Another week of Christian media news, and there's been a bit going on across the different areas this time - we've had a new documentary reaching television, several new books and audiobooks, some interesting podcast conversations and quite a few music releases, including a new single from TobyMac.
Movies and TV
- The Sight Unseen Makes Its Television Debut - The documentary-drama about a reported 1971 incident involving a glowing Christian cross in the Bronx began its first public television broadcasts on MNN Lifestyle on October 25, with another showing on October 29 - directed by Shawn Antoine II, the film combines eyewitness accounts, family memories and local history to revisit the story more than 55 years later.
Books and Publishing
- The Westminster Confession of Faith: A Comprehensive Commentary - A 736-page commentary, edited by J. V. Fesko, John R. Muether and D. Blair Smith, where it includes contributions from a sizeable group of Reformed scholars, including Sinclair Ferguson, Kevin DeYoung and Chad Van Dixhoorn.
- I Don't Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist - Updated Edition - Frank Turek and Norman L. Geisler's apologetics book has received an updated edition, and this 544-page book works through 12 questions about faith, including arguments for God's existence, morality, the reliability of the New Testament and whether Christianity is a reasonable worldview.
- The Upside-Down, Inside-Out, Can't-Believe-It Kingdom - Jonathan Landry Cruse's new children's book, illustrated by Joe Hox, is a rhyming story about God's kingdom, introducing children to ideas around grace, the cross and the surprising way God makes things right.
Audiobooks
- Rethinking Christianity - Alister E. McGrath's new audiobook narrated by Simon Bubb, looks at why Christianity continues to matter, with McGrath drawing on conversations with students at Oxford and questions around faith, culture, science and meaning.
- The Book of Enoch Explained: A Beginner's Guide to the Watchers, Fallen Angels, and Giants - Matthew R. Caldwell's audiobook was released on October 25, with Michael McMahon narrating the 4-hour, 6-minute title, which looks at the Watchers, the Nephilim, Enoch's visions and the history surrounding the ancient text, while also exploring how it connects with the Bible.
- On Acquisition of the Holy Spirit - A new audiobook edition of St. Seraphim of Sarov's writing on prayer and the Christian spiritual life arrived on October 26 - the recording runs for just over an hour and is narrated using an AI voice, something worth knowing before buying.
Podcasts
- Suicide Prevention in the Church: A Biblical Guide for Pastors - Thinking Christian released this episode on October 30, with David Gilleland joining host James Spencer, where they discuss how pastors can recognise warning signs, talk directly with people who may be struggling and support families.
- Johnson Amendment Lawsuit: Can Pastors Endorse Candidates? - Another Thinking Christian episode, this one released October 28, features National Religious Broadcasters president and CEO Troy A. Miller - the discussion looks at NRB's legal challenge involving the Johnson Amendment and what the case could mean for pastors speaking about political candidates from the pulpit.
- Why Should Christians Engage Politics? - Vincent Bacote joined Thinking Christian for an October 26 conversation as part of its Faith & Politics series - the episode looks at why Christians should engage with political life and how faith should shape that involvement.
Music
- TobyMac Releases New Single The Hard Times - TobyMac released his first new single following 2025's Heaven On My Mind on October 30 - the song was written with Dave Lubben and Micah Kuiper and looks at the difficult seasons in life that can bring people closer to God. TobyMac said the hard times can become an invitation to sit at God's feet.
- Lucy Gray Releases Debut EP By The Water - South East London singer-songwriter Lucy Gray released her four-track debut EP on October 30 - the project draws on her connection to Cornwall, her experiences of heartbreak and faith, and finding contentment with where life takes you.
- Chelsea Plank Releases Make Me Willing - The SEU Worship vocalist released a new solo single on October 30, giving another preview of her upcoming eight-song debut album, I Think That You Kept the Light On, which is planned for early 2027.
- New Wine Worship Releases For Jesus - The UK worship collective released its new single on October 30 - the track is the second preview of its upcoming live EP, Ready For More, recorded at New Wine Festival 2026 in front of more than 7,000 people.
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