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Parents don’t need government to protect their children from social media + “Christmas in Heaven” offers kids a hope-filled view of the afterlife + Animated film “The King Kings” set for Easter release
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John W. Kennedy
Here’s the latest from the crossroads of faith, media & culture: 12/02/24 Australia bans social media for kids under 16. From Forbes: A ban on social media for children under 16—which drew criticism from social media companies and leaders—passed the Australian senate on Thursday, poising it to become the world’s first law designed to keep…
Fox News’ Emily Compagno proclaims God has American troops “Under His Wings” + Fox & Friends’ Christmas concert lineup
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John W. Kennedy
Here’s the latest from the crossroads of faith, media & culture: 11/27/24 God is never outnumbered. In her just-released book Under His Wings: How Faith on the Front LinesHas Protected American Troops, Emily Compagno, co-host the popular Fox News panel program Outnumbered (weekdays, Noon ET), Emily Compagno writes of the special bond she believes exists…
Christmas season events + “The Chosen: Last Supper”coming to theaters in 2025
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John W. Kennedy
Here’s the latest from the crossroads of faith, media & culture: 11/25/24 Leaning into Christmas. I don’t know about you but I’m feeling especially grateful and hopeful as Thanksgiving arrives and we head toward Christmas and a new year. Here’s hoping the media gatekeepers have gotten the very clear message that their audience is done…
Review: “Martin Scorsese Presents: The Saints” on Fox Nation + Coming Attractions
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John W. Kennedy
Here’s the latest from the crossroads of faith, media & culture: 11/15/24 Saintly sagas. Executive produced and narrated by the iconic filmmaker, Martin Scorsese Presents: The Saints premieres with the story of Joan of Arc this Sunday on Fox Nation. Additional episodes featuring will roll out weekly through December 8th focusing on such heroes of…
Trump gets comic book seal of approval + Real-life Avengers get Cabinet posts + “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” is a box office hit + PR master Kevin Wandra promoted to Vice President at Carmel Communications
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John W. Kennedy
Here’s the latest from the crossroads of faith, media & culture: 11/14/24 Is this the start of the TCU (Trump Cinematic Universe)? After all, before there was the MCU there was Marvel Comics and the Trump political saga has all the elements of great cinema – but we’re getting ahead of ourselves. For now, however,…
Culture is now downstream from politics as late-night hosts meltdown over their lack of relevance and media consolidation looms
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John W. Kennedy
Here’s the latest from the crossroads of faith, media & culture: 11/08/24 Change is in the air. The decisive political victory delivered by Donald Trump and the Republicans presents an opportunity to break the left-wing stranglehold on the media. As Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav puts it “It’s too early to tell, but it…
Trump’s victory + The Babylon Bee’s Kyle Mann on the future on political humor and preparing for the Apocalypse
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John W. Kennedy
Here’s the latest from the crossroads of faith, media & culture: 11/06/24 God doesn’t call the perfect, He perfects the called. Not that Donald Trump is perfect. None of us are but I do believe the crucible he has come through (including oppressive lawfare and two assassination attempts) have, with the grace of God, has…
Superheroes take sides in Campaign ’24 + Election Day with Kevin Sorbo
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John W. Kennedy
Here’s the latest from the crossroads of faith, media & culture: 11/05/24 Avengers assemble! The great American rumble for democracy is here as partisans for both sides are putting in their final push to get out there voters. Vice President Kamala Harris is leaning heavily into the appeal of her backers among the Hollywood and…
Andrew Erwin on producing “The Greatest Christmas Pageant Ever”+ Upcoming “Bonhoeffer” biopic explores the Nazi-era Lutheran pastor’s message for our time
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John W. Kennedy
Here’s the latest from the crossroads of faith, media & culture: 11/01/24 Yes, Virginia, faith can be funny. In bringing the classic Christmas book The Greatest Christmas Pageant Ever to the big screen (opening next Friday Nov. 8th), prolific faith-theme producer Andrew Erwin (Ordinary Angels, Jesus Revolution) continues to demonstrate an ability to tell bridge-building…
“God Bless the U.S.A.” rocks + Chris Pratt’s “Fighting Spirit” + Shazam! Look who’s for Trump + Faith-themed election drama to stream on Great American Pure Flix
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John W. Kennedy
Here’s the latest from the crossroads of faith, media & culture: 10/30/24 Faith and patriotism are back. However the election turns out next week, it seems our nation and our culture are poised for a revival of not just faith and patriotism but gratitude for all the blessings we have received from God and the…
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