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Against The Flow: 45 Years Of Southwest Believers Convention In a time when religious conferences are fading or ending, the Southwest Believers' Convention marks its 45th consecutive year for Christians

Christian arena conferences were everywhere until COVID-19. Yet, Kenneth Copeland Ministries #SWBC2025 is in its 45th year!

How do they maintain the standard for all the current crusades? They are, and it's awesome. Next on @patheos.com and #CloseToHome

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Dr. Phil Sues TBN While Merit Street Media Files Bankruptcy You get a network, and you get a network! Only when Dr. Phil left the warm shadow of Oprah for the golden gates of TBN, he thought he heard the "Hallelujah Chorus." Not so much.

#ICYMI: Trinity Broadcasting Network and Dr. Phil are busy arm-wrestling over the failed Merit Street Media venture. Too bad over 100 people were caught jobless during this holier-than-thou spat.

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The Biblist: The 5 Most Alarming Christian Challenges Now What are the five main obstacles that get in the way of a global revival and Christian challenges that prevent holy renewal around the world?

If you’re praying for America tonight on #July4, here are probably the 5️⃣ most substantial things to consider for the Church on #Patheos and #CloseToHome 🙏🇺🇸🎆

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Mister Terrific uncovers a forgotten element in DC Comics: Nanotechnology During one of the many press junkets of the cast of Superman has been doing worldwide to deliver the hype train at any media station, Edi

When #EdiGathegi made headlines discussing nanotechnology, many #DCComics casuals thought @jamesgunn.bsky.social was borrowing from #Marvel.

NOT AT ALL, as we show in the latest @bamsmackpow.bsky.social article about that, #MisterTerrific and #Superman.

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And Jesus is saying...

Study: Church Membership Is A Little Of This, Little Of That "Behold, I stand at the door and knock," but what if our church membership belongs to more than one church? Which door do we open then?

We appreciate variety in life, but sometimes it's nice to stick to one thing, such as marriage, a career, or church membership. Right?

Perhaps your pastor should read this from @patheos.com + #CloseToHome. Because the Church sure isn't listening.

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Clergy on Psychedelics: Study Finds Deep Spiritual Impact Christian News From Around the Globe

Some preachers use "Get Addicted to Jesus" as a rallying cry for today's #Christians. Yet, this study from #NYU + @johnshopkinssph.bsky.social smacks that sentiment in the face. Hard!

"Getting strung out on the Savior" is more like it. #SMH
CC: #Beliefnet

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Trump v. Musk: The Big, Beautiful Breakup and Political War of Many Words Continue Top Religious News From Around the World

Sigh. Mom and Dad are at it again. Well, Dad and Dad-der, I guess.

The latest on #Beliefnet news + me.

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The Trump Meme Machine Uses a Racist Frog, the Blues Brothers, a Conspiracy Group and God Top Religious News From Around the World

When you write #news, some things come in the "You can't make this stuff up" category. This is one of them.

What do the #WhiteHouse, a racist frog, a conspiracy group, and #TheBluesBrothers have in common? THIS from #Beliefnet. #LoveMyJob

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Dunesday is coming: The risks and rewards of Avengers' clash with Dune 3 Thanks to a strategy move from Marvel Studios, Avengers: Doomsday will be released on the same date as Dune: Messiah. Introducing

#DUNESDAY is coming! If you're a nerd of any order, that is cause to celebrate. It's the latest edition of "Barbenheimer" slated to collide in theaters on Dec. 18, 2026.

My latest on @bamsmackpow.bsky.social. #FilmSky #Dune3 #Doomsday

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Christian Nationalism Is Neither Christian Nor Nationalistic Two of the worst words in the Church today is "Christian Nationalism." Neither are Christian or from this nation. Both should be understood!

To whom it may concern, #ChristianNationalism is neither #Christian nor nationalistic! And I'm a studied Christian saying that! Let's get right, people...before we get left.

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Embattled Gateway Church Opens To A New Senior Pastor Following a tumultous year of negative headlines about its former pastor, Gateway Church finally has good news about its future.

Finally, some good news for #GatewayChurch, as they have ended their year-long search for a senior pastor and just about checked every box doing it

(along with some strategic talking points...we see you, Gateway).

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Faith & Politics 2025–2026: How Belief Shapes The Ballot How Belief Shapes the Ballot is an ongoing editorial series from Patheos that brings together diverse religious voices to explore how belief shapes civic life. Through articles, podcasts, videos, and ...

Interested in politics through the Faith Lens? @ Patheos, we have writers from many faiths offering their views of the current political climate and issues of today. Tired of the spin? See what our faith leaders have to say. Bookmark this section & check back often. www.patheos.com/politics-top...

Vice President J.D. Vance Jokes About Kicking Out Tourists During 2026 World Cup Beliefnet Entertainment blog, TV blog, Movie blog, Religion in entertainment blog

I was talking about #WorldCup2026 yesterday with a client, and it got me thinking about a story I wrote. It's about a joke that's nowhere near funny.

VP Vance, you're center stage. Take it away (literally, would you please)

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Paige Buckers is a White Dallas Wing and a Proud Black Advocate Beliefnet Entertainment blog, TV blog, Movie blog, Religion in entertainment blog

She may not be a hometown hero, but @paigebueckers.bsky.social is a glorious member of the @dallaswings.bsky.social and I got to write about her for #Beliefnet. We see you, girl! #BuildThatBridge

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The Biblist: 10 Surprises About The Bible You May Not Know Depending on how much the Bible is a part of personal studies, surprises in the Bible abound. And then, there are a few other things that may have not been taught in Church at all.

One book. 40 authors. 66 chapters. 1,500 years to write. And yet, we are still discovering little surprises about the #Bible. Here are 10 things you may not know about the Good Book.

The latest on @patheos.com and #CloseToHome may just enlighten your Sunday.

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Thank you, Jim! 🙏

Create from your heart, not the analytics Genuine content keeps the reader enthralled

“You may inadvertently offend someone if you take a controversial stand and constantly beat the drum.”
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Exploring The Rich Papal History Of "Pope Leo" There have been 13 men named Pope Leo before Robert Francis Prevost became Pope Leo XIV. Why did he choose that name? Learn about all the Pope Leos in history.

"Habemus Papam! We have a new Pontiff, and his name is Pope Leo! Well, his God-given name is Robert Francis Prevost of Chicago, Illinois. 💨

Spend enough time on the Web, and you’re bound to run into a note about who Cardinal Prevost is, his heart, his views..."✝️

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HABEMUS PAPUM!

And the first time EVER for a Cardinal to be a @cubsbot.bsky.social fan! Thank you, Jesus.

#PopeLeoXIV #CardinalRobertPrevost

'Christ On The Water' Has Sean Duffy Drowning In Hate Mail So many issues divide this country and make us unsafe, but people want to complain about Sec. Sean Duffy's choice in oil paintings. Nice.

It seems @secduffy.bsky.social is in hot water for...interior decorating choices. Can we please raise the bar to our political banter, folks?! No wonder we can't get stuff done.

The latest on @patheos.com and #CloseToHome.
#ChristOnTheWater CC: @usdot.bsky.social

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To all my nerds, geeks, dweebs, and dorks out there, this is OUR day! #StarWars #MayThe4th

'Free Comic Book Day 2025' is reading like a huge nerd literature day The first Saturday in May is Free Comic Book Day worldwide, a day more nerds should support. The labels offering free comics have some originals worth getting.

TODAY is #FreeComicBookDay! For @bamsmackpow.bsky.social , I went through the nerd cornucopia available at your local library. Don’t miss out! #SupportLocalComicBookStores

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'Free Comic Book Day 2025' is reading like a huge nerd literature day The first Saturday in May is Free Comic Book Day worldwide, a day more nerds should support. The labels offering free comics have some originals worth getting.

TODAY is #FreeComicBookDay! For @bamsmackpow.bsky.social , I went through the nerd cornucopia available at your local library. Don’t miss out! #SupportLocalComicBookStores

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Talking to him must have been a Top 10 moment. Great article, B.

10 Forgotten Law & Order Characters That Need to Return Law & Order has created some fantastic characters, but 10 of them should make a return visit because superb story angles could be explored.

Where are my #LawAndOrder fans at? Imagine if you could bring any former L&O character back from any franchise. Who would it be?

I was honored to answer that question for #CBR and put my best Dick Wolf hat on.

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The Biblist: 10 Surprises About The Bible You May Know Depending on how much the Bible is a part of personal studies, surprises in the Bible abound. And then, there are a few other things that may have not been taught in Church at all.

"Many Bible fans, readers, teachers, and theologians can recall some of the common trivia questions found in the Bible’s over 720,000 words. They have been heard in VBS or from the pulpit in church, at home, or among friends. These..."✅

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Despite Egg Shortage, the Easter Bunny Drops 30,000 Eggs at White House Top Religious News From Around the World

The #Easter event and its motives are lovely. Yet, sometimes, you need to read the room. It's #PR 101, White House #communications team.

(This is not a political statement; it's a perceptionally challenged one.)

News via #Beliefnet (+ me)

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Bluesky is collegial and interesting, the way Twitter used to be. Bonus: most people can spell.

What is a Papal Conclave? A papal conclave is a meeting of the College of Cardinals whose responsibility it is to elect a new pope.

"Sede Vacante. Vere, Franciscus mortus est."

#PopeFrancis has gone home to be with the Lord, leaving millions of Catholics wondering what God will do for them next. For #Beliefnet, we wrote what a Papal Conclave means and why each step has a purpose.

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