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An unswerving commitment to God’s truth has always been at the forefront of Richard Polite’s work. An ordained pastor, he considers himself a “media evangelist,” never compromising himself or the gospel for the sake of television entertainment.

Richard began his media career producing for a major broadcast network, winning five television Ace awards in the process. Over the years Richard segued from production to management – building network television stations across the country while pursuing his Masters in Film. Richard wrote for the CBN Christian network and produced some of its highest-rated programmings. He has also worked with Lesea Broadcasting, Lester Summerall, Benny Hinn, and the Promise Keepers Organization to name a few. Richard also taught writing for television and film at historic Hampton University in Hampton, Va. During his writing career, Richard was nominated for an “Angel Award” for his cutting-edge Christian music video “Stepping into the Light” which also premiered nationally on the MTV network. Richard’s others works – including the beloved urban drama “Heart of Stone” – has endeared him to both youth pastors and parents alike.

Richard Polite continues to deliver uncompromising truth through his creative programming and evangelistic films now seen in countries across the globe. His newest television program "Something Beautiful" which can be seen on the media tab. Richard was recently featured in Frisco Style Magazine see article Link.

When he is not writing, producing or ministering on media and the gospel, Richard enjoys living in Dallas, Texas avidly following his favorite football team the New Orleans Saints and traveling with the love of his life, wife Tina Polite and their three children.

 

altPowerful. Anointed. Relatable. Witty. These words describe Tina Polite – television producer, PR executive, writer, Christian speaker, ordained pastor and host of the TV show, “Something Beautiful.”In her own warm and engaging style, Tina interviews cutting edge Christians doing extraordinary work for God across the globe. Every week she brings incredible personal testimonies and little-known ministries to light for the inspiration and empowerment of her viewers worldwide. Tina also shares her heart on various subjects making the power of God’s word relevant to a modern generation.


Through her show, Tina aims to inspire normal Christians to do extraordinary things by faith. Her love of God’s word and God’s people give her incredible insight into the kinds of stories and examples that move people to change. Multi-faceted with a wide range of interest’s Tina’s heart especially breaks over the plight of the contemporary church and the influx of worldliness that younger, impressionable Christians now face on the road to their Christian development. As an advocate for the change she especially wants to provide a platform to humble and selfless Christian leaders following a true biblical example of servant-based Christianity.

When she’s not busy searching out stories Tina enjoys time with her family cooking and indulging her love for entertaining. She also enjoys sharing her love of architecture and interior design with her husband Richard and spending time with her two sons Joshua and Ryan and her mini-me daughter Lauren Olivia.

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 And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God. 

Romans 12:2