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Is there an unforgivable sin? Authors Andrew Farley and John Lynch offer a reassuring answer in “Gospel Zero: Reclaiming the Radical Message of Grace”
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John W. Kennedy
Here’s the latest from the crossroads of faith, media & culture: 03/20/25 It’s not about eternal punishment, it’s about eternal opportunity. As a believing Christian who grew up terrified of committing the dreaded “unforgivable sin,” I believe biblical scholars Andrew Farley and John Lynch have, via their new book Gospel Zero: Reclaiming the Radical Message…
Christian music artist Chris Tomlin on taking an executive producing seat for “The Last Supper” movie + Casting updates + “Believing is Seeing” film in the works
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John W. Kennedy
Here’s the latest from the crossroads of faith, media & culture: 03/14/25 Singing for His Supper. With an astounding 21 number-one radio singles, 30 top-ten hits (the most of any Christian artist) and over 7 billion streams Chris Tomlin has been hailed by Time Magazine as the “most often sung artist in the world.” Now…
As Great American Media announces its Easter programming, the company applauds FCC probe of YouTube TV’s alleged bias against faith-based programming
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John W. Kennedy
Here’s the latest from the crossroads of faith, media & culture: 03/10/25 Great American Media announces Easter programming for Great American Family channel and Great American Pure Flix streaming service. Picture courtesy of Great American Media “Easter is a time of renewal, hope, and reflection, reminding us of the profound impact of faith in our…
Will Democrats learn that hate doesn’t sell? + Movies “Rule Breakers” and “Between Borders” chronicle stories of actual fascism + Mediaguide Faith & Values Award winners +Friday Media Scroll
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John W. Kennedy
Here’s the latest from the crossroads of faith, media & culture: 03/07/25 When politicians show you who they are believe them. It was a week in which Democratic Party politicians made utter fools of themselves with ridiculous protests during President Trump‘s congressional speech (their paddle protest made it appear they thought they were attending a…
NewsNation’s Leland Vittert strikes a wise balance on Ukraine Oval Office dust-up + Oscar overview + Johnny Carson and the case for reviving broadcast networks
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John W. Kennedy
Here’s the latest from the crossroads of faith, media & culture: 03/03/25 Independent thinking. I give NewsNation’s Leland Vittert a lot of credit for not joining in the partisan media groupthink following Friday’s off-the-rails White House press gathering involving some jaw-dropping verbal exchanges between Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and President Trump. The host of On Balance…
When a politician name drops Jesus + Coming Attractions
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John W. Kennedy
Here’s the latest from the crossroads of faith, media & culture: 02/28/25 Note to Self: You don’t have to agree with a politician just because he name drops Jesus. In an interview on last night’s edition of NewsNation’s Cuomo (weeknight, 8:00 PM ET), Democratic Texas state Rep. James Talarico told host Chris Cuomo this: “Jesus…
Word Games starring John Oliver and Jane Fonda + “House of David” TV series inspires soundtrack + Fox & Friends Weekend’s Easter-themed concert series + Could “Niles & Daphne” get a “Frasier” spinoff?
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John W. Kennedy
Here’s the latest from the crossroads of faith, media & culture: 02/26/25 Mere words? So, you think you know what words like “unique” and “empathy” mean but, if you listen to shows like 60 Minutes or Hollywood royalty such as Jane Fonda, you may find yourself if we’re all even talking the same language anymore.…
Weekend entertainment highlights: “The Unbreakable Boy” in theaters, Narnia on stage + Karen Kingsbury talks about bringing “Someone Like You” to TV
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John W. Kennedy
Here’s the latest from the crossroads of faith, media & culture: 02/21/25 “Your mistakes don’t define you. How you heal does.” Now, there’s a message worth getting behind. The inspirational line appears in the above trailer for The Unbreakable Boy hitting theaters nationwide today. The promising inspirational film, based on a true story, follows the…
Christian journalist, scientist and podcaster Dr. Michael Guillén on teaming with a former Disney executive to step into the lion’s den and take on Woke Hollywood
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John W. Kennedy
Here’s the latest from the crossroads of faith, media & culture: 02/18/25 Philippians 4:8 – Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. Now there’s something of…
“The 21” honors Coptic martyrs + Delilah lights up Valentine’s Day as Rhiannon Fish (“The 100”) goes all in “For the Love of Chocolate” and a Christian marriage coach offers relationship advice + Annie Leibovitz joins “The Chosen” + “The Unbreakable Boy” comes together + “Rings of Power” renewed
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John W. Kennedy
Here’s the latest from the crossroads of faith, media & culture: 02/14/25 Brutal reminder. Ten years ago, the world was shocked when ISIS militants brutally executed 21 Coptic Christian prisoners in orange jumpsuits on a beach in Libya on February 15, 2015. The killers released a video showing all but the moments of death, which…
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