Mel Gibson Begins Filming “The Resurrection of the Christ” with New Jesus Actor

Mel Gibson Begins Filming “The Resurrection of the Christ” with New Jesus Actor

Filming is officially underway for Mel Gibson’s sequel to “The Passion of the Christ,” titled “The Resurrection of the Christ.” Finnish actor Jaakko Ohtonen has taken over the role of Jesus, succeeding Jim Caviezel, who portrayed Christ in the 2004 original.
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    Jessica Sanchez, who is nine months pregnant with her first child, is preparing for the final round of “America’s Got Talent” while reflecting on how her faith is guiding her through the intense pressure. “My identity is in Christ, and that’s what has kept me steady through all of this,” she shared with The Christian Post. “No matter the outcome, I remind myself this is His will, not mine. That’s the only way I’ve been able to do this.”
  • ‘House of David’ Season 2 to Premiere on October 5; Wonder Project Launches on Prime Video
    Amazon’s Prime Video has unveiled first-look images for season two of “House of David” and announced that the new season will premiere on October 5. The biblical drama, developed by Jon Erwin and Jon Gunn, will initially release its first two episodes exclusively on Wonder Project before becoming available to all Prime Video subscribers at a later date.

Kirk Cameron Criticizes Taylor Swift for ‘Mocking God’ and ‘Celebrating Sin’ in Music

Kirk Cameron expressed concern over Taylor Swift’s cultural impact, warning that her music “mocks God, normalizes sin” and “glorifies lust and rebellion.” He shared his thoughts on her influence, stating, “What do you get when a billionaire pop star releases an album with provocative artwork, lyrics that mock God, glorify rebellion and celebrate explicit sin? You get the most powerful sermon that America’s youth will hear this year.”
  • ‘God’s Got My Back’: Forrest Frank Testifies to Miraculous Recovery from Broken Back
    Only two weeks after sustaining a back injury in a skateboarding accident, Christian music artist Forrest Frank shares that God has miraculously healed him. Frank who gained fame with his No. 1 Billboard Top Christian Albums debut “Child of God” and popular single “Good Day,” shared an update with his TikTok followers on Saturday.
  • AI Bible Video Clips Are Capturing Generation MZ's Attention
    AI Bible and TikTok accounts are currently going viral with shareable, lifelike clips of biblical stories, captivating viewers of the MZ generation. Here are four must-see clips currently making waves, as highlighted by The Christian Post. One of these is a TikTok video from @theaibibleofficial titled “What if Peter had an iPhone?” which is a 29-second AI-generated clip imagining the Apostle Peter as a modern-day social media influencer.
  • Legendary Wrestler Hulk Hogan Dies at 71 Following Cardiac Arrest
    Terry Bollea, the legendary professional wrestler widely known by 'Hulk Hogan', has died at the age of 71 following a reported cardiac arrest. The news broke after medics responded early Thursday morning to his home in Clearwater, Florida, where they found Hogan suffering from a cardiac arrest. He was pronounced dead by the time he reached the hospital.
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  • ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Christian Songwriter Warns Against the Sin of Idol Worship

    The songwriter behind several songs featured in the popular new animated Netflix film "KPop Demon Hunters" issued a warning about the sin of idol worship while discussing the meaning behind one of the film’s songs. Since its release on June 20, "KPop Demon Hunters" has achieved widespread popularity, becoming the No. 1 movie on Netflix's Top 10 in the United States for several days last week and currently holding the No. 2 spot, according to Flix Patrol data.

  • Christian Singer Tori Kelly Shares Joyful News of Pregnancy: ‘A Gift from God’

    Christian and Grammy-winning singer Tori Kelly has announced she is expecting her first child, describing the pregnancy as “a gift from God,” with her husband André Murillo. Kelly who is currently on tour in Europe with Ed Sheeran, shared her joyful news with People magazine, saying, “This year has already been full of highs — getting to perform in stadiums all summer, writing the most personal songs of my career and now getting to start a family with my amazing husband.”

  • Christian Pop on the Rise: Shifting Culture Brings Faith and Values to Mainstream Music

    Recent reports indicate a noticeable rise in Christian and “traditional” pop songs on U.S. music charts, a trend some analysts attribute to a broader cultural shift toward conservative values in entertainment. Alex Warren’s “Ordinary” currently holds the No. 1 spot in the country and has spent 20 consecutive weeks on the Billboard Hot 100. Warren, who openly practices Catholicism, also recently released the worship song “Bloodline” alongside Jelly Roll.

  • Mel Gibson Makes Pilgrimage to Greek Orthodox Monastery Before ‘Resurrection’ Filming

    A devout Christian, actor, and filmmaker Mel Gibson visited Mount Athos, often called the “Garden of the Virgin Mary,” and the Holy Hilandar Monastery prior to filming his movie 'Resurrection.' During his visit, Gibson spoke with monks about Church history in Serbia and the ‘struggle for freedom and defense of Christianity,’ according to the Serbian Times. He was also present at monastic meals and was introduced to holy relics.

  • ‘Pussycat Dolls’ Nicole Scherzinger Wins Tony, Thanks God in Speech

    Nicole Scherzinger, best known as the lead singer of The Pussycat Dolls, recently won the award for Lead Actress in a Musical for her role in "Sunset Boulevard" at the 78th Annual Tony Awards. During her heartfelt acceptance speech, Scherzinger, who also served as a former judge on "The X Factor," expressed her gratitude by saying, “I just have to thank God for carrying me every step of the way.”

  • Brandon Lake Wins Four Categories at the K-LOVE Fan Awards: ‘Be the Hands and Feet of Jesus’

    Christian artist Brandon Lake won all four of his nominations, including Artist of the Year, at the 12th annual K-LOVE Fan Awards held last week at the Grand Ole Opry House. He also secured Male Artist of the Year for the third time, Worship Song of the Year for “That’s Who I Praise,” and Song of the Year for his collaboration with Jelly Roll, “Hard Fought Hallelujah.”

  • Mel Gibson’s ‘The Resurrection of the Christ’ Set to Proceed with Lionsgate Partnership

    Lionsgate has been chosen as the studio partner for “The Resurrection of the Christ,” the highly anticipated sequel to “The Passion of the Christ,” directed by Mel Gibson. The film will be produced under Gibson and Bruce Davey’s Icon Productions banner, continuing Gibson’s long-standing partnership with Lionsgate, which previously distributed his Oscar-nominated film “Hacksaw Ridge” and the Mark Wahlberg thriller “Flight Risk.”

  • “Sticking with Jesus” Joe Rogan Questions Big Bang Theory, Emphasizes Belief in the Resurrection

    Podcaster Joe Rogan, who has 19.8 million subscribers on YouTube, recently voiced skepticism about the Big Bang theory and expressed a belief that the idea of the Resurrection is more plausible than the notion that the universe created itself. During a conversation with comedy podcast host Cody Tucker that aired last Wednesday, Rogan also stated that he’s “sticking with Jesus” concerning miraculous claims.
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