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Sep 10 2026
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YWAM Prayer Invitation – Pray for Hollywood

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The blog below is one we suggested for the monthly prayer invitation for YWAM. It was selected as the global prayer invitation for September 2026. We are excited to have our YWAM worldwide family praying for Hollywood, Content Creators, and for The Passion of the Christ, and the Resurrection of the Christ movies.

Remember, The Passion of the Christ, which is being re-released to theaters TODAY! (Sept 10-17, 2026)

Thank you for joining with us this month as we pray for Hollywood!

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Pray for Hollywood Content Creators

Thank you for joining us this month as we take up “The Invitation” and join together with thousands of YWAMers from around the world as we pray and hear from God. This month we will be praying for Hollywood Content Creators. Published on: September 6, 2026
Topic suggested and written by Diane Wigstone of YWAM Hollywood, USA.

The Invitation, September 10, 2026

Photo of David Cunningham.

 
In Hollywood and other places where movies are made, content creators face temptations and opportunities that have far-reaching consequences. David Cunningham, son of YWAM’s founders Loren and Darlene Cunningham, and a director of movies for Fox, Disney, and ABC, says, “I’m called to be a filmmaker, and what does that look like now, today? You find yourself on your knees a lot, asking, trusting.”

Pray!

Please take a moment now to pray for people involved in the entertainment and media industry around the world. Please also pray with us on September 10, the prayer day for the YWAM prayer initiative called The Invitation.

1.    Pray for content creators to share truth and a godly biblical worldview. Pray that the enemy will be defeated in all areas of content creation.
2.    Pray for the salvation of the unsaved that are currently creating content, and pray for revival in the entertainment industry.
3.    Pray for YWAM ministries like YWAM Hollywood that seek to bring godly values into the media and entertainment world.
4.    Pray for The Resurrection of the Christ part one and part two. The first part is scheduled to be released in May 2027. This is the sequel to Mel Gibson’s successful and controversial movie, The Passion of the Christ, which is being re-released to theaters starting Sept 10-17 of 2026. Pray for wisdom and discernment for all the people working on the final editing and special effects of The Resurrection of the Christ, that the true story of Jesus will be told. Pray for strategies for the body of Christ to be able to use these movies to disciple the nations.

The Resurrection of the Christ

Take Action

Learn more about David Cunningham and other YWAMers involved in entertainment, media, and the arts by watching the third episode of the Fragrance of Faith film: https://www.fragranceoffaith.org/screening-episode-three. The film is subtitled in several languages.

Join The Invitation

Sign up for prayer emails and find translations in many languages at ywam.org/theinvitation. Please contact us at prayer@ywam.org to let us know how you prayed, to recommend a prayer topic, or to request an advance copy of the prayer guide.

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Aug 09 2026
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Hope for Hollywood

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Hollywood…

Known to all worldwide as a place that creates movies. The place that shares the stories of our day, and creates the narrative of our generation. But, how much of what is created shares our biblical world view? Unfortunately, not much.

In my book, “Hope for Hollywood: Reclaiming the Soul of Film and TV,” I share the lies that are often found in the content that is created for film and TV, and prayer strategies, and content creation strategies, to tell the truth instead of the lies.

In YWAM, we understand that Christians are called to disciple the nations no matter what our profession. We are all familiar with the strategy that the Lord showed our YWAM Co-Founder, Loren Cunningham, regarding the Seven Spheres of Influence strategy over 50 years ago. In 1975, Loren began to develop strategies with a mandate to bring Godly change to a nation by reaching its seven spheres of societal influence. He concluded that in order to truly transform any nation with the Gospel of Jesus Christ, these seven facets of society must be reached. Part of that strategy, for YWAM, was to organize The University of the Nations into College Departments that would each focus on one of the Seven Spheres.

We believe that each of us has a calling on our lives from God to have our occupations on at least one of the Seven Spheres. For some, it will be an occupation on the church/religious Sphere. For many of us, we will be living our Christian lives while performing our occupation on one of the other Spheres – including the Spheres of Arts /entertainment, or Media/Communications.

We also believe that by strategically praying in these areas, we, as Christians, can bring about widespread societal transformation. Through our prayers, we can see God’s will manifest in these influential areas of society. We believe that our prayers can shape our culture and bring revival and the societal change that God desires.

We encourage you to pray each day for Hollywood, and the content creators that are Discipling the Nations!

Jul 24 2026
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The Passion of the Christ tickets

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The Passion of the Christ Re-release Poster

Today is the day.

Tickets for the USA theatrical re-release of The Passion of the Christ will be available for the USA shows at participating theatre box offices and online today, July 24, 2026. The Passion of the Christ movie will be showing in theatres this September 10 – 17, 2026.

I don’t know about you, but, I still can’t quite grasp that it has been over 20 years since The Passion of the Christ ” movie was released in the theatres. And, now, we are so excited that you, along with a whole new generation, will have the opportunity to see it again on the big screen!

For more information, and to be among the first notified when tickets go on sale in your area, please visit the Fathom Entertainment website.

Again, you can watch the re-released The Passion of the Christ trailer HERE…

Remember, audiences attending the re-release of The Passion of the Christ  will see an exclusive, behind-the-scenes sneak peek of the highly anticipated new film, The Resurrection of the Christ: Part One, which tells the story of Christ’s victory over death after His greatest sacrifice—a moment that forever changed the course of humanity.

DATES TO REMEMBER:

The Passion of the Christ re-release will be showing in USA theatres this September 10-17, 2026.

The Resurrection of the Christ: Part One, opens in theatres worldwide May 6, 2027.

Let us know what great ideas you have on how you plan to use this re-release to Advance the Kingdom of God, and to Know God and Make Him Known!

Stay tuned for more updates… Know that we love you, we believe in you, and we are praying for you!

Jul 02 2026
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“The Passion of the Christ ” movie theatre re-release

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The Passion of the Christ Re-release Poster

More exciting news today. It was just announced that “The Passion of the Christ ” movie is being re-released to USA theatres this September (Sept. 10 -17, 2026, with international dates still be to announced) and will include an exclusive behind-the-scenes sneak peek of the new movie, “The Resurrection of the Christ: Part One.” (Opening in Theatres May 6, 2027.)

It’s hard to believe it has been 20 years since The Passion of the Christ ” movie was released in the theatres. And, now, you, along with a whole new generation, will have the opportunity to see it on the big screen!

Here is some of the information from the Press Release:

BACK IN THEATRES NATIONWIDE
AUDIENCES TO EXPERIENCE MEL GIBSON’S LANDMARK FILM THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST SEPTEMBER 10–17
NEWLY REMASTERED IN 4K FROM LIONSGATE AND FATHOM ENTERTAINMENT

Special The Passion of the Christ Re-Release Includes an Exclusive Sneak Peek at Gibson’s Highly Anticipated Epic The Resurrection of the Christ: Part One, Opening in Theatres May 6, 2027.

More than two decades after redefining the faith genre, The Passion of the Christ  remains an iconic cinematic achievement from Academy Award®-winning director Mel Gibson (Braveheart, Hacksaw Ridge). Through visionary filmmaking, breathtaking scale, and bold emotional storytelling, the film brought one of the Bible’s most enduring stories to life for millions around the world…

Newly remastered in stunning 4K with Dolby Atmos sound, the landmark film returns to the big screen September 10–17, offering audiences the opportunity to experience again—or for the very first time—the cinematic event that became a global phenomenon.

The special theatrical engagement also marks the beginning of the journey toward Gibson’s The Resurrection of the Christ: Part One. His most ambitious filmmaking achievement—and the largest faith film ever brought to the screen—the epic arrives exclusively in theatres May 6, 2027. The re-release invites audiences to rediscover the film as an unforgettable, communal cinematic event before they return to theatres for the next film in 2027.

Audiences attending the re-release of The Passion of the Christ  will see an exclusive, behind-the-scenes sneak peek of the highly anticipated new film, which tells the story of Christ’s victory over death after His greatest sacrifice—a moment that forever changed the course of humanity and continues one of history’s most consequential and enduring stories.

Lionsgate has created an all-new full-length theatrical trailer for The Passion of the Christ  which the studio is releasing with Fathom to celebrate the film’s return to theatres. You can watch the new The Passion of the Christ trailer in the link below.

Tickets for The Passion of the Christ will be available online on July 24, 2026 and at participating USA theatre box offices (theatre locations are subject to change). For more information and to be among the first notified when tickets go on sale, please visit Fathom Entertainment.

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Comment below on some of the great ideas you have on how you plan to use this re-release to Advance the Kingdom of God, and to Know God and Make Him Known!

Stay tuned for more updates…

Know that we love you, we believe in you, and we are praying for you!

Jun 24 2026
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Exciting news from YWAM Hollywood!

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The Passion of the Christ Movie Photo

Today we want to share some exciting news from YWAM Hollywood! We are praying for Mel Gibson’s movies, “The Passion of the Christ” and the long-awaited sequel, “The Resurrection of the Christ.”

The Resurrection of the Christ Movie Photo

YWAM Hollywood is taking the lead to work with the University of the Nations, and other YWAM ministries worldwide, to identify and pursue potential opportunities to utilize these amazing movies to “Know God and Make Him Known.”

We will update you regularly as YWAM Hollywood discovers strategies and opportunities to take advantage of how to use these wonderful blockbuster movies – about Jesus Christ – to advance the Kingdom of God.

And, we want to hear from you! Let us know what great ideas you have on how to use these movies to Know God and Make Him Known!

Know that we love you, we believe in you, and we are praying for you!

Stay tuned for more updates…

Jun 05 2026
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Free Gift – 7 Mountains Video

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I have been teaching about the 7 Mountains of Influence for 30 years. This is the revelation that the Lord showed YWAM Co-Founder Loren Cunningham many years before I ever heard of it. In 1975, Bill Bright, founder of Campus Crusade and Loren Cunningham, developed a God-given, world-changing strategy. This is what Loren said about the revelation:
“It was August, 1975. My family and I were up in a little cabin in Colorado. And the Lord had given me that day a list of things I had never thought about before. He said “This is the way to reach America and nations for God.And {He said}, “You have to see them like classrooms or like places that were already there, and go into them with those who are already working in those areas.” And I call them “mind-molders” or “spheres”. I got the word “spheres” from II Corinthians 10 where Paul speaks in the New American Standard about the “spheres” he had been called into. And with these spheres there were seven of them.”
 
“A little later that day, the ranger came up, and he said, “There is a phone call for you back at the ranger’s station.” So I went back down, about 7 miles, and took the call. It was a mutual friend who said, “Bill Bright and Vonnette are in Colorado at the same time as you are. Would you and Darlene come over and meet with them? They would love to meet with you.” So we flew over to Boulder on a private plane of a friend of ours. And as we came in and greeted each other, {we were friends for quite a while}, and I was reaching for my yellow paper that I had written on the day before. And he said, “Loren, I want to show you what God has shown me!” And it was virtually the same list that God had given me the day before. Three weeks later, my wife Darlene had seen Dr. Francis Shaffer on TV and he had the same list! And so I realized that this was for the body of Christ.”
Loren and Bill began to develop strategies for their ministries with a mandate to bring Godly change to a nation by reaching its seven spheres, or mountains, of societal influence. They concluded that in order to truly transform any nation with the Gospel of Jesus Christ, these seven facets of society must be reached. Part of that strategy, for YWAM, was to organize The University of the Nations by Colleges that would each focus on one of the 7 mountains.
Each of us has a calling on our lives from God to at least one of the 7 mountains. The Lord showed me the names of the 7 Mountains of Influence in our culture using a couple of different names than Loren originally saw. These are the ones the Lord gave me, in alphabetical order. A – G, and the original names that God gave Loren, in parenthesis, if they are different. I love that the Lord showed me these in alphabetical order, because it helps me to remember them!
A – Arts and Entertainment (Celebration – Arts, Entertainment, and Sports)
B – Business (Economics – Business, Science, and Technology)
C – Church (Religion)
D – Distribution of information (Media)
E – Education
F – Family
G – Government
Many of you are called to the mountain of Arts and Entertainment, or Media. But, if you are not sure where you are called, I encourage you to pray and ask the Lord to show you which Mountain of Culture He has called you to.
In addition, our FREE GIFT this month, is access to Loren Cunningham’s 2012 teaching on the 7 Mountains titled “Seven Spheres of Influence.” on the YWAM Podcast Network.  There are both audio and video options on the link below.
Know that we love you, we believe in you, and we are praying for you!
Enjoy the videos & I hope you all have a great day!
Sep 05 2025
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Lifeline

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Again, I tell you truly that if two of you on the earth agree about anything you ask for, it will be done for you by My Father in heaven. For where two or three gather together in My name, there am I with them.” Matthew 18:19-20 BSB

Recently I was talking to a good friend about the monthly prayer meeting I attend with like minded prophetic warriors. I was sharing with her how the monthly gathering was a lifeline to me during this season. Having fellow Christians, who you can feel safe with, and who you can ‘flow’ with in the Spirit is a key to staying refreshed, and full of hope during these times. Being able to fully be “you” as you worship God is life giving. 

I want to challenge you, to find you a prayer and worship group that you can connect with, as you connect to God. Reach out to others, who you consider your “tribe” and see if there is a small gathering of like minded believers where you can join together with to pray and worship. If there isn’t one in your area, I want to challenge you to start the small group. It doesn’t have to be big to be powerful. The key is being in unity.

Know that we love you, we believe in you, and we are praying for you!
Worship God together in Unity and see Him move on your behalf this month! Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity! Psalm 133:1 ESV

 

Jun 06 2025
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Clear the cache…

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“Be angry, yet do not sin.” Do not let the sun set upon your anger, and do not give the devil a foothold. Ephesians 4:26 -27 (BSB)

 

 

Recently, I met a friend for brunch. We had not seen each other for over a year, so I was really looking forward to getting together and catching up. She and her husband have been together now for over 20 years. Through the years, she has shared with me many of the difficulties in her marriage. The first 10 years of her marriage were full of x-wife interference, and ongoing trials with a troubled step son who had many issues. She shared how, after so many years of turmoil, she and her husband had a brief separation last fall.

While separated, God showed her that she was allowing all the built up anger and resentment from the first 10 years to carry over to this 10 years. He told her she needed to, “Clear the cache.” She needed to let all that turmoil and trauma go. She needed to stop sharing about it, stop talking about it, stop dwelling on it, and stop allowing it to be the plot line of her story. She did. Now, they are back together, and working on their relationship.
On your computer, ‘clearing your cache’ means that all the temporary files that your browser has downloaded are deleted – it gives you a “clean slate,” and forces your web browser to re-download current versions of all the files for that website. When we “Clear the cache,” in a relationship, it too, gives us a clean slate. We can then build the relationship on the current version of the other person. It allows us to get rid of our old baggage and move on together to the relationship that God has planned for us.
Her story reminded me of the scripture verse above. The New Living Translation states it this way: 26) And “don’t sin by letting anger control you.” Don’t let the sun go down while you are still angry, 27) for anger gives a foothold to the devil. Ephesians 4:26 -27
When we hold on to anger against someone, it gives the devil a foothold in our lives, as well as in that relationship.
I want to encourage you to do what the Lord is reminding us to do: ’clear the cache’ every day!
Know that we love you, we believe in you, and we are praying for you!
Dec 06 2024
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Sing a new song

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Sing to the LORD a new song; sing to the LORD, all the earth. 
Psalm 96:1 NIV
 
Sing a new song to the LORD! Sing His praises from the ends of the earth! Sing, all you who sail the seas, all you who live in distant coastlands. Isaiah 42:10 NLT
 
And they sang a new song: “Worthy are You to take the scroll and open its seals, because You were slain, and by Your blood You purchased for God those from every tribe and tongue and people and nation. Revelation 5:9
Many of you have mentioned that you are interested in music, worship, & songwriting. I’ve taught many songwriting classes and written hundreds of songs over the years. But lately the Lord has been challenging me to sing a new song to Him every day. Songs that I don’t write down, and record, but songs that are just for Him.
Even if your creative focus is not music, I want to challenge you to do the same. I challenge you to sing a new song to the Lord today. It doesn’t have to be one you write down, or record – but you certainly can if you want to. There are many scriptures that command us to sing a new song to the Lord. So, today, let’s be obedient. Let God put a new song in your mouth today!
He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear the LORD and put their trust in Him. Psalm 40:3  NIV
If you are a musician, play a new song skillfully – If you’re not a musician, play a new song loud or shout for joy!
Sing unto Him a new song; play skillfully with a loud noise. Psalm 33:3 KJV
Sing to Him a new song; Play skillfully with a shout of joy. Psalm 33:3 NKJV
 
Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth; break forth–
let your cry ring out, and sing praises! Psalm 98:4
I will sing to You a new song, O God; on a harp of ten strings I will make music to You— Psalm 144:9 Berean Study Bible 
Praise the LORD! Sing to the LORD a new song, His praise in the assembly of the godly! Psalm 149:1 ESV 
I want to challenge you to sing a new song to the Lord today – and every day this week. You can start by singing a new song to Him right now! And if you do write down and record the song, and you want to share it with us, email me here and I’ll share it with our other Superstars at YWAMHollywood.com
Know that we love you, we believe in you, and we are praying for you!
Aug 02 2024
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Classes for you and Home Schooling too!

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Train up a child in the way he should go;
even when he is old he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6 ESV

Did you know that High School students, who are at least 15 years old, can enroll in our University Credit Courses, or Self-improvement courses, as part of their homeschooling curriculum? We’ve trained students for over 40 years from over 100 countries, and now even High School Students can take our classes online.
You just need to check with your specific program to confirm the course is approved to be included as part of your homeschooling curriculum.
Our Courses offered online in 2024
Creative Warriors: Using the Arts in Spiritual Warfare
How to Write Your Nonfiction Book – University Credit Course
Music Theory for Worshipers – University Credit Course
Ancient Art: The Tapestry of the Ages – University Credit Course
Live Streaming Video Production School  – University Credit Course
Beginning Vocal Technique 101 – Self Improvement Course
Discover and Do Your Destiny – University Credit Course
Public Speaking: Platform 101 – University Credit Course
How to Pray Like Biblical Leaders – Self Improvement Course
Introduction to Spiritual Mapping and Prayer Strategy Development – University Credit Course
How to Hear the Voice of God in Prayer – University Credit Course
10 Basic Daily Disciplines of Your Christian Walk – University Credit Course
The Essentials of Prayer – Self Improvement Course
That means that you can enroll in our classes, and so can your teenager with you Home Schooling curriculum!
Know that we love you, we believe in you, and we are praying for you! I look forward to seeing many of you in class!