The directors of the new sports drama Running the Bases sound off on the subject.
With a pandemic, a growing inflation, social media drama and controversy with its government, many United States citizens are questioning their faith in Christianity.
A report from Fox News reporter Pete Hegseth talks about how there has been quite the drop in Christian faith, which could potentially get worse by 2035. Back in the 90s, Americans who identified as Christians had a percentage of 90 percent. However, by 2007, it had dropped to 78 percent. This year? 64 percent. That number could drop to 50 percent within just a few years.
“Our nation’s faith is diminishing at an alarming rate,” Hegseth noted.
“Previous generations passed along all of the wants of the world, and not enough of the needs. They took for granted the main ingredient that underwrites all of those worldly advancements – and that’s faith. Faith in something greater than ourselves.”
Here now to speak on the subject are Marty Roberts and Jim Womble, who serve as co-writers and co-directors of the new movie Running the Bases. The film deals with a baseball coach moving his family to a new school for the first time to guide them to greatness, but finding difficulty when there are those who question his Christian faith. Clearly, their expertise will prove worthwhile for this subject.
Q&A:
- Have you had a chance to check out Hegseth’s Fox News report? If so, what do you think?
- There seem to be some pretty alarming numbers, with the rate of Americans who identify as Christians dropping from 90 percent to 64 percent in a matter of decades. Why do you believe that is?
- Do you believe it’s just too easy to lose faith, especially with the way things are going with the pandemic and inflation?
- What’s the best advice you can give when someone comes into conflict with losing their faith? Perhaps taking a step back and looking at the “bigger picture” may be the best way to go? Or is there something else?
- You recently co-wrote and co-directed a movie called Running the Bases, which is now in theaters. Tell us more about it, and the journey you took to get it made.
- Where can people learn more about the film and where they’ll be able to see it?
You can watch the trailer and visit runningthebasesmovie.com to find out where the movie is playing near you.
GUESTS: Marty Roberts or Jimmy Womble. AVAILABILITY: Immediate
MARTY ROBERTS – Executive Producer / Director / Writer
Marty Roberts, a co-founder of UP2U Films, is the recipient of multiple Telly Awards and Communicator Awards for his high-quality productions. He’s worked with PBS, CBS, NBC, and Fox Sports. His artistic video worksharness the turmoil of life’s journey to shine new light into a dark world and plant seeds of grace in households across the nation.
As one of the directors of the 2022 feature film “Running the Bases” (Brett Varvel, American Underdog, Gigi Orsillo, Family Camp), which opened Sept. 2022 in more than 1000 cinemas, this North Dallas native longs to leave a legacy of healing and draws on his deep spirituality to inspire his work.
Learn more at Marty’s IMDb site: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3827693/?ref_=nv_sr_2
JIMMY WOMBLE – Director / Writer
In 1989, Jimmy Womble began a 20-year career in the mail room of corporate giant Electronic Data Systems (EDS). He soon worked his way up to working in the EDS broadcast studio, learning how to produce, direct and edit video. He honed his skills to the point where he worked directly with the CEO. Jimmy’s ability to evoke emotion often left clients in tears, puzzling some of his co-workers.
In 2009, Jimmy founded his company, Womble Media Productions, producing marketing and training videos for Fortune 500 companies, as well as producing motorsports content. He has received numerous awards as a producer, director, writer, and editor.
Jimmy Womble is a writer/director of the feature film “Running the Bases” (Brett Varvel, American Underdog, Gigi Orsillo, Family Camp), which opened Sept. 2022 in more than 1000 cinemas.
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