Every year around Easter time, UPtv releases a schedule of religious and inspirational-themed programming. These are the movies and programs I've learned of, thus far...
Please stay tuned for more additions.
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MARY, MOTHER OF JESUS
Uplifting Bible Movie
Witness the extraordinary life of Jesus, from birth to crucifixion, as seen through the eyes of his mother Mary.
air times:
SUNDAY, APR 13 AT 9:00AM ET
FRIDAY, APR 18 AT 10:00AM ET
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THE TEN COMMANDMENTS
A Grand Retelling of the Epic Story of Moses
The story of Moses, who against impossible odds, leads the Jews out of Egyptian slavery into perilous freedom.
air times:
SUNDAY, APR 13 AT 11:00AM ET
FRIDAY, APR 18 AT 12:00PM ET
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THESE STONES
Award-Winning Series / Series Premiere
Details via UPtv: In this uplifting new series, a young woman, mourning the loss of her mother, finds herself drawn into a supernatural system partnering her with Bible characters and working undercover to help people in crisis today.
Air Date: SUNDAY, April 13, 2025,
All six episodes play.
Episode details via UPtv:
Ears to Hear - Episode 1
A young woman gets drawn into a supernatural system working with undercover Bible characters to help people today. For her first case, the Program pairs her with Courier Aaron (Moses' brother) to help a son reconcile with his dying father before it's too late.
Eyes to See - Episode 2
McKenna teams with Samuel to encourage an over-protective mother to let her adult son with Down Syndrome reintegrate into society. The case introduces McKenna to a kind (and handsome) 9-1-1 operator who receives calls from the woman's son when all he wants is a friend.
Hope Deferred - Episode 3
When the Program sends Abraham's wife Sarah to help an infertile couple, McKenna and Sarah get unexpected guidance from Miriam as to the kind of help they're meant to offer.
Secret Shame - Episode 4
When a talented singer-songwriter resorts to self-harm, McKenna sets Rahab up as a guidance counselor at the young woman's school to unearth the root of the problem.
Force of Habit - Episode 5
McKenna aids Courier Jacob in helping a drug addled reporter who lands on the streets after selling out her sister for a fix. Meanwhile, McKenna's father fights his own substance abuse demons, trying to cope with the loss of his wife.
No Greater Love - Episode 6
As much as McKenna pleads for the Program to help her father, McKenna is stunned when a very special Courier is been appointed to help her instead. Before McKenna can move forward with life, she must face the part she played in her mother's tragic death.
The Thorn
"The Thorn" is a theatrical portrayal of Jesus' life, death, and resurrection, combining martial arts, aerial acrobatics, and emotional performances.
Premiere Date: Sunday, April 13, 2025, at 7pm/6c.
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THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST
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Academy Award winning director Mel Gibson offers audiences breathtaking cinematography and the seamless performance of actor Jim Caviezel in an uncompromising film depicting Jesus Christ’s profound courage and sacrifice. The Passion of The Christ dramatically captures the last 12 hours of Christ’s life on Earth, based on the gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John.
Air Date: Good Friday, April 18, 2025, at 8pm/7c.
Sugar Creek Amish Mysteries: Blessings in Disguise
After Cheryl’s three-year engagement ends in a devastating breakup, her life is turned upside down when her aunt offers her an escape from Chicago to the Amish town of Sugarcreek. Struggling with being a fish out of water, Cheryl uncovers an unsettling secret that could disrupt the small town of Ohio. As Cheryl begins to solve the mystery, she finds community, belonging and the potential of new love.
Premiere Date: Sunday, April 20, 2025, at 7pm/6c.
click here to see press release
Movie Reviews:
🔎 Sugarcreek Amish Mysteries: Blessings in Disguise Review.
I’ve always enjoyed the Amish movies this real life couple have filmed, but unfortunately this one bored me. Nothing interesting happened. The mystery itself was easy too. I thought Levi’s excuse for not telling his alibi was weak and thought it was odd when the more mature Amish woman Naomi was lying to the motel manager to sneak into a room. I know we all sin and have our moments of stumble, but it seemed strange to see an adult baptized Amish woman in that way.
It was a very clean family friendly film and it had genuine kind characters, it just really lacked the suspense you need to be a mystery and the acting could be better. ~Abigail
🔎 I completely agree with you on the Sugarcreek Amish Mysteries movie. Like you, I am a fan of their other Amish movies. My husband and I have watched them multiple times. They are really good movies. However, I also found their new mystery movie to be quite boring. Nothing really happened. My husband liked it more than I did. The storyline plodded along. We figured out who did it early on. The acting could have been better. The only positive thing I can say is yes it was clean. But that is it. I was so disappointed because I was expecting so much more given how great their other movies have been.~Joan
🔎 Sugar Creek Amish Mysteries: Blessings in Disguise – The actors in this movie are all great and it was interesting to watch the amateur sleuthers (as usual) figure out important clues before the police.
Just so you know…this is not the typical murder mystery. This is a missing person case.
Note: I’ve had some people ask me about this. In this movie the Amish people refer to God as Gott. Well, in the Amish community, this is common because they often communicate in the German language, in which Gott means God.
No spoilers here on the mystery… but in the end, I thought it was rather odd who the guilty person was, and I’m still wondering if this person and those who knew about it will face any sort of punishment for the crime of kidnapping. That part of the story was very strange, in my opinion.
Overall, I liked the lead characters, and based on the title being plural, it sounds like there may be more Sugarcreek Amish Mysteries to come. ~Net
The Love Club Moms: Tory
A publishing powerhouse, Tory, adopts a baby girl. She gives up on dating, besides, she’s busy being a new mom while trying to prove herself as CEO and land a new hot kids author. This prompts the Love Club to help Tory hire Finn, a nanny. But when the truth comes out that Finn was never really a nanny, the Love Club have to convince Tory that despite his lack of credentials, Finn could be the children’s author and partner she was looking for.
Starring: Ashley Newbrough
Premiere Date: Sunday, April 27, 2025, at 7pm/6c.
See this movie and all of The Love Club Moms movies - click here.
UP Faith & Family (Streaming):
Heartland Season 18 - Premieres April 17th
Via UP Faith & Family press release:
UP Faith & Family, the leading streaming service to watch uplifting movies and series all commercial free, will be the first place in the U.S. to premiere Heartland season 18, and the only place fans can stream it until early next year. Beginning Thursday, April 17, the service will add new episodes weekly with a four week break after episode five.
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I'll be adding more to this post as UPtv releases information about the network's Easter programming!
Blessings to you all!
Net
Ah, 1 of the yearly lineups I look forward to every year because it's so refreshing to see a cable network celebrate Easter!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely checking some of these out. -Maria
Sugar Creek Amish Mysteries: Blessings in Disguise – The main actors in this movie are all great and it was interesting to watch the amateur sleuthers (as usual) figure out important clues before the police.
ReplyDeleteJust so you know…this is not the typical murder mystery. This is a missing person case.
Note: I’ve had some people ask me about this. In this movie the Amish people refer to God as Gott. Well, in the Amish community, this is common because they often communicate in the German language, in which Gott means God.
No spoilers here on the mystery… but in the end, I thought it was rather odd who the guilty person was, and I’m still wondering if this person and those who knew about it will face any sort of punishment for the crime of kidnapping. That part of the story was very strange, in my opinion.
Overall, I liked the lead characters, and based on the title being plural, it sounds like there may be more Sugarcreek Amish Mysteries to come. ~Net