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  Seven good Christmas films you've probably never watched before

  Heather Tomlinson | Sun 22 Dec 2024 14:26 GMT

  If you fancy a change, here are seven seasonal movies that are less well-known, yet full of Christmas spirit.

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  The meaning and story of some of our most beautiful and historic Christmas carols

  Heather Tomlinson | Thu 19 Dec 2024 6:08 GMT

  The Yuletide carol has a tumultuous history, surviving many ups and downs over the centuries to bring us cheer in the cold winter months.

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  'The Chosen' creator Dallas Jenkins responds to critics of 'unbiblical' scene with Judas

  Katelyn Webb | Wed 18 Dec 2024 10:03 GMT

  "The Chosen" creator Dallas Jenkins has defended the portrayal of an interaction between Jesus and Judas Iscariot as biblically grounded after pastors and Christian critics criticized the scene as "unbiblical."

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  Sorry, bishop, the TV challenge is bigger than that ...

  Peter Crumpler | Mon 16 Dec 2024 9:36 GMT

  One of the Church of England's most senior bishops has lamented that families will not be watching TV together this Christmas.

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  'Duck Dynasty' star Phil Robertson diagnosed with Alzheimer's

  Leah MarieAnn Klett | Wed 11 Dec 2024 12:02 GMT

  "Duck Dynasty" star Phil Robertson is in the "early stages" of Alzheimer's and battling another blood-related disease that is "causing problems with his entire body," his family has revealed, sparking an outpouring of support on social media.

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  Who was Good King Wenceslas?

  Neil Rees | Thu 5 Dec 2024 15:35 GMT

  Every Christmas, carol singers sing the song of Good King Wenceslas. But who was he? This is the story ...

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  Popular culture is pointing to Jesus, and it's time to talk about it

  Simon Lennox | Thu 5 Dec 2024 10:40 GMT

  Although not all cultural references to Christianity are positive – and many are negative in the extreme – all are invitations to talk.

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  Filmmaker Todd Komarnicki on what fuelled Dietrich Bonhoeffer to be a 'pastor, spy and assassin'

  Chris Carpenter | Tue 26 Nov 2024 8:45 GMT

  "Bonhoeffer is unlike who we are today," says filmmaker Todd Komarnicki.

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  Chris Pratt bringing real-life heroes to the screen in military chaplain movie

  David Goodwin | Fri 15 Nov 2024 8:24 GMT

  Hollywood A-lister Chris Pratt is throwing his support behind a new movie that tells the story of the often-unsung heroes of the military - combat chaplains.

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  Netflix releases trailer for biblical epic 'Mary': 'An origin story of Christianity

  Leah MarieAnn Klett | Thu 14 Nov 2024 8:11 GMT

  This Christmas season, Netflix is set to bring a retelling of the Nativity story to audiences around the world, offering a fresh perspective on an ancient narrative in the forthcoming film "Mary."

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  Honouring the songs of my childhood

  Anita Laryea | Sat 2 Nov 2024 6:31 GMT

  Christian Today speaks to gospel artist Michelle John to hear about what gospel music means to her, her experience in the music industry, and how she is trusting God with her journey.

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  Bear Grylls partners with The Chosen producers on new faith-based TV show

  Leah MarieAnn Klett | Fri 27 Sep 2024 12:08 BST

  For Bear Grylls, faith isn't "just a Sunday thing" — it's a connection to God woven into the fabric of every rugged climb, jungle expedition and quiet moment of doubt.