Paul Wilkes and Edward Beck Inspire Viewers

Contact: Mary Dickey, Director of Communications, Odyssey Networks, 212-870-1046, mdickey@odysseynetworks.org
 
MEDIA ADVISORY, March 2, 2011 /Christian Newswire/ -- Want to turn a bad day around in just two minutes? Now there's an app for that. Call on Faith, just launched by Odyssey Networks, is the first all-video digital source of content that literally puts dynamic inspiration in the palm of your hand wherever you are, whenever you need it. The new app, which was produced in partnership with GoTV Networks, the mobile media industry's largest network, is now available on iPhone, Blackberry and Android phones and on the iPad and iTouch.  It delivers 80 original two-minute videos on 14 different channels each month for a one-time download charge of 99 cents.

Six of the app's channels are programmed by Odyssey, the nation's largest multi-faith coalition dedicated to producing media that enriches spiritual life and promotes understanding among people of diverse beliefs and perspectives. The content includes inspirational insights, advice on better living, personal stories of faith and compassion, and prayers and reflections from the world's great faith traditions. Catholic content in March includes Paul Wilkes, best-selling author ("Holding God in My Hands") and Eucharistic minister, tells how a moment at Mass inspired his return to the Church. Father Edward Beck recalls his journey from Wall Street to the seminary. A new voice, Dyron Holmes (known  as the Peoples Monk) share the story of Buddhism leading him to embrace the Rule of St. Benedict. March prayers include a devotion for Ash Wednesday and The Prayer of St. Patrick.

Call on Faith is available for download through www.callonfaith.com or at iTunes, Blackberry World or Android Market. It is also available on the Sprint Network through a monthly subscription.
 
For more information on Call on Faith go to www.callonfaith.com.

About Odyssey Networks
Established in 1987, Odyssey Networks is a service of the National Interfaith Cable Coalition, Inc. It has over 80 denominational, organizational and individual members, representing Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Baha'I, Sikh, and Hinduism. For more information, visit www.odysseynetworks.org.

About GoTV Networks
GoTV Networks enables media owners and brands to deliver compelling, personalized, highly engaging content experiences through feature-rich smart applications distributed to the widest audience possible. This content is accessed through a broad range of mobile operators, application storefronts and wireless devices. Among their recently released apps are Oprah Mobile and Call on Jesus. For information visit www.gotvnetworks.com.