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Lifetime & Bishop T.D. Jakes Reunite for 2 New Movies LUST: A SEVEN DEADLY SINS SAGA & ENVY: A SEVEN DEADLY SINS SAGA

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I told you in a previous post that I would keep you in the loop about the upcoming Lifetime movie Envy in which GregAlan Williams (Uncle Mac from OWN’s Greenleaf) will portray Elijah, and I’m making good on that promise!

Following the successful partnership of Lifetime with Bishop T.D. Jakes with Faith Under Fire and I Am Somebody’s Child, Lifetime reteams with the Bishop for two movies –Lust: A Deadly Sins Saga (wt) and Envy: A Deadly Sins Saga (wt) – based on two books from the Seven Deadly Sins anthology by Victoria Christopher Murray. Lust: A Deadly Sins Saga (wt) premieres onSaturday, April 17th at 8pm ET/PT and stars Keri Hilson (Love By The 10th Date), Tobias Truvillion (One Life to Live), and Durrell ‘Tank’ Babbs (The New Edition Story). Envy: A Deadly Sins Saga (wt) premieres on Saturday, April 24th at 8pm ET/PT and stars Serayah (Empire), Rose Rollins (The L Word), and Kandi Burruss (Real Housewives of Atlanta).

Bishop T.D. Jakes and Derrick Williams serve as executive producers on both films, alongside TV host, Shaun Robinson, who under the Broader Focus initiative, will executive produce movies for the first time. Lust: A Deadly Sins Saga (wt) and Envy: A Deadly Sins Saga (wt) join previously announced book to screen movies by author V.C. Andrews, Ruby, Pearl in the Mist, All That Glitters and Hidden Jewel this spring, and continues to establish Lifetime as the home for movies inspired by books from best-selling authors. Below are the full descriptions and premiere dates for Lust: A Deadly Sins Saga (wt) and Envy: A Deadly Sins Saga (wt).

The first of the Seven Deadly Sins book series, this movie is a grounded morality tale that explores the power of lust, but at what cost? Tiffanie Cooper (Keri Hilson) is about to have the wedding of her dreams to her soul mate, the dashing Damon King (Tobias Truvillion), founder of King Enterprises.  But when Damon’s old friend Trey Taylor (Durrell ‘Tank’ Babbs) arrives, fresh from prison to step in as Damon’s best man, Tiffanie’s whole world gets rocked.  Sexy and mysterious, Trey triggers a passion in Tiffanie that she never expected, and suddenly the life she’s always planned with Damon is uncertain.  But Trey still carries wounds from his history with Damon, and his intentions toward both Tiffanie and Damon are not to be trusted. Lust: A Deadly Sins Saga (wt) also stars Ms. Juicy, LeToya Luckett (Rochelle from OWN’s Greenleaf), and Clifton Powell and is produced by TD Jakes Enterprises and Big Dreams Entertainment. T.D. Jakes, Derrick Williams, Leslie Greif and Shaun Robinson serve as executive producers and Star Victoria directs from a script written by Sonay Hoffman.

Gabrielle Flores (Rose Rollins) has it all – a devoted husband, a beautiful daughter, and one of the best PR firms in the country.  When Gabrielle’s father suddenly reveals she has a half-sister, Keisha (Serayah), as a result of a brief affair, only-child Gabrielle is delighted to welcome her into her life.  But Keisha, who grew up with nothing, wants more than a sisterly bond from Gabrielle—she wants her life, and is willing to do whatever it takes to get it. Envy: A Deadly Sins Saga (wt) also stars Kandi Burruss, Donovan Christie Jr., GregAlan Williams, Da Brat, DC Young Fly, Clifton Powell and Hosea Chanchez and is produced by TD Jakes Enterprises and Big Dreams Entertainment. T.D. Jakes, Derrick Williams, Leslie Greif and Shaun Robinson serve as executive producers, and Damon Lee directs from a script written by Nneka Gerstle.

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Bishop T.D. Jakes Hosts Conversation with COVID-19 Vaccine Scientists Including Dr. Fauci Monday, Jan. 25 at Noon CT!

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Approximately 40% of Americans say they will not take the COVID-19 vaccine, with many expressing concerns about possible side effects.

In an effort to better inform and enlighten the public about the COVID-19 vaccine, global spiritual leader Bishop T.D. Jakes has brought together several of the world’s leading coronavirus experts, including Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease official, for a panel discussion titled Conversations with America: Understanding the COVID-19 Vaccine.

Conversations with America is a semi-regular, data-driven forum developed by Jakes to help Americans navigate difficult discussions. In addition to Fauci, other panelists will include:

  • Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett, a viral immunologist and lead scientist on the coronavirus research team at the National Institute of Infectious and Allergic Disease’s Vaccine Research Center. Corbett leads the team of scientists behind the Moderna Inc. COVID-19 vaccine.

  • Dr. Onyema Ogbuagu, an infectious disease specialist, associate professor at Yale School of Medicine and principal investigator of the Pfizer COVID-19 trial at the Yale Center for Clinical Investigation

Jill Waggoner, a Dallas-based family medicine practitioner, author, and health and wellness expert will co-host the discussion.

The event will premiere exclusively on the official T.D. Jakes YouTube channel on Monday, Jan. 25, at noon CT.

“There are many hurdles to finding a solution to the pandemic, including the supply and distribution of the vaccine,” said Jakes. “But I believe the biggest issue is distrust. Distrust is understandably high among African Americans, who have faced decades of unethical medical experiments and disparate treatment in health care. This Conversations with America event will provide the public with knowledge and education, but also with hope.”

Distrust of the vaccine is particularly high among African Americans. A December survey by the Pew Research Center found that only 42% of African Americans say they would take the vaccine, compared with 63% of Hispanics and 61% of white adults.

Conversations with America began as an annual public-opinion study exploring the current perceptions about a broad spectrum of issues, including economic opportunity, criminal justice and national security across all demographics.

About The Potter’s House
Located in Dallas, The Potter’s House is a 30,000-member nondenominational, multicultural church and humanitarian organization led by Bishop T. D. Jakes, twice featured on the cover of Time magazine as America’s Best Preacher and as one of the nation’s 25 Most Influential Evangelicals. The Potter’s House has five locations: The Potter’s House of Dallas, The Potter’s House of Fort Worth, The Potter’s House of North Dallas, The Potter’s House of Denver and The Potter’s House OneLA.

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Bishop T.D. Jakes To Deliver the Keynote Address at the 2021 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Beloved Community Commemorative Service Monday

You Can Attend Virtually!

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The COVID-19 pandemic has not stopped the King Center’s  week-long celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s life and legacy although it has been modified. The culminating program for the celebration 2021 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Beloved Community Commemorative Service will be held on the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. federal holiday tomorrow per usual; however, the service will be online. Below is the lineup and how you can register to attend virtually.

KEYNOTE SPEAKER:

Bishop TD Jakes, Bishop of The Potter’s House

REMARKS:

Kirk Franklin, Grammy Award-Winning Gospel Artist and Author

Amina Mohammed, UN Deputy Secretary General

 

DR. KING TRIBUTE:

Ndaba Mandela

Tamika Mallory

Yasmin Poole

Ashley Woods

PRESIDERS:

Reverend Natosha Reid Rice

Pastor Sam Collier

Dr. Bernice A. King, The King Center

PERFORMANCES:

Angella Christie, Gospel Saxophonist,

Tammy Taylor, Gospel Recording Artist

Jekalyn Carr, Grammy Nominated Gospel Artist, Actress and Author

Dr. Joyce Finch Johnson, Organist

Dr. Patrice Turner and the Commemorative Choir, Ebenezer Baptist Church

YOUTH PRESENTATION:

Dr. Connie F. Lindsey

CRITICAL CONVERSATIONS:

Moderator– Nona Jones, Head of Faith-Based Partnerships, Facebook

Pastor Jamal Bryant, Senior Pastor of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church

Pastor Jentezen Franklin, Free Chapel

Rev. Natosha Reid Rice, All Saints’ Episcopal Church

Pastor Sam Collier, Lead Pastor, Hillsong Atlanta

SPECIAL CONCERT FEATURING :

Jekalyn Carr, Grammy Nominated Gospel Artist, Actress and Author

Introduced by Kirk Franklin, 16-Time Grammy Award Winner

(Immediately Following the Service)

In partnership with KidsRights

www.kidsrights.org

The event will be live streamed on multiple platforms, including Facebook, The King Center web page, and other sources, as well as televised locally on Fox 5 Atlanta. To register, click HERE.

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