Joseph Z was just nine years old when he heard the Lord shouting his name from the tree tops on his 1,000 acre ranch. This was the beginning of his journey to discovering his spiritual gift of prophecy. Joseph is the founder of Z Ministries and is also an author, broadcaster, and prophetic voice. This mighty man of God explains the heart of his ministry of prophetic journalism, as well as how important it is not to sensationalize gifts of the spirit or spiritual experiences. He discusses how the Devil has wormed his way into today’s churches. “The Devil couldn’t beat the church,” Joseph explains, “so he joined it.” He encourages everyone to read their Bible and fill themselves daily with the Holy Spirit to discover and sharpen their own giftings.

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We need strong, masculine men to raise up our sons in today’s godless society

Breaking Hell’s Economy is Joseph’s newest book that touches on the supernatural provision of the Last Days

The Devil has confused and sensationalized the concept of spiritual gifts among God’s people

Many people who have spiritual giftings may be deceived into believing that they are psychic

Courtnaye Richard Explains How a Woman’s Worth is Anchored in Her God-Given Identity

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Know your role as a wife, but also understand your role as a believer. This is the advice that Courtnaye Richard has for women who are struggling with their identity. This insightful author, speaker, and founder of Inside Out Media Group, encourages women to remember they are a believer, first. Courtnaye offers valuable advice on raising children in a strong Biblical environment and advises wives on how to support their husbands through prayer and love. Satan will try to beat you down with tough trials and tests in an attempt to get you to abandon your faith, but you must push back against the enemy and embrace your identity as a child of God!

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Satan is at war with Christians because we are saved and a threat, and because he is ultimately at war with God

Compare Not is a free downloadable ebook available on Courtnaye’s website that offers Godly advice on handling comparison and jealousy

Once you find your identity in Christ, move forward in your purpose

Identified: Knowing Who You Are in Christ & Moving Forward in your Purpose is a book Courtnaye wrote on finding your identity in the Lord

Deeply Defining Grace and Mercy Clarifies Our Identity in Christ Confirms Janey Pitts

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Christians use words every day with reckless abandon, failing to understand what they mean. Janey Pitts is the author of Deeply Defined: Understanding Who You Are in Christ. Janey is also the Missions Mobilizer at New Work Fellowship, and discusses the importance of properly defining words like grace and holiness. Janey explains the delicate balance between doing things for the Lord and simply resting and being still in the Lord. “It’s important sometimes to just stop and BE,” she says. We don’t have to earn the Lord’s love or salvation. However, we are still called to use our gifts to glorify God. You don’t just sit and think about what God is calling you to do - it has to be accompanied by action!

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Kaphar is a Hebrew word that means to cover, or atone for sin

Grace is when God gives us what we don’t deserve, and mercy is when God doesn’t give us what we do deserve

Salach is a Hebrew word that means to forgive, or to pardon

Obedience means hearing God’s Word and then living it out

The Left Behind series by Jerry Jenkins and Tim LaHaye has sold over 80 million copies. Actor, director, and producer Kevin Sorbo is lending his talent to the lead role in the newest film version of the Tribulation-based story in Left Behind: Rise of the Antichrist. Kevin shares insight into his latest faith-based film projects. He also discusses how his newest movie portrays the truth about what will happen during the end times after the rapture takes place. Kevin touches on the culture wars in society today, as well as the benefits of homeschooling your children. Keep an eye out for Kevin’s upcoming film, Reagan, with Dennis Quaid and many other projects in the works in the upcoming year.

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Inviting people to watch faith-based films is a great way to reach unbelievers for Christ

Left Behind: Rise of the Antichrist portrays the fear and denial people will have when millions of Christians disappear in the rapture

Pastors need to remember that they work for God, not the government

Learn more and sign up for Kevin and Sam Sorbo’s life-changing Israel trip by going to: SorboIsraelTrip.com

From the ICVM Storytellers Media Conference, we bring you interviews with several filmmakers that were in attendance. Paul Sirmons shares about ICVM, The Wild Brothers share all about their new series, Art Ayris talks about his latest movie, "No Vacancy" and Marcus and Jason tell us all about their new platform geared toward the masculine audience, Loor TV.

In this second episode from the ICVM Storytellers Media Conference, we bring you more interviews with 4 more filmmakers that were in attendance. Chris Bueno shares about the state of Christian filmmaking today. Young filmmaker John Graham talks about a feature film geared towards today's generation. Tatum Matthews tells us about her role as Erin on the new Waltons special, and Jared Gessey gives us an insight into how to submit content to ANgel Studios.

Our guest for this episode of Faith On Film is Kevin Sorbo. Kevin is most known for the lead role in “Hercules: The Legendary Journeys” which went on to become the most-watched TV show in the world. Following that success, Sorbo has been in over 90 movies and TV shows including GOD’S NOT DEAD, SOUL SURFER, REAGAN, “Two and a Half Men,” “Psych,” “Hawaii 5-0," and “The OC”. Sorbo also directed and acted in the latest Left Behind movie based on the Jerry Jenkins award-winning books, RISE OF THE ANTICHRIST, due in theaters January 26, 2023.

After Ben Myers tried to capture the attention of his family for a time of Biblical study and worship to no avail, the Lord inspired him to put his theater background to good use. Ben cast his children in the roles of Biblical characters and encouraged them to act out Bible stories, resulting in a three-year process of re-enacting the scriptures together! This journey launched the creation of ActorsBible, an immersive, app-based experience that enables families to act out the Bible from their living rooms. The app includes visuals, dramatic music, a teleprompter script, and even sing-along lyrics. Ben encourages dads to step into their special role of family leadership and “direct” their children and spouse closer to Jesus.

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The ActorsBible leads participants through the Bible in 1-3 years

Ben explains how they built a 360 projection dome to create a fully immersive Biblical environment for the app

Bringing the Bible to life helps children learn about Jesus and their identity in Christ at a young age and memorize scripture more easily

There are spiritual evaluations to assess what lessons families can learn at the end of each Bible story in the app

Many bioethicists making arguments for secular practices like abortion or sex reassignment surgery are actively destroying the sanctity of life because being human, to them, is no longer enough for human rights, according to Nancy Pearcey. Nancy is one of the nation’s most respected female apologists and intellectuals. She has authored a phenomenal book, Love Thy Body, which takes a good, hard look at the confusion surrounding sexuality and humanity in today’s culture. Nancy explains how godless scholars separate humanity from personhood, and why it’s so important to embrace the God-given, harmonious design that He created for sex and sexuality. Nancy reminds us that when we live in harmony with that purpose, we will be happier and healthier.

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The godless agenda of transgenderism is targeting young children through television shows and in the public education system

If you embrace same-sex relationships, you are implicitly contradicting God’s design for male-female complementarianism

Christians need to understand the language of the lost to understand how to present the truth of the gospel

There tends to be one underlying secular worldview that underscores issues like abortion, transgenderism, and feminism