Here’s the latest from the crossroads of faith, media & culture: 10/30/24

Faith and patriotism are back. However the election turns out next week, it seems our nation and our culture are poised for a revival of not just faith and patriotism but gratitude for all the blessings we have received from God and the sacrifices of those who have gone before us. Two examples include this Friday’s release of a rock version of Lee Greenwood’s classic patriotic anthem God Bless the U.S.A. and the premiere of Executive Producer Chris Pratt’s heartfelt documentary Fighting Spirit: A Combat Chaplain’s Journey in theaters on November 8th. It’s time to, as they say, turn the page on the shaming of ourselves and our shared history to once again begin honoring the heroes who have gone before us with gratitude.
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Captain Marvel joins The Avengers.

Here’s Shazam! and Chuck star Zachary Levi explaining to Megyn Kelly why he sees Donald Trump and his assembled team of political rebels (including RFK Jr., Tulsi Gabbard and Elon Musk) as the true agents of positive change in this election.

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Streaming Note: God’s Not Dead: In God We Trust drops on Great American Pure Flix this Friday at 8:00 PM ET. In the film David A.R. White plays a pastor who finds his faith and principles put to the test when, with the help of a skilled political strategist, he runs for political office to preserve religious freedom and heal the divide in his country. Co-star Scott Baio talks with me about the film and the real-life election going on here.

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.