May 17, 2004 Leslie
J. Monreal
Director, PR
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Rachel Bunge
Publicist
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FAITH IS THE FOCUS IN NEW
TALK/DEBATE SHOW ON PAX
--‘Faith Under Fire,’ Hosted by
Author and Legal Expert Lee Strobel,
gGets to the hHeart of FaithSpiritual cControversies--
(West
Palm Beach, FL) – As discussions of faith take
center stage across America, PAX TV presents a talk/debate show beginning this
fall that accelerates the conversation to a whole new level. Entitled “Faith Under Fire,” the provocative
bold
and edgy hour-long series is a forum for all points of view, a provocative program
that runs straight to the heart of faith issuestakes an unflinching
look at the most controversial issues involving religion and spiritual beliefs.
Hosted by former Chicago
Tribune legal expert and renowned author Lee Strobel, “Faith Under Fire”
puts the topic of faith to the test, in a fast-paced andand entertaining round-tableface-off
format. Whether it’s a discussion involving of Islam,
atheism, Buddhism, Christianity or humanism, “Faith Under Fire” draws guests
from the worlds of current events, pop culture, academia, and the arts and
sciences. While the public profile of
guests may vary, each will be selected for their provocative fascinating insights
and passion for the topic. The panel
tackles tough,the toughest
rarely-asked faith-related questions, creating fervent
exchanges and igniting strong debates.
Do faith and politics mix? When it is moral to wage war? Why
can’t we live forever? When
is it okay to lie?
Is there only one way to God? Does sexy teen advertising promote
promiscuity Can reincarnation be
proven? Does organized religion cause world terrorismWhat causes religious
barbarism? Should gays adopt children? Why
does God allow evil? Does religion
subjugate women?? Putting Shining a
spotlight on standard talk subject matter through a lens of faith, topics like
health, money, crime, culture, sex, politics and celebrity are explored. “No topic is off-limits,” aAccording
to Strobel. “We take faith seriously
enough to put it to the test
and see which viewpoint is the most credible. People feel strongly
about these issues. My guess is that we’ll have a lot of viewers shouting back at
their TV sets!”, “In a sense, I’ll be
acting as a traffic cop - keeping the action and debate moving and making sure
that everyone’s point of view is explored.”
No topic is off-limits on “Faith Under Fire.”
Lee Strobel is a best-selling author and public speaker and and the former award-winning legal
editor of The Chicago Tribune. His awards include Illinois’ highest honors for
investigative reporting and public service journalism from United Press
International. He holds a Master of Studies in Law degree from Yale Law
School. Two decades ago, Strobel
embarked on a spiritual quest that led him from atheism to Christianity. He documented his search in the best-selling
books, The Case for Christ and The Case for Faith, which together have
sold more than two four million copies. His latest book, The Case for a Creator, hit the New York Times hardcover non-fiction
best-seller’s list shortly after it was released last month. A tough-minded skeptic who
arrives at his own conclusions, Strobel is unafraid to challenge any
dogma.
Jim Berger, Co-Executive Producer, is the President of
Rocket Pictures and a Partner in its affiliate High Noon Productions. Jim Berger currently Executive Produces Food
Network’s number-one rated series Unwrapped:
Hosted by Marc Summers and Discovery’s top-rated daytime strip Surprise by Design: Hosted by Robert Verdi
and Rebecca Cole. His companies
develop and create more than 350 hours of programming annually for cable
networks including the Discovery Channel, Animal Planet, Home & Garden
Television, Food Network, Country Music Television, and E! / Style.
Joni Holder, Co-Executive Producer, has produced hundreds of
hours of talk, entertainment and news magazine programming, demonstrating a
wide range of studio-based, live and live-to-tape first run syndicated strips
including “Oprah,” “Montel,” “Marilu Henner,” “Ainsley Harriott,” “Gordon
Elliott” and “The Other Side,” as well as a number of talk and talk-hybrid
pilots.
About
PAX TV
Paxson Communications Corporation owns and operates the nation’s largest broadcast television distribution system and the PAX TV network. PAX TV reaches 89% of U.S. television households via nationwide broadcast television, cable and satellite distribution systems. PAX TV’s original programming slate for the 2004-2005 broadcast season features ten new primetime series including three unscripted series, “Cold Turkey,” Model Citizens” and “Second Verdict;” two new scripted dramas, “Left Behind” and “Young Blades;” three entertaining variety programs, “America’s Most Talented Kids!,” The Magician” and “World Cup Comedy;” and two face-paced game shows, “On the Cover,” hosted by Mark Walberg, and “Balderdash,” launching in summer 2004. Returning series include all-new episodes of PAX’s top-rated dramas, “Doc,” starring recording artist Billy Ray Cyrus, and “Sue Thomas: F.B.Eye,” starring Deanne Bray. For more information, visit PAX TV’s website at www.pax.tv.
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