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Producer and Preacher DeVon Franklin To Host New Talk Show ‘Food For Thought’ & Allegedly Has New Girlfriend…

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Producer and Preacher DeVon Franklin is combining two of my favorite things – good food and conversation – in new show Food For Thought! See his announcement below…

Below is an excerpt of the official Deadline article “Dr. Holly Carter’s MergeTV Launches On In The Black Network; Slate Includes DeVon Franklin Series ‘Food For Thought’ & More” by Denise Petski.

EXCLUSIVE: Dr. Holly Carter (The Clark Sisters: First Ladies of Gospel) today announced the launch of her family, faith and lifestyle network MergeTV on James DuBose’s In The Black Network, a streaming service that highlights Black voices and original stories.

Carter also announced MergeTV’s slate of original programming dropping on April 2, which includes its flagship show Food for Thought with DeVon Franklin, hosted by the bestselling author, producer and preacher. Franklin will be joined by some of his famous friends “to bake up delicious desserts and share deep conversation,” according to the series description, with guests ranging from Smokey Robinson to Cedric the Entertainer.

Another interesting show that will be featured on In The Black is a Preachers of LA reunion, according to the Deadline article.

PREACHERS WEDDING EDITION
EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Dr. Holly Carter, Keesha Brickhouse, Paul Mays
TALENT: Bishop Noel Jones and First Lady Loretta Jones, Pastor Deitrick Haddon and First Lady Dominique Haddon, Bishop Ron Gibson and First Lady LaVette Gibson, Bishop Clarence McClendon, Pastor Wayne Chaney and Myesha Chaney.
LOGLINE: The long-awaited wedding event of Bishop Noel Jones and Loretta Jones is finally happening and your favorite high-profile Pastors and First Ladies are together again to celebrate–but will they be able lay those long-standing arguments to rest, or will the drama surface again after all these  years?

Click HERE to read the entire article…

Considering the wedding of Bishop Noel Jones and Loretta Jones that took forever and day to happen and the divorce of Pastor Wayne Chaney and Myesha Chaney, that should be an explosive reunion to say the least…

Now in more messy news, DeVon has been spotted with a new woman according to The Shade Room. Click HERE to see the paparazzi photos of him and this new unidentified woman. According to the photos, they are definitely dating at the very least. Just from the pictures, his type may have shifted a bit post his divorce from Meagan Good. While this woman is a pretty woman, she doesn’t have that actress vibe that Meagan Good has. In fact, she seems like the girl next door. Judging from Meagan Good’s new man Jonathan Majors, her type has most certainly shifted…Apparently, she is in love, according to People magazine…

I continue to wish both of them the best…

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California Pastor Allegedly Hired Hitman to Kill Daughter’s Boyfriend…

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The devil must have taken over Samuel Pasillas.  The 47-year-old pastor for a Spanish-speaking church in the city of Victorville, California is being accused hiring a hitman to kill his daughter’s boyfriend, according to the Riverside Police Department. The attempted murder took place last October.

On Saturday evening, October 21, 2023, Riverside Police Officers responded to a local hospital regarding a person who just arrived suffering from gunshot wounds from a shooting that occurred around 7:00 p.m. in the Orangecrest neighborhood of Riverside.  The male adult victim said he was driving on Grove Community Drive approaching Plainview Street when another vehicle pulled up alongside him.  Gunfire came from this other vehicle and he was hit several times.  The victim drove himself to the hospital and was treated for his injuries, and officers located evidence of a shooting on Grove Community Drive and Plainview Street.

The Riverside Police Department conducted a investigation and subsequently learned this was a murder-for-hire shooting.  The victim had been dating the daughter of Pastor Pasillas. During their investigation, detectives uncovered evidence the father met with the men he hired and provided them information about the victim, including his location the evening of the shooting.  Detectives also determined these men were paid almost $40,000 by the father and had conducted surveillance on the victim in the weeks leading up to when they shot him.

Earlier this month, detectives served search warrants at homes in Victorville, Long Beach, and Lynwood.  Pastor Pasillas was arrested and later booked into the Robert Presley Detention Center for solicitation for murder, conspiracy to commit murder, attempted murder, and assault with a deadly weapon.  He is currently being held on $1 million bond. Juan Manuel Cebreros, a 55 years old from Long Beach, was arrested and later booked into the Robert Presley Detention Center for conspiracy to commit murder, attempted murder, and assault with a deadly weapon.  He is also being held on a $1 million bond.

This investigation is still ongoing and there are no other details to release at this time.  Anyone with additional information should contact Detective Nic Cantino at (951) 353-7104 or NCantino@RiversideCA.gov.  Those wishing to remain anonymous can email RPDTips@RiversideCA.gov, or download and use the Riverside Police Department’s “Atlas 1” mobile app by utilizing the “Send a Message” feature.  The department’s app can be downloaded here at APPLE or ANDROID.

Isn’t that wild? I wonder why Pastor Pasillas didn’t approve of the man his daughter was dating? I wonder about the ages of the daughter and the man she was dating. I wonder what his daughter thinks and if she is still dating the man. Is Pastor Pasillas married? I wonder what the congregation thinks! So many questions need to be answered, but most of all, thank God the man did not die from his injuries…I imagine that this story will soon be featured 20/20, Dateline or a similar show…

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Pastor Dr. Tony Evans and Pray.com Partner on ‘Heroes in the Bible’ Podcast

Debuting before Easter, Hit Podcast Series Focuses on the Miraculous Life of Jesus, Inviting Listeners into Scripture...

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PRAY.COM, the No. 1 app for prayer and faith-based audio and video streaming content, announces – just in time for Easter –  the exciting second season of its innovative and action-packed “Heroes in the Bible” series with Pastor Dr. Tony Evans, with this new season focusing on the miraculous life of Jesus.

Beginning with the foretelling of the Messiah’s arrival and the birth of John the Baptist, the second season of this series casts a light on the life of Christ—from His humble birth to His sacrificial act of redemption. This series uncovers the extraordinary within the miraculous, narrating His life’s events with cinematic flair, inspiring listeners through the transformative power of the Bible by exploring the Jesus of the Gospels, whose teachings and actions have shaped the course of history.

“We are humbled and honored once again to have Dr. Evans lend his remarkable voice and presence for this epic series, which ranked No. 1 on Apple podcast charts with 3.7 million downloads,” said PRAY.COM founder and CEO Steve Gatena. “We couldn’t be more excited about releasing these new episodes, and we know that millions will be blessed by this podcast about the most important Bible hero of all time.”

Dr. Evans powerfully shares these incredible experiences in his characteristic teaching style, captivating listeners with the transformative power of the Bible. Each episode reinvigorates these biblical narratives, masterfully enacted by a diverse cast of voiceover talent. The soundscapes, richly detailed and meticulously crafted, are complemented by custom musical scores, offering an enveloping auditory experience.

“When we reflect upon the goodness of Christ, we are granted a deepened reverence, gratitude and hope,” said series host Dr. Evans. “In that blessing, we receive peace and excitement to share that same message with others. This is the most valuable gift we could ever give—the hope that can only be found in Jesus.”

PRAY.COM co-founder Matthew Potter adds “The story of Jesus is what the Bible is all about, and we greatly appreciate how Dr. Evans helps us all understand how Jesus is the hero in every one of our stories.”

Recognized as one of the country’s most respected leaders in evangelical circles, Dr. Evans is a pastor, teacher, author and speaker, serving the body of Christ through his unique ability to communicate complex theological truths using simple, yet profound, illustrations. New and veteran pastors alike regard him as a pastor of pastors and a father in the faith. Learn more about Dr. Tony Evans at https://tonyevans.org/.

“We are so excited to bring the story of Jesus to life for our members, in our signature cinematic story-telling style,” said PRAY.COM VP of Content Max Bard. “Of all the biblical figures, Christ is the most important, and only someone with the voice and the depth of Dr. Tony Evans could do it justice.”

In addition to “Heroes in the Bible,” PRAY.COM hosts podcasts from leading Christian pastors and speakers, meditative and reflective prayers and Bible-based resources to aid listeners wherever they may be in their spiritual growth journeys. Find “Heroes in the Bible” and other prayer and faith-based audio content at www.pray.com/podcasts, iHeart Radio or Apple.

About PRAY.COM  

Founded in 2016 with a mission to grow faith and cultivate community, PRAY.COM is the world’s No. 1 app for daily prayer and Bible-based audio content.Reaching more than 16 million people worldwide through its mobile app and website, PRAY.COM is the easiest way to incorporate prayer into your daily life. PRAY.COM provides encouragement and inspiration through daily devotionals, Pastor podcasts, and Bedtime Bible Stories. PRAY,COM founders are Steve Gatena, Michael Lynn, Ryan Beck and Matthew Potter.  See more at www.alarryross.com/pray-com.

About Tony Evans

Dr. Tony Evans has served as the senior pastor of Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship for over 40 years, witnessing its growth from ten people in 1976 to now over 10,000 congregants with over 100 ministries. Dr. Evans also serves as president of The Urban Alternative, a national ministry that seeks to restore hope and transform lives through the proclamation and the application of the Word of God. His daily radio broadcast, The Alternative with Dr. Tony Evans, can also be heard as a podcast and on the Tony Evans App. 

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