Monthly Archives: August 2025

Aug 27 2025

“These Stones” Finds New Homes — and a Growing Audience

It’s been a while since I last gave an update about These Stones, and a lot has happened since its first release on UP Faith & Family last September! We will forever be grateful to UP Faith & Family for a fantastic debut into the world. It’s still available on their streamer for just a $5.99 subscription per month. They have great programming, including my personal fave, Hudson & Rex and tons of Christmas movies, and the new Sugar Creek Mysteries which happens to star 3 of our very own from These Stones. Join here.

This past Easter, These Stones also made its cable debut on UPtv, reaching an even broader audience during one of the most meaningful weeks of the year. It was our first time airing on cable television — and what a joy it was to hear from new viewers discovering the series for the very first time. Since our series is grounded in a verse at Easter time, this was a great choice by our network. We got 2 full marathon airings including Palm Sunday and the day before Easter.

Since then, the series has expanded into even more viewing platforms. If you haven’t yet seen These Stones, or you know someone who would love it, here are all the current ways to watch Season 1 (6 episodes total):

Where to Watch “These Stones”

Vision Video has been a tremendous partner to us both in streaming on Redeem TV and selling DVDs:

  • DVD Available now through Vision Video `
  • Redeem TV
    Streaming on Redeem TV, through a donation for Redeem 3:16
  • Amazon
    Thanks to Deep C Digital, we are now available for purchase/download on Amazon. (Please note: this is not included with Amazon Prime Video). It’s approx. $13 to buy the whole season. Make sure you choose the season and not an episode as it’s the same price for all 6 as it is to buy one at a time.)
  • New Faith Network
    For those outside of the US, New Faith Network is streaming our series internationally in many markets. If you are not in the U.S., check to see if they have your area. They’ve subtitled the show into a variety of foreign languages as well. Click here to see the series page, where you can also access what markets they are available in and subscribe to watch. This link goes to the EN version of the page. The pull down menu on the right shows all the regions.

Festival Recognition

These Stones has had a blessed run on the film festival circuit, where it’s now won 32 awards and earned 16 additional nominations across categories including Best Series, Best Pilot, Best Ensemble Cast, Best Director, Best Writer, Best Score, and many of our actors have been honored with Best Actor wins and noms (including Madeline Carroll, Rusty Joiner, Charlene Amoia, Karen Abercrombie, Cameron Arnett, Elizabeth Becka, and Katherine Shepler). We’re humbled and grateful for the encouragement this story continues to receive. Here’s a sample of awards we’ve won or received nominations in:

A partial list of is under awards on our IMDB Page.

What Is These Stones About?

If you’re just now discovering the series, here’s a quick blurb:

Inspired by the intriguing verses in Matthew 27:50–53, These Stones allegorically imagines a modern world where the saints who rose from their graves at Christ’s resurrection never left. Set in a small town where miracles and mystery meet every day struggles, the series follows these ancient saints as they quietly help modern people navigate questions of purpose, pain, and faith.

The first season contains 6 heartfelt, family-friendly episodes designed to inspire, uplift, and spark meaningful conversations. It follows the Stuart family that has experienced a deep loss. Daughter McKenna (played by Madeline Carroll of I Can Only Imagine) has to find a way to help people while grappling with her own grief.

Thank you for being part of this journey. Whether you’ve been with us since the beginning, or you’re just now finding out about the series, I hope you’ll take a moment to watch — and share it with someone who might need a reminder that no one is ever alone in their pain.

More updates to come soon — and as always, thank you for your continued support! We hope to make future seasons and have mapped out a fantastic storyline for Season 2. But we haven’t started on it yet. My prayer is we get to continue for many years to come.

And don’t forget we also have the devotional that goes right alongside Season One: Available in Kindle or Paperback or Hardcover:

You can also join Kindle Unlimited to access this book and others of mine.

To follow out official site for the show visit Stone Impact Media.

Many blessings,

Cheryl

P.S. Want merch? Check out our CAFE PRESS store to get hats, shirts, and other things with our show logo. (I have a zip up sweatshirt, T-shirt, and a hat.) THESE STONES on CAFE PRESS.

Aug 22 2025

Potter Knows Best – A Dream Becomes a Book

Hello friends,

I can hardly believe I get to write this post: Potter Knows Best: Who Am I? has officially been released into the world!

This little book began as a story tucked into my heart over 10 years ago—a picture of the Potter shaping clay into something beautiful and useful. I wanted to share with children (and the adults who love them) that same truth:

We are each wonderfully and purposefully made by God.

In the story, we meet Daisy, her cat Socks, and the curious Little Bowl who longs to understand her place in the Potter’s shop.

Through whimsical adventures, we discover that every piece of pottery has a purpose, just like every child does. (And when the Potter’s away, the pots will play–and speak!)

One of the things that makes this book extra special to me is that it’s personal.

The artwork is inspired by my own family—Daisy is based on me as a child, the Potter is modeled after my father, and Socks the cat is drawn straight from my real-life pet. Even my mom plays Grandma (the Potter’s wife) and my sister plays Daisy’s older sister, Heather. (I also try to work my sister’s name in to just about every script I write.)

Here’s a peek into a few of the photos used for inspiration:

These familiar faces made the illustrations come alive in a way that felt both intimate and joyful. In fact, over a decade ago, I had this storybook illustrated, but the characters never looked quite right to me. So I shelved the project…for such a time as this.

A time when messages about self-worth, purpose, and value for children are so important.

This is more than just a book release for me. It’s the beginning of a series I hope will encourage families, spark imagination, and open conversations about faith.

I have some free downloadable giveaways on my website: (scroll to the bottom of the site)

Potterknowsbest.com

Books 3 and 4 are coming in October 2025, “The Breakable Crackables,” which is where I get the chance to add my husband to the Potter Knows Best family. And let’s just say Socks has a much bigger (and mischievous) role.

If you’d like to get your own copy, Potter Knows Best: Who Am I? is now available through the series link on Amazon: (The storybook is available on both Kindle and Paperback. The coloring and activity book in paperback only.)

Potter Knows Best Series

Coming soon will also be the narrated audio book version with one of my favorite actresses. More news on that to come.

It’s perfect for storytime, bedtime, or gifting to the little ones in your life.

I’d love for you to join me on this journey! This is just the beginning—more books are planned, and even dreams of audio dramas and animation down the road.

Thank you for celebrating this milestone with me. I pray that this story brings joy, wonder, and a reminder that the Potter knows best.

With gratitude,

Cheryl

PSALM 139:14

P.S. Here’s a peek into an illustration from early on, when first establishing the settings and styles, that didn’t make the book. But it’s one that I love seeing the likeness of my 3rd grade self hanging out with my mom and dad.