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Faces & Places - Scott Ressmeyer and The Miracle Riders

A Heartwarming Story of the "Miracle Riders" Who Raised Over 1.5 Million Dollars for Chilren with Special Medical Needs.

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sntradioblog turned 4 today!

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A new twist to an old script.

Hello again.  Welcome back to my first sntradioblog in over a year. I took some time off to go back to college for an Internet Marketing Masters of Science degree from Full Sail University. Now, with that task completed, I’ll be blogging every week and sharing my thoughts on a variety of subjects including some new album reviews. That is in my writing heritage because I was a music reviewer for Christian Life Magazine (now Charisma) and Christian Bookseller ( a trade magazine) in the early to mid 1980′s.

But this particular blog is about a true first. A film that uses a word-for-word unedited adaptation of the New International Version Gospel of John for its script. Recently, I had the opportunity to speak with David Batty, who directed the movie, which is being released on Tuesday, October 6th on DVD and HD Digital by Lionsgate Home Entertainment. Here’s the interview link: http://www.sntradio.com/podcasts/gospel-of-john-dvd/

Mr. Batty is well-known internationally as a documentary filmmaker, and it is this style of telling a story that really brings The Gospel of John to life. Most documentaries have a narration which describes the on-screen action. This is exactly what this film delivers; the words of the Holy Bible enacted on-screen in an authentic setting and accurate that accurately portrays the scriptural account. The crucifixion scene may be intense for younger and sensitive viewers, but the Dove Foundation did grant its approval "with caution" because of this depiction.

The film was shot in Morocco and the cinematography is absolutely gorgeous.  One might think that it would be otherwise, but I found this film most compelling to watch and look forward to seeing the other three gospels as they have already been shot and are being edited. It is refreshing to see the Life of Christ lived out on the screen with God's word as the narrative and no agenda other than authenticity. My biggest takeaway is how well this inspired film, “The Gospel Of John”, tackles one of the impossible characteristics of Jesus for most people to comprehend: that of being fully God and fully human. You will believe.

James Burkhardt, Founder - SnTRadio.com

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sntradioblog turned 2 today!

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A “Real” Movie THE INVESTIGATOR starring Wade Williams

  I first met Wade Williams on September 11, 2009 in Orlando, FL at the One God Movement event at Lake Eola where my wife and I were helping out in the Green Room. Williams was there to sing a few songs in support of a newly released CD. He was one of the first to arrive,  so we had plenty of time to talk. I could tell from our conversation that he had already lived through a lifetime worth of experiences at a relatively young age including life on the street as an actor struggling in Los Angeles.

He began as a musician and singer acting in musical theater in Tennessee and then spent 20 years in the Hollywood grind where he had minor roles in TV and Film, mostly playing cops.  Sometimes, in preparation for certain roles he was allowed to “ride along” in police cruisers as they patrolled the streets and learn the professional work habits of successful police officers. To hear more directly about Wade Williams, check out the recent interview we had on the podcast page at SnTRadio.com. Click here:  http://www.sntradio.com/podcasts/

This real sense of police work is what Williams brings to the starring role of THE INVESTIGATOR. It is a biopic of sorts but like “Dragnet”, the names have been changed.  The script was written by the real person behind the main character that Williams portrays, Sergeant James Bunacore.  THE INVESTIGATOR is based on the true story of a recently retired police officer who in the middle of personal and professional tragedy accepts a job as a criminal justice teacher and baseball coach at a Christian high school after 20 years on the force. His students provide the spark that reignites the fire in his belly and his journey back to a fully productive life is as good as it gets. THE INVESTIGATOR is both inspiring and thrilling.

I do not want to spoil the film for you by revealing too much else but you will see a very good story told exceedingly well.  Williams describes this performance as “his best work to date”. The film debuts in select markets this weekend and holds nothing back in the emotions  and psychology of a well seasoned detective trying to solve one of the most cruelly horrific homicides in the history of man — the murder of Jesus Christ.

James Burkhardt, Founder sntradio.com