Jan 28, 2026

Bringing FABIOLA to Life: How We Researched and Built the Characters

When it came time to research the FABIOLA characters, Mary and I went all in. We didn't just write the characters the way that they appeared in the book, saying verbatim what Cardinal Wiseman wrote. Instead, we delved into what was influencing the characters, what their personalities were, and how they would react to given situations.

We became friends with these characters, talked to them, and formed them. And we didn't just do this with the leads, we were also careful to learn more about the less glamorous and not as prominent characters as well. We learned a lot about all of them and can't wait to share them with you when they appear on the screen in the film!

Read all about our research on the FABIOLA characters now!

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Jan 27, 2026

Tired of Faith Films that Missed the Mark?

Want to see authentically Catholic films? Industrious Family Films is producing FABIOLA, a movie about the early Church martyrs—faithful to Catholic theology and history. Learn how supporting FABIOLA helps make high-quality Catholic films you can be proud of, whether through film funding, Catholic movie investing, or sharing the mission.

Help Make an Authentically Catholic Movie

Jan 26, 2026

What If Movies Work Like Dreams?

I recently read that our dreams are an outlet where we relax and our minds process what happened the day before. This is partly why they vary in how odd and bizarre they are. (Don't tell me you don't have weird dreams. We all know that everyone does.)

I wonder how connected films are in keeping with the same psychology?

I mean really film is meant to bring the viewer to another place and time. Viewers live vicariously through films. That's what makes movies either hits or flops. If people can actually connect with the characters, the film will be a success.

Maybe this is why films are so powerful. Really they are like a manipulated dream where we experience things that would never happen to us but we get an outlet to experience ourselves differently. And I find that the characters we admire most in film aren't particularly the ones that are the most like us, but the ones who compliment us. That's because we really are imagining ourselves as being in the film.

The amount of enjoying a film (or any art form at this point) comes from where a person is at the time of their life. So today, instead of asking you to support FABIOLA, I want to invite you to do something different. Maybe you are at a time in your life where the FABIOLA story doesn't directly resonate with you. Maybe you want something lighter or something with more action and adventure.

That's totally based on your personality and where you are emotionally. So I wanna share a little secret with you: Industrious Family is currently working on 3 (and a 4th in the works!) films.

Check them out and see if one of them speaks to you on our crowdfunding page!

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Jan 22, 2026

Finding the Cave: The Unexpected Journey to Wilson Butte

When it came time to film the desert scene, we knew that it would be most cost effective if we also filmed the cave scene as these were the only two scenes that Joe McClane would be needed for. Flying him out once for two scenes instead of out twice for only one scene each time just didn't make sense.

So Mary Bowen began researching caves near the Saint Anthony sand dunes. Problem was most of the accessible caves were covered in graffiti.

That's when Mary Bowen found the Wilson Butte Cave. This beautiful cave was a rock formation caused by volcanic activity thousands of years ago. And...no graffiti.

So this cave became our plan.

Once we were in Saint Anthony's, Producer Matt Bowen looked at the route and began to doubt whether or not the bus could manage it. So a new plan was formed. We would travel in the rental cars we were using to shuttle the actors around.

It was a 3 hour drive to get to the cave and we traveled through the strangest terrain: the Craters of the Moon which looked like a picture out of a space age film. Getting closer to the cave, we left the paved road and entered an open range dirt road (with a few lava rocks sticking out of the road). There were a few times that I was sure we were going to high-center the cars we brought.

I think no one was comfortable enough with each other to dare suggest turning back, but when we finally got to the cave it was all worth it. The cave seemed untouched by humanity and looked like just the sort of place Saint Hilarion may have stayed. A bit large, perhaps, but we were glad to have the space for the camera equipment and crew!

Learn more about FABIOLA and contribute or express interest in investing today.

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Jan 21, 2026

The Actor Who Captured Fulvius’ Transformation in FABIOLA

When we were making Outlaws of Ravenhurst back in 2017 (9 years ago already!), we were very fortunate to have Jonah Lawrence be one of the lead roles. Jonah commanded the frame by being unembarrassed and acting as though he were really in the situation.

When Kaleb McConner auditioned for FABIOLA, we were immediately impressed by the same presence. What stood out most about Kaleb McConner during his audition was how versatile he was. He auditioned for Sebastian, Fulvius and Emperor Maximian.

Each of these roles were distinct and believable, but the audition that blew us all away was when he auditioned as Fulvius in the beginning of the film and the transformed Fulvius at the end of the film. There was a change in his demeanor without a change in the character. It was this performance that landed Kaleb McConner in the lead role for FABIOLA.

Since then, we have been impressed with Kaleb McConner's passion for the film and his many hours dedicated to promoting the film on his social medias while he waits for us to raise enough funding to move into full production.

So, if you want to see more of Kaleb McConner's acting skills as Fulvius, please consider supporting FABIOLA.

Learn more about FABIOLA and contribute or express interest in investing today.

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Jan 20, 2026

Gofers Get a YouTube Channel

It's official! The Gofers now have their own YouTube channel which is solely dedicated to their podcast: Gofers Get a Grip.

In their first episode the Gofers are back with a lively episode packed with wins and works-in-progress. From celebrating recent sales to talking scripts, books, and post-production updates, this episode gives you a behind-the-scenes look at what’s coming next.

Head on over to their channel to watch the first episode. Don't forget to like and subscribe for more episodes.

Jan 19, 2026

A Long-Awaited Trip to the Theater for David

We had such a blast going to the theater last week and watching Angel Studios new release, David. This was a film we had all been anticipating a lot and, let me tell you, it was well worth the wait!

While you may think that a film like this may have either too broad or too narrow of a scope, the filmmakers chose a perfect selection of King David’s life to tell in a satisfying story. I could go on and on about the things I feel like this film accomplished, but Mary has written a review of the film so let me step aside while she expounds on the film’s merits and gives her honest critiques in her full review.

Jan 16, 2026

An Overlooked Way to Invest in FABIOLA Without Straining Your Finances

We recently learned something that may end up being our key to success for FABIOLA! People can invest as individuals, which is what we have gotten so far in ways of investments. Another way people can invest is by using a self-directed IRA.

We know that there are a few accredited investors who are happy to support Catholic film, but hesitate to invest because they know that, especially with how things are in the economy right now, they may end up hamstringing themselves if they get their money tied up in an investment and then have a family emergency.

There are many other places that have higher demands on their finances than investing in film. And these things have every right to have more priority.

But what many of these people aren’t thinking about is that, with a self-directed IRA, they may have capital available to them that they don’t ever really think about. And a great use of that capital is investing in things that the holders truly believe in. It isn’t money that could ever be used in charitable giving or in family emergencies. So FABIOLA is the perfect cause to support with these funds.

Do you have an IRA that you are interested in turning into an investment in Catholic film? Learn more here.

Jan 16, 2026

An Unexpected Photo Shoot with Fabiola Actress Emily Hawk By Faustina

We had such a fun time having Emily Hawk come down last month to record the tap dance and get a few pictures of her as Fabiola! We worked together last winter and again this winter and I called her up and asked if she wanted to trek back home with me (3 hours south) the following weekend. I was excited and quite surprised at her adventurousness when she quickly said yes.

We had already planned on filming the tap dance for the Christmas Special, but the original plan was for me to film it alone. She adapted quickly to a new plan when I told her I'd rather have the whole crew and the only way that would happen is if we both came down to the studio.

But I had another surprise in store for her. Continue reading...

Jan 15, 2026

The Hardest Part of Raising Capital: The First "Yes"

A friend of mine when talking about investments once said "You can't get people to invest until you already have people invested".

Sounds like an oxymoron? No kidding.

What he was saying is that it is hard to get over the initial hump of starting at ground zero. People who are going to invest want to see that other people have found it worth their while to invest. So once you've gotten a certain amount of capital, the rest comes relatively easy.

That means the real struggle is getting the initial big investment. So far we have gotten a few sizable investments, but we aren't going to get that snowball effect until we have an investor at the executive producer or the co-executive producer level. I know that we will get there, but for now, I am going to be giving presentations to anyone I can schedule a meeting with. This is the first week of my real push, so we'll see how it goes!

Jan 15, 2026

What We’ve Learned About Funding Films (and Why It Works)

Something that has always worked is having launches in which we set aside a dedicated period of time just to talk about one thing that we are currently funding. This gives our audience more of a look at the big picture.

Instead of getting random Please support this. This is what we are doing right now that fluctuates with what direction we are going, our followers and fans are getting more constant information about one campaign.

This helps them enter into the story and really feel like they are there working alongside us.

This is when they give. And it's not because they feel nagged at and like they need to throw money at it to make it stop. No, the reason people follow filmmakers' stories is because they are living vicariously through reading those stories. They want the film or filmmaker to succeed because it feels like they are succeeding too.

For example, right now we are working on a funding round for FABIOLA. We have gotten a few contributions in the last couple of weeks, but I know that now that we are sharing more about the film—even if it is information we may think they already know—we are going to start seeing more steady contributions and investments.

Yes, we are dedicating more time chasing those contributions and investments, but really those reading the posts are feeling more involved and give as a result. This shows that our campaigns really work.

Coming up soon you are going to be hearing more about the FABIOLA story, why it's important and how we are doing during this campaign. Stay tuned!

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Jan 13, 2026

Here We Go: What It Will Take to Fund FABIOLA in 2026

We have a pretty ambitious goal for the opening few weeks of 2026. We plan on raising up to $200,000 on our FABIOLA funding. That's $150,000 total. In order to do this, we will have to raise $25,000 a week for six weeks.

It is doable, but means a lot of work. To possibly get to this number, I will need to probably give 10 presentations each week. Out of those ten presentations, I may end up with one or two investors who follow through, which is what I need.

I don't have a plethora of people to pitch to right now. So that means I'm going to have to really brainstorm every possible person I know who may be interested in investing and seeing if they would be open to hearing a presentation about FABIOLA. I'll also be needing people to express interest in investing.

Besides investments, we will also be depending on getting money from crowdfunding. We need people to crowdfund at all levels between $500 and $10. That means a lot of outreach on this front as well. Our website is the main place that we are receiving funds, but we are also raising funds on GiveSendGo and LifeFunder. All of these places have been reworked for a fresh look to catch attention from people who may be interested in supporting the film.

Here goes nothing, but I also feel like 2026 will be our year! I can feel it.

Jan 12, 2026

The Gofers Sing Opera

We have started 2026 with a bigger and better podcast! We have built a small studio especially for our podcast. This studio gives the Gofer Podcast a new look and more content coming to you more frequently.

Another 2026 change is we have launched our own YouTube channel! This episode is audio only, but the ones to follow will be both audio and video. They will be available to watch and listen on the podcast page of this website, and on our new channel. It is little right now but we hope to get more views and more content out to the world. A new channel is going to open this door to more action on our mission.

We have also changed the filming style to a more podcast look.

The content in this audio covered consists of dancing under the disco ball, barn raising, winter animal husbandry and our favorite opera plus some fun side conversations. So please take a look and subscribe.

Jan 07, 2026

2026 Begins: Help Us Take FABIOLA From Momentum to Full Production

Well, here we are—2026.

As I look back on 2025, I feel deeply proud of what we were able to accomplish with FABIOLA. Because of your support, we successfully filmed two scenes—a major milestone for this project.

Those scenes required flying Joe McClane in from Texas and Kaleb McConner from New York, then meeting in the epic sand dunes of southern Idaho. It was an unforgettable weekend, bringing to life some of the most pivotal, life-changing moments in Fulvius’ story.

These weren’t test scenes or concepts.They are the first completed scenes that will appear in the final film.

Just a few weeks ago, we also had the opportunity to photograph Emily Hawk in costume—giving us our first real glimpse of what Fabiola herself will look like on screen. Seeing her brought the vision even closer to reality and we are excited to share these pictures with you during this round of funding.

All of this progress in 2025 was exciting—but we are still far from finished.

Now comes the next, critical step.

To move into full production, we must finish funding the film. Our goal for the opening weeks of 2026 is to reach $200,000, which means raising $25,000 per week for the next six weeks.

That is an ambitious goal—but it’s one we believe is possible with your help.

We need support at every level:$10, $25, $50, $100, $500—and everywhere in between. Monthly giving makes an enormous difference, and if you’d like to set that up, just reach out and we’ll create a link for you.

And if you’ve ever considered investing in Catholic cinema, this is your opportunity. We are currently open for investments and would love to share the vision, the plan, and the path forward with you. Visit the FABIOLA round of financing page to learn more and schedule a presentation with our team.

Thank you for believing in this project, for joining this adventure with us, and for helping bring an authentically Catholic film to life.

We couldn’t do this without you—and we’re just getting started.

Give any amount to Fabiola now!

Jan 06, 2026

A Delightful French Christmas Short Now Streaming on Industrious Family Theater

We’re delighted to share a charming new Christmas short from a French Catholic filmmaking family! Funny Christmas in Beaujolais continues the delightful spirit of The Fabulous Adventures of Jean and Henri, blending old-world storytelling with wholesome family fun. First released as a part of Industrious Family’s 2025 Christmas Special, this film is now available to stream by itself on Industrious Family Theater.

Set in the beautiful Beaujolais region of France, this playful Christmas short features Jean and Henri on a simple seasonal mission that turns into a laugh-out-loud adventure. Filmed in a style inspired by classic silent films, the story unfolds through expressive performances, visual humor, and a lively chase that will keep both children and adults smiling. The film concludes with the singing of a traditional French Christmas carol, making it a joyful and memorable celebration of Christmastide.

Funny Christmas in Beaujolais is now available to stream on Industrious Family Theater, where we curate faith-filled, family-friendly films you can feel good about sharing with your children. If you’re looking for a brief, cheerful Christmas short that combines laughter, tradition, and Catholic culture, this one is not to be missed.

Celebrate the 12th day of Christmas with good, old-fashioned comedy on Industrious Family Theater!

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Jan 02, 2026

Happy New Year From The Bowens and The Industrious Family Team

The beginning of a new year often invites us to slow down and take stock. Some people set goals for their spiritual life, others for health, work, or family. Often, it’s simply a quiet desire to do a little better—and to make room for what truly matters.

One small but meaningful place this shows up is in what we watch together as a family.

At Industrious Family, our mission is to make it easier for families to enjoy entertainment that supports their faith, strengthens virtue, and alleviates the fear of having to second-guess the content. We do this by carefully reviewing films, producing our own movies, and partnering with other wholesome studios to make these films available on our streaming service, Industrious Family Theater.

As we look back on the past year, these were some of the most-watched films on the Theater—stories families returned to again and again:

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿Outlaws of Ravenhurst In 1641, in the wake of the bloody Protestant Revolt, Catholics in Scotland are denied the right to true worship of God and must find another way.

☘️ The Longford Fox When the Catholic Faith is outlawed in Ireland, one devoted priest continues to serve his flock—evading the law, risking his safety, and remaining faithful to his calling no matter the cost.

🌹 Grisly Grisell With chivalrous knights, storybook castles, and an undercurrent of innocent romance, this Catholic fairy tale reminds us that true beauty lies in virtue—and that goodness is always worth waiting for.

🗡️ The Martyrdoms of Saints Cyprian and Justina Once consecrated to the devil, the sorcerer Cyprian’s dramatic conversion and martyrdom alongside St. Justina stands as a powerful reminder that no soul is beyond God’s mercy.

🍞 Pop Goes the Toaster In a battle of life and death, one man discovers what it takes to find satisfaction in his ritualistic breakfast preparation.

If you’re hoping to make space this year for stories that uplift rather than erode, encourage rather than distract, we’d love to have you join Industrious Family Theater. It’s simply a place where families can press play and enjoy—together.

Here’s to a great 2026!The Industrious Family Team
Entertainment for Your Family’s Soul

Dec 31, 2025

Jordan Sax Returns with Music for Our 2025 Christmas Special

We were delighted to welcome Jordan Sax back to our Christmas Special this year, sharing once again his wonderful musical talents.

Jordan has been incredibly generous in allowing us to feature his music in several of our films at no cost, and we truly enjoy following his latest releases. His support has meant a great deal to our work.

Last year, Jordan joined us with his song “Love Test.” This year, he returned with a performance of “Angels to the Rescue”.

To watch Jordan Sax’s segment—along with the full 2025 Christmas Special—you can access the replay with an active subscription to Industrious Family Theater.

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Dec 30, 2025

Thank You for Celebrating Christmas With Us!

Our second annual Christmas Special premiered on Sunday, and we are deeply grateful to everyone who joined us. Thank you for making the evening so special!

We are truly thankful to all who contributed their time, talent, and support to this year’s program. It was a joy to share it with our audience, and we’ve been encouraged by the feedback we’ve received. A few kind words from viewers:

“I absolutely loved this! Very well done. Emily was adorable! I really liked the little short films too...I liked how you guys had speaking points in between each dance, act, (and) song so the viewers knew what was going on.”

“This programming really takes me back to my childhood. I can see parents bonding with their children as they watch. Very nice!”

If you missed the premiere of Industrious Family’s 2025 Christmas Special, you can still watch the full replay with an active subscription to Industrious Family Theater—along with many more films created to nourish your family’s soul.

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Dec 27, 2025

A French Filmmaking Family Brings Old-World Charm to Our Christmas Special

Already almost two years ago now, we met a wonderful French filmmaking family. The Soodts make interesting time-travel films about the history of France, particularly the history of their region.

It has been so much fun getting to know this exciting, funny, and entertaining family. A personal favorite for me was the video they sent us of them dressed up as cowboys and having a pretend shootout while they wished Clint Eastwood a happy new year!

And now we are happy to have them contribute a segment to our Christmas Special! In this segment, we will be enjoying a silent film style short ending with a traditional French Christmas song.

Mark your calendar because you aren’t going to want to miss it:

📅 December 28th

🕰️ 5 PM Pacific Time

🎬 YouTube Premiere of this year’s Christmas Special

Can’t join us during the premiere? Don’t worry, the entire special will be available to stream on Industrious Family Theater after its release.

Watch the Industrious Family's 2025 Christmas special

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Dec 26, 2025

Radio Personality Joe McClane To Join Us For Industrious Family’s 2025 Christmas Special!

We were so honored to have Joe McClane join us at last year’s Christmas special, lending his radio voice as he read St. Luke’s account of Christ’s birth. Since then, the talk show host has also come out to Southern Idaho to film a new scene for FABIOLA. We were so excited to have this comrade in arms be St. Hilarian in the scene that changes Fulvius’ life forever.

Now, Joe McClane is joining us again, this time reading a Christmas poem for the 2025 Christmas Special. The time is getting near so mark your calendar:

📅 December 28th

🕰️ 5 PM Pacific Time

🎬 YouTube Premiere of this year’s Christmas Special

Can’t join us during the premiere? Don’t worry, the entire special will be available to stream on Industrious Family Theater after its release.

Watch the Industrious Family's 2025 Christmas special

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Dec 25, 2025

Merry Christmas from Industrious Family!

Christmas is here—and that means family time, laughter, music, and memories made together. If you’re looking for something joyful, wholesome, and genuinely fun to enjoy as a family, we have something special coming your way.

The Industrious Family Theater Christmas Special is almost here, and it’s packed with the kind of entertainment families rarely find anymore: fun, cheerful, and made with your family—and your souls—in mind.

This year’s Christmas Special brings together a variety of family-friendly segments designed to make everyone smile. You’ll see familiar favorites return, along with new performances that celebrate Christ's birth with humor and Christmas joy. From festive dances and fun moments to charming short films and musical surprises, this is the kind of program you can turn on without worry and enjoy together—from kids to grandparents.

It’s festive.It’s fun.And it’s made especially for families who want entertainment that they can watch with the Holy Family.

🎬 Join us for the premiere of the Industrious Family Theater Christmas Special:

📅 December 28th

🕰️ 5 PM Pacific Time

🎄 YouTube Premiere

Can’t make it to the premiere? No problem! The entire Christmas Special will be available to stream on Industrious Family Theater, where you’ll also find more shows, films, and specials created to support joyful, faith-filled family life all year long.

If you’re tired of sorting through content that isn’t made for Catholic viewership, Industrious Family Theater was built for you. Our mission is simple:

Entertainment for your family’s soul.

Watch the Industrious Family's 2025 Christmas special

Merry Christmas from Industrious Family! 🎄

Dec 24, 2025

A Touch of Tap and Christmas Joy: Emily Hawk Joins Our Christmas Special

We are delighted to welcome Emily Hawk to this year’s Christmas Special with a tap dance performance. Emily recently joined the FABIOLA cast as Fabiola, and we’re thrilled to showcase another facet of her talent this Christmastide.

This festive tap segment is just one of many beautiful moments planned for the evening—truly something you won’t want to miss.

Mark your calendar:

📅 December 28th

🕰️ 5 PM Pacific Time

🎬 YouTube Premiere of this year’s Christmas Special

Can’t join us during the premiere? No worries—the entire special will be available to stream on Industrious Family Theater after its release.

👉 Watch the Industrious Family's 2025 Christmas special

#IndustriousFamilyTheater #RebuildChristianArt #KeepChristinChristmas #CatholicChristmas #Christmas2025 #PositiveEntertainment #CatholicFilm

Dec 23, 2025

A Fan-Favorite Returns: The Gofers’ New Christmas Line Dance

The Gofers Get a Grip podcast has been a hit with our audience. Every week, the boys come together to give you a glimpse of what their week was like, what they are thinking, and giving insights of what their favorite past times are.

Last year, a well-loved segment of our Christmas special was the Gofers' line dance. This year, they are back with a new Christmas line dance! Join us when their new dance is released:

📅 December 28th

🕰️ 5 PM Pacific Time

🎬 YouTube Premiere of this year’s Christmas Special

Can’t join us during the premiere? Don’t worry, the entire special will be available to stream on Industrious Family Theater after its release.

Watch the Industrious Family's 2025 Christmas special

#IndustriousFamilyTheater #RebuildChristianArt #KeepChristinChristmas #CatholicChristmas #Christmas2025 #PositiveEntertainment #CatholicFilm

Dec 19, 2025

Why We Built Industrious Family Theater

Industrious Family Theater was made out of a simple need: families want entertainment that aligns with their beliefs.

As Catholic filmmakers, we experienced firsthand how difficult it is to find films that uphold virtue, respect the family, and don’t require constant vigilance. So instead of waiting for someone else to solve the problem, we built a solution.

The Theater brings together independent Catholic filmmakers from around the world—young artists who are committed to telling stories without compromising their beliefs.

Every subscription supports these creators and encourages them in their mission of telling good stories.

This Christmas, when you subscribe or gift the Theater, you’re not just watching movies—you’re helping rebuild Catholic art.

Subscribe to Industrious Family Theater to watch now!

And don’t forget to mark your calendar:

📅 December 28th🎬 YouTube Premiere of this year’s Christmas Special

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Dec 18, 2025

Stream Catholic Christmas Films the Whole Family Will Love

Are you looking for Catholic films to stream this season? Industrious Family Theater is here to help!

With over two dozen films made by Catholics for Catholics, our streaming service brings wholesome, faith-filled entertainment right into your home. This Christmas, enjoy stories that celebrate charity, hope, and the true meaning of the season—including:

A Home for Christmas A young girl’s generosity for a poor soul is about to land her in a new life and home.Christmas Treasure No explosions, shoot-outs, or duels…Just a homeless man with a generous heart.Merry Anne Bright An insecure elf, lost in the commercial meaning of Christmas, learns from Santa Claus Who Christmas is really about.Industrious Family’s 2024 Christmas Special The 2024 Christmas Special, hosted by Mary and Faustina, showcases two Industrious Family Films’ shorts along with various performances by the Bowen family, offering an action-packed, Christ-centered celebration with eleven unique segments.

Pop the popcorn, gather your family, and enjoy movies that warm the heart with entertainment for your family's soul.

Subscribe to Industrious Family Theater to watch last year's special now!

And don’t forget to mark your calendar:

📅 December 28th🎬 YouTube Premiere of this year’s Christmas Special

#IndustriousFamilyTheater #RebuildChristianArt #KeepChristinChristmas #CatholicChristmas #Christmas2025 #PositiveEntertainment #CatholicFilm

Dec 17, 2025

It’s The Small Christmas Traditions That Matter Most

Everyone has their own favorite Christmas memories. Whether it is a special event that they do every year, or a favorite activity, or even just the way they unwrap the presents Christmas morning, it always amazes me how it seems that the little things are what end up being people’s favorite memories and traditions.

For me, one of my favorite Christmas traditions revolves around our nativity sets. Every year, Mom sends the Baby Jesus from each set to Santa. Christmas morning, each of us has one of the Baby Jesuses in our stockings. Before we open any of the presents, we place the Baby Jesus in the appropriate nativity set.

It’s a small thing, but it starts the day off right by reminding us that this is the day that Christ came into the world and He is the reason for the season. It also adds a little to the Advent preparation not to have Baby Jesus arrive until Christmas Day! Until then, the Mary and Joseph statues look down in loving anticipation at an empty manger as though they too cannot wait to see the Christ Child appear on Christmas morning.

So take the time to pass on a Christmas tradition this year or make up your own. We love our Christmas traditions and now we are beginning to share them with you during our Christmas Special. Maybe start a new tradition of watching Industrious Family Films’ Christmas Specials every year!

These events are jam packed with songs, dances, movies, and of course, our favorite memories.

And don’t forget to mark your calendar:

📅 December 28th🎬 YouTube Premiere of this year’s Christmas Special

Pop the popcorn, gather your family, and enjoy movies that warm the heart and entertain your family's soul.

Subscribe to Industrious Family Theater to watch last year's special now!

#IndustriousFamilyTheater #RebuildChristianArt #KeepChristinChristmas #CatholicChristmas #Christmas2025 #PositiveEntertainment #CatholicFilm

Dec 16, 2025

See You At Our Christmas Special?

Mark your calendars! Our second annual Christmas special is coming out on December 28th on our website and on our YouTube channel.

This year’s special is going to include your favorite segments from last year including:

• Dancing
• Singing, and
• Christmas memories

Sign up for our newsletter to get notified when our Christmas special premieres on December 28th!

Dec 12, 2025

The Greatest Story Ever Told Continues To Unfold: Roses in December

We know the story well, but every year it is worth remembering and celebrating. Our Lady of Guadalupe changed the course of history in the New World with the profound impact of thousands being baptized not all that different than Pentecost. The New World owes its Catholic heritage to the Blessed Virgin.

The roses scattered out onto the floor from his cloak.

The Patroness of the Americas had spoken to one of the lowliest members of the society, Jaun Diego, a mere peasant and farmer. She asked him to take a message to the Bishop, but the Bishop had asked for a sign. In response, she asked Jaun Diego to cut Castilian roses and carry them to the Bishop. She even arranged them in his cloak, or tilma, herself. These roses would not have been in bloom on a stony hill at this time of year, let alone roses known to grow in Spain, but not the new world.

Why didn't she just appear directly to the Bishop and cut out the middle man?

Stories of heavenly visions to the small, the humble, the unknown abound. It seems that angels and the Blessed Virgin choose the least likely from a human perspective to carry these messages. Perhaps they are better able to hear them and not lean on their own understanding. We can hope that we would be among the ones that can hear. For it is better to be among the small, the humble, the few who are able to hear and bring God's messages to those who seek. Like the shepherds who went to witness the birth of Our Lord in a lowly stable, a young French peasant gathering firewood (St. Bernadette), the shepherd children of Fatima, or Jaun Diego on Tepeyac Hill, may God and his Holy Mother speak to us and through us.

Enjoy the feast day today and remember that we have a powerful patroness in Our Lady of Guadalupe. She is the Virgin Most Powerful who crushes the head of the serpent. Happy Feast day of Our Lady of Guadalupe!

Dec 12, 2025

Last Year’s Christmas Special Is Available to Stream Now!

Last year, we hosted our first Christmas Special!

We were happy to collaborate with Catholic pro-life singer and musician Jordan Sax to bring you his latest song.

Our friend from England and the Chief Operating Officer for LifeSiteNews Paul Smeaton, recited a Christmas poem.

The Bowen family shared the memories that are attached to many of the ornaments on their Christmas tree.

The Marsh authors joined us, sharing a chapter from their new novel, Peace Versus Passion. Becket and Patrick entertained with a dance choreographed by a Catholic filmmaking friend from France with a few embellishments from Producer Kathleen. And, of course, Joe McClane joined us and read Saint Luke’s account of Christ’s birth.

Plus, we all had a wonderful evening joining you live and hearing from all of you.

If you missed the event last year, we invite you to watch the replay now on Industrious Family Theater.

And don’t forget to mark your calendar:

📅 December 28th

🎬 YouTube Premiere of this year’s Christmas Special

Pop the popcorn, gather your family, and enjoy movies that warm the heart and entertainment your family's soul.

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Dec 11, 2025

✨ A Heartwarming Christmas Short: A Home For Christmas Now Streaming! 🎄

Advent is the perfect time to gather the family and enjoy delightful stories—and our short film A Home For Christmas fits the bill! Originally released during 2024's Christmas Special, it’s now available to watch on Industrious Family Theater.

This touching story follows a poor young girl who gives her last penny to have a Mass said for the holy soul closest to heaven. As she leaves the Church, a mysterious gentleman appears and sends her to find a new home with a friend of his. In a beautiful twist, it turns out the gentleman was none other than the very poor soul she prayed for—just released from purgatory!

Subscribe to Industrious Family Theater to watch A Home For Christmas on its own or along with the 2024 Christmas Special.

Be sure to mark your calendar:

📅 December 28th

🎬 YouTube Premiere of this year’s Christmas Special

Heat the cocoa, gather your family and make it a Christmas movie night filled with entertainment for your family's the soul.

Subscribe to Industrious Family Theater to watch now!

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