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In one of the most stunning upsets in recent NCAA wrestling history, Oklahoma State’s Wyatt Hendrickson defeated Olympic gold medalist Gable Steveson in the 285-pound title match Saturday night—and gave all the glory to Jesus Christ. The dramatic victory unfolded in front of former President Donald Trump at the NCAA Wrestling Championships. Hendrickson, a U.S.…

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Blake Shelton has released a single of his song “Let Him in Anyway,” which is included on his new album For Recreational Use Only. The song frames itself as a prayer for a friend who has recently passed. “Hey, God/ I know you know what I’m about to pray, God /I just had to suck…

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Lola Sheen, the daughter of actors Denise Richards and Charlie Sheen, has been opening up about how God has impacted her life. In January, Sheen shared images of her baptism on her Instagram. “When I was in my deepest depression, there was a moment where I realized I hit rock bottom,” wrote Sheen. “I felt…

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Israeli-born actress Gal Gadot is speaking out about the criticism she received after publicly voicing her support for Israel following the October 7 attacks in 2023. Speaking to Variety in anticipation of receiving her own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Gadot, who is also Jewish, addressed the controversy her remarks in support of…

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Denzel Washington recently attended a team meeting for the University of Colorado Boulder football team where he spoke about his faith. “In all that I say, may the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in God’s sight,” Washington began. He stated that his faith had undergone a number of…

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Indiana Hoosiers basketball player Anthony Leal isn’t just playing for wins—he’s playing to glorify Jesus Christ. The standout athlete recently opened up about his faith journey, emphasizing that his time on the court is about more than personal achievement; it’s about living out his purpose in Christ. In an interview with Sports Spectrum, Leal shared…

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Actor Jonathan Roumie, best known for portraying Jesus in The Chosen, introduced the hit faith-based series to a national audience on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon this week, sharing a preview of the upcoming fifth season and reflecting on his remarkable journey. Roumie, who once interned at Rockefeller Center for Saturday Night Live, returned…

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Wheel of Fortune co-host Vanna White recently marked a heartfelt milestone—getting her first-ever tattoo, and she had the perfect artist for the job: her daughter, Gigi Santo Pietro. White shared the special moment on Instagram, posting a video of Gigi personally inking a delicate pink heart on her wrist. The duo visited Lincoln Tattoo Company…

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Kevin Bacon will never escape Footloose—even if he tries. The 66-year-old actor recently opened up at the South by Southwest Film Festival in Austin, Texas, about how the 1984 film that launched him into stardom still follows him to this day. While fans continue to celebrate the movie and its infectious theme song, Bacon admits…

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Los Angeles Lakers center Trey Jemison recently took to Instagram to share an inspiring message about faith, perseverance, and the power of staying rooted in God. His heartfelt words served as a reminder that the enemy often attacks in the early stages, but God has greater blessings in store for those who remain steadfast. Jemison…

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