American Bible Society Tackles Hot Issues in First TV Series
Tackling today's hot topics, the half-hour talk show connects viewers on 400 satellite networks to God's Word.
NEW YORK - The nation's largest Bible organization has used almost every technological medium to make Scripture available in a format everyone can understand. On course to celebrating its nearly 190-year history, the American Bible Society recently launched its first television series presenting Christian thinkers on today's most popular issues.
American Bible Society Presents debuted nationwide on the first Sunday of April with a discussion on the most talked about controversy, The Da Vinci Code, kicking off a 22-episode series this year. Tackling today's hot topics, the half-hour talk show connects viewers on 400 satellite networks to God's Word.
Just coming out of a future show taping, Dr. Joseph V. Crockett, director of research for the American Bible Society, said the series presents "new approaches to spreading God's word, tackling the issues of today with biblical perspectives."
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"We're creating a conversation for the Bible at public square," he commented.
America Bible Society Presents is hosted by the organization's president and CEO, the Rev. Dr. Paul Irwin, and features a revolving team of experts on the subjects that matter most.
"For nearly 190 years, the goal of the American Bible Society has been to make the Bible available to everyone in a language and format everyone can understand and afford," said Irwin in a released statement. "In today's hectic and troubled times it has become difficult for some to read the Bible. Many have lost touch with their beliefs. At the American Bible Society we think American Bible Society Presents will help to spread the Word and essentially provide guidance to its viewers."
Widespread confusion and doubts among Christians themselves on the Gospel truth called for some answers as ABS made its premiere ahead of the upcoming movie The Da Vinci Code. The latest controversy on Dan Brown's best-selling novel was the spotlight of the television series' debut show called "Debunking Da Vinci," which featured Dr. Robert Hodgson, dean of the Nida Institute for Biblical Scholarship at the American Bible Society, and John Wilson, professor at the Institute for the Study of Archeology and Religion at Pepperdine University.
The series is filmed in association with Associated Television International and carried by affiliates from Faith TV, FOX Television, UPN, Urban America TV, The WB, as well as various independent stations.
While still in the developing process, Crockett already anticipates a second season.
ABS wants to "try to help society at large engage the Bible," Crockett noted, through an inspiring and informative series.
Demand is already rising high with the Latino community making requests for Spanish editions, which are slated to air in May.
"The American Bible Society presents the issues ... [and] the answers," the promotional video stated.
For episode and station listings, visit www.abspresents.com.
