J. D. Vance speaking with attendees at the 2021 Southwest Regional Conference hosted by Turning Point USA at the Arizona Biltmore in Phoenix, Arizona. Photo by Gage Skidmore, Wikimedia Commons.
Earlier this week, Ohio Senator J.D. Vance was selected as the nominee for Vice President of the United States, running alongside presidential candidate Donald Trump. If elected, the 39-year-old former Marine and father of three would be one of the youngest vice presidents in American history.  Before he entered politics, however, Vance gained notoriety as…

Demetrius Grosse portrays Reverend Martin in 'Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot.' Image courtesy of Angel Studios.
Exceeding industry expectations, the new Angel Studios film “Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot” landed at No. 4 on its opening day and finished at No. 7 for the July 4th weekend. Starring Nika King, Demetrius Grosse and Elizabeth Mitchell, the film profiles an incredible story of one church rising to meet the…

Nika King stars in 'Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot.' Image courtesy of Angel Studios.
The new film “Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot” depicts the true story of a life-changing experience Bishop and First Lady Donna Martin had when they jumped into the foster care system. During the filming, however, the transformational experience also affected one of the film’s main stars, actress Nika King. The actress, known…

Helen Mirren as Grandmere and Bryan Gheisar as Julian in 'White Bird.' Image courtesy of Kingdom Story Company.
Kingdom Story Company and Lionsgate recently released the newest poster and trailer for its upcoming hope-filled drama “White Bird,” releasing Oct. 4. The film, a spinoff of the successful 2017 release “Wonder” starring Julia Roberts and Owen Wilson, features a young character from that story learning compassion from his grandmother, portrayed by Helen Mirren. The…

Kim Walker Smith image courtesy of MergePR.
Worship leader and songwriter Kim Walker-Smith has given voice to some of the most popular modern anthems of the century, including “How He Loves,” “Throne Room,” “Protector” and “Holy Spirit.” She continues that tradition with 12 new songs from the recently released new project, “Trample.” The album includes songs such as “Boxes,” “Let Revival In,”…

'Average Joe,' opens in theaters October 10th, 2024. Joe Kennedy poses for promotional photos. Image courtesy of
  Do you remember Coach Joe Kennedy? The high school coach fired for praying after his team’s games? If you thought his story might make a good movie, you are in good company. The producers of God Is Not Dead and The Blind have announced the upcoming release of a movie about Kennedy called Average…

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Legendary director and actor Kevin Costner’s longtime passion project, “Horizon: An American Saga Chapter One” releases this week, bringing together the hopes, dreams, and even prayers of the Academy Award winner who carried the idea for more than 30 years. The Western epic, also starring Sienna Miller, Sam Worthington, Abbey Lee, Luke Wilson, Will Patton,…

Comedy icon Chonda Pierce is one of the funniest people on the planet, not only in her sold-out standup shows but also in various productions and now her first starring role in a film, “Roll with It.” The film, which released as a special limited presentation to theaters, releases to digital and home video on…

The miracle of the Eucharist is now a compelling documentary. (Image credit: Jesus Thirsts Film via Spirit Filled Hearts/Fathom Events)
In a time when more people are leaving the Church, Fathom Events is inviting them back to experience “the miracle of the Eucharist” beginning Tuesday, June 18. Executive produced by Deacon Steve Greco of Spirit Filled Hearts, Jesus Thirsts: The Miracle of the Eucharist has already become Fathom Events’ highest-grossing documentary of 2024. In an exclusive interview…

'Disciples in the Moonlight' image courtesy of Pinnacle Peak.
  In the new faith-based drama “Disciples in the Moonlight,” releasing July 17 from Pinnacle Peak through Fathom Events, a serious question is examined—“What if the Holy Bible was outlawed in the United States?” The film, written by Josh Strychalski and directed by and starring Brett Varvel, takes place in the not-too-distant future where a…

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