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Karen Kingsbury Dina L. Sleiman TO COUNTER CULTURE Craig Groeschel
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Is it possible to beat the odds and Where Legend and History Col- Welcome to the front lines. Eve- We all love the benefits of tech-
make a movie unlike anything lide, One Young Woman Will rywhere we turn, battle lines are nology and social media, but even
ever done before? Or, will they Fight for the Innocent being drawn―traditional mar- with the incredible upsides, many
lose everything in the process? riage vs. gay marriage, pro-life of us suspect there are unintended
Born a baron’s daughter, Lady vs. pro-choice, personal freedom negative consequences that are
Two unknown producers struggle Merry Ellison is now an enemy vs. governmental protection. beyond our control. We’ve lost
to fulfil their dreams to change of the throne after her father’s Seemingly overnight, culture perspective, even perhaps our-
lives through the power of film. failed assassination attempt has shifted to the point where selves.
With millions of investors’ dol- upon the king. Bold and uniquely right and wrong are no longer In this relevant and life-changing
lars on the line, everything starts skilled, she is willing to go to any measured by universal truth but new book, New York Times best-
to fall apart and they realize they lengths to protect the orphaned by popular opinion. And as diffi- selling author and pastor of Life-
may be in over their heads. children of her former village--a cult conversations about homo- Church.tv Craig Groeschelencour-
group that becomes known as sexuality, abortion, and religious ages readers who are hungry to
Could they change the world— “The Ghosts of Farthingale For- liberty continue to inject them- regain control over their lives and
before the world changes them? est.” Merry finds her charge more selves into our workplaces, our put Christ first again. He walks
Filmmakers Chase Ryan and Keith difficult as their growing noto- churches, our schools, and our them though biblical values that all
Ellison left the mission field of riety brings increasing trouble homes, Christians everywhere Christ followers know are essen-
Indonesia for the mission field their way. are asking the same question: tial, but are even more important
of Hollywood with a dream big- How are we supposed to re- for the maxed out, selfie-centered
ger than both of them. Now they Timothy Grey, ninth child of the spond to all this? world we live in.
have done the impossible: raised Baron of Greyham, longs to per- The more you compare, the less
enough money to produce a form some feat so legendary that In Counter Culture, New York satisfied you are. The more we
feature film with a message that he will rise from obscurity and Times bestselling author David interact online, the more we crave
could change the world. But as earn a title of his own. When the Platt shows Christians how to face to face intimacy, but the hard-
Chase and Keith begin shooting, Ghosts of Farthingale Forest are actively take a stand on such is- er it is to have. The more filtered
their well-laid plans begin to spotted in Wyndeshire, where sues as poverty, sex trafficking, our lives become, the harder it is
unravel. With millions of dollars he serves as assistant to the lo- marriage, abortion, racism, and to be authentic. The more infor-
on the line, they make a desper- cal earl, he might have found religious liberty―and challenges mation about the pain in the world
ate attempt to keep the film from his chance. But when he comes us to become passionate, unwa- we’re exposed to the more difficult
falling apart—even as a tempera- face-to-face with the leader of vering voices for Christ. Draw- it is to care.
mental actress, a botched pro- the thieves, he’s forced to re- ing on compelling personal ac- It’s time to refresh and rediscover
duction schedule, and their own examine everything he’s known. counts from around the world, our understanding for today’s
insecurities leave little room for Platt presents an unapologetic world the biblical principles that
the creative and spiritual passion “Sleiman launches an action- yet winsome call for Christians life with Christ brings: content-
that once motivated them. Was packed, historical series of ad- to faithfully follow Christ into ment, intimacy, authenticity, com-
God really behind this movie after venture and romance, starring a the cultural battlefield in ways passion, rest and more. Groeschel
all? A chance meeting and friend- strong, intelligent female Robin that will prove both costly and taps some of the most up to date
ship with John Baxter could bring Hood who lives up to the famous rewarding. The lines have been studies on the effects of social
the encouragement they need to outlaw’s reputation. This fun read drawn. The moment has come media on our emotions and our
stay on mission and produce a makes a great adult-YA crossover for Christians to rise up and de- friendships, and shows us through
movie that will actually change for Robin Hood fans who enjoy liver a gospel message that’s real-life illustrations how we strug-
people’s lives. In the midst of the a twist to a classic tale.” -Library more radical than even the most gle and how we can overcome our
questions and the cameras, is it controversial issues of our day. struggles with Jesus’ life-changing
possible to keep things above Journal gospel message.
the line and make a movie unlike With helpful appendices like the 10
anything done before—or is the Commandments of Using Social
Media to Strengthen Your Faith,
risk too great for everyone? a challenge to go on Technol-
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for Your #Struggles, you’ll find
#Struggles to be just the guide to
bring balance and real-life engage-
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