Franklin Springs Family Media

Just Down the Road

Wednesday, June 30, 2010

It’s hot in Tennessee.  In our neck of the woods, Nashville recorded it’s hottest June in over 50 years. 

But temperatures will be changing soon, and when that time approaches, we’ll be releasing The Family Heritage of Hunting.

We shot (videotaped, that is) in Tennessee, Colorado, and Texas.  We’re looking forward to releasing this fun and unique look at the world of hunting.

New Release - Family Works - Pre-order Now!

Tuesday, June 29, 2010

Experience the joys, challenges, and motivating stories of family business

Family Works is an exciting new DVD series that profiles the incredible real life stories of family businesses and the joys and challenges that come as families work together.

These stirring stories of self-sacrifice and service to others will encourage, inspire and entertain viewers, while teaching valuable life and business knowledge. The Family Works Series is a captivating blend of entertainment, inspiration, and practical business instruction that is sure to be a welcomed addition to family DVD libraries, and will serve as a great tool for learning for many years to come.

Watch the trailer for Volume One of Family Works
and learn more about this exciting new series

Order today at the pre-order
discounted price of just $13.95

Family Works will be available and shipping on July 1st, but pre-order now for a special discount price of just $13.95—a three dollar savings off the new release price.

Kudos for Carver

Tuesday, June 29, 2010

The I.C.V.M. (International Christian Visual Media) Catalyst Conference in St. Louis was an excellent opportunity to interact with Christian filmmakers from around the world.  The event concluded with their annual Crown Awards, which included a nod to our newest biographical film...

Pray for Joni Today

Monday, June 28, 2010

Please join us today in praying for Joni Eareckson Tada, who is undergoing cancer surgery this afternoon.  Below is a press release that reveals the strength and resilience that defines this champion of the faith:

AGOURA HILLS, Calif., June 23—Internationally-beloved disability advocate, artist and quadriplegic Joni Eareckson Tada has been diagnosed with breast cancer, it was announced today by Doug Mazza, Joni and Friends International Disability Center president and COO, following confirmation by her physicians.

“Joni is to undergo several more tests, followed by surgery within the week,” said Mazza. “The extent of the cancer will not be determined until the procedure.”

Ken Tada, Joni’s husband of nearly 28 years, is very hopeful. “The doctors have assured us that more advancements have been made in the last five years in treating breast cancer then in the last 150 years,” he said. “We are confident Joni is in very good hands.”

Joni echoed Ken’s sentiments. “I’ve often said that our afflictions come from the hand of our all-wise and sovereign God, who loves us and wants what is best for us. So, although cancer is something new, I am content to receive from God whatever He deems fit for me,” she said. “Yes, it’s alarming, but rest assured that Ken and I are utterly convinced that God is going to use this to stretch our faith, brighten our hope and strengthen our witness to others.”

Joni, a quadriplegic for more than 40 years, is founder of Joni and Friends International Disability Center, and has been a strong advocate for people with disabilities. She has served on the National Council on Disability and the Disability Advisory Committee to the U.S. State Department. She is senior associate for disability concerns for the Lausanne Committee for World Evangelization and serves in an advisory capacity to the American Leprosy Mission, the National Institute on Learning Disabilities, as well as on the boards of reference for the Christian Writers’ Guild and the Christian Medical and Dental Society.

“We’ve always prized the ministry God has given Joni and Friends to people facing a variety of disabilities; everything from autism to Alzheimer’s, from spina bifida to spinal cord injury,” said Joni. “For years I have hoped that my quadriplegia might encourage people struggling with cancer ... now I have a chance to truly empathize and journey alongside, affirming that God’s grace is always sufficient for whatever the disease or disability.”

Following surgery, Joni will receive treatment based on the findings. “Thankfully, my quadriplegia does not significantly impact either the surgery or the treatment. I’m like any other woman who has breast cancer,” said Joni. “I want to pour all my energies into getting better.”

There She Stands

Monday, June 28, 2010

We drove into Franklin on Saturday, and were happy to see seasonal decor starting to welcome in the coming Fourth of July holiday.

It reminded us of a similar Saturday morning eight years ago, when we received a call from a local singer with whom we had worked on numerous projects.

He explained that he had received a request during a recent trip to the Oval Office.  That was our signal to pull into the parking lot of a country market to maintain cell reception.  The singer went on to explain that the President had asked him to write a song that would inspire Americans as the country approached the one year anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks.

The singer told us how he had been stumped creatively and had gone to his farm in Franklin to seek inspiration.  He told how he stepped outside for fresh air, and looked up at the stars and stripes atop his flag pole.  In that moment, he had his breakthrough:  he went back inside and wrote There She Stands.

He asked us to join him on what became a whirlwind adventure as we hastened to collaborate on a music video.  That Fall, among many other places, the video played on jumbotrons prior to NFL football games; months later, it played immediately before President Bush delivered his acceptance speech at the Republican National Convention.

The song struck a chord as the country grappled with the aftermath of 9/11.  Hopefully it has something to say all these years later…

When in Rome…

Friday, June 25, 2010

...go to the Coliseum.

When in St. Louis…

Summer Movie Fun - 25% Off Coupon Code

Monday, June 21, 2010

We are pleased to offer an exclusive 25% off coupon code for any purchase at Franklin Springs—Offer Valid through June 24. Use coupon code: threedays25off at checkout to take advantage of this special offer! Please help us by spreading the word and share this offer with your friends!

Hidden Treasures

Monday, June 21, 2010

The Franklin Springs team loves to travel, but we have a recurring sad refrain:  so many freeway interchanges lack any originality.  Super Target, Chili’s, Best Buy, etc. - you almost need to remind yourself what city you’re visiting.  Too often, they all look the same.

But Saturday night, 16 year old Peyton grabbed an iPhone in Eastern Colorado, purposefully positioned herself in the picture, and snapped this refreshingly unique glimpse of Americana…

Good to Be in Denver

Friday, June 18, 2010

Traveling through western Kansas got a little adventurous; it’s nice to have arrived safely in the Mile High City…

First Look at Family Works

Tuesday, June 15, 2010

It’s coming July 1: our new film Family Works: Inspiring Profiles of Family Business, hosted by Wade Myers.

Here’s a first look: