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                                Pepperdine University sues Netflix over alleged trademark misuse in ‘Running Point’Pepperdine University has filed a lawsuit against Netflix and Warner Bros. Entertainment, alleging that the upcoming comedy series Running Point unlawfully uses the school’s branding, team name, and colors. The university claims the show’s depiction of a fictional basketball team called the "Waves" is too similar to its own, creating confusion and potential reputational harm.  
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                                From shepherd to king: Prime Video’s House of David reimagines a timeless taleAmazon Prime Video is set to bring the epic biblical story of King David to screens worldwide with its new series, House of David. The series promises a cinematic retelling of the life and reign of Israel’s most famous king, blending historical drama with faith-based storytelling to captivate both religious audiences and history enthusiasts.  
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                                New CCK President takes office, announces May forum opposing WEA conferenceRev. Kyung-hwan Ko, the newly inaugurated president of the Christian Council of Korea (CCK), has announced plans to hold a forum in May to publicly criticize the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) and its upcoming global conference in South Korea.  
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                                ‘The Chosen’ strikes exclusive streaming deal with Prime Video, season 5 premieres theatrically firstIn a major move for faith-based television, The Chosen, the critically acclaimed series depicting the life of Jesus, is set to premiere its highly anticipated fifth season in theaters before streaming exclusively on Amazon’s Prime Video. This new partnership with Amazon MGM Studios marks a significant shift for the series, expanding its global reach and bringing it to millions of new viewers.  
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                                ESV Bible makes major update: Controversial verse in Genesis rewordedIn its first major textual revision in nearly a decade, the English Standard Version (ESV) Bible is set to undergo updates to 36 passages across 42 verses.  
-  Reflections on attending the 2025 International Gospel ConferenceOver the past few days, I had the privilege of traveling to Jakarta for the 2025 International Gospel Conference organized by Stephen Tong Evangelistic Ministries International (STEMI).  
-  [Exclusive] Watoto Asia director Rev. Sunny Cheng: bringing life-changing education from Africa!Watoto—an international Christian child-care ministry—held “Emily: A Life Story” in Hong Kong to promote “Keep a Girl in School” poverty-relief campaign. Following it, Rev. Sunny Cheng, the Asia Regional Director of Watoto, shared about his remarkable journey in ministry with Gospel Herald. ![[Exclusive] Watoto Asia director Rev. Sunny Cheng: bringing life-changing education from Africa!](https://www.gospelherald.com/media/cache/thumbnail/7/23/72332sp_80w_80h_1x_1y.jpg) 
-  Rick Warren challenges pastors at WEA assembly: preach, teach, and heal like JesusOn the opening night of the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) General Assembly, Rick Warren issued a heartfelt challenge to church leaders around the world: “Don’t just preach the message of Jesus; learn His model—share the gospel with the poor, the sick, and the broken as He did; pray as He prayed; and build the church as He built it.”  
-  Silicon Valley’s River of Life Christian Church to hold 2025 missions conference: “united in mission, unlimited possibilities”River of Life Christian Church (ROLCC), the largest Chinese church in the United States located in Silicon Valley, will host its 2025 Missions Conference from October 17–19 under the theme “United in Mission, Unlimited Possibilities.”  
-  Corey Jackson Urges on Capitol Hill: Care for the Hearts and Souls of the Chinese PeopleWestern society often views China primarily through the lenses of geopolitics and economics, but as a pastor and evangelical Presbyterian, Rev. Corey Jackson is most concerned with the hearts, minds, and souls of people—not only in the United States, but also in China. 