Two God-fearing influencers are taking social media by storm with their good looks and love for the Lord.
Best friends Arielle Reitsma, 33, and Angela Halili, 27, have amassed millions of views online since they launched their Christian podcast Girls Gone Bible in May.
The glamorous pair, both Hollywood models and actresses, are fast becoming the church’s answer to Call Her Daddy with weekly sermons that cover everything from their love for Jesus and their favorite smoothies to sobriety and idolatry.
In a recent episode, the Bible-throb beauties discussed the power of prayer, their addiction to salad chain Sweetgreen, and their experience of being brought to tears by re-watching Mel Gibson’s The Passion of the Christ multiple times.
In another episode, they emphasized the importance of modesty as they bared their abs in stylish midriff tops and donned crucifix earrings.
The Girls Gone Bible podcast is taking social media by storm with its modern approach to Christianity and amazing hosts Angela Halili, 27, (left) and Arielle Reitsma, 33 (right)
The glam couple, both models and actresses, become the church’s answer to Call Her Daddy with their weekly episodes covering everything from Jesus to their favorite smoothies
They discussed how they are unfairly criticized and judged by their looks, and how women who post thirst traps are sometimes friendlier than conservative Christians.
“I can wear the exact same outfit as a girl who is extremely thin and has no curves and just because of my body type I look promiscuous and she doesn’t,” Angela said.
Arielle agreed, “I know some girls who take pictures in their tank tops and their bikinis, but they have more compassion in their hearts and more empathy and they would never write the things that some of these Christians write.”
The pair have been targeted by other believers for their provocative approach to preaching, with evangelicals often leaving cruel comments on their Instagram accounts.
Some trolls have even gone so far as to accuse the genetically blessed duo of being Jezebels for their sexy social media snaps.
Arielle (left) and Angela’s (right) racy social media posts have raised eyebrows among some evangelicals, who feel they are too provocative to represent the Christian faith
“Witchcraft counterfeit seductive immodest Christianity,” a troll ranted under a photo of Arielle in a deep floral dress with a thigh-high slit.
“What happened to modest clothing? Leading people to sin and covet,’ another boiled.
“Angela, as a brother in Christ, I urge you to please consider the types of posts you post. Many of these messages don’t really honor our Lord in the way He desires,” another concerned follower wrote.
Other critics have accused the actresses of using religion to build their star power and social media following.
‘Worldly satisfaction forever in the pit. You sold your soul in the worst possible way – for what, 100,000 likes? You will not be forgiven for mocking the Holy Ghost,” one follower cursed under a breathtaking video of Angela seductively tossing her ombre locks.
Another wrote, “The fact that she ignores all the comments and leaves the video shows she doesn’t really like the church and most likely struggles with narcissism.”
Some trolls have even gone so far as to accuse the genetically blessed duo of being Jezebels because of their sexy social media snaps. (Pictured: Arielle in a revealing bathing suit)
“What happened to modest clothing? Encouraging men to sin and lust,” one critic wrote on Instagram
Indeed, Angela and Arielle are not shy when it comes to showing off their God-given beauty on social media.
In between posts about Jesus and promotional clips for their podcast, the pair also flaunt their all-American looks in low-cut dresses and midriffs.
On a recent episode of Girls Gone Bible, Angela said she was “trying to change” her social media presence and that she had started removing certain posts from her network to move to a more humble image.
“As a Christian you can look good,” Arielle insisted.
“But as I became more of a woman, I actually felt prettier because I was more covered,” she added, explaining that she’s started to attract more “divine people” since she tried to become more chaste.
Other believers have accused Arielle (pictured) and Angela of using religion to build their star power and social media following
Angela left little to the imagination as she posed in a sheer top, bra and tiny pair of jeans
Years before her Christian reinvention, Arielle worked as a model and even graced the pages of racy men’s magazines like FHM and Maxim.
To this day, there are still raunchy photos of the blonde pressing her curves in lingerie and skimpy bathing suits plastered all over the internet.
She also has an IMDB page that would rattle off most of the holy roles, including the role of “slutty girl” in 2012’s Rock of Ages and “gypsy woman” in the diabolical thriller American Satan.
Not to be outdone, Angela has quite the pearly acting career of her own.
She appeared in American Horror Story and Hulu’s stripper drama Welcome to Chippendales, and perhaps most sacrilegious of all, she played a scantily clad nun in Marilyn Manson’s We Know Where You F**king Live music video.
Years before her Christian reinvention, Arielle worked as a model and even graced the pages of racy men’s magazines like FHM and Maxim. (She’s pictured at a 2019 Hollywood party for fast-fashion brand Naked Wardrobe)
Angela (left) played a scantily clad schoolgirl on one season of American Horror Story
Angela also played a half-naked nun with guns in a Marilyn Manson music video in 2017
Despite their troubled past and modern approach to Christianity, many Girls Gone Bible fans insist the podcast helped them draw closer to Jesus.
“I am so proud of you both for sharing a piece of your journey to find your foundation with God! It’s so inspiring and beautiful to recognize that perfection isn’t what’s expected,” gushed one listener.
“I’m not a Christian, but I like hearing your stories and reading scriptures, which is weird because I’m far from God,” another added.
“You girls are so uplifting and encouraging. I love seeing beautiful, relevant LA women using their talent for the Lord,” exclaimed another.
‘Christianity has no “look”… don’t listen to the opponents. Thank you for using your platform for good and pushing through the awkward comments.”
Angela (pictured) recently said God placed her and Arielle in Hollywood so they could spread His word where it was needed most
The stunners often pair with stylish Christian jewelry, including crucifix earrings
On a recent episode of Girls Gone Bible, Angela criticized that they were not fit to follow Jesus because of their careers as actors in Hollywood.
“I strongly disagree, because God put me here for a reason. We have an assignment,” she said.
“We are on a mission and there is not a single day that we are in this city (Los Angeles) or in this industry that we are not aware of our purpose here.”
She continued, “I think we’ve been given gifts from God himself to carry out the mission and the assignment…I know why I’m here and it’s to bring light into the darkness.”
“Why wouldn’t I be in a place where Jesus is so incredibly unaccepted to change that? And why not go where the media is pushed? Why not go there and get into that spotlight to bring people to Jesus?’