God Takes on Millennials and Social Media in New TV Show

I finally got to see the much anticipated new CBS-TV show, God Friended Me starring Brandon Michael Hall.  This is the same young man who, last season, was the star of a short-lived sitcom on ABC called The Mayor.  

This show kind of reminds me of the Touched by an Angel series (1994-2003) that was popular among members of my baby boomer generation, as well as my parents generation.

In God Friended Me, Hall plays a character named Miles Finer, who is an outspoken atheist living in New York City.  He declares himself to be the Millennial Prophet and uses his radio podcast as a platform to challenge God's existence.  He is constantly reminding his audience there is no God and that's OK.  Then all of a sudden he starts receiving friend requests on Facebook from someone identifying themselves as “God.” 

Miles initially deletes the requests thinking someone is playing a joke on him or as the young folks like to say, "he is being catfished."  But “God” is persistent, and Miles finally accepts his friend request. "God" then starts suggesting friends to Miles on Facebook—first someone named “John Dove”, who happens to coincidentally rush by him on the street at that moment and whose life he ends up saving.  Then there's “Cara Bloom” a budding young journalist who needs a "sensational story" to keep her job.  

As the series begins to evolve, you learn that Miles is estranged from his father who just happens to be a preacher.  With the help of a friend, who just happens to know how to hack into computers, Miles is able to track down an IP address to determine the location of "God" and they found him in New Jersey!  Or maybe they didn't.....because the identity of the person connected to the IP address has yet to be revealed. Is this an elaborate hoax, or is God real and working through Facebook to challenge Miles’s unbelief?

God Friended Me is just the kind of show Millennials should watch. I can just imagine how many of them would view such a request, especially since a study by the Pew Research Center indicates 63 percent of men and 37 percent of women (between the ages of 18-29) say they don't believe in God.  Another Pew survey indicated:   

• Belief in the God of the Bible declines with age.
• Those under age 50 viewed God as less powerful and less involved in earthly affairs than do older Americans.
• Among college graduates, only 45 percent believe in the God of the Bible.

Perhaps God Friended Me will change some more Millennial minds and hearts this season.  

A new heart will I give you and a new spirit will I put within you, and I will take away the stony heart out of your flesh and give you a heart of flesh--Ezekiel 36-26.

Baby Boomers Do it "Whatever! Live"

If you want to know what your fellow baby boomers are doing around the country to keep their passions for living and dreaming alive, you need to tune in to my new internet radio talk show called "Whatever! Live."

Beginning Thursday, January 24 at noon (EST) I'll be keepin' it real as I discuss the issues that affect my fellow baby boomer population; Issues like dating and sex, menopause; starting a new business; politics, etc.

It's ALL THE WAY LIVE on Whatever! Live so be sure to tune in every Thursday: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/whateverlive.

Your "baby boomer feedback" is always welcome so be sure to call in at:
(646) 652-2594

I look forward to hearing from you!

Who Stole My Body?

That’s the question I’ve been asking myself for a few years now. Everyday I look in the mirror and wonder what happened to that drop dead, gorgeous size 3 figure that used to turn heads and stop men dead in their tracks. I’m turning heads these days but not in quite the same way.

Middle-age spread is one issue I never thought I’d have to deal with, but honey, let me tell you, it’s no joke! My middle-aged, baby boomer years have resulted in some spreading, sagging and cellulite---while my breasts, belly and lap are getting better acquainted. My gynecologist says the weight gain is a result of my metabolism slowing down and MENOPAUSE.

I am convinced there is a thief on the loose who is running around attacked middle-aged women. I would have felt much better about the burglary had he taken my Hot Flashes too!

See what I mean by checking out my You Tube video: http://www.youtube.com/babyboomerbev

Wakin' Up with Whoopi!

This baby boomer diva woke up with Whoopi on Monday. I normally switch between Whoopi and the Tom Joyner Morning Show but on this particular day, I was cruisin’ down the highway with Whoopi, Cubby and the rest of the crew. It was around 7am and I was beginning a four-hour road trip to Columbia, South Carolina for a television interview.

Suddenly, I heard newest host of The View invite listeners to call in and ask any questions they had for her guest psychic, Joan Marie Whelan. Of course, you know I had to call in. I mean, what else did I have to do for the next four hours other than listen to the radio and talk on my cell phone?

I don’t know if I was more surprised that I got through right away----or by the answers the psychic gave me to my questions.

Now I have to tell you right up front that I don’t believe in psychics---but I do believe dreams can come true!

Give a listen: http://www.whoopi.com/audio.html

Click on hour #3

Was I having a Hot Flash or What?

Last weekend, I promised my baby boomer diva girlfriend, Donna Maria, that I would support her Teen Fest 2K7 project. So today, I kept my word and went over to North Carolina Central University to watch the performances of several talented young people from Raleigh-Durham and the surrounding area.

Donna Maria, being the spectacular woman that she is, managed to get two celebrity male judges to help her out. They were men I recognized from back in the day AND they're actually baby boomers themselves. You remember Christopher "Play" Martin from the Kid-n-Play House Party Movies? And then there was Darryl "DMC" McDaniel from the musical group RUN-DMC. They were the pioneers of hip-hop---when hip hop was still respectable. I used to love that song "Walk this Way."

Well anyway, at intermission, I took the opportunity to go over to them and introduce myself and give them a copy of my book. (Actually, Christopher is on my email buddy list). I told Darryl to give his copy to his wife Zuri. I suggested Chris give it to his mom, at which time he informed me she had passed away last month. It was at that moment that I wanted to give him a bear hug but then I thought I might not want to let go of that fine baby boomer man so I kept my composure and offered my condolenses.

Now here's where it gets a little blurry. During my interaction with these fine gentlemen I started to feel a little flush. You know, it was like a nervous perspiration but then I thought "Oh, I'm too old to be getting THOSE kind of feelings because I'm going through menopause, so I must be having a hot flash!"

Well, whatever it was---it actually felt pretty good.