There’s been a decent amount going on in Christian media this week - Tyler Perry has a new gospel-themed film on Netflix, The Chosen is gearing up for another season, Kirk Franklin has added yet another No. 1 album to an already ridiculous collection, and there are new books, podcasts and Christmas releases popping up all over the place.
I'm particularly pleased to see more attention being given to Christian music outside the usual American radio names - there's some interesting stuff happening elsewhere, and it deserves a mention.
Films and TV
Tyler Perry brings The Gospel of Christmas to Netflix
Tyler Perry's The Gospel of Christmas landed on Netflix on November 11, with Durrell "Tank" Babbs, Fred Hammond and Tasha Cobbs Leonard among the cast. Babbs plays Isaac, who is asked to take over his late grandfather's struggling church following a request from his dying father.
Perry has made plenty of films about family, faith and people trying to get their lives back on track, so this isn't exactly unfamiliar territory for him. The gospel music connection is what makes this one particularly appealing to me - having names such as Hammond and Cobbs Leonard involved gives it a proper link to the music rather than treating gospel as background decoration.
Religion News Service has more on the film and Perry's inspiration.
God With Us opens in selected cinemas
God With Us arrived in selected theaters on November 13, with a limited theatrical run rather than a wide release. That means it won't necessarily be showing at your local cinema, so checking individual listings is probably the best bet before making plans.
I do wish more faith-based films had a proper theatrical run, rather than appearing in a handful of locations and hoping word gets around. Limited releases can make it difficult to actually see the thing. Harkins has screening and film information.
Taye Diggs joins The Chosen for The Three Kings
There's another The Chosen release on the calendar, but this time it's a Christmas special rather than a new season. The Chosen: The Three Kings is scheduled for December 14 and features Taye Diggs.
The franchise has grown into quite the operation, with theatrical releases and specials now sitting alongside the main series. I sometimes wonder how much more there is to squeeze out of it, but clearly the audience is still there, and bringing in a recognizable name like Diggs should help attract a few more curious viewers. Christian Movie News has the announcement.
The Chosen Season 6 starts November 15
The Chosen returns for its sixth season on Prime Video on November 15, with three episodes available at launch. Further episodes are scheduled weekly through December 6, while the theatrical finale is planned for March 2027.
This season tackles the final 24 hours of Jesus' life, taking the series into the arrest, trials and events leading to the crucifixion. That's a lot of ground to cover, and splitting the finale off into a cinema release means viewers won't get the complete story in one sitting. I posted a bit about this one.
Faith in Every Footstep premieres for Remembrance Sunday
Faith in Every Footstep premiered on November 9 to mark Remembrance Sunday, telling a story of faith and sacrifice connected to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Religious films about wartime experiences can easily become overly sentimental, so I'm always more interested in the actual people and events behind them than in a collection of grand statements about bravery. This one has a clear historical occasion behind its release, and it adds another title to the growing collection of faith-related documentaries and short films. Read more about this one.
Books and Audiobooks
Jason Gray shares the stories behind his songs
Jason Gray released Words & Music: Devotional Essays and Stories from a Life in Songs on November 11. The book brings together reflections from a career spent writing and performing Christian music, looking at the experiences and ideas that have found their way into his songs. Centricity Music has the book details.
John Chisum and Elizabeth Elkins release a songwriting guide
John Chisum and Elizabeth Elkins released God Gave Me a Song, Now What? on November 12, a book aimed at Christian songwriters who want to develop their craft and take their musical calling seriously. The Z has the announcement.
The 2026 Christy Award winners are announced
The 2026 Christy Awards winners were announced on November 12, recognizing novels across several Christian fiction categories. South of Somewhere by T.I. Lowe took the overall Christy Book of the Year honour - Christian fiction covers a lot more ground than the romance and historical titles people sometimes associate with the genre, so I think it's useful to keep an eye on these awards, even if you don't agree with every winner - they can turn up a book you might otherwise have missed. Publishers Weekly has the winners and category details.
The Entangled Word gets an audiobook release
Lauren F. Winner's The Entangled Word arrived in audiobook format on November 10. Winner's work explores Christian theology and the life of the church. Eden has the audiobook listing.
Alex Duke's From Silence to Sinai arrives in audio
From Silence to Sinai by Alex Duke was released as an audiobook on November 10. It's another Christian non-fiction title getting the audio treatment this week, giving people an alternative to buying a print edition. AudiobookStore has the release listing.
Robert Kolb's We Too Shall Arise makes the week's book list
Robert Kolb's We Too Shall Arise was among the titles highlighted in the November 10 Christian book roundup from Challies. The book deals with Christian theology and the hope of resurrection, a subject that has been part of Christian teaching and writing for centuries. Challies has the book included in its weekly selection.
Podcasts
Jesuits launch Examened
The Jesuits in Britain launched Examened on November 13, a new podcast exploring faith and life in the modern world. Its title comes from the Ignatian Examen, a practice of reflecting on the day and considering where God has been present. It's a subject many modern Christians would rather avoid when life gets busy - taking time to stop, think and examine your own choices isn't always comfortable. Jesuits in Britain introduced the new show here.
9Marks continues its church and theology discussions
The 9Marks Podcast published new episodes between November 9 and 12, continuing its discussions around church life, theology and Christian ministry - this is one for listeners who want to get into the details rather than have everything reduced to a few inspirational soundbites. Some of the subjects covered by 9Marks can be pretty specialized, but there's a place for that - not every Christian podcast needs to be a chat about everyday encouragement. The latest episodes are listed on the 9Marks podcast page.
Guided by Faith asks listeners to give thanks for God's character
The November 10 episode of Guided by Faith, from Christian Parenting, is titled Give Thanks for God's Character. Episode 572 turns the conversation towards gratitude and the character of God, arriving just as Thanksgiving and the Christmas season begin to dominate the calendar. Listen to the episode through Christian Parenting.
Robert Jeffress has a new Pathway to Victory programme
Pathway to Victory, the radio and podcast ministry led by Robert Jeffress, had a new programme available on November 13. The daily broadcast continues to bring biblical teaching to listeners, with episodes available to catch up on demand - it's a long-running ministry rather than a new podcast trying to find its feet, and Jeffress has built a substantial audience through radio, television and online broadcasts. Truth Network has the latest programme available.
Fr. Joe asks Do I Know You?
Fr. Joe's Sunday Homily, from Joe In Black Ministries, released an episode on November 8 titled Do I Know You?. It's a Catholic homily built around a question that gets straight to the heart of the difference between knowing about faith and actually living it. The episode is available on Apple Podcasts.
Music
Kirk Franklin scores his 15th career No. 1 album
Kirk Franklin has another No. 1 album on the Billboard Top Gospel Albums chart, with I Am What I Am reaching the top spot. The November 13 report marks his 15th career No. 1 album on the chart. The Music Universe has the chart news.
Michelle Williams and Kenny Lattimore team up for God With Us
Michelle Williams and Kenny Lattimore released their new single God With Us on November 13, tying the song to the faith-based Christmas film of the same name. Written by Nikki Grier, the track also interpolates the melody from Tevin Campbell's 1993 hit Can We Talk?, with producer Harmony H-Money Samuels handling the music. The song is also the first release from the film's forthcoming soundtrack. Christian Music Now has the full story.
Elan Brio brings George Jones III onto Jewels
Christian hip-hop artist and producer Elan Brio released Jewels, featuring George Jones III, on November 13. The track takes a sample-driven boom-bap approach, with Brio handling production and engineering as well as his own vocal contribution, and I'm glad to see some hip-hop in the mix here - Christian music coverage can get rather dominated by worship releases and Christmas songs once November rolls around. Brio has been busy this year, and this latest collaboration gives him another release to add to that run. Jesus Freak Hideout has the details.
Kutless begin a new independent chapter
Kutless announced a major change on November 9, revealing that their new single God I Don't Know, featuring Calsum, marks their first independent release after a 25-year relationship with BEC Recordings. The track itself came out on October 23 through New Legacy Records, so this week's news is really about the band's change of direction rather than a brand-new release. Eternal Flames looks at the split and the band's plans.
Lucinda Moore releases her first Christmas single
Gospel singer Lucinda Moore released her first-ever Christmas single, Come, Let Us Adore Him, on November 13. The upbeat track was written and produced with her son Trey Moore, with her other son George Moore also involved in production. Praise Indy has the announcement and background.
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