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  What can Harry Potter teach Christian preachers?

  Peter Crumpler | Mon 27 Sep 2021 7:05 BST

  Just eight miles separate two very different places of pilgrimage in Hertfordshire, north of London, where I serve as a Christian priest. One is St Albans Abbey. The other is the Harry Potter studios, where the eight blockbuster films were made. Both declare the power of 'the story' – but which, I wonder, resonates more with our 21st century culture?

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  There is much to appreciate in Melanie Phillips' first novel, The Legacy

  Irene Lancaster | Mon 20 Sep 2021 11:25 BST

  Yes, this first novel by great journalist, Melanie Phillips, who always tells it how it is, manages the impossible.

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  Disney's 'Muppet Babies' TV show features cross-dressing Gonzo

  Jennifer Lee | Thu 5 Aug 2021 9:41 BST

  Disney Junior has been accused of "pushing the trans agenda" after an episode of its popular children's TV show, "Muppet Babies", showed Gonzo wearing a dress to a ball.

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  Consumers boycott Converse over new edition featuring pentagram

  Jennifer Lee | Mon 2 Aug 2021 14:15 BST

  The new edition of the Chuck 70 ankle boot is designed by Rick Owens.

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  Kanye West previews new music at Las Vegas church

  Jennifer Lee | Mon 26 Jul 2021 14:35 BST

  Kanye West chose a Las Vegas church to preview his latest album, Donda.

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  Jon Voight: 'I have fear of the Lord, God is everything, He is love'

  Nate Flannagan | Sat 17 Jul 2021 23:59 BST

  Hollywood actor, Jon Voight, has said that he strives to be "righteous" and has a "fear of the Lord".

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  Call for prayer after Casting Crowns drummer has leg amputated

  Jennifer Lee | Thu 8 Jul 2021 13:34 BST

  The church of Casting Crowns drummer Andy Williams is asking people to pray after he had to have one of his legs amputated following a serious motorcycle accident.

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  Justin Bieber joins worship artists for Christian concert

  Jennifer Lee | Sat 3 Jul 2021 12:36 BST

  Justin Bieber, Kari Jobe, Chandler Moore, Tori Kelly and Jaden Smith are all appearing at the Freedom Experience.

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  Matthew West apologises for 'Modest is Hottest' parody video

  Jennifer Lee | Wed 30 Jun 2021 10:56 BST

  Matthew West has apologised for a parody video telling his two young daughters to dress modestly.

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  Casting Crowns asks for prayer after drummer's motorcycle accident

  Jennifer Lee | Wed 30 Jun 2021 10:44 BST

  Casting Crowns is asking fans to pray for its drummer after he was badly injured in a motorcycle accident at the weekend.

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  Maverick City's Chandler Moore apologises over 'sexual act' wedding photo

  Jennifer Lee | Mon 21 Jun 2021 9:58 BST

  Worship leader Chandler Moore has apologised over a photo from his wedding that critics compared to a sexual act.

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  Justin Bieber's wife Hailey says their happy marriage is down to their shared Christian faith

  Jennifer Lee | Sat 12 Jun 2021 10:29 BST

  She also admitted it had been "really difficult" to be committed to both her Christian faith and her work as a model "without it looking like I'm compromising everything."