Zachary Levi Is Hosting ‘David: King of Israel,’ a New Weekly Docudrama – RELEVANT
Zachary Levi is fronting a new four-episode docudrama series, David: King of Israel, serving as its on-camera host and narrator as the show walks viewers
Culture & Entertainment
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‘Blessed Earth’ and other Resources
Blessed Earthby Matthew Sleeth, MD (Zondervan, 2010)The Facts: Blessed Earth is a two-part DVD series (two DVDs, 6 lessons each, and two guidebooks) designed to lead small groups through discussions about creation care. Topics include a theology of the arts (Andy Crouch), the role of art in worship (John Witvliet), pastoring artists (Barbara Nicolosi), and even the danger of art (David Taylor).The Slant: Books on art in the church can be heady and abstract. This book asks the right questions—the sort that real live pastors might ask—and ventures some concrete answers.Calvin Institute of Christian WorshipThe Facts: Speaking of art and worship, the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship is dedicated to promoting “the study of Christian worship and the renewal of worship in worshiping communities worldwide.” The site includes resources for lay worshipers (on topics such as preparing oneself for worship) as well as for worship leaders and pastors.The Slant: It would be unfair to mention a book about worship and the arts without endorsing the work CICW has been doing for more than a decade.
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Notable Sacred Music of 2010
Twelve of the best albums in the choral and classical genres.
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Kings of Leon’s Faith Journey – RELEVANT
RELEVANT talks to Kings of Leon about their upbringing, faith story and why they don't regret being raised in a religious environment.
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Like a Sloppy Wet Kiss
While it's easy for me to criticize modern worship, I also criticize my own criticisms, based on what I observed at David Crowder's church music conference.
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Interpreting Cultural “Texts”
It's critical to exegete your culture and not just the Bible.
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Omen, Thou Art Loosed!
Christian critics let loose on The Omen, aren't feeling the love for The Break-Up, and are warming up to Al Gore in An Inconvenient Truth. A DVD release of Duma sets Christian reviewers raving, plus more reviews of Over the Hedge and The Lost City
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Kidman, Kung Fu, Kutcher, Caviezel, and King’s Ransom
Critics interpret The Interpreter, say A Lot Like Love is a lot of wasted time, get knocked out by Kung Fu Hustle, argue over Madison, and bury King's Ransom. Plus, a look back at the Vatican Top Ten Films list.
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Taking the NY Times to Task
A Passion-ate rebuke of The New York Times. Revenge and style quench Man on Fire. Life lessons elevate 13 Going on 30. Excessive sex and despair cause Young Adam to fall. Plus more on The Alamo.
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Passion, a Teen Porn Star, and a Period Piece
Critics punish The Girl Next Door, but some will remember The Alamo. Ella Enchanted fails to enchant, The Whole Ten Yards doesn't measure up, and Johnson Family Vacation gets lost. Plus: Good Bye Lenin! And more reviews of Dogville and Home on the Range.
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Zombies Conquer Box Office, Topple Passion
What Christian critics are saying about Dawn of the Dead, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Taking Lives, Secret Window, Agent Cody Banks 2, and The Passion.
