In this episode of Faith On Film, Isaac and Holly discus the animated movie "The Bad Guys". Holly interviews the director Pierre Perifel and the writer Aaron Blabey. Isaac and Holly also discuss the movie "Father Stu".

This episode kicks off season 5 of Faith On Film with new co-host, Holly McClure. Isaac and Holly interview T.C. Stallings best known for his role as Tony Jordan in the highly successful Faith Based movie "War Room".

Your heart is racing, your palms are sweating, and your breathing is quick and shallow and you’re not about to step on stage and give a big speech. According to Dr. Gregg Jantz, a renowned expert on anxiety and innovator for treating mental health, you may be experiencing a panic attack. Gregg is the bestselling author of 40 books ranging on topics from health and healing to dealing with toxic people, past emotional abuse, codependency, and reducing stress. He is also the founder of The Center - A Place of Hope, where people can escape the chains of fear and depression and find lasting transformation. Gregg shares that anxiety always has a physical component, and that over time, it tends to get worse if not dealt with. Discover his simple yet effective advice on how to overcome apprehension to blossom and find fulfillment in life.

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Anxiety can manifest physically as restlessness, fatigue, muscle tension, irritability, shortness of breath, and constant worrying

Sleep disorders, an improper diet, and lack of nutrients can cause anxiety

Why you should address the root cause of your worry and not just mood modulate

Drinking the proper amount of water every day can greatly reduce anxiety

An informed citizenry understands their rights and will use those rights to keep their government in check, according to civil and constitutional law attorney Tricia Lindsay. This fearless patriot’s speech against the tyranny of vaccine mandates and the government’s attacks on America’s children recently went viral online. Tricia strongly points out the legal rights guaranteed to Americans through the Fourteenth Amendment, as well as the loopholes and dangers posed to citizens through the Thirteenth Amendment. “We have the right to revolt,” Tricia boldly declares. “Educate yourself…so that you can resist.” Our enemies want us illiterate, compliant, and ignorant, because intelligent and informed people will fight back against oppression and bondage.

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Our Founding Fathers knew there would come a time when the government would need to be checked

The government closed churches during the Covid “pandemic” because they wanted to remove God from society

America’s education system was designed to create students into slaves not free thinkers

The government works for us, and when leaders violate our rights, it is our duty to replace these corrupt officials

Living at opposite ends of the house from her husband and steeped in bitter resentment, author and speaker Laine Lawson-Craft was crushed beneath the tragedy of a 17-year dead-end marriage and an overwhelmingly busy life. Instead of choosing divorce, this couple kick-started the process of reconciliation and restoration. Thankfully, Laine and her husband Steve, decided to recommit to each other and asked Jesus to restore their marriage. Through consistent counseling, studying Scripture, prayer, and intentional dating, Laine’s marriage was brought back to life - a miracle that she attributes to the hand of God. Laine also discusses the importance of feeding faith over fear and looking at life through God’s eyes.

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Finding a Christian marriage counselor is extremely important in the process of marital reconciliation

Don’t minimize the fear and anxiety that your teens or tweens may be experiencing

Check out Laine’s bestselling book, Enjoy Today Own Tomorrow, to discover how to live a life you’ll love

Don’t allow unrealistic expectations to make you feel like you have no worth

JJ Gutierrez walked away from an impressive six-figure income in the corporate world to homeschool her daughter six years ago and she has never felt more fulfilled. JJ is the author of Chickening In, an inspiring and practical approach to defeating the fear and doubt that prevents women from becoming bold and courageous warriors for Christ. JJ discusses the eight critical steps to “chickening in” to God’s plans for your life. She also gives great advice on how to overcome fear and anxiety in adults and kids alike, and why coming back to the Word and the power of prayer is an unfailing protection against doubt and worry.

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JJ is the founder of Blue Line Brides, a Bible study community for police wives

Chickening in means acting in faith, trusting God, and doing things out of our comfort zone

Don’t compare yourself and your journey to other people - embrace who God created you to be

Scripture memorization is an excellent way to help children overcoming anxiety

Singleness is a special and sacred season that no one should waste, says 37-year-old virgin Lauren Lianne, speaker and author of The Wait Will Not Be Wasted. After years of wrestling with an ongoing season of singleness, Lauren shares how God is good and faithful even when we are waiting for our deepest desires to be fulfilled. Lauren also encourages men and women to live life to the fullest, and that even when reality doesn’t match up to your expectations, there is joy and purpose in the waiting. Lauren opens up about the challenges of remaining pure, accountable, and optimistic about the future and encourages us to trust God to direct our steps in each season of life no matter how hard.

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Investing in Godly relationships helps you mature while in the season of singleness

Your identity is not what you have done nor what has happened to you in the past

It is normal to wrestle with singleness and many others are struggling with the same feelings

If you are still single, discover God’s plan and purpose for this season of your life

Rebecca and her husband Travis waited until after they exchanged their wedding vows to kiss each other for the first time. They wanted to honor God with their relationship from day one. A self-control and purity mindset sets everyone up for success, shares life coach, author, and speaker Rebecca Hoehne. Changing your thought patterns about dating may not come easy due to all of the worldly pressures, but Rebecca encourages young people to take ownership over their lives and ask themselves who they want to be. Rebecca gives great parenting advice on how we can live by example and show our kids what Godly relationships look like. Educating our kids to think about how their immediate decisions can impact their future is critical.

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Ask your children questions about who they want to be and help them learn how to make wise decisions today to become that person

Get 50 percent off Rebecca’s online Emotional Health class by using code TINA

There are positive spiritual blessings for having physical self-control

Healthy boundaries in a relationship include loving, honoring, and respecting your own body

Leslee Unruh, founder of the Abstinence Clearinghouse, established fifteen pregnancy resources centers across the country, but she didn’t stop there! She is one of America’s top educators on teaching the importance and blessing of choosing chastity before marriage. Having honest conversations with your kids about setting boundaries will help you regain control of what your children are learning about sex from the world. Leslee specializes in educating moms and dads on how to confidently discuss the topic of sex with their kids and points out the appalling, graphic sex education currently being taught in public schools. She stresses why parents need to be informed and involved in their children's’ education in order to combat this radical, top-down sexual agenda. Having God-honoring relationships and setting healthy boundaries are absolutely achievable.

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Sign up for the Abstinence Clearinghouse newsletter to get the latest sex-ed corruption happening in schools and the many positive resources available

Check out the online VirTru Training Course loaded with tools on how to have healthy conversations with your kids about sex

God, Mom and Tea, A Knight to Remember, and the Purity Ball are phenomenal events for parents and kids to celebrate chastity together

Be raw, real, and confident when talking to your children about God’s design for sex