Diary of a Nymphomaniac (2008)

The Gospel of Dating is a truly fun and clever movie that feels very different from other church comedies you might have seen before. Directed by Khiray Richards, this film takes a completely fresh look at faith, love, and how a community can manage to bounce back after going through really hard times.

The story starts right after the pandemic with Bishop Shama Gresham, played beautifully by Michael Orlando Peters, giving a very powerful and moving sermon to a crowded room. You can feel the energy and the hope in the building as the people celebrate being together again. This beginning feels very real and serious, drawing you right into the emotional center of the story. But then, the movie does something unexpected and jumps ahead four full years to a much lonelier and quieter situation that completely changes the mood.