Will Smith Talks Spiritual Freedom, Seeing ‘Holy Ghost’ Visitation With Tongues on Set of ‘Emancipation’

Last updated on: December 13, 2022 at 5:08 pm By DeWayne Hamby

During a recent interview for his upcoming film “Emancipation,” Academy Award-winning actor Will Smith revealed a spiritual component he noticed while making the Civil War-era slavery drama. Releasing Friday on AppleTV+, the film was directed, and executive produced by Antoine Fuqua (“Training Day,” “The Equalizer”) and also stars Ben Foster and Charmaine Bingwa. The film is inspired by the true story of a man known to historians as “whipped Peter” who is taken from his family to a Confederate labor... Read more

Gospel Music Pioneer Bill Gaither Releases New Christmas TV Special ‘All Heaven and Nature Sing’

Last updated on: December 8, 2022 at 12:34 pm By DeWayne Hamby

This Friday, legendary gospel music pioneer Bill Gaither (“Because He Lives,” “He Touched Me,” “There’s Something About That Name”) will present a new Christmas television special, “All Heaven and Nature Sing with Bill Gaither & Friends” on TBN. In addition to Gaither and his Gaither Vocal Band, the special will feature singer-songwriter Mark Lowry (“Mary, Did You Know?”), Gospel Music Hall of Fame group The Nelons, and gospel music artists Ladye Love Smith, and Gene McDonald. In this exclusive interview,... Read more

New Documentary Tells the Story of When Johnny Cash Met Jesus

Last updated on: December 5, 2022 at 4:28 pm By DeWayne Hamby

The spiritual side of a beloved music pioneer is the focus of the new documentary “Johnny Cash: The Redemption of an American Icon,” a Kingdom Story (“I Can Only Imagine,” “The Jesus Music”) production releasing to theaters this week through Fathom Events. The film features interviews with country music stars Marty Stuart, Wynonna Judd, and Tim McGraw as well as faith leaders Franklin Graham and Greg Laurie, who authored the book that inspired the film. John Carter Cash, son of... Read more

Christian Artists Zach Williams, Tauren Wells, Skillet to Headline Universal’s ‘Rock the Universe’ Music Festival

Last updated on: December 2, 2022 at 2:51 pm By DeWayne Hamby

Universal Studios Orlando will host its 25th “Rock the Universe” in January with popular Christian artists Zach Williams, Skillet, Rend Collective, Tauren Wells, Bethel Music, and more. The long-running festival will convene over the weekend of January 27-29, 2023, and include meet-and-greet opportunities, Sunday morning worship, and new artist showcases. Williams, who recently appeared in the NBC special “Dolly Parton’s Magic Mountain Christmas,” will be there to share his hit songs “Chain Breaker,” Less Like Me” and “There Was Jesus”... Read more

‘The Wingfeather Saga’ Creators Reflect on the ‘Team Effort’ Behind New Animated Series

Last updated on: December 2, 2022 at 2:26 pm By DeWayne Hamby

As “The Wingfeather Saga” animated series debuts this weekend, author Andrew Peterson sees the culmination of years of creativity. The popular young adult fantasy series led to a record-breaking crowdfunding campaign and a full commitment from Angel Studios. Also known for his music, such as the Christmas favorite “Behold the Lamb of God,” Peterson says he feels grateful for the team who has contributed to the new series. “I’m so proud of what the team has made as I am... Read more

Jodi Benson On Her New Role in ‘The Wingfeather Saga’ and Enduring Love for ‘Disney’s The Little Mermaid’

Last updated on: December 2, 2022 at 12:50 pm By DeWayne Hamby

Premiering today on the Angel Studios streaming app, Andrew Peterson’s animated The Wingfeather Saga is a fantasy series centering on the Igiby family and their fight against the evil Fangs of Dang and the mysterious ruler Gnag the Nameless. Based on the acclaimed Penguin Random House book series, the series set a new record for crowdfunding, raising $5 million in less than 20 days. Tony Award-winning actress Jodi Benson, forever known as the Disney princess Ariel from “The Little Mermaid”... Read more

Producer Sam Haskell on the Faith, Prayers Behind “Dolly Parton’s Magic Mountain Christmas”

Last updated on: December 8, 2022 at 11:20 am By DeWayne Hamby

Tonight, NBC will premiere the latest television movie from music icon Dolly Parton, “Dolly Parton’s Magic Mountain Christmas.” The film is a fictionalized behind-the-scenes of the making of a Dolly Parton Christmas special featuring her closest friends and special guest artists, including Willie Nelson, Miley Cyrus, Billy Ray Cyrus, Zach Williams, Jimmie Allen, and Jimmy Fallon. The film is the 12th project Parton has done with producing partner and longtime friend Haskell, including the “Christmas of Many Colors” and “Dolly... Read more

Zach Williams Reunites with Dolly Parton to Ring in the Christmas Season in New TV Movie

Last updated on: December 1, 2022 at 6:01 pm By DeWayne Hamby

As Dolly Parton once again puts focus on her faith during her “Dolly Parton’s Magic Mountain Christmas” movie on NBC premiering tonight, popular Christian singer Zach Williams joins her for an encore of their hit duet “There Was Jesus.” Williams, who previously spoke with Reel Faith about the collaboration, said he was just as surprised to be included in the prime-time television special, where he and Parton sing in the chapel at the Dollywood theme park. “Honestly, I was kind... Read more

Critically-Acclaimed Documentary ‘Good Night Oppy’ Details Fascinating Story of Martian Rover

Last updated on: November 22, 2022 at 5:25 pm By DeWayne Hamby

The new documentary “Good Night Oppy,” arriving on Amazon Prime on Nov. 23, is garnering critical acclaim and seems destined to be a frontrunner for Best Documentary at this year’s Academy Awards and Critic’s Choice Awards. The film is the inspirational true story of Opportunity, a rover that was sent to Mars for a 90-day mission but ended up surviving for 15 years. Through soundbites, video montages, and narration by Angela Basset as well as 4K visualization, the story which... Read more

‘Why Haven’t You Healed Me?’: ‘The Chosen’ Creators and Actors Discuss ‘That’ Scene in Season Three

Last updated on: November 22, 2022 at 5:26 pm By DeWayne Hamby

As the third season of “The Chosen” premieres this weekend in theaters, a pivotal scene in episode two addresses a frequently discussed question of Christian faith—why doesn’t God heal everyone? It’s an emotional punch years in the making, first entering the popular series’ orbit with the hiring of Jordan Ross, portraying Little James, one of Jesus’ disciples . . . who happens to physical disability. In the scene, Little James, anxious and perplexed by his directive to do miracles, asks... Read more