I admit, it’s mind-blowing to think that two decades have passed since San Diego rock band Switchfoot released their career-defining fourth studio album, The Beautiful Letdown on February 25, 2003. All kinds of changes for the trio surrounded the release of the album, from being completely without a record label […]
Author: JFH
“Redemption Road Coffee: A Coffee Review” by John DiBiase
I don’t think, after over 25 years of writing about music and movies, I ever imagined I’d be writing about coffee. But with the debut of Redemption Road Coffee and an offer to try some of their flavors out, this coffee drinker couldn’t possibly pass this tasty opportunity up. I […]
Josh Balogh’s “Top 20 Forefront Record Releases of All-Time”
Forefront Records was my go-to trusted label growing up. Every trip to the brick and mortal Christian bookstore from 1992-1999 I’d always hunt out the yellow lettering on the cd spine as I looked to bolster my ever-growing collection. Founded in 1987 by Dan R. Brock, Eddie DeGarmo, Dana Key, and […]
New Book “Navigating the Blues” Offers Hope for Overcoming Worry, Anxiety, and Depression
New Book “Navigating the Blues” Offers Hope for Overcoming Worry, Anxiety, and Depression NEWS Source: Nashville PR Monday, January 23, 2023 — Our Daily Bread Publishing has announced the release of the new book, Navigating the Blues: Where to Turn When Worry, Anxiety, or Depression Steals Your Hope, by Katara Washington Patton — […]
“The Unusual Tale” by Julia Guagliardi, HOVR studio
Animated musicals are more popular than ever. We see this in the success of Disney. Despite this, they are very few Christian animated musicals. The biblical account of the Christmas story has never been animated. The closest to come to it was The Star by Sony pictures. This is an […]
“Our Confidence,” by Phil Craig
I’m not sure what your experience is, but I find my confidence is fickle. Sometimes I feel strong and full of faith and then the next day I feel like quitting. My soul can feel tossed to and fro. I need to remind myself to not let my emotions change […]
New book on parenting reveals the importance of fathers being the spiritual leaders of their families
NEWS SOURCE: The Adams Group For Immediate Release (Tacoma, WA) — A recent Barna survey revealed that 73% of U.S. parents are concerned about their children’s spiritual development. The survey also showed a majority (58%) of non-Christian parents are interested in ensuring their children have a healthy relationship with spirituality. […]
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR BOB GOFF TEACHES CHILDREN THAT THEIR DREAMS HAVE A PURPOSE WITH UPCOMING STORYBOOK “DREAM BIG FOR KIDS”
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR BOB GOFF TEACHES CHILDREN THAT THEIR DREAMS HAVE A PURPOSE WITH UPCOMING STORYBOOK “DREAM BIG FOR KIDS” Children’s Title Coauthored With Daughter Lindsey Goff Viducich Releases October 4 Via Tommy Nelson, Available now for Preorder San Diego, Calif. (August 18, 2022) – New York Times bestselling author Bob […]
“2012: 25 Christian Albums Celebrating 10 Years” by Josh Balogh
Today we visit the year 2012 and highlight twenty-five excellent offerings from the world of faith-based music. The albums span musical stylings from hip-hop, to singer-songwriter—pop-punk, hard rock, Americana, and indie-rock to avant-garde modern worship. There’s a comeback album, a final album, a one-hit wonder, a magnum opus, and plenty […]
As Six Million Refugees Flee Ukraine, a Rwandan Refugee Who Survived Genocide Highlights the Plight of Refugees Coming to America—and a Plea for Action
After fleeing the Rwandan genocide, William Mwizerwa founded the non-profit for other refugees in the US, Legacy Mission Village. There was even a feature film made about his life (and now a book) entitled Beautifully Broken. Michael W. Smith had this to say about the book: “Beautifully Broken is a powerful story of […]