Behind the Scenes of "I Can Only Imagine 2" | Producer Cindy Bond on Faith, Film & Calling

What does it take to produce a faith-based film that's a box office success? Join Influence Women global director Kathleen Cooke https://influencewomen.org as we go behind the scenes with Cindy Bond, producer of "I Can Only Imagine" and the sequel "I Can Only Imagine 2"— one of the most anticipated Christian movies of 2026. Cindy shares how God planted the vision for both films as a mustard seed, why this sequel stands on its own, and how faith, music, and purpose shape powerful storytelling. From balancing gratitude and grief to creating films that inspire hope, she reflects on her calling as a media missionary and why showing up for Christian films opening weekend truly matters. 🎥 I Can Only Imagine 2 releases nationwide February 20, 2026.📣 Share this episode, spread the word, and show up opening weekend to support faith-driven storytelling. 👉 Learn more: https://icanonlyimagine.com/ 👉 Sign up for a FREE MEMBERSHIP to Influence Women! Join here: https://influencewomen.org/membership/ 👉 Prefer audio? Listen to the Influence Women Podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/influence-women/id1715718111?i=1000634169188 Influence WomenFounded by media executive Kathleen Cooke, IW will help you grow in your faith, your relationships, and your professional career in film, television, the arts, and leadership. You'll find Influence Women in the major film hubs across the nation.  Find out more at Influence Women at https://influencewomen.org Follow Influence Women Global Twitter https://x.com/InfluenceWomenG Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558179922051 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/influencewomenglobal/ Connect with Kathleen Cooke, Influence Women Global Director: https://kathleencooke.com The Influence Lab - Redefining Global Mission Strategy in Today's Digital Age Find out more about The Influence Lab at https://influencelab.com  **More About this Episode** Behind the Scenes of I Can Only Imagine 2 | Producer Cindy Bond on Faith, Film & Calling  Cindy Bond is a film producer and CEO of Mission Pictures International (est. 2008), specializing in faith-based entertainment. She has produced, distributed or served as sales agent on over 200 films, most notably I Can Only Imagine (2018), which grossed $83 million domestically and ranks among the top ten music biopics of all time. Other credits include Redeeming Love (2022, Universal Pictures) starring Abigail Cowen and Famke Janssen, The King's Daughter (2022) with Pierce Brosnan, and Emmy-winning documentary Miracle on 42nd Street (2018).  An early pioneer in identifying the faith-based film market to Hollywood, she co-founded Providence Entertainment (1998), which released The Omega Code (1999), the year's #1 limited release. As President/COO of Promenade Pictures with former Paramount President Frank Yablans, she produced the CGI-animated The Ten Commandments (2007). Driven by a passion for storytelling that blends artistry with messages of hope, transformation and redemption, Bond's work continues to resonate with audiences worldwide, creating uplifting content that inspires and entertains.  A Producers Guild and SAG member, Bond was named to Variety's "50 Up and Coming Creatives" and the 2024 Variety Faith in Media Impact list. She has served on advisory boards for Women in Film, Movieguide, Biola University, and The Heartland Film Festival, and co-founded The Redeeming Love Sanctuary Foundation and The Backyard National Children's Film Festival. Bond is currently producing the I Can Only Imagine 2 with Kingdom Story Company, scheduled for wide release through Lionsgate on February 20, 2026. Find out more at https://icanonlyimagine.com/  ⏰ Timecodes ⏰00:00 Meet Kathleen Cooke, Influence Women Global Director and guest Cindy Bond, producer "I Can Only Imagine" and "I Can Only Imagine 2" 03:44 Cindy's faith background and how it influences her filmmaking journey 05:14 God seeding the calling on her life to be a media missionary 13:33 Behind the scenes with "I Can Only Imagine 2" with Bart Millard and Tim Timmons 16:15 God's timing is always perfect 20:39 Cindy's dream of basing films on iconic Christian music 26:20 Working with Kingdom Story Company 29:55 The collaborative medium of film 31:40 🎥 I Can Only Imagine 2 releases nationwide February 20, 2026.