What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedHave a Little Faith: A True Story
Mitch Albom · Book · 2009
If you loved Have a Little Faith: A True Story, start with Keeping the Faith (Edward Norton, 2000) — a film on the same thread. Below: 3 films, 4 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to Have a Little Faith: A True Story across media.
You appreciated how Have a Little Faith: A True Story explores the profound, transformative power of faith within ordinary, struggling human lives.
Films on the same thread
Keeping the Faith
Edward Norton · Film · 2000
Explores: Love Triangle, Childhood Friends, Religious Identity.
Like the interfaith dialogue in Have a Little Faith: A True Story, this film examines the complexities of religious identity and friendship through a lighthearted, modern lens.
Father Stu
Rosalind Ross · Film · 2022
Explores: Second Chance, Finding Faith, Overcoming Adversity.
This film mirrors the redemption arc found in Have a Little Faith: A True Story by documenting a man's arduous journey from a troubled past toward spiritual purpose.
Hachi: A Dog's Tale
Film · 2009
Explores: Unconditional Loyalty, Human-Animal Bond, Grief and Loss.
Just as Have a Little Faith: A True Story highlights the deep bonds that define our humanity, this story captures the quiet, spiritual devotion found in unconditional love.
Series on the same thread
Midnight Mass
Mike Flanagan · Series · 2021
Shares a thread with Have a Little Faith: A True Story: Redemption.
This series explores the magnetism of faith and its impact on a community, echoing the themes of belief and spiritual influence depicted in Have a Little Faith: A True Story.
The Chosen
Dallas Jenkins · Series · 2019
Shares 2 threads with Have a Little Faith: A True Story: Faith, Redemption.
If the focus on spiritual figures in Have a Little Faith: A True Story resonated with you, this drama offers a poignant look at discipleship and divine connection.
Call the Midwife
Heidi Thomas · Series · 2012
Shares 3 threads with Have a Little Faith: A True Story: Community, Faith, Poverty.
Much like the community-focused narrative of Have a Little Faith: A True Story, this series centers on the intersection of faith, social service, and supporting those in poverty.
The Good Place
Michael Schur · Series · 2016
Shares a thread with Have a Little Faith: A True Story: Redemption.
This series takes the questions of redemption central to Have a Little Faith: A True Story and reimagines them through a philosophical, afterlife-driven exploration of personal moral growth.
Podcasts on the same thread
A New Untold Story
Podcast
Explores: Small-town life, Overcoming adversity, Single motherhood.
This podcast shares the biographical intimacy of Have a Little Faith: A True Story by highlighting a personal, miracle-filled journey centered on overcoming adversity and finding inner strength.
The Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe
The Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe · Podcast · 2026
Explores: untold historical anecdotes, curiosity-driven learning, American cultural history.
The biographical storytelling in this podcast captures the same curiosity about the human condition that drove the narrative research found within Have a Little Faith: A True Story.
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Common questions
Is Have a Little Faith: A True Story a work of fiction?
No, Have a Little Faith: A True Story is a nonfiction book written by Mitch Albom. It documents his real-life experiences reconnecting with a rabbi from his hometown and a Detroit pastor who serves the poor and homeless.
What is the central premise of Have a Little Faith: A True Story?
Have a Little Faith: A True Story follows Mitch Albom as he is asked to deliver a eulogy for his childhood rabbi. This request leads him to become involved with a Detroit pastor, exploring the nature of faith and why people choose to believe.
Who are the key figures featured in Have a Little Faith: A True Story?
Have a Little Faith: A True Story features Mitch Albom, an eighty-two-year-old rabbi from his hometown, and a Detroit pastor who is a reformed drug dealer and convict. The narrative centers on their interactions and their impact on the author's understanding of faith.
What themes are explored in Have a Little Faith: A True Story?
Have a Little Faith: A True Story explores the theme of faith by examining both who believes and why they believe. It provides an inspiring look at faith through the lens of the author's relationship with a rabbi and a pastor working in a decaying church.