From the Company That Brought You “America Reads the Bible,” Great American Media Launches “America Sings the Anthem” to Honor America’s 250th Birthday

Accepting submissions until May 25 | Featured Voices to Help Open the Day Nationwide Beginning July 4

NEW YORK (April 27, 2026) — After bringing America Reads the Bible into millions of homes across the country, Great American Media is inviting Americans to participate in America Sings the Anthem, a nationwide call to share their rendition of The Star-Spangled Banner in honor of America’s 250th birthday.

As part of this historic milestone, Great American Media aims to celebrate the enduring spirit and patriotism of the United States by issuing a national call for voices from across the country to participate. From students and choirs to service members, first responders, families, and entire communities, Americans are invited to take part in a shared expression of gratitude, pride, and unity.

“The National Anthem is more than a song — it’s a sacred reminder of the courage, sacrifice, and enduring spirit that make our freedoms possible,” said Bill Abbott, President & CEO of Great American Media. “After witnessing the powerful way Americans came together to read Scripture, we felt called to create another shared moment — one that is simple, unifying, and deeply meaningful. This is about participation. It’s about honoring our past, celebrating who we are, and coming together as one nation.”

Submissions will be accepted through May 31, 2026. Beginning July 4, select performances will be featured across Great American Media platforms as part of a national showcase highlighting voices from communities across the country.

As part of the initiative, Great American Media is also continuing its commitment to tradition by featuring the national anthem daily at 6:00 a.m. on Great American Family. Through America Sings the Anthem, Americans from across the country will be invited to help open the broadcast day, bringing real voices into homes each morning in a moment of reflection and unity.

America Sings the Anthem reflects Great American Media’s ongoing mission to champion content that celebrates faith, family, and country, offering viewers meaningful, values-driven programming and opportunities to participate in shared national moments.

The initiative is open to individuals and groups of all ages. Participants are encouraged to record their performance wherever they are, at home, on their front porch, at school, in church, on base, or in their community. There are no rankings or winners. Instead, submissions will be reviewed for inclusion, with featured performances representing a broad cross-section of voices, traditions, and experiences from across the nation.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

• Record your performance of The Star-Spangled Banner in 90 seconds or less
• Submit your entry by completing the form and uploading your video (.mp4 or .mov) at pureflix.com/anthem

IMPORTANT DATES

• April 9–May 25: Submissions Open
• May 26–June 14: Review Process
• Beginning July 4, 2026: Featured Voices Announced and Showcased

ABOUT GREAT AMERICAN MEDIA  

Great American Media is the leader 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 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. 

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Erika Kirk to Read Gospel Account at ‘America Reads the Bible’ Friday

Turning Point USA CEO joins Dallas Jenkins, Franklin Graham, Mike Pompeo and others in national Scripture reading event

WASHINGTON, DC (April 23, 2026) — Erika Kirk, who stepped into leadership of Turning Point USA following the tragic loss of her husband, Charlie Kirk, will join America Reads the Bible Friday evening as the national event enters its sixth day.



Live streamed on Great American Pure Flix and held at the Museum of the Bible in celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, the weeklong, cover-to-cover Bible reading, featuring nearly 500 leaders, will transition from the Old Testament to the New Testament on Friday, April 24.



In a pre-recorded segment, Kirk, wearing a white blazer and a green “Freedom” cap, will read the account of Jesus Christ’s resurrection, including the discovery of the empty tomb and His post-resurrection appearances.

She will be joined by a notable lineup of leaders and cultural voices, including Dallas Jenkins, Franklin Graham, Mike Pompeo, Rebekah Allick, Julia Reilly, Laura Osnes, and Brett Varvel.

Since launching April 19, millions have tuned in via Pure Flix or attended in person. Earlier this week, a recorded reading by Donald Trump from 2 Chronicles 7:11–22 marked a historic moment—the first time since Ronald Reagan that a sitting president has publicly read the passage.

America Reads the Bible was inspired in 2024 when Bunni Pounds, founder of Christians Engaged, envisioned a national call to Scripture reading and discipleship during a visit to the Museum of the Bible.

THURSDAY RECAP

Day five featured Samuel Rodriguez (Jeremiah 33–34); Rafael Cruz (Ezekiel 33–34); Ted Cruz (Ezekiel 35–36); Steve Green (Isaiah 31–32); Jackie Green (Isaiah 31–32); Greg Abbott (Isaiah 43); and James Lankford (Isaiah 38–40).

America Reads the Bible continues through Saturday, April 25, streaming live daily from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. ET at PureFlix.com. Daily schedules are available online.

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ABOUT AMERICA READS THE BIBLE

America Reads the Bible is organized around the theme One Week. One Nation. One Book. and continues to invite Americans to pause, listen, and reflect as Scripture is lifted aloud in the nation’s capital.

ABOUT GREAT AMERICAN MEDIA 

Great American Media is the leader 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 series; Great American Pure Flix, the leading faith and family streaming service; Great American Faith & Living, the unscripted companion network; andGFam+, 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.

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President Donald J. Trump Reads 2 Chronicles 7 on Pure Flix During America Reads the Bible

Historic Moment as Sitting President Participates in Weeklong Public Reading of Scripture

WASHINGTON — April 21, 2026 — America Reads the Bible marked a historic moment Tuesday evening when President Donald J. Trump read 2 Chronicles 7:11–22 as part of the ongoing weeklong public reading of Scripture at the Museum of the Bible.

The President’s reading, prerecorded in the Oval Office and broadcast during the 6 p.m. ET hour, centered on one of the most widely cited passages in American spiritual life: “If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.”

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The selection reflects a passage long associated with prayer, humility, and national reflection. While presidents throughout American history have quoted Scripture, none have read a lengthy, uninterrupted section of Scripture from the Oval Office, occurring without commentary or being integrated into a speech or public address. Not since President Ronald Reagan in the 1980s has a sitting president quoted the popular passage to the nation. 

“I am so deeply impacted by the power of the leader of the free world reading the Bible in simplicity,” said Bunni Pounds, President and CEO of Christians Engaged and visionary of America Reads the Bible. “This is historic moment of healing for our nation that we will never forget.”

President Trump’s participation came during a week in which nearly 500 leaders from ministry, public service, entertainment, and civic life are reading the Bible aloud from Genesis to Revelation. 

“This was a meaningful and humbling moment,” said Bill Abbott, President and CEO of Great American Media. “To see the President of the United States simply read Scripture, not as a speech, not as commentary, but as the Word itself, underscores what this week is about. America Reads the Bible has resonated far beyond Washington. We estimate that millions of people will have tuned in to the event by week’s end. We are honored that Pure Flix has been able to deliver Scripture into homes and churches, allowing people to pause and listen to the Word.”

We believe millions will have engaged with this reading by the end of the week. It’s a privilege for Pure Flix to open that door, to carry Scripture beyond the Museum and into living rooms, churches, and communities across the country where people can simply pause and listen to the Word.

America Reads the Bible continues daily through Saturday, April 25, from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. ET at the Museum of the Bible. The readings will move through 1 Samuel and 2 Samuel, the Kings, Chronicles, Psalms, Proverbs, the Prophets, and into the New Testament before concluding in Revelation.

The livestream remains free and accessible nationwide at PureFlix.com, where viewers may join at any time.

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ABOUT GREAT AMERICAN MEDIA  

Great American Media is the leader 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 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. 

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Great American Media Partners with Minivela to Develop and Distribute Micro-Drama Slate for U.S. Hispanic and Latin American Audiences

Partnership to Power Launch of Pure Flix Familia, Combining Mobile-First Storytelling, Cultural Relevance, and Brand Integration Opportunities 

NEW YORK, NY — April 8, 2026 — Great American Media today announced a micro drama development, distribution, and marketing partnership with Minivela, the first vertical shorts platform created specifically for U.S. Hispanic and Latin American audiences. The alliance will power the launch and expansion of Pure Flix Familia, a new Spanish-language and bilingual destination dedicated to faith- and family-centered storytelling, set to debut later this year.

The collaboration places both companies at the forefront of the rapidly expanding micro-drama category, combining Pure Flix’s established audience in faith and family entertainment with Minivela’s creator-driven, mobile-first production model tailored for U.S. Hispanic and Latin American viewers.

The announcement was made in New York during the ANA GrowthFronts, where Great American Pure Flix President and CEO Bill Abbott joined Minivela co-founders Manny Ruiz and Carlos Ponce to formally unveil the partnership, underscoring a shared commitment to advancing mobile-first, culturally resonant storytelling for Latino audiences.

Under the multi-project agreement, Minivela will produce a curated slate of premium micro-dramas—including original IP and adaptations from Pure Flix’s extensive content library—designed specifically for vertical viewing and values-driven audiences.

Following extensive due diligence, Pure Flix selected Minivela as its strategic partner based on the company’s decades-long track record across Hispanic media, storytelling, and film production, as well as its early leadership in the vertical short-form space.

“Manny and Carlos have a tremendous track record for innovation spanning decades in Hispanic media, entertainment, and cultural storytelling,” said Bill Abbott, President & CEO of Great American Pure Flix. “We’re delighted to build Pure Flix Familia with a highly creative and strategic partner that, like us, is deeply committed to storytelling that resonates with Latino audiences across the U.S. and Latin America.”

As part of the partnership, Minivela will leverage Pure Flix’s first-party audience insights to inform the development of new micro-dramas and adaptations tailored to family audiences. The slate will include vertical shorts in Spanish, English, and Spanglish, with production anchored in Miami, Los Angeles, New York, and key locations across Latin America.

In addition to producing exclusive content for Pure Flix Familia, Minivela will collaborate with Pure Flix on select distribution opportunities for its family-focused IP and advise on content acquisition strategies aimed at expanding reach among U.S. Hispanic and Latin American audiences. The companies will also work together on brand integrations and advertiser partnerships, creating new opportunities and distribution for marketers to connect with audiences through culturally relevant, story-driven content.

“What makes this partnership especially meaningful to me is the opportunity it creates for Latino writers, directors, and creators to bring their voices to values-driven storytelling within the Pure Flix Familia ecosystem,” said actor, producer, and Minivela co-founder Carlos Ponce, who is also set to star in upcoming Pure Flix Familia projects to be announced.

“Minivela could not be more aligned with the positive, compelling, faith- and family-centered stories we’re being entrusted to create with Pure Flix Familia,” said Ruiz, CEO of Minivela. “At a time when much of the micro-drama space is driven by volume over value, we’re proud to partner with Pure Flix to deliver universal stories that truly entertain, uplift, and connect.”

The alliance underscores Pure Flix’s long-term strategy to build a multi-platform ecosystem serving audiences seeking trusted, family entertainment, while positioning Minivela as a key creative and production partner in scaling culturally relevant, mobile-first storytelling.

Pure Flix Familia will launch later this year as a dedicated Spanish-language and bilingual destination rooted in faith, family, and universal values—expanding the Pure Flix mission to serve one of the fastest-growing and most underserved audiences in the global streaming marketplace.

ABOUT GREAT AMERICAN MEDIA

Great American Media is the leader 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 A MINIVELA PRODUCTION, LLC

Co-headquartered in Los Angeles and Miami, Minivela is a bilingual vertical shorts entertainment platform dedicated to producing cinematic, culturally resonant drama series for U.S. Hispanic and Latin American audiences. By blending influencer-driven storytelling with high-quality production, Minivela delivers stories that reflect the humor, heart, and diversity of Latino life across the Americas.

The company is a joint venture between actor Carlos Ponce, Brilla Media, and Numatec, and features advertiser and content partnerships with Nueva Network and strategic exclusive production partnerships with Chicano Hollywood on the West Coast. 

The family-friendly digital films are accessible for free on all social media platforms, including Instagram, YouTube, TikTok @MinivelaTV, and as well as through adtech conglomerate Numatec’s distribution partnerships. Combined with Brilla Media’s Nuestro Media network, brand sponsors can secure audiences effectively across digital, CTV, and other platforms.

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Prison Fellowship and Great American Pure Flix Partner To Bring Powerful Stories of Redemption to Streaming Audiences Nationwide

From Prison to Purpose: “Restoring Hope” Starts Streaming Exclusively on Great American Pure Flix on April 2

Faith-Forward Films Reveal Stories of Restoration from Men and Women Whose Painful Pasts and Harmful Choices Result in a Radical Encounter with Jesus

WASHINGTON, D.C., April 2, 2026 — Prison Fellowship, the nation’s largest Christian nonprofit serving currently and formerly incarcerated people and their families and a leading advocate for criminal justice reform, today announced a new collaboration with Great American Media to bring a collection of powerful stories of redemption to Great American Pure Flix. America’s top faith and family entertainment company will be the exclusive streaming home to “Restoring Hope,” which begins streaming exclusively on April 2.

Through this agreement, Great American Pure Flix subscribers will gain access to character-driven films that follow men and women behind bars, and those rebuilding their lives after incarceration, as they encounter Jesus and experience profound personal transformation, revealing irrefutable proof that God is moving in the hardest of hearts and in the darkest of places. These true stories highlight radical redemption, restored families, renewed purpose and the power of a second chance.

“Restoring Hope” launches with a special documentary called “The Power of a Second Chance,” which features the remarkable transformation of five lives. Millions of viewers will be able to watch the shows on the Great American Pure Flix app, available on major platforms and devices, including Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Samsung Smart TVs, Chromecast, iOS/Android mobile and Xbox. Content will also be available on Great American Family’s linear TV channel through partner platforms such as YouTube TV.

“This unique collaboration between Prison Fellowship and Great American Pure Flix provides a rare glimpse behind prison walls to reveal a God who pursues, forgives and renews those who believed they were too far gone for grace,” said Heather Rice-Minus, president and CEO, Prison Fellowship. “We’re grateful to Great American Media for the opportunity to showcase these powerful shows and invite viewers to see that if God is able to move among the darkest corners of the country, His power can surely bring hope and healing to us all.”    

“Great American Pure Flix is dedicated to storytelling that reflects faith, family and country,” said Bill Abbott, president and CEO, Great American Media. “Our collaboration with Prison Fellowship brings forward powerful, true stories of men and women who have experienced real transformation. These are the kinds of stories our audience connects with—honest, meaningful and centered on the hope that no one is beyond God’s reach.”

Prison Fellowship

Celebrating 50 years of prison ministry, Prison Fellowship is the nation’s largest Christian nonprofit equipping the Church to serve currently and formerly incarcerated people and their families, and to advocate for justice and human dignity. Prison Fellowship and its church partners encounter Jesus with those behind bars, breaking cycles of crime and prayerfully anticipating a revival of justice, mercy and hope in our culture.

Great American Media

Great American Media is the leader 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.

Media Contact:

Susan Merriman

Director of Communications

Prison Fellowship

303.775.2634

susan_merriman@pfm.org

Interviews are available by contacting Susan Merriman, Prison Fellowship director of communications, at 303.775.2634 or by responding to this email.

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Nearly 500 Leaders Unite to Call America Back to Scripture Post-Easter

From Vision to Reality: America Reads the Bible, April 18–25

WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 26, 2026) — A moment of inspiration inside the Museum of the Bible in 2024 has grown into a national gathering centered on Scripture during a milestone year in American history.

During that visit, Bunni Pounds, founder and president of Christians Engaged, said she felt led to organize a public call to Bible reading and discipleship—an idea that has become America Reads the Bible.

From April 18–25, 2026, nearly 500 Christian leaders and 120 ministries will gather in Washington, D.C., for a continuous, week-long reading of Scripture from Genesis to Revelation. Hosted at the World Stage Theater inside the Museum of the Bible and livestreamed nationally on Great American Pure Flix, the event will launch two weeks after Easter, to coincide with the 250th anniversary of the United States.

Organized around the theme “One Week. One Nation. One Book,” the gathering is designed to highlight the enduring role of Scripture in shaping both personal faith and the broader American story.

“The vision was to see leaders from across the country publicly express their dependence on Scripture—and invite others to do the same,” Pounds said.

The week will begin with an opening event on April 18, 7 p.m. EST at National Community Church (Capitol Turnaround), followed by seven full days of readings April 19-25 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. EST at the Museum of the Bible. Thousands are expected to participate in person and via livestream at PureFlix.com.

Hosted by Christians Engaged in partnership with Great American Pure Flix and a coalition of ministries, America Reads the Bible is positioned as more than a single gathering but as a growing movement focused on discipleship, Scripture engagement and long-term spiritual renewal.

The format of the event draws from a consistent pattern found in Scripture: public reading as a catalyst for revival. Organizers point to moments in the Old Testament — such as the leadership of King Josiah and the readings led by Ezra and Nehemiah — when the declaration of God’s Word preceded repentance and restoration.

Following that model, participants will read Scripture aloud throughout the week, representing a wide range of backgrounds and professions, while emphasizing a shared commitment to the Bible as a foundational text.

Leaders, Ministry Partners Read ‘Full Arc of Scripture’

Among the nearly 500 readers is a wide range of ministry, government, academic, public, and media leaders who will cover the full narrative arc of Scripture throughout the week live or by video. Selected participants and their scripture readings are below. Click here for the full list of readers and their assigned scripture verses: https://www.americareadsthebible.com/agenda

More than 120 ministry partners will unite, including Museum of the Bible, Dallas Theological Seminary, WallBuilders, Bott Radio Network, Time to Revive, Whitaker House Publishing, Andrew Wommack Ministries, National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference, Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN), National Religious Broadcasters Association (NRB TV), Allen Jackson Ministries, Waterstone Foundation, Colson Center, Family Research Council, Family Policy Alliance Foundation, First Liberty Institute, Her Voice MVMT, Jack Graham Ministries, Pray.com, and more than 80 other ministries across denominational lines. Worship leaders, including Danny Gokey, Phil King, Leeland, Meredith Andrews, and Dustin Smith, will create worship moments during the event. Find a full list here: https://www.americareadsthebible.com/our-partners

At its core, America Reads the Bible is both a commemoration and a call—inviting individuals, churches, and communities to re-engage with Scripture as the nation marks its 250th year.

“When America honored Scripture, we flourished. When we sidelined it, we lost our way,” Pounds said. “No policy can ultimately address the condition of the human heart. This is an invitation to return to something deeper.”

About America Reads the Bible

America Reads the Bible is an initiative of Christians Engaged, founded by Bunni Pounds in 2019, and a ministry of Family Policy Alliance Foundation. The event is produced and distributed by Great American Pure Flix. For additional information, visit www.AmericaReadsTheBible.com.

Full Agenda Now Available at AmericareadstheBible.com

The full Bible reader schedule is now available at https://www.americareadsthebible.com/agenda The public can also register for the livestream, get tickets for the in-person experience and find resources to get their churches involved.

Media Contacts

Media interested in covering America Reads the Bible in person or remotely should visit the press page at https://www.americareadsthebible.com/press.

To coordinate media interviews, please contact:
Gregg Wooding – gregg@iampronline.com  (972) 567-7660

Aubrey Grasz – media@Americareadsthebible.com  (402) 677-4640

Debbie Davis –media@crosswindpr.com (214) 802-8979

Great American Media CEO Bill Abbott Shares Vision to Reclaim the American Family with NRB President Troy Miller at Annual NRB Convention

NASHVILLE, Tenn. | February 27, 2026 – During a powerful and candid fireside conversation at theNational Religious Broadcasters Convention (NRB), Great American Media President & CEO Bill Abbott shared his bold vision for reclaiming faith, family, and country to the center of American entertainment. Speaking with the President and CEO of National Religious Broadcasters, Troy A. Miller, Abbott reflected on the 5^th anniversary of the founding of Great American Media and the company’s unwavering leadership in our homes for uplifting, faith-centered storytelling across both linear television and streaming.

“In an age where entertainment reflects counter-culture beliefs that marginalize faith and family, Great American Media has developed several platforms in the past five years that truly reflects, showcases, and uplifts the American spirit, as reflected in our title, Great American Media,” said Abbott.

To watch the Great American Fireside Chat, click here.

Building a Platform for Cultural Renewal

Founded in June 2021, Great American Media launched its flagship network, Great American Family, during one of the most challenging periods in television history — the height of the COVID-19 pandemic and a dramatic decline in cable viewers as streaming platforms rose to prominence.  Despite early headwinds, the company quickly established itself as a trusted destination for viewers seeking wholesome entertainment on both traditional linear cable television and streaming.

Today, Great American Family reaches approximately 50 million homes, with recent carriage agreements including YouTube TV. The company also distributes on Great American Pure Flix, the leading faith and family streaming service, offering 24/7 content free from what Abbott described as “social engineering” and cultural compromise.

“I believe the vast majority of Americans are tired of the leftist, secular agenda being forced on them by cultural elites.  Great American is, and always will be, unwavering in our beliefs.” Abbott said.

Standing Firm Amid Industry Bias

Abbott addressed the cultural tension facing faith-based entertainment, acknowledging the challenges of operating in an industry that often marginalizes traditional values.

“When you represent faith, family, and country, that’s not the most popular place to be in Hollywood,” Abbott noted. “But the audience demand is undeniable. Viewers want content that strengthens families and reflects their beliefs.”

Miller praised Abbott’s perseverance, calling the company’s growth “a real answer to prayer.”

Expanding Original Programming in 2026

Looking ahead, Great American Media will continue expanding its slate of original films and series in 2026, including:

With new original content premiering weekly and multi-platform promotion across linear and streaming, Great American Media remains uniquely positioned in the marketplace.

“We are the only true 24/7 provider of faith and family content across both linear and streaming,” Abbott said. “There’s never a content issue, only strong, uplifting programming.”

A Mission Beyond Entertainment

The conversation concluded with a call to action for audiences to support content that strengthens families and affirms traditional values.

“Great American Media exists to serve the American family,” Abbott said. “We are committed to storytelling that brings families together around what matters most.”

About NRB:

NRB is a nonpartisan, international association of Christian communicators whose member organizations represent millions of listeners, viewers, and readers. To protect the free speech rights of our members to speak Biblical truth by advocating those rights in governmental, corporate, and media sectors; and to foster excellence, integrity, and accountability in our membership by providing networking, educational, ministry, and relational opportunities.

About Troy A. Miller:

Troy A. Miller, a senior executive with more than 30 years of management and business experience, was elected as President and CEO of NRB in July 2022. He had served as the interim CEO of NRB since March 2019. Under Miller’s leadership, the association has recaptured a strong financial position, grown its membership, and significantly enhanced programming, networking, sponsorship, and exhibition aspects of the annual NRB International Christian Media Convention. Miller is also currently President & CEO of NRBTV, where he has served since June 2005.

Great American Media:

Great American Media is the leader 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.

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Star-Studded Opening Launches National Bible Reading for America’s 250th Anniversary

Candace Cameron Bure, Patricia Heaton, and Cameron and BJ Arnett join national call to Scripture, April 18

WASHINGTON, D.C. (February 11, 2026) — A star-studded gathering of celebrities, ministry leaders, and elected officials will kick off America Reads the Bible, a week-long, nationwide Scripture-reading event commemorating America’s 250th birthday, with a live-streamed opening celebration, April 18 at 7 PM ET.

The event will be held at the National Community Church in Washington, D.C. Great American Pure Flix has the honor of streaming the 90-minute opening celebration, which will feature some of the nation’s most recognizable voices sharing personal stories about the transformative impact of the Bible in their lives.

Featured Participants

Participating in the opening ceremony are Patricia Heaton (Everybody Loves Raymond, The Middle), representatives from Congress and the Administration, and national spokespersons Cameron and BJ Arnett (The Forge, CEO’s Camy Arnett Production Studios) and Candace Cameron Bure (Actress and CEO CandyRock Entertainment).

In addition, David Barton (WallBuilders) will highlight America’s rich biblical history, while Pastor Allen Jackson (World Outreach Church), Tony Perkins (Family Research Council), Matt Potter (Pray.com), Dr. Adam Wright (Dallas Baptist University), Doug Deason (Great American Media), Kyle Lance Martin (Time to Revive), and Bunni Pounds (Christians Engaged) share personal testimonies of the power of the Bible and call the nation back to its foundational truth for the wellbeing of America.

Throughout the evening, worship leaders Leeland Mooring (Way Maker) and Phil King (Heal Our Land) are scheduled to lead the nation in worship through music. 

Vision and Purpose

“National leaders from every sphere of influence will testify to their dependence on the Bible as some of the busiest people on the planet and call America back to God’s Word daily,” said Pounds, who is founder and president of Christians Engaged and the visionary behind America Reads the Bible. Pounds said the initiative was inspired by the book of Ezra, where Scripture was read publicly as a catalyst for spiritual renewal.

“We believe the Word of God simply read and listened to can transform hearts, families, communities, and nations,” Pounds added. “We’re inviting Americans to listen or read aloud together in a powerful act of unity and faith for our 250^th Birthday of America.”

Bill Abbott, President and CEO of Great American Media, said, “America Reads the Bible is a reminder that the values and freedoms we cherish didn’t appear out of nowhere, they were shaped, in many ways, by the Word of God.

“We’re grateful to partner on this historic event, and we’re honored to make the livestream available through Great American Pure Flix so families across the country can participate, wherever they are.”

April 19–25, National Scripture Reading and Readers

The national observance will continue April 19–25 with seven consecutive days of public Scripture readings from the World Stage Theatre at the Museum of the Bible, where more than 100 national ministries and 475+ national leaders will read the Bible aloud—from Genesis to Revelation. The public is invited to attend in person at the Museum of the Bible or register to join the livestream at AmericaReadsTheBible.com.

Among the latest confirmed participants include comedian Chonda Pierce, business icon Kathy Ireland, singer Colton Dixon, and John Cooper, Skillet lead singer, along with a whole list of actors and creatives – Nathan Gamble, Kevin Sorbo, Todd Terry, Jen Lilley, Brett Varvel, Julia Reilly, Ashley Wood, Laura Osnes and Butch Hartman. Other Christian voices in the arts involved as readers include filmmakers – Dallas Jenkins, Andy Erwin, Chris Juen and Chad Gundersen and musicians and songwriters – Danny Gokey, Kim Walker-Smith, Meredith Andrews, Leeland Mooring, Phil King, Dustin Smith, Marty Goetz, Daniel Calveti, Matt Gilman, UPPERROOM, Chichi Onyekanne, Hannah Brazney, Jack Mooring, Klaus Kuehn, Clayton Brooks, Bethany Stephens, and Jennie Lee Riddle. More participants are being announced every day here.

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Inside Faith and Fame: Bill Abbott Hosts Exclusive Summer Interviews with Influential Voices on Pure Flix Premium

Jep & Jessica Robertson of ‘Duck Dynasty,’ Gary Sinise, and others to join Great American Media CEO & President Bill Abbott to talk faith in Hollywood, new projects and more

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) TUESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2025 –  This summer, Great American Media, Great American Family, and Great American Pure Flix are turning up the heat with a powerful new interview series that puts faith, family, and purpose front and center. In a lineup of exclusive, live conversations airing only on Pure Flix Premium, CEO Bill Abbott sits down with some of the most influential voices in faith entertainment and culture, each one championing the values that matter most. From reality TV favorites to Hollywood veterans, bestselling authors, and bold faith leaders, these interviews offer a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the people inspiring change through conviction and storytelling.

Guests include: Jep and Jessica Robertson of “Duck Dynasty;”Gary Sinise, Actor, Humanitarian, and Founder of the Gary Sinise Foundation; Spouse-ly Founder Monica Fullerton; columnist, broadcaster, and bestselling author Carrie Sheffield; faith and family advocate and the Vice President of Moms for America, Debbie Kraulidis, and more.

“Good entertainment should provide hope, reflect the best society has to offer, and redirect us when we falter. That’s the kind of content we aim to create at Great American Media and Great American Pure Flix: entertainment rooted in faith and family values,” said Bill Abbott. “We aren’t afraid to put God and Jesus back at the center of what we do and reinforce the principles that secular entertainment has left in the dustbin.”

Pure Flix Premium allows viewers to immerse themselves in faith-based entertainment that uplifts family values while also supporting faith-based storytelling. It connects you with a community dedicated to meaningful content in a world that craves it.

“As we commemorate America’s 250th anniversary, Great American Media is honored to celebrate this historic milestone with a powerful interview series on Pure Flix Premium,” said Abbott. “These conversations with influential voices in faith and culture highlight the enduring significance of our nation’s values—faith, family, and purpose—in shaping today’s culture and inspiring future generations to carry forward the legacy of our 250-year journey.”

To watch the live and exclusive interviews, become a Pure Flix Premium Member today. Discover more about the guests to appear with Bill Abbott on Pure Flix Premium this summer:

Jep & Jessica Robertson

Jep and Jessica Robertson are known for their roles on A&E’s “Duck Dynasty” and their dedication to family values and community involvement. They are the authors of “The Good, the Bad, and the Grace of God” and “Dear Valor.” They also starred in Dynasty spin-offs “Jep & Jessica: Growing the Dynasty” and Fox Nation’s “Duck Family Treasure.” The couple resides in West Monroe, Louisiana, with their five children.

Gary Sinise, Gary Sinise Foundation

Gary Sinise’s stage, film, and television career has spanned more than four decades. In 1974, at 18 years old, he co-founded Chicago’s Steppenwolf Theatre Company. Twenty years later, for his performance as Lt. Dan Taylor in “Forrest Gump,” he received nominations for Golden Globe, Screen Actors Guild, and Academy Awards, and earned the Best Supporting Actor Award from the National Board of Review and the Commander’s Award from the Disabled American Veterans. Other film credits include “Apollo 13,” “Ransom,” “Snake Eyes,” “Impostor,” “The Green Mile,” “Mission to Mars,” and “The Human Stain.”

For over 40 years, Gary has stood as an advocate on behalf of America’s service members. It began in the early ‘80s, supporting local Vietnam veterans groups in the Chicago area, and into the ‘90s, when his portrayal of Lt. Dan formed an enduring connection with service members throughout the military community as he worked on behalf of the Disabled American Veterans organization, which he continues to actively support today.

In 2011, to expand upon his efforts, he established the Gary Sinise Foundation with a mission to serve and honor America’s defenders, veterans, first responders, Gold Star families, and those in need. The foundation remains committed to finding new and exciting ways to give back to those who sacrifice for our nation, and encourages others to do the same.

Monica Fullerton, Spouse-ly Founder

Military life often requires wearing lots of hats, and that’s especially true for Monica. Fullerton is an ambitious corporate businesswoman turned entrepreneur, twin mom, and Air Force spouse. She has been widely recognized for her leadership and impact, including being named a Trailblazer in Tech by Military Spouse Magazine, featured on the Forbes Next 1,000 list, and selected for the MIGHTY 25 as one of the most influential leaders supporting the military community. She was also honored on the Entreprenista 100 list for leading one of the top community-driven businesses and, most recently, named to the Inc. Female Founders 200, which celebrates the most dynamic women entrepreneurs in America..

She long dreamed of becoming an entrepreneur, but she wanted her work to serve a greater purpose than simply building a business. Driven by that mission, she set out to create a space where highly transient military families – and those who have previously served – could market their products and services, no matter their duty station. From that dream, Spouse-ly was born. Monica and her team remain diligently committed to nurturing a community that emphasizes learning and income-generating opportunities for our nation’s heroes.

Carrie Sheffield, Bestselling Author

Carrie Sheffield is a columnist and broadcaster in Washington, D.C. She is the author of the bestselling book “Motorhome Prophecies: A Journey of Healing and Forgiveness,” published by Hachette Book Group.

A Senior Policy Analyst at Independent Women’s Forum, Carrie directed the Center for the American Worker and the Center for American Values at America First Policy Institute. A former White House reporter, Carrie earned a master’s in public policy from Harvard University, concentrating on business policy. She earned a B.A. with honors in communications at Brigham Young University and completed a Fulbright fellowship in Berlin. Carrie managed municipal credit risk at Goldman Sachs and served as lead analyst on a $5 billion portfolio of healthcare bonds at Moody’s Ratings.

Debbie Kraulidis, Vice President, Moms for America

As a mom of three, Debbie has successfully combined a dynamic career in the television entertainment industry, politics, special events, and music.  For over 25 years, she has produced live special events and worked for many of the top-rated national television shows, primarily covering national news stories, celebrities, and movie premieres.

Debbie’s experience also includes hosting a nationally syndicated, award-winning music video show, a Chicago-based magazine show, and being an on-air radio contributor.  Debbie has passionately utilized her professional experience serving the pro-family movement, advocating for conservative policies and causes.   Debbie has proudly served on the leadership team of several Congressional, State Representative, County, and Township campaigns, culminating in becoming an elected official twice herself as a County Commissioner and Township Trustee.  Debbie is the Vice President of one of the fastest-growing national women’s organizations – Moms for America.  She also hosts their popular weekly Moms for America Podcast and is a guest on various national media outlets discussing issues that affect moms and their families.

About Great American Media CEO & President Bill Abbott

Bill Abbott is President and Chief Executive Officer of Great American Media, home to the portfolio of family-friendly brands, including linear TV networks, Great American Family and Great American Faith & Living; streaming service Great American Pure Flix, and two FAST channels, Great American Adventures and Pure Flix. Great American Family is the company’s flagship network and features original holiday movies, rom-coms, and classic series celebrating faith, family, and country.  Over the past 12 months, the network has been the fastest-growing channel on TV.

A veteran in the television industry with over 30 years of experience, Abbott previously served as president & CEO of Crown Media Family Networks, the parent company of Hallmark Channel.

About Great American Pure Flix

Great American Pure Flix is your streaming home to the best in quality faith and family entertainment. Through a 2023 merger, Great American Pure Flix became the streaming service of Great American Media, the leading provider of wholesome, family-friendly, and inspiring movies and programs. Add in the best from Pure Flix in faith and inspirational content, and you get a streaming service unlike any other. 

Great American Media CEO Bill Abbott and Great Point Studios Founder Robert Halmi Reunite to Elevate Family-Friendly Entertainment

Former colleagues join forces to expand U.S.-based film production with a 20+ picture, multi-year deal producing original series and films domestically at Great Point Studios.

NEW YORK, NY – Embargoed July 24, 2025 – Great American Media CEO Bill Abbott today announced a new partnership with Robert Halmi, an Emmy® and Golden Globe Award-winning producer, and his Great Point Studios. The collaboration is focused on developing high-quality, original movies rooted in family values and created for audiences seeking inspiring and meaningful entertainment.

The agreement calls for nearly two-dozen films and original series to be produced by Great American Media at Great Point Studios Buffalo over the next two years. Through this partnership, the two industry veterans are building a new foundation for stateside storytelling. The initiative will also revitalize domestic film production by creating significant employment opportunities across casting, crew, and creative roles—specifically in Western New York.

Abbott and Halmi, who previously helped define the modern family film genre, bring decades of production leadership to this renewed alliance and long-term partnership. Halmi is known for founding the Hallmark Channel, where Abbott served as President & CEO for 11 years prior to launching Great American Media in 2021.

“This partnership is about raising the bar,” said Abbott. “We are committed to producing content that not only entertains but uplifts. We want to produce these films right here in the U.S., with people who share our passion for authentic, values-driven storytelling.”

“I’m thrilled to reunite with Bill Abbott and support the incredible work he’s doing at Great American Media,” said Robert Halmi, Founder of Great Point Studios. “This partnership reflects our shared vision, and we’re proud to welcome these productions to our campuses.”

Halmi is a legendary, multiple Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winning producer credited with producing more than 400 films. Abbott is credited with popularizing the original Christmas movie genre, with more than 1,000 original holiday films over 15 years—the highest-rated and highest-volume output in the genre. Their shared legacy includes hundreds of acclaimed productions that have shaped family viewing habits for a generation. The first movie as part of the agreement is Great American Media’s A Christmas Spark starring Mario Lopez, which completed production earlier this summer at Great Point Studios Buffalo, the company’s recently opened, state-of-the-art production facility. Additional films will be announced soon.

“It has been a joy to produce and star in A Christmas Spark, which is slated to premiere as part of the 5th Anniversary Edition of Great American Christmas this season,” said Mario Lopez. “The talent, crew, and locations in Buffalo are top notch. A Christmas Spark is deeply personal to me—I witnessed firsthand the bravery of firefighters in my community during the recent LA wildfires. This film gave me a way to honor their heroism and tell a story that reflects their sacrifice.”

ABOUT GREAT AMERICAN MEDIA

Great American Media is home to a family-friendly portfolio of brands including Great American Family, Great American Pure Flix, and Great American Faith & Living. As the flagship linear TV network, Great American Family features original Christmas movies, rom-coms, and classic series that celebrate faith, family, and country. Great American Pure Flix is a leading faith and family streaming service that inspires, uplifts, and entertains with content you can confidently stream with the entire family. Other platforms include Great American Faith & Living, the unscripted companion to Great American Family that celebrates faith, family, and country every day and every season; Great American Adventures; and Pure Flix TV, a FAST channel (free ad-supported streaming TV). Great American Media was established in June 2021 by Bill Abbott and a group of U.S.-based family offices.

ABOUT GREAT POINT STUDIOS

Great Point Studios is a media-focused company specializing in film and television infrastructure. It was founded by Robert Halmi and Fehmi Zeko. Great Point Studios currently has locations in Yonkers, Atlanta, Buffalo, and Cardiff, Wales, with an additional location under construction in Newark, NJ. Prior to Great Point Studios, Robert Halmi was the founder of the Hallmark Channel and was President and CEO of Hallmark Entertainment. At Hallmark, Robert transformed the business from a small production company into one of the first modern studios, combining production, distribution, and broadcast under one roof. Under Halmi’s leadership, Hallmark Entertainment produced over 2,000 hours of original content. He is an active member of the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences and serves on the board of the International Emmy Committee.

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