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Bringing Hope for Mental Health and the Church
Today marks the day of the nation's first religiously backed conference to address mental health issues, as expert leaders in the fields of faith, health and psychology are joining together at Saddleback Church on March 28th at The Gathering on Mental Health and the Church. This important historic event is collaboratively hosted by Saddleback Church, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange, and the National Alliance on Mental Illness-Orange County (NAMI-OC).
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Can the Church Help with Mental Illness?
This past weekend was a tragic one for my home church. I was deeply saddened by the sad and tragic news of Pastor Rick Warren’s son Matthew dying by suicide after a life-long battle with mental illness and depression. According to one report published in the Christianity Today blog, Kay Warren, Pastor Rick’s wife and Matthew’s Mom, mentioned that “... our youngest child struggles with bipolar disease...”
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Greg Laurie: Disney’s ‘Snow White’ Remake Abandons Original Themes of Love and Redemption
Pastor Greg Laurie, founder of the renowned Harvest Christian Fellowship, recently criticized Disney’s live-action remake of Snow White, saying it strays far from the gospel-inspired message of love and redemption found in the original.
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‘The Chosen’ Season 5: The darkest season yet—What to know before watching
The wait is over—The Chosen is back with its fifth season, and this time, things are getting intense. The new episodes dive straight into the final days of Jesus’ life, covering some of the most emotional and dramatic moments in the Bible. If you’ve been following the series, you already know that The Chosen isn’t just about retelling familiar stories—it’s about bringing them to life in a way that feels real.
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Netflix under scrutiny after bible verse disappears from ‘The Passion of the Christ’
Netflix has come under fire from Christian audiences after viewers noticed that a significant Bible verse—Isaiah 53:5—appears to be missing from the opening scene of The Passion of the Christ on the platform.
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'The King of Kings', its box office success — and what critics are saying
The King of Kings, the latest animated depiction of the life of Jesus Christ, is receiving strong reviews from major critics for its creative framing and compelling voice acting.
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"Is Jonathan Roumie replacing Jesus in our minds?" — The Chosen sparks deep debate at apologetics Canada
At the packed Apologetics Canada Conference, a lively—and slightly spicy—conversation unfolded that had everyone leaning in: Is The Chosen helping people meet Jesus, or is it just good Christian fanfiction that’s messing with our imagination?
