It's that time again! Time to share a sneak peak about the an upcoming show on Pure Flix! As I've shared before with our readers as an ambassador for this Christian streaming service, it's the number one place to find quality Christian television shows and movies that you'll enjoy watching with your whole family. You'll find both adult series' to children's programming, including the super popular kids show, Veggie Tales. Pure Flix offers something for everyone, with themes of courage, forgiveness and faith.
Synopsis
"When a wealthy businessman learns his daughter is engaged to a missionary, he embarks on a quest to keep her closer to home. But when his efforts go awry, he must learn to give up control and trust God with her future. Steve loves all three of his daughters – but does he really know who they are? Discover the heartfelt journey of a dad who is desperately trying to hold onto his little girls but learns he must give up control and trust God with their future."
Character List
Bart Johnson, Steve
Robyn Lively, Connie
Bart and Robyn are husband and wife in real life
David Barrera, Carlos
Maria Canals-Barrera, Bella
David and Maria are husband and wife in real life
Brandon Prado, Oz
Carrie Wampler, Abby
Kayla DiVenere, Zoey
Arden Myrin, Crysta
Themes to Expect
Seeing your children through different phases of life and viewing them through the eyes of others
What Oz loves about Abby are qualities that Steve did not recognize/realize
The difficulty of letting go as your children grow and allowing them to live their own lives (trusting them to fly the coop)
Competition between dad and future son-in-law
Who is in control? Us or God?
Parenting is about being present and available and encouraging them to pursue their own dreams
Forgiveness
Acknowledging mistakes were made in order to change and grow
Seeing past your own expectations and allowing people to discover their own gifts and own path in life
You'll likely connect with this Bible Verse throughout the show:
Children are a heritage from the Lord, offspring a reward from him. – Psalms 127:3 (NIV)
Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it. - Proverbs 22:6 (NIV)
Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord. - Ephesians 6:4 (NIV)
Fathers, do not embitter your children, or they will become discouraged. - Colossians 3:21 (NIV)
I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth. - 3 John 4 (NIV)
As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear Him. - Psalm 103:13 (NIV)
All your children will be taught by the Lord, and great will be their peace. -Isaiah 54:13 (NIV)