Helping people see Jesus through story: in film, in Scripture, and in their own lives.
Would you like Scripture, film, and your own life to finally make sense together — through one simple, story‑shaped lens?
Join the 5‑Day Scripture‑Through‑Story Challenge and learn the story structure of Scripture so you can finally see the whole Bible as one unified story centered on Christ.
If you love Jesus and you love story, this will change the way you see both.
THE SCRIPTURE‑THROUGH‑STORY CHALLENGE
Learn a simple way to understand the story of the Bible and your life in 5 days.
Most Christians try to grow by consuming more information or trying harder.
The truth? You don’t need more information. You need a new lens.
In this 5‑day live experience, you’ll learn how story structure — the same structure behind every great film — echoes meaning, identity, and truth in Scripture and in your life.
Why This Matters
This is a story‑shaped way of seeing Scripture, film, and your own life — so you can finally see the story beneath every story, and how Christ transforms your story.
Most Christians try to grow by consuming more information or trying harder. But the real issue isn’t effort — it’s story.
You’re being shaped every day by competing stories about God, identity, success, and meaning. You don’t need more content. You need a clearer story — a lens that helps Scripture, film, and your own life finally make sense together.
Everything at Cinematic Scripture begins with the Scripture‑Through‑Story Challenge.
THE ACHE
Why You’re Here
You love Jesus — but your faith feels fragmented.
Most Christians were never shown how to:
- Read Scripture as one unified story
- Recognize the Gospel beneath cultural stories and films
- Understand the story shaping their own life
- Talk about Jesus without pressure
So you end up feeling:
- Spiritually foggy
- Disconnected from Scripture
- Unsure how to talk about faith
- Tired of “trying harder”
You’re not confused. You're not failing. You're waking up.
Meet Cyle Harless
I help people see Jesus through story: in film, in Scripture, and in their own lives.
I hold degrees in both Bible and Film, and I spent years pastoring Christians who felt the same ache I once carried — spiritually tired, fragmented, and unsure how Scripture connected to real life.
The story‑shaped lens I teach was born out of my own journey from exhaustion to clarity. Reading Scripture from Genesis to Revelation — as one unified story — changed everything. It helped me see the story beneath every story, and how Christ transforms my story.
Now I help others experience the same transformation.
Through film, story structure, and Scripture, I guide believers into a story‑shaped way of seeing their lives — so they can finally understand the whole Bible as one unified story, recognize the Gospel movement inside the stories we tell, and live lightly, freely, and confidently in Christ.
My work is slow, cinematic, communal, and deeply rooted in the way of Jesus. If you’re tired of fragmented faith and want a clearer, more coherent, more Christ‑centered way of seeing your life and Scripture, you’re in the right place.
How Cinematic Scripture Helps You
THE SCRIPTURE‑THROUGH‑STORY CHALLENGE
Your 5‑day on‑ramp into seeing Scripture, film, and your own life through one unified story.
THE CINEMATIC SCRIPTURE VIDEO PODCAST
Weekly cinematic, story‑shaped reflections that help you see the Gospel everywhere — especially in film.
Available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify.
THE CHRIST‑CENTERED STORY COHORT
A 12‑month, cinematic formation community for Christians ready to integrate Scripture, film, and their own story into a clear, Christ‑centered way of living.
Ideal for those who have already experienced the Scripture‑Through‑Story Challenge.
Start with the challenge to learn more
Everything begins with the challenge.
💬 What Others Are Saying
“Cinematic Scripture has quickly become my favorite podcast. Cyle has a unique gift for exploring biblical themes, cinematic techniques, and cultural narratives in film—bringing to life the rich intersection of cinema and biblical storytelling.”
— Todd Cramer, Executive Director, Bluewater Thumb YFC
FINAL INVITATION
A Final Word
I believe clarity is possible.
I believe Scripture is one unified story.
I believe film reveals the longings, lies, and hopes shaping the human heart.
And I believe your life has a story — and Christ is at the center of it.
If something in you is waking up, start with the 5‑Day Scripture‑Through‑Story Challenge.
Join the Challenge