Christian Singer John Tibbs Set to Release Full-Length Album ‘Dead Man Walking’

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Christian Singer John Tibbs Set to Release Full-Length Album ‘Dead Man Walking’

Christian Post Report – Poster Art for “Dead Man Walking”, 2016.

On the heels of the critically acclaimed EP Dead Man Walking, John Tibbs has announced that an album of the same name is set to release next month.

FairTrade Services will deliver the full-length debut by the Kentucky-born singer and songwriter that was produced by Ben Shive (Rend Collective, Colony House) and showcases 10 selections, eight of which were co-written by Tibbs.

Highlights of the upcoming album include a soulful title track featuring Ellie Holcomb called “Silver in Stone,” and a song called “Abraham” that was inspired by God’s faithfulness to the Israelites in Exodus.

The album also includes the song “Everything I Need,” which holds a deep, personal significance for Tibbs in light of his struggle with a lifelong speech impairment.

“The song says, ‘Though my weakness ties my tongue, I sing of every good You’ve done.’ It is exhausting to try to hide something,” Tibbs shared in a comment to The Christian Post. “Culture says you have to be perfect and have all the answers, but that isn’t a healthy attitude. I started being open about my speech difficulties in hopes that it would encourage other people.”

“There’s a lot of old school country and church hymn-influences in my music,” Tibbs added, noting his roots/rock sound. “When I was about 6 years old, my dad took a position at a church in Punxsutawney, in western Pennsylvania. Growing up there, Bruce Springsteen, John Mellencamp and Tom Petty became the soundtrack of my youth.”

Tibbs will join Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Matt Maher on the road this spring. He has also toured in the past with Newsboys, Crowder, Tenth Avenue North, Unspoken, Gungor and Audrey Assad, among others.

Prior to signing with FairTrade Services, Tibbs was a worship leader at Madison Park Church, located near Indiana’s Anderson University. As an independent artist, he garnered an online community of more than 100,000 fans who helped crowd-fund two breakout recordings: Swallowing Death, Breathing Life in 2012 and 2013’s Anchor, earning national notoriety on NoiseTrade.

For more information about Tibbs and the Dead Man Walking album, visit johntibbsmusic.com.

Source : Christian Post

ESPN Suspends Bob Ryan for Calling Mark Jackson a ‘Bible-Pounding Phony’

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ESPN Suspends Bob Ryan for Calling Mark Jackson a ‘Bible-Pounding Phony’

Christian Post Report – Mark Jackson was fired as head coach of the Golden State Warriors on May 7, 2014.

The ESPN network has temporarily suspended sports commentator Bob Ryan for comments he made describing former Golden State Warriors head coach Mark Jackson as a “Bible-pounding phony.”

Ryan, who was formerly a sportswriter for the Boston Globe and who now serves as a panelist on ESPN’s “Around the Horn,” was suspended earlier this month after he referred to Jackson as a “Bible-pounding phony” and a “con man.”

Jackson, a former NBA player and Golden State Warriors coach, was the focus of a 2012 scandal in which an exotic dancer tried to extort money from him after the two had an extramarital affair and exchanged nude photos.The NBA coach eventually went to the FBI after the extortion plot continued.

The former NBA coach is also an outspoken Christian who serves as pastor of The Love Worship Center International in Reseda, California.

During a Jan. 6 airing of the “The Dan Le Batard Show With Stugotz,” Ryan said that in reference to the Warriors’ playing ability, “I know if they had a real coach, not some phony, Bible-pounding phony that Mark Jackson is, when he isn’t even a legitimate Bible pounder, I know that they’ll be better off.”

When asked to elaborate on his comments, Ryan added: “Well, I’m sorry, but it’s the truth. And I can’t believe they took him back on that broadcast. Oh my God. He’s a con man, and he’s done very well at it. I’ll give him credit for being a great one.”

ESPN then released a statement two days later acknowledging Ryan’s comments.

“Bob’s comments were inappropriate and personal. We have addressed it with him. He recognizes he was wrong,” the statement read.

Ryan apologized for his comments this week, telling The Big Lead that he had an “intemperate, foolish outburst that I regret. I was treated very nicely by the company, and have told them that I will not do anything like this again to be out of their good graces.”

When it was revealed in 2012 that Jackson, who serves as a frequent commentator on ESPN, had been involved in an extramarital affair, he released a statement saying he was “embarrassed” and apologetic.

“I recognize the extremely poor judgment that I used both in having an affair six years ago – including the embarrassing communication I exhibited during that time — and in attempting to deal with the extortion scheme at first by myself,” Jackson said in the statement. “I made some egregious errors. I apologize for any embarrassment I may have caused my family, friends and, of course, the Warriors.”

“At that time in my life, I was not pastoring. Three years ago, my wife and I established a ministry,” Jackson added. “With deepest regret, I want to apologize to my church family. I was wrong. We must live holy.”

Source : Christian Post