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Courage to Face What's Ahead

This morning I got to perform Revelation 1:9-20 at Westchester Chapel.

Dr. Linda Warren taught on Revelation 1:9-20. She shares from the pain of a miscarriage they endured, and how the presence of the Lord gave her courage to speak about it. Pastor Jim Warren opens and prays over Joyce an...

08.12.18 11:45 PM - Comment(s)

TMI

No, that doesn't stand for "too much information" in this case. It's the Territorial Music Institute for the Salvation Army. I was a special guest, which meant (among other things) that I was featured in a special service, along with the other special guests. We each taught each other som...

07.29.18 08:19 PM - Comment(s)

Window Into the Past

This intriguing piece, derived from Woolman's diary, portrays Woolman from teenager to older man (he died at 52 of smallpox while visiting England on an anti-slavery tour).

Obviously very sincere in matters of religion, Swingle hasn't let matters of devotion get in the way of creating an entertaining...

07.23.18 09:01 PM - Comment(s)

Moses is coming!

We got a sneak peek of a filmed performance of the Sight & Sound production of Moses, which is heading to movie theaters on September 13 and 15. I'll post my review on September 12, but don't wait to reserve your tickets: www.MosesEvent.com.

https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZuoK2VIe1tg?rel=...

07.18.18 10:08 AM - Comment(s)

Review on IMDb about A Matter of Perspective

Rich Swingle shares moments of strength and vulnerability throughout the transformation. Really enjoyed the story about perspective and how easy things can shift when you choose to change... Thank you for this story and creating it to lift up faith and hope.
-TybeeDolphin

www.RichDrama.com/AMatterOfPe...

07.03.18 05:41 PM - Comment(s)

Courage to Walk in the Impossible

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

Click the arrow below, or if you're reading this in an email you can click this link, to play the service:

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07.01.18 05:25 PM - Comment(s)

Scandinavia

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

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 Acts

I'm still in awe about your performance! Thank you sooooo much for being faithful in using your gifting for the Glory of God and evangelism. We will stay in touch! It felt like getting a behind-the-scenes tour through the Book of Acts! Those scenes in the text were brought to life in an emotional wa...

05.18.18 10:42 PM - Comment(s)

The Revelation

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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