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Movie review: “The Christmas Candle” shines bright
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John W. Kennedy
Here’s today’s dispatch from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. In the tradition of A Christmas Carol…comes this film adaptation of Pastor Max Lucado‘s bestselling book The Christmas Candle opening in over 400 theaters this weekend. Synopsis (from the film’s website): Deep in the heart of the English countryside lies the enchanting village of…
From page to screen: Pastor/Author Max Lucado talks about seeing his bestselling book “The Christmas Candle” turned into a movie
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John W. Kennedy
Here’s today’s dispatch from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. A Christmas parable. With over 100 books to his name, Max Lucado, leader of the Oak Hills Church in San Antonio, has been called “America’s Pastor” by Christianity Today and has established himself as both an uncommonly inspirational orator and a master storyteller. The…
Rick Santorum’s new campaign is to uplift the culture through movies like “The Christmas Candle”
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John W. Kennedy
Here’s today’s dispatch from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. From presidential candidate to movie mogul. On Friday (11/22), it will be exactly five months since former GOP presidential candidate Rick Santorum appeared on fellow former GOP presidential candidate Mike Huckabee‘s Fox News Channel show and announced his new job as CEO of EchoLight…
This just in: Trans World Radio mobilizing spiritual and physical support for those hit by Philippines typhoon
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John W. Kennedy
Here’s today’s dispatch from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. Air support. This just came into my inbox and I thought I’d share it with you because the people of the Philippines can you all the help they can get right now. CARY, N.C., Nov. 18, 2013 – As supplies to meet physical essentials have…
The road to “Boonville” is being paved with faith, talent and determination
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John W. Kennedy
Here’s today’s dispatch from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. Noteworthy email. So, I opened my inbox one day and found this message: Hi, In case you don’t remember me…I’m the one you ‘Bonked’ in the head at the convention. ;o) Well we have completed several phases of our film and wanted to have…
This Just In: “Heaven is for Real” trailer
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John W. Kennedy
Here’s today’s dispatch from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. Hot preview: Due out next April 16th (just in time for Easter), Heaven is for Real, based on a true story which became a mega-bestselling book, is one of the most highly-anticipated faith-based films of 2014. Test screenings are reportedly scoring off the charts.…
Airing this weekend, Hallmark Channel’s “The Christmas Ornament” sparkles with likable characters and unpretentious wisdom
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John W. Kennedy
Here’s today’s dispatch from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. The Countdown to Christmas continues…The Christmas Ornament airs this Saturday night (11/16) at 8:00 PM ET on The Hallmark Channel. Synopsis (from The Hallmark Channel website): Newly widowed Kathy (Kellie Martin) plans to skip out on decking the halls and trimming the tree this…
A rundown of five faith-themed films out on DVD
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John W. Kennedy
Here’s today’s dispatch from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. Faith on DVD. One sure sign of audience demand for strong, faith-themed films is the success they’ve been having not only at the box office but on DVD. Here’s a round-up of the latest assortment of films being made available to the home entertainment…
Review: “Pete’s Christmas” + Producer Brian Wells on the art of producing quality family films for television
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John W. Kennedy
Here’s today’s dispatch from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. Mini-Review: Pete’s Christmas – airing 8:00 PM ET tonight (9/8) on Hallmark Channel’s Walden Family Theater Traditional yet hip, Pete’s Christmas is really the kind of family holiday film the broadcast networks used to provide us every year. These days, thankfully, that vacuum is…
ARC CEO Trevor Drinkwater talks about “Pete’s Christmas” and the outlook for producing more family films for Hallmark
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John W. Kennedy
Here’s today’s dispatch from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. A new Christmas classic? That’s what ARC Entertainment CEO Trevor Drinkwater hopes he has on his hands with Pete’s Christmas. The holiday-themed edition of Hallmark Channel’s Walden Family Theater joins Return to Nim’s Island, Space Warriors, Dear Dumb Diary, The Watsons Go to Birmingham and…
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