LIVE+LOCAL: Judge Knott

LIVE+LOCAL is a new AFFIRM Originals sitcom streaming exclusively on Pure Flix. Starring executive producer Dave Coulier (Tommy Murphy) and Emily Pendergast (Tina Knott), get an inside look at the Christian local radio station K-HUGG. The staff is experiencing some strange transitions and power shifts at work, but the way they handle it with grace and comedy will be sure to leave you laughing and inspired.

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EPISODE 2 "Judge Knott" SYNOPSIS: The TNT (Tommy and Tina) Team are feeling the tension of the transition to a new Program Director Jerry (Pat Cashman) and a new Producer... a recently promoted intern named Lucy (Kendra Ann Sherrill). Tina (Emily Pendergast) is tired of being not being treated as Tommy's (Dave Coulier) equal.

When Tina's new segment, "Judge Not" is an immediate success, Tommy is jealous. Combined with Jerry's obvious preference of Tina, Tommy is struggling with the new changes from how 'things have always been' and having to accept, and even welcome adjustments and new people.

The difference in styles are evident during their interview with Skillet's John Cooper interview: Tommy wants to ask the culture questions while Tina dives deep into faith.

 

Bible Verses for Episode 2

• Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord. – Psalm 27:14 (NIV)

• Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight. – Proverbs 3: 5-6 (NIV)

• Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. – Philippians 4:6-7 (NIV)  

 

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Disclosure:Many thanks to Pure Flix for providing a sample of the product for this review. Opinions are 100% my own.

BONUS: Momentum's Jean Thomason Interview with Dave Coulier of Live+Local:

K-HUGG Interview Guests:

• Danny Ray, author & magician: https://dannyraymagic.com/ 

• Leanne Morgan, comedian: https://www.leannemorgan.com/

• Skillet’s John Cooper: https://johnlcooper.com/ 

• Christian singer Colton Dixon: https://www.coltondixon.com/ 

• Author Anna Lind Thomas: https://annalindthomas.com/ 

• Christian band Anthem Lights: https://anthemlights.com/ and https://www.pureflix.com/anthemlights 

• Chef and Master Chef winner Whitney Miller: https://whitneymiller.com/about/ 

• Comic and podcaster Dustin Nickerson: https://www.dustinnickerson.com/ 

• Comedian Jeff Allen: https://www.jeffallencomedy.com/ 

• Dallas Jenkins, creator of “The Chosen”: https://www.facebook.com/DallasJenkinsOfficial 

Going Home: The Request

 

Everyone has a calling from God and Charley’s purpose is to help people transition from this world to their forever home. This heartfelt series that will inspire you to think deeper about your relationships and how you can live well with the time we’re all blessed with. God gives everyone a calling – and for Charley, it’s to help families during one of the most difficult times of their lives.

 “Going Home” is a new series that follows an inspiring team of nurses who help guide patients and loved ones on the ultimate journey – one of transition from this world to their forever home. It’s a race against time as the team must help their clients find peace and wrap up loose ends with compassion and dignity. The series, created and written by Dan Merchant, stars Cynthia Geary, Cozi Zuehlsdorff and Charisma Carpenter. Well-known guest stars include Vernon Davis, Tom Skerritt and Concetta Tomei, among others. Exclusively on PureFlix.com! Subscribe here!

 

EPISODE 6 'The Request' REVIEW: The final episode of Season 1 finds Charley (Cynthia Geary) making a "bucket list" field trip for Katherine (Charisma Carpenter) and Alec (Christopher Weihl), while Janey (Cozi Zuehlsdorff) continues to grow into her new job.

While "Going Home" episodes can be watched as stand-alones, this story line is spread out over the series when college best friends are reunited after many years of estrangement. Tensions, fear and anger intensify as it becomes apparent that Katherine's time on Earth is coming to an end. Charley is an award-winning Hospice nurse, but her personal connection with her dying friend causes her professional mask to slip from time-to-time. Tying up the loose ends of their friendship as well as final preparations for helping her family cope with her approaching death and living without her are realistically portrayed as Katherine's emotions include regrets, concern for her children, frustration... and even some gallows humor.

Of course, the emotions are also felt by the viewer as we react to both this fictional story, and personal experiences are also brought to mind. But this episode, and the series itself, is a comforting reminder of the Hope we have. I definitely would recommend "Going Home" as an engaging story that can be cathartic for some, but also has moments of humor, inspiration, comfort, and reminders of what is truly most important. 

‘He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death’ or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.” – Revelation 21:4 (NIV)

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BONUS: Momentum Influencer's Jean Thomason interviews Cynthia Geary and Dan Merchant.

 

Fireworks and Fun Memories

 

Many memories are created on July 4th as we celebrate America's Independence Day. The fireworks, parades, food, and gathering with family and friends always have meant a lot to me.

Among my earliest memories are trying to get the neighborhood kids to join me in a parade. Of course, it was just me decorating my tricycle with whatever pinwheels, streamers, & small flags I could find, along with whoever else I could get to join. Our parade route was to circle around the block. But, I do love a parade!

But the funniest July 4th-related memory happened while my cousin Debbie and I, along with our children, spent several days at Smith Lake. We had enjoyed several days of water fun, food, going to see the fireworks, fishing, etc.  

My aunt Sula (Debbie's mom) came up to join us for the weekend following the 4th. On Saturday night we rented, "My Stepmother is an Alien" to watch with the kids. We expected a kid-friendly comedy.

At one point, Dan Akroyd and Kim Basinger go to the bedroom and the scene goes straight to a fireworks display. Rob, Debbie's 7 y/o son, looks at the adults and asks, "Why are there fireworks?" My aunt's face turned a bright red as someone replied, "Its because they're having sex, Rob."

Rob thought for a few seconds, then turned to his grandmother and announced, "Nan, there was A LOT of people having sex at Big Bridge Marina when we went there!" 🤣🎆🤣🎇🤣