The cookout is planned. The weekend is here. But can you actually stop? This Labor Day, GospelRhythms asks the question your soul has been waiting to hear—what does the Bible really say about resting from your work? From Sabbath rhythm to Psalm 23, from Matthew 11 to Hebrews 4, this is a faith-filled invitation to lay down the pressure, silence the guilt, and receive rest as a gift, not a reward you have to earn. If you are tired, this one is for you.
She was a worship leader. She was a wife. And when Mica Miller said she was afraid, too many people did not move fast enough. Netflix’s Death of the Pastor’s Wife: The Mica Miller Story is more than a true-crime documentary—it is a wake-up call for the Church about the line between godly leadership and spiritual control, and what it really means to guard your heart. GospelRhythms sits with the hard questions this story raises so we can learn to listen, protect people, and never confuse a title with the throne that belongs only to Jesus. Read this one with your whole heart.
Behind the helmet, behind the highlights, behind the strength, Alphonso Smith Jr. was fighting a battle too many of us could not see. In a reflection that will move your heart, GospelRhythms remembers the man beyond the NFL headlines—and the sacred truth that even the strong need someone to notice, because the Lord stays near to the brokenhearted. This is for the fighter, the griever, and the friend who wants to help. Read it. Share it. Then check on the people you love.
“As Miracle Makers International Film Festival prepares to welcome filmmakers, artists, audiences, and supporters to Newport Beach September 2–6, GospelRhythms brings its weeklong coverage together—inviting you to meet the vision, meet the makers, and experience the miracle still unfolding.”
At the reflection pool of life, Roe Williams honors her mother on what would have been her 90th birthday. This heartfelt reflection explores grief, grace, mother figures, healing after loss, and the enduring love that continues shaping us long after someone is gone.
Miracle Makers International Film Festival is powered by more than films—it is strengthened by the people who believe in the vision. From associate directors, sponsors and volunteers to media partners, panelists, businesses and community supporters, GospelRhythms takes a closer look at the people helping turn purpose into opportunity and why sometimes the miracle is not only the dream itself, but the community God sends to help build it.
Discover five practical, Bible-based ways to stay in alignment with God through prayer, Scripture, obedience, wise counsel, surrender, and trust in His timing.
Discover why faith, creativity, and calling matter in Christian entertainment—and how Miracle Makers International Film Festival gives purpose-driven creators room to share stories that inspire, uplift, and transform.
Discover what really happens beyond the screenings at Miracle Makers International Film Festival, from filmmaker Q&As and industry panels to networking, red carpets, press opportunities, and the Awards Show & Gala.
Start the school year with God through seven original prayers, Bible verses, and practical faith-based habits for students, parents, teachers, and families.
GospelRhythms shines a spotlight on New Life: The Movie, one of the films featured at this year’s Miracle Makers International Film Festival. Written and directed by Cleve Brown III, the film explores faith, identity, belonging, purpose, and transformation through the journey of a young man wrestling with doubt and discovery. As Miracle Makers prepares to welcome filmmakers and audiences to Newport Beach this September, New Life offers one glimpse into the many stories, voices, and creative perspectives represented throughout the festival.
Meet Erin Miracle, the visionary founder and driving force behind the Miracle Makers International Film Festival, returning September 2–6, 2026. In this exclusive GospelRhythms pre-feature interview, Erin opens up about the faith, purpose, and passion fueling the festival, the importance of creating space for meaningful storytelling, and why Miracle Makers is becoming a powerful platform for filmmakers, creatives, and audiences who believe entertainment can inspire, uplift, and make a lasting impact. This conversation offers a first look at the woman behind the vision—and a preview of the deeper September GospelRhythms Magazine feature still to come.