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Here’s today’s dispatch from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. Dear friends, this post represents who I am and who I strive to be. My personal mission statement. As I pass another birthday, I’m of a mind to  step away from the media hype machine to reflect a bit on what I’ve learned and…

Here’s today’s dispatch from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. Update (from my previous post): This came into my email from my friend Andy Huddleston of Mission Enablers International. The situation still warrants some media attention. Sahrawi refugee camps are experiencing a disastrous crisis, as torrential rains have been pouring down all week, and predictions are that…

Here’s today’s dispatch from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccYhQc6BNLo Trailer for the 2012 documentary Sons of the Clouds, produced by actor Javier Bardem A story the media overlooks. It’s understandable. There are certainly flashier stories out there. But, still this deserves notice.  My friend Andy Huddleston of Mission Enablers International asked me…

Here’s today’s dispatch from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. Fellowship For Performing Arts has announced its inaugural 2015/2016 New York season at the Pearl Theatre (555 West 42nd Street). FPA will present four plays, including C.S. Lewis’ The Great Divorce and The Screwtape Letters, the original production Martin Luther on Trial and the…

Here’s today’s dispatch from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. Films to inspire. A busy couple of weeks hampered me from reviewing these films but, given the themes and talent involved, I think they’re worth putting on your radar. Woodlawn premieres nationwide in theaters Friday (10/16). An Erwin Brothers film produced by Kevin Downes…

Here’s today’s dispatch from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. Since rebranding in 2013, Atlanta-based UP TV has broadened its appeal out from its Gospel Music Channel (GMC) roots, reaching beyond the choir to offer its trademark “Uplifting Entertainment” to anyone who has grown weary of the constant drumbeat of “edginess” served up by…

Here’s today’s dispatch from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3YblYZL6Qk Free thinking. Reading about TV’s current trend toward reboots and remakes (i.e. The Odd Couple, Fuller House, Heroes Reborn, The X-Files) and catching an interview with the highly-likeable veteran TV actor John Amos (below) got me to thinking about a nearly forgotten series I…

Here’s today’s dispatch from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. Read all about it. Faith, that is. If you think faith-themed movies and TV is exploding, check out the book shelves (or to be more modern, Amazon). Here’s a sampling of what has been sent to me recently — and what may be of interest…

Here’s today’s dispatch from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. Production began this week in Atlanta on the UP Original Movie A Baby for Christmas. The romantic comedy stars Malinda Williams (Soul Food), Victoria Rowell (The Young and the Restless) and Karon Riley (35 and Ticking) continuing the roles they created and honed in…

Here’s today’s dispatch from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. UPLIFT SOMEONE Stand UP Against Bullying. That the name of the multi-platform campaign UP TV is engaging in this month to raise awareness about bullying prevention tactics. The October campaign, part of UP’s ongoing UPLIFT SOMEONE social initiative was developed to support National Bullying…
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