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Pure Flix Content Chief Linda Blazy on the growth of faith-themed media and the reason why she loves what she does
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John W. Kennedy
Here’s the latest from the crossroads of faith, media & culture: 05/17/23 It’s not often Fox News and CNN agree on something. Yet both networks’ websites recently ran in-depth stories about the impact faith entertainment is having today. Is faith-friendly entertainment finally getting the respect it deserves? I asked Pure Flix Chief Content Officer Linda…
A Catholic RN and foster parent on why good foster parenting is so important to society
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John W. Kennedy
Here’s the latest from the crossroads of faith, media & culture: 05/15/23 God’s work. With yesterday being Mother’s Day and today being smack in the middle of National Foster Care Month, Kathleen Paydo, author of Fostering Love: A Glimpse Into Foster Care, opens up about her own experiences as a foster mother with the support…
Angel Studios project slate announced + Jenn Gotzon’s new book and documentary offers insight for teens coping with body image issues + A “Flamin’ Hot” preview
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John W. Kennedy
Here’s the latest from the crossroads of faith, media & culture: 05/12/23 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hyyyKcfJRGQ What’s ahead for Angel Studios? The innovative company empowering filmmakers with full creative control to crowdfund, create, and distribute films and TV series globally, has unveiled its upcoming original content lineup. Topping the list is the thriller Sound of Freedom starring Jim…
Georgia-based filmmaker Karl Horstmann finds fulfillment in bringing true redemptive stories to cinematic life
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John W. Kennedy
Here’s the latest from the crossroads of faith, media & culture: 05/10/23 True faith. Director, producer and Triple Horse Studios founder Karl Horstmann has played a pivotal role in bringing some of the most successful faith-themed films of recent years to the screen, many of them based on true stories. His notable recent credits include…
Writer Margaret Harrell on how “outlaw authors” Hunter S. Thompson, Milton Klonsky and Jan Mensaert taught her the power of fearlessness
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John W. Kennedy
Here’s the latest from the crossroads of faith, media & culture: 05/08/23 Never for a moment quail before your antagonists. Your fearlessness will be to them a sure token of impending destruction, but to you it will be a sure token of your salvation—a token coming from God. – Philippians 1:28 Fearless. Known for her Keep…
The call is out to pray for America today
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John W. Kennedy
Here’s the latest from the crossroads of faith, media & culture: 05/04/23 Pray.com, the No. 1 app for prayer and faith-based audio and video streaming content, is broadcasting the annual National Day of Prayer livestream today (May 4th) at 8:00 PM ET. This year’s theme is centered around the Scripture found in James 5:16: Therefore…
Coming Attractions: Hilary Swank stars in faith-themed “Ordinary Angels” + Antonio Banderas plays King Herod in epic Nativity musical “Journey to Bethlehem”
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John W. Kennedy
Here’s the latest from the crossroads of faith, media & culture: 05/03/23 Hilary Swank and Antonio Banderas star in upcoming faith-themed projects. Based on a true story, Ordinary Angels stars Hilary Swank as Sharon, a fierce but struggling hairdresser in small-town Kentucky who discovers a renewed sense of purpose when she meets Ed (Alan Ritchson),…
Stirring debate: Is America as a “melting pot” a beautiful ideal or a microaggression?
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John W. Kennedy
Here’s the latest from the crossroads of faith, media & culture: 05/01/23 Hot Topic. With immigration shaping up as a major issue in 2024 political campaigns, the perpetual debate over how best to absorb immigrants is heating up as well. Is it wiser to preserve and promote the “Melting Pot” concept that views America as…
“Big George Foreman” packs a punch in theaters + The Taiwan-set romantic dramedy “Sun Moon” set to arrive on Pure Flix
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John W. Kennedy
Here’s the latest from the crossroads of faith, media & culture: 04/27/23 Big George Foreman: The Miraculous Story of the Once and Future Heavyweight Champion of the World mini-review: As Mark Twain said “History doesn’t repeat itself but it rhymes.” And this story of two historic boxing comebacks (Muhammad Ali regaining his heavyweight title by…
Grilling George Foreman as the legendary boxer’s “Big” inspirational biopic is about to open nationwide in theaters
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John W. Kennedy
Here’s the latest from the crossroads of faith, media & culture: 04/25/23 The Comeback Kid Old Guy. Currently the preaching pastor at The Church of the Lord Jesus Christ in Houston, Texas, George Foreman is best known as a two-time heavyweight boxing champion (and, of course, grillionaire) who in 1987 regained his title at the…
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