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  Jim Spivey reflects on 25 years of military chaplaincy since 9/11

  Twenty-five years after 9/11, Jim Spivey reflects on his return to military service and the evolving role of chaplains.

  09/08/2026 - By Kendall Lyons / Baptist Standard

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  Wendell Berry, writer, farmer, prophet, dies at 92

  Wendell Berry, the celebrated farmer, author, and environmentalist, shaped generations of thinkers with his writings on agriculture and faith.

  09/02/2026 - By Adelle M. Banks / Religion News Service

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  Dolly Parton: A legacy of faith and kindness

  Dolly Parton’s Christian faith shaped her music, philanthropy, and legacy of service and kindness. She died Aug. 25 at age 80.

  08/25/2026 - By Faith Pratt / Baptist Standard

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  At 70, Sandi Patty sings ‘The Voice I Have Now,’ plans new album

  At 70 years old, award-winning singer Sandi Patty reflects on a celebrated career, a deeper faith, and a new chapter of music with gratitude.

  08/24/2026 - By Adelle M. Banks  / Religion News Service

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  Barna group reports pastors’ sense of calling up, satisfaction lags

  Barna Group and Gloo released a new report showing pastors sense of calling has risen, but satisfaction in the day-to-day is decreasing.

  08/11/2026 - By Kendall Lyons / Baptist Standard

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  Barna Research suggests more Christians are adopting AI

  A recent Barna study indicated Christians are among the highest users of artificial intelligence, with many even relying on AI for spiritual growth.

  08/05/2026 - By Faith Pratt / Baptist Standard

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  Texas theater company uses story to share the gospel

  Houston theater company A.D. Players shows how Christian theater can use storytelling, creativity, and compassion to share the hope of the gospel.

  08/03/2026 - By Faith Pratt / Baptist Standard

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  An AI first at historic Black divinity school

  Shaw University launched a groundbreaking AI literacy doctoral track exploring the intersection of artificial intelligence, ethics, and faith.

  07/28/2026 - By Yonat Shimron / Religion News Service

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  Faith-based AI company Gloo faces $438 million in losses

  After years of heavy losses, Gloo hopes rapid growth and AI-driven church services will finally make its mission sustainable.

  07/10/2026 - By Bob Smietana / Religion News Service

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  Christian missionaries find new frontier in VRChat

  Christian missionaries with the evangelical organization Cru gather weekly on VRChat, a popular virtual reality platform, to share the Christian faith.

  06/29/2026 - By Fiona Murphy / Religion News Service

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  Supreme Court limits damages in religious rights case

  The Supreme Court ruled state prison officials cannot be sued personally under RLUIPA after a Rastafarian inmate was forcibly shaved.

  06/29/2026 - By Faith Pratt / Baptist Standard

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  Southern Baptists and religious liberty

  Ouachita Baptist University researchers Adam Jones and Jackson Carter examine Southern Baptist beliefs about religious liberty.

  06/16/2026 - By Adam W. Jones & Jackson Carter / Ouachita Baptist University