Sound of Hope might break your heart - but here’s why Christians should watch it anyway

Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot is the awe-inspiring true story of one small church who adopted 77 children in two years. It’s a realistic look at Christian love in action says Krish Kandiah 

Imagine a tiny church in the middle of the Texan countryside, tucked away in the woods. Meeting faithfully each weekend, the congregation, despite their beautiful Sunday-best outfits, is largely comprised of low-income households. Yet, inspired by the love of God and the example of their pastor, between 1998 and 2000 this church welcomed 77 children into adoptive families.   

In fact, so many families came forward from Bennett Chapel in Possom Trot, Texas there were no more children in need of adoption in the entire region. This is the true story behind the film Sound of Hope: the story of Possum Trot.  

The lead pastor at that small church, Bishop WC Martin, whom I once met at a conference, is just as he is depicted on screen – an inspirational, no-nonsense Pentecostal pastor, full of passion, grace and truth.