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American missionary details brutal six years in captivity: ‘I lost my religion, but gained my faith’

Originally published in The Christian Post For six and a half years, Jeff Woodke, a missionary worker with Youth with a Mission Relief and Development, slept outside in the West African desert, often with chains around his ankles. There was no room, no bed and, for much of that time, almost no […]

Mel Gibson says ‘Resurrection’ will explore ‘different realms’ including ‘Hell of the just,’ Genesis 1 ‘firmament’

Originally published in The Christian Post With his 2004 box office hit The Passion of the Christ returning to theatres this month, Mel Gibson says the long-awaited follow-up will be a broader exploration of the world surrounding the biblical account of Jesus’ resurrection. The Passion of the Christ will return […]

Book preview: ‘The Name She Carries: What it Means to Give and Carry a Name in Marriage’

South African author and composer Luthando Mbengo has published The Name She Carries: What It Means to Give and Carry a Name in the Covenant of Marriage, a new Christian book challenging contemporary understandings of identity and womanhood within the marital covenant. Released as Women’s Month draws to a close, […]

Cory Asbury apologises for shirtless photo with Forrest Frank after modesty backlash

Originally published in Church Leaders Dove Award-winning Christian artist Cory Asbury publicly apologised for posting a post-workout shirtless photo of Forrest Frank, himself, and a third man on social media that some fans considered inappropriate. Asbury, who recently finished up “The Jesus Generation” tour with Frank and Tori Kelly, posted a video on social media explaining why he […]

New documentary series brings Ukraine war’s faith stories to global audience

Originally published in Christian Daily A five-part documentary series profiling pastors, veterans, and families on Ukraine’s front lines will begin streaming this month, offering what its producers call a long-overdue account of faith under Russian military occupation. Faith in War, produced by FourthSign Productions, premiered on the A Faith Under […]

From burnout to hope — Dean publishes four books with strong community support

For Gqeberha writer and former minister Dean Cothill, writing four books was never simply about becoming an author. It was about making sense of a deeply personal journey through ministry, burnout, healing, and rediscovering hope. After recently launching a BackaBuddy campaign to fund the first print run of his books, […]