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Wednesday
Apr252007

Here's Your Big Chance . . .

TBN logo.jpgAccording to a recent article (Click here: TBN on the lookout for 'innovative' Christian programming (OneNewsNow.com), our friends at TBN have "launched a contest in search of quality, independently produced programming that is family-friendly." 

This could be your big chance to propose new programming for Paul and Jan and the TBN network!

"The contest is called the `INNOVATE Program Challenge' and involves each of Trinity Broadcasting Network's four digital networks. Entrants could submit programs at the recent Radio-Television News Directors Association meeting in Las Vegas. Submissions can also be mailed to the network's California offices.

Paul and Jan.jpgAccording to TBN's Bob Higley, the content of Christian television is changing. `We are trying to change the face of Christian television and to take it to the next level with all the user-content that's going out on the Internet with YouTube,' he says; `and I understand there's a new website called 'GodTube.' `Well, why not get some of these creative shows and submit them to us and let's see if we can get them on television?'

The Christian broadcasting entity hopes to `capture the imagination' of its viewers, says a press statement about the contest, and to move past the status quo. `The stereotype is that Christian television is basically the TV evangelists up there [delivering] fire-and-brimstone preaching, waving the Bible, and asking for your money,' says Higley. `We don't believe, at TBN, it's like that anymore -- and with the creation of our digital networks, we're really trying to have something for every member of the family.'"

OK, so here's your big chance!  What "innovative programming" would you propose for TBN?  How about an "American Idol" type competition for the best faith-healer? What about a show like "The Osbournes" (remember?  Ozzy and Sharon?), only set around the daily life of Paul and Jan? 

The imagination runs wild with possibilities . . .   Leave your idea in the comments section!

Reader Comments (34)

Just a couple of ideas:
As the Denominations Turn
Wife, Mother, Heretic Hunter
The Guiding New Age Light
CSI:Vatican
April 26, 2007 | Unregistered CommenterReformed Mama
You could always do a Gilligan's island revival, and Pat Robtertson would make an awfully good Gilligan.
April 26, 2007 | Unregistered Commenterposter dude
Pat Robinson, Jerry Falwell & James Dobson giving their oponion on the new movies. Well I guess that won't work they would never get along long.

Jan Crouch make over. She needs to get rid of that phony hair and fake eye lashes.

April 26, 2007 | Unregistered Commentertiminator
"American Evangelical Choppers" hosted by Chuck Swindoll and Kenneth Copeland. In which celebrity pastors in mid-life crisis vie for the title of most wicked (er, umm, righteous) rides.
April 27, 2007 | Unregistered Commenterdsanger
Ah, timinator, that explains it.

I couldn't see Paul or the TBN set because of the hair/eyelashes. I just assumed my monitor had blacked out. Or that some prehistoric mammal, such as a wooly mammoth, was impeding my view.

Maybe an upcoming program could feature the most out-of-date styles through the years. Come to think of it, they could just have a regular show and do quite well...
April 27, 2007 | Unregistered CommenterWayne Rohde
Actually, I like the idea of a CWF (Christian Wrestling Federation). It's about that caliber (the fake masquerading as non-fiction), though I must admit that the WWF looks more real to me.

Of course Benny Hinn would have an inherent advantage to any challenger - indwelt as he is by nine (or more) Holy Spirits.

(The sad thing is that our attempts at humor are probably more instructive and edifying than ANYTHING cranked out by TBN. How "Christians" can watch thus junk day after day without going bonkers or getting a severe headache is beyond me.)

April 27, 2007 | Unregistered CommenterWayne Rohde
The Heresy Hunter
April 27, 2007 | Unregistered CommenterRyan Guyer
A few suggestions inspired by shows from this side of the pond.

"Doctor Who?" Quiz show. A panel of experts tries to deduce which theologian is being described from a stylised biography.

"Countdown" Comedy/discussion. An unmoderated panel of Dispensationalists is set the topic of "The Imminent Return of Christ".

"Call My Bluff" Educational. A show debunking dubious apologetic arguments.

"The Weakest Link" Challenge/reality. Set a group of Arminians the task of attempting to deconstruct Perkins' Golden Chain.
April 28, 2007 | Unregistered CommenterPhil Walker
The scary thing about this list of comments is that the very people we are kidding about are the very people who the world at large believes represent what all evangelicals/Christians are like.
It is both sad that Christians watch these people and sad that the world thinks this is who we are.
April 28, 2007 | Unregistered Commenterreg
Funny, I was just talking about this tonight. I would like to do a spoof off of Mystery Science Theater 3000 with TBN regulars on the screen.
April 29, 2007 | Unregistered CommenterScott
"Doctor Who?" Quiz show. A panel of experts tries to deduce which theologian is being described from a stylised biography.

"Countdown" Comedy/discussion. An unmoderated panel of Dispensationalists is set the topic of "The Imminent Return of Christ".

"Call My Bluff" Educational. A show debunking dubious apologetic arguments.

"The Weakest Link" Challenge/reality. Set a group of Arminians the task of attempting to deconstruct Perkins' Golden Chain" --- PW

This was great!!
April 30, 2007 | Unregistered CommenterRobin
"Name that Heretic"
April 30, 2007 | Unregistered CommenterCharles
TV Preacher's Mansion Super Makeover

A Christian version of "What Not to Wear" (you know, stuff like purple hair and loud, shiny clothing).

Of course, if R.C.'s got enough money to impress them, they might air "Renewing Your Mind" too. It'd be nice to hear the truth a little more often on TBN.
thought of another...

Urim and Thurim of Fortune!
April 30, 2007 | Unregistered CommenterCharles

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