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TBN on the lookout for 'innovative' Christian programming
One News Now ^ | April 24, 2007 | Allie Martin

Posted on 05/01/2007 7:14:06 AM PDT by topcat54

The world's largest Christian television network has launched a contest in search of quality, independently produced programming that is family-friendly.

The contest is called the "INNOVATE Program Challenge" and involves each of Trinity Broadcasting Network's four digital networks. Entrants could submit programs at the recent Radio-Television News Directors Association meeting in Las Vegas. Submissions can also be mailed to the network's California offices.

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The Christian broadcasting entity hopes to "capture the imagination" of its viewers, says a press statement about the contest, and to move past the status quo.

"The stereotype is that Christian television is basically the TV evangelists up there [delivering] fire-and-brimstone preaching, waving the Bible, and asking for your money," says Higley. "We don't believe, at TBN, it's like that anymore -- and with the creation of our digital networks, we're really trying to have something for every member of the family."

(Excerpt) Read more at onenewsnow.com ...


TOPICS: Current Events
KEYWORDS: evangelicalism; wacky; world
On Kim Riddlebarger's blog he has a few suggestions for TBN:

"OK, so here's your big chance! What "innovative programming" would you propose for TBN? How about an "American Idol" type competition for the best faith-healer? What about a show like "The Osbournes" (remember? Ozzy and Sharon?), only set around the daily life of Paul and Jan? "

Some of Kim's readers responded with:


1 posted on 05/01/2007 7:14:07 AM PDT by topcat54
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To: drstevej; OrthodoxPresbyterian; CCWoody; Wrigley; Gamecock; Jean Chauvin; jboot; AZhardliner; ...

Great Reformed Ping List

For your enjoyment!!


2 posted on 05/01/2007 7:17:06 AM PDT by topcat54 ("... knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience." (James 1:3))
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My contribution:

Name That Prophecy with John Hagee where contestants try to identify specific world events, especially in the Middle East, with Bible prophecy.


3 posted on 05/01/2007 7:22:18 AM PDT by topcat54 ("... knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience." (James 1:3))
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Hehehe....

Since you mentioned it: Reformed Eye For The Arminan Guy

4 posted on 05/01/2007 7:23:22 AM PDT by Gamecock (The Gospel Provides What The Law Demands)
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666 – A Jack Bauer-type character works to instigate conditions to bring about the secret rapture and the start of the Great Tribulation through the setting up of the new world order/one world government/ten nation confederacy/global ecumenical church/antichrist seated in Jerusalem all in just 666 hours.

However, after the time is up and nothing happens, he is forced to revise his timeline, write a new edition of his book, find another wife, and explain why things didn’t quite work out as predicted.

(May be too painful to watch in real time.)


5 posted on 05/01/2007 7:42:22 AM PDT by topcat54 ("... knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience." (James 1:3))
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To: topcat54

Cooking with Moloch


6 posted on 05/01/2007 7:49:00 AM PDT by Alex Murphy
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Cooking with Moloch

You sure they don't already carry that program on the apostasy network?

If they're looking for innovative...how about something that proclaims the truth, or are they concerned that'll not play well on their middle east programming?

7 posted on 05/01/2007 7:51:58 AM PDT by highlander_UW (I don't know what my future holds, but I know Who holds my future)
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A burka for Jan, it would beautify America
8 posted on 05/01/2007 8:06:54 AM PDT by sticker
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“Donald’s Trumps: Apostle”


9 posted on 05/01/2007 11:02:42 PM PDT by D-fendr
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To: topcat54; Gamecock

Shouldn’t Jan have her own show by now? Praise the Lord and Pass the Makeup


10 posted on 05/02/2007 12:08:03 AM PDT by Thinkin' Gal
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