Here’s the latest from the crossroads of faith, media & culture: 06/14/24

Patricia Heaton spoke with NewsNation’s Chris Cuomo about why she founded the October 7th Coalition to urge Christians to stand against  antisemitism. She was joined by marketing executive Archie Gottesman to talk about their billboard campaign. Cuomo airs weeknights at 8:00 PM on NewsNation.
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Unsung Hero, which debuted in theaters in June, has just hit the digital market. The film follows the journey of Christian music duo For King & Country on their road to fame.

The movie tells the story of how David Smallbone (played by Joel Smallbone) moved his family from Australia to the United States following the collapse of his successful music company. With nothing more than their seven children, suitcases, and their love of music, David and his pregnant wife Helen (Daisy Betts) set out to rebuild their lives. Helen’s faith inspires her husband and children to persevere against all odds. With their own dreams on hold, David and Helen begin to realize the talents of their children.
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The Forge arrives in theaters August 23. The latest inspirational film from the Kendrick Brothers tells the story of an aimless young man challenged by his mother and a successful businessman to chart a positive course for his life.
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Average Joe comes to theaters this fall. The movie, based on the book by and about Joseph Kennedy (Eric Close), the high school football coach who took his case to the Supreme Court after he was fired taking a knee in prayer after each game. I interviewed Kennedy (no relation) about his book in February.

John W. Kennedy is a writer, producer and media development consultant specializing in television and movie projects that uphold positive timeless values, including trust in God.