As EKKL continues to grow its library of faith-forward storytelling, now is the perfect moment to revisit some of the titles that helped define modern Christian film and television. From “God’s Not Dead” to “The Blind,” these are stories that reward a second (or third) viewing, offering deeper emotional weight and spiritual resonance with time.
Whether you’re watching alone, with family, or introducing them to someone for the first time, these films remain some of the strongest stories in faith-based entertainment.
Here are five beloved titles worth pressing play on again.
1. The Case for Christ
Based on the bestselling book by former atheist journalist Lee Strobel, The Case for Christ remains one of the most intellectually grounded faith films of the past decade. Starring Mike Vogel and Erika Christensen, the film dramatizes Strobel’s real-life investigation into Christianity after his wife’s unexpected conversion.
Beyond the apologetics, the film explores marriage under strain, addiction, anger, and the cost of pursuing truth wherever it leads. Knowing how the story ends only deepens the tension and magnifies the tremendous grace and redemption woven throughout the film.
2. The Blind
A prequel to “Duck Dynasty,” “The Blind” tells the raw, redemptive origin story of the original “Duck Commander,” Phil Robertson long before fame, fortune or beards made him a household name.
Set in rural Louisiana, the film doesn’t shy away from Robertson’s darkest years marked by alcoholism, rage, and broken relationships before his life-altering encounter with Christ. On rewatch, “The Blind” is a grounded Southern drama about family, forgiveness, and the slow, often painful road to transformation. The film reminds audiences that redemption is possible, even for those seemingly beyond redemption.
3. Disciples in the Moonlight
Set in a near-future America where owning a Bible is illegal, “Disciples in the Moonlight” blends faith with speculative storytelling. The film follows a group of believers risking everything to secretly distribute Scripture, asking a provocative question: what would Christianity look like if it were once again an underground movement?
Starring Drew Varvel, Brett Varvel and Josh Strychalski, this is a title that gains urgency on rewatch. Its themes of religious freedom, courage, and obedience feel increasingly relevant today. With its faith-forward storytelling, “Disciples in the Moonlight” will remind viewers of the importance of protecting religious freedoms in America.
4. God’s Not Dead
Few films have had the cultural impact of “God’s Not Dead.” Released in 2014, the film sparked conversations far beyond church walls, telling interconnected stories of faith tested in classrooms, families, and public life.
While often remembered for its headline-grabbing debate scenes, a rewatch highlights other powerful elements in the film: strained parent-child relationships, questions of suffering, and the ways belief intersects with everyday decisions. The film’s legacy as a defining moment in faith-based cinema makes it an essential revisit.
5. Light of the World
“Light of the World,” a 2D animated retelling of Jesus’ life through the eyes of the Apostle John, offers a reverent portrayal of Jesus’ life and ministry, focusing on the humanity, sacrifice, and hope at the heart of the Gospel story.
Created by filmmakers John Schafer and Tom Bancroft, “Light of the World” is not only family entertainment, but a resource for discipleship. The end of the film presents a clear Gospel message, as well as an opportunity for viewers to pray and invite Jesus into their hearts.
Rewatching “Light of the World” is about returning to the foundational truths of Scripture, especially during seasons of reflection.
