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Pastor Joyce Swingle preaches on Matthew 14:22-33. Pastor Rachel Taylor shares announcements, including information on the Swingles' upcoming missions trip to Scandinavia.

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07.01.18 05:25 PM - Comment(s)

Scandinavia

By Rich

This outdoor performance was steps
away from what used to be
John Woolman's orchard.

My one-man play I Dreamed I Was Free (formerly A Clear Leading) has been accepted for the fall lineup at the Nordic Black Theatre in Oslo, Norway!

The theatre focuses on stories about people of...

06.16.18 07:09 PM - Comment(s)

Jehoshaphat: The Word of the Lord Overcomes Fear

By Rich

This morning at Westchester Chapel I read from Acts 2:1-12, 41 as a part of the celebration of Pentecost. Dr. Linda Warren explained the connection between the Christian celebration and the Jewish Feast of Weeks (Shavuot). Tamara W. read from Ruth 4, Adrianne Garci...

05.20.18 08:47 PM - Comment(s)

The Revelation

By Rich

You had such an impact on the folks here at Bethel.
--Richard Smith (recalling Rich's performance of The Revelation three years earlier)
Pastor
Bethel Baptist Temple
Livonia, MI

05.18.18 10:05 PM - Comment(s)

About All God's Children

By Rich

I got to view this tonight at Rich's presentation in Suntree. What an amazing, impactful, and well-presented film! Regardless of what season of life you are in, there is some portion that speaks to you.
--Jeff Kocks
Melbourne, FL

05.09.18 04:08 PM - Comment(s)

About Beyond the Chariots

By Rich

It is hard to tell a story as a single actor involving multiple characters - ambitious always, but Rich brought clarity and had a strong point of view throughout. His character work is really good and as always, his dialects are wonderful!
—John Forbes
Actor, Director, Producer
TV, Film - Stage - Off-B...

04.30.18 05:55 PM - Comment(s)

"Prophet of Fear" this Sunday

By Rich

Performing "The Prophet
of Fear" atop Mt. Carmel
in Israel.

I'll be performing my one-man, one-act play " Prophet of Fear" this Sunday at The Crowne Plaza in White Plains, NY. It tells the story of Elijah and the prophets of Baal on top of Mt. Carmel and the fear that struck his ...

04.23.18 06:54 PM - Comment(s)

Elizabeth Becka will answer our questions

By Rich

Elizabeth Becka will be answering our questions at the Rocky Mountain Christian Filmmakers Camp this year. She served as acting coach on War Room, Like Arrows (which won Best Feature and Best Audience Choice at the Christian Worldview Film Festival this year), and Unbroken: ...

04.21.18 06:45 PM - Comment(s)

Fear from Comparison

By Rich

Joyce teaches on 1 Samuel 18:1-30 at Westchester Chapel, showing the source of King Saul's jealousy over David as he rises toward the throne. Opening and announcements by Pastor Randy Solomon. Melanie S. leads in worship.

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04.15.18 11:12 PM - Comment(s)

Treasure Seekers Shine THE Light

By Rich

Tomorrow I'll be teaching our young Treasure Seekers at Westchester Chapel about Matthew 5:14-16. Bring your little ones if you're in the area! Details at www.WestchesterChapel.org.

In this episode of our online Treasure Seekers Trevor the Treasure Seeker illuminates the passage to give child...

04.14.18 07:03 PM - Comment(s)

I Was in Prison

By Rich

A friend asked if I was scared to perform on Rikers Island, so I wrote this:

...the closest I came to being scared was when I offered to play basketball with them because they had an odd number of guys who wanted to play. I didn't want them to have to rotate into the game. I told the fellow who wa...

04.13.18 09:27 PM - Comment(s)

It's a Life Worth Living

By Rich

I had a great experience playing the role of Charles, who--throughout the film--interviews the main character about his life, which is very much worth living.

Joyce and I saw It's a Life Worth Living as a part of the International Christian Film and Music Festival, which was hosted online this ye...

04.13.18 08:49 PM - Comment(s)

After a workshop at Princeton University

By Rich

Rich, the word from the class was unanimous!… "One of the best classes ever taken at Princeton!"
--J. Robert Hillier, DHL, FAIA
Principal Studio Hillier
Princeton, NJ

04.10.18 06:35 PM - Comment(s)

Resurrection = Restoration

By Rich

I got to open our Resurrection Day service at Westchester Chapel by greeting our congregants in their native languages: French Creole, Malayalam, Ukrainian, Spanish, Slovakian, Polish and English. I also mention two scenes from God's Not Dead 3, in theaters now.

Pastor Jim Warren preaches on...

04.01.18 11:07 PM - Comment(s)

RoboDad now available

By Rich

Light Symphony Productions' "RoboDad" won the Grand Prize for the Fatherhood CoMission contest! I play the lead inventor and voice for RoboDad:www.RichDrama.com/RoboDad .

You can watch it by clicking the arrow below, or if you got this in an email, you can view it at w...

03.24.18 07:47 PM - Comment(s)

Paul, Apostle of Christ

By Rich

Joyce and I got to see an advanced screening of Paul: Apostle of Christ followed by a panel including Andrew Hyatt (writer/director), Eric Groth (executive director), T.J. Berden (producer), and James Faulkner (Paul) moderated by David DiCerto at the Sheen Center.

The story takes place during the...

03.23.18 02:20 PM - Comment(s)

Two Men Who Would Be King

By Rich

Joyce teaches on Gideon from Judges 6-8 and the life of King Saul from I Samuel 8-15. Opening by Pastor Jim Warren, who also reads lyrics from Chris Tomlin's "Whom Shall I Fear?" Prayer and announcements by Dr. Linda Warren, who mentions the trailer for I Can Only Imagine, which you ...

03.19.18 01:03 AM - Comment(s)

I Can Only Imagine

By Rich

Wow! I feel like I still have tear stains on my cheeks. It grabbed me from the start and never let go!

It's the story of Bart Millard, of the band MercyMe, writing the best-selling single in Christian music history, "I Can Only Imagine." That log line falls far short of describing what ...

03.16.18 06:23 PM - Comment(s)

Courage to Follow God's Plan

By Rich

The crumbled walls of Jericho and
Mount of Temptation from
our trip in 1999.

I got to open this morning's service at Westchester Chapel. Pastor Randy Solomon preaches on the fall of the walls of Jericho from Joshua 6. Here is an article which discusses the archeological evidenc...

03.11.18 11:28 PM - Comment(s)

A Boy's War

By Rich

I got to be a script consultant on this delightful short, which was nominated for Best Animated Film at the International Christian Film Festival, and it won Third Place for the Fatherhood CoMission at the Christian Worldview Film Festival. This team has been nominated at that festival several time...

03.11.18 09:53 PM - Comment(s)

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Courage to Walk in the Impossible

Scandinavia

Jehoshaphat: The Word of the Lord Overcomes Fear

The Revelation

About All God's Children

About Beyond the Chariots

"Prophet of Fear" this Sunday

Elizabeth Becka will answer our questions

Fear from Comparison

Treasure Seekers Shine THE Light

I Was in Prison

It's a Life Worth Living

After a workshop at Princeton University

Resurrection = Restoration

RoboDad now available

Paul, Apostle of Christ

Two Men Who Would Be King

I Can Only Imagine

Courage to Follow God's Plan

A Boy's War

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