This week’s Christian media news includes new film projects, Christian publishing, faith-based podcasts and independent music releases.
Movies and TV
- A Christmas Prayer Tradition Returns to Pure Flix - Shae Robins and Christopher Russell return for a Christmas sequel centred on faith, family and the traditions that bring people together.
- The Chosen Season 6 - The next season of the biblical drama turns to the final 24 hours of Jesus’ life, continuing the story towards his crucifixion.
- Choices: Independent Christian Suspense Film - The drama from filmmakers Dr. Brandon Glover and Jeff Akers brings faith, difficult decisions and suspense together in an independent feature.
Books and Publishing
- New Christian Books and Publishing News - Recent titles include Kevin DeYoung’s Church History for Everyone, alongside new theology, church history and apologetics releases.
- Crossway’s New Christian Books - The publisher’s latest releases include Finally Home by Dane Ortlund, which explores the Christian hope of heaven, alongside new Bible resources.
- Emmaus Publishers Announces Five New Books - The announcement features titles from Billie Buccasio, Sue Sanford, EJ Johnson, Silas Marshall and Sharon Campbell.
- Charlie Peacock Moves Into Fiction - The Grammy-winning songwriter and producer is preparing to release Once Concealed Now Revealed, expanding his work beyond music into a novel.
Audiobooks
- Church History for Everyone - Kevin DeYoung’s accessible introduction to church history is available in audio, offering listeners a way to explore key people and events in Christian history.
- When Divorce Is Mercy - Michael Gembola and Darby Strickland address difficult marriage breakdowns and the questions Christians face when relationships involve betrayal, abandonment or abuse.
- 40 Days of a Silent Journey Alongside Jesus - This devotional audiobook offers a guided period of reflection focused on following Jesus.
- The Millennial Reign of Christ - Phillip Hudson examines biblical prophecy and interpretations of Christ’s thousand-year kingdom.
Podcasts
- Reclaiming Identity: Religious Trauma and Spiritual Abuse - Kimalee Finelli discusses the effects of spiritual abuse and church hurt, and the difficult process of rebuilding a sense of identity after damaging religious experiences.
- This Is Our Story With Billy Porter - The new podcast explores faith, identity, sexuality and creativity through personal conversations, beginning with actor and performer Billy Porter.
- She Reads Truth Explores the Gospel of Luke - Ashley Gorman joins the Bible study podcast to discuss the Gospel of Luke and its account of Jesus’ life and ministry.
Music
- Wooten Hill Return to Music With How Did We Get Here - Kim Hill and Paulette Wooten reflect on their relationship, the personal cost of their experiences in Christian music and their return with a new album.
- Elevation Living Room Releases “Bulls & Goats” - The worship collective draws on Hebrews 10:4 for a song that points towards the significance of Jesus’ sacrifice.
- Keep Warm and Relient K’s Matthew Thiessen Collaborate - The new song “Like You” brings the alternative Christian music scene together through Keep Warm and Relient K vocalist Matthew Thiessen.
- Elan Brio Releases “Airplanes” With Frank The Phre$h - The Christian rap artist teams up with Frank The Phre$h for a new collaborative single.
- Rachelle Fletcher Shares “Let Love Win” - Fletcher joins Babbie Mason and Bri Fletcher on a collaboration shaped by themes of love, support and helping families in crisis.
- Mr. Weaverface Reaches One Million Spotify Streams - The independent Christian rock artist marks a major streaming milestone, offering a potential angle on audience growth outside the mainstream Christian music industry.
- Sidewalk Prophets Release Great Big Family Christmas (Live) - The group brings its Christmas material to a live release ahead of the holiday season.