T.D. Jakes, Steve Harvey and Kirk Franklin–Same City, Same Week!
March 21, 2011 by Admin
Filed under Church, Entertainment, Film, TV, Leaders, Ministry Today, Music, Music & Entertainment News
Hotlanta was on fire this past week! No, not the weather, but the events. They were on and poppin! Wednesday night a theater full of folks took in the preview of upcoming movie Jumping the Broom, which is produced by Bishop T.D. Jakes, Curtis Wallace, Tracey Edmonds, Glendon Palmer and Elizabeth Hunter; and is scheduled to hit the big screen Mother’s Day weekend, 2011.
The Bishop was in town to conduct a Q & A following the screening, which was well-received. The movie takes a comical look at a couple heading down the aisle, with mothers-in-laws-to-be played to perfection by Loretta Devine and Angela Bassett.
Without giving to much away, the movie is a must-see! It’s well-acted, well conceived, with a believable plot. The presentation is family-friendly, Christian-friendly (with the exception of a couple scenes that “bend†the rules) and not to heavy-handed with the church talk.
You’ll see the drama of “reality†that most Black families deal with. The obviously “movie†touch is the ritzy rich bride and her silver spoon family. But that’s a good thing in the long run, because you’ll find that ‘honey, they got issues too!’
Do yourself, your mama and ‘nem, and your church family a favor; make a plan for mother’s day weekend that includes a special outing to Jumping the Broom. You might want to make a day of it in place of the traditional church service! (Why not!?)
The other thriller in the Peach was the Kirk Franklin/Steve Harvey opening of the Comedy/Gospel Tour. Phillips Arena was well populated with nearly 8,000 in attendance.
Opening acts were well received; then came Kirk Franklin, who danced and sang every hit in his considerable repertoire—not only did he dazzle the audience on stage and down the aisles; he did everything except swing from the light fixtures…and the crowd loved it!
As for Steve Harvey, surprisingly, after phenomenal appearances at MegaFest and on TBN and other Christian outlets, it seemed like extremely difficult for him to curtail his propensity for profanity. Although he made the audience aware that he “intentionally†would slip; there were moments when the great comedic genius went into a “crotch-grabbing†episode to illustrate one of his jokes that…well…was a lot to handle…Family friendly? No way!
As the tour takes off to its next stops, we encourage you to attend, just be aware and forewarned!
I was in attendance at the Kirk Franklin/Steve Harvey concert and had a ball. I especially loved the energy of Kirk Franklin and loved his inspiring and positive show. It was all I expected. Steve Harvey was edgey and cutting which is also to be expected. I did sense a little tension in Steve’s show in trying to play to a more mature and seasoned crowd. Despite some of his struggle with relating with a “different Christian crowd” I think the impact of what these artists are doing to broaden the message of the good news of the gospel to a very
nontraditional and broader audience is incredible and history making. I pray continued success in what these brothers are doing and who they represent!
Pamela Payne Foster, author of “Is there a balm in Black America? http://www.ppaynefoster.com“
These three remind me of Aaron at the mountain with the people, they got tired of waiting for Moses to come down from the mountain, made Aaron there king and had a party in God’s name. three thousand fell that day for the rebellion and blasphemy towards God. Read Exodus 32. What these three are doing Jesus is surely not approving neither is God. False prophets for sure have come out in the open.
Like Pam I had a blast. Issac Carree was outstanding I remember seeing him with J P Kee back in the day & Men of Standard so it was great to see him come into his own. Kirk was Kirk he rocked all night and it was a blessing seeing him with old & new blessed music. Now as for Mr. Harvey he seemed off a little trying to say soft and I was not expecting the profanity. Knowing kids may have been in the crowd. I am not sure what the correlation of them being together; nevertheless I had a great time.
Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If Steve Harvey is going to profess Christ, do so and live it and quit making excuses for that foul mouth. Bishop Jakes use someone who is really sold out and is not offensive to the body of Christ. God bless you Kirk, help the brothers stay focused!
What about a comedy act/concert have to do with leading people to rebellion and blasphemy towards God? It’s Christian entertainmet!
(2 Corinthians 6:14) Do not become unevenly yoked with unbelievers. For what fellowship do righteousness and lawlessness have? Or what sharing does light have with darkness?
(Psalm 35:16) Among the apostate mockers for a cake There was a grinding of their teeth even against me.
(Ephesians 5:3-4) Let fornication and uncleanness of every sort or greediness not even be mentioned among YOU, just as it befits holy people; 4Â neither shameful conduct nor foolish talking nor obscene jesting, things which are not becoming, but rather the giving of thanks.
(Romans 1:28-32) And just as they did not approve of holding God in accurate knowledge, God gave them up to a disapproved mental state, to do the things not fitting, 29Â filled as they were with all unrighteousness, wickedness, covetousness, badness, being full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, malicious disposition, being whisperers, 30Â backbiters, haters of God, insolent, haughty, self-assuming, inventors of injurious things, disobedient to parents, 31Â without understanding, false to agreements, having no natural affection, merciless. 32Â Although these know full well the righteous decree of God, that those practicing such things are deserving of death, they not only keep on doing them but also consent with those practicing them.
Question to ask everyone, do you know what a “court jester” is?
Ephesians and Romans above are talking about professing christians, these are those that say they are christian and are not. how do I or can you know this? easy. do they follow the Christ? that simple.