‘Brave The Dark’ Puts A Spotlight On Our Boy Crisis
Angel Studios’ “Brave the Dark” spotlights a teacher’s fight to help a struggling young man in a story that balances heartwarming mentorship with a raw portrayal of modern masculinity. The film breaks from faith-based norms, focusing on relatable, traditionally male dynamics that reflect empathy, tough love and understanding. With standout performances and thoughtful craftsmanship, it’s a hopeful step forward for faith-driven storytelling.
How Christmas Movies Have Changed Over The Last 20 Years
Faith-based films are reshaping Christmas movies, bridging timeless traditions with modern audiences. As Hollywood shifts toward niche storytelling, faith-centered Christmas films are gaining traction, connecting deeply with families seeking meaning in the holiday season. With overlapping themes of family, hope and reconciliation, these films could redefine what it means to create a Christmas classic. Could faith-based movies become the future of holiday storytelling?
Making Theological Decisions Scenes in ‘The Chosen'
“The Chosen” blends faith and creativity in ways that challenge viewers to see the Gospels from a fresh perspective. Theological experts play a key role in shaping the show’s portrayal of Jesus, guiding the balance between biblical accuracy and storytelling. A look behind the scenes reveals how carefully crafted moments invite viewers to engage more deeply with familiar stories.
‘Rings Of Power’ Season 2: Dramatic Finale Offers Up A Mixed Triumph
The finale of "Rings of Power" Season 2 delivers a mix of triumph and missteps, offering a more faithful take on Tolkien’s world while still wrestling with some awkward writing and plot contrivances. Sauron’s manipulations intensify, Galadriel’s growth in humility takes center stage, and the humanization of orcs adds new layers. For fans of rich storytelling despite imperfections, this finale delivers plenty to unpack.
Yael Eckstein to host new podcast from PRAY.com, ‘The Chosen People’
Yael Eckstein, President and CEO of The International Fellowship of Christians and Jews, is hosting The Chosen People, a new podcast available on PRAY.COM. Bringing Old Testament stories to life with vivid storytelling and spiritual insights, this series offers Christian and Jewish listeners a deeper understanding of their faith. Experience timeless themes of faith, survival and redemption in an engaging and inspirational format starting October 2024.
‘The Chosen’ And ‘Am I Racist?’ Now Typify Success For Faith-Based Movies
Faith-based films are capturing attention, with “The Chosen” and “Am I Racist?” taking center stage. These powerful stories address pressing cultural questions while drawing audiences who seek more than just entertainment. As these films rise in popularity, they’re sparking meaningful conversations and shifting the way faith-based storytelling is seen today. Their success signals a new era for faith-based storytelling, one that’s both thought-provoking and culturally relevant.
Movies as a Tool for Discipleship and Evangelism
Movies offer a powerful way to connect with people and share faith. With 81% of churchgoers believing Christian films are effective for evangelism, these stories resonate in unique ways. Stephen Kendrick emphasizes how films like "The Forge" bring biblical truths to life through emotional storytelling, helping deepen discipleship and spark meaningful conversations about faith and life.
A Primer on BibleProject: Gateway to Understanding Scripture
BibleProject is known for its visually compelling animated videos that explore the books of the Bible, biblical themes, and critical theological concepts with high-quality animations and clear, concise explanations, making complex biblical themes understandable and engaging for viewers of all ages. The videos have a massive following, with millions of views on YouTube and other platforms.
Historic All-Sign-Language Movie About Jesus
This film is for Deaf, by Deaf. That part is clear. But I just want to encourage the hearing community to come and be a part and watch the film. We want them to come and share this unique experience, understand our culture just a little better and celebrate this historical moment in time — of the first-ever full-feature film about Jesus in sign language.
‘The Chosen’ Wraps Up One Of Its Best Seasons
‘The Chosen’ is a ground-breaking series. From its unprecedented crowdfunding campaign to its innovative theaters-first strategy the last two seasons, the series about Jesus and His disciples manages to be both creative and faithful. Focusing on the rising danger from Jesus’s enemies and His upcoming death, the fourth season, in particular, has been one of the strongest.
‘The Chosen’ Season 4 Part 2: A Darker Jesus Shines
The middle of the new season of “The Chosen” isn’t as strong as its opener — but its darker tone and greater focus still make it largely better than the show’s previous seasons. Overall, the series is one of the strongest pieces of faith-based content being produced these days.
‘The Chosen’s’ Shocking Season 4 Premiere A Gutsy Winner
A short film by a failed Christian filmmaker has become the largest crowdfunded project of all time. In the process, it has emerged as a phenomenon in Christian circles before gaining mainstream attention and acclaim from filmmakers such as Paul Schraeder. “The Chosen” opens its fourth season in a way that may anger some fans, but it is easily the strongest premiere the show has had since its first.
‘The Book Of Clarence’ A Satisfying Remix Of Familiar Formulas
‘The Book of Clarence,’ an irreverent biblical comedy produced by the rap star Jay-Z, shines as an example of how to do a faith-based Christian film well—with a clever twist on a Biblical story while shamelessly proclaiming Jesus as Lord.
'Jesus' Film Producers Will Release an Animated Version in 2025
The original “Jesus” film was released in 1979 by the evangelical Christian organization now known as Cru. It has been translated into more languages than any other movie, according to the Guinness World Book of Records. Jesus Film Project is now producing an animated “Jesus” film that is set to release around Christmas 2025.