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That They May Be One

The untold story of how the Holy Spirit is renewing the Church

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That They May Be One

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Synopsis

On the night before His crucifixion, Jesus prayed a prayer that still echoes across the Church today: 'That they may all be one.' (John 17)

Featuring Francis Chan and Christian leaders from across denominations, That They May Be One is a powerful docudrama exploring how the Holy Spirit has been quietly working across generations to answer that prayer.

The film uncovers a remarkable story of God's providence unfolding for more than a century. From the urgent prayers of St. Elena Guerra, which inspired Pope Leo XIII to consecrate the twentieth century to the Holy Spirit, to the dramatic outpouring of the Spirit in Topeka, the historic revival at Azusa Street, and the surprising awakening among Catholics at Duquesne University in 1967, a powerful thread emerges.

Through compelling testimony, historical insight, and dramatic reenactments of Pentecost and Jesus' prayer in John 17, the film reveals the Holy Spirit's work across denominational lines - calling the Church to renewal, awakening, and unity.

That They May Be One is more than a documentary - it's an invitation to rediscover the Spirit who is still moving today.

Jesus, his head covered, looks up at a night sky full of stars

Why Unity Matters

That They May Be One explores why unity matters to Jesus, why division wounds our witness, and what it looks like to seek reconciliation with courage and love. The film pairs thoughtful commentary and lived experience with a cinematic story thread, so viewers do not just learn about unity, they feel the cost of division and the beauty of returning to one another in Christ.

Through voices from across the Christian world and moments brought to life on screen, the film invites believers to pursue unity not as a vague ideal, but as a Spirit-led call that begins in prayer and continues in everyday action.

Portraying Real-Life Events Through Reenactments

To help viewers step into the story, That They May Be One includes dramatic reenactments that portray pivotal moments of renewal and unity, alongside scenes drawn directly from Scripture. Reenactment footage includes:

  • St. Elena Guerra and Pope Leo XIII, through their letters
  • Early “baptisms of the Holy Spirit,” including Stone’s Folly and Azusa Street
  • Biblical scenes such as Jesus’ Priestly Prayer in John 17 and Pentecost

These reenactments are not included for spectacle. They are woven into the film to show that Christ’s prayer for unity has real consequences in real history, and that renewal often begins when ordinary people respond to the Holy Spirit with extraordinary trust.

A religious sister stands at a sunlit window in a quiet bedroom
St. Elena Guerra
Men and women in a lamplit parlor lay hands on a woman in prayer
Early outpourings of the Holy Spirit
The disciples look upward in wonder as the Spirit falls at Pentecost
Pentecost

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Contributors

That They May Be One features voices from across the Christian world who speak candidly about unity in Christ, the work of the Holy Spirit, and the call of Jesus’ prayer in John 17. These pastors, theologians, scholars, and leaders help illuminate what unity can look like in real life: rooted in truth, expressed in charity, and sustained by prayer.

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Cardinal Cantalamessa

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Francis Chan

Francis Chan

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Dr. Randy Clark

Dr. Randy Clark

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Dr. David Cole

Dr. David Cole

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Dr. Mary Healy

Dr. Mary Healy

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Dr. Daniel Keating

Dr. Daniel Keating

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Matt Lozano

Matt Lozano

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Patti Mansfield

Patti Mansfield

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Dr. Ralph Martin

Dr. Ralph Martin

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Deacon Ralph Poyo

Deacon Ralph Poyo

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Dr. Cecil Mel Robeck

Dr. Cecil Mel Robeck

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Fr. Mathias Thelen

Fr. Mathias Thelen

Contributor

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James E. Ward, Jr.

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10 Days in the Upper Room

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10 Days in the Upper Room

As a companion to That They May Be One, 10 Days in the Upper Room offers ten days of intentionally crafted prayer that go deeper into the lives of the people portrayed in the film: St. Elena Guerra, Pope Leo XIII, William Seymour, and Agnes Ozman. Pray alongside Francis Chan, Dr. David Cole, Dr. Mary Healy, Heather Khym, Fr. Dave Pivonka, and Deacon Ralph Poyo.

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