The latest installment in the God’s Not Dead film series hit theaters a few days ago, and screenings are available all over North Texas.
God’s Not Dead: In God We Trust, the fifth movie in the God’s Not Dead franchise, was released on September 12.
The movie follows Reverend David Hill, a pastor thrust into the political spotlight when he runs for Congress after the sudden death of a popular incumbent. Set against a backdrop of political and spiritual unrest, Hill faces an opponent determined to eliminate religious influence from public policy. The film highlights themes of faith, perseverance, and the role of Christianity in public life.
Multiple individuals in the Christian community have endorsed the film, heralding it as a call to action.
“This is a motivational look at why Christians need to be aware of the price we pay for not being involved and how we can, indeed, be salt and light in a dark world,” said Al Dagel, senior pastor at Liberty Baptist Church in Pueblo, Colorado.
Sharayah Colter, speaking on behalf of The Danbury Institute, said she was grateful that millions of viewers would have the opportunity to hear the film’s message.
“Christians around the nation should watch this film to be reminded of the duty Christians have to be salt and light, to be good stewards of their citizenship, and to be bold ambassadors for truth, whether that be in their homes, their churches, their towns, or yes, even in politics,” she said.
The Danbury Institute is a coalition of Christian organizations and churches seeking to influence culture and public policy.
While professional critics have typically not given the franchise much love, Christians rallied to theaters and put enough support behind the first film to spur producers to keep the series going.
The four preceding films have grossed nearly $90 million since 2014. Audiences have thus far given the fifth film an average rating of 98% on the movie review website Rotten Tomatoes.
God’s Not Dead: In God We Trust stars David A.R. White, Dean Cain, Isaiah Washington, Scott Baio, Samaire Armstrong, Charlene Tilton, and Ray Wise. It was directed by Vance Null and written by Tommy Blaze.