🌼✝️ Have a Blessed Easter Weekend 🌷🐇 Enjoy Inspirational Movies, Shows, and Faith-Filled Specials on TV - Including "When Hope Calls: Brookfield" Season 3, "A Season to Blossom," and More -- See Here:

Happy Easter Weekend, dear friends! 🌷✝️

I’m praying our hearts are filled with peace, joy, and the beautiful hope we have in Him. Hallelujah! Jesus is Risen!

That first Easter morning brought a light into the world that has never faded… a true and lasting hope, a deep and joyful peace, and a love so powerful it still fills our hearts today.

May this Easter gently renew our spirits and draw us even closer to Jesus!

I hope you’re able to enjoy some meaningful moments of praise and worship, and perhaps also enjoy watching a few faith-filled Easter specials, a lovely new Spring movie, the Season 3 premiere of When Hope Calls: Brookfield, and more joyful treats along the way.

See details for what's airing this weekend below...


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Friday, April 3, 2026:

Good Friday Programming

on Great American Family

Good Friday Programming - April 3rd
on Great American Family:

'Gardenuity' Special
11:40a ET

Prison Fellowship's 'The Power of a Second Chance'
12:10p ET commercial-free
(Stream on Great American Pure Flix - April 16)

Jesus Live!
12:35p ET commercial-free
(Stream on Great American Pure Flix through April 5)

Passion Play
2:45p ET commercial-free

Plus, inspirational Christmas movies
Friday, April 3rd, on Great American Family:

A Little Women's Christmas - 4pm
A Christmas... Present - 6pm
A Christmas Blessing - 8pm
A Christmas Prayer - 10pm
A Christmas... Present - 12am
A Christmas Blessing - 2am
A Christmas Prayer - 4am



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Friday, April 3, 2026:

Hallmark Channel

Good Friday

Inspirational Christmas Movies

Christmas Schedule - Friday, April 3rd
Hallmark Channel:

Five More Minutes - 2pm
The Gift of Peace - 4pm
Following Yonder Star - 6pm
Miracle in Bethlehem, PA - 8pm



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Saturday, April 4, 2026:

A Season to Blossom

Storyline: An aspiring writer takes over her late grandmother's bookstore and finds love.

A Season to Blossom

Premieres Saturday, April 4, 2026

at 8pm/7c. on the Hallmark Channel

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Saturday, April 4th & Sunday, April 5, 2026:

Easter Movies

on the Hallmark Channel

Saturday-

The Blessing Bracelet - 8am

Sunday-

Easter Under Wraps - 8am
An Easter Bloom - 10am


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Sunday, April 5, 2026:

When Hope Calls: Brookfield

Season 3 - Episode 1

Episode 1 - Gratitude: The Mounties track a dangerous criminal; Nora helps a child find something she lost; an opportunity for Hannah puts Wyatt in a tough spot.

When Hope Calls: Brookfield

Premieres Sunday, April 5, 2026

at 8pm/7c. on Great American Family

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🌷 UPtv's Easter Weekend Programming:

Good Friday – April 3

The Greatest Story Ever Told – 10 a.m. ET
Mary, Mother of Jesus – 2 p.m. ET
The Ten Commandments – 4 p.m. ET
The Greatest Story Ever Told – 8 p.m. ET
Mary, Mother of Jesus – 12 a.m. ET
Mark Lowry: There is Hope – 2 a.m. ET


Holy Saturday – April 4

Christmas in Amish Country – 9 a.m. ET
Christmas at the Amish Bakery – 11 a.m. ET
Love Finds You in Valentine – 1 p.m. ET
Love Finds You in Sugarcreek – 3 p.m. ET
Love Finds You in Charm – 5 p.m. ET
Sugarcreek Amish Mysteries: Blessings in Disguise – 7 p.m. ET
Runaway Romance – 9 p.m. ET
Plus One at an Amish Wedding – 11 p.m. ET
Christmas at the Amish Bakery – 1 a.m. ET


Easter Sunday – April 5

Travis Tritt: Country Chapel – 9 a.m. ET
Finding Normal – 10 a.m. ET
Southern Gospel – 12 p.m. ET
Adeline – 2 p.m. ET
When We Last Spoke – 4:30 p.m. ET
Where the Wind Blows Premiere – 7 p.m. ET
Love Finds You in Charm – 9 p.m. ET
Sugarcreek Amish Mysteries: Blessings in Disguise – 11 p.m. ET
Where the Wind Blows Encore – 1 a.m. ET

Please Note: UPtv will have a new movie premiere with Trevor Donovan, whom I know many of you here like, but I want to caution that this movie is rated PG-13 for violence, bloody images, and suggestive material. UPtv may or may not edit out some of this content. Viewer discretion is strongly advised on this movie. Please see a review from our friend, Abigail, below.

Movie Review:

🎬 Where the Wind Blows - Warning: You all know how much I love Trevor Donovan, but I have to warn you about this movie (Where the Wind Blows). I saw it a couple months ago and I was shocked how much needed to be skipped. It was very sexual. I won’t mention the scene for the sake of sparring you, but I would advise you to pass on this one. This is not a Christian film despite what they say. I was saddened and disgusted. Sorry, that was difficult for me to write, especially about Trevor, but I felt the need to tell you the truth. Many will be tempted like I was just seeing his name. ~Abigail


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Easter Weekend Special Programming:




Inspirational Movies & Festive Easter Specials:

Saturday, April 4, 2026-

ABC Special Presentation: The Ten Commandments ... ABC ... 7pm
Jesus of Nazareth ... Newsmax ... 11pm


Sunday, April 5, 2026-

Ben-Hur ... TCM ... 12pm
Barabbas ... FMC ... 12:30pm
Ben-Hur ... FETV ... 3pm
King of Kings ... FMC ... 3:30pm
Easter with Franklin Graham: What is Truth? ... TCT / Newsmax ... 4pm
Yogi, the Easter Bear ... ME-TV Toons ... 4pm
The Smurfs Springtime Special ... ME-TV Toons ... 5pm
The First Easter Rabbit ... ME-TV Toons ... 5:30pm
The Easter Bunny Is Comin' to Town ... ME-TV Toons ... 6pm
The Sound of Music ... Freeform ... 6:45pm
Easter Parade ... TCM ... 8pm
The Sound of Music ... BYUtv ... 8:10pm
King of Kings ... TCM ... 10pm
The Sound of Music ... BYUtv ... 11:16pm


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Oh, I hope you all have such a lovely Easter weekend!

In addition to it being Easter, which is such a deeply meaningful time for all of us Christians, Good Friday is also my birthday, so I'll be celebrating both Easter and my birthday with my precious family. And I know some of you dear friends, who visit here, have family & friends celebrating, too... so a very Happy Birthday to all of them, too!

Easter is such a beautiful reminder of God’s incredible love... shown through His incredible sacrifice. When we turn to Him, we can find forgiveness, freedom, and the promise of eternal life. And if you feel it on your heart, I've included a prayer below if you'd like to invite Jesus into your life.

I pray you all have a

Blessed Easter

and Resurrection Sunday!

Net

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SHINING HIS LIGHT:

Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die.”

~John 11:25-26

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.

~John 3:16-17

Prayer of Salvation:

For those of you who would like to know the full joy of receiving Jesus in your heart, I've included the prayer of salvation here for you...

(If you repeat these words and mean them in your heart, then you will be saved.)

"God, I know I am a sinner.

I believe Jesus was my substitute when He died on the Cross.

I believe His shed blood, death, burial, and resurrection were for me.

I now receive Jesus as my Savior.

Forgive me Lord of my sins.

I thank You for the the gift of salvation

and everlasting life, because of Your merciful grace.

In Jesus name, I pray...

Amen."

If you said that prayer for the first time, God bless you, fellow Sister or Brother in The Lord! I want to encourage you to seek God's word for direction in your life. He has ALL the answers you need. Jesus died and rose again for you, so live daily for Him!

The Christian Devotional App Glorify and Great American Media have Partnered Together

Wonderful news for those of us who love faith-based movies and audio devotions!

Great American Media shared this exciting announcement today on their socials:

"We're excited to partner with Glorify to extend our storytelling into a multi-project slate of content experiences designed to deepen your connection with God through prayer, reflection, and more! 📱

The first of these is a 7-day audio series inspired by our original movie 'Blessings in Disguise'! To listen to these devotionals, visit glorify-app.com or download the Glorify app on your device."


Variety also shared details in an exclusive - highlighting that "The Christian devotional app and entertainment network have set a multi-project slate of content inspired by the media company’s original films and series, the first of which is “The Fabric of Faith,” a 7-day audio series streaming now.

“The Fabric of Faith” serves as a companion series for the Great American Pure Flix film “Blessings in Disguise.” Shae Robins, who starred in the film, will voice the series as her character, Katie, over the seven-day audio."

The article goes on to say that more Great American Media devotions are coming, including one with Danica McKellar, who will star in an upcoming Christmas movie for Great American Family.

Blessings to you all 

on this Good Friday,

Net

🌟 Cameron Mathison's Christmas Movie Co-star Revealed - See Here:

( image via: Great American Media ) 

Great American Family revealed today that Cameron Mathison's co-star for the Christmas movie he is filming right now is... Jill Wagner!

Did YOU get it right?

I almost did. Does that count? Nope. I said Danica McKellar, but I also mentioned it was really hard choosing between her and Jill Wagner because I love them both! Ugh... so close!

Anyway... so it's Jill and Cameron reuniting again! I personally loved them together in "A Merry Christmas Wish"! They had such great chemistry in that - it should be fun to see them paired once again.

See all the details for their new movie in Great American Media's press release:

Great American Media Sets 

An Accidental Arctic Christmas,

Reuniting Beloved Fan Favorites

Cameron Mathison and Jill Wagner,

From Executive Producer

Candace Cameron Bure

NEW YORK, NY – April 2, 2026 – Great American Media announced An Accidental Arctic Christmas, reuniting beloved Great American stars Cameron Mathison (Home Sweet Anniversary, A Merry Christmas Wish) and Jill Wagner (“Lioness,” A Merry Christmas Wish) premiering as part of the upcoming all-star Great American Christmas on Great American Pure Flix, Great American Family, and GFAM+.

“This year’s Great American Christmas represents a maturation of our business and the highest level of talent and storytelling we have ever brought to the screen. From beloved stars to richly layered stories, every film reflects our commitment to creative excellence. Our success as a business in the five years since launch has allowed us to reinvest in content that will yield our most compelling and complete Christmas slate to date and will be a true celebration of the reason for the season,” said Bill Abbott, President & CEO, Great American Media.

In An Accidental Arctic Christmas, single dad, Jim (Mathison) and his spirited, science-minded 20-year-old daughter, Isla (Maya Rose Skabar), share a tradition of alternating who decides how they spend Christmas each year. Jim, a former major league baseball player turned broadcaster, never misses hosting his annual Christmas Eve show from Times Square – until Isla persuades him to take a once-in-a-lifetime Arctic cruise, promising they will return in time for his broadcast.

When a timing mix-up leaves them stranded in an arctic town after their ship departs without them, their carefully planned holiday quickly turns into an unforgettable adventure. With no planes, trains, or automobiles available, they must rely on wildlife conservationist Jane (Wagner) and her rugged tundra buggy to navigate the frozen wilderness. As they journey through the awe-inspiring Arctic – from the glow of the Aurora Borealis to the famed Polar Bear Capital of the World—Isla embraces the glory of nature, Jim wrestles with letting go of control, and Jane brings heart and charm to the path forward.

This is Bure’s third film for the 2026 holiday lineup. The “Queen of Christmas” stars in Home Sweet Anniversary with co-star Mathison, the third film in the Home Sweet franchise and sequel to last year’s successful theatrical film, Another Sweet Christmas. Additionally, Bure stars in One More Christmas with Jonathan Scarfe, and executive produces An Accidental Arctic Christmas, currently filming in Canada.

An Accidental Arctic Christmas is a Magic Motion Media production in association with CandyRock Entertainment. Candace Cameron Bure is Executive Producer along with Jeffery Brooks, Ford Englerth, Tim Owens, Eric Jarboe and Holly A. Hines, and Robin Dunne. Caitlin Delaney serves as Producer. Michael Shepard, Justin Kelly, and Pino Halili serve as Supervising Producers, along with Kathy Ceroni and Laurie Singleton as Associate Producers. An Accidental Arctic Christmas is written by Robin Dunne & Arcade Riley.

ABOUT GREAT AMERICAN MEDIA

Great American Media is theleader in faith and family entertainment, and one of the fastest-growing entertainment networks on television. Great American Media is home to a portfolio of entertainment brands that celebrate faith, family, and country, including Great American Family, the flagship linear network featuring original Christmas movies, rom-coms, and beloved series; Great American Pure Flix, the leading faith and family streaming service; Great American Faith & Living, the unscripted companion network; and GFam+, an app that lets viewers watch anytime, anywhere. Great America Media, established in June 2021 by Bill Abbott and a group of US-based family offices, is available via cable, streaming on Pure Flix and YouTube TV, and on the GFam+ app.

ABOUT CANDYROCK ENTERTAINMENT

CandyRock Entertainment is a joint venture between award winning actress, producer and New York Times Best Selling Author Candace Cameron Bure and the full-service development and execution team behind Redrock Entertainment, Ford Englerth and Jeffery Brooks. CandyRock Entertainment has developed, produced, and distributed over 40 television projects, lifestyle programming, and feature length films with an emphasis on family-friendly content.

Instagram: @CandyRock.Entertainment

MEDIA CONTACTS:
Pam Slay
Head of Network Program Publicity & Talent Relations
pamslay@gacmedia.com
818.415.3784
media@crosswindpr.com

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Please share your thoughts on this movie in comments below. Are you looking forward to seeing Jill Wagner and Cameron Mathison paired together again?

Have a Merry Day!

Net

🌹 Hallmark Channel May 2026 Movie Premieres 🌹 See Here:

Enjoy new rom-com movie premieres and new mysteries this May on the Hallmark Channel under the theme May for Moms. 

New movies included this May are Kentucky Roses with Andrew Walker and Odette Annable, a new Hannah Swensen Mystery starring Alison Sweeney and Victor Webster, and more!

See details below...

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Kentucky Roses

Premiere Date: Saturday, May 2, 2026

Starring: Odette Annable and Andrew Walker

Storyline: A greenhouse worker and the son of Churchill Downs' CEO form an unlikely pair, coming together to save the Kentucky Derby rose blanket and uncovering a generational love story along the way.

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All’s Fair in Love & Mahjong

Premiere Date: Saturday, May 9, 2026

Starring: Fiona Gubelmann and Paul Campbell, along with actresses Yan-Kay Crystal Lowe, Melissa Peterman, and Tamera Mowry-Housley

Storyline: A school nurse turns her love of the game Mahjong into a new path, inspired by a jovial contractor fixing up her home, who encourages her to take a chance on the future.

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Best Served Cold: A Hannah Swensen Mystery

Premiere Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026

Starring: Alison Sweeney, Victor Webster, Barbara Niven

Storyline: When a suspect in a forgery case is murdered, and the prosecutor goes missing, Hannah and Chad must uncover how the two cases are connected and solve them in time for the trial.

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True Justice: Eye for An Eye

Premiere Date: Saturday, May 23, 2026

Starring: Katherine McNamara, Markian Tarasiuk, Nikki DeLoach, and Benjamin Ayres

Storyline: Our Warriors work to exonerate a mother wrongly accused of murdering another mother in the Parent School Coalition.

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Haunted Harmony Mysteries: Key to the Castle

Premiere Date: Saturday, May 30, 2026

Starring: Tamera Mowry-Housley, Risteard Cooper, Marco Grazzini

Storyline: When a ghost hunter show comes to town, it's up to Gethsemane and Eamon to solve the unexpected murder of the host, allowing the brand-new spirit to cross-over.

*Please note: this is not a movie I will be promoting - due to the ghosts in the story.

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Please share which movies appeal to you this upcoming May in comments below.

I'm really looking forward to the Kentucky Roses movie... I'm so glad they were able to film at Churchill Downs and all the promos for it look so lovely.

Happy movie-watching!

Net

Where To Watch Season 2 of "When Hope Calls" Before Season 3 Begins -- See Here:

( image via: Great American Media ) 

I've been asked many times if there is a way to watch Season 2 of "When Hope Calls" before Season 3 begins, so in case you haven't seen my response, I thought I would share the answer here.

Unfortunately, Season 2 of "When Hope Calls" will not air on Great American Family before Season 3 airs, but there are other options... keep reading!

How to see "When Hope Calls" season 2:

1.) *The best and easiest option is to stream through Great American Pure Flix. You can see details directly on their website or through Amazon. (Both are paid subscriptions.)

The popular streaming source, known for it's faith based films and series, is currently offering a wonderful discount of $2.99 per month for 2 months. That is an awesome low price, and in addition to seeing Season 2, you'll get to watch each episode of Season 3 early - in April and May!

2.) *Another great option for watching season 2 is through Great American Faith & Living! This channel will have a marathon of the Season 2 episodes encoring on Easter Sunday from 6am EST to 8pm EST. (The new episode for season 3 airs at 8pm EST.)

I personally have the Great American Faith & Living channel through my FrndlyTV streaming, which is very easy to record on. Great American Faith & Living is also available through Sling, DISH, and other providers. To see where it is offered in your area, click here.


I hope this will help many of you to be able to see this wonderful, heartwarming series!

Blessings,

Net