The Culture Connection

With years of experience in the film industry, Rick Eldridge is back telling the restorative story of the Gospel through the game of golf.  With golf pros and product endorsements galore, this film will reach a ton of golf fans and others revealing how God offers us The Mulligan - giving us a new scorecard in life.  Filmed in Toccoa, GA - the movie releases in sync with the 2022 Masters tournament.  

Anne and Jonas Beiler grew up Amish in Lancaster, PA.  Their world was rocked when their daughter was killed by a tractor accident.  That led to seven years of darkness, marked by spiritual and sexual abuse from clergy.  When Anne thought her marriage and family was over, Jonas's graceful forgiveness and Anne's complete honesty led to a beautiful restoration that eventually led to a pretzel empire. Their story will soon be coming to theaters via Called Higher Studios.  

What started as an earnest search to understand Heaven led to a ministry of spiritual warfare teaching and empowering through, of all things, plastic tent stakes.  almost 85,000 stakes later, Steve Hemphill knows a little about praying for protection through scripture.  You'll be captivated to hear his stories.

Millions of people have been captivate by the episodic series about the life of Christ and all the 'characters' surrounding his 3 years of ministry on earth. Chad is the nuts and bolts producer of the show and shares great insight into the secrets of its success.

Russ Jones has slayed the giants that come up in the world of conservative news reporting for many years.  Recently he was contacted by some former google employees seeking to put their talents to work for peace and the sharing of the Gospel.  Joining forces, they have produced The Abide Bible Meditation App. The app helps folks start and end their day in peace - rather than hundreds of notifications from a phone.  

Raised in the heart of an aging Brooklyn neighborhood, Robert was a small but fiery, attention-deprived Italian boy, drawn to the flashy lifestyle of neighborhood wiseguys. His early years ushered in the opportunity to become a part of that world, as he began running errands and selling illegal goods for these same men. Simultaneously, his reputation as a fierce fighter grew, and by the time he was a young adult, he had made an impression on influential members of the Gambino crime family. After beating a murder rap, he was on his way to Mafia stardom, mentored and protected by one of the most prominent wise guys In New York City. While the pleasure of notoriety was fulfilling, a powerful addiction to drugs soon overrode it, negating Robert’s credibility among his mobster brothers. Even the bond of fatherhood wasn’t enough to draw him out of his chemically-dependent prison. In his mind, the situation left him with only two possible conclusions; either he will die overdosing, or the men to whom he swore allegiance will silence him before the drugs have a chance. The Witness is the compelling account of the hard and fast life of an “up-and-coming star” within the Mafia ranks, the downward spiral created by his addiction to drugs, and his spiritual rebirth spurred by the heart-wrenching plea of his little girl.

DR HORMOZ SHARIAT, Founder of Iran Alive Ministries and known as “The Billy Graham of Iran” is releasing his new debut book IRAN’S GREAT AWAKENING: How God Is Using a Muslim Convert to Spark Revival. Hormoz makes the bold claim - Iran will be the first Muslim nation to turn to Christ!

With 45 million records sold worldwide, 13 gold singles and 2300 songs to his credit - more than any recording artist in recorded music history - Pat Boone is a worthy recipient of the first ever Legacy award.  I reminisce with this living legend and hear of an upcoming project, The Mulligan. 

The daredevil high-wire walker is also a strong believer in Christ.  Enjoy this archive interview from 2014

By practicing a few wonder­fully simple practices—or what John calls “graces”—you can begin to recover your soul, disentangle from the tragedies of this broken world, and discover the restorative power of beauty. 

King Here is the eye-opening true story of God’s unfolding plan to bring a rich man through the “eye of the needle”.

Trusting God and sharing Jesus with aging parents can be difficult. As Trish Porter Topmiller watched her father’s casket be lowered into the ground, she knew the complicated jigsaw puzzle of his life finally held the missing piece―Jesus. But for years, his life seemed as far away from grace, and a believing faith in God, as a person can be. A multimillionaire entrepreneur who believed his financial fortress (and business acumen) was invincible, he turned into a workaholic adrenaline junkie―and ultimate opioid statistic who had given up on life. Even then, grace found him.

King Here offers hope that no matter how old, how rich or how addicted someone is, it’s never too late to meet Jesus. Trish shares her father’s inspiring, yet tragic life story―filled with adventure and color and unique escapades―to reveal God’s plan for an old rich man who thought he had no need for God. Stepping back to see the big picture brings to light the hope and joy that God truly can answer prayers and do the impossible, but it doesn’t always look the way readers expect. In this moving tribute to her father, Trish encourages readers to never give up on loved ones who seem “too far gone” for God to reach.

When failure occurs or tragedy strikes, we struggle to make sense of it. Divine interruptions can leave us feeling confused. From Genesis to Revelation, God uses conflict as a vehicle for growth. There is more behind every situation than what we can see at first. Completing Project Me is an invitation to understand how God uses challenging experiences to make our lives richer.   Learn to

• consider divine interruptions from God’s perspective,
• cultivate resilience in faith,
• deepen your prayer life, and
• center yourself on gratitude.
God doesn’t start something to leave it unfinished. He is doing more than you know. Let Him lead you through your conflict and into a more complete life.

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The world promises recognition and promotion if we "hustle harder," but what has that mantra actually done for us?  If our relationships are being sacrificed on the altar of our passions, businesses, and ministries—there has to be a healthier way.  If comparison has robbed us of joy—there has to be a different way.  If our desire for validation and recognition has created a frenzy of anxiety, workaholism, and guilt—there must be a greater way.  If survival and striving are words used to describe the pace of our lives—then we have to find another way.  Obedience Over Hustle is a radical challenge for anyone who has ever felt that there has to be a better way.

Jon interviews Malinda Fuller about her new book, Obedience over Hustle.  ChristianIndex.org / MalindaFuller.com

Crowds clamored, women wept in awe, disciples dared to do the impossible- all because of Jesus. Somewhere in the overly familiar we’ve lost our fascination. Whether you’re worn thin, filled with questions, or desperate for more of God, come encounter Unexplainable Jesus. Experience the culture and customs of His day and follow Him into a life unimaginable.

Jon interviews Erica Wiggenhorn about her new study through the book of Luke and invites learners to encounter Jesus.