Hi friend,

After college I worked a few years for Continental Airlines. (No, I wasn't a flight attendant!) I made some great friends there. Four or five of us visited Galveston Island a couple of times every year for a lazy weekend, and called ourselves the “Beach Buddies.”

We had a lot in common, but were an eclectic group when it came to our faith. One of my friends was an agnostic who was seeking truth. Another was Mormon, and the other a holiday churchgoer. When I left Texas, my agnostic friend said she appreciated that I never pushed my faith on her. If I had, our friendship would have ended. What she did appreciate was the joy and peace I had. To this day I wonder if she found her way to Christ.

How do you talk with your friends that don't know Jesus about Him? What do we say to explain Christ, the Resurrection, and the infallibility of the Bible? What happens when someone researches those truths for themselves?

The Case for Christ, a compelling documentary from reporter Lee Strobel, presents his conclusions to these quesions and more. After a 2-year investigation into the claims of Christianity, he was convinced of the truth. God does exist, and Jesus lived, died, and rose again. At the end of his search, Strobel, an avowed atheist, converted to Christianity.

Together, The Case for Christ and The Case for A Creator, make a valuable resource for those seeking proof for the existence of God. With this week’s emphasis on films of an apologetics nature, you’ll be well-equipped to answer tough questions about the existence of Christ. Perhaps you'll also gain fresh insight to strengthen your own faith.

From the screening room,

Angela Walker
ChristianMovieNews.com

This week's filmmaker profile is documentarian Steve Greisen, whose films provide a doorway for people to enter into faith in God.

Lee Strobel Collection - DVD

Get both DVDs of journalist Lee Strobel's explorations of the truth of Christianity

Atheist-turned-Christian Lee Strobel, the former award-winning legal editor of The Chicago Tribune, is a New York Times best-selling author of nearly twenty books and has been interviewed on numerous national television programs, including ABC's 20/20, Fox News, and CNN.

The Case For Christ

Retracing his own spiritual journey, Strobel cross-examines the experts with tough, point-blank questions: How reliable is the New Testament? Does evidence exist for Jesus outside the Bible? Is there any reason to believe the resurrection was an actual historical event?

This remarkable documentary is like reading a captivating, fast-paced novel. But it's not fiction. It's a riveting quest for the truth about history's most compelling figure. What will your verdict be in The Case for Christ?

The Case For A Creator

What do the discoveries of modern biology, physics, cosmology, and astronomy really tell us about the origin of life and the universe? When objectively considered, does contemporary scientific evidence point toward or away from a supernatural Creator? Strobel interviewed scientists and scholars from a wide range of disciplines for the answers.

Based upon a New York Times best-seller, The Case For A Creator is a remarkable film about Lee Strobel's journey from spiritual skepticism to a profound faith in the God who has etched His indelible signature upon every galaxy and living cell. The Creator now revealed by 21st century science.

 

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Industry Interview

Featured Filmmaker: Steve Greisen
by Angela Walker

"Come on a journey with us, and discover truth along the way."

Steve Greisen's life, both personally and as an award-winning filmmaker, might be the best depiction of his philosophy. Raised by missionary parents in Hong Kong, he embraced a love for travel and adventure that has taken him to 72 countries. And at last count, he has filmed projects in 42 different countries - many under the heading of Exploration Films.

At one point in his own journey, Steve was introduced to Nelly Ward, (formerly of The Second Chapter of Acts), who became his wife. A music-lover, Steve helped run Live Oak Records, a label that recorded Nelly's group and many other Christian artists. He also began working on film productions during that time. "No one told me that it's hard - I just did it," Steve says about those early years. "I'm a terrible example because I wasn't educated in film-making and I didn't try to work for a film company. I took a very unconventional path to get where I am today."

Steve's desire for excellence led him to compete in the general market. "I started out with secular business model because it was a way to grow as a filmmaker - to stay sharp professionally. I also knew the profits made there could subsidize the projects I wanted to do for the Christian market. And it paid off - now I don't depend on secular business at all - it's all independent."

Film projects have run the gamut from prophecy to science and nature to the archaeology of the Bible - all done with the intention of providing a doorway for people to enter into faith in God. "We're trying to reach a lot of people that the church hasn't reached and that don't relate to Christian TV. People hunger for truth and reality, and that's what we try to show them. It's not just about doing a good production, it's about telling the story well. I discovered I'm a natural writer - I love conveying a thought and then finding beautiful images and stirring music to illustrate it - somehow it all comes together."

"I received a wise piece of advice when I started," Steve says. "A friend told me that I could have more impact on people sitting in a little studio in obscurity than 90% of the preachers in the world. I made that choice, and I love what I'm doing. It's a perfect fit for my life."

Steve's films include: Journey of Hope, the Incredible Creatures series, The Search for the Real Mt. Sinai, and First Love.

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