'The Artisan Soul' by Erwin McManus: A New Book on Creativity and Essence of Mosaic

Erwin McManus is the pioneer behind the incredible church, which could also be called a movement. Mosaic is innovative, culturally connected and based in the cultivation of artistry. It is no surprise his new book The Artisan Soul is his greatest work yet. The novel is the culmination of his work in ministry. He's traveled to over 50 countries and spoken with a plethora of audiences. His teachings encourage us to embrace our intrinsic creative talents and to use them to build a beautiful future.

'Gimme Shelter': Kathy DiFiore Discusses Film, Her Shelters and Power of God

Gimme Shelter is one of the most inspiring films of the season. It's based on a true story and centers on Apple (Vanessa Hudgens) a young, pregnant teen that leaves home to escape her abusive mother June (Rosario Dawson). After wandering homeless and getting into a car accident, Apple is hospitalized. It's there that she meets a priest, Frank (James Earl Jones), who leads her to a unique shelter for expecting mothers. Soon Apple's life begins to change.

Mainstream Music with a Religious Message: Mumford and Sons, Kings of Leon, Sufjan Stevens, The Civil Wars, Kendrick Lamar

Amidst all of the risqué elements of the music industry, there rise a handful of artists with religious significance. You don't have to turn to a Christian radio station to find tunes that provide these types of lyrics. Below are five bands that remain Mainstream with a religious message.