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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

Hollywood Told Us to Tone Down the Christianity in Our Movie. Here’s What We Did Instead (Guests: Marty Roberts and Jimmy Womble)

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(Originally published in The Western Journal.) It’s so easy to lose faith in things. A wrong decision, a personal loss or conditions surrounding you can all leave you asking, “Why should I continue down this path?” Well, there’s more to this than you might think. We’re talking about a new Fox News report by Pete Hegseth that notes that Christianity could soon become a minority religion in the United States. According to the Pew Research Center, Americans who identify … 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

Avatar May Be Ready To Dominate Theaters Again This Weekend, But How’s Its Legacy Stand Compared To Films Made With Heart and Soul? (Guest: Marty Roberts and Jimmy Womble)

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The writers/directors of Running the Bases weigh in on making a memorable film experience to cherish for years to come. James Cameron’s 2009 adventure Avatar will return to theaters this weekend for a limited engagement, in the hopes of driving up hype for its upcoming sequel Avatar: The Way of Water. But in the face of its release, some people are wondering just what kind of long-term legacy it’ll be building. Sure, there are Disney rides at Animal Kingdom, and … 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

Could Christianity Become a Minority Religion In the United States Within a Few Years? (Guest: Jimmy Womble and Marty Roberts)

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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 … 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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