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CNN goes in search of “The Bones of John the Baptist”
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John W. Kennedy
Here’s today’s dispatch from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. Finding Jesus: Faith, Fact and Forgery (Episode 2) – The Bones of John the Baptist air tonight (3/8) on CNN @ 9:00 PM (ET) Mini-Review: Seems to me to be a bit sparser on the science side than last week’s premiere which looked at…
Ellie Holcomb celebrates another year in “The Sun”
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John W. Kennedy
Here’s today’s dispatch from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. It was/is a very good year. As 2015 gains momentum, so too is the career of singer/songwriter Ellie Holcomb whose debut album As Sure As The Sun made Buzzfeed’s list of 2014’s Top 15 Standout Albums — calling it “one of the most uplifting…
Colbert on faith + Viewers find CNN’s “Finding Jesus” + Where’s the “Believe Me” on climate change?
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John W. Kennedy
Here’s today’s dispatch from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. Stephen Colbert reflects on his Catholic faith. The late-night comedian visited America House hosted by America Magazine Editor-at-Large James Martin. (h/t Big Hollywood) Finding Jesus finds an audience. James Martin, a Jesuit priest, is among the contributors on CNN’s Finding Jesus: Faith, Fact, Forgery…
Coming attractions “Finding Jesus”, “Drop Box” and “Little Boy”
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John W. Kennedy
Here’s today’s dispatch from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. Finding Jesus: Faith, Fact and Forgery premieres tonight (3/1) on CNN @ 9:00 PM (ET) Mini-Review: Tonight’s premiere of the six-part CNN original series looks at the investigations into the authenticity of the Shroud of Turin, believed by many to the burial cloth of…
UP preparing “Angels in the Snow” for Christmas 2015
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John W. Kennedy
Here’s today’s dispatch from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. Planning ahead. Production began this week in Vancouver, British Columbia in Canada on the Christmas-themed Angels in the Snow. The UP Premiere Movie stars Kristy Swanson (who played Buffy in the original film version of Buffy The Vampire Slayer) and Chris Potter (of the…
Mat Kearney sings about childlike faith and the grace of surrendering control
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John W. Kennedy
Here’s today’s dispatch from the crossroads of faith, media and culture Saying it in song. Mat Kearney has grown a following by writing and performing heartfelt songs that are life-affirming. His most recent album, 2011′s Young Love, debuted at #1 on the Billboard Digital Chart and #4 on the Billboard Top 200 chart. Just Kids,…
Author Joe Battaglia talks about “The Politically Incorrect Jesus”
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John W. Kennedy
Here’s today’s dispatch from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. Living Boldly in a Culture of Unbelief. That the subtitle of The Politically Incorrect Jesus (BroadStreet Publishing), the new book from journalist and Renaissance Communications President Joe Battaglia which I recently reviewed and which inspires Christians (and other believers in timeless God-given principles) to…
UP TV’s “Dancer and the Dame” is a refreshing, family-friendly cop comedy
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John W. Kennedy
Here’s today’s dispatch from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. Dancer and the Dame airs tonight (2/22) at 7:00 PM (ET) on UP TV. Synopsis (from the UP TV website): Down-and-out police detective Rick Dancer, struggling with a personal conflict, gives up on life and his job. That all ends when he is paired…
Cantinas Entertainment/Mission Pictures deal seen as a plus for positive faith-themed film distribution
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John W. Kennedy
Here’s today’s dispatch from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. A new Mission for Bond. The recent announcement that Cantinas Entertainment has acquired Mission Pictures, the inspirational/faith-themed film distribution company co-founded by Cindy Bond, is seen by both sides as a win for makers of life-affirming films. The deal combines with an established P&A…
Producers Mark Burnett, Roma Downey join cast members in preview of “A.D. The Bible Continues”
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John W. Kennedy
Here’s today’s dispatch from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. NBC releases epic trailer for A.D. The Bible Continues. The three-minute promo features clips from the series as well commentary from cast members and executive producers Mark Burnett and Roma Downey. With the Book of Acts and Paul’s letters as its foundation and inspiration,…
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