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.
Surprised by Oxford
Surprised by Oxford is a semi-autobiographical romantic drama about Carolyn “Caro” Weber’s life and time at Oxford University. As a child, Caro’s loving and supportive father’s criminal double life was revealed and he is arrested. Caro leaves her faith and throws herself into school, despite feeling somewhat directionless. After she gets a full ride scholarship to Oxford University, Caro is forced to confront her past pain and abandoned faith.
The Christy Miller Series
The Christy Miller Series is a set of twelve Christian young adult romance novels following the titular character, Christy Miller, throughout her high school years. The series explores a variety of different kinds of relationships, from friendships, family ties, romantic pursuits, and personal relationships with God. Despite being YA, the series shows a real depth and welcome nuance to its theology and in explaining what teens entering the dating sphere can expect — both the good and the bad.
Solo Mio (2026)
SOLO MIO is a new rom-com from Angel Studios starring Kevin James, Nicole Grimaudo, Kim Coates, Alyson Hannigan, and Jonathan Roumie. Left at the altar and saddled with a comprehensive Italian honeymoon tour package he can’t get a refund for, fourth grade art teacher Matt Taylor decides to see Italy for himself, grieving the relationship he lost. With the help of two unlikely — and somewhat unwanted — new friends, Matt’s solo tour of Italy comes with more than he bargained for.
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.