You can also view this video here: http://vimeo.com/47560728
My thoughts:
* It's a family friendly game show in a generation when more and more shows, reality tv and more may not be family friendly in content, speech or dress.
* The producers were all hand-picked with a passionate interest in the bible.
* Found it very interesting to learn that Jeff Foxworthy hosts a men's bible study group weekly at a homeless shelter and has also been meeting with a group of male friends for a bible study on Thursday mornings for 15 years.
* It is interesting to learn who the people are playing for (to win the prize money for.)
* The original preview shown on the GSN illustrates more obvious questions than are used in show on a regular basis.
* Learning about the bible is presented in an appealing and fun way.
About The American Bible Challenge
Comedian and author, Jeff Foxworthy hosts this studio-based game in which contestants compete based on their knowledge of the Bible. Utilizing current as well as historical references, questions will be drawn from the rich, dense narrative found in the world's best-selling book. The contestants will share their compelling back-stories and each team will be playing for a charitable organization. The American Bible Challenge is produced by RelativityREAL for GSN, with RelativityREAL’s Tom Forman (“Extreme Makeover: Home Edition”) and Embassy Row’s Michael Davies ("The Newlywed Game," "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire") serving as Executive Producers on the project. Nick Stuart and Maura Dunbar of Odyssey Networks are Consulting Producers.
About Host: Jeff Foxworthy
Comedian Jeff Foxworthy is the largest selling comedy-recording artist in history, a multiple Grammy® Award nominee and the best-selling author of 11 books. Widely known for his redneck jokes, his act goes beyond that to explore the humor in everyday family interactions and human nature.
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This looks like it could be an interesting change for television.
ReplyDeleteIt would be a different kind of game show but would be one to watch and see more of it.
ReplyDelete"To Every Thing There is a Season, and a Time to Every Purpose Under the Heaven ..." -Ecclesiastes 3:1-8
ReplyDeleteThis is right up my "Godly Friend" alley!
ReplyDeleteJames 1:2-3- Consider it pure joy my friends whenever you face trials of any kind because the test of faith develops perseverence.
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I love the idea of the show. Something my family can feel good about watching. cwitherstine at zoominternet dot net
ReplyDelete2 Corinthians 12:9&10 is my favorite. cwitherstine at zoominternet dot net
ReplyDeleteIt look like a fun show.
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Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
ReplyDeleteI would be interested in seeing this show
ReplyDeleteRight now we're strong on "A Friend Loves at all Times" with our boys. I also love "Rejoice in the Lord Always, I will say it again, Rejoice". and... "This is the day the Lord has made, I will rejoice and be glad in it"
ReplyDeleteI really like the show. I wish there were less commercials, but it was neat!!
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My favorite passage is Prov. 3:5-6...Trust in the Lord with all your heart, lean not to your own understanding..in all your ways acknowledge Him and He shall direct your path.
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I love the idea of this show!
ReplyDeleteJohn 3:16 has always been a favorite passage of mine.
ReplyDeleteI think its a good thing, I love how they are giving back to charities
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I like the corinthians love quote
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I haven't see this show yet but I think its a great idea.
ReplyDeleteFinally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.
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I think the game show is a GREAT idea!
ReplyDeleteProverbs 3:5-6 is one of my faves too! I also love Isaiah 40:31.
ReplyDeleteThe game show sounds neat! I especially like how they donate the profits to charity. It would tough for me to choose just one though. So many worthy causes out there. kristiedonelson(at)gmail(dot)com Thank you.
ReplyDeleteI like Jeremiah 29:11. I try to remember that when something that I think is bad happens. kristiedonelson(at)gmail(dot)com Thank you.
ReplyDeleteI think it's a cool idea:) It would educate me:)
ReplyDeleteI'm not very knowledgeable about the Bible, but I love Proverbs and Titus...they have lots of lessons for me and remind me of the person I should strive to be:)
ReplyDeleteI would love to see it..we do not get it in my area right now.
ReplyDeleteSo far the show is pretty neat. My husband and I like to watch together and try to answer. Too bad we don't have GSN but thank goodness the episodes are posted online!
ReplyDeleteI love Proverbs 31:10-31 about the prosperous woman that does right by her husband and family. So encouraging and inspiring.
ReplyDeleteI think it is a great idea.
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I like John 3:16.
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My favorite verse is 1 Corinthians 13: 4-7.
ReplyDeleteWe need more shows like these! Amen!
ReplyDeleteRomans 8:28! Always gets me through pressing times with God's grace!
ReplyDeletewell its definitely different
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I really dont have a special bible passage
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