There's a new name in the Christian streaming world, and it comes with some famous names attached. EKKL launched on July 8, 2026, with backing from Willie and Korie Robertson of Duck Dynasty, and has a library of faith-based films, a podcast network, and daily devotionals. If you're a parent or grandparent, you've probably already wondered: is this the Christian streaming app my kids should be watching?
Here's the short version. EKKL and Yippee TV both offer clean, faith-friendly entertainment for kids. But they were built for different people. One was designed for Mom and Dad, and the other was designed for kids. Here’s the breakdown:
EKKL is a Christian entertainment app that bundles four things into one subscription: movies, series, podcasts, and daily devotionals. EKKL's official site describes it as one app for everything from a morning devotion to movie night.
The EKKL streaming library leans toward well-known faith films. According to Variety, EKKL has a library of 350 films and series, including the animated Jesus film Light of the World, the biblical drama The Last Supper, and God's Not Dead. You'll also find I'm Not Ashamed, Do You Believe?, The Blind, and Paul's Promise among others.
The company states that it has bigger plans beyond streaming alone. Variety reports that EKKL also intends to offer commerce, travel benefits, and live experiences for members, with more community features rolling out over time.
EKKL isn't an acronym. The name comes from the Greek word ekklesia, which means an assembly or a "called-out" gathering of people, and it's often translated as "church." It's pronounced "EK-uhl," (rhymes with "freckle.")
It's a fitting name. Jesus promised that where two or three gather in His name, He is there with them. EKKL's whole pitch is about families gathering together.
EKKL was co-founded by Michael Scott, who previously co-founded and led Pure Flix, together with Willie and Korie Robertson. Variety reported that Scott's earlier work generated more than $200 million at the global box office, and that the Robertsons produced the biographical drama The Blind. Zach Dasher, who has a background in podcasting, technology, and digital media, is also a partner. In an interview with The Collision, Scott explained that he wanted to build a central hub for faith and family entertainment instead of another movie-only streaming service.
You might see both "EKKL Entertainment" and "EKKL Studios" online. EKKL Entertainment is the company behind the app, and it also works as an independent film distributor. Variety notes that the company plans to release seven to 10 films in theaters each year. Its 2026 slate includes She Dances with Steve Zahn and Ethan Hawke, Elijah Peel, and Daniel and The Fiery Furnace, a biblical drama starring Mena Massoud and Elijah Alexander from The Chosen. So EKKL is trying to do more than just streaming; they’re also putting movies on the big screen.
Yippee TV is like the Netflix for Christian kids & families. Every show is in one ad-free app, without algorithms pushing kids toward the next questionable video.
Yippee has dozens of Christian shows that teach Bible stories, embody the teachings of Christ, and bring kids closer to Jesus. Yippee also features a wide variety of shows that aren’t explicitly faith-based, but are approved by Christian parents and our network pastor. Shows like Danny Go!, Lenny Pearce, Maggie’s Market, or Pets in Paradise. Either way, you’re always sure what’s on the TV is appropriate for Christian kids and families.
Kids bible lessons often work best when kids don't realize they're sitting through a lesson. Yippee TV teaches the Bible in series like:
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Feature |
EKKL |
Yippee TV |
|---|---|---|
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Launched |
July 8, 2026 |
Established Christian kids' streaming service |
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Built for |
Adults and whole-family movie nights |
Kids, toddlers through tweens and early teens, and families |
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Content types |
Movies, series, podcasts, devotionals |
Kids' series, movies, Bible lessons, music, and vetted creators |
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Library size |
About 350 films and series |
335+ series and movies, 7,000+ episodes |
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Kids' devotionals |
A "Devotionals for Kids" category |
The Daily Devo Show and multiple Bible lesson series |
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Vetting |
Titles chosen by the EKKL team |
Vetted by both Christian parents and our network pastor |
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Ads |
Ad-free movies; select podcasts ad-free |
No ads anywhere |
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Offline downloads |
Not listed or mentioned on their website |
Yes |
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Monthly price |
$9.99 |
$7.99 |
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Yearly price |
$69.99 (founding member price, may increase) |
$49 (about $4.08/month) |
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Free trial |
Not listed at the time of writing |
7 days |
EKKL was clearly designed with parents in mind. Variety reports its podcast lineup draws more than 125 million downloads a year, with shows like Sadie Robertson Huff's WHOA That's Good Podcast, Full Fledged with Priscilla Shirer and her son Jerry Shirer Jr., and Blurry Creatures, which explores the mysterious and supernatural through a biblical lens. Its films include serious dramas about addiction, racism, and the Columbine tragedy. These are meaningful stories, but many of them are made for teens and adults, not a five-year-old at 4 p.m. on a Wednesday.
Yippee’s whole library is built for kids to browse on their own, so you can hand over the tablet without scanning every thumbnail. Parents still get plenty to enjoy (VeggieTales hits differently at 35), but the focus is the kids.
There's also the math. EKKL's own comparison chart compares its $69.99 yearly price against a "leading faith-based streaming service" at $89.99. Yippee's yearly plan is $49, which undercuts both by a significant margin.
Both apps have daily devotionals, but they’re for different listeners.
EKKL's devotionals are short guided moments of Scripture, prayer, and encouragement, sorted by themes like Hope, Peace, Love, and Joy, with a kids' category included. They're a calm way for a parent to start the day before the house wakes up.
Yippee's Daily Devo Show is made for kids from the ground up. It's energetic, funny, and built around Bible stories, with the latest season connected to The Action Bible. If your goal is to teach kids about the Bible in a way they'll actually remember, Yippee is the clear choice.
Screens don't have to compete with Scripture. Here are simple ways to study the Bible together:
EKKL is a streaming service that offers movies, series, podcasts, and daily devotionals in one app. It launched on July 8, 2026.
EKKL Entertainment was co-founded by Michael Scott, the co-founder and former CEO of Pure Flix, along with Willie and Korie Robertson. Zach Dasher is also a partner.
It isn't an acronym. The name comes from the Greek word ekklesia, meaning a gathering or assembly.
EKKL costs $9.99 per month or $69.99 per year at its current founding member price. Prices may change.
About 350 films and series, including God's Not Dead, The Last Supper, and Light of the World, the series County Rescue, podcasts like Unashamed and WHOA That's Good, and daily devotionals, including a kids' category.
Yes. Yippee offers faith-based Christian shows plus wholesome shows that aren't explicitly Christian, but fit Christian values. Our content is vetted by both Christian parents and our network pastor, so every show is appropriate for Christian families.
$7.99 per month or $49 per year, after a 7-day free trial.
Shows like Superbook, VeggieTales, The Daily Devo Show, Hey-O Stories of the Bible, Bibleman, and more.
EKKL is available on the App Store, Google Play, Apple TV, Roku, smart TVs, and the web. Yippee is available on Roku, Apple TV, Fire TV, Android TV, Samsung, LG, Xbox, iOS, Android, and more. See our full device list.
Yes. Download episodes to your phone or tablet for road trips and Wi-Fi-free zones.
EKKL has some great potential as an app for Christian movie nights and podcasts, but has a pretty limited selection at the moment. It's worth a look for parents who want inspiring films and devotionals for themselves, but kids' content is minimal.
For your kids, Yippee TV is the better fit. It's built for children, packed with thousands of episodes of Bible lessons and wholesome shows, vetted by both Christian parents and our network pastor, and it costs less per year. Still comparing? Read our guides to Yippee TV vs. Minno and Yippee vs. Pure Flix.
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