Hope Ministry

Julie Castro is owner of Thirst No More Productions www.thirstnomore.tv, the parent company for the upcoming movie, I Am Life and Thirst No More and Bear Fruit, the title of the monthly television program that aired on public access stations across America from 2017 to 2021. Julie also owns Fiesta Publishing, a publishing company that provided the seed money to fund the filming of the movie. Her desire is to produce and publish content that touches the hearts and minds of viewers and readers. Contact Julie Castro at www.thristnomore.tv@gmail.com. About I Am Life I Am Life celebrates the first 40 weeks of life through the arts and is unique to the film industry. The life lessons between the child and God conveys a message that helps to answer the question, “Is there really an intended plan and purpose for each life?” This compelling question is answered through non-threatening, artistic dance and dialogue. These points are further highlighted through individual interviews with those who have had to answer this question for themselves. The film culminates in celebratory cheering by the outside world which the child so enthusiastically anticipates! The audience is left to contemplate for themselves the wonderment in the womb, and God’s planned purpose that makes each life precious.

Julie Castro is owner of Thirst No More Productions www.thirstnomore.tv, the parent company for the upcoming movie, I Am Life and Thirst No More and Bear Fruit, the title of the monthly television program that aired on public access stations across America from 2017 to 2021. Julie also owns Fiesta Publishing, a publishing company that provided the seed money to fund the filming of the movie. Her desire is to produce and publish content that touches the hearts and minds of viewers and readers. Contact Julie Castro at www.thristnomore.tv@gmail.com. About I Am Life I Am Life celebrates the first 40 weeks of life through the arts and is unique to the film industry. The life lessons between the child and God conveys a message that helps to answer the question, “Is there really an intended plan and purpose for each life?” This compelling question is answered through non-threatening, artistic dance and dialogue. These points are further highlighted through individual interviews with those who have had to answer this question for themselves. The film culminates in celebratory cheering by the outside world which the child so enthusiastically anticipates! The audience is left to contemplate for themselves the wonderment in the womb, and God’s planned purpose that makes each life precious.

John Smithbaker, founder of Fathers in the Field and author of “Man Enough to Forgive,” is passionate about restoring the family and helping men understand their unique purpose in life. As a fatherless boy himself, John provides first-hand insights and encouragement for men who have similar life experiences and father wounds, highlighting the need for forgiveness. Today, John is calling on men to be strong, courageous and counter-cultural. He believes that “men were born for a glorious and mission-oriented purpose, but too many fall short or have lost their way due to the pain and consequences of being fatherless.” By addressing fatherlessness at a heart level, we can break the cycle and help others find healing.

John Smithbaker, founder of Fathers in the Field and author of “Man Enough to Forgive,” is passionate about restoring the family and helping men understand their unique purpose in life. As a fatherless boy himself, John provides first-hand insights and encouragement for men who have similar life experiences and father wounds, highlighting the need for forgiveness. Today, John is calling on men to be strong, courageous and counter-cultural. He believes that “men were born for a glorious and mission-oriented purpose, but too many fall short or have lost their way due to the pain and consequences of being fatherless.” By addressing fatherlessness at a heart level, we can break the cycle and help others find healing.

On June 24, 2021, Champlain Towers South, a 12-story beachfront condominium in the Miami suburb of Surfside, Florida, partially collapsed, resulting in the deaths of 98 innocent people. Among them was Hilda Noriega, grandmother of Mike Noriega. While the family was in shock and overcome by grief in the aftermath of the tragedy, Noriega served as a media spokesperson on behalf of the families impacted, allowing him to not only share the profound faith of his grandmother but to also discover his own in the process. Noriega has become an inspirational voice for both his family and community, sharing their experience, struggles and unwavering faith through the colossal tragedy. About 2.5 million people die in the United States annually, each leaving an average of five grieving people behind. No one is left unaffected by the grief of losing a loved one. Through Noriega’s difficult seasons of dealing with a burdened and broken heart, he’s found healing through his own “5 Requisites of Restoration” which he shares in “Uncollapsable Soul.” Mike Noriega, the author of "Uncollapsable Soul: How Do You Endure a Broken Heart Without Crushing Your Spirit?" to honor his grandmother and the victims who passed away in the Surfside Condo Collapse in 2021.

On June 24, 2021, Champlain Towers South, a 12-story beachfront condominium in the Miami suburb of Surfside, Florida, partially collapsed, resulting in the deaths of 98 innocent people. Among them was Hilda Noriega, grandmother of Mike Noriega. While the family was in shock and overcome by grief in the aftermath of the tragedy, Noriega served as a media spokesperson on behalf of the families impacted, allowing him to not only share the profound faith of his grandmother but to also discover his own in the process. Noriega has become an inspirational voice for both his family and community, sharing their experience, struggles and unwavering faith through the colossal tragedy. About 2.5 million people die in the United States annually, each leaving an average of five grieving people behind. No one is left unaffected by the grief of losing a loved one. Through Noriega’s difficult seasons of dealing with a burdened and broken heart, he’s found healing through his own “5 Requisites of Restoration” which he shares in “Uncollapsable Soul.” Mike Noriega, the author of "Uncollapsable Soul: How Do You Endure a Broken Heart Without Crushing Your Spirit?" to honor his grandmother and the victims who passed away in the Surfside Condo Collapse in 2021.

TruPlay’s mission is to transform generations of children in such a profound way that it will shape culture. One of the only entertainment companies to create Christ-centered digital experiences for kids, TruPlay’s products bring God’s truth to the forefront of where many children spend their time. The content of many popular online games today has adverse effects on users, especially children. TruPlay aims to make it easier for parents to find gaming experiences that are enjoyable for the child and enriching for their faith. Built by a team with deep industry experience, the high-quality, world-class entertainment platform invites children into an engaging world of hope and biblical truth by embedding a faith experience into every product. Matt Wolf As the Director of Marketing and Product Management I lead the product management team, strategy, product roadmap and GTM strategy for the TruPlay platform. I directed the TruPlay digital entertainment platform vision, strategy and roadmap from ideation to GTM. I led the UX & design team to focus on our FTUE and JTBD and built a modern experience achieving a 4.9 star rating in the app store. Using Agile practices we delivered our MVP into the consumer market under budget with predictable releases and 99.9% uptime.

TruPlay’s mission is to transform generations of children in such a profound way that it will shape culture. One of the only entertainment companies to create Christ-centered digital experiences for kids, TruPlay’s products bring God’s truth to the forefront of where many children spend their time. The content of many popular online games today has adverse effects on users, especially children. TruPlay aims to make it easier for parents to find gaming experiences that are enjoyable for the child and enriching for their faith. Built by a team with deep industry experience, the high-quality, world-class entertainment platform invites children into an engaging world of hope and biblical truth by embedding a faith experience into every product. Matt Wolf As the Director of Marketing and Product Management I lead the product management team, strategy, product roadmap and GTM strategy for the TruPlay platform. I directed the TruPlay digital entertainment platform vision, strategy and roadmap from ideation to GTM. I led the UX & design team to focus on our FTUE and JTBD and built a modern experience achieving a 4.9 star rating in the app store. Using Agile practices we delivered our MVP into the consumer market under budget with predictable releases and 99.9% uptime.

The video series also features insights from well-known ministry leaders, including David Barton, Wall Builders; Kerby Anderson, Probe Ministries; Stuart Greaves, International House of Prayer in Kansas City; the Hon. Scott Turner and Dr. Jeremiah Johnston, Prestonwood Baptist Church; Kyle Lance Martin, Time to Revive; Matt Lockett, Justice House of Prayer, Bound4Life, and Dream Stream Company; Will Ford, 818TheSign and Dream Stream Company; Lea Patterson, First Liberty Institute; and Seth Young, attorney. Anderson, president of Probe Ministries, said he believes this series will help resolve confusion “at a time when many Christians are talking about ‘biblical justice,’ and then we hear [increasing calls for] ‘social justice.’” And, Wall Builders President David Barton shows how “biblical principles are enshrined in our nation’s founding documents,” claiming 92 percent of the sources cited by the founders when writing the U.S. Constitution were derived from the Bible or biblical philosophers. https://christiansengaged.org/classes Ben Quine is the Director of Curriculum & Strategic Ministry Partnerships for Christians Engaged. He co-produced Biblical Justice: Answers for Difficult Days with President Bunni Pounds. His Bible studies in the Answers for Difficult Days series equip churches and individual believers to address the hot-topic issues our culture is wrestling with today, from the foundation of Scripture. Ben has also served as a consultant, assistant, and co-author with Cornerstone Curriculum. He is the editor of The Worldview Library, a series of classical literary works with student helps. He has also co-created K-12 worldview and history courses on Art and Music. Trained as a classical pianist and instructor, his students have performed from local festivals and competitions to Carnegie Hall. Ben’s heart is to equip the Church with Bible studies and curriculum that will answer our culture’s questions from God’s Word, and to teach the Biblical Worldview to the next generation.