DEL.ICIO.USBishop Weeks recasts his ‘Holy Hook Up’
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Tuesday, October 07, 2008
Bishop Thomas W. Weeks IIII has resurrected his new reality show — and this time he will search for a God-fearing wife on TV instead of the Internet. Weeks said the Christian dating series, now called “The Holy Hook Up: Who Will Be The Next Mrs. Weeks?” will document his search for a new love as he performs his daily duties as leader of an international ministry.
The 30-minute Atlanta-based reality series will include Weeks sharing the spotlight with singles and broken-hearted couples on the mend. The twice-divorced Pentecostal pastor will dole out relationship advice drawing on his experience as an author, minister and a first-time felon who pleaded guilty to aggravated assault on his ex-wife, national evangelist Juanita Bynum.
Weeks would not disclose what network he is negotiating with, but said talks are moving along.
Casting for singles, married, separated or recently divorced couples begins Tuesday, said Weeks. Interested parties should e-mail holyhookup@bishopweeks.com or visit www.bishop weeks.com for more information.
“I’m very excited about the way this is shaping up,” said Weeks, who appeared on the syndicated Tom Joyner Morning Show on radio (Kiss 104.1 locally) on Tuesday to talk about the reality series. “It is going to be a very tasteful, five-star presentation.”
Four couples will be cast on Holy Hook Up, which will feature celebrity guest cameos. The couples will live in an Atlanta residence together for three months. Weeks will play matchmaker to singles and provide relationship counseling to determine their compatibility. Newly engaged couples and those in struggling relationships also will have their bonds examined and tested to see if their love was meant to be.
“As Bishop Weeks counsels the four couples, he will start his search for the next Mrs. Weeks,” Weeks’ publicist Margaret Wright said in a statement. “Each week, Bishop Weeks will meet his new date and assess whether she has the potential to become a finalist for becoming the next Mrs. Weeks. This search will not be easy. Bishop Weeks is looking for someone who will share his vision of ministry and entrepreneurial spirit.”
True to reality show formats, the wannabe wives will face challenges to determine whether their hearts are truly open to love or whether they are only in it for the fame. The challenges will range from the “basic to the outrageous,” Wright said.
“At the end of the series there will be a wedding,” Wright said. “The union can be that of Bishop Weeks or that of his understudies.”
Weeks’ divorce lawyer Randy Kessler also may appear on the show to dole out advice to the pastor.
“He underwent sincere and serious emotional hardship,” Kessler said. “He learned from it …I am sure the reality show will have a positive impact on many people as Bishop Weeks is a strong leader with personal experience that he knows can help other.”
Weeks says he is inviting his followers to observe his personal life so they can get a Christian perspective on dating and coping with the desire for intimacy. Weeks will soon release a book about the subject called “Finding Yourself While In Transition.”
“My interest as a single individual will be to focus on a developing a godly relationship and the process it takes to do that,” Weeks said. “It is going to be quite interesting.”
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By secret
Jun 18, 2009 4:12 PM | Link to this
I don't believe Bishop Weeks is a wife beater, Juanita has a lot of drama with her. It's a proven fact that he wasn't what she claimed to be if she still went to bed with him during their time of divorcing. Please! I'm happy to hear that he's found a godly woman and pray that their marriage will be blessed.
By Kristin Hagen
May 30, 2009 6:07 AM | Link to this
I think Bishop weeks is a cowerd. He hurt his wife, she at one point wanted to give HIM anthoher change to turn things around, but nooo bishop just ignores the fact that he;s a wifebeater and has no decided to look for the next wife. What a disgrace and joke to trur believers. Bishop weeks your problem is lust, your just gonna prance around trying to find a sex partner 21 at least with no regard for your ministry or a marraige that couldhave been restored. WHat is giving god more glory, you apologizing to you wive, get counsing and prove allthis crapp you been preacher, or make yourseld into a joke where you being filmed while finding another wife. What is a wive do you? Get a grip, you You sound like the rest of the world and a callous man tht can destoy his wives dreams with no problem as long as you get anoyth wife fast, your all good right. COward
By Ikenna Joseph
Mar 27, 2009 12:56 PM | Link to this
This is not Of God Brethren What Legacy are they laying Bishop Weeks and Juanita if Both cant forgive themselves, Do they know how much their lives touched the world now they have messed up the body of Christ am ashame for such and endtime show he is puttin up, Both of them should come back become one if not the end of the matters that counts ....
By ljohnson
Mar 25, 2009 7:33 AM | Link to this
the bible says when a men finds a wife he found a good thing. Thats the word but why would you have a reality televison show to found a wife. I think the brother need to go on a fast get his self together before he jump into another relationship. and keep get his flesh in controll because he still has to preach god words. And right know he should be about his father busy and his flesh.
By Janice
Mar 11, 2009 4:55 PM | Link to this
I am praying for you Mrm.weeks take your time ever thing we do with hornest heart toward God make sure you don"t play with women on these shown data to find wife God knows what you need. mine pray you be heal in your heart take your time may God bless you and keep you.
By yonie
Feb 19, 2009 4:40 AM | Link to this
BTW3, praise God for you and you spirit. I know you are aware of that facts, looking for love the way you did or is doing on T.V. is not what God designed for you. How come you wont consult God about your wife to be (if your not married now) you know the word enough to know that God is Faithful, even when we don't let him do "it" for us. I've watched you preach and I say you bring the word to the ears of the listener, so this is why I say what I say. I don't judge and if this is offensive to you, I ask for you and God to forgive me. I'd hate to see you in the News any time soon, I'm taught at my church: To love God first and the rest will follow (hint).
By Madie Ruth Jackson
Feb 8, 2009 11:16 PM | Link to this
Question is there a rainbow. Please teach me
By Madie Ruth Jackson
Feb 8, 2009 11:13 PM | Link to this
Please forgive my words misplaced I do admire and obey God in her.
By Madie Ruth Jackson
Feb 8, 2009 11:10 PM | Link to this
Dear Bishop Weeks this is a woman who now twenty seven years old I have a son who is seven I really understand you I can say that I do know God and Jesus as my savior I am very impressed with the fact of you really trying to rediscover yourself in God please no comparing or competing me do know my suffering and I am surviving without a job I was engaged to a man who I was so impressed with Im really trying to redeveloped my mind with the power of one accord I hope that this is of me and not developed by a tape I have been loading this thing but have lost touch with the love that I have for you exwife she is now praying I will be praying myself and letting go somethings that causes those who are experience in ministry to judge do know whomever did this with special development and the entering of another I admire the teachings to me I so advised do to my lack of education and the pass that I will not loose please understand that I will preach teach descren the word of God He has revealed to me so much even with my scruggles in the election or the envies of my strength please allow me to be on your show and play the part of my lost love and discover this that God has for us under one accord with the most in knowing why Jesus is my savior and having no need to submit to the failures of being a convicted felony with a bad check love you please respond and notice this eviction and dismisal of the assault of my heart and mind of the power of my annnointed and to remittence of the sculls and every breath that God has allowed me to have please forgive me for these words that I know not of what I write proverb 32 creates me and no slumber. not an organization to me not dismissed from God keeping me safe invite me maynot be the prettiest but I carry the most LOVE now keep watching
By Madie Ruth Jackson
Feb 8, 2009 11:09 PM | Link to this
Dear Bishop Weeks this is a woman who now twenty seven years old I have a son who is seven I really understand you I can say that I do know God and Jesus as my savior I am very impressed with the fact of you really trying to rediscover yourself in God please no comparing or competing me do know my suffering and I am surviving without a job I was engaged to a man who I was so impressed with Im really trying to redeveloped my mind with the power of one accord I hope that this is of me and not developed by a tape I have been loading this thing but have lost touch with the love that I have for you exwife she is now praying I will be praying myself and letting go somethings that causes those who are experience in ministry to judge do know whomever did this with special development and the entering of another I admire the teachings to me I so advised do to my lack of education and the pass that I will not loose please understand that I will preach teach descren the word of God He has revealed to me so much even with my scruggles in the election or the envies of my strength please allow me to be on your show and play the part of my lost love and discover this that God has for us under one accord with the most in knowing why Jesus is my savior and having no need to submit to the failures of being a convicted felony with a bad check love you please respond and notice this eviction and dismisal of the assault of my heart and mind of the power of my annnointed and to remittence of the sculls and every breath that God has allowed me to have please forgive me for these words that I know not of what I write proverb 32 creates me and no slumber. not an organization to me not dismissed from God keeping me safe invite me
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