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“Gimme Shelter” strikes a rare artistic balance between edginess and inspiration + A talk with writer/director/producer Ron Krauss
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John W. Kennedy
Here’s today’s dispatch from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. Powerful Gimme Shelter hits theaters this Friday (1/24) Synopsis: Based on the inspiring true events, Gimme Shelter centers on the courageous story of Agnes “Apple” Bailey (Vanessa Hudgens) and her incredible path to motherhood as a pregnant, homeless teenager. Forced to flee her abusive…
UP’s “Town That Came A-Courtin'” is a charmer + Song for faith-based “Alone Yet Not Alone” scores Oscar nomination
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John W. Kennedy
Here’s today’s dispatch from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. The Town That Came A-Courtin’ premieres this Sunday (1/19) @ 7:00 PM ET on UP TV Main Cast: Lauren Holly, Cameron Bancroft, Lucie Guest, Iris Quinn, Toby Hargrave and Valerie Harper Produced by: Odyssey Media (in association with The Cartel, Paulist Pictures and Five…
A family affair: Actress Eloise DeJoria and her philanthropist husband stand behind her son’s innovative addiction rehab center
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John W. Kennedy
Here’s today’s dispatch from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. Doing well while doing good. You may not know Eloise DeJoria by name but chances are you know her face from movies like Weekend at Bernie’s, Grand Champion, Don’t Mess with the Zohan, Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps, and Wild Hearts. Angels Sing, her…
TV Review: Promising “When Calls the Heart” needs time to develop
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John W. Kennedy
Here’s today’s dispatch from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. When Calls the Heart debuts tonight (1/11) at 9:00 PM ET on Hallmark Channel. Synopsis (From the Hallmark website): When Calls the Heart tells the captivating story of Elizabeth Thatcher (Erin Krakow), a young teacher accustomed to her high society life, who receives her…
In “The Power of a Half Hour”, pastor Tommy Barnett offers tips on turning your life around in the time it takes to watch a TV sitcom
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John W. Kennedy
Here’s today’s dispatch from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. Skip The Big Bang Theory and make your dreams come true. That’s right. In the time it takes to watch a TV show, you can significantly alter the course of your life for the better. That’s the contention of popular pastor/bestselling author Tommy Barnett…
To fitness maven/author Molly Shattuck,”Vibrant Living” includes helping others
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John W. Kennedy
Here’s today’s dispatch from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. Doing good is good for you. So says healthy living expert Molly Shattuck who emphasizes a back-to basics approach to good health in her new book in her new book Vibrant Living (Hilton Publishing/Feb. 4) which, in its subtitle, promises in 21 days to…
New in 2014: Valerie Harper on TV + Vanessa Hudgens, Kevin Sorbo, Dean Cain and “Duck Dynasty” at the movies + “Three Wise Animals” and a talent to watch
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John W. Kennedy
Here’s 2014’s first dispatch from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. What’s new in the New Year? Here are five projects worth keeping an eye on. 1.) The Town That Came A-Courtin’ (UPtv, January 19 @ 7 PM ET – with encores at 9 and 11 PM ET) The UP Original Movie stars the…
My Christmas card to you
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John W. Kennedy
Here’s today’s dispatch from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. MERRY CHRISTMAS! I’m resting up and regrouping with the family until Jan. 5th. Thanks to all who support this blog — whether through assisting with content or distribution or simply by reading it. God bless you all and I wish you all a very…
“Duck Dynasty” suspension controversy a Culture War flashpoint
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John W. Kennedy
Here’s today’s dispatch from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. No ducking this controversy. It seems like everyone, including over a million Facebook users, is weighing in on A&E‘s decision to suspect Duck Dynasty star Phil Robertson following perceived anti-gay comments made to GQ Magazine. Here’s a sampling. Then I’ll throw in my two cents.…
Is Time Magazine’s Person of the Year a communist? “Pope Francis: Our Brother, Our Friend” author Alejandro Bermudez speaks out
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John W. Kennedy
Here’s today’s dispatch from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. Separating truth from media spin. By now you know that Time Magazine has snubbed me once again and named Pope Francis as it 2013 Person of the Year. In explaining the decision Time Deputy Managing Editor Radhika Jones says “The Pope came onto the scene…
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