In “A Question of Faith,” Pastor David Newman, restaurant owner Kate Hernandez, and construction contractor John Danielson are each unsuspecting of the circumstances they have in common. We see family man and busy pastor Newman juggle his life, sometimes at the expense of his family. We dread the foreshadowing clues when we are introduced to the texting and driving teen, Maria, daughter of Kate Hernandez. We feel for John, the gruff contractor, about to suffer bankruptcy. Subsequently, when the Newmans lose their young son Eric to a tragic car accident caused by Maria’s texting and driving, and John finds he may also lose his talented daughter to a terminal condition, each is thrown into a whirlpool that only God can control. Stripped bare of their own power, each has to confront his or her own faith.

This is a story of choices; the choice to forgive or seek vengeance, the choice to stay angry or act positively, the choice to run away from God in the face of tragedy or to run toward Him. Pastor Newman, filled with resentment and questioning his faith, is contrasted by his wife and parents, who passionately encourage him to forgive, employ Christian love and begin healing. Eventually we see the mural God paints as John Danielson’s daughter receives Eric’s heart and is given a new lease on life to sing for the Lord. We are moved as Pastor Newman arranges for Maria’s release from prison then leads her to Christ. The film does a fine job addressing the social issues of promoting organ donation and ending texting when driving, while the actors skillfully sustain the dramatic weight of the story. Families will benefit from this compassionate film proclaiming victory by faith in God’s providence. We are proud to award this our Dove Approval for All Ages.