Tag: Entertainment & Pop Culture

WILMINGTON, N.C. (RNS)  The bios of the musicians who make up the band Micah’s Rule read like many Christian artists.

Grew up singing in the church. Preacher’s son.

The third season of the megahit PBS series “Downton Abbey” wraps up on Sunday (Feb. 17), capping another must-see run of ruin and redemption at Lord Grantham’s stately English manor. Yet some are still left puzzled over the absence of what should be a leading Upstairs player in this colorful cast: God.

Over the last century or so, we’ve enjoyed the greatest times of prosperity the world has ever seen. Yeah, there’ve been some recessions and some wars, and there’s certainly a lot more we can do, but overall we’re way out over the goalposts.

ATLANTA (RNS) Christian recording artist TobyMac’s blend of rap, hip-hop, rock and soul raced up the charts last year and shattered many stereotypes along the way.

Chelsey Heidenreich may only be 18 years old, but her indie folk style portrays depth and maturity beyond her years.  I always appreciate a combination of upbeat rhythm and lyrical depth, and Heidenreich creates that charm.

Positive Life Radio has announced popular Christian bands will soon be performing in Spokane.

Mark Schultz will be at Life Center Foursquare Church as part of the Awesome God Tour at 7 p.m. on Feb. 21.

In the HBO version of George R.R. Martin’s Game of Thrones, Arya is a sweet young princess of the House of Stark. But soon after the scene depicted above, her father dies at the hands of a rival house. Arya is forced to run from the queen. She cuts her hair, pretends to be a boy, and changes her name to Arry, taking up with a band of ruffians.