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Newbery Buzz 2026: The Trouble with Heroes by Kate Messner
The ALA Youth Media announcements are less than two weeks away! Today, Janie and Megan mull what we both consider to be a strong contender. (Read our review of The Trouble with Heroes, and find previous Newbery speculations, along with the actual winners, on our Newbery Buzz Page.) Janie: We’ve reviewed several books by Kate… The post Newbery Buzz 2026: The Trouble with Heroes by Kate Messner appeared first on Redeemed Reader.
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Jason Gray’s Son Shows Fight: Update on Jacob’s 2nd battle with Cancer
When the Christian music community talks about being family, moments like this reveal what that really means. In 2019, Jason Gray invited fans into one of the most vulnerable chapters of his life when his son Jacob was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. Back then, the story ended in celebration. “When he rang the bell at the end of treatment, we believed that chapter of his life was behind him,” Jason wrote. “He said that during the fight he hadn’t had space to think about the future—but now that he was going to live, he was glad to start imagining the rest of his life.” That hope carried Jacob through…
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Angel Studios Surpasses 2 Million Guild Members
Sometimes an industry milestone feels big because of the number attached to it. Other times it feels big because of what it represents. Angel Studios crossing two million Angel Guild members is both, and for those of us who have watched this journey closely, it feels like a genuine moment worth celebrating out loud. According to the old rules this isn’t supposed to happen to a values-driven studio. In less than a year after surpassing one million members in March 2025, Angel Studios doubled its Guild, growing another 25 percent just since the third quarter. What makes this milestone especially meaningful is how Angel has grown. From the beginning, the…
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The Seventh Wish by Kate Reynolds
When a magic fish grants Charlie wishes, she thinks hard about what to wish for; the seventh wish is the most significant… or is it? The post The Seventh Wish by Kate Reynolds appeared first on Redeemed Reader.
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Jason Gray’s Comfort and Joy Became the No. 1 Christmas Radio Single of 2025
Acclaimed Centricity Music singer/songwriter Jason Gray topped the Christian Mediabase AC published radio chart for two consecutive weeks during the recent Christmas season with “Comfort & Joy” that features the impeccable harmonies of Platinum-selling vocal group Point of Grace. The song also prompted Pandora to highlight Gray as the cover of its Contemporary Christian Christmas station. Written and recorded before his first Christmas tour with Point of Grace, which was reprised this past season, Gray recalls what led to the creation of “Comfort & Joy” that was produced by his son, Kipper “I had gotten some painful news the day before we wrote this song,” he shares. “I almost cancelled…
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Gabrielle Lovelace Releases New Single
Offering unique perspective on the depths of His love and vastness of His grandeur, acclaimed singer/songwriter Gabrielle Lovelace opens the new year with “You Can’t Put God In A Box.” Now available on all streaming platforms, the Old Bear Records release showcases Lovelace’s unmistakable Joni Mitchell-meets-Diana Krall vocal styling atop a breezy classic jazz groove. Proclaiming “He is Truth above the feelings/Author of the meaning/Beginning and the Ending/The Painter and the Frame,” “You Can’t Put God In A Box” was penned and co-produced by Lovelace. Executive produced by Anthony Hoisington (Brothers McClurg) and co-produced by Wayne Haun (Celine Dion), the single features contributions from some of Nashville’s first call session…
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Mr. Weaverface Releases New Rock Single
Christian rock artist Mr. Weaverface is releasing his powerful new single “Writing on the Wall” today, delivering a bold and timely message rooted in Scripture and driven by hard-hitting rock energy. The release follows continued momentum at radio, where “O God, Help Me” and “Throne” were both named among Christian Music Weekly’s Top 100 Rock Songs of 2025, ranking at #22 and #56, respectively. Inspired by Daniel chapter 5, “Writing on the Wall” revisits the story of the king of Babylon, who mocked God and celebrated his own power–unaware that judgment was moments away. Mr. Weaverface translates that ancient moment into a modern warning, reminding listeners that indulgence and self-satisfaction…
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HOMECOMING Flips Fear into Faith with New Alt-Worship Anthem
Canadian worship collective HOMECOMING releases their new alternative worship anthem “UPSIDE DOWN” today, continuing a breakout season of momentum since joining NRT Music. The group has quickly proven to be an emerging young voice in modern worship, surpassing 600,000 total streams across Apple Music, Spotify, and Amazon Music in under a year, as their songs connect deeply with young worshippers and church communities across Canada and beyond. “UPSIDE DOWN” captures the moment Jesus breaks through fear, anxiety, and the empty patterns that never satisfy. Written out of HOMECOMING’s own battles with doubt, the song reflects the shock of discovering real joy in Him. It stands as a reminder that Jesus…
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Matthew West Kicks Off 2026 with New Single
Matthew West begins 2026 with the release of his new song, “Good,” a contemplative and lyrically grounded offering from “one of Christian music’s most prolific singer-songwriters” (Billboard). The track reflects West’s continued focus on songs that wrestle honestly with faith, humility and grace setting the tone for a year defined by creative clarity and spiritual depth. “I’m so excited to start this new year with a new song! ‘Good’ is about my lifelong journey to understand God’s grace,” shares West. “I spent a long time treating grace like a ladder I had to climb if I did enough good things, then I’d be worthy of God’s love. But He keeps…
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Maptastic! Reimagine the World One Map at a Time by DK Publishing
Maptastic! takes readers on a tour, not just of countries and geographic features, but of populations, comparisons, and much more. The post Maptastic! Reimagine the World One Map at a Time by DK Publishing appeared first on Redeemed Reader.
