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Marc Martel, lead singer of the Christian band Downhere, nails his Freddie Mercury gig
Queen’s drummer has launched a talent search to play the role of the late Freddie Mercury for the upcoming Queen Extravaganza tour. Far as I’m concerned, the search is over:
Three more amazing videos showcasing Martel’s voice – from more Queen (“Bohemian Rhapsody”, to a CCM classic (Keith Green’s “Asleep in the Light”), to opera (Pavarotti staple “Nessun Dorma”). As one of the commenters said on one of these videos, Martel is “the Swiss army knife of singing.” Yup, I’d agree.
Analysis
Ubiquitous screens, classroom chaos, a dearth of qualified teachers: The reasons our children are struggling in math class are multitude.
News
Even as Moscow weaponizes winter, locals attend church conferences, go sledding, and plan celebrations.
On the fourth anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, a Ukrainian theologian meditates on self-interested calls for a comfortable peace.
The Bulletin
In Music City, Russell, Mike, Sho, and Clarissa talk about creativity, vocation, and AI.
Review
Reuben Bredenhof’s new book encourages pastors to focus on small acts of faithfulness.
Excerpt
An excerpt from Cameron Shaffer’s Keeping Kids Christian.
Somang Prison, the only private and Christian-run penitentiary in Asia, seeks to treat inmates with dignity—and it sees results.
Being Human
Listening to learn vs fixing, defending, and hijacking