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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGaqBOVtomo Director Judd Brannon was inspired by Alex and Stephen Kendrick, the makers of “Fire Proof” and “War Room.” He started thinking about what he could do in his own community to encourage people through film in Woodstock, Georgia. There was a race track nearby and Brannon started praying about creating a film based on…

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  Tim Allen, comedian and actor, is not afraid to let others know he is serious about God. Tim Allen became famous for his hilarious jokes and handyman hobbies, but there is a side to him that many haven’t seen. Allen doesn’t claim to be the perfect Christian; instead he is open about the fact…

Can politics and religion ever really be separated? Congregations around America are becoming increasingly polarized. Since the 2016 presidential election, 73% of Americans have said they feel the country is more divided than previous generations. Contributing to that feeling of division are one’s political views and one’s faith informed by one’s race, gender, age, place of…

2017 is set to be an especially fun-filled year, one marked by sequels and remakes of some of our most beloved films. If you’ve been wondering which movies might be especially worth your cash in the coming months, look no further than this list! Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 The first installment of Guardians of the…

Rahaf Khatib completed the Boston Marathon in 5 hours and 13 minutes on Monday, after months of training and fundraising. This wasn’t only a success for Khatib, but a triumph for Syrian refugees. Khatib comes from a family of Syrian immigrants so she decided to use this race as an opportunity to help refugees who…

Carmelo and La La Anthony have separated, sources have confirmed. The couple currently has no plans to file for divorce, but the actress and NBA star are now living separately. La La moved out of the family house last week and is now residing in New York City. There have been reports of marriage difficulties the…

Named 2016’s “Film of the Year” by The Christian Film Review, Believe will inspire believers and non-believers alike to hold faith and hope close to their heart. Written and directed by Billy Dickson, Believe stars favorites like Ryan O’Quinn, Shawnee Smith, and Danielle Nicolet. In a small town going through tough economic times, business owner Matthew Peyton…

Are you ready to pursue your passion and purpose with Christ? Pursue The Passion is a seven-day digital study based on the life of Christ and His Crucifixion. Through film, scripture and discussion questions, it is designed to inspire reflection on our life purpose and how to use our talents to further the Kingdom of…

This past Friday night on Facebook Live, the ACLU Telethon brought together a wide range of celebrities and comedians to raise money for an important cause, our civil liberties. Celebrity favorites including Tom Hanks, Tracy Morgan, Amy Peohler, Tina Fey, and Cecily Strong all joined together for the event. Hanks took the roll of emcee…

“The Promise” is a new film set during the last days of the Ottoman Empire that stars Oscar Isaac as Michael Boghosian, a medical student who has come to the vibrant city of Constantinople in 1914, determined to bring modern medicine back his ancestral village. While in Constantinople, Michael meets and befriends photo-journalist Chris Myers (Christian…

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