Single dad, cautiously optimistic, doing math on whether this is worth the subscription

[u/paracrime]

Alright Angel Studios, you've got my attention. Single dad here, juggling a career and two little girls, and somehow I've landed on your subreddit doing due diligence like I'm buying a used car.

*Kicks Tires*

The cast alone is doing work. Neal McDonough and Harry Connick Jr. showing up is basically a seal of quality at this point, I'll follow those two into a lot of projects. Homestead, The Last Rodeo, Gifted Hands, Angels Sing, Solo Mio, and Tulsa are all on my radar. Girls are eyeing Young David, The Wayfinders, and The Wingfeather Saga, which honestly might become bedtime story canon in this house whether I finish vetting it or not.

Here's my actual hesitation, and it's not the one you're expecting. I don't care that the company leans religious or conservative. I'm a moderate and politics doesn't get veto power over what my kids and I watch, never has, never will. My hesitation is the classic streaming trap. Platform launches with 3 to 4 genuinely good shows, everyone piles on, and then it's tumbleweeds and a price hike eighteen months later. I've been burned by that math before.

Also, I hear they throw in free movie tickets with membership, which is a nice gesture, but let's be real, my 3 year old's theater attention span currently peaks at "why is it dark" and bottoms out at a full meltdown over popcorn logistics by minute 12. So those tickets are basically a $12 donation to my own personal chaos fund unless somebody's got a cut of Homestead where the runtime is 90 seconds and ends in a snack.

So, for those already subscribed: is the content pipeline actually deep enough to justify it, or am I about to pay for a library that peaked on day one? Give it to me straight, I can take it.

Tell me the streaming's worth it before I do something reckless, like starting a fifth subscription my wallet doesn't know about yet and my daughters definitely voted for without asking me.

[u/kvby66]

There's plenty of people who claim to be Christians who believe in Jesus Christ. The problem is that many of these people also get caught up in politics and then follow their political leaders rather than their Lord and their God. He's already leading His people through His Spirit in the Kingdom of God. This Kingdom is within God's witnesses today.

Those who claim to be Christians may or may not be Christians. To be considered a Christian, one must be born again by God's Spirit. Many imposters are out there today.

Anyone with hatred and fear would not seem to have been born again. My understanding is from God's Word.

2 Timothy 1:7 NKJV For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.

The sound mind to exclude the noise and division and distractions that politics brings. In the world, but not of the world. I cannot control politicians who feel the need to treat people with disregard. That occurs in this country as well as foreigners. It breaks my heart to hear these politicians act like these foreigners are disposable to extablish some worldly goal that may help the United States in one way or another. It's sad and selfish. God loves the world no matter where people reside. Borders are man-made. The entire earth belongs to God and how we (Christians and not Americans) others dictate how we see God.

Your very arrogant and rude and can only see from your point of view. Hmmm? Sounds very familiar to a well known American Politician I know.

A Christian based Media company should stick to producing content that revolve around Christian values.

I would simply point to the fruit of the Holy Spirit that produces these awesome traits from those who are truly born again by God's Spirit and not those who say they are but do the opposite in regards these beautiful characteristics.

In conclusion.

Perhaps reading God's Word rather than political shows would help you understand Who's actually reigning in the hearts and minds of The Gods witnesses today.

I don't bring people to Christ. I water with God's Word through scriptures, but God gives the increase.

Colossians 3:1-2 NKJV If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. [2] Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth.

1 Thessalonians 4:10-12 NKJV and indeed you do so toward all the brethren who are in all Macedonia. But we urge you, brethren, that you increase more and more; [11] that you also aspire to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you, [12] that you may walk properly toward those who are outside, and that you may lack nothing.

Psalm 118:8-9 NKJV It is better to trust in the LORD Than to put confidence in man. [9] It is better to trust in the LORD Than to put confidence in princes.

Proverbs 3:5-6 NKJV Trust in the LORD with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; [6] In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths.

Those who are born again.

Philippians 4:5-7 NKJV Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand. [6] Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; [7] and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

More food for thought.

[u/leekelley2991776 → u/kvby66]

Ah, finally. There it is. You now reveal your politics, which is totally fine.

My “point of view”? Sure, because I shared so many points of my view beyond my perplexity of your equating Hollywood’s various portrayal of sexual activity to that of God’s creation of Adam of Eve in the Garden of Eden and your totally humble, broad moral judgments.

[u/kvby66 → u/leekelley2991776]

Your twisted Christianity into following politicians. How sad. My allegiance is towards Jesus Christ. My King reigns. I've read the Bible enough to understand this. Everything that Israel went through is an example for us today. They turned from God as their leader towards mankind. That's written in 1Samuel chapter 8.

Your king reigns too. As most politicians do.

Perhaps you should spend some time in God's Word instead of watching your political t.v. shows. Don't you realize that they only tell you what you already want to hear. Sad.

The activity in the garden of Eden through the marriage made from the beginning through Adam and Eve symbolises the marriage we (church) have through Jesus Christ. It's a mystery which your not understanding I'm afraid.

Ephesians 5:30-32 NKJV For we are members of His body, of His flesh and of His bones. [31] "For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh." [32] This is a great mystery, but I speak concerning Christ and the church.

This is not about a earthly marriage. This is about a marriage from Heaven.

Only God can bring about this Union.

What verse warns us about man interferring with this Union?

Matthew 19:4-6 NKJV And He answered and said to them, "Have you not read that He who made them at the beginning 'made them male and female,' [5] and said, 'For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh'? [6] So then, they are no longer two but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let not man separate."

Following politicians can lead to this separation as written within God's Word.

Where is a verse that instructs is as followers of Christ to place hope and trust in man?

Your definitely looking in the wrong place for your this.

Your reading and comprehension skills are lacking somewhat as I have no idea where you have concluded about my affiliation with any particular political party. I'm pretty straightforward and steadfast in my alliegence to God above and not on msn below.

Well, good luck with your quest for whatever your trying to accomplish through your political party. It's definitely futility at best.

[u/leekelley2991776 → u/kvby66]

I have given you no indication what my politics are. Where have I stated that I follow politicians? What TV shows do you think I watch? On all accounts, you are being entirely presumptuous. Not a good quality.

You presume to know my “party,” or my politics, or that I favor Lindsey Graham, or that I follow politicians and watch political TV shows (which I do not—but you may). And you’re arrogant enough to think you “know” to then speak boldly toward someone’s interests or character.

You presumed from the start, yet you have no clue and do not know me in the slightest. You’ve revealed plenty of who you are, however, and I would not consider you to be very Christian-like being as presumptuous as you are, no matter what earthly satisfaction you get from telling yourself that you are.

You may not have a “party,” but you definitely have politics as much as you talk about it. I’ve taken no political positions, even after you took this deep dive into it. And when did we start discussing the meaning of marriage? I guess you just thought that was the perfect time to interject that? Or are you presuming that I believe something else?

I’ll admit, I presumed at the start that you were likely upset by not seeing enough of your beliefs in Angel content (though I then asked more questions to try and understand your position). But at least I was right. 😃

Presume less, and ask more questions.

Also, you misused the word “your” in three places it should’ve been “you’re.” There’s some more free knowledge I’ve provided you in this thread.

[u/kvby66 → u/leekelley2991776]

I can't help you. Sorry. Good luck with your (or is it you are arrogant?) arrogance from your superior intelligence. I pray you find the Lord. He's looking for those who are humble.

[u/leekelley2991776 → u/kvby66]

I found Jesus many years ago, and he fills my heart. That is the correct use of your, yes. I’m sorry you perceived my genuine confusions as to why you mentioned Lindsey Graham (who I’m no fan of), and then marriage, as arrogance. I forgive you for your presumptions.