What happens when you mix biblically themed entertainment and Hollywood? It appears to be a boom in ratings.
This year entertainment has seen a steady increase in the number of films and television shows that tell stories based on the Bible.
National Geographic saw it's biggest weekend audience ever when they showed "Killing Jesus," a story of the crucifixion of Jesus. The show boasted 3.7 million viewers.
On CNN, "Finding Jesus" was No. 1 on it's debut weekend with nearly 1.2 million viewers, making it the second highest-rated CNN original series premier ever.
CBN News' spoke to Gary Schneeburger, with Grace Hill Media, on the growing trend. Click play to watch.
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