HallmarkIf you’re a fan of Hallmark’s wholesome series When Calls the Heart (in which case you probably consider yourself a “Heartie”), break out your calendar: the beloved show’s prequel series, Hope Valley: 1874, is set to hit the streamer in March. So, yes, that means we’ll be getting a front-row seat to the origins of the frontier community we’ve spent years falling in love with.As you know, the OG series stars Erin Krakow as teacher Elizabeth Thatcher. But who’s going to lead the prequel? And how many episodes will there be? Here are all of the details Hallmark has gifted us with so far.When will Hope Valley: 1874 premiere?It won’t be long — Hope Valley: 1874 will premiere exclusively on Hallmark+ on Saturday, March 21, with a new episode premiering every Thursday beginning March 26. In total, the prequel series will release eight episodes.What is the series about?The prequel takes us back to the rugged Pioneer Era, decades before Elizabeth Thatcher arrived in Hope Valley. One Tree Hill favorite Bethany Joy Lenz stars as Rebecca Clarke, a tenacious mom who leaves Chicago behind to head west with her 11-year-old daughter, Sarah (Mila Morgan), in hopes of a fresh start.But we all played Oregon Trail... we know nothing was easy in those days. Rebecca's journey takes an unexpected turn when her wagon breaks down, and the boardinghouse they land at is not what was promised. She has no choice but to rely on the kindness of strangers. And what do you know? Here comes Tom Moore (Benjamin Ayres), a rancher and pillar of the fledgling settlement of Hope Valley.You can probably see where this is going. Cue a slow-burn romance!Along the way, Rebecca also forms a meaningful friendship with Hattie Quinn (played by Crossing Jordan’s Jill Hennessy), a tough pioneer woman with a deep understanding of the realities — and risks — of frontier life.Who else is in the prequel series?Hallmark fans will spot a few familiar faces among the ensemble cast, which includes:Roan Curtis as Hattie’s daughter, OliviaLachlan Quarmby (Providence Falls) as Constable Alexander VaughnJedidiah Goodacre as Clayton CooleyChelsea Hobbs (Deck the Halls on Cherry Lane) as Peggy McCabeBrad Abramenko (A Splash of Love) as NashWill there be more than one season?If there’s anything When Calls the Heart has taught us over the course of 13 seasons, it’s that this franchise has a devoted following — it draws in *millions* of viewers. There’s no reason to think Hope Valley: 1874 won’t be just as popular with Hallmark watchers. In fact, with such a strong cast (Bethany Joy Lenz and Jill Hennessy as leads?! Yes, please), the prequel series will likely be around for a while.It might seem strange on the surface when you think about such a wholesome show being a hit when the real world is... not. That’s sort of what makes it make sense, though. At their core, When Calls the Heart and, now, Hope Valley: 1874 are about beginnings: new lives, new loves, and new possibilities, all forged under challenging circumstances. It’s no surprise that, at this moment in history, this strikes a chord.The franchise leans into themes that Hallmark viewers gravitate toward, such as perseverance and chosen family. But something I really love about the series is that women aren’t just portrayed as passengers on the journey; they’re among the most outspoken and independent characters, many navigating motherhood and reinvention during a time when women's choices were very limited.Plus, as Krakow reminded us when we spoke with her ahead of When Calls the Heart Season 13, the world of Hope Valley highlights some traits we could all use a little more of right now: “Kindness, forgiveness, being an active community member, and being there to support your friends and neighbors.”

There’s so much going on in the world, in our country, and hell, in our own work and family lives. Just because the headlines are straight out of a dystopian novel doesn’t mean your kids stopped needing you to help with their homework. When our days are full of so many demands, no wonder we feel hyped up and anxious by the time the kids are in bed. If you just need to put on something that will make you feel better, these are some of the best rewatch shows on streaming, from someone who has spent many an anxious hour with these series.New GirlThe first time I watched New Girl, I burned through the first few seasons in two 14-hour sittings over a weekend. I swear they put dopamine in this show and it somehow finds its way into your system via Nick Miller’s dialogue. If you feel icky, watching these rag-tag roommates WILL help.Available on Peacock, Hulu, and Disney+.Sex and the CityI can’t begin to tell you how many times in my life I’ve rewatched Sex and the City. Something about it is really comforting. I think it reminds me that when one friend’s life is in shambles, the others’ keep going, so when I’m in an anxious pit, life is still going on, time is still passing, and I’ll be one of the OK characters again soon.Available on HBO Max.Parks and RecreationYou need to feel better, you say? There’s no better show for that than Parks and Recreation. Leslie and Ann’s friendship heals me every time I watch it play out again, and every single character will wind up being your favorite at some point in time.Available on Peacock.Schitt’s CreekCatherine O’Hara, queen that she was, is hysterical in this show. A rich couple and their two spoiled children must adapt to small-town life when their fortune evaporates, and every single moment is comedic gold.Available on Netflix.Golden GirlsAre you and your girls even friends if you don’t all know exactly which Golden Girl you are in your group? (I’m a Dorothy.) Grab yourself a slice of cheesecake and a cozy blanket and settle in. These gals will have you out of fight-or-flight in no time.Available on Disney+ and Hulu.FrasierI grew up watching Frasier with my mom, so this series holds a lot of nostalgia for me. If you’ve never watched it, you must — there are so many cameos of so many beloved actors. The premise is that Dr. Frasier Crane, a successful Boston therapist, relocates to Seattle. He gives sage advice on his radio show, all while struggling with the cast of characters in his personal life.Available on Pluto TV, Paramount+, Hulu, Disney+, and Prime Video.Will & GraceWill & Grace walked so New Girl could run. From the hysterical cold opens to Karen’s incisive insults to everyone she meets, this show is good for so many laughs and full of heart. There are also 246 episodes, so it’s a great chronic rewatch over time, or something to have on in the background while you do a hobby.Available on Disney+ and Hulu.Derry GirlsIf you need the balm of Irish accents and rebellious humor, Derry Girls is the rewatch for you. If you’ve never seen it, the show follows 16-year-old Erin and her friends in 1990s Ireland during The Troubles. It’s a look at how teenage life continued on, with all its embarrassments and inner turmoil, during a time in history when the outside world was just as tumultuous.Available on Netflix.SupernaturalIf you’re not feeling great, some hang time with monster-hunting brothers Sam and Dean Winchester can’t possibly hurt. This show is nostalgic in that special early 2000s way, and perfect if you like darker plots and themes than, say, a happy-go-lucky roommate comedy.Available on Peacock and Prime Video.One Tree HillWhile we’re talking about early aughts shows you could revisit, do not sleep on One Tree Hill. Watching it back as an adult is a little funny — these high schoolers get away with a whole awful lot — but it’s enough to take you out of your present anxiety spiral.Available on HBO Max, Disney+, and Hulu.Ted LassoWatching Ted Lasso was the only thing that made me happy during a horrible bout of Covid a few years ago. I felt like absolute sh*t, but damn if Jason Sudeikis didn’t help me forget about it for a little while. Is anyone on pins and needles waiting for Season 4?Available on Apple TV.HouseDr. House’s brutal honesty and dry humor kept us all hooked when the show originally aired — that and the fact that you can enjoy each episode’s medical mystery without having to watch the entire season in order. If you just want to escape out of reality and into a faux healthcare setting, this is the one to rewatch.Available on Apple TV, Hulu, and Disney+.What’s your favorite comfort watch when you’re feeling anxious?

Marc Romanelli/Tetra images/Getty ImagesWhat a year, huh? It may only be February, but a whole lot has been happening and changing in everyone’s lives, and it’s no surprise that the moms are clearly struggling with everything on their minds. From sports practices to figuring out how to leave a marriage to dealing with toxic families and everything in between, the moms’ brains are just constantly churning — and you can probably relate to at least a few of them.Don’t worry: Even if some of these confessions feel a little extreme, at least you know you’re not the only one with a lot of thoughts rattling around inside your brain. Take a deep breath, pour a cup of coffee, and see what the other moms are confessing. (And then, maybe, you can confess something, too.)Scary Mommy Confessions are a tried-and-true part of what makes our site so fun. If you want to anonymously confess, look for our weekly callouts on Instagram. And to browse past Confessions, head here.

The 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics will officially begin Friday, February 6—hopefully without any controversy surrounding the opening ceremony. Athletes from 92 countries will converge on Milan and Cortina, Italy. From the biathlon to bobsledding, ice hockey to alpine skiing, these athletes will compete for the gold while the world watches. But some of these athletes have already been competing in another race before a “great cloud of witnesses,” not for the glory of themselves or their country but for Christ. Here are five Christian Olympians who carry their faith with them to the world’s stage. Paul Schommer, Biathlon Paul Schommer was introduced to the biathlon (a combination of cross-country skiing and rifle shooting) by his coach at the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth, Minnesota. This will be his second Olympic Games, having participated in the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing. Throughout his athletic career, Schommer has leaned on his faith in God. Speaking to the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, he said, “My identity doesn’t come from my results, and it doesn’t come from affirmation of others, but it comes through my identity in Christ because He’s the one who gives me my meaning.” Elana Meyers Taylor, Bobsled A talented softball player for George Washington University, Elana Meyers Taylor dreamed of qualifying for the Olympics in the sport that she loved. But unexpected challenges totally reshaped her life. First, a lost softball season during her sophomore year of college led her to question her purpose in life and, ultimately, find faith in Jesus. Then, after she “crashed and burned” at a tryout for the 2008 U.S. Olympic Softball Team, she realized she needed a new sport if she was to pursue her Olympic dream. Eventually, that dream came true with the 2010 U.S. Olympic Bobsled Team. Taylor is now a five-time Olympian. And in 2022, she became the most decorated Black athlete in Winter Olympics history with her silver and bronze medal wins. “One of the big reasons I was put in bobsled is to help people not only reach their goals, but come to Christ,” Meyers told CRU. “At the end of the day, I’m in this sport to glorify God, so if that means I come in last place or I win the gold medal, that’s what I’m going to do.” Jaccob Slavin, Men’s Ice Hockey If you’re a hockey fan, you might have heard of Jaccob Slavin. Drafted by the Carolina Hurricanes in 2012, he’s an NHL All-Star and recipient of the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy, which is given to the player judged “to have exhibited the best type of sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct combined with a high standard of playing ability.” Now, Slavin joins the 2026 U.S. Olympic Men’s Ice Hockey Team. Despite those accolades, Slavin has not lost focus on his faith or evangelistic mission. As he relayed to His Huddle, “My faith has the biggest influence on my career. It gives me a whole different purpose in playing the game. It’s not about me or my success, but rather it’s about glorifying God. He is the one who has given me the platform that I have so I want to use it to spread the Gospel.” Britta Curl-Salemme, Women’s Ice Hockey Britta Curl-Salemme will also compete in ice hockey at this year’s Winter Olympics for the U.S. women’s team. Curl-Salemme won multiple national championships for the University of Wisconsin before helping the Minnesota Frost claim the Walter Cup in the Professional Women’s Hockey League. Curl-Salemme aims to add an Olympic gold medal to her already impressive resume. A devout Catholic, Curl-Salemme credits her faith as a foundational presence in her pursuit of athletic excellence. “I think my life would be pretty chaotic and stressful if I didn’t have something steady and consistent that I can go back to that I drew strength from, and that’s my Catholic faith,” she told OSV News. “Just the routine of in the morning I get up and the first thing that I’m doing is going to my Bible.” Sam Morse, Alpine Skiing Sam Morse is a first-time Olympian, but he has spent a decade on the U.S. Ski Team, specializing in men’s downhill skiing. He is also the founder of the Sam Morse Faith and Skiing Training Camp, which aims to “strengthen the skiing skills and faith of young ski racers through coaching and community.” The camp’s vision is pulled from 1 Timothy 4:8, which is a great reminder to all athletes: “For while bodily training is of some value, godliness is of value in every way, as it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come.” In an interview with American Baptist Churches USA, Morse said, “My faith is my life. It is the glue that holds it all together. My goal is to be a loyal servant of my Savior and proclaim His name from the highest mountains.” The post 5 Christian Athletes to Cheer On During the 2026 Winter Olympics appeared first on Plugged In.

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White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters on Thursday that President Donald Trump “would much prefer” to watch Turning Point USA’s alternative Super Bowl halftime show with Kid Rock. Leavitt was asked at the White House press briefing if the president had a preference between TPUSA’s show and the on-field halftime show starring Bad Bunny. “I think the president would much prefer a Kid Rock Performance over Bad Bunny, I must say that,” Leavitt said. Trump will spend part of Sunday at his Florida residence, Mar-a-Lago, where he will likely watch the Super Bowl before heading back to the White House. Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, who goes by the stage name Bad Bunny, won the Grammy Award for Album of the Year on Sunday. As he accepted the award for best música urbana album, he declared “ICE out” and “We’re not savage, we’re not animals, we’re not aliens.” Bad Bunny’s political activism has been criticized by conservatives. As part of the backlash, TPUSA announced in October 2025 that it would put on its own halftime show. TPUSA’s lineup will be anchored by Kid Rock and include country rock singer Brantley Gilbert and country musicians Lee Brice and Gabby Barrett. TRUMP SKIPPING SUPER BOWL OVER BAD BUNNY AND GREEN DAY PERFORMANCES: ‘I’M ANTI-THEM’ Trump previously indicated he would not attend the Super Bowl, citing Bad Bunny and Green Day’s performances. “I’m anti-them,” Trump told the New York Post. “I think it’s a terrible choice. All it does is sow hatred. Terrible.”

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