Reggie The Lion and Associates: Broadening Their Attain
(At this time’s Christians ran an article about Reginald Foreman and his ministry within the September 2023 problem. We thought you would possibly like to listen to what God is continuous to do.)
by Reginald Foreman
In 2021, following a divorce and experiencing homelessness, I felt a divine calling to maneuver from Richmond, VA, to Phenix Metropolis, Alabama. Initially, I assumed God had made a mistake and I mentally dismissed the concept.
For over three a long time, I swore I might by no means return to Alabama, believing it lacked the potential to nurture the presents and concepts God had bestowed upon me, particularly in comparison with cities like Los Angeles or New York. Little did I do know, God was making ready me to witness His unimaginable work.
Three years after my divorce, I met my soulmate — my God-sent spouse — who simply occurred to reside within the very place I had been reluctant to maneuver. To complicate issues, I must depart my then 5-year-old son, recognized with cerebral palsy, in Richmond along with his mom.
Finally, I selected to obey and relocated. I married my soulmate, LaTanya, and collectively, our presents started to harmonize. This was not an prompt transformation, however God steadily revealed His plan. My spouse’s MBA and graphic design expertise had been the essential items I wanted for the imaginative and prescient of “Reggie The Lion and Associates” that God had given me again in 2017.
With my spouse’s assist, I professionally up to date the Reggie The Lion web site, integrated the enterprise as an LLC, opened a enterprise account, and eventually acquired the final skilled prototype plush doll.
In 2024, a tv platform proprietor approached me about beginning my very own present on his channel. Initially, I hesitated, having beforehand encountered the excessive prices related to animation. Nonetheless, the station proprietor was persistent. After discussing it with my spouse, she inspired me, saying, “Child, I feel you are able to do it.” I puzzled if she had hidden funds I wasn’t conscious of. She proposed a recent idea for the present, envisioning a reside model of me akin to “The Cosby Youngsters Present” from the ’80s, the place I might train youngsters by reside motion with small animated segments.
After praying, I felt God urging me to maneuver ahead. I added extra concepts for the present, together with journey segments the place we’d go to varied companies and organizations, educating youngsters necessary life expertise, and interview segments highlighting youngsters making a distinction of their communities.
My spouse and I acknowledged we had a God-inspired thought. Then got here the problem of elevating capital. Initially, we deliberate to supply industrial slots to faith-based companies. Nonetheless, our enterprise advisor urged ready to gauge our weekly viewership. After fervent prayer, God instructed me to interact the group, permitting them to put money into one thing significant. Admittedly, I used to be hesitant as a result of I envisioned a grand launch.
We determined to comply with God’s steerage. My spouse designed media graphics for donation packages, and we reached out to the group. Generously, folks started to contribute, enabling us to write down, produce, and movie ten episodes of the “Reggie The Lion and Associates” TV present that includes Mr. Reggie.
We loved appreciable favor from many people. The manufacturing firm, Crimson Studios, was thrilled to assist us attain youngsters and supplied a superb value. We secured an reasonably priced studio for filming. Maybe the best blessing was discovering a fairly priced animator. God had answered my persistent prayers.
After finishing the filming, we had been ready to launch on a significant community involved in our present. Two stations expressed curiosity in showcasing our kids’s program, probably reaching over 2.6 million houses!
Because the launch date approached, one of many platforms turned unresponsive. Regardless of my disbelief, I felt a way of peace. This present was not created for my private achieve or recognition; it was about following God’s will for ministry.
On launch day, we ended up debuting solely on one community, BeeTV, accessible on Spectrum TV within the decrease Georgia and Alabama space, in addition to streaming on Roku, Apple TV, and Amazon Hearth TV.
Nonetheless, God had already prompted me to determine our personal “Reggie The Lion” YouTube channel, and all the pieces fell into place. We additionally submitted our present to a neighborhood digital station, STL TV, in St. Louis, Missouri.
Creating this present in obedience to God has offered advertising and marketing and promoting for our model merchandise. Most significantly, we’ve acquired great suggestions from dad and mom and youngsters who love the present and are longing for a second season!
All through this journey, I’ve discovered, grown, and acquired a lot, all as a result of I selected to obey, even when reluctantly at occasions. In 2024, we launched our personal “Reggie The Lion” merchandise line, which has been thriving. We’re presently creating plush optimistic affirmation dolls to launch this yr.
I need to encourage everybody studying this: regardless of how difficult issues could seem or how troublesome they might really feel, God works all issues collectively for our good. God’s project for you might appear overwhelming however it can compel you to belief Him.
You’ll be able to be taught extra about Reginald Foreman and “Reggie The Lion and Associates” at:
www.reggiethelion.com
E-mail: [email protected]
YouTube channel @Reggiethelionandfriends
