Danica McKellar, who starred in “The Wonder Years,” said she is now a better parent since becoming a Christian. “Faith guides everything, including parenting,” she says. “For me, my faith journey has ...
Read More »Churchgoers agree that Christian movies can be effective for evangelism
Most churchgoers believe Christian movies are effective evangelism tools, a new Lifeway Research poll found. In addition, many say they have discussed a film’s biblical themes with unbelievers. The poll of more than ...
Read More »Faith plays role in Kevin Costner’s new film “Horizon: An American Saga”
Kevin Costner understood the central role of faith as he created his Western epic “Horizon: An American Saga.” ”Faith is what guided people out there to the unknown,” the actor told “The Christian ...
Read More »Jewish actor Paul Rudd says Jesus is who he would most like to meet
Actor Paul Rudd raised a few eyebrows when he said Jesus in the historical figure he would most like to meet. The Overland Park native, perhaps best known for his roles in ...
Read More »News Briefs: Voyager 1 spacecraft; Hollywood drops Harry & Meghan; Newborn saved; Half of Hamas dead
Today’s News Briefs include Voyager 1 speaks; Newborn found in trash; Half of Hamas destroyed; Hollywood splits from Harry and Meghan. Voyager 1 speaks from interstellar space NASA’s Voyager 1, the most ...
Read More »Prayer, Bible reading keep actor Matthew McConaughey grounded in his faith
Academy Award-winning actor Matthew McConaughey, like most Christians, has experienced his share of ups and downs in his faith journey. “I’m a believer. I believe in God,” he told “Relevant Magazine. “I ...
Read More »Christian actors “coming out of woodwork” in Hollywood
There appears to be a shift in Hollywood for actors who previously thought they had to be under the radar. From Chris Pratt to Denzel Washington and Patricia Heato, actors are speaking ...
Read More »Cuba Gooding Jr.’s new movie resembles his own faith journey
Award-winning actor Cuba Gooding Jr. considers his new role as a drug dealer turned Christian in “The Firing Squad” one of the most significant of his career. “After living through the pandemic ...
Read More »Actor Russell Brand’s spiritual quest leads to baptism
Actor Russell Brand has announced that has been baptized as a Christian. The news comes after Brand had been open about his spiritual journey with fans noticing his comments continued to come ...
Read More »Star of TV series “County Rescue” focused on bringing faith to Hollywood
Actor Brett Varvel, who appears on the Great American Family series “County Rescue,” is on a mission to bring faith to the entertainment industry. “The thing that we explore in this show ...
Read More »5 Jesus movies to watch before Easter
As Christians prepare for Easter Sunday, some are searching for a movie to include in their activities. But what to watch? Here’s what others are including in their “top Easter movies” lists. ...
Read More »Hispanic pastor is ‘Flamin’ Hot’ in Hollywood
A leading Hispanic pastor has a new mission field – Hollywood. The Rev. Samual Rodriguez, president of the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference, has produced such hit films as “Flamin’ Hot” and ...
Read More »True story of “Duck Dynasty” star Phil Robertson streams this month
“The Blind,” the true story of Phil Robertson of “Duck Dynasty” fame, will be available on demand from Great American Pure Flix, beginning on March 22. “The message of ‘The Blind’ is ...
Read More »Societal changes have Gen Z searching for meaning
Despite the overall decline of faith in American life, there are signs that members of Generation Z are searching for meaning. Christian campus groups at universities have seen growing interest from college ...
Read More »How the 2024 Oscars portray a post-Christian West
This year’s Best Picture nominees at the 2024 Academy Awards showcase how our culture is wrestling with a post-Christian society, whether or not these films feature religion or not. While Hollywood has ...
Read More »Entertainment consumers say media pushes stereotypes of religion
A staggaring 80% of entertainment consumers would like to see fewer religious stereotypes and more faith-based movies, according to a HarrisX poll conducted in collaboration with the Faith & Media Initiative. The ...
Read More »Barbie meets Aslan: Netflix promises to be true to Narnia books
Christians who love “The Chronicles of Narnia” by C.S. Lewis understandably have been nervous since it was announced that Greta Gerwig would direct new film adaptations for Netflix. Afterall, she may be ...
Read More »Leading actors discuss role of spirituality in movies and television
A long-awaited spiritual awakening in Hollywood may be on the horizon. Several leading actors shared their insights last week at the Variety Spirituality in Entertainment Breakfast, presented by Faith & Media Initiative. Rainn Wilson ...
Read More »Should Christian actors appear in nude sex scenes?
Editor’s Note: Controversy continues to surround self-described Christian actor Alan Ritchson, star of “Reacher”, defending his appearance in a nude sex scene. An article by Kelsey Dallas in the Deseret News asks, “Can ...
Read More »Freud and C.S. Lewis square off in new film
Harvard psychiatrist Armand Nicholi taught a popular course on “The Question of God,” examining Sigmund Freud’s atheism and C.S. Lewis‘ faith. Now a related Sony theatrical film imagines that the two met ...
Read More »Israel–Hamas News Update: Dave Chappelle under fire; poison gas and more
Metro Voice is providing a regular update on the situation in Israel as it prepares for a ground invasion to destroy Hamas. Our goal is to bring you the most important news ...
Read More »Hollywood figures sign letter supporting Israel
Voicing their support for Israel and condemning Hamas, now more than 1,000 entertainment industry figures in Hollywood have signed a very blunt open letter. Helen Mirren, Chris Pine, Gal Gadot, and Jerry ...
Read More »“Create a revolution for life”: Actor Kevin Sorbo challenges Vitae Foundation supporters
Never underestimate the ability of a few determined people to change the course of history. Twelve disciples turned the world upside down after the resurrection, and a handful of men set events ...
Read More »“The Passion of the Christ: Resurrection” to begin filming in January
The long-awaited sequent to “The Passion of the Christ” will begin filming in January 2024, according to a veteran Hollywood reporter. Jordan Ruimy of the popular entertainment website World of Reel recently reported ...
Read More »Actor Kevin Sorbo headlines Vitae Foundation dinner at Arrowhead Stadium Sept. 26
Chiefs games won’t be the only events drawing crowds to Arrowhead Stadium in September. The Vitae Foundation will hold its annual Kansas City pro-life dinner at the stadium’s North Club on Sept. ...
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