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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…
Entrepreneur-turned-actor Drew Waters is living his own “Ultimate Life”
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John W. Kennedy
Here’s today’s dispatch from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. Why Drew Waters can so relate to his role as Red Stevens. I gave The Ultimate Life a good review when it opened in theaters earlier this year. Now, that it’s out on Blu-Ray and DVD, the epic rags-to-riches saga of a hard-driving businessman’s…
TV REVIEW: “FINDING CHRISTMAS” ON THE HALLMARK CHANNEL
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John W. Kennedy
Here’s today’s dispatch from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. Finding Christmas airs tonight (12/15) @ 8:00 PM ET on The Hallmark Channel. Synopsis (from The Hallmark Channel website): Single mother Ryan (Tricia Helfer) has just about given up on dating after her divorce, happily accepting her young son as the most important man…
TV Review: UP’s “Marry Me for Christmas”
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John W. Kennedy
Here’s today’s dispatch from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. Marrying UP. UP TV, which bills itself as “America’s Christmas Channel,” presents the world-premiere film Marry Me for Christmas tonight (12/14) at 7:00 PM ET with encores at 9:00 PM ET and 11:00 PM ET. The movie will also air tomorrow night on UP’s…
Media suddenly celebrating Catholics + Author/actor Turk Pipkin talks about how a Christmas story he wrote for his family became a bestselling book and a star-studded movie
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John W. Kennedy
Here’s today’s dispatch from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. Catholics suddenly hot in the media. On Monday, I published an interview with Alyssa Bormes, author of a new book called The Catechism of Hockey. The very next day comes a report that the Missouri-based contemplative nuns Benedictines of Mary, Queen of Apostles have…
DVD Reviews: “Angels Sing” and “The Ultimate Life”
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John W. Kennedy
Here’s today’s dispatch from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. Two faith-themed films are out on DVD today (12/10), both worth catching. Angels Sing Synopsis (from the film’s website): Harry Connick, Jr. stars as Michael Walker, who, as a child, wished every day was Christmas. That is, until a tragic accident crushed his holiday…
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