2. It’s All about Discipleship

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The Kendricks are known for their movies with a message, with War Room (prayer), Courageous (fatherhood), Fireproof (strong marriages), Overcomer (identity in Christ) and Lifemark (adoption) all conveying distinct, focused messages that address key biblical teachings.

The Forge is all about biblical discipleship.

Mr. Moore’s “life principles” involve biblical principles about kindness, responsibility, hard work, forgiveness, and grace. He even teaches him how to shake hands. 

“A big part of becoming a man is showing up,” Moore tells him when he clocks in late. “… Get the rest you need, set your alarm, and give yourself the time to get here that shows respect for others.”

Eventually, Isaiah becomes part of a discipleship group led by Moore, where he joins other men who are committed to modeling their lives after Christ. (The group is called “the Forge.”) We also see a group of women, led by a seasoned prayer warrior, sharing their life’s trials and lifting them up to God. 

But Isaiah’s journey toward Christlikeness is not without its challenges. The plot takes a dramatic turn when Isaiah encounters his estranged father, a man he deeply resents and holds responsible for many of his troubles.

The Kendricks hope to launch a discipleship movement within churches. In conjunction with the movie’s release, small group Bible studies and discipleship-themed books are being released. 

“We don’t need to see more lukewarm Christians in churches,” Alex Kendrick told Crosswalk. “We need to see people that are devoted to Jesus that truly want to glorify and honor the Lord and walk more intimately with Him. This movie focuses on what that could look like.”

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