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*The Smell of Wet Dog by Barney Saltzberg
Canine-loving poetry enthusiasts will actually enjoy The Smell of Wet Dog. The post *The Smell of Wet Dog by Barney Saltzberg appeared first on Redeemed Reader.
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BREAKING: Forrest Frank Announces First-Ever Stadium-Sized Tour
In a major moment for Christian music, GRAMMY-nominated and Dove Award–winning artist Forrest Frank has announced The Jesus Generation Tour, a massive stadium-scale summer run with special guests Tori Kelly, Cory Asbury, and The Figs. Presented by TPR, the tour kicks off June 1, 2026 and hits 29 major U.S. cities, including Dallas, Los Angeles, Nashville, New York, Phoenix, and Portland. Artist presale begins Wednesday, Dec. 10 at 10 a.m. local time at ForrestFrank.com.Public on-sale opens Friday, Dec. 12 at 10 a.m. local time. Coming off a completely sold-out Child of God Tour Part 2, Frank is leveling up with an in-the-round outdoor stage and a full-evening experience built like a worship festival. Fans will be welcomed by The Figs, lifted into worship…
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John Tesh’s A DEEPER FAITH is BACK!
Six-time Emmy winner and two-time Grammy nominee John Tesh brings his Christian music career back to the forefront with the reissue of A Deeper Faith Volumes I & II: The Ultimate Worship Collection—a sweeping 34-song set that returns a beloved catalog of worship music to listeners old and new. Available now, the collection marks the first-ever digital release of A Deeper Faith I (2002), paired with its 2003 sequel. The albums blend Tesh’s signature piano arrangements with heartfelt scripture narrations and soaring performances from Grammy-nominated vocalists Natalie Grant and Nicole C. Mullen. Together, they form what Tesh calls “a moving journey of reflection, encouragement, and spiritual renewal.” But for Tesh, this re-release is…
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Joseph Habedank Announces Christmas Tour
Dove Award-winning recording artist, Joseph Habedank, is pleased to present his 2025 Christmas Tour. The Christmas Tour will make stops in 10 cities across the United States in 12 days, including shows in Louisville and Nashville! The Christmas Tour will include a blend of festive Christmas music, his most popular songs, and songs from his brand new release, The Great Adventure, a tribute album to Steven Curtis Chapman. This tour will also include live music from the band, featuring Joshua Tomlin on keys, Brandon Spoon playing bass, and recent addition, Jarrod Siler on guitar. A list of tour dates is below. December 3 Pearisburg, VA December 4 Wise, VA December…
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Carman Movie Casts Joe Chambrello as Lead Actor
Recently on social media, the team behind the upcoming feature film about the life of the late, groundbreaking Christian artist Carman announced that they have officially cast Joe Chambrello as the lead actor to play Carman Licciardello. The movie has been in the works for years, as it gets closer to production and has recently been picking up momentum. Although no release date has been shared yet, the independent film’s bio is stated as, “A street-fighting Italian kid from New Jersey in the 1960s who grows up to become Christian music’s biggest performer of the ’80s and ’90s. This is the incredible life story of Carman Licciardello.” The film is…
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*The Poisoned King by Katherine Rundell
The Poisoned King is the second installment in Katherine Rundell’s Impossible Creatures series, with some old friends and new characters. The post *The Poisoned King by Katherine Rundell appeared first on Redeemed Reader.
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Charles Billingsley Brings Christmas to The Nations Most Prestigious Stages
Fresh off a powerful performance at Carnegie Hall, Charles Billingsley enters the Christmas season with a tender new offering. His brand-new holiday single, “Truly Home” (StowTown Records/Sony/Provident), arrives just as he launches a 14-city Christmas tour that will bring him to some of the most iconic stages in America, including Liberty University and the Kennedy Center. “Truly Home” comes from a deeply personal place. Written in the wake of his mother’s passing, the song holds a timeless message about the comfort of heaven and the promise of reunion that sits at the center of the Christian faith. And though it was born out of Billingsley’s own grief, its reach is universal. “The holiday…
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Danny Gokey: Cover Story (December 2025)
The Awe of Christmas At the heart of his song is one line that tells his whole story: “Every December I stop to remember the humble entrance of our King….” isn’t just a poetic notion. It was a snow-covered testimony. “There’s been many Christmases where I sat in awe” he told me, “(I just want to say) thank You so much for the gift You gave.” “I remember I must have been like 6 or 7 years old… on Christmas Eve we’d visit my mom’s side of the family, then my dad’s side, then go home. We didn’t have much, but you felt rich when you got to go to…
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*Dance in the Desert by Madeleine L’Engle
Dance in the Desert, a classic nativity story by Madeleine L’Engle, gets a new look in this 2025 revision. The post *Dance in the Desert by Madeleine L’Engle appeared first on Redeemed Reader.
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The Songs of a Warrior: Saul and David: A Retelling by Katy Morgan
The stories of Saul and David come to life in this biblical fiction for middle grades. The post The Songs of a Warrior: Saul and David: A Retelling by Katy Morgan appeared first on Redeemed Reader.
