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New Book Pulls Back the Curtain on the Dark Underbelly of Human Trafficking in the US
(TAMPA, FL) – It was a presentation on human trafficking made during a Bible study that changed the trajectory of Ted Greenfield’s life. When he learned that children and women were being bought and sold in the U.S., he felt impressed by God to do something about it. In his new book from Aneko Press,…
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Christian Solidarity International provides emergency aid after Massacre in Nigerian Christian Village
On the night of July 15, while villagers were asleep, a group of more than 30 suspected Fulani militants invaded Bindi (Jebbu) Ta-hoss, a predominantly Christian community in Riyom local government area of Plateau State. The militants are said to have gone from house to house, slaughtering men, women and children in their beds. At…
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Christian Solidarity International Hosts Peace Forum for the Return of Armenian Christians to their Homeland
(Westlake Village, CA) – Yesterday in Washington D.C., a delegation from the Swiss Peace Initiative for Nagorno Karabakh held a congressional briefing at the U.S. Capitol. Two members of the Swiss parliament as well as Dr. John Eibner, President of Christian Solidarity International (CSI), and Vartan Oskanian, the former foreign minister of Armenia, spoke about…
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Light The Way releases “Waterwalker” to radio, pop punk to energize listeners’ faith
California-based pop punk band Light The Way has launched “Waterwalker” to radio, offering a profoundly encouraging call to stronger faith during difficult times. The song is going for radio adds now. The band has also released a music video for the track, which captures Light The Way’s dynamic skate rock sound. You can view the video…
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Grace Graber leans into her calling with fresh punk single “Run”
Grace wrote the song through a season of running at home on the West Coast just before her life-changing move to Nashville, which would lead her into award-winning Christian pop before she found herself at home in the more guitar-rooted punk that raised her. Because it was such a nostalgic piece for her, she knew…
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New Book Uncovers the Hidden Challenges Families of Missionaries Face
(Dallas, TX) — According to the International Bulletin of Mission Research, there are over 430,000 missionaries serving full-time around the world. Nearly 50% of all missionaries serve just five years or less on the mission field due to the physical, emotional, and spiritual commitment it requires. But what about the families of missionaries?
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Weapons of God Resurrect Their Sound With Bold New Single “Death of Me” Through Resurrection Records
June 24, 2025 Christian metal band Weapons of God is set to make a thunderous return with the release of their brand-new single “Death of Me” on Tuesday, June 24, the first track off their highly anticipated third full-length album Tribulation, set to release on July 18.
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Christian Solidarity Intl says Humanitarian Crisis Looms in India-Pakistan Conflict
For Immediate Release (Westlake Village, CA) — In the recent flare-up of the India-Pakistan conflict in Kashmir, religious minorities are often the first and most vulnerable victims. In Pakistan, Christians, Hindus, Ahmadiyya, and Shi’a Muslims have for years endured persecution, discrimination, and violence often at the hands of both state and non-state actors. The situation…
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The Spark collaborates with Jen Ledger and Korey Cooper for the responsive worship song “With Arms Outstretched”
The Spark has released a powerful worship song of response in “With Arms Outstretched,” a track featuring Jen Ledge and produced by Korey Cooper (Skillet). The song is streaming on all major platforms.
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Grammy-nominated rock veterans Disciple announce the new single “Resurrecting Reasons” (feat. Decyfer Down) out 3/28/25
In their acclaimed career spanning nearly three decades, veteran hard rockers Disciple have recorded 13 studio albums, earned 18 #1 singles, and sold hundreds of thousands of records. Their music has been featured on ESPN’s NFL Live, WWE, Fox Sports, as well as in commercials for CBS’ CSI: Miami and Criminal Minds. They’ve received multiple…
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Christian Solidarity Intl Calls on Bangladesh to Protect Rights of Religious Minorities
Religious minorities in Bangladesh are facing increased violence and persecution under the interim government, Christian Solidarity International (CSI) warned on March 17 at the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva.
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Stars Will Fall Announces New Single “Price You Pay” through Resurrection Records
Stars Will Fall, is set to release their new single, Price You Pay, on March 21. Following the success of their previous hit, Follow You, which has remained on the CMW charts for over 20 weeks, the band is ready to take listeners on a deeper journey into the struggles of life and the hope…
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Grace Graber and Daniel Spriggs surprise fans with the uplifting suicide prevention on “My Favorite Part”
Christian punk artists Grace Graber and Daniel Spriggs have collaborated on the infectiously alive “My Favorite Part,” a suicide prevention anthem inviting listeners to wait and experience the miraculous grace God has planned for them.
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Christian Solidarity International Warns of Potential Genocide in Syria
Human Rights organization, Christian Solidarity International (CSI), is warning that conditions for genocide continue to exist in parts of Syria controlled by Ahmed al-Sharaa’s HTS – an al Qaeda spin-off that has been designated a terrorist organization by the UN Security Council. CSI is in touch with its partners on the ground in Tartous and…
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B-Wade releases powerful debut single, “I’m Thru Runnin’” on Resurrection Records.
February 28, 2025 –Christian hip-hop artist B-Wade is set to make his official debut with the highly anticipated release of his first single, I’m Thru Runnin’, through Resurrection Records. A deeply personal and powerful track, I’m Thru Runnin’ tells the story of B-Wade’s transformation from a life of struggle to one of redemption in Christ.
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Ellie Holcomb Releases Her New Book, #1 on Children’s Easter Books on Amazon
NASHVILLE, TENN. (FEBRUARY 13, 2025) Award-winning author and artist Ellie Holcomb has released her new children’s book, Spring Sings (B&H Publishing). This beautiful picture book climbed to the No. 1 new release on the “Children’s Easter Books” chart on Amazon after release. Check out Spring Sings now. Holcomb uses her beloved lyrical writing style to…
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Christian Communities in Syria, Dating Back to the Apostle Paul, May Face Extinction
Christian Solidarity International’s (CSI) project liaison for Syria was recently able to visit the country for the first time after jihadist groups overthrew the dictatorship of Bashar al-Assad in December. In Damascus, she found a “complex mix of cautious optimism and palpable fear,” in a country transformed.
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Attacks on Christians in India surge by over 550% in a decade
In 2024, India recorded an average of more than two attacks on its Christian minority each day, totaling 834 documented incidents—the highest in the nation’s history, as reported by the local group United Christian Forum (UCF). The incidents represent a more than 555% increase over the decade from 2014 to 2024.
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New Book “Mental Health Meltdown” Illuminates the Voices of Bipolar and Other Mental Illnesses
(NASHVILLE, TN) — Authors Paul and Arlene Samuels are illuminating the voices of bipolar and other mental illnesses in their new book, Mental Health Meltdown. The groundbreaking book features theirs and thirty-five other first-person stories available everywhere from HigherLife Publishing.
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CCM Magazine Acquired by Logan and Amanda Sekulow in Strategic Move to Rebuild Iconic Christian Music Brand
(NASHVILLE, TN) — CCM Magazine, the preeminent voice of the Christian music scene, has been acquired from Salem Media Group by Logan and Amanda Sekulow. Plans for a full brand relaunch will be announced at a later date, however new content will begin immediately at CCMmagazine.com, YouTube and social media platforms.
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Canada’s youth worship movement, Homecoming, joins NRT MUSIC
Vancouver, BC, Canada – February 3, 2025 – NRT Music welcomes youth worship movement, HOMECOMING, to its growing artist roster and announces the group’s latest single, “it is you.” The new song emerges from a place of raw vulnerability, inspired by the honesty of lament found in the Psalms.
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Angel Studios Announces the Streaming Release of Season 4 of VINDICATION
Seasons 1-3 from Popular Crime Drama Series Also Added to the Angel App and Angel.com for Angel Guild members, Season 4 Set to Launch March 20, 2025 Provo, UT—January 29, 2025—Updated January 30, 2025 Angel Studios, the innovative platform empowering filmmakers with full creative control to crowdfund, create, and distribute, is thrilled to announce the…
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Kalamity Kills Impacting Charts and Hearts with New Anthem for Suicide Prevention
(NASHVILLE, TN) — Nashville-based hard rock band KALAMITY KILLS is finding breakout success with the release of their powerful new song “Starry Skies (988),” featuring drums and vocals from Aaron Gillespie of UNDERØATH. An anthem for suicide prevention, the new single originally premiered on SiriusXM Octane with Jose Mangin and just entered the Mediabase Top 40. Written by…
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Massacre of South Sudanese Christians escalates regional tensions
In Sudan itself, a civil war has been raging since April 2023, when fighting broke out between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the rebel Rapid Support Forces (RSF). On January 11, 2025, the SAF recaptured the strategic city of Wad Madani which the RSF had seized in December 2023. The recapture of Wad Madani…
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Relentless Flood releases acoustic rendition of “Still I Know” while embarking on tour of Germany
FOR RELEASE JANUARY 31, 2025 — Faith-based rock group Relentless Flood has released a soulful acoustic rendition of their song “Still I Know,” just in time for singer Marshal Huffman to embark on a series of dates in Germany with The Protest’s Josh Bramlett. The song is streaming now at https://relentlessflood.hearnow.com/still-i-know-acoustic/.
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Ellie Holcomb Jumps Into Spring with Her Newest Book + Album
NASHVILLE, TENN. (JANUARY 21, 2025) Award-winning author and songwriter Ellie Holcomb is set to release her fourth children’s book, Spring Sings (B&H Publishing), on February 11th. Holcomb uses her beloved lyrical writing style to encourage young readers to watch as the world slowly wakes from winter – to know that the new life of spring…
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Presence Music Band Drops Live Single From CCM Studios
Duluth, MN – January 16, 2025 – Presence Music Band has unveiled a new live acoustic version of their debut single, “Oh What A Love,” recorded at CCM Magazine’s Studios. This stripped-back rendition features Cliff Williams of 7eventh Time Down and brings a fresh layer of emotional depth to a song already brimming with raw vulnerability and profound…
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Christian Music Icon Jaci Velasquez Announced as Host for 13th Annual We Love Christian Music Awards
(NASHVILLE, TN) – American Music Award & GRAMMY® nominated, multi-platinum selling recording artist, Jaci Velasquez has been announced as the host for the 13th Annual We Love Christian Music Awards. Set to take place on April 8, 2025, the event will move to the iconic Factory at Franklin in Franklin, TN – just 20 minutes from…
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Carly Ann Taylor Finds God’s Faithfulness in New Single “Why Should I Worry”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — For rising artist Carly Ann Taylor, inspiration has often come from seeing God through the challenges she’s faced. This was true of her debut EP Changing My Story, and is again the case with her new Matthew 6-based single “Why Should I Worry” available today (November 15) on all streaming platforms. Produced by David Cook (Phil Wickham,…
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Lead Singer for Multi-Platinum Nu Metal Band, P.O.D., Shares Life of 30 years Between Two Worlds
Born and raised on the streets of Southtown, two exits from the Mexico border, Sonny Sandoval was always going to go his own way. And as frontman of the platinum selling nu metal band P.O.D.–a group too Christian for the world and too secular for the church–he has broken every mold, defied every expectation, and…
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Matt Sassano seeks to amplify the experience of sexual abuse and trafficking survivors on “Violated”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — Top-charting Christian rock artist Matt Sassano with his latest foray into stigmatized subjects. “Violated” seeks to amplify and dignify the experiences of those who have survived sexual abuse and trafficking. The song is streaming everywhere at https://offstep.link/449386378502. “I resonate with it as someone who hasn’t gone through that kind of abuse but…
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Disciple and Honor & Glory celebrate first career Grammy nomination for “Firm Foundation (He Won’t)”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — Disciple and their worship project Honor & Glory are celebrating their first career Grammy nomination for “Firm Foundation (He Won’t).” The track is nominated for Best Contemporary/Christian Performance Song of the Year. “Honestly, we’re speechless,” the band says. “This is a recognition we never saw coming. It’s particularly meaningful that…
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Mawcore turns the tables on the enemy with “Against the Wall”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — Mawcore is turning the tables on the enemy with their newest fight song, “Against the Wall.” The new rock track is going for adds at radio now as well as streaming on all major platforms as part of the War Cry album. With this song, Mawcore is arming their audience with the words…
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Hopeful. Rebels Against Hopelessness on When The Turbulence Hits
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — Anxiety. Depression. Suicidal thoughts. Some days can get so dark it feels like there’s no light in sight. But a band in Southern California believes the very darkness they face can give birth to light. It’s their name and the essence of who they are: they’re “Hopeful.” In 2021, lead vocalist…
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Kate Stanford, a Rising Force in Christian Music, Unveils New Single “Stand on Your Promises”
Nashville, TN — April 18, 2024. Kate Stanford, an emerging powerhouse in Christian music, is thrilled to announce the release of her latest single, “Stand on Your Promises.” Produced by Sam Hart, known for his exceptional work with artists such as Big Daddy Weave, Meredith Andrews, Unspoken, and Sanctus Real, “Stand on Your Promises” is…
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Lacey Sturm’s transformational sophomore solo album Kenotic Metanoia is available now
FOR RELEASE NOVEMBER 17, 2023 — Lacey Sturm has released her sophomore solo album Kenotic Metanoia, available everywhere November 17 at https://stem.ffm.to/kenoticmetanoia. The former Flyleaf lead singer offers the project to the world independently, led by a string of arresting singles including “Awaken Love,” “Reconcile” and “Breathe With Me.” The album’s enigmatic title is drawn…
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Trampolines debut video for “Rise,” collaborating with 1k Phew and introducing Zaq Monroe
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — Trampolines has released their latest song and video with “Rise,” a track featuring 1k Phew and cowritten with new artist Zaq Monroe. You can watch the video at https://rockon.ink/3rX7JWl. The song also marks the introduction of Trampolines’ mission-focused label, Radial Music Group. “We are excited to raise up musicianaries under our new…
