We’ve spent a lot of time lately talking about our upcoming shoots…because production is exciting. When we martial an army of people and resources and spend 6 to 8 weeks in the gladiatorial effort of filming, it’s just flat-out thrilling. But there are other important developments going on here that just aren’t as exciting to watch or talk about. THE CHRISTMAS EXPERIENCE is well into post production, with a gorgeous score about to hit final mix. H2O is weeks away from a re-release,
and a teen version of NOT A FAN is nearing the end of post production. But perhaps the biggest thing coming down the pike is the release of our newest flagship series, GODS AT WAR.
In GODS AT WAR, longtime City on a Hill partner Kyle Ildeman hits the subject of idolatry. While it may at first glance seem to be an outdated, irrelevant issue, Kyle proposes that it’s actually the central issue. Behind whatever sin we’re struggling with, behind all the disappointment and frustration we’re living with, we usually find a false god that is winning the war for our heart. Until that god is dethroned, and Jesus is placed in his rightful place in our lives, we will never truly live. Take a look at how that plays out through Kyle’s teaching and five remarkable stories:
So it’s 2012, and we’re still talking about idolatry. What do you think? Do you think this is still a driving issue in peoples lives? Will you be using this study? Let me know in the comments below.
Digging the trailer, Shane! Simultaneously thrilled and terrified at what Jesus is up to with this project. ‘Thank you’ doesn’t come close to covering what it means to be a part of it. Much love to you and the COH team!
PS: I’ve dropped about 35 pounds since we filmed the episode, with about 20 more to go – on my way to my first triathlon…wanna shoot an epilogue?
PPS: No word on how much of that 35 pounds was facial hair…GOOD LORD!
Dang, very nicely done. Impressive production values.
“So it’s 2012, and we’re still talking about idolatry. What do you think? Do you think this is still a driving issue in peoples lives?”
Yes, but not really in this context. I think what this video addresses is addiction, not idolatory. We do not “serve” the “god” of football, porn or food, we simply look to those things to meet a few specific needs in our lives instead of turning to God. Yes those things have power over us if we allow them to, but to call them gods is, in my opinion, something that Christians have done to try to drive the point home a little harder. We don’t cry out to food to make it rain when we are in drought. We don’t expect Payton Manning to fix our financial woes. We know those things have no power in and of themselves.
That said, I think I would still label money as a god. The others, not so much.
We are always looking for studies to offer those who make it through our Divorce Care group. This sounds perfect! We already use H2O and the Easter Experience but this will get right to the core of failure.