Christian Movies Aren’t Cheesy Anymore, and We Have Jon Erwin to Thank for That

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Christian Movies Aren’t Cheesy Anymore, and We Have Jon Erwin to Thank for That

For decades, Christian movies carried a reputation: well-intentioned but poorly made, a niche genre that often struggled to break into mainstream entertainment. The acting felt forced, the dialogue wooden, and the production quality never quite matched Hollywood standards. But in recent years, something changed. Faith-based films started drawing big audiences, earning critical praise, and—perhaps most impressively—not feeling embarrassing to rec…