Ron Hutchcraft Ministries project uses comedic shorts, video blogs to connect with young adults; brings 11,000 from 48 countries to Christ since founding

Contact: Lauren Williams, 972-267-1111, lauren@alarryross.com

HARRISON, Ark., Dec. 9, 2010 /Standard Newswire/ -- "The Doug and Jon Show," a one-of-a-kind website, is providing teens with a place to laugh, connect, share and go deeper for a serious purpose -- introducing them to Jesus Christ. A virtual playground for teens and tweens, "The Doug and Jon Show," features both light-hearted, quirky videos and cartoon shorts based on the latest pop-culture trends as well as a "Life Video Blog" section, which touches on serious issues young people face including popularity, loneliness, bullying and sex.

"It is amazing at how young an age people can throw their lives away. These days they face so many heartbreaking problems tied in to family, school and peer expectations," said Doug Hutchcraft, site personality and co-founder of "The Doug and Jon Show." "Our goal with TheDougAndJonShow.com is to provide a refuge for them. A place where they can laugh and be entertained or discuss tough issues…or even choose to hear the hope only Jesus can offer."

"The Doug and Jon Show" was created with Ron Hutchcraft Ministries by site personalities and ordained ministers Doug Hutchcraft and Jon Taylor, after recognizing a lack of "clean" teen-oriented comedy websites. Visitors may not immediately recognize the Christian aspect as site personalities Doug, Jon and Kara Taylor, who offers a female perspective, focus on connecting with teens in a real way, creating relationship and trust, before discussing Christ.

Once "relationship" is accomplished, Doug, Jon and Kara encourage teens to check out the "God" section of the site, under which each personality shares honestly about their Christian faith in a straightforward but "non-religious" sounding way, offering teens the opportunity to make a personal salvation decision. Since the site's founding in August 2009, more than 11,000 teens from 48 different countries have committed their life to Christ through "The Doug and Jon Show."

"We want to reach the teen who may not feel comfortable stepping through the doors of a church or attending a youth group event, but is surfing the web for answers to life's difficult questions," said Jon Taylor, site personality and co-founder of "The Doug and Jon Show." "Doug, Kara and I share our real life struggles on the site in hopes that it can be an encouragement to teens going through the same thing."

Serious videos featured on the "Life Video Blog" are a key part of "The Doug and Jon Show" website but comedic material is what draws teens in. Popular videos on the site include "Shark Week Lost Tapes," "Lady Gaga 'Alejandro' D&J Remix" and "The Chuck Norris Man Test." Site visitors can also get a behind-the-scenes look into how films were made as well as bloopers and outtakes in "The Doug and Jon Show Backstage Pass." And "Café de Kara," starring Kara, takes a more in-depth tour of topics such as crafts, romance and self-image.

Each portion of the site includes a comments section with active participation from Doug, Jon and Kara. Additionally, user comments and questions often become a part of the site in "D&J Q&A," as well as TheDougAndJonShow.com Facebook fan page.

Christian leaders including Moody Radio host Chris Fabry and Phil Cooke, filmmaker, CEO of Cooke Pictures, and author of "Branding Faith," have praised "The Doug and Jon Show" for its unique and relevant outreach, recognizing its appeal and lasting impact on young adults. In addition, "The Doug and Jon Show" has partnered with other ministries, such as the Campus Alliance project EverySchool.com, to share the videos featured on TheDougAndJonShow.com and further its evangelistic message.

"The Doug and Jon Show" offers teens and tweens a safe website that is entertaining, educational and conversational. Site creators Doug and Jon set out to create a wholesome, fun place for teens in the medium where they spend the majority of their time -- the Internet. The site has received visitors from 48 countries since its inception. For additional information, visit the site at www.TheDougAndJonShow.com.

Note to Editors: For more information about the "The Doug and Jon Show," please visit www.alrcnewskitchen.com/dougandjon. To arrange an interview with a Doug and Jon, please contact Lauren Williams at 972.267.1111 or via e-mail at lauren@alarryross.com.