Faith, Media and Culture

Here’s today’s dispatch from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. Stephen Colbert reflects on his Catholic faith. The late-night comedian visited America House hosted by America Magazine Editor-at-Large James Martin. (h/t Big Hollywood) Finding Jesus finds an audience. James Martin, a Jesuit priest, is among the contributors on CNN’s Finding Jesus: Faith, Fact, Forgery…

Here’s today’s dispatch from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. Finding Jesus: Faith, Fact and Forgery premieres tonight (3/1) on CNN @ 9:00 PM (ET) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQjYdcqeFkY&feature=youtu.be Mini-Review: Tonight’s premiere of the six-part CNN original series looks at the investigations into the authenticity of the Shroud of Turin, believed by many to the burial cloth…

Here’s today’s dispatch from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. Planning ahead. Production began this week in Vancouver, British Columbia in Canada on the Christmas-themed Angels in the Snow. The UP Premiere Movie stars Kristy Swanson (who played Buffy in the original film version of Buffy The Vampire Slayer) and Chris Potter (of the…

Here’s today’s dispatch from the crossroads of faith, media and culture Saying it in song. Mat Kearney has grown a following by writing and performing heartfelt songs that are life-affirming. His most recent album, 2011′s Young Love, debuted at #1 on the Billboard Digital Chart and #4 on the Billboard Top 200 chart. Just Kids,…

Here’s today’s dispatch from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. Living Boldly in a Culture of Unbelief. That the subtitle of The Politically Incorrect Jesus (BroadStreet Publishing), the new book from journalist and Renaissance Communications President Joe Battaglia which I recently reviewed and which inspires Christians (and other believers in timeless God-given principles) to…

Here’s today’s dispatch from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. Dancer and the Dame airs tonight (2/22) at 7:00 PM (ET) on UP TV. Synopsis (from the UP TV website): Down-and-out police detective Rick Dancer, struggling with a personal conflict, gives up on life and his job.  That all ends when he is paired…

Here’s today’s dispatch from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. A new Mission for Bond. The recent announcement that Cantinas Entertainment has acquired Mission Pictures, the inspirational/faith-themed film distribution company co-founded by Cindy Bond, is seen by both sides as a win for makers of life-affirming films. The  deal combines with an established P&A…

Here’s today’s dispatch from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. NBC releases epic trailer for A.D. The Bible Continues. The three-minute promo features clips from the series as well commentary from cast members and  executive producers Mark Burnett and Roma Downey.  With the Book of Acts and Paul’s letters as its foundation and inspiration,…

Here’s today’s dispatch from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. The Church in the world. While the Catholic Church is no stranger to news headlines (for both good and not-so-good reasons), little is known by the general public about its full-throttle engagement with the United Nations on issues related to such matters  refugees, religious…

Here’s today’s dispatch from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. A book that is as compelling as it is urgent. I just finished reading The Politically Incorrect Jesus by my friend Joe Battaglia. As the founder and president of Renaissance Communications, Joe is well-known for his support of positive faith-driven media. Yet, until now,…

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