THE CHURCH MEDIA PODCAST EPISODE 151: Christians in Media: The Performers with Victoria Jackson / Mark Lowry / Jaci Velasquez

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DRY TEASER: The Church Media Podcast. Episode 151: Christians in Media - The Performers. Let’s do it.

INTRODUCTION: Welcome to the show. So glad to have you here. If you missed our 150th episode extravaganza last week, be sure to go back and listen to that episode at thechurchmediapodcast.com.

We’re continuing our 3 part series on Christians in Media this week. Last week we featured interviews with 3 powerhouse producers in the faith space - Alex Kendrick, MovieGuide CEO Ted Baehr and the CEO of Pureflix Entertainment Michael Scott. This week is going to be another marathon episode as I’ll welcome as my guests, Victoria Jackson, returning to the podcast a 2nd time to catch us up on whats going on with her, also I talked with comedian Mark Lowry about performing in churches and his brand new podcast. And one more performer this week - Jaci Velasquez - you know her from the Christian music industry and possibly from her recent acting roles in films like I’m Not Ashamed.

So, because we have a lot to get to this week, we’re going to get right to it. First up, my Saturday Night Live friend Victoria Jackson - and before we jump into the interview I want you to hear about her brand new book Lavender Hair - check this out.

COMMERCIAL: LAVENDAR HAIR On October 8, 2015, Victoria Jackson was getting ready for a 45-minute stand-up routine. But instead of enjoying the pre-show excitement, she was laying on the couch in the green room coughing nonstop.

Victoria had many scary moments growing up: doing a back handspring on the four-inch balance beam; performing stand-up comedy; auditioning for Saturday Night Live; and getting held at gunpoint in downtown Los Angeles. But being told she had cancer was her scariest moment.

THE CHURCH MEDIA PODCAST Transcript If you are one of the one-in-eight women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer, or if you know someone who has been, Victoria has written a brand new devotional book perfect for you.

The 21-day devotional is full of humor, insight, and comfort as you walk with God through this dark valley.

This book is perfect for someone on your volunteer team or someone in their family.

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SEGMENT 1: Interview with Victoria Jackson

SEGMENT 2: My next guest is a Comedian and Singer/Songwriter, most notably for penning the Christmas classic Mary Did You Know?. His new podcast Dinner Conversations is available now. In the podcast, he interviews all sorts of folks in the Christian entertainment industry. Without further ado - my exclusive interview with Mark Lowry. Here we go.

Interview with Mark Lowry

COMMERCIAL 2: DINNER CONVERSATIONS https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IbFJtR1b8n8

SEGMENT 3: Be sure to check out Mark’s podcast Dinner Conversations at MarkLowry.com or search for it on YouTube. Great guy. Alright, our final interview in today’s episode is with Christian Music Artist and actress Jaci Velasquez. I spoke with Jaci awhile ago when the film I’m Not Ashamed was hitting theaters. The film is now available on DVD and Digital, so be sure check it out. We reference the film coming to theaters but we also talk about Jaci’s story and we hit on some cultural issues as well. I think you’ll enjoy it. Cue the Sound Effect - here we go.

Interview with Jaci Velasquez

SEGMENT 4: The film I’m Not Ashamed is also streaming on Pureflix and A Question of Faith, another film that Jaci stars in is also available now, so be sure to check those films out.

Well guys, it’s been another marathon this episode this week. You can download a transcript, see useful links and grab some valuable resources for your team at thechurchmediapodcast.com/151. Thats thechurchmediapodcast.com/151. Visit that URL today. And if you would, please leave a review of our show on iTunes, we would sure appreciate that. We are one of the most listened to, fastest growing church tech podcasts in the nation.

THE CHURCH MEDIA PODCAST Transcript CLOSING SEGMENT: Next week on the show, we’ll wrap our 3 part series on Christians in Media by chatting with 3 more shakers in the industry. Next week, we’re going to focus on The Directors - I’ll share my interviews with I Can Only Imagine director Jon Erwin, Lisa Arnold who directed Caged No More, Camp Cool Kids and the upcoming One Nation Under God. And newcomer Reuben Evans who just directed the documentary film Fragments of Truth. We’ll catch up with all 3 of those Directors next week.

In two weeks, I’ll welcome Ryan McCormick and Jason Dyba from Passion City Church, we’ll be starting a two part series with those guys about how to get your pastor on board creatively. Oh yeah.

Our Podcast is a production of the ministry of Twelve Thirty Media. The Producer of our show is the legend - David Michael Hyde.

Thank you for listening this week. Go out there guys and create some incredible experiences this weekend. I’ll catch you next week.

THE CHURCH MEDIA PODCAST Transcript