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May 2015

May 14, 2015

The 2015 Christopher Awards: Pictures Galore of a Hootin’ and Heartfelt Good Time

(Photos courtesy Paul Schneck) Every year I look forward to the Christopher Awards because I...

May 05, 2015

Christopher Award Winner for “The Flash” Notes Christopher Reeve’s “Superman” as Influence

As I wrote about recently, one of our Christopher Award winners this year is the...

April 2015

April 22, 2015

“When Calls the Heart’s” Brian Bird on Family TV Shows, eFangelism, & Modern Parables

Brian Bird has been a writer and producer in Hollywood for 30 years, working on...

April 21, 2015

“NY Med” TV Series & iHope School Founder Patrick Donohue to Receive Special Christopher Awards

NEW YORK, April 21, 2015 — At the 66th annual Christopher Awards ceremony here on...

April 09, 2015

“The Flash” Brings Old-Fashioned Heroism to the Modern TV Landscape

Tom Hanks has long been acknowledged as a modern-day Jimmy Stewart in the film world....

April 08, 2015

The 2015 Christopher Award Winners in Film, TV, and Books Are…

NEW YORK, April 8, 2015 — An Olympic gold medalist, the actor best known as...

March 2015

March 24, 2015

Blue Hair Ain’t Just for Old Ladies Anymore (& Other “American Idol” Musings)

(All photos property of Fox and American Idol) One of the noveltys on "American Idol"...

March 20, 2015

“Last Man Standing” and “Cristela” Bring a Little Religion to Prime Time

(All photos property of ABC/Disney) ABC is home to several family-oriented sitcoms, and sometimes they...

March 16, 2015

“Person of Interest’s” Fusco and Reese Catching Perps on the Corner

When I got to work this morning, I saw an ambulance, cop cars, and several...

March 04, 2015

UPDATE: Kelly Clarkson on Sexual Imagery, Curt Schilling on Bullies, & “House of Cards” on Jesus

A few quick observations on topics in the news today: 1. Since winning "American Idol"...

March 02, 2015

The Nuns Who Run a Cattle Ranch

(Photo property of NBC News) Last night, NBC News's Erica Hill reported on a group...

February 2015

February 24, 2015

EXCLUSIVE: Father Jonathan Morris on the Upcoming Mini-Series “A.D. The Bible Continues”

(Graphic property of NBC) Father Jonathan Morris recently visited Morocco and the set of the...

February 12, 2015

Christopher Award-winning CBS News Veteran Bob Simon Killed in Car Crash

(From l to r) Kevin Tedesco (Publicist, “60 Minutes”), Producer Magalie Laguerre-Wilkinson (Winner, “60 Minutes:...

January 2015

January 14, 2015

Since It’s Cold and Flu Season, Here’s Some Health Advice from Sheldon

(Photo property of CBS, Warner Brothers Television, and Chuck Lorre Productions) A few years ago...

December 2014

December 24, 2014

If You’re Looking for a Christmas Movie That Doesn’t Neglect Jesus, This One’s For You

(Photo via Hallmark Movies and Mysteries) This year, I was very behind on my regular...

November 2014

November 19, 2014

Jonathan Jackson + Enation on G.K. Chesterton, Desperate Prayers, Rebellious Hope, and More

There aren't a lot of rock albums out there that were partially inspired by G.K....

November 14, 2014

Exploring the Choice for Life & Single Motherhood on NBC’s “Parenthood”

The NBC TV series "Parenthood" is one of those shows that looks good, but I...

November 04, 2014

When Adam and Eve Met “Dancing with the Stars”

Seventeen-year-old Sadie Robertson from the Duck Dynasty clan has been a contestant on "Dancing with...

October 2014

October 07, 2014

How “Arrow’s” Oliver Queen Embraced the Commandment “Thou Shalt Not Kill”

It was his time on Purgatory that turned billionaire playboy Oliver Queen into a killer....

September 2014

September 30, 2014

New Reality TV Show Follows Five Young Women as They Consider Becoming Nuns

Here's a press release about an upcoming reality show on Lifetime TV about five young...

September 22, 2014

Politics, Media, & Even Some Aquinas: A Review of the “Madam Secretary” Pilot

Not only was the premiere of the CBS series "Madam Secretary" an entertaining introduction to...

September 19, 2014

Jesus-loving 12-Year-Old Sings Powerhouse Duet on “America’s Got Talent” Finale

It's no surprise that Jennifer Hudson can sing the heck out of the song "And...

August 2014

August 13, 2014

Jim Caviezel’s Role as High School Football Coach Reflects Jesus, Jimmy Stewart, & John Paul II

Jesus, Jimmy Stewart, and John Paul II. Actor Jim Caviezel believes that all three of...

August 11, 2014

UPDATE: Tears of a Clown: Robin Williams Dead at Age 63 of Apparent Suicide

The news that actor and comedian Robin Williams has died of an apparent suicide is...

August 03, 2014

UPDATE: Michael Johns Brought Soul to “American Idol.” Now May His Soul Rest in Peace

There's no shortage of stories that make you realize how fragile life is. That fact...

July 2014

July 30, 2014

Actor Kelsey Grammer Offers Forgiveness to His Sister’s Killer

Actor Kelsey Grammer is best-known for his comedic role as Frasier Crane on the TV...

July 29, 2014

Jim Caviezel Jumps Over a Table to Greet a Young Fan at Comic-Con

The "Person of Interest" panel at San Diego Comic Con this weekend featured stars Jim...

July 24, 2014

Son Thanks Mother for Gift of Life By Donating His Kidney to Save Her Life

I just came across this preview clip of tonight's episode of "NY Med" on ABC...

July 19, 2014

“Chivalry is not Dead…Among Small Children”

This classic entry from "America's Funniest Home Videos" was shared on Facebook this morning by...

July 15, 2014

Jack Bauer, Vengeance, and Agape: A Review of the “24: Live Another Day” Finale

(The following post was written between 9:00am and 10:00am.) You wouldn't expect a TV series...