EDITOR’S NOTE: Once a month in 2020, The Pathway will examine a classic Hollywood retelling of a biblical story, compare it to the actual Word of God, and discuss its artistic merits. Viewed critically from a biblical worldview, the stretch of biblical epics from the 1940s, ‘50s and ‘60s can prompt discussion and appreciation for God’s truly magnificent story. To see all the Movie Club entries, visit www.mbcpathway.com/movieclub. The Movie 1965’s “The Greatest Story Ever Told” is a … [Read more...]
‘God of Liberty’ – Historian, author Thomas Kidd discusses U.S. Founders’ faith in exclusive interview
KANSAS CITY – Historian Thomas Kidd serves as a distinguished visiting professor at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary here. He is the author of several books about the founding era of the United States, including God of Liberty: A Religious History of the American Revolution; Patrick Henry: First Among Patriots; Benjamin Franklin: The Religious Life of a Founding Father; George Whitefield: America’s Spiritual Founding Father; and The Great Awakening: The Roots of Evangelical … [Read more...]
Mohler releases book on secularism, culture, the Church
LOUSIVILLE (BP) – Over the last 100 years, a cultural, moral and political shift has taken place in Western society that has led to broad devaluing and rejection of Christian truth claims, both privately and in the public square, R. Albert Mohler argues in a new book, The Gathering Storm. He asserts that the place of Christian convictions within Western society has gradually eroded, and says this erosion will have monumental effects on modern society. In the book Mohler, president of The … [Read more...]
Peck leads a complicated, moving ‘David and Bathsheba’
EDITOR’S NOTE: Once a month in 2020, The Pathway will examine a classic Hollywood retelling of a biblical story, compare it to the actual Word of God, and discuss its artistic merits. Viewed critically from a biblical worldview, the stretch of biblical epics from the 1940s, ‘50s and ‘60s can prompt discussion and appreciation for God’s truly magnificent story. To see all the Movie Club entries, visit www.mbcpathway.com/movieclub. The Movie 1951’s “David and Bathsheba” was a direct … [Read more...]
Sight & Sound makes five shows available online
BRANSON – The family getaway to Branson over Memorial Day may have cancelled, but a Sight & Sound show might still be in the works for families looking for an entertaining evening at home. Sight & Sound Theatres has put five of its shows online available for rent ($4.99-$5.99) or purchase ($14.99-$19.99). Those shows are: JESUS, Jonah, Moses, Samson and the show that would be performed live if the Branson theater were open, Noah. All were filmed during live performances at the … [Read more...]
‘King of Kings’ takes artistic license with mixed results
EDITOR’S NOTE: Once a month in 2020, The Pathway will examine a classic Hollywood retelling of a biblical story, compare it to the actual Word of God, and discuss its artistic merits. Viewed critically from a biblical worldview, the stretch of biblical epics from the 1940s, ‘50s and ‘60s can prompt discussion and appreciation for God’s truly magnificent story. To see all the Movie Club entries, visit www.mbcpathway.com/movieclub. The Movie Here we have an interesting selection for our … [Read more...]
Calculate social media church attendance correctly
NASHVILLE (BP) – Social media gets a bad rap most of the time as the stage for much of the division in our society. As ingrained as it has become in many of our lives, I hear more people complain about its negative effects than praising it for any benefit it may provide. But during the COVID-19 pandemic, it is safe to say pastors and churches are more grateful for social media than they have ever been. Countless churches are using platforms like Facebook, Instagram and YouTube to deliver … [Read more...]
‘Jesus’ returns to TV May 13, DVD and download coming May 15
LANCASTER, Pa. – An estimated three million people watched the first-ever TV broadcast of a Sight & Sound Theatres stage production on Easter weekend as JESUS debuted on TBN. Viewership included both traditional broadcast and digital streaming. Demand has prompted an encore broadcast on TBN on May 13, leading up to the wide release of JESUS on DVD and digital download on May 15. “We’re thrilled to share this special encore television broadcast of JESUS on TBN,” said Sight & … [Read more...]
‘Ten Commandments’ earns spot as Easter tradition
EDITOR’S NOTE: Once a month in 2020, The Pathway will examine a classic Hollywood retelling of a biblical story, compare it to the actual Word of God, and discuss its artistic merits. Viewed critically from a biblical worldview, the stretch of biblical epics from the 1940s, ‘50s and ‘60s can prompt discussion and appreciation for God’s truly magnificent story. To see all the Movie Club entries, visit www.mbcpathway.com/movieclub. The Movie I had one movie in mind when I pitched The … [Read more...]
Missourians contribute to COVID-19 ebook
NASHVILLE – Hope amid the COVID-19 crisis is the focus of a new ebook, A Pandemic Proposal: Viral Vitality … Hope for the Human Soul by former Baptist Press editor Art Toalston, with contributions from three Missourians. Even amid the horrors of a global pandemic, Toalston writes, “a distinct vitality” can be experienced “in our souls, in our circumstances, in our relationships, in the world within our sphere of influence, and in how we each move into the future beyond the sorrows of the … [Read more...]
Sight & Sound’s ‘JESUS’ to be broadcast, streamed on TBN this weekend
BRANSON – With movie theaters closed, the greatest rescue story of all time comes to life in a special Easter weekend television broadcast. More than one million people have experienced the live performance of JESUS at Sight & Sound’s theater in Lancaster, Pa. Now, with a planned cinema event canceled due to theater closures from COVID-19, audiences from around the world will have the opportunity to witness the spectacle – exclusively on TBN, or watch it on demand anytime through the … [Read more...]
Epidemics not a novelty in history of Christianity
LONDON, England – Blue crosses marked many doors of disease-ridden London homes in 1563. That year, the bubonic plague once again ravaged England’s capital city, despite efforts to prevent the spread of disease: Stray dogs throughout the city, thought to transmit the plague, were rounded up and killed. Bonfires – believed to “consume the corrupt airs” – filled the streets at sundown three times each week. Plays, fairs and other gatherings were prohibited, and London’s Christians were … [Read more...]
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