SHINE A LIGHT TODAY. AKA: SALT
The Christian & Faith-Based go-to media review series that spotlights faith-driven books, films, and podcasts worth your time.
Jerusalem Journey
Jerusalem Journey is a comic book by Luis Serrano, detailing the story of Jesus in the temple found in Luke 2:41-52. In it, Serrano — along with artist Sergio Cariello — presents Mary and Joseph’s reactions to Jesus’ disappearance as well as some artistic ideas as to what prompted Jesus to stay in the temple.
AD 30 & AD 33
A.D. 30 and A.D. 33 make up a historical fiction duology by Ted Dekker. In it, the shamed Arabian princess Maviah, along with her trusted companions and warriors, Judah and Saba, must journey across the Middle East in search of salvation for their tribe. Trekking through Petra, Bethlehem, and Jerusalem, these fictional characters navigate real historical events, including key moments from Jesus’ life.
The Promised Land (Series)
The Promised Land is a new comedy series in the style of The Office based on the Israelites’ forty-year trek from Egypt to the Promised Land. Featuring delightful caricatures of the original Biblical figures, The Promised Land manages to be funny, respectful, and charming, without wading deep into any theological ditches. The show paints a very human portrait of each person using intelligent writing and wit to bring modern problems to ancient Israel.
A Crane Among Wolves
A Crane Among Wolves is a historical fiction-romance set during a particularly tumultuous time in Korea’s Joseon Period. Written by Korean-Canadian author June Hur, this story follows Iseul, a teenager who was orphaned years ago as she strives to save her sister from the clutches of an evil tyrant. To do this, she must band together with the king’s half-brother, Prince Daehyun to mount a rescue and save her sister as well as the kingdom, from King Yeonsan.
Cat of Bubastes (Audio Drama)
The Cat of Bubastes audio drama by Heirloom Audio is a high-quality adaptation of G.A. Henty’s beloved 1889 historical novel of the same name. This full-cast audio drama boasts the voices of Brain Blessed, Anthony Daniels, Sylvester McCoy, and John Rhys-Davies, to name a few. While abridged, this adaptation follows the original story’s overall plot and message, providing the same excitement and richness to the plot and characters as in the novel. The story follows Amuba and Chebron, a prince stolen from his land to be sold as a slave in Egypt and the son of the High Priest, respectively. In the story, the boys encounter adventure, conflict, and find a guiding faith in the One True God through interactions with faithful Israelites.