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2015-07-16T14:53:22-08:00

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Outspoken Christian QB Russell Wilson Hosts Tonight’s ‘Kids’ Choice Sports Awards’

Last updated on: July 16, 2015 at 2:53 pm By Kate O'Hare

Forget the politicized ESPYs — and the dodgy backroom Disney maneuvering behind its choice for the Arthur Ashe Courage Award — if you want to see an awards show that’s actually about athletics, tune in tonight (Thursday, July 16) at 8 p.m. ET for Nickelodeon’s “Kids’ Choice Sports Awards,” coming live from Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles, California. Seattle Seahawks quarterback and public Christian Russell Wilson — who recently made headlines when the 26-year-old said he and his girlfriend, singer... Read more

2015-07-14T19:22:27-08:00

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Jim Gaffigan and the Priest: A Love Story

Last updated on: July 14, 2015 at 7:22 pm By Kate O'Hare

On Wednesday, July 15, at 10 p.m. ET/PT, TVLand premieres the half-hour comedy “The Jim Gaffigan Show.” It’s is a fictionalized version of the life of the food-loving Catholic comedian, who, together with wife Jeannie (Ashley Williams), is depicted raising five kids in a two-bedroom New York City apartment. Gaffigan and his real-life wife, also named Jeannie, are partners both in stand-up comedy writing and as executive producers of the TV series. In late May, I had an extensive chat with the Gaffigans... Read more

2015-07-11T09:46:08-08:00

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Aerosmith Meets ‘Amazing Grace’ — A Story About Life, Starring Steven Tyler

Last updated on: July 11, 2015 at 9:46 am By Kate O'Hare

The Holy Spirit does interesting things if you follow Him, especially on the Internet. A friend of mine — a larger-than-life guy who’s gone through a lot of ups and downs and is now a passionate Christian — posted this video on Facebook. It shows former Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler singing “Amazing Grace” with a gospel singer. My friend noted that, as a Prodigal Son himself, he particularly appreciated this song. I’ve always loved it, but I know some Catholics... Read more

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2015-07-10T22:01:28-08:00

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‘Of Kings and Prophets’: Biblical Tale Gets a Dramatic Do-Over

Last updated on: July 10, 2015 at 10:01 pm By Kate O'Hare

Already pulled from ABC’s fall schedule in early June, after a mixed reaction from advertisers, the Old Testament drama “Of Kings and Prophets” is getting a thorough revamp. Based on the Book of Samuel, it follows the inevitable clash of Israel’s King Saul and the young shepherd David. One hesitates to say much more about it, since no footage from the original pilot will survive. There have also been new casting announcements, including Jeanine Mason as Saul’s daughter, and Nathaniel... Read more

2015-07-10T19:02:18-08:00

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Stealth Catholicism: How Have I Watched ‘Any Given Sunday’ …

Last updated on: July 10, 2015 at 7:02 pm By Kate O'Hare

… like, 20 times over the years, and never noticed these things? I’ve always been a big fan of the 1999 Oliver Stone film (he’s kind of a loon, but I do like some of his movies — and we share the same birthday, so he can’t be all bad) about a professional football team, and I watch it about every time it comes on TV. But it was not until today that realized a few things: When Miami Sharks... Read more

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2015-07-10T18:40:38-08:00

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‘Self/Less’: An Accidental Morality Play

Last updated on: July 10, 2015 at 6:40 pm By Kate O'Hare

This can’t be repeated often enough — preach in a movie, and you’ll lose the vast majority of the unconverted and a good chunk of the converted. With the possible exception of a slice of the Evangelical audience, people don’t go to movies for a sermon — religious or secular. They want to be entertained and possibly given food for thought. And if that can be achieved with some larger questions about life and morality sneaked in under the radar,... Read more

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2015-07-10T12:49:06-08:00

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Seahawk QB Russell Wilson Talks God, All the Media Hears Is ‘No Sex’

Last updated on: July 10, 2015 at 12:49 pm By Kate O'Hare

Although he’s only 26, Russell Wilson has already been offered and rejected $1M to play baseball (twice), been to two Super Bowls with the Seattle Seahawks, won the first one (in only his second year in the NFL), been married (to his high school sweetheart) and divorced — and given his life to Jesus at the age of 14. Obviously, considering the divorce and the Super Bowl loss, becoming a disciple of Christ didn’t solve all Wilson’s problems, but it has... Read more

2015-07-06T14:50:14-08:00

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Military ‘American Ninja Warrior’: A Sailor Celebrates Life as a Gift From God

Last updated on: July 6, 2015 at 2:50 pm By Kate O'Hare

Tonight (Monday, July 6) on NBC’s “American Ninja Warrior,” veterans and active-duty military compete on a new iteration of the reality-competition show’s challenging obstacle courses, against the backdrop of the USS Iowa museum ship at the Port of Los Angeles. On June 6, I spent a long night at the finals of the military tryout, braving the cold (which is 65 degrees here in L.A.) to stick it out well past midnight to see the first competitor actually finish the... Read more

2015-07-06T14:50:33-08:00

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From Bing Pulse to Inmoji to D-Box, Tech That Will Rock Your World

Last updated on: July 6, 2015 at 2:50 pm By Kate O'Hare

If Jesus was walking the Earth today, would He have an app? I don’t know about that, but I’d be pretty surprised if He didn’t have a Website. Although it’s not on the radar of a lot of Christians, the world of tech is wide open. Imagine if one of us had invented Facebook or Twitter or Instagram or Pinterest (and we’re crazy if we’re not making use of these things), or founded Microsoft or Apple. If you’re serious about... Read more

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2015-07-04T21:29:22-08:00

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5 Possible Reasons ‘A.D.’ Was Axed

Last updated on: July 4, 2015 at 9:29 pm By Kate O'Hare

NBC has opted out of a second season of “A.D.: The Bible Continues,” but that doesn’t mean the story of the founding of our Church will be off TV forever. “A.D.” was the highly anticipated followup to producer/spouses Mark Burnett and Roma Downey’s blockbuster 2013 History miniseries “The Bible,” but it never measured up to that project’s ratings. Despite a promising beginning, over the 12 episodes, it averaged about 6.5M viewers and a 1.0 rating in the vital Adults 18-49... Read more

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