The comedian’s headlining with Seinfeld speaks to his growing reputation as one of the fundamental voices of American humor.
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In ‘The Secrets of Hillsong’ documentary, a megachurch pastor is saved—not destroyed—by scandal
Carl Lentz ultimately was not disgraced by his deceptions, sexual affairs and banishment from the pulpit of the megawatt Pentecostal church: He was re-graced.
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In Hulu’s ‘The Bear,’ a little Catholic imagery goes a long way
“The Bear” appears as a series about cooking and restaurant ownership, but really it is a show about grief, growth and community. The power of its Catholic allusions lies within both their cultural depth and their symbolic weight.
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More than a race: This Tour de France is about teamwork and drama.
A new Netflix series about the Tour de France highlights the human dramas behind the race.
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Interview: What playing ‘Father Brown’ taught Mark Williams about priests and the Catholic Church
Mark Williams has been playing Father Brown for 10 years, but “he never bores me,” he confides.
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Pastors are like TV showrunners. They need training.
Writers often have no experience at leading shows when they get that chance. It’s similar for priests who become pastors.
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Football, false prophets and forgiveness in the ‘Ted Lasso’ finale
For three seasons, ‘Ted Lasso’ has offered a potent vision of a better human condition.
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The ‘Succession’ finale showed what the world looks like without God.
Am I the only person in the world who got to the end of “Succession” and wanted a happy ending?
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‘Succession’ Behind the Scenes: How a Jesuit church (and priest) were cast for a pivotal episode
I enjoyed being in “Succession,” but should our church have been used for this abrasive show?
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Schmagnificent: ‘Schmigadoon’ delivers on the promise of musical theater
“Schmigadoon!” is not about recreating the forms of old musicals, it’s about what happens when we give ourselves over to musical theater.