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Lisa M. Hendey

What’s Up with Lisa? Update from the Ball Chair for 11/15/23

November 15, 2023 by Lisa M. Hendey Leave a Comment

So many of you have checked up on me in recent weeks to offer prayers and well wishes. I thought it might be fun to resurrect my "Update from the Ball Chair" posts that I was doing during the pandemic to bring friends up to speed on some of the personal and professional development in my life. As I … [Read more...] about What’s Up with Lisa? Update from the Ball Chair for 11/15/23

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The Mission

October 17, 2023 by Lisa M. Hendey

New in theaters from award-winning Directors Jesse Moss and Amanda McBaine, The Mission is a complex documentary from National Geographic Documentary Films. It follows the life and death of American missionary John A. Chau who died at the age of 26 attempting to deliver missionary teachings to the … [Read more...] about The Mission

Filed Under: Movies Tagged With: Documentaries, Documentary, Movie Reviews, Movies, National Geographic

The Burial

October 12, 2023 by Lisa M. Hendey

I'm automatically interested when a film features either Jamie Foxx or Tommy Lee Jones. When I heard that The Burial, a new release from Amazon Studios, featured both Academy Award-winning actors, I couldn't wait to see it. And I'm happy to report that I wasn't … [Read more...] about The Burial

Filed Under: Movies Tagged With: Movie Reviews, Movies

Surprised by Oxford: 3 Minutes with Carolyn Weber

September 12, 2023 by Lisa M. Hendey

Today, I continue my ongoing series with awesome storytellers creating fantastic projects as I'm joined by Carolyn Weber, the author of a fantastic book that's at the heart of the new film Surprised by Oxford. This highly anticipated film features cast from The Crown, Downton Abbey, Bridgerton, and … [Read more...] about Surprised by Oxford: 3 Minutes with Carolyn Weber

Filed Under: 3 Minutes With, Books, Movies Tagged With: 3 Minutes, Author Interviews, Movies

A Million Miles Away

September 8, 2023 by Lisa M. Hendey

Releasing today in theaters, the new Amazon Studios film A Million Miles Away is as full of heart as our galaxy is full of stars. It's a remarkably engaging story of the power of one man's dream and the many ingredients that go into helping that dream come true. Synopsis: Inspired by the … [Read more...] about A Million Miles Away

Filed Under: Movies Tagged With: Amazon Studios, Movie Reviews, Movies

Work in Progress

August 17, 2023 by Lisa M. Hendey 1 Comment

I wanted to update everyone since so many of you have kindly checked in on me in the last week. When it gets quiet here, it's because I'm focusing intensely on rest and recovery. Things are really feeling so much better! Six weeks into my new cancer medications, my body is still adjusting to … [Read more...] about Work in Progress

Filed Under: Breast Cancer Tagged With: Breast Cancer, Diabetes, Health, Mental Health

The Miracle Club

July 13, 2023 by Lisa M. Hendey

Looking back at my blog, I noted that my last movie review was published on January 31 and was all about a miraculous occurrence that happened to a very special young man and his community. It feels fitting that I'd jump back in with The Miracle Club for my foray into films. Now open in theaters, … [Read more...] about The Miracle Club

Filed Under: Movies Tagged With: Movie Reviews, Movies

Transformation in Process

July 5, 2023 by Lisa M. Hendey 13 Comments

Today is supposed to be the day. It's been circled on my calendar for months, in RED. That means it's important, right? Today, July 5, 2023, is supposed to be the day when everything is "back to normal". I circled this date on my calendar on March 28, 2023, the day before my breast cancer … [Read more...] about Transformation in Process

Filed Under: Breast Cancer Tagged With: Breast Cancer, Transformation

A Personal Update

March 11, 2023 by Lisa M. Hendey 36 Comments

Note: This blog post contains personal, medical information that may be upsetting for some readers. As always, please immediately consult your physician for any concerns about your health. LMH Back in the day, when news happened in my life I instinctively turned to a screen to share it. First … [Read more...] about A Personal Update

Filed Under: Breast Cancer Tagged With: Breast Cancer, Health

The Thorn: 3 Minutes with John Bolin

March 3, 2023 by Lisa M. Hendey

Today, I continue my ongoing series of conversations with awesome storytellers creating fantastic projects as I’m joined by John Brolin, the Executive Producer and Creator of The Thorn. The release of this film experience during Lent offers us the perfect way to immerse ourselves in the spirit of … [Read more...] about The Thorn: 3 Minutes with John Bolin

Filed Under: 3 Minutes With, Movies Tagged With: 3 Minutes, Interviews, Movies

Trailer Brings “I Am Earth’s Keeper” to Life!

February 21, 2023 by Lisa M. Hendey

I'm so excited to share the absolutely beautiful book trailer created for my newest book I Am Earth's Keeper. This video, created by my friends at Paraclete Press, really brings the book's illustrations by Giuliano Ferri to life. As I'm beginning to see this little book find its way into the … [Read more...] about Trailer Brings “I Am Earth’s Keeper” to Life!

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I Am Earth’s Keeper

February 11, 2023 by Lisa M. Hendey

This week, my latest "book baby" made its very quiet launch into the world. My fourth project with my friends at Paraclete Press, I Am Earth's Keeper is different and unique in ways that both delight and terrify me. I have so many people to thank for their help with the book. First and foremost, I'm … [Read more...] about I Am Earth’s Keeper

Filed Under: Books Tagged With: Books, Children's Books, I Am Earth's Keeper

The Advocate: 3 Minutes with Nicole Abisinio

February 2, 2023 by Lisa M. Hendey

Today, I continue my ongoing series of conversations with awesome storytellers creating fantastic projects as I’m joined by Nicole Abisinio, the creative force behind the Pureflix project The Advocate. Nicole shares about the show, working in the film industry, and her own mother. I think you'll … [Read more...] about The Advocate: 3 Minutes with Nicole Abisinio

Filed Under: 3 Minutes With, Television Tagged With: 3 Minutes, Television

Miracle at Manchester

January 31, 2023 by Lisa M. Hendey

I love films based on true accounts because they offer us the opportunity to dive more deeply into the ongoing stories of actual folks whose lives are portrayed on screen. When it comes to the heroes behind the new film Miracle at Manchester, it's clear to me that this is one story that's still … [Read more...] about Miracle at Manchester

Filed Under: Movies Tagged With: Movie Reviews, Movies, Prayer

Dog Gone

January 13, 2023 by Lisa M. Hendey

There's much to love about the newly released Netflix original Dog Gone, now streaming across the platform. I'll admit upfront to being biased in my review of this PG-rated, family-friendly dog drama. The main canine character "Gonker" not only steals the show but is also the spitting image of my … [Read more...] about Dog Gone

Filed Under: Movies Tagged With: Movie Reviews, Movies, Netflix

Rainy Days in Los Angeles

January 10, 2023 by Lisa M. Hendey

A few weeks before Christmas, I took a walk along West Cliff Drive in Santa Cruz. At several points, I stopped to marvel at the surfers atop humongous waves, the seabirds perched on the cliffs, and the incredible bounty of natural beauty. It's devastating to see the destruction now happening there … [Read more...] about Rainy Days in Los Angeles

Filed Under: Walk Tagged With: California, Weather

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