Let There Be Light 2017

Debate confrontation

Sol Harkens, an outspoken atheist, faces off against a Christian leader in a public debate. The exchange is heated, and Sol leaves convinced he won on the merits, solidifying his controversial public persona. The outcome sets the tone for the personal and professional choices that follow.

Party and romance push

Sol attends a book party and indulges in drinks as he tries to persuade his girlfriend to come home with him. She rejects his advances, leaving him disappointed and increasingly reliant on alcohol. This moment marks a turning point toward self-destructive behavior.

Drunken drive and crash

Still intoxicated, Sol drives home and veers off the road into a construction site. The crash is severe and life-threatening, triggering a dramatic shift in his worldview. The accident opens the door to the near-death sequence that follows.

Near-death encounter with David

Surrounded by a carnival-like light tunnel, Sol envisions his young son David, who died of cancer years earlier. The vision speaks warmly and urges Sol to let God's love fill his heart, ending with the son’s exhortation 'Let there be light!' as Sol nears consciousness. The scene foreshadows the spiritual road Sol will travel.

Awakening and diagnosis

Sol is clinically dead for four minutes before awakening with his ex-wife Katy by his side. Doctors attribute the vision to adrenal brain surges caused by trauma rather than miracles. He grapples with the clash between science and faith in the moments after waking.

Medical skepticism

The physician explains that the visions are likely adrenal surges, not supernatural events. Sol continues to wrestle with the implications of the experience as his memories linger. The conflict between rational explanations and spiritual hope becomes a driving force in his life.

Katy visits and prompts reflection

Katy visits Sol at home to check on his recovery, prompting him to reconsider his beliefs. Her presence nudges him toward pursuing spiritual guidance rather than retreating into cynicism. This encounter catalyzes his decision to seek out a pastor.

Meeting Pastor Vinny and baptism

Sol seeks out Pastor Vinny at a church and listens to the resurrection story. The testimony triggers an epiphany, and Sol is baptized again as a believing Christian. This marks a decisive spiritual conversion that reshapes his path forward.

Rekindling family life

Over several visits from Katy, Sol reconciles with his ex-wife and begins rebuilding a family with their two surviving sons. The renewed bond centers on love, faith, and shared hope for the future. The family unit becomes the emotional core of his life.

Proposal

Sol proposes to Katy and she accepts, signaling a fresh start for their blended family. The moment holds both romantic renewal and renewed commitment to faith. It lays the groundwork for the challenges to come.

Cancer diagnosis resurfaces

Almost immediately after the engagement, Katy is diagnosed with cancer and told treatment may be futile. The news shatters their hopes and tests the couple’s faith in the face of real suffering. Sol is forced to confront love, loss, and the fragility of life.

Let There Be Light campaign announced

Sean Hannity invites Sol to discuss his story on television, expanding his platform beyond personal redemption. Sol announces a world peace campaign titled 'Let There Be Light' and frames it as a global spiritual movement. The initiative reframes Sol’s mission from personal salvation to universal unity.

World lights up and space-viewable spectacle

On the night of the campaign launch, people worldwide shine lights toward the sky, creating a unifying spectacle. The event is reportedly visible from space, underscoring Sol’s message of global harmony. The moment blends faith, spectacle, and political aspiration.

Katy's death during a quiet family moment

Meanwhile at home, Sol and Katy, newly remarried, share a night of Christmas songs with their family when Katy suddenly dies in Sol’s arms. The tragedy shatters the fragile peace and casts doubt on the feasibility of their dream. Sol must face grief while carrying forward the reach of his campaign.