'Jesus' Film Producers Will Release an Animated Version in 2025
Adelle Banks Adelle Banks

'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.

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We Should Choose Often To Change Our Minds
Paul Prather Paul Prather

We Should Choose Often To Change Our Minds

“Repent,” translated from the original Greek into English, means “change your mind.” This ancient concept tells us that progress comes from being willing to rethink and reconsider.

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How Advent Prepares Us To ‘Stand’ Heaven
Michael Metzger Michael Metzger

How Advent Prepares Us To ‘Stand’ Heaven

Most Christians know what Advent signifies: A time of penitence and preparation. And they know how it signifies these two: four Advent wreath candles. But why do we observe Advent? Dallas Willard had a “why” you might find surprising.

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When You Or Someone You Love Is Suffering
Paul Prather Paul Prather

When You Or Someone You Love Is Suffering

Pastor Prather takes a look at the book of Job, which he considers the best guidebook he knows for dealing with suffering and loss. As he says, it is an ancient work with timeless applications.

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‘After Death’ Steps Up The Religion Documentary Game
Joseph Holmes Joseph Holmes

‘After Death’ Steps Up The Religion Documentary Game

Angel Studios is having quite a year. It released the season three finale of “The Chosen” and its first original theatrical films with “His Only Son” and “Sound of Freedom.” Now, the studio is staking its claim in the documentary space with “After Death.”

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Five Things That Faith-Based Films Get Right
Joseph Holmes Joseph Holmes

Five Things That Faith-Based Films Get Right

Faith-based films like “I Can Only Imagine,” “Jesus Revolution,” and “Sound of Freedom” compete at the box office with mainstream movies. Movie critic Joseph Holmes explores why.

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Ways To De-Stress In An Anxious Age
Paul Prather Paul Prather

Ways To De-Stress In An Anxious Age

We’re living in a stressful age. Paul Prather offers some reminders about dealing with presidential indictments, global warming, nightmarish customer service, artificial intelligence, road rage, grouchy spouses, and troublesome offspring.

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Esau McCaulley Remembers His Past and Dreams
Bob Smietana Bob Smietana

Esau McCaulley Remembers His Past and Dreams

New York Times columnist, New Testament scholar and theologian in residence at Progressive Baptist Church in Chicago, McCaulley tells the story of growing up in a poor neighborhood in Huntsville, where he dreamed that football would offer him a way out.

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The Lost Art of Listening Well
Paul Prather Paul Prather

The Lost Art of Listening Well

In a culture riven by crises of miscommunication, we suffer unnecessarily in our families and even in our body politic. Maybe it’s always been this way. But it certainly seems worse today.

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Creators Designing ‘Biblical’ Chatbots
Fiona André Fiona André

Creators Designing ‘Biblical’ Chatbots

Since its launch in November 2022 by the research laboratory OpenAI, the chatbot spurred excitement among Christians, forcing leadership to reckon with this technology and adapting their habits.

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Faith Is About Uncertainty More Than Certainty
Paul Prather Paul Prather

Faith Is About Uncertainty More Than Certainty

Questioning, doubt and bewilderment are norms of faith, not indications that you lack it. Ideally, they’re the prods that keep us searching, reading, praying and eventually lead us into a deeper, more seasoned relationship with God, others and ourselves.

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Do You See God as a Very Loving Father?
Paul Prather Paul Prather

Do You See God as a Very Loving Father?

One problem with Christianity specifically and the whole world generally is that many people seem not to comprehend how radically and unconditionally they are loved by God.

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