“Faith and Family in the Saddle”
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What You Need To Know:
Featuring a very strong Christian worldview, the first episode of season one is heartfelt with Christian family values at its core, reflecting relatable struggles of finances, changing times, aging parents, family, life purpose, and the call of home. While the plot borrows much from other popular series, it does repackage the main themes with strong Christian values in mind. Ultimately, this is a wholesome show depicting a family facing financial hardships and the desire to do their best for those around them. MOVIEGUIDE® recommends the episode is appropriate for all ages.
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A very strong Christian worldview about a strong Christian family facing financial hardship in a modern world that is relatable and realistic. This series shows that miles and job opportunities don’t erase the sense of family and home. A pastor talks about God’s word at the forefront of all he does. Ultimately the characters are walking through life challenges with a strong faith in God and other godly people. A focus on caretaking struggles with aging relatives face with grace and service, not a sense of burden. The family overall is supportive, respectful, and loving towards one another. There is a pregnant couple shown in town who are about to have a baby, and the husband is out of work. More than once they are shown grace: an extension on the rent payment and a lunch on-the-house which truly show kindness towards those in need when most needed. The family prays and has numerous discussions about faith;
No foul language;
No violence;
No sex;
No nudity;
No alcohol use;
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Some envious behavior from the neighbor who wants their land, citing a long-standing family feud that is not explained further in this episode.
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Featuring a very strong Christian worldview, the first episode of season one is heartfelt with Christian family values at its core, reflecting relatable struggles of finances, changing times, aging parents, family, life purpose, and the call of home. While the plot borrows much from other popular series, it does repackage the main themes with strong Christian values in mind. Ultimately, this is a wholesome show depicting a family facing financial hardships and the desire to do their best for those around them. MOVIEGUIDE® recommends the episode is appropriate for all ages.
The episode begins with Janet receiving a call at work in the clinic from Aunt Amy that Willis has fallen off his horse. Janet tells them she’ll come to the ranch. On the way, she calls her brother, James, in Chicago to inform him of the injury. As she examines the stubborn Willis, she determines that nothing appears broken but advises that he avoid heavy lifting and rest, both of which he denies are possible. She asks him to come to the clinic tomorrow for X-rays.
A neighbor, Daniel Newman, asks what side of the fence the injury occurred on, fearing legal liability. Aunt Amy confronts him, saying their family doesn’t hide behind lawyers like his does. She also claims the longstanding family feud didn’t stop when his father passed. The Newman family has wanted the Hamilton Ranch for themselves.
The next day, Janet confirms that nothing is broken but urges him to see a cardiologist. He insists that he does not have the time, as there is no one to run the ranch.
Aunt Amy calls James and expresses her worries for the ranch and struggles as a caretaker. She says the strain is not sustainable. James assures her he’ll make some arrangements for help and has another trusted pastor cover for the week.
Aunt Amy welcomes him back to the ranch, and Willis expresses some resentment for James moving away, leaving him with such a workload. Willis feels that the ranch and the legacy of generations are on his shoulders, but he is glad his son came to help. He doesn’t resent his children’s callings and knows it’s best for each of them, but he is struggling with letting the legacy die with him and having no one to carry it after him.
That night at dinner, James says grace and prays for the strength to get through these challenging times. Aunt Amy shares that Janet has been a tremendous help with the ranch when she’s not at the clinic: balancing books and keeping the herd healthy. James mentions that, as many people rely on him back at his church, he will be there through the week. Amy is stunned and urges him to open his eyes and see the Hamilton Legacy at stake. She says they need him to stay for a few more weeks, not to forgo his church. Will James extend his stay to take care of his family and the ranch?
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