Pew: 98 percent of U.S. adults live within broadcast range of religious radio
WASHINGTON (BP) -- Nearly every U.S. adult can access religious radio broadcasts from home, Pew Research Center said March 26, and almost half tune in, mostly for music.
Facebook, Instagram parent company ordered to pay $375 million for endangering children
SANTA FE, New Mexico (BP) – Meta knowingly misled consumers about the safety of its online platforms and therefore endangered children, a jury decision rendered on March 24. Therefore, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram will pay $375 million in civil penalties, the maximum amount of $5,000 per violation.
‘The First Hymn’ with Chris Tomlin, Ben Fielding in theaters March 24, 26
DENVER (BP) – “The First Hymn,” showcasing Chris Tomlin’s and Ben Fielding’s contemporary rendering of the oldest known Christian hymn enjoys a wide release in U.S. theaters March 24 and 26.
Steven Curtis and Mary Beth Chapman ‘Still Here’ despite marriage struggles
NASHVILLE (BP) – When Steven Curtis and Mary Beth Chapman got married 40-plus years ago, they knew they were opposites in many ways. After all, that was what had attracted them to each other in the first place. “You fall in love with something you are not,” Mary Beth says.
Animated short film delivers the Gospel, receives Oscar nomination
LOS ANGELES (BP) – A 13-minute story heavy with Gospel imagery of grace, sacrifice and rebirth made it to the short list of nominees for Best Animated Short Film at the 98th Academy Awards on March 15.
CBU teams in the Tournament, prepare for hoops blue bloods
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (BP) – It belies an old stereotype, but California Baptist University couldn’t be happier about sending students to a Big Dance.
Spurgeon men’s basketball senior named National Player of the Year
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Spurgeon College men’s basketball senior guard/forward Joseph Allen has been named both National Player of the Year and Regional Player of the Year by the National Christian College Athletic Association.
Evangelism gets an Upward boost through sports, say pastors
IDABEL, Okla. (BP) – The break Trinity Baptist Church took from its Upward Sports program in 2018 was supposed to be brief, an opportunity to reset a ministry that had become very popular in its community.
North Carolina teen ready to help Americans to third Olympic hockey gold this year
MILAN, Italy (BP) – A U.S. Olympic triple crown in hockey is very much in play over the coming weeks.
American Ninja Warrior contestant helps kids with ‘Overcoming Obstacles’
GRANDVIEW, Texas – As a four-time contestant on the reality TV show “American Ninja Warrior,” youth speaker Jared Greer uses obstacle course challenges to encourage and inspire students to overcome life’s obstacles by placing their faith in Christ.
