Russ Taff’s versatility is on full display with his first new album in more than seven years.
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This book stands out as a fresh approach for people who struggle with the impact of broken sexuality and pornography addiction.
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The Hip Hop Nutcracker is more than a beautiful performance. It is a cultural tribute to a music and dance style that has often been dismissed or overlooked.
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Barbara Kingsolver’s new novel explores the human need to find shelter: to be loved and cared for, and to find meaning and a place in community.
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Shad’s latest album explores our culture of fear and the illusions it creates.
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Powerful acting rescues a feel-good film that garners a few too many laughs from the racism it attempts to decry.
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A winsome tale of a boy who misses his grandfather and meets him again in his imagination.
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We always love hearing from our readers! Patricia Ramsden sent in this review of a new Christmas picture book.
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Emma Thompson gives an excellent performance as Fiona Maye, a family court judge dealing with unexpected consequences from visiting the child at issue in a case over which she presides.
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In this emotionally charged juvenile novel, young readers will encounter the life-changing repercussions of bullying.
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British worship leader Martin Smith recorded these 13 live tracks in 11 countries.
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This 90-day collection of devotions, curated from the late Eugene Peterson’s library of sermons, focuses on God’s work and character as revealed in the Old Testament.
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Mineo’s latest album explores common human experiences—particularly feelings of loneliness, shame, and doubt—that many can relate to.
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Tim Tebow’s new book is filled with heartwarming, encouraging stories of people who overcome adversity.
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The backstory of this picture book, along with the rustic yet exquisite artwork, will give readers a deeper appreciation of the Christmas story.
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Writer and director Chloe Zhao has created an authentic film, from the grittiness of harsh words to the enduring love and support of family and friends.
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Medicine, war, and romance come together in a multi-layered novel that explores the shifting borders of countries, the shifting alliances of war, and the shifting understanding of self.
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A Banner reader recommends Elevation Worship’s newest album, a musical offering of honest and raw praise.
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As the wind howls and snow blankets the world, all is well in the barn.
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This movie, adapted from Angie Thomas’s bestselling young adult novel, gives a rare glimpse into the complexity of feeling pride for living in a misunderstood neighborhood.
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Carrie Underwood’s voice continues to be one of the best in country music.
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Author Nicole Baart’s latest is an engrossing read about a recently widowed adoptive mother who must unravel the mystery of her late husband’s death to save her family.
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In this deftly crafted YA novel, two teens become friends in a Nazi concentration camp where they hope their sewing skills will keep them alive.
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First Man is filled with strong performances, talented direction, and beautiful cinematography.