Faith, Media and Culture

Here’s the latest from the crossroads of faith, media & culture: 10/13/21 A five-alarm blaze threatens the U.S. Constitution. That’s an apt description of the danger ever-expanding Cancel Culture poses to the First Amendment and, by extension, the freedoms we all enjoy and rightfully expect. While the burning of America’s foundational document, at this point…

Here’s the latest from the crossroads of faith, media & culture: 10/08/21 Heaven sent. Jewish entrepreneur and podcaster Mark Gerson and his wife Rabbi Erica Gerson are committing $18 million dollars to support the lifesaving work of African Mission Healthcare (AMH), a nonprofit Christian missionary organization Gerson co-founded with his friend of 30 years Dr.…

Here’s the latest from the crossroads of faith, media & culture: 10/06/21 In the beginning there was Lauren Green. Fox News‘ chief religion correspondent was the first reporter the network hired when it launched 25 years ago tomorrow (10/7). She joined members of Fox News senior management, including CEO Suzanne Scott (center) and other on-air…

Here’s the latest from the crossroads of faith, media & culture: 10/04/21 Reba turns 20.The popular sitcom (currently seen on UPtv) starring country music superstar Reba McEntire is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its debut. To mark the event, McEntire and her co-star Melissa Peterman will be participating in a Facebook Live presentation hosted by…

Here’s the latest from the crossroads of faith, media & culture: 10/01/21 Black & Blue. The discord between cops and the communities they serve that was exacerbated following the horrific killing of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer last year and led to the Defund the Police movement may have been great for cable…

Here’s the latest from the crossroads of faith, media & culture: 09/29/21 NEDY is Made to Be a force for good. The fast-rising pop star believes that applies to every one of us as she spreads a message of self-love and strength through the release of her latest single. Having experienced bullying herself, she hopes…

Here’s the latest from the crossroads of faith, media & culture: 09/27/21 Fox Nation streaming Roe v. Wade. I’m guessing there wasn’t much of a bidding war for this star-studded hot potato of a movie about the landmark 1973 Supreme Court ruling that legalized abortion – but that’s just because, no matter how well done,…

Here’s the latest from the crossroads of faith, media & culture: 09/24/21 This is a big month for fans of Alex and Stephen Kendrick. The Kendrick Brothers are known as the visionaries behind such successful faith-themed films as Flywheel(2003), Facing the Giants (2006), Fireproof(2008), Courageous(2011),  War Room (2015) and Overcomer (2019). Their productivity is particularly…

Here’s the latest from the crossroads of faith, media & culture: 09/22/21 The Starling starring Melissa McCarthy, Chris O’Dowd and Kevin Kline lands (and soars) on Netflix this Friday. My review follows the synopsis and trailer below. After that, you can read my conversation with the film’s director (and co-producer) Theodore Melfi (St. Vincent, Hidden…

Here’s the latest from the crossroads of faith, media & culture: 09/20/21 Joel Soisson’s new Adventure. Perhaps the most prolific producer-director-screenwriter you’ve never heard of, Joel Soisson scored a major success by producing the 1989 cult comedy classic Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure and has been working pretty consistently ever since. His own Hollywood adventures…

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