Tim Tebow Takes Christian Storytelling to Smartphones
Tim Tebow is taking his interest in Christian filmmaking to the small screen. The very small screen.
The former football star will help produce more than 30 short, faith-and-family series for Lighthouse Verticals, a smartphone streaming service scheduled to launch in November.
The shows will come from Studio316, a production company founded by The Tebow Group and Snow Story Productions. Tebow will serve as an executive producer, while Snow Story will handle development and production.
Lighthouse is entering the fast-growing microdrama market. The serialized shows are filmed vertically for phones and unfold in brief episodes designed to keep viewers moving from one chapter to the next.
I believe stories have the power to change how people see themselves, see others, and ultimately see Jesus
The Lighthouse app is now in beta testing. The company says it will offer subscriptions, live discussions, community groups and rewards for viewers who refer others. Prices and individual show titles have not been released, and the company has not announced a specific launch date in November.
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“I believe stories have the power to change how people see themselves, see others, and ultimately see Jesus,” Tebow said. “We’re committed to telling stories with excellence and our hope is that, ultimately, we can glorify God in the process.”
The market is no longer a small corner of the entertainment business. Research firm Omdia estimates that microdramas generated $11 billion worldwide in 2025. That figure could reach $14 billion this year, including about $1.5 billion in the United States.
Lighthouse was founded by four entertainment industry veterans: Brent Ryan Green, Jesse Liddell, Justin Levy and Scott Holroyd. Between them, they have worked on productions including “The Chosen,” “Friday Night Lights,” “I Can Only Imagine,” “Black Rabbit” and “American Underdog.”
Liddell, who serves as CEO, said Christian families want engaging entertainment without having to set aside their beliefs.
“This audience wants to engage with the culture without compromise,” he said. “They want entertainment with real emotion, real momentum and values they can trust.”
Lighthouse plans to offer dramas, comedies, romances, music programs and stories about faith and family. The first titles will be announced later.
–Alan Goforth
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