What goes on inside the minds of Christians who are being condemned, tortured, and looked down upon because of their faith? This is what missionaries Nik and Ruth Ripken hope to answer in their new movie "The Insanity of God," which will make its way to 530 movie theatres for one day only on Aug. 30.
The Ripkens talked to over 600 persecuted Christians in over 72 countries for their new film, which will be presented by LifeWay Films as well as International Mission Board with Fathom Events. It is based on their same-titled 2013 best-selling book.
"They discover the church not only survives under persecution, but it thrives," Trey Reynolds, manager of LifeWay Films, says in a statement.
As for Fathom Events CEO John Rubey, he is excited to deliver this "amazing story" to movie theatres all across the country. "The Ripkens' story is an inspiring message of hope and faith that will enlighten audiences on the price many Christians face in the world today," he says.
Meanwhile, International Mission Board president David Platt says the movie will be a good eye-opener to what persecuted Christians are really going through. And with so many attacks on Christianity nowadays, he says there is no single issue more urgent to the church than the plight of believers.
"We need to be praying continually for our persecuted brothers and sisters around the world and learning more about how they are persecuted," he says. "I encourage you to go to the theater and watch this film. It will change your perspective on what it means to follow Jesus, and your life will be changed as a result."
The movie is not merely a collection of interviews. It also features the music of Todd Smith of the contemporary Christian music band Selah.
"The Insanity of God" will be released on Aug. 30, 2016.
