Great American Media is rolling out a lineup of Easter-themed content across its Great American Family channel and Pure Flix streaming service. The programming emphasizes faith, renewal, and the core meaning of the Easter holiday.
Here’s the Lowdown: Great American Family will premiere Forty-Seven Days With Jesus, starring Yoshi Barrigas and Catherine Lidstone (both from The Chosen), on Saturday, April 19, at 8 PM ET. This film tells the story of a family reconnecting through a depiction of Jesus’ final 47 days. The network will also air its annual live broadcast of “The Passion Play” from Shepherd Church Los Angeles on Good Friday, April 18, at 3:45 PM ET/2:45 PM CT. Another film offering is Faith of Angels.
What This Means Now: Viewers seeking faith-based entertainment have a dedicated source of programming during the Easter season. The content includes both new and returning specials, focusing on themes of hope, reflection, and family.
The Bigger Picture: Pure Flix, Great American Media’s streaming platform, features a large selection of faith-based movies and series. Throughout Lent and the Easter season, it presents content including The Blind (the story of Duck Dynasty’s Phil Robertson), The Two Thieves (starring Jonathan Roumie from The Chosen), Candace Cameron Bure Presents: Just In Time, The Museum of the Bible Presents: “The History of Easter,” hosted by Christian songwriter Matthew West, and Apostle Peter, featuring Bruce Marchiano. The platform aims to be a hub for joyful and personal reflection, with videos from Great American Media talent sharing their faith journeys, along with daily gratitude prompts.
