Steel Roots
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Steelroots is a block of Christian
television programs for teens and young adults, designed to raise up new disciples for Jesus Christ. It was recently shut down until further notice; this is explained on the main page of the Steelroots website.
Ben Cerullo founded Steelroots after converting to Christianity
. He states that the show was begun to illustrate to young people being Christian does not prevent one from having fun and enjoying life. Steelroots showcases extreme sports and popular music with a Christian
theme. It also discusses how teens should deal situations such as relationships, forgiveness, temptation, and lying.
The shows have a worldwide viewership of over 130 million people. Steelroots has become a resource and clearinghouse for teens who wish to witness to others about the Bible and to serve as an affirmation of their faith.
In 2001 a record studio and label were started by Cerullo and Jimi Ray (former lead singer of Age of Faith) called Steelroots Records. The label signed new Seattle, Washington
-based rock band Strange Occurrence and released the band's debut album, Another Day to Start Again, in 2002 http://www.christianitytoday.com/music/reviews/2002/anotherdaytostartagain.html. In addition to this, probably one of the most famous bands this label signed before closing is Showbread (band)
, which after that release left for Solid State Records
. After two years the label closed, after a decision was made to focus entirely on the ministry of the television show.
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Christian
A Christian is a person who adheres to Christianity, an Abrahamic, monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth as recorded in the Canonical gospels and the letters of the New Testament...
television programs for teens and young adults, designed to raise up new disciples for Jesus Christ. It was recently shut down until further notice; this is explained on the main page of the Steelroots website.
Ben Cerullo founded Steelroots after converting to Christianity
Christianity
Christianity is a monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus as presented in canonical gospels and other New Testament writings...
. He states that the show was begun to illustrate to young people being Christian does not prevent one from having fun and enjoying life. Steelroots showcases extreme sports and popular music with a Christian
Christian
A Christian is a person who adheres to Christianity, an Abrahamic, monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth as recorded in the Canonical gospels and the letters of the New Testament...
theme. It also discusses how teens should deal situations such as relationships, forgiveness, temptation, and lying.
The shows have a worldwide viewership of over 130 million people. Steelroots has become a resource and clearinghouse for teens who wish to witness to others about the Bible and to serve as an affirmation of their faith.
In 2001 a record studio and label were started by Cerullo and Jimi Ray (former lead singer of Age of Faith) called Steelroots Records. The label signed new Seattle, Washington
Seattle, Washington
Seattle is the county seat of King County, Washington. With 608,660 residents as of the 2010 Census, Seattle is the largest city in the Northwestern United States. The Seattle metropolitan area of about 3.4 million inhabitants is the 15th largest metropolitan area in the country...
-based rock band Strange Occurrence and released the band's debut album, Another Day to Start Again, in 2002 http://www.christianitytoday.com/music/reviews/2002/anotherdaytostartagain.html. In addition to this, probably one of the most famous bands this label signed before closing is Showbread (band)
Showbread (band)
Showbread is an American Christian rock band originating in Guyton, Georgia. More specifically, the band lives in a small community within Guyton called Marlow. They formed in 1997. The band has gone through numerous lineup changes since its formation but maintains its two founding members, Josh...
, which after that release left for Solid State Records
Solid State Records
Solid State Records is a Christian record label, a division of Tooth & Nail Records. Unlike Tooth & Nail, Solid State signs hardcore and metal bands. Like Tooth & Nail, Solid State is primarily a Christian label. However, they have signed several bands that don't label themselves as Christian,...
. After two years the label closed, after a decision was made to focus entirely on the ministry of the television show.
Shows
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The Uprising
The Uprising (TV Show)
The Uprising is a reality television show centering around the lives and ministry of Jay Haizlip, Brian Sumner, and Christian Hosoi. Together and with the help of many others, they use their collective backgrounds as professional skateboarders as they comb skate parks, backyard pools, and other...
Countdown
Beyond Boarders