CONTACT: Michael Conrad 2146160320 Michael@LovellFairchild.com NATIONAL BIBLE BEE GAME SHOW Media Tip Sheet Facts—Bio—News Hooks TITLE BIBLE BEE GAME SHOW SUMMARY The National Bible Bee Game Show— hosted by Kirk Cameron—assembles 72 young people in a contest showcasing Bibleverse memory and applied Bible study. With $260,000 in prize money, the field of contestants comes from participants at the annual National Bible Bee. Last year’s first season of the National Bible Bee Game Show reached 80 million homes and broadcast globally on NRB Network, CTN and UPLIFT TV. PRODUCTION Enthuse Entertainment PREMIERE April 1, 2016 (1 of 30 episodes) NEWS HOOKS We own Bibles but we’re not reading them Some 90 percent of American households have a Bible; that’s the good news. The sad news is that one in four U.S. adults never read their Biblereports the American Bible Society’s 2015 State of the Bible survey compiled by the Barna Group. Talk to the creators of the National Bible Bee Game Show a bout Bible illiteracy and getting Americans to read the book on their shelves. SOURCE: http://www.americanbible.org/uploads/content/State_of_the_Bible_2015_report A winner before she won Hannah Leary walked away from Season One of the National Bible Bee Game Show $100,000 richer. But prep for the contest, she says—having God’s Word hidden in your heart from memorizing and studying the Bible is the big prize. Ask this exceptional 17 year old—also a cohost on season two—about her memory tricks, time required, applied verses, playing the game and the real payoff. A busy bee . . . National Bible Bee draws 40,000 Since its 2009 launch, more than 40,000 young people have competed in the National Bible Bee. But what about family members helping contestants practice, and friends and neighbors turning out for local qualifying events? This booming event has a unique history inspired by a young woman who, during the most debilitating time in her illness, focused what energy she had on proclaiming the Word of God. Shelby’s testimony of hope in the midst of a fiery trial inspired many. DIRECTOR Clayton Miller PRODUCERS C had Gundersen Bobby Downes—for Enthuse Entertainment BIOS Kirk Cameron, Host Kirk is a television and film actor and producer most recently known for the family films Saving Christmas and Mercy Rule , the documentaries Unstoppable and Monumental , and the inspirational film Fireproof . He’s also known for his memorable roles on ABC’s Growing Pains , the Left Behind movies, and as cohost of The Way of the Master television series. Kirk’s sister, Candace Cameron Bure, is well known for her role on TV’s Full House and many other film and TV credits. Kirk spends much of his time in new television and film projects and speaking to people around the country, teaching how to share faith and live out a gospelcentered marriage and family. Kirk and his wife, Chelsea, founded Camp Firefly for seriously ill children and their families. They live in California with their six children. Emeal (“E.Z.”) Zwayne, CoHost Emeal is president of Living Waters Publications and National Spokesperson for the National Bible Bee. After his radical conversion to Christ in 1991, he enrolled at Biola University to major in biblical studies and theology. He received his pastoral ordination in 1995 and served almost six years as a fulltime associate pastor and vice president of his church's board. He’s taught throughout America and the world, and been featured speaker at many and varied conferences, churches and learning institutions. E.Z. lives in Southern California with his wife, Rachel, and their five children. Jason & David Benham, CoHosts The Benham brothers, identical twins and former professional baseball players, are serial entrepreneurs, bestselling authors with a new book, Living Among Lions published by Thomas Nelson releasing June 28, and nationallyacclaimed real estate entrepreneurs. The same timing, skill and determination that once benefited them on the baseball field catapulted them to the top of the business world and landed them their own reality television showalso abruptly canceled due to their commitment to biblical values. Appearing on Fox News, CNN, ABC's Nightline and Good Morning America , David and Jason stand for their faith and encourage others to do the same. The brothers founded Cities4Life, a prolife ministry based in Charlotte, N.C., and "Missioneering" selfsustaining revenue models for overseas missions. Hannah Leary, CoHost The National Bible Bee Game Show s easonone winner, Hannah Leary, age 17, of Buffalo N.Y., joined the National Bible Bee and made it onto the television program, where she took home $100,000. During an interview on American Family Radio, Leary said the money stands out to people, but the biggest prize is internal. "You just realize the treasure of God's Wordand that's invaluable. It's going to last forever," she said. "And it's not just memorizing Scripture. It's studying Scripture and being able to dive in deep and just understand what God has to say in His Word. It's a great blessing." For interviews, contact: Michael Conrad Michael@LovellFairchild.com 2146160320 Visit LovellFairchild.com for ■ National Bible Bee Game Show P ress Release ■ National Bible Bee Game Show Q&A ■ Bible Literacy Backgrounder ■ Suggested Interview Question 30
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