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Culture Clips: We Say ‘You Say’ is Christian Music’s Biggest Hit Ever.
This past week, Lauren Daigle broke Christian music records as her song, “You Say,” became the longest running No. 1 hit on Billboard’s Hot Christian

We’re Always Connected, Thanks to Social Media. Why Do We Feel So Alone?
Netflix’s The Politician isn’t a show I’d recommend. But it does offer some interesting thoughts on what it means to grow up in the social

Despite Controversy, Joker Has Last Laugh
Lots of folks were worried about Joker. Some theaters hired extra security. Others banned patrons from wearing costumes. And some wondered whether the movie, given

What’s Streaming for Families in October (2019)
When October rolls around it’s perfectly reasonable to think that your movie streaming choices might be a little limited. I mean it is monster movie

Culture Clips: Joker Edition
The fictional Arthur Fleck, better known as the Joker in his titular movie, would be pleased that his story has already stirred up so much
In a Relationship? Not Until You’ve Posted an Usie.
How do you cement a romantic relationship? With a ring? A dinner with the folks? A switch in your relationship status on Facebook? All those

Abominable Snows Under the Competition
I just returned from a week on the beach, where the sun always shined and not a day’s temperature dipped below 80 degrees. But at

The Horror (of Kids in Horror Movies)
The original IT was rated R, and just five minutes in you could see why. As such, children were strongly advised against seeing the movie.

Kanye West Goes to Church
For more than a year now, Kanye West fans have been eagerly awaiting his ninth studio album, Yandhi (a title that plays on the name

Culture Clips: A Growing Cloud of Concern About Vaping
The ongoing vaping health crisis has been a big story this week. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have reported at least
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