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Ohio Judge Convicts Former Church Figure on 27 Felony Counts
A Knox County, Ohio, judge found Tom Keesee guilty on 27 felony counts, including rape and sexual conduct with a minor. Calls are growing for leaders of Faith Life Church to step down.
Russell Brand Sentenced to 10.5 Years for Rape and Sexual Assault
A London judge sentenced comedian Russell Brand, who describes himself as a born-again Christian, to 10 years and six months in prison. He was convicted of raping one woman and sexually assaulting three others.
Critic Says Andrew Farley's Book on Jesus' Hard Teachings Is Poorly Written
A Christianity Today review says Andrew Farley's The Impossible Teachings of Jesus has orthodox theology but a repetitive, marketing-style voice. The critic says the style hurts the book's message.
Review Says New Bible-Based Novel Falls Short of Its Subject
Christianity Today critic Kristen Gunn says The Battle for Heaven and Earth, by Mark Yarbrough and Jerry Jenkins, fails to match its grand theme. She calls on Christian writers to aim higher in their craft.
Survey Asks Where US Teens Turn When They Doubt Their Faith
A 2025 survey of nearly 3,000 US teenagers, run with the Fuller Youth Institute, examines how Generation Alpha handles doubt and relationships. Political scientist Ryan Burge reports on the data.
MinistryWatch Editor Lists Recent Christian Books Worth Reading
MinistryWatch president Warren Smith has released his quarterly list of books. Titles cover fiction, myth, confrontation in the church and hospitality at the table.
New Film 'Jimmy' Tells Jimmy Stewart's Wartime Faith Story
A new biopic called Jimmy traces the Hollywood star's years as a World War II bomber pilot and the prayers that shaped his later life. Its director says the film honors Stewart without idolizing him.
Church Insurance Costs Climb, but GuideStone Says Relief Is Near
Premiums for churches have risen sharply over five years, forcing some congregations into hard choices. Southern Baptist agency GuideStone says a new model letting churches shop across many carriers should lower costs.
Ten Years After Leonard Cohen's Death, His Spiritual Searching Lives On
A religion scholar says Leonard Cohen's songs and poems, drawing on Jewish prayer and the Psalms, remain a lasting record of his wrestling with God. Tribute events are being held a decade after his 2016 death.