our Staff

Lee Benton has worked in Hollywood, CA as a professional actress for over 30 years. Her passion for film and television has now driven her to take on a producer role on several projects. She has also brought her love of Christ to Hollywood through her ministries for nearly a decade.

Heather Thomas Van Deren has loved music since she was a little girl. She took her first piano lesson at 7 years of age, and would sing & play for anyone who would listen. From music recitals to talent contests, Heather loved, loved, loved all things music!  TaKen TV Christian Entertainment.

Jon Nicolas interviews some amazing people people being the Hands and Feet of Jesus from some awesome ministries around the country. 

With episodes covering topics that are traditionally swept under the carpet rather than discussed on Christian TV, Bloom Today is unique in its blend of humor, pain, and healing. 

 The core of our efforts is to bring our team’s fresh ideas and passion to the range of activities we’re involved in. Through all of our endeavors we hope to display the conviction behind our beliefs.

Mike Tobey, the Heaven Guy, has an awesome show planned for next season. He will be visiting several of his favorite fishing  spots across the country with some very special guest. Tune in and hear some amazing stories.

Born and raised in Queens, New York, Frank X. Panico was introduced to a diverse

array of arts and cultures that helped to form his naturally inquisitive mind and to shape

his creative imagination. At age twenty-four, spurred on by that same creative impulse,

Frank moved to Hollywood, California to pursue a career in the Film Industry.

In Hollywood, Mr. Panico studied under the tutelage of Michael C. Conley, a member of

the California Scholastic Press. He became skilled in the art of Feature Film Screenplay

Writing which helped him to earn a position as Assistant to Gary D. Roberts, Executive

Vice President of 20th Century Fox Films Legal Group.

In 2005, Frank relocated to Florida, where he founded his production company, Xs in

the Sky Films. Mr. Panico’s films have been featured or distributed by Pureflix, Right

Side Broadcasting Network, Christian Cinema, Amazon Plus, Amazon Prime, Half

Ticket TV, Newsmax, Salem Now, Epoch TV and the One America News Network

(OANN.)

Frank’s first film, "Lambs Among Wolves," was aired on “The Walk TV” and received a

nomination at the Treasure Coast International Film Festival. His second film, "A

Different Kind of Church," earned distribution on Amazon Prime and Christian Cinema.

While working for Light of the World Charities in Palm City, Florida, Frank completed his

third film, "Moved with Compassion."

In 2017 Frank Panico’s powerful biopic, "My Friend Raymond was nominated for two

awards at the International Christian Film Festival including “Most Creative

Documentary” and “Most Inspirational Documentary.” "My Friend Raymond" won the

award for “Most Inspirational Documentary,” and was picked up for distribution by Pure

Flix. "My Friend Raymond" also won awards for “Best Local Film” and “Most

Inspirational Film” at the Fort Myers Film Festival and “Outstanding Faith-based Film” at

the FAM Film Festival and the “Voters’ Choice Award” at the Cherub Film festival.

In 2020, Frank completed “Leaders for Life” which featured interviews with movie

legends Kevin and Sam Sorbo, who also Executive Produced the film. In 2021, Kevin

and Sam Sorbo returned to Executive Produce Frank’s ground-breaking film,

“Systematic Deception.”

Currently, Mr. Panico is promoting two of his six Feature Film Screenplays –

"Stoneflower" and "Jaws of Justice" as well as his three most recent documentaries,

"Leaders for Life," "Systematic Deception" and "Trans Wreck."

 Welcome To Faith On Film, a program designed to keep you informed and aware of everything that is happening in the world of faith and family  films. "If you want to have a healthy soul, you have to feed it healthy entertainment." TAKEN TV Christian Entertainment.

Tina has been sharing her eye-opening message – Hollywood Exposed – at school assemblies, parent events, colleges, leadership conferences, music festivals, camps, cruise ships, church services and even – prisons. This is a very up-to-date, interactive show, 

Kim presents testimonies from real people’s lives and ministries so that viewers can gain hope from God’s Word and recognize very practical ways to apply its truths to their own lives. 

  Nina Keegan is a freelance writer, a blogger, and a devotional writer for the Christian Broadcast network. Nina is the author of two books 100 Days with God I and II. She has a daily devotional and podcast that reaches tens of thousands. Nina Keegan is a wife and the mother of 2 grown sons and the grandmother of one. Michelle Humphreys was saved at the age of 7 and called to ministry at the age of 17. She worked for Fox News as a reporter, assistant producer, and health anchor. She worked with the Christian Broadcasting Network until she was awakened to the call of God to preach the Gospel around the globe. She has been married to Troy Humphreys since 1985, and they have three children and one grandson. Nina and Michelle are best friends and talk about the Lord in their daily conversations. They encourage their viewers to expect miracles. Their focus is on Jesus and lifting Him up so that all men might be saved. Grace Grace is an original show reaching into the lives of people needing a touch from God and bringing joy and happiness into lives around the world.

  Dr. Brenda MacMenamin is a happy Christian wife and mother of four homeschooled (now adult and married) children. Helping, guiding, advising, and teaching ‘best practices’ to young couples who are planning to undertake the noble cause of teaching their own children is a joy to her. She shares the “Mighty Deeds of God” (Psalm 78) to civic groups, women’s groups, churches, and special events bringing enlightenment and activism to patriots, pastors, and parents.