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The Co-Writers/Directors of Running the Bases Discuss Christianity Possibly Becoming a Minority Group – and How Their Movie Can Help Keep the Faith (Guests: Jimmy Womble and Marty Roberts)

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Marty Roberts and Jimmy Womble discuss the ongoing debate about the religion losing its momentum. At this moment in time, a strong number of Americans believe in Christianity. But a new report suggests that this could change over the next few decades. This comes from a Pew Research study which indicates that U.S. Christians could see a drop as low as 35 percent by 2070. The number has already seen a bit of a drop since the … Read more

Has Hollywood’s Sense of Humor Lost Its Way? (Guests: Jimmy Womble and Marty Roberts)

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The co-writers/directors of Running the Bases discuss how some movies sink to a new low to get big laughs. While movies are starting to pick up again in popularity at the box office, one noticeable trend is how some movies will “sink low” to get big laughs from audience members, leaning more towards “gross” or “shock” humor. One recent example is Thor: Love and Thunder, with a revealing moment (literally) where the power-hungry Zeus strips the … Read more

Running the Bases Co-Writers/Directors Talk About Why It’s So Important To Have a Christian-Themed Film In Theaters Right Now (Guests: Jimmy Womble and Marty Roberts)

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Marty Roberts and Jimmy Womble explain why it’s so vital to have an entertainment like this out right now. There are a number of movies in theaters right now, offering a variety of entertainment such as horror, science fiction, comedy and adventure. That said, there seems to be a shortage of a certain kind of movie – Christian themed dramas. While there have been notable releases over the years, such as I Still Believe, they are … Read more

Filmmakers Look To Make an Emotional Impact With Running the Bases (Guests: Marty Roberts and Jimmy Womble)

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(Originally published on Yahoo.) With the number of Christian believers shrinking in America, writer/directors Jimmy Womble and Marty Roberts have opted to create a film that discusses how one good pitch can change the momentum for everything – Running the Bases. Starring Brett Varvel, Gigi Orsillo and Todd Terry, the film deals with Christian values with its dramatic storytelling. It deals with a high school baseball coach who conflicts with the school superintendent after introducing his son to Christianity. Upon learning of a … Read more

Are religion and sports compatible? (Guests: Jimmy Womble and Marty Roberts)

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(Originally published in The American Thinker.) Controversy often occurs in the sports world, and sometimes it can come from something as simple as beliefs. That’s the theme of the new film Running the Bases. Directed and co-written by Marty Roberts and Jimmy Womble, the film tells a story of a small-town baseball coach still haunted by the passing of a loved one. As he continues on his career, he gets a golden opportunity to work with a … Read more

TOPIC: God and Baseball Collide in New Film, “Running the Bases” (Guests: Marty Roberts and Jimmy Womble)

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“A life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives.” Jackie Robinson While the number of Christian believers is shrinking in America, revival can come at any moment, including right across home plate. The nation might be in a spiritual slump, but if we can wait for a good pitch – momentum changes everything.  “Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game.” Babe Ruth Is America in the 7th Inning Stretch?  … Read more

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