In Awe by Bruce

Actor, Author, Director, Producer and Man of Faith. Kevin Sorbo continues to give. Currently with two films that present the faith from different angles. Faith Under Fire show us the internal struggles of a fireman, as he wrestles with belief. Questions arise that we all can relate to.

 The second is an interview/documentary with Dr. John Lennox called Against the Tide: Finding God in an Age of Science. Dr. Lennox is a mathematics professor at Oxford University in England. He is a great defender of the faith, debating many of the well know Atheists such as Richard Dawkins. The documentary gives you pieces of different debates along with one on one time with Dr Lennox explaining his reasoning behind his arguments. 

Against the Tide is in theaters November 19, 20, 23.  Faith Under Fire opens November 27 before going to VOD/DVD/Streaming on December 1.

:  In 1993, Kevin Sorbo emerged as a full-fledged international TV star when he was cast as the lead role of Hercules in a series of TV films that would lay the groundwork for the immensely popular series, Hercules: The Legendary Journeys. He also guest-starred as Hercules in episodes of the successful spin-off series Xena: Warrior Princess as well as providing his voice to the animated Hercules films.

In 1997 Sorbo accepted his first leading film role in the fantasy action feature Kull the Conquerer. Along the way, he played characters in video games such as Mortal Kombat 4, God of War and The Conduit.

He guest-starred on the sitcom "Two and a Half Men" and played a recurring role on the final season of "The O.C.." In addition to his work onscreen, Sorbo now also produces films, recently serving as Executive Producer and star of the movie Abel's Field.  Currently he is promoting his upcoming feature film Faith Under Fire, and the theatrical release for his documentary Against the Tide.

Besides his successful career in entertainment, Sorbo has always devoted a hearty portion of his time to causes he believes in. In 2005 he was named successor to Arnold Schwarzenegger as the national spokesperson for The Afterschool Alliance, a nonprofit working to ensure that all children have access to quality after school programs, and since ‘97 Kevin has donated his time as the spokesperson for the non-profit organization, A World Fit For Kids.  

Sorbo recently authored the widely praised book, "True Strength," that recounts the painful recovery from serious health setbacks that changed his life during his Hercules years. He married actress Sam Jenkins, whom he met during her guest appearance on Hercules in 1998. They have three children together, Braeden, Shane and Octavia.

http://www.kevinsorbo.net/

 https://collidedistribution.com/faithunderfire/

Simplifying eschatology – the end times – is Todd’s passion. Using his God given talents of comic drawing and humor, mixed in with deep biblical knowledge, he has been able to develop material that all can easily absorb, to gain a solid grasp of God’s writing about the coming days.

Todd Hampson is an author, illustrator, and animation producer. He produces comically illustrated books, media and other resources. These resources help people consider the claims of Bible prophecy and equip them to face each day with joy, clarity, courage and a sense of purpose.

His artistic skills are perfect for simplifying a tough subject like the end times. This becomes obvious as you read his books and watch his videos.

Todd is married, with 3 children. His hobby is kick-boxing. He has a great love for missionary work and has made multiple trips to Haiti, the Dominican Republic and Brazil.

http://toddhampson.com/

Your calling gets thwarted. “Wrong color”. Parents try and shield you from civil unrest going on because you’re from the “Wrong part of town” . “Wrong friends”, you’re the leader in a deadly gang. “Wrong job”, injury crushes your greatest asset and hopes for success.

Could you turn to God and trust him to not only be your savior, but to do the impossible? Give you abilities that you’ve never had training for and yet soar to the highest heights in your field. Hear the work of God in Steve’s life and how it led this humble man to experience the impossible through his redemption.

(This podcast is just a teaser. The movie Colors of Character will be released in November 2020. Don’t miss it! Great movie to invite your friend to.)

Steve Skipper is an untrained artist who has received unprecedented recognition in the world of sports and civil rights art. Once a drug-addicted gang member, Steve went to church on a dare and was transformed.  He committed to listening to God and walking through the doors that God opens for him…and that journey has him creating art for some of the biggest names in politics, sports, civil rights, and more.

Chatting with Steve is simply inspiring. The details of his life, learning how God guides his paint strokes, discussing how God is the creator of Creativity, seeing how God is using Steve to break down barriers of racism in the art world, archiving the legends of Civil Rights and Sports - it is all an incredible testimony to God’s amazing plan for us, and what happens if truly hear his voice and follow his lead. And each day, Steve will tell you, he literally can’t start painting “until God shows up” in his studio! https://www.colorsofcharactermovie.com

https://www.steveskipperstudio.com/

This interview and the music created by Young Oceans is best expressed by Eric Marshall (lead singer and songwriter) himself as he says on the Young Oceans website:

“My name is Eric. I write and sing songs for this thing called Young Oceans. The two rules of this project have always been that we won’t sing anything we don’t truly believe and we won’t make music we wouldn’t want to lay on the floor and listen to ourselves. 

So, you’re cordially invited into our little world. It’s a world of gut-honest prayers, of REAL communion with God and desire to tap into the conversation outside our current dimension. This is not a theology project. We’re not trying to align ourselves with any one Christians tradition. I love the sacramental traditions as well as the charismatic. All I truly know is my own way of connecting with the Lord and I just feel like I’m supposed to share that experience. I hope the lyrics and sounds speak more than I could explain here. 

Most of the songs are written specifically to sing in a church gathering but the fun of recording them is to stretch them out, tear them up and sew them back in some strange new way. I’m privileged to work with incredible musicians and artists on all these songs… these folks don’t get enough credit. The ‘sound’ of Young Oceans is as much theirs as its mine. 

Peace to you all. I hope this music can offer a bit of healing for your life. 

Eric Marshall 2020”

Initially, a studio-only project of songwriter Eric Marshall, the band’s SELF-TITLED debut was named Top 10 album of the year for 2012 by RELEVANT Magazine and spawned the companion instrumental collection BEFORE THE BEGINNING and a follow-up EP title ADVENT.  The second full-length effort, I MUST FIND YOU (2014), proved a more complete realization of the sound vision. 

SUDDENLY (Or The Nuclear Sunburst of The Truth Revealed) released in October 2017 and saw the band’s first-ever tour with a handful of club and universities gigs in North America in late 2017 and early 2018.  Enjoying the live setting, the band recorded the wholly live film and album AMONG THE RUINS as a representation of the Young Oceans live experience.  After previewing two of those tracks in Fall 2018 the band released the new SONGS OF CHRISTMAS album in November 2018 as a holiday interlude ahead of the ‘Ruins" release in Spring 2019.

Young Oceans’ fourth studio album, to be released in late 2020 (YOU ARE FULLNESS PART 1 and 2) is the most intimate collection of prayer and worship songs to date.  Forced into an unconventional workflow during the Covid-19 lockdown, the soundscape that emerged is more terse, more immediate, more vocal-focused and perhaps more honest than any work they’ve done to date.

Website:  https://www.youngoceans.com/

You Are Not Far:  https://ffm.to/ao2qllm

Social Media:  https://www.instagram.com/youngoceans

https://www.facebook.com/youngoceans

6,000 years ago a war began.  A war to rule Heaven and Earth that dates all the way back to the Garden of Eden.  In the Garden, God told Satan that one day a woman would give birth to a male child – the Messiah, who would redeem humanity and destroy him.  In order to prevent this child’s birth, Satan instigated a fallen angelic rebellion.  A group of angels broke off their allegiance to the Lord and entered the earthly realm to corrupt the human gene pool and prevent the Savior’s birth.  Listen, as Ryan delves deeper into this assault and what it means for us today! 

RYAN PITTERSON is a Biblical researcher and writer with an emphasis in ancient Hebrew thought and theology. He received his B.A. from the University of Rochester and his JD from Columbia University Law School.

https://judgmentofthenephilim.com/

Keith-alan makes you feel comfortable stepping out of whatever inhibits you and trying something new. He wants you to learn to trust in the talents and dreams God has given you. He presents a vivid example by using his natural talent (he’s not trained)in dancing, at he leads children out of their comfort zone in his studio called Time2Dance. In 7 years he has helped over 10,000 participants graduate with a confidence they can do what he ultimately teaches in his studio, to overcome their fears, and, “…never give up on your dreams!” He also employs his gifts to lead a church with his wife, The Purpose Place. You can also watch Keith-alan on the new series, Time2Dance.

Known as “The Motivation Guy”, Keith-alan is the Pastor of Purpose Driven Church and is an acclaimed dance coach. A natural encourager, engaging host, and talented dancer, Keith-alan’s new series Time2Dance merges all of these passions on the small screen.

Time2Dance pulls kids from their live audience who have no formal dance experience to prove that anyone can dance.  Part competition show and part dance battle, contestants are mentored, encouraged, and coached by Keith-alan and the Fly Kids, and within a short time these children are on their way to a new love of dance.  Filled with self-expression and inspiration, Time2Dance is a joyful show that fills a void in programming for children.

Time2Dance, and the bonus Yippee Stars at Home episodes are also a great solution for parents who are trying to keep their kids active - while summer sports, camps, and pools remain closed.

Many parents fear how some dance schools are teaching moves that may not be appropriate for their child’s age and their family’s values. Time2Dance is produced by YIPPEE TV, where all content is approved by parents, where “characters build character,” and where the network provides a “No Attitudes” guarantee!

https://www.instagram.com/your_motivation_guy/?hl=en

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0HAR9gT3M2A

How do I trust God that puts myself on the line? Maybe even with public scrutiny? Andrea talks about how that is happening around the world as our brothers and sisters in Christ enter the marketplaces in their cities and use their gifts of healing and prophecy to reach out to others. Is everyone healed? No, that’s not their goal. But everyone they touch realizes there is a God who loves them.   

Andrea was born into a volatile situation, with an abusive father who threatened to kill his mother multiple times. He and his mother fled and tried to start a new life when they were introduced to Jesus by a neighbor. After a supernatural intervention with Jesus, his mother was radically changed and soon after, Andrea responded to the promptings of God.

His story and the other stories of how God is working in the world today (seen in his documentaries like “Christ in You”) will inspire and bring awe! 

He’s part of the pastoral staff at Vineyard Bern, Switzerland where he leads and coordinates ministries that work to equip the body of Christ for a supernatural lifestyle to impact the whole world. He is an author, itinerate revivalist and filmmaker. He is co-Executive Producer of “Christ in You: The Voice”, which follows believers around the world that are using their gifts of the Holy Spirit to express the presence of God’s love.

https://andreadimeglio.com/

Vintage Truth. It never changes, but it is always relevant. Jeff Kinley explains how conveying the eternal truths of the Bible in a language the people you are speaking to can understand, is still in great demand. His passion is contagious and so needed today in our world where the truth has been misinterpreted or marginalized.

Best-selling author Jeff Kinley is passionate about communicating God’s vintage truth to this generation. Following a tumultuous teenage experience, he was led into a relationship with Jesus Christ, and everything changed. He went from being told by his high school English teacher that he would “never amount to anything in life!” to having a successful pastoral ministry, he wrote over 30 books and is a nationally-known speaker.

Jeff’s experience and expertise in explaining God’s truth is well-known. He has been a featured guest on Fox & Friends, The Glenn Beck Show, The Ben Shapiro Show, and hundreds of national radio and television programs. He also speaks to churches across America, and beyond.

Jeff served for over two decades as Student Pastor and Senior Pastor at churches ranging from medium-size to mega-church size. In 2000, he founded Main Thing Ministries, a non-profit organization whose mission is to equip and inspire Christians to become life-long followers of Jesus Christ. He and his wife also planted a mission church that reached and discipled the next generation. He is a graduate of the University of Arkansas (BA) and Dallas Theological Seminary (ThM). Jeff and his wife have three grown sons.

https://jeffkinley.com/

Experiencing loss is one of the hardest things we face as humans. Losing a loved one brings on a multitude of feelings.

In her book, Goodbye for Now, Welby O’Brien uses personal experience with her counseling back ground to help us walk through the stages of loss. She also supplies the necessary resources to handle all the paper work and planning needs we encounter. For me, those are usually the last things on my mind. Welby knows that and makes it easier for us by including those in her book, so we can focus on what is most important.

Welby O-Brien is a nationally sought-after conference speaker and guest lecturer for groups and leadership training. And an expert on practical advice, including divorce, grief and PTSD. But what sets her apart is that she has lived it herself, researched it, and shares it all with hungry hearts. Impassioned with encouragement, Welby has been touching many with help and hope.

Welby holds a Master’s Degree in counseling from Portland State University and a teaching degree from Biola University. Drawing from her own personal experiences she has authored Goodbye for Now (grief preparation/support), and Formerly A Wife (divorce recovery) , and LOVE OUR VETS: Restoring Hope for Families of Veterans with PTSD.  She is also a contributing author to Chicken Soup for the Soul: Divorce and Recovery, Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Spirit of America, as well as Shepherding Women in Pain.  Actively involved in leadership and teaching for over 30 years, Welby has also been a welcomed guest on radio and television, as well as featured in video productions.

Welby initiated and facilitates the national support network called Love Our Vets – PTSD Family Support, LLC, and has been reaching thousands with her timely book LOVE OUR VETS: Restoring Hope for Families of Veterans with PTSD . She was also honored as Woman of the Month by Oregon Women’s Report.

She and her husband live in Portland, Oregon.

Join the Love Our Vets PTSD Family Support page on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LoveOurVetsPtsdFamilySupport

LINK:  www.Welbyo.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/welby-o-brien-93191985?trk=profile-badge-cta

The powerful witness of her family leads Dena to a Degree in Philosophy and a Masters in Apologetics. Maybe not the original plan her family thought would fit, but one she fell in love studying.

Listen to her view of how she blends the experiential side of her Christianity with the reasoning behind it. And then uses an understanding of evil in the world to present the truths of God to people in a loving, gracious way.

Dena Davidson has a Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy from the University of Nevada, Reno and a Master’s degree in Christian Apologetics from Biola University. She’s married to her favorite person; Cheyne and they are just beginning their grand adventure of parenting the wonderful Rylee Grace. She is the Life Director for the Thrive School’s Campus. Dena is also the Director for the Thrive Apologetics Conference at Bayside Church, which features well known apologist such as Lee Strobel and Dr. J.P. Moreland.

On her website, she states that she has two great burning passions: “I want you to know who God is, and I live to see the Church be the Church.”

http://www.denadavidson.com/