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New BEK TV Program Balances Faith and Freedom

9/28/2023 Press Releases

Andrew Southwick brings his experience as a pastor to his new role as TV host. “I want viewers to talk about how faith and daily life cross paths, especially in today’s world,” he says. “The Culture Crossroads with Andrew Southwick” will cover a lot of ground, including politics, pop culture, and the stories of everyday folks. Guests will help with the discussions, and Southwick will drive the conversations in the direction of the truth.

Southwick also is an author and brings his reader-followers with him to the TV screen. He is the author of two books about faith and Christian values, titled "More Than Reconciliation: Coming to the Table of Grace" and "Timmy’s Special Song." “It's about understanding and discussing the bigger picture of our society from a faith-filled perspective,” says Southwick.

BEK TV is the only North Dakota-owned broadcasting company remaining in the state and produces more local content than any other television station. It broadcasts statewide on television and across the world via internet. BEK TV consists of content from both BEK Sports and BEK News.

BEK TV is the largest television broadcaster of high school and collegiate athletics in the region, broadcasting more than 400 live events each year. The network also is the state’s top producer of original news and opinion programming. BEK TV is the 2021, 2022, and 2023 winner of the Bismarck Tribune’s Best of the Best contest, selected by the public for “Best Television Station”.

The concept behind BEK’s news programming is to provide a media service platform that is unscripted and uncensored. BEK TV hosts are untrained broadcasters who share their perspectives and views on topics and issues that North Dakotans are talking about. The BEK network never controls the messaging.

“The Culture Crossroads with Andrew Southwick” can be viewed on Sundays at 6pm CT on https://www.bek.news/. All episodes are archived on https://www.bek.news/culturecrossroads.

Update as of shows Feb 10, 2024:

Summary Range: This list-to-date in covers episodes from it's debut to this past week, and shows how diverse Cultural Crossroads is as of now. From political debates and economic strategies to cultural values, faith, and healthcare innovation, CC is proving to provide insights into contemporary societal issues, historical perspectives, and future visions across various domains. Episodes can be found at: https://www.bek.news/culturecrossroads/2023-10-15/

  • Averting US Economic Collapse with Fiscal Prudence - Feb 4, 2024
  • Remnant Nursing: New Vision for Healthcare - Jan 28, 2024
  • 2024 Election: Dems' Secret Obama Plan? - Jan 21, 2024
  • Sound Money Act & Church Shifts on 'Culture Crossroads - Jan 14, 2024
  • Examining Nuremberg Code Violations in US - Jan 7, 2024
  • Fact vs Fiction in Christmas Story - Dec 24, 2023
  • Defending Cash: The Sound Money Act Debate - Dec 17, 2023
  • Victoria Jackson: Comedy, Music, and Faith - Dec 10, 2023
  • Culture Crossroads: America's Value Crisis - Dec 3, 2023
  • Karen Kingsbury Talks New Book & Film - Nov 26, 2023
  • The True History of Thanksgiving - Nov 19, 2023
  • The Weaponization of Speech - Nov 12, 2023
  • Eyeing Power: Faith & Surveillance - Nov 5, 2023
  • GOP Vision: Politics and Currency - Oct 29, 2023
  • Kevin Sorbo's Insights: Defeating Cancel Culture - Oct 22, 2023
  • Culture, Faith, and America's Small Businesses - Oct 15, 2023
  • Republicans' Strategy, Economy, & Leadership Focus - Oct 8, 2023
  • Culture Crossroads: 2nd GOP Debate & Faith Focus - Oct 1, 2023
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