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Bono: The enigmatic spiritual provocateur

Posted on December 10, 2005 by Steve-O

By Steve Beard His father called him Paul, the White House affectionately calls him The Pest, and the rest of the civilized world simply refers to him as Bono. He is as well known to presidents and prime ministers for … Continue reading →

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An Incomplete Cash: Walking into a ring of fire

Posted on November 18, 2005 by Steve-O

By Steve Beard November 18, 2005, National Review Looking back on it now, it’s rather ironic that Johnny Cash scored such a major hit with the song “Walk the Line.” “I keep a close watch on this heart of mine … Continue reading →

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Steve Harvey: Christ is pretty big! You dig?

Posted on September 18, 2005 by Steve-O

By Steve Beard 2005 Good News “My mama raised me in the church. I was not allowed to stay home on Sundays. There was no option. My father didn’t go, but he gave us a haircut and made sure we … Continue reading →

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Rock, religion, and relief

Posted on September 16, 2005 by Steve-O

By Steve Beard July/August 2005, Good News Magazine Before they mounted the stage at the United Center in Chicago during their Vertigo Tour, the members of U2 were sent out with the not-so-subtle observation from a friend: The people who … Continue reading →

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Star Power and Spiritual Activism

Posted on September 15, 2005 by Steve-O

By Steve Beard September/October 2005, Good News Magazine “Listen, I know what this looks like, rock star standing up here, shouting imperatives others have to fulfill. But that’s what we do, rock stars. Rock stars get to wave flags, shout … Continue reading →

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The touch of Martha Williamson

Posted on September 19, 2004 by Steve-O

By Steve Beard For nine seasons, “Touched By An Angel” ruled Sunday night television. For CBS, it was the touch of Martha Williamson that took a disaster-waiting-to-happen idea and turned it into top ten hit. Known around CBS as the … Continue reading →

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Stray Cat Patron Saint: Brian Setzer leans on St. Jude

Posted on January 7, 2004 by Steve-O

                    By Steve Beard January 7, 2004, National Review In the early 1980s, Stray Cats front man Brian Setzer stood up in the moshpit of the punk-rock/new-wave revolution and daringly waved … Continue reading →

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Tolkien & Civilization: John Rhys-Davies squares up

Posted on December 17, 2003 by Steve-O

By Steve Beard 2003 National Review When you see him in person, John Rhys-Davies looks a lot taller than he does on the screen. That’s because clever camera angles and movie magic were utilized to make the 6’1 British actor … Continue reading →

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The Man Came Around: Johnny Cash’s search for Heaven.

Posted on September 15, 2003 by Steve-O

By Steve Beard September 15, 2003, National Review “We’ve seen the secret things revealed by God/ And we heard what the angels had to say/ Should you go first, or if you follow me/ Will you meet me in Heaven … Continue reading →

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Johnny Cash’s “radical” video rattles viewers

Posted on May 17, 2003 by Steve-O

By Steve Beard May/June 2003, Good News One of the surprising hits on Johnny Cash’s latest album When The Man Comes Around is his rendition of “Hurt” written by the dark and brooding Trent Reznor of the hard rock band … Continue reading →

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