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Retired scientist and high school math teacher Stephanie Woodman dives into writing with a historical novel about intercultural forgiveness
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John W. Kennedy
Here’s the latest from the crossroads of faith, media & culture: 10/21/24 Making “Eye Contact” with the past. In Eye Contact Over Truk, first-time novelist Stephanie Woodman (a retired chemical engineer and high school math teacher) spins an underwater adventure inspired by a true World War II event. There are two morals here – the…
“Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” filmmaker Nicholas Ma takes a “Leap of Faith”
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John W. Kennedy
Here’s the latest from the crossroads of faith, media & culture: 10/06/24 In a divided world is it still possible to disagree and still be good neighbors? That’s the question put forth in the latest documentary from Nicholas Ma. The son of the famed cellist Y0-Yo Ma gained notoriety for producing the award-winning 2018 film…
Actor Eric Close talks about playing an “Average Joe” high school football coach who scored a major Supreme Court victory for religious liberty and free speech
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John W. Kennedy
Here’s the latest from the crossroads of faith, media & culture: 10/02/24 Going on offense for freedom. With the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, which protects Americans’ rights to freedom of speech and religion, currently under fairly open assault by those who hold themselves up as leaders, a film that addresses the issue directly…
Fox News’ Harris Faulkner receives congressional honor + Playwright Jacalyn Kane talks about tackling issues of faith and culture in “In My Father’s House”
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John W. Kennedy
Here’s the latest from the crossroads of faith, media & culture: 09/30/24 Faukner focus. Last Thursday night Fox News anchor Harris Faulkner was among those honored as one of She Leads America’s 2024 Christian Women of Distinction for her positive impact on America society through her work as a journalist and faith in Jesus Christ.…
Father and son authors Peter and Jordan Berk are building a family tradition of pure escapist storytelling
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John W. Kennedy
Here’s the latest from the crossroads of faith, media & culture: 09/27/24 Like father, like son, like grandson. I recently spoke with Peter Berk about the success of his TimeLock book series based on a concept he created with his late father Howard Berk known for penning episodes of such classic TV series as Mission:…
Media Scroll: Debate proposal and questions for Kamala + Pope Francis on America’s “lesser of two evils” + Jeff Glor fired by CBS
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John W. Kennedy
Here’s the latest from the crossroads of faith, media & culture: 09/26/24 The debate I’d like to see. Fox News anchor Bret Baier told radio host Hugh Hewitt that it appears to him former President Trump is disinclined to do another debate with Vice President Harris whether it’s on CNN or Fox. I find that…
Franklin Graham and Patricia Heaton stand with Jews + Creator of “The Chosen” announces new production company + Coming Attractions
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John W. Kennedy
Here’s the latest from the crossroads of faith, media & culture: 09/23/24 American Christians show support for Israel. While dedicating an ambulance in memory of three American Israelis killed by Hamas in the wake of its terrorist attack last October 7th, Samaritan’s Purse President Rev. Franklin Graham, surprised workers of the Israeli emergency services system…
Pat Boone on his role in “Reagan” the movie, his friendship with Reagan the man and his viral hit song “Where Did America Go?”
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John W. Kennedy
Here’s the latest from the crossroads of faith, media & culture: 09/20/24 The Reagan prophecy? That Reagan biopic that that critics tried to bury is now entering its fourth crowd-pleasing week at the box office closing in on earning $25-million at the box office. The star-studded cast includes Dennis Quaid as the 40th president, Penolepe…
Christian/scientist Dr. Francis Collins is noted for mapping the human genome, now he’s charting “The Road to Wisdom”
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John W. Kennedy
Here’s the latest from the crossroads of faith, media & culture: 09/18/24 The road best taken. Known to most Americans for his work mapping of the human genome and later leading the National Institutes of Health during the era of Covid, Dr. Francis S. Collins in now setting his sights on a new mission –…
Dr. Francis Collins talks about his faith journey on “The Road to Wisdom” – from mapping the human genome to guiding the nation through a deadly pandemic
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John W. Kennedy
Here’s the latest from the crossroads of faith, media & culture: 09/16/24 Christian/scientist. As both a believing Christian and a scientist who has been at the forefront of several extraordinary scientific milestones over the last 40 years—including, among others, the discovery of the cystic fibrosis gene in 1989 and the mapping of the human genome…
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