{"product_id":"reel-marriage-russ-matthews-9789697192755","title":"Reel Marriage: A Journey of Love, Faith, Film and Redemption","description":"\u003cem\u003e\"If I get married, I want to be very married\u003c\/em\u003e.\" Audrey Hepburn\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpoiler Alert\u003c\/strong\u003e - In recent accounts of Finn Rowan and Dillan Quade, at the conclusion of the book, \u003cem\u003eThe Word Becomes Film, \u003c\/em\u003e would lead many to believe that this was the final chapter of the film reviewer's days. Yet, this is not the case.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFinn had many more stories from his active life leading up to his friendship with Dillan. Much of his wisdom came from conversations and friendships with others who had entered his life at different times.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTraveling back in time\u003c\/strong\u003e - Instead of leaving those stories forgotten in the past, we thought it would be better to use the time-traveling machine of memories to share these tales. Finn and Lis had the honor of serving in different capacities through their works that involved film and the church.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach of these accounts had a personal impact on this couple and resulted in varied results despite similar intersections through cinema, coffee shops, and families' homes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSome may wonder why we would look back on the life of this couple, but once you get reintroduced to them, it will quickly become evident.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo allow their history to be forgotten would be a travesty, and the hope would be for each reader to benefit from their conversations and friendships.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConsider this book as less of a prequel to the original tale and see it as a means of adding color to the extensive artwork representing their lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe richness of these narratives will unfold before your eyes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt the same time, each will fill the gaps left behind by the initial introduction to the Rowans.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eReel Marriage\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e explores how film and Scripture can illuminate the beauty of marriage, providing fresh insights into God's design for love and relationships.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom classic romances to modern dramas, movies capture couples' struggles and triumphs, mirroring biblical truths in powerful ways.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're seeking to strengthen your own marriage, encourage others, or find new ways to discuss faith with the couples in your life, this book will equip you with meaningful connections between the silver screen and God's Word.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiscover how storytelling-both in Scripture and in film-can inspire, challenge, and transform lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFaith and film unite. Are you ready to see marriage in a whole new light?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Russ Matthews\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 9697192758\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9789697192755\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e City Bible Forum\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/11\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 224\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.67lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.47d","brand":"Russ Matthews","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46867299696895,"sku":"9789697192755","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_6c08ba64-84e3-449f-9be6-89bb99294a06.jpg?v=1747454410","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/reel-marriage-russ-matthews-9789697192755","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}