Forty years ago this year, Star Wars soared to the top of the box office charts, captivating adults and children alike with its space battles, light saber duels and good-vs.-evil plot. Four decades later, the craze shows no signs of slowing. Fans were lining up at the theater five days prior to the release of Star Wars: The Last Jedi, ...

The second season of the Dove Channel’s popular series Frankly Faraci launched last month, spotlighting positive stories about celebrities who are driven by their faith to make a difference in the world. In other words, they’re stories you likely won’t hear anywhere else! Series host Matthew Faraci is this week’s guest on Words of Wisdom, and he gives us a ...

When Candace Payne bought a Chewbacca mask in 2016 and then went live with a joy-filled, hilarious Facebook video, little did she know how it would change her life. But 170 million views later of her video, Candace was a household face and name. Her new fame also gave her an opportunity to spread the reason behind her joy – ...

Cinnamon Ornament Recipe 1 cup of flour 1/2 cup of salt 1/2 cup of cinnamon 3/4 cup of very warm water   Other Materials Cooking cutters Wax paper Acrylic paints Ribbon or string   Method Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Once combined knead the dough with clean, dry hands.  If the dough is a little sticky dust your ...

NFL teams merge during World War II. The “Card-Pitt” team plays its last game. And the first technicolor film is released. It all happened the week of Dec. 3, and it’s all discussed on this week’s edition of Providential History. Dec. 3 A Steelers-Cardinals 1944 merger; Technicolor. https://s3.amazonaws.com/heirloomaudio/LTAClub/Podcasts/ProvidentialHistory/Dec03-Dec09/Providential12-03.mp3   Dec. 4 CFL Grey Cup; Duke Ellington; Paul Carlson. https://s3.amazonaws.com/heirloomaudio/LTAClub/Podcasts/ProvidentialHistory/Dec03-Dec09/Providential12-04.mp3   ...

Director and filmmaker Jon Erwin calls entertainment America’s second-largest export – an export that can be used by the church to tell engaging and entertaining stories that attract non-Christians. It’s time to “think differently” about Christian films, he says. Erwin is this week’s guest on Words of Wisdom. Erwin was the director (along with his brother Andy) of Woodlawn, Mom’s ...

The highest scoring game in NFL history. The Price Is Right debuts. And hymnwriter Fanny Crosby becomes a Christian. It all happened the week of Nov. 26, and it’s all featured on this week’s edition of Providential History. Nov. 26 The first SEC Championship; The Price Is Right; William Cowper. https://s3.amazonaws.com/heirloomaudio/LTAClub/Podcasts/ProvidentialHistory/Nov26-Dec02/Providential11-26.mp3   Nov. 27 Highest scoring game in NFL history; ...

Most people think they know all about the story of the Pilgrims. Historian and Heirloom Audio founder Bill Heid says he did – until he began researching and digging into dusty old books. What Heid discovered surprised and inspired him, and so he made a video about it. (Watch the video here.) Heid is this week’s guest on War of ...

It can be challenging to get a child committed to a daily personal devotion. What, then, is a Christian parent to do? Pastor and author David Murray asked that same question several years back – and he did something about it. Murray authored “Exploring the Bible: A Bible Reading Plan for Kids (Crossway),” in which he presents a simplified way ...

The Miracle at the Meadowlands takes place. Milli Vanilli is stripped of a Grammy. And “The Battle Hymn of the Republic” is written. It all took place the week of Nov. 19, and it’s all discussed on this week’s edition of Providential History. Nov. 19 The Miracle at the Meadowlands; Milli Vanilli; “The Battle Hymn of the Republic.” https://s3.amazonaws.com/heirloomaudio/LTAClub/Podcasts/ProvidentialHistory/Nov19-Nov25/Providential11-19.mp3   ...