In Awe by Bruce

Looking for a complete biography of the life of Jesus the Messiah using 100% of the material presented by authors of the 4 gospels but as one chronological story? Rodney Laughlin tried to find one but couldn’t, so he created it along with Susan Tough. He also included other biographical material about Christ from the other books of the Bible. (As well as charts and maps to help the reader)

They also made it to read like a biography. On occasion they added explanatory, fictional material to help the reader understand the context of what is being said or happening. For instance the Sermon on the Mount is presented as a conversation to keep the attention of lost people who are not interested in reading sermons but would respond to a biography. This book is a great addition to our outreach. Creating one book with all of Jesus’ accomplishments. Clarifying the conversations and situations, while writting to encourage non-Christians to stay engaged.

Thank you Rod and Susan!

Rod Laughlin

Rod Laughlin became a Christian when he was twenty-eight years old. Desiring to know more about the Bible, he earned an MDiv at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. After serving the Lord as the pastor of two churches and in many other ways for thirty-seven years, he sensed God’s call to put the Bible into modern formats. He has spent the last fourteen years leading a team to create The Readable Bible. Over one-hundred people have worked with him on this project.

THE SHIFT is the story of Kevin Garner (Polaha) who encounters a mysterious adversary known as The Benefactor (McDonough). When Kevin refuses The Benefactor’s enticing offer of wealth and power, he is shifted into an alternate totalitarian regime where he encounters infinite worlds and impossible choices as he attempts to return to the woman he loves (Tabish).

Brock Heasley

Brock Heasley is a writer, filmmaker, and artist. After graduating from California State University Fresno with a degree in Graphic Design, Brock became a full-time Graphic Designer and, later, an Art Director. In 2006, he launched the online comic The SuperFogeys, and then co-created the online comic Monsterplex in 2010, which went on to win the DC Comics Zuda competition. In 2018, Brock’s YA Contemporary novel Paper Bag Mask (Pen Name Publishing) was published, reaching the top of Amazon’s Young Adult Fiction New Release chart in the first week. Brock’s debut memoir, The Other Side of Fear: A True Coming-of-Age Story of Murder, Forgiveness, and the Peace Only Faith Can Bring, released in Fall 2020 from Cedar Fort Publishing. His writing has appeared on the Independent Journal Review and at ForEveryMom.com.

In 2015, Brock left the Graphic Design world for the film world, working on and producing feature films for Tremendum Pictures, Blumhouse Productions, New Line Cinema, Warner Bros., and Lionsgate. In 2017 he released his directorial debut, "The Shift," about an ordinary man receiving a job offer from the Devil himself. The short film earned him an Outstanding Filmmaker of the Year Award from the Hollywood Dreamz International Film Festival and you can watch it here. His second short film, "The Two Hundred Fifth," about a young college girl with a dark past that comes back to haunt her on the day she chooses to reveal all to her best friend, had its World Premiere at the renowned Fantasia International Film Festival in 2019.

In early 2023, Brock turned his short film, THE SHIFT, into a feature film to be released theatrically by Angel Studios in December 2023. Expanding on the story from the short, it stars Kristoffer Polaha, Neal McDonough, Elizabeth Tabish, John Billingsley, Rose Reid, Paras Patel, Jordan Alexandra, Jordan Walker Ross, and Sean Astin.

Brock lives with his wife, three daughters, two dogs, and one cat in California. Brock didn’t want another dog, but his girls made a pretty killer PowerPoint presentation and he didn’t want to look like a jerk.

Find Tickets: https://angel.com/shift

https://www.angel.com/watch/the-shift

GOD OF HEAVEN AND EARTH is a feature-length documentary coming to theaters November 5th-6th. It offers incredibly compelling evidence of what the Star of Bethlehem was and what the Magi saw that caused them to travel more than 700 miles to Israel. Additional content provides evidence for the date and circumstance of Christ’s crucifixion.

For years, scholars have debated whether the celestial event known as the “Star of Bethlehem” actually happened.  Many have wondered if the phenomenon was a comet, a supernova, or even a meteorite. Now evidence has been discovered that can reveal this biblical sign as something far more miraculous that was put into motion since the creation of the universe

Elliot Wallach, Producer

Elliott Wallach has been working in the film business for over 20 years.  He is the founder of Edify Media, a full-service public relations firm that specializes in the promotion of family, faith-friendly, and faith-based films.  He has worked with every major studio and has been responsible for promoting movies like The Passion of the Christ, The Help, Amazing Grace, and more. 

His primary focus is with Edify Films, a distribution company also focused on bringing the world family and faith-friendly films.  It's Elliott’s conviction that a movie is the most powerful art form ever created by man, and one 90-minute film can change a life, and even change the world. Edify Films is responsible for the distribution of DVD and merchandise for When Calls the Heart, currently filming its 11th Season and broadcasting on the Hallmark Channel. Through Edify Films, Elliott has recently produced a 12-episode television program that serves as an After Show for When Calls the Heart. He is also releasing his first theatrical release, God of Heaven and Earth, which is due to hit theaters on November 5th.

Purchase Tickets: GodOfHeavenAndEarthFilm.com

PRESS RELEASE:

Announcement press release here

TRAILER:

Movie trailer here

FILM LINKS:

Website: ​​https://www.godofheavenandearthfilm.com/ 

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzgp3gDPOrU&t=10s 

Are Banks targeting Christian businesses?

According to a recent Fox News article entitled, Corporate wokeness: Big Tech, major banks rated 'high risk' of canceling people, orgs for ideological reasons,“ The 1792 Exchange's report assessed more than 1,000 companies, evaluating their policies, practices, and other relevant criteria to determine the likelihood of them targeting a group or individual based on ideology. About 12% of companies were rated "high risk," meaning they "canceled business relationships based on viewpoint and/or has been weaponized to discriminate against people and businesses who do not share their political views." The article went on to state that Bank of America and JP Morgan Chase are among the nation's most prominent companies meeting their definition of high risk. 

Christian Community Credit Union is an alternative.

Aaron Caid, CMO

Aaron Caid joined Christian Community Credit Union as Chief Marketing Officer in November 2020. Having worked at various financial services companies, Aaron wanted to pursue a leadership role in a mission-driven organization.

Learning about the CMO opportunity at the Credit Union, he felt called to the role, seeing a great alignment between his faith and his financial services marketing experience.

Aaron brings to the Credit Union over 20 years of experience in leading digital transformation, building innovative marketing capabilities, raising brand loyalty, and improving customer retention.

He has served at a senior management level for organizations including Citibank, JPMorgan Chase, H&R Block, Sears Holdings Corp, and the YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago. Aaron holds a master’s degree in International Relations from Johns Hopkins and a bachelor’s degree in Political Science and German from the University of Texas at Austin.

Website: https://www.mycccu.com/

Or, if thinking of switching:

mycccu.com/switch

If the world knew what was coming, they would fear the future! Marking the Masses is a wakeup call to both believers and unbelievers alike regarding an agenda that was set in motion by an elite group one night in 1961 while overlooking downtown LA from the Hollywood Hills. Since that night, at the dawn of modern computerization, the plan to enslave society has been woven into every aspect of our lives. Today, sixty years later, the pieces are now in place, and the catalyst to trigger the rapid and conclusive collapse of the world as we know it is about to begin... and you're already a part of it.

Pastor Tom Hughes

Tom Hughes has passionately studied and taught Bible prophecy as a senior pastor for over 25 years in California, and as a respected expert, Tom is regularly invited to appear on a variety of TV, internet and radio shows. In addition to authoring several books and speaking at prophecy conferences all over the world, Tom hosts the "Hope For Our Times" TV show where he tackles critical topics through a biblical and prophetic lens that encourages and equips the body of Christ during these volatile times.

https://hopeforourtimes.com/

Full length interview w/Tom:

https://www.harpazo.com/

Book available at Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Christian Books and other fine bookstores.

In her latest book, Defying Fear, licensed chiropractic physician, triathlete, life coach, author and speaker Dr. Nancy Meyer inspires readers to find the courage to embrace their true value. 

DEFYING FEAR is a fictional story inspired by a compilation of true events where she inspires people to defy fear in their own lives by embracing their true value through a focus on spiritual, emotional, and physical practices. Through her personal journey and incredible feats, Dr. Nancy serves as a powerful example of defying fear!

Dr. Nancy Meyer

Dr. Nancy Meyer offers individual and small group health and happiness coaching based on her expertise as a licensed chiropractic physician, but even more, she coaches from an experiential perspective. She brings first-hand knowledge into every coaching appointment. Dr. Nancy understands the mental, emotional, and spiritual needs that impact physical outcomes. You will receive guidance and practical benefits from Dr. Nancy’s exercises, activities, tips, and tools. But her fun-filled, joyful spirit brings laughter and deeper love for self and others into each coaching session. You CAN find courage, embrace your value, and defy fear. If you want to feel inspired and motivated to accomplish your dreams, goals, and desires, book with Dr. Nancy today! 

Check out the Self Worth Quiz link below!

Instagram: DrNancyMeyer

Facebook Author: DrNancyMeyerOfficial

Website: DrNancyMeyer.com

SelfWorthQuiz.com

One of the most hotly contested pieces of land in the world. The center of Jerusalem and a place of importance to Muslims, Jews and Christians. The current location of the Dome of the Rock.

Find out why it is important to you to know and understand the history and background of this piece of landscape, and what it may hold for the future.

Andrew Lawler writes a wonderful article in Septembers National Geographic, listen to the podcast to learn more.

Andrew Lawler

Andrew Lawler is author of Under Jerusalem: The Buried History of the World’s Most Contested City, the bestselling The Secret Token: Myth, Obsession, and the Search for the Lost Colony of Roanoke, and the acclaimed Why Did the Chicken Cross the World?: The Epic Saga of the Bird that Powers Civilization. His work has appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, National Geographic, and Smithsonian. He is a contributing writer for Science and a contributing editor for Archaeology. Lawler's work has appeared several times in The Best of Science and Nature Writing. 

What happens when a man trusts God to achieve the impossible? The new movie Never Give Up, shares the story of deaf athlete Brad Minns. The Men’s Singles Tennis Finals at the 1985 Deaf Olympics was truly a Match for the Ages, when Minns fought back from match point to win the Gold medal in the fifth set. The match serves as a framework for the story of this inspirational man who became deaf at the age of three from a deadly fever yet rose to the height of his sport.

NEVER GIVE UP will be in select theaters September 1st, 2023

https://www.nevergiveupfilm.com/

Rick Eldridge

With more than 35 years in the entertainment business as a musician, producer, director, and entrepreneur: Rick Eldridge makes projects happen. Whether sports programming, live production, animated series, or feature films, Rick has been involved in every facet of creative development and production management in the entertainment industry. He is a graduate of Brevard College with advanced studies at the University of North Carolina Charlotte and Full Sail School of Recording Arts. He serves on several charitable, civic, and college/university boards. In addition to THE MULLIGAN, his creative projects include: THE ULTIMATE GIFT (feature film trilogy); BOBBY JONES: STROKE OF GENIUS (feature film); HERMIE & FRIENDS (animated series); GIGI (animated series); RUNNING THE SAHARA (feature documentary); NEVER AGAIN (feature documentary); FIRST RESPONDERS (released Oct 2022); and WHEN WE LAST SPOKE (feature film).

Brad Minns

Brad was born in Toledo, Ohio on June 9, 1965. At the age of three he lost his hearing when he contracted a deadly fever. Rather than send him to special schools, his parents made sure Brad knew how to read lips and had him fitted with hearing aids.

He began playing sports and found that he had an interest in tennis, which he began to participate in more and more. He went on to become one of the top junior players in his age division and received a scholarship at the University of Toledo as a walk-on. The only difference between Brad and his teammates was the fact that he could hear the cheers of the crowds who came to watch him play. After college he went on to become the USA’s number one deaf tennis player and won numerous World Deaf Championships. He also helped the USA to win its first ever Dreese Cup in 1995.

Not being content with just playing professional tennis at the World level, he began using his body building in earnest. In 1995 he won the PAS / Experimental and Applied Sciences nutritional supplement transformation contest now known as Body-For-Life and became their second national spokesperson.  His bodybuilding success earned him various modeling jobs including being Nordic Flex’s cover model and appearing in their national advertising campaign.

Brad has always met his goals and is now determined to teach others how to go for their dreams.  Today, he lives with his wife Ginny in Orlando, FL and works as a tennis professional and personal trainer.  He speaks at FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) groups where he shares his testimony of living a life for Christ.

https://bradminns.com/contact-us/

"Life's not fair!" You've heard it a million times--and probably said it yourself. But what if your greatest difficulties were steppingstones to a greater destiny? What if seasons of unbearable pain turned out to be pathways to unbelievable purpose?

Listen as Pastor Aaron Burke draws from the life of Joseph to help us see how God can use the unfair advantage in your life!

Pastor Aaron Burke

Aaron Burke (DMin, MBA) is the lead Pastor of Radiant Church, which he and his wife, Katie started in 2013 after selling everything and moving in faith to a new city. Radiant Church now has eight campuses throughout the Tampa Bay community. Aaron’s passions are building the local church and helping Christians live into their God-given potential. In addition to pastoring at Radiant, Aaron regularly speaks at churches and conferences across America. He also works heavily with planting churches and developing leaders in South Asia (Sri Lanka and India). His work with equipping leaders includes his Made for More leadership podcast and partnering with the Association of Related Churches (ARC) and the Church Multiplication Network (CMN) to train church planters. Aaron and his wife have been married since 2010 and have five beautiful children. He loves to travel, spend time with his family, and do CrossFit.

https://www.facebook.com/aaronrburke/

@aaronrburke X and Instagram

Is it possible for a book written nearly 2,000 years ago can still have intrinsic value to the daily lives of its readers?  TIMELESS: The Living and Enduring Word of God, the 16th book by beloved author, podcast host, and speaker Carol McLeod shares how the Bible in general, and the book of I Peter specifically, has never ceased to create a vital, timely impact on each generation of readers. TIMELESS is available June 27 at all major retailers and online, and is published by Iron Stream Media

Carol McLeod

Carol McLeod is a sought-after speaker, best-selling author of 16 books and the host of two successful podcasts: “Jolt of Joy” and “Significant Women.” Her weekly blog “Joy for the Journey” has been named to the Top 50 Faith Blogs for Women, her weekly TV show The Joy Life is viewed by thousands weekly, and her YouVersion devotionals have been enjoyed by nearly 4 million people around the world.  Known for her great joy and enthusiasm, Carol encourages and empowers women with passionate and practical Bible-focused messages, interspersed with her own special brand of hope and humor.  CarolMcLeodMinistries.com

https://www.ironstreammedia.com/