Did Rachel Hollis Plagiarize? Plus PreachersNSneakers and 'Shazam!'

[bannerad]( APRIL 9, 2019 [RELEVANT THIS WEEK]( THE BEST OF RELEVANTMAGAZINE.COM [Hero-5.jpg]( STORY OF THE WEEK ['Girl, Wash Your Face' Author Rachel Hollis Is Being Accused of Plagiarism]( [rn-x.png] The Rachel Hollis brand, up to this point unstoppable apart from the skeptics who question her theology, took a hit last week when accusations of plagiarism were levied against her books and her social media accounts. Some of Hollis' most popular material is under suspicion of being lifted. [READ NOW]( WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW [• PreachersNSneakers Uses Instagram to Put Pastoral Spending Under the Microscope]( An Instagram account handled @PreachersNSneakers took the national spotlight this week. The account puts pictures of pastors like Judah Smith, Steven Furtick and Chad Veach opposite the prices of the designer shoes they're wearing. The account raises questions of how Christians should treat luxury when in the public eye. [• Nate Bargatze on Faith, Comedy and His New Netflix Special]( With the release of his full-hour special The Tennessee Kid on Netflix last month, Nate Bargatze has become one of the most talked-about up-and-coming comics in the business. He spoke with us about his faith and how it's impacted his career. [subscribe]( [• In 'Shazam,' Zachary Levi is the Superhero We Wish We Could Be]( We had a ton of fun at Shazam, but even more exciting than the movie itself is star Zachary Levi, one of the more outspoken Christians in Hollywood. In a time when becoming an on-screen superhero means more than a role, we're pumped to see a guy like Levi in such a large spotlight. [• A Megachurch Pastor Threatened a Newspaper After They Published Negative Articles About a Fellow Pastor]( Two weeks ago, Hope Carpenter was a guest pastor at Relentless Church in Greensville, South Carolina, where Pastor John Gray teaches. Gray had come under fire in the news for lavish spending seemingly at the expense of his church's needs, but Carpenter came to his defense...perhaps with a bit too much fervor. [• Knowing Your Self-Worth Is a Commandment]( There's a difference between selfishness and self-worth. For many Christians, loving yourself is seen as the first step toward pride, but we should learn to balance knowledge of the worth we have in Christ with the humility He calls us to put forward as His children. [• One Read that Will Change the Way You Think About Immigration]( As our national dialogue continues to set its sight on the border, it can be easy to forget the human struggles at the center of the issue. There's one read, however, that doesn't just bring the immigration debate to a personal level, but reminds you how it intersects with dignity, identity and faith. [• Here's the 'Freestyle Canoe' Video You Never Knew You Needed]( Fun fact No. 1: There's a sport called freestyle canoeing. Fun fact No. 2: There's video of freestyle canoeing on the internet. Fun fact No. 3: Watching this video is one of the most chill experiences you can have online. Life have you down? Look no further. MOST SHARED [Hero-17.jpg]( GOD [5 Signs You’re Reading the Bible All Wrong]( [bible.png]( LIFE [5 Things to Stop Doing in Your 20s]( [Hero-4.jpg]( CULTURE [What Your Pastor’s Sneakers Say About Their Theology]( [rn-logo.png]( © 2019 RELEVANT Media Group. All Rights Reserved [Cover-96.png]( [SUBSCRIBE]( This email was sent to {EMAIL} [why did I get this?](    Don't want to receive these emails anymore?  [unsubscribe from this list](    [update subscription preferences]( RELEVANT Media Group · 55 West Church St. · Suite #211 · Orlando, FL 32801 · USA