EVERYDAY LIFE
A beautifully made drama about God’s messages in ordinary lives.
Should You Watch It?
You should watch this. EVERYDAY LIFE is a gem: a classic-style television drama brought up to date with excellent production values, directing, and acting. Its central message is that God speaks to people in many different ways.
The pilot follows a self-absorbed attorney whose career and marriage begin to crumble. The story offers an inspiring picture of repentance, forgiveness, and the possibility of recognizing God’s messages in ordinary circumstances.
If you want wholesome, thoughtful television for the whole family, EVERYDAY LIFE is worth watching and following.
The Story
NO SPOILERS — WE KEEP THE SURPRISESNarrated by Robert A. Schuler, EVERYDAY LIFE tells stories about people from Small Town U.S.A., in the tradition of Thornton Wilder’s Our Town.
In the pilot, David Metcalf is a driven attorney who believes he achieved success entirely by himself. His neglect hurts his marriage, and a sudden crisis at work leaves him facing an uncertain future. Along the way, David encounters a man who gives him a God-like message.
Is It Any Good?
Four stars means this pilot is exceptionally well made. The production values, directing, and acting are excellent, giving the program the feel of classic television while bringing it up to date.
Robert A. Schuler does an excellent job as The Storyteller, explaining the scenes and offering theological reflections on what is happening. The result is an inspiring, polished drama that is well worth watching again and following.
The Worldview
EVERYDAY LIFE presents a very strong Christian and moral worldview. It exalts repentance, forgiveness, and the truth that God speaks to us in many different ways. Robert A. Schuler’s narration gives the story theological reflection as events unfold.
The pilot also shows the damage caused by self-absorption and neglect. David is a workaholic who has lost compassion for his wife, but the story points him toward repentance rather than leaving him trapped in his failures.
At its heart, the program speaks to the hope that people can turn back when God’s message reaches them. Scripture says, “there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents” (Luke 15:7).
The Content Guide
The specifics — spoilers included by nature — so you can judge for your own family.
Content Summary
Very strong Christian, moral worldview extolling repentance, forgiveness, and lots of God talk; no foul language; very light violence when man run off the road; no sex; no nudity; no alcohol; no smoking or drugs; and, protagonist is a workaholic who has lost his compassion and neglects his wife, but who repents.
Talk About It
Four questions for the couch, the commute, or the couple bingeing it together.
David believes he achieved everything by himself. Why is it easy to forget God’s role in our lives?
Deuteronomy 8:17–18 · James 1:17David’s work has caused him to neglect his wife. What responsibilities should come before career success?
Ephesians 5:25 · Philippians 2:3–4The program presents repentance as a turning point. What does genuine repentance look like?
Acts 3:19 · 2 Corinthians 7:10The narrator says God sends messages in many different ways. How can we listen for God’s guidance while testing what we hear against Scripture?
Psalm 119:105 · 1 John 4:1The Final Word
EVERYDAY LIFE is thoughtful, polished, and deeply encouraging. Its excellent production and acting support a message about repentance, forgiveness, and God’s presence in ordinary life. WORTH WATCHING for the whole family.
