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Sex. Graphic killings. Profanity. Adultery. Flip on the television, head for the movie theater, or open a newspaper and you can’t get away from it. How do you raise a family in a world supersaturated with media extolling toxic values that are not your own? Media critic Dr. Ted Baehr and legendary entertainer Pat Boone draw from their own extensive experiences and interviews with experts to help readers understand the power of the media and its influence on families. They also examine the ongoing threats to family values by those in the media who promote a humanistic worldview. Media consumers are challenged to understand their own worldviews, make wise choices and are given the information they need to do so. Baehr and Boone also look at the progress that has been made in family values programming in Hollywood, and offer hope for the future.
"A field guide for Christian screenwriters, actors, producers, directors, and more-- "--Cover.
your blueprint to RAISING godly children in a screen obsessed world.
A media-wise guide to learning how to make the right decisions about movies, TV and the media so that you and your family and friends can choose the good and reject the bad, and thus grow in faith, wisdom and understanding. What are your children watching? Do you know the impact of their entertainment choices on them? What is appropriate viewing at different age levels? How do children learn? This book addresses each of these issues and examines the ways different types of media present worldviews. Instead of just saying, "Toss out the TV and VCR," this book helps Christians, families and parents develop a discerning eye. Ted Baehr is chairman of the Christian Film & Television CommissionT and publishes MOVIEGUIDE(r): A FAMILY GUIDE TO MOVIES AND ENTERTAINMENT. Active in Hollywood, he consults with executives in the entertainment industry to encourage them to take the Christian worldview into consideration in their work. Ted has created, produced and directed television, radio and multimedia programs, is a popular speaker about the media, and has authored many books and article
A collection of essays that explore the lasting legacy of author C.S. Lewis and his "Chronicles of Narnia" series.
"Faith in God and Generals was penned and collected by my friends Ted Baehr and Susan Wales. As the pages of this anthology unfold, you will also become acquainted more intimately with many of the characters in the film. (Even in a three-plus-hour film, there is much more to be told about the historical characters.) The authors/editors have provided us with a closer look at these brave men and women as a companion piece to the movie. While the contributors of this inspiring book have expanded brilliantly on some of the characters appearing in the film, others in Faith in God and Generals are faces without names, and now they too will come alive on the pages of this book. Some of these gripping tales depict the strength, the angst, and the faith of the women left behind who loved these brave men.
Based on author Baehr's Movieguide( reviews, "What Can We Watch Tonight?" provides a comprehensive examination of movies produced between 1990 and 2001. Its reviews give readers the information they need to make sound decisions about what to watch.
Christians want to be inspired and equipped by God's grace so they can have the more abundant life that Jesus promised in John 1:10. While most of the culture has drifted away from the good news of John 1:10, more and more Hollywood movies proclaim it in word and deed. The book provides forty-five inspirational devotions that exemplify principles from God's Word, using powerful moments from over 150 great movies. Each devotion is insightful and uplifting, illustrating a meaningful theme, Some of the movies include: It's a wonderful life ; Hacksaw Ridge ; Sing ; Les Miserables; Squanto: a warriors tale ; God's Not Dead 2 ; Amazing grace ; and, Smurfs: the lost village. Movies are a powerful medium to communicate truth. Reel to Real will help you discover God's heart in movie favorites as you enjoy the relaxation of entertainment.
When a stranger appears and announces he's come to bring hope and grace to Paradise, the town isn't sure how to respond. He knows the unspoken secrets of each person's heart--and has the power to grant them. Soon, the unthinkable happens.