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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 […]

Barna book argues worldview gap explains why many Christians think like the culture

Originally published in Christian Daily International A new book from Christian researcher George Barna argues that the reason many people who call themselves Christians think and live indistinguishably from the broader culture comes down to a missing foundation — not a lack of sincerity, but the absence of a coherent […]

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, […]

South Africans invited to get “Rooted in Love” during SA Marriage Week

In a world where relationships are increasingly tested by busyness, financial pressures, technology, and everyday stress, SA Marriage Week 2026 is calling couples across the country to do something countercultural — to put down deeper roots. Running from September 1 to 7 SA Marriage Week, an annual initiative championed by Focus on the Family Africa, […]