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America takes the Bates! New reality show premieres to strong ratings for UP
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John W. Kennedy
Here’s today’s dispatch from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. The premiere episode of the family reality series Bringing Up Bates on New Year’s Day was UP TV’s strongest original telecast ever for the network among women in both the 18-49 and 25-54 demographics. Based on live + same day data, the series ranked…
Shazzy New Year! Entrepreneur Kristy McCarley puts a Christian spin on the annual exercise resolution
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John W. Kennedy
Here’s today’s dispatch from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. Hip-Hoping you a healthier New Year. As a wife, mother and businesswoman, Kristy McCarley understands that no matter how sincere a New Year’s resolution to exercise is, finding the time — and will — to follow through can be tough. Moreover, as a Christian,…
TV Review: “A Girl’s Best Friend”
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John W. Kennedy
Here’s today’s dispatch from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. A Girl’s Best Friend airs tomorrow (Sunday, 1/4) @ 7:00 PM (ET) on UP TV. Synopsis: Polka-Dot, an 11-year-old girl with a quirky devotion to Mark Twain’s Huckleberry Finn, befriends a K-9 police unit officer and his bloodhound Luey while hiding the fact that…
The “Unbroken” power of forgiveness + TV Review: “Bringing Up Bates”
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John W. Kennedy
Happy New Year! Here’s today’s dispatch from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. Unbroken smashes industry projections — earning an astounding $47.3 million over Christmas weekend. As Big Hollywood’s John Nolte notes, producer/director Angelina Jolie’s telling of the Christian-themed true-life saga of American war hero Louis Zamperini, provides further evidence that a huge audience…
For KING & COUNTRY performs “A.D.” video + “Joy” to the malls
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John W. Kennedy
Here’s today’s dispatch from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. They will know we are Christians…By Our Love. For KING & COUNTRY performs the beautiful hymn (which it would be nice if we could live by) in a new promo video for A.D., Mark Burnett and Roma Downey’s upcoming drama series about the early…
“Unbroken” legacy: Luke Zamperini talks about the Christian faith his father passed on to him
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John W. Kennedy
Here’s today’s dispatch from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. The son also rises. Louis Zamperini died of pneumonia on July 2, 2014 at the age of 97 — just about 70 years after he was originally classified as Killed in Action when his place was shot down over the Pacific in 1943. His…
Will “Old Fashioned” romance fly in 2015? USA Today suggests yes
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John W. Kennedy
Here’s today’s dispatch from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. Thumbs up! That’s the word from USA Today on Rene Gutteridge’s novelization of Old Fashioned which has been released in advance the upcoming faith-themed film on Valentine’s Day. The romantic drama starring young Robert Redford lookalike Rik Swartzwelder (who also wrote, directed and produced)…
In 2015: “Exodus” doc plus Ben Franklin in faith-themed adventure + Hallmark’s record holiday ratings
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John W. Kennedy
Here’s today’s dispatch from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. Coming Attractions: One night event: Patterns of Evidence: Exodus to run in select theaters across the US Monday, January 19 @ 7:00 PM local time. Whether or not Ridley Scott’s take on Exodus works for you, you might want to check out this award-winning…
Christian singer Melissa Greene on NBC’s “The Sing-Off”
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John W. Kennedy
Here’s today’s dispatch from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. Veteran Christian music artist Melissa Greene will appear on NBC’s two-hour season premiere holiday special of its popular musical competition series The Sing-Off. Green will perform Ghost with the female group Timothy’s Gift, one of the six new acts who will compete for the show’s first-place $50,000.…
Hallmark’s “Best Christmas Party Ever”
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John W. Kennedy
Here’s today’s dispatch from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. Best Christmas Party Ever air tomorrow night (12/13) @ 8:00 PM (ET) on Hallmark Channel. Synopsis (from the Hallmark Channel website): With the holiday season at hand, young party planner Jennie Stanton (Torrey DeVitto) learns that her boss, Petra (Linda Thorson), will be retiring…
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