Jesus Decoded

Aired 2006-07. Catholic belief versus modern fiction Produced by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops

Was Jesus really married to Mary Magdalene? Did the Catholic Church suppress various secret Gospels that “tell the real truth” about Jesus and the early Church? These are questions that some readers of Dan Brown’s best-selling novel The Da Vinci Code ask. With the worldwide release of director Ron Howard’s film version May 19, many others are certain to be exposed to the sensational claims which call into question fundamental orthodox beliefs about Jesus and the Church. To help separate faith from fiction Jesus Decoded presented clear, accurate information on Christian and Catholic beliefs about the person of Jesus, his disciples, and the formation of the books included in the official canon of the Bible. Shot on location in Israel, Turkey, and Italy.

The Music of Vespers from Bethlehem….the Christmas City

Aired 2006-07. The Music of Vespers from Bethlehem….the Christmas CityPresented by the National Council of Churches USA

Celebrate the sounds of the season from Moravian College in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania (theChristmas City) as the Moravian Choir and Women’s Chorus perform a repertoire of sacred and spiritual songs from a wide variety of cultures.

 

Shadow Voices: Finding Hope in Mental Illness

Aired 2005-06 and 2011-12. Presented by the National Council of Churches USA; Produced by Third Way Media This program offered an inside look at what it is like to live with a mental illness and how individuals and their families find their way through medical, governmental, societal and spiritual issues.  Ten persons from across the U.S. and many sectors of the population with mental illness told their stories, plus experts and advocates in the field added perspectives and insights. Interviewees included former U.S. First Lady Rosalynn Carter and former U.S. Surgeon General Dr. David Satcher, along with Dr. William Anthony of Boston University, Dr. Joyce Burland, director of educational programs for NAMI, and Thomas Bornemann, director of the mental health center at the Carter Center.

An Easter Celebration

Aired 2005-06. An Easter Celebration (The Hope of Easter) Presented by the National Council of Churches USA; produced by The Crystal Cathedral

 

Through exciting musical performances – including The Gatlin Brothers, tenor Daniel Rodriguez, and pianist Roger Williams – and narration by legendary actor Charlton Heston, “An Easter Celebration” will invite viewers of all traditions to focus on the awe-inspiring significance of Christ’s resurrection.

Overlord: A Mighty Host

Aired 2005-06. Presented by the Southern Baptist Broadcast Communications Group On June 6, 1944, the greatest military operation in the history of the world succeeded in landing over 150,000 Allied troops on the beaches of northern France. Before the battle of Normandy was won in late August, these troops endured some of the most costly fighting of World War II. Overlord: A Mighty Host looked back sixty years on this awesome military event from the point of view of soldiers, sailors, and paratroopers who were involved in the invasion. The documentary examined the role of faith in the lives of these men — on that day in 1944 and today.

The Sounds of Christmas

Aired 2005-06.Produced by Southern Baptist Broadcast Communications Group Nothing stirs the memory like music and nothing brings the spirit of Christmas and nostalgia alive quite like "The Great Songs of Christmas" as performed by the Choir and Orchestra of the Second Baptist Church of Houston, Texas. Surrounded by glistening candlelight and sparkling Christmas trees, the great choir sang the beloved melodies of Christmas supported by the rich tonal color of symphonic accompaniment. Prepared especially for television, this time of music, celebration, and worship was a holiday experience you should not ave missed.

Personally Speaking 2005

Aired 2005-06. Produced by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops How do those who are in the public eye integrate spirituality into their lives?  Several famous people expounded on that topic when Msgr. Jim Lisante sat down with them for a heart-to-heart chat in an hour-long special, “Personally Speaking 2005.”

For more than 20 years, Msgr. Lisante has been interviewing prominent people in entertainment, sports, literature and other fields, and asking questions that most interviewers shy away from.  With his genial manner, "Msgr. Jim" approached the celebrity interview from a different angle and his guests talked openly about how faith and family intersect with celebrity and careers.  Past guests have included NBC’s Tim Russert, singer Aaron Neville and actress Catherine Hicks.

The Changing Face of Worship

Aired 2004-05. Presented by the Southern Baptist Broadcast Communications Group Today, postmodernism is largely defined as the denial of personal objectivity, the uncertainty of knowledge as well as the denial of the inherent goodness of knowledge, and the rejection of progress. These philosophical values have been widely transferred into our mainstream culture. Throughout North America, a rapidly growing movement known as "alternative worship" is helping people find absolute truth in a postmodern world in which all principles are questioned, all beliefs proclaimed equally valid, and everything is relative. The Changing Face of Worship explored some ways modern-day worship is changing using visual arts, edgy music, or even a chat room online to offer experiences that are both culturally relevant and theologically sound.

Personally Speaking

Aired 2004-05. Presented by United States Conference of Catholic Bishops   Does spirituality come into play in the lives of the rich and famous? Msgr. Jim Lisante knows that it does. For over twenty years, he’s been interviewing prominent people from the worlds of entertainment, sports, literature and other fields, asking questions that most interviewers avoid. With his affable manner, “Msgr. Jim” brought a fresh approach to the celebrity interview by encouraging his guests to talk about how faith and family intersect with celebrity and careers. Guests included “Meet the Press” managing editor and moderator Tim Russert and singer Aaron Neville.

Oh Davey

Aired 2003-04. “Oh Davey: History of the Davey & Goliath Television Series" began the ABC Vision & Values documentary series 2003-2004. The program featured "Davey and Goliath," a value-based children's program that aired on commercial television networks from 1960 through the mid-1980s. The original "Davey and Goliath" television series, created and owned by the former Lutheran Church in America (LCA), reached an estimated 1.7 million children and was aired in seven languages in 19 countries around the world. "Oh Davey" was hosted by Clifton Davis, from the television sitcom "Amen," and Mary McDonough, best known for her role as Erin on the television series "The Waltons." Set in a 3-D virtual environment, "Oh Davey" moved through the history of "Davey and Goliath", beginning with its inception in 1958 and continuing through the decades to the program's current productions. Created by both Art and Ruth Clokey, the original series was made through a technique known as stop-motion animation, a process where puppets are staged and moved little by little in each frame of film to give the illusion of movement when shown at broadcast speed. "Oh Davey" aired on ABC stations beginning September 14, 2003.  

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