The whole show is between the tension between money and faith, says exeutive producer and writer Craig Wright.

A former pastor himself, Wright says his motivation in shapingGreenleafs storylines stem from his questions about organized religion.

We found a way to take about faith, where the faith seemed real, he says.

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Its not mocked, but its not simple, either.

I believe the characters are genuinely wrestling with cosmic questions.

Greenleafpremieres with a new night event on June 21 and 22.

The series produced by OWN for Lionsgate will then air regularly on Wednesdays at 10 p.m.

Check out the first extended trailer forGreenleafbelow.