[Interview] Todd Shoemaker: [Dead Man Running] Is God’s Story. All Credit And Praise Goes To Him.

Posted on October 22, 2021 by Btscelebs

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BTSCelebs: Who is Todd Shoemaker?

Todd Shoemaker: I am a husband, friend, servant and prayer warrior.

How did you become a Christian?

I became a Christian at the age of 10. Even though my decision was real, it was mostly made because my big brother came to know Jesus. It was not until I arrived at Palm Beach Atlantic University at the age of 19, that my relationship with Jesus became truly real. I was blessed with some wonderful Christian roommates. Jesus helped my roommates guide me into a rededication of my relationship.

What compelled you to tell your story in “Dead Man Running”?

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Several friends encouraged me to share my story with a larger audience. I also want to encourage others dealing with some life issues to stay positive during the journey.

Which family or friend do you feel was shocked the most by your miracle and will to live?

I would say my mom and godson were truly shocked by my miracle.

Why did you choose to release the film free of charge?

This is God’s story. All credit and praise goes to Him. Also, I never want anyone not to see this film because of financial issues.

What message do you want people of all religions to take away from your movie?

To be stronger in their faith. To walk away encouraged. To leave with more hope. To keep fighting the battle.

What additional projects should we expect from you for rest of the year into 2022?

Hopefully going to update our book The Blessed Overcomer in 2022. Based on the Covid situation, I would love to speak at churches, other ministries and universities.

Click Here to read the official press release to learn more about Todd Shoemaker and his new film.

A Special Thanks to Biscuit Media Group and Docsology Films for the exclusive interview and images. 

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Review: Erica Wiggenhorn’s “Letting God Be Enough: Why Striving Keeps You Stuck and How Surrender Sets You Free”

Posted on October 15, 2021 by Btscelebs

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Last month, Erica Wiggenhorn released another in-depth non-fiction title designed to be a powerful bible study resource. Moody Publishers revealed her “Letting God Be Enough: Why Striving Keeps You Stuck and How Surrender Sets You Free”, and it is filled with biblical references that contrasts with her own life as well as people she knows.

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[Interview] 8 Questions With “Big Fifty” Actor Michael Anthony

Posted on October 7, 2021 by Btscelebs

Did you watch “Big Fifty” on BET +?  If your answer is “yes”, this interview was made for you!

“American Gangster Presents Big Fifty – The Delrhonda Hood Story” premiered on BET + last Thursday, and it topped the chart at #1! (Congratulations to the cast and crew.) Recently, BTSCelebs was given the golden opportunity to interview star Michael Anthony, who plays Big Fifty’s husband Ricky. He is so much more than just an actor.

According to Michael’s official bio, he is a respected military veteran with 4 years in the US Military Special Forces (military rank was E-4/ SRA in the US Air Force). Following September 11, 2001, he even served in Operation Enduring Freedom. He transitioned into the music industry for over a decade and is a master at combat arts. Michael Anthony’s early work in music opened up the door to the acting world. You know him best for his roles in “Raising Dion”, “Chicago Med”, “Dynasty” and now “Big Fifty”.

Let’s meet this talented star and discover more about his work in “Big Fifty”.

BTSCelebs: Who is Michael Anthony professionally?

Michael Anthony: I’m an actor in film and television. I started off in the music industry as a songwriter and artist with Slip N Slide/ EMI / Atlantic. I was in that game for about 16 years. One day, I got hired to assist in producing a soundtrack for this film and the director of the film came along. The entire time that I was going over songs I could feel him staring at me instead of the screen. After a while he stopped me and said, “Have you ever thought about acting?” I told him that I had secret thoughts about it but never exercised it. He told me that there was a role in this film, and he sees the character when he sees me. Next thing I know I’m at an audition a week later. I ended up getting the role but I didn’t realize that I had also been bitten by the acting bug. The bite wouldn’t let me go and here I am today.

What attracted you to acting?

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[Interview] Patricia Raybon: Writing About Faith And Mystery Is An Exciting Path For Me, And I’m So Grateful To Be On It

Posted on October 4, 2021 by Btscelebs

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Tomorrow, Patricia Raybon‘s action-packed mystery novel “All That Is Secret”  finally releases! In celebration of her first Tyndale novel, BTSCelebs wanted to feature her in an exclusive interview.

Learn more about the talented lady who brought Annalee Spain to life, discover how her own life experiences shaped the character and Annalee Spain’s future beyond this book.

BTSCelebs: Who is Patricia Raybon professionally?

Patricia Raybon: Thanks for your questions. At this point, after working five decades—first as a journalist, then a teacher of journalists, then as a nonfiction author—I’m just one of countless working writers who gets up every morning, grateful for assignments that let me reflect on the two things I love most: my faith in Christ and the genre of fictional mysteries. So I’m a regular writer for two ministries—DaySpring’s (in)courage community and Our Daily Bread. Then, last year, I completed and sold a mystery novel, All That Is Secret, to Tyndale House. I’m not trying to achieve any lofty professional notoriety. I just love writing for people who love to read. That’s my job. Gratefully, it has never felt like work.

Which author (classic or current) do you believe is your biggest inspiration?

Howard Thurman takes the top spot. He was the philosopher-theologian who was Dr. Martin Luther King’s spiritual mentor. A brilliant scholar who grew up near the beach in Daytona, he was a naturalist—a Black version of Henry David Thoreau—and also a pacifist who, more than anyone, inspired Dr. King’s passion for nonviolence. Two of Thurman’s books are my absolute favorites: his autobiography, With Head and Heart, and his reflection on Jesus’ relationship to the poor and oppressed, Jesus and the Disinherited. In my humble view, it’s one of the best books ever written on faith and race. It’s stunning. As for the craft of writing, I’m inspired most by film doctor Robert McKee, whose treatise on cinematic writing is called Story: Substance, Structure, Style, and the Principles of Screenwriting, and John Truby, another film doctor, who’s the author of The Anatomy of Story. Third is fiction editor Sol Stein, author of Stein on Writing and How to Grow a Novel. Brilliant, all three.

Why did you decide to write the historical mystery All That Is Secret?

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Review: Lynn Austin’s “The Wish Book Christmas”

Posted on October 1, 2021 by Btscelebs

“Every person is valuable in His sight. And every job we do in His name is valuable.”

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Fabrice Calmels Makes TV Comeback With Musical Comedy

Posted on September 22, 2021 by Btscelebs

This week, the former Joffrey Ballet lead, Fabrice Calmels, returned to FOX in a new musical comedy titled “The Big Leap”.  He plays a character named Claude.

Check out his recent Instagram teaser post about it here.

All the best to Fabrice on his new production!

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BTSCelebs to Review Erica Wiggenhorn’s “Letting God Be Enough” + Francine Rivers’ “The Lady’s Mine”

Posted on September 16, 2021 by Btscelebs

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In a couple of weeks, BTSCelebs will be publishing a complete review of “A Wish Book Christmas“. For the remainder of the fall, the “Letting God Be Enough: Why Striving Keeps You Stuck and How Surrender Sets You Free” and “The Lady’s Mine” are the next books I’ll be reading. I mentioned Erica Wiggenhorn’s new book in the preview article and my exclusive interview with her. Now, I’ll be sharing my thoughts on the non-fiction title. It’s time to see how Moses’ struggle can relate to our problems in the modern-day.

“Letting God Be Enough” is currently available.

Credit: Tyndale House Publishers

This historical romance is set in the 1870s and all the action takes place in the Sierra Nevadas. According to the synopsis, a woman from the East coast (Kathryn Walsh) travels to a mining town to claim an inheritance from an estranged uncle. Upon arrival, she butts heads with the influential locals, while gaining a love interest in a local saloon and hotel owner (Matthias Beck). “The Lady’s Mine” is written by bestselling author Francine Rivers, who also wrote the famous novel “Redeeming Love”.

“The Lady’s Mine” is supposed to  be released in February 2022.

I’m excited to read both of these books, and the complete reviews are scheduled to be shared in the coming weeks!

A Special Thanks to Biscuit Media Group, Moody Publishers and Tyndale House Publishers for the books and images. 

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Four Global Dancers Join The Joffrey Ballet For The 2021-2022 Season

Posted on September 15, 2021 by Btscelebs

L to R Yuchan Kim, Blake Kessler, Miranda Silveira and Brian Bennett – Image Credit: The Joffrey Ballet

Welcome to Chicago!

Today, The Silverman Group shared an official Joffrey Ballet press release announcing Yuchan Kim, Blake Kessler, Miranda Silveira and Brian Bennett’s celebrated arrival. The four dancers hail from South Korea, Spain and America.

Here is what Joffrey’s Ashley Wheater (MBE, The Mary B. Galvin Artistic Director) and Greg Cameron (President and CEO) said about the new additions:

Ashley Wheater: “As we prepare to launch our first-ever season at the Lyric Opera House, we are thrilled to welcome Brian, Blake, Yuchan, and Miranda, who embody the exceptional level of artistry and creativity that makes the Joffrey unique. For Brian in particular, this is a full circle moment as he returns to Chicago after graduating as a Trainee at the Joffrey Academy of Dance, an experience that launched him into the professional dance world at Oregon Ballet Theatre. We are happy to have him back.”

Greg Cameron: “The Joffrey Artists are the foundation of The Joffrey Ballet. It is especially gratifying when that foundation is made up of so many different backgrounds and experiences, talents and personalities, which is exactly what Brian, Blake, Yuchan, and Miranda bring to the company. It is what makes the Joffrey so special. We welcome our new company members and look forward to seeing them shine on stage this season.”

Blake Kessler joined last September and debuted in the virtual premiere of Boléro.

Learn more about these gifted dancers and the Joffrey’s upcoming season by reading the complete press release.

A Special Thanks to The Silverman Group  and The Joffrey Ballet for the info.

 

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[Interview] Erica Wiggenhorn: “There Is Always Hope”

Posted on September 9, 2021 by Btscelebs

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This week, Erica Wiggenhorn’s brand new book “Letting God Be Enough: Why Striving Keeps You Stuck and How Surrender Sets You Free” was officially released to the public. In her new project, she tackles Imposter Syndrome and gives assurance that anyone can overcome with God’s guidance. 

Today, she opens up to BTSCelebs about the humble beginnings of “Letting God Be Enough”,  Moses connection to the story and how people from all faiths can be encouraged.

BTSCelebs: Who is Erica Wiggenhorn professionally?

Erica Wiggenhorn: Erica is an author and speaker who is passionate about getting people’s face in The Book and living like it’s true! She loves to open God’s Word with anyone who will listen through her in-depth Bible studies, or speaking at conferences, retreats or around her own kitchen table.

What inspired you to write “Letting God Be Enough”?

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BTSCelebs To Review Lynn Austin’s “The Wish Book Christmas”

Posted on September 1, 2021 by Btscelebs

This Fall, BTSCelebs plans to bring Christmas cheer early with a review of Lynn Austin’s new book “The Wish Book Christmas”!

This family-friendly story promises to be about two single (British) moms, Audrey Barrett and Eve Dawson, adapting to life in postwar America in the 1950s. Their young sons, Harry and Bobby, are excited about the holiday season and blinded by the fantasy of numerous toys from Santa. We are suppose to see positive changes in the moms and boys as the novella progresses.

Stay tuned for BTSCelebs’ complete review of “The Wish Book Christmas” in the coming weeks.

A Special Thanks to Tyndale House Publishers for the advance reader copy of the book and cover image.

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