Tim Tebow Launches New Family-Based Streaming Platforms for Smartphones

"This audience wants to engage with the culture without compromise," Lighthouse Verticals CEO Jesse Liddell said in a statement. "They want entertainment with real emotion, real momentum and values they can trust, but they have largely been overlooked by the fastest-growing platforms in the space. Lighthouse Verticals was built for them."

Liddell explained that Studio316 is aligned with the company's vision because "Tim, The Tebow Group and Snow Story share our belief that great storytelling and meaningful values are not mutually exclusive."

"Together, we are creating a destination where audiences can discover compelling stories that inspire, entertain and bring communities together," he said.

The new platform will feature over 30 original microdramas – about five minutes each – centered on faith, family and values that can be viewed on smartphones.

Tebow, who also served as an executive producer on the 2018 film "Run the Race" and the recent film "David," noted how the new endeavor reflects his belief in the power of storytelling.

"I believe stories have the power to change how people see themselves, see others, and ultimately see Jesus," Tebow said. "We're committed to telling stories with excellence, and our hope is that, ultimately, we can glorify God in the process."

Edward Tommasi, executive producer at Snow Story Productions and co-founder of Studio316, noted that the companies view this as an opportunity to expand faith-based entertainment onto digital formats.

"Studio316 was created from a shared belief that faith-based entertainment has long been underserved by emerging digital formats, despite the enormous size and passion of the audience," Tommasi said. 

"By combining Tim's passion for faith-centered storytelling, The Tebow Group's mission-driven vision, Snow Story's production expertise and Lighthouse's innovative distribution platform, we're building something that can meaningfully expand the reach of faith-and-family entertainment."

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Milton Quintanilla is a freelance writer and content creator. He is a contributing writer for CrosswalkHeadlines and the host of the For Your Soul Podcast, a podcast devoted to sound doctrine and biblical truth. He holds a Masters of Divinity from Alliance Theological Seminary.