God's Not Dead 2 (2016)

Trisha LaFache: Amy Ryan

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• Marlene : Hey, Aunt Amy.

  Amy Ryan : Hey, Marlene. Yeah, I just saw the video. What's going on?

  Marlene : So, you remember my friend Brooke?

  Amy Ryan : Yeah.

  Marlene : Well, she got a teacher in trouble for asking her about Jesus.

  Amy Ryan : What?

  Marlene : Now she's not even supposed to talk about it and we can't even cover it in our school paper.

  Amy Ryan : Is there any way that I could meet with her?

  Marlene : The teacher?

  Amy Ryan : No. Brooke.

• Amy Ryan : It amazes me how we, as human beings, think. When I was battling for my life, I was willing to hold onto anything, including God, even though I really didn't believe in him until that moment. I was convinced that I felt him, but now that I'm officially in remission, I find myself questioning everything. So, effective immediately, this blog is the personal diary of one woman's exploration of faith on her own terms, cancer-free.

• Brooke Thawley : And now it's become this huge deal, and all she did was answer my question.

  Amy Ryan : Why do you think your parents are doing this?

  Brooke Thawley : Because my mom thinks it'll help me get into Stanford, or one of the Ivys, and my dad thinks it'll help pay for it.

  Amy Ryan : And nobody's asked you what you think?

  Brooke Thawley : No. So, are you gonna help her?

  Amy Ryan : I don't know. I would at least like to talk to her. Maybe I could help get her story out there.

  Brooke Thawley : Great, because everyone's telling me to stay out of it.

  Amy Ryan : Do you always do what you're told? What is your heart telling you to do?

• Amy Ryan : Grace, can I ask you a question, off the record?

  Grace Wesley : Sure.

  Amy Ryan : These people, they're looking to destroy you, and I don't just mean financially. Do you think it's worth it?

  Grace Wesley : I hope so.

  Amy Ryan : So do I.

• Amy Ryan : It's been three weeks since my doctors told me I was in remission.

  Reverend Jude : Oh, Amy, that's wonderful.

  Amy Ryan : It is.

  Reverend Jude : Yes.

  Amy Ryan : But even though I've been given this gift, I've been questioning my faith. I know Jesus existed, but I'm struggling to believe.

  Reverend Jude : Actually, I think you already do believe, and the proof is you're not willing to put God back on the shelf now that your cancer is gone. He won't let you dismiss the thought of him. Part of you senses Jesus' presence and wishes that he would just go away and leave you alone.

  Amy Ryan : Well, actually, now that you mention it, I had thought of that.

  Reverend Jude : Look, he delights in using us in ways we never dreamed of and giving us things that we never even knew we wanted. We just have to give him a chance. Will you?

• Reverend Jude : Can I help you with something?

  Amy Ryan : Oh, hi. I was looking for Pastor Dave. My friend Mina, she said I should come see him. She said he's real easy to talk to.

  Reverend Jude : He won't be back until after next week.

  Amy Ryan : Oh, okay. Thanks.

  Reverend Jude : Sweeping is something I only do part-time. I enjoy it because it helps me think. But if you need to talk, I'm actually a pastor.