Exploration Films Podcast

In this episode of Exploration Films, we take you inside "The Hong Konger"—a riveting look at the life and sacrifice of Jimmy Lai. Host Steve Reiter speaks with Mary Kissel, a former State Department advisor and Wall Street Journal editor, and Bill McGurn, journalist and Lai's close friend, to unravel how Hong Kong, once a beacon of freedom, fell under the shadow of authoritarian rule. Together, t...

Welcome to a new season of Exploration Films Podcast. In today's episode, we delve into the captivating story behind the film "Mary Life After Jesus, the Road to Ephesus," with special guests Bill Quatman and Shannon Knopke. This thought-provoking documentary explores the life of Mary after Jesus' crucifixion, shedding light on a narrative often shrouded in mystery. Join host Steve Reiter as we un...

That's The Savior, a 2014 Bulgarian-Jordanian film about the life of Jesus by an Arabic cast. To know how they made this film, we talked with John Dorr, The Savior producer. Dorr shares how they bring to life the story in a way to address Muslims to share what Christians believe and not to impose an idea that created the audience to feel identified as Dorr explains through different stories. Dorr...

What causes poverty? It's a question that persists through time, but to have a real and meaningful response that changes this, we need to shift our idea of poverty and charity and start asking the right questions: What causes wealth?  To understand the implications of poverty and its solution, we talk with Michael Matheson Miller, host and producer of the six-part series Poverty Cure and the docum...

"Every child deserves the opportunity to live in a family"; this is the message from Robert Glover, a former footballer, who moved to Shanghai with his wife and six young children in 1998 to introduce the first foster care system in China.  Glover fostered five out of over a million children that were placed in foster families, and shares their experiences in Children of Shanghai. This documentary...

Is Jesus really coming?  This is a question that most people ask in desire for proof of this second coming. Researchers and theologists discover, through investigations in Israel and Turkey, proof that the prophesied Rapture is true. The film Before The Wrath was conceived to share an important discovery about the ancient Galilean wedding. Director Brent Miller Jr. shares his journey of curiosity...

Every life has an intention in this vast world, and animals have a purpose that sometimes we take for granted. To enlighten us and change our perspective about the animal world around us, we talk with Steve Greisen, writer and director of The Master Designer - The Song, an inspiring documentary about the incredible and brilliant design of animals resulting from the Master Designer. Steve Greisen,...

The occupation of Hungary by the Third Reich changed the life of its citizens, especially Jews, forever, to prove that even in the darkest times, there are people who want to do the right thing and are willing to put themselves in grave danger to help others. One of them was Carl Lutz, a Swiss diplomat who saved over 62,000 Jews in the most extensive rescue operations of Jews of the Second World W...

We conclude our feature of First Love: A Historic Gathering of Jesus Music Pioneers with part 2 of the audio special created for the film, then Steve chatted with the co-producer of this film and veteran music producer, Dan Collins to talk about how this project came about and some of the challenges in its production. Be sure to click "subscribe" on your podcast app, so you don't miss an episode....

Imagine your young husband almost dying from an aneurysm, then your mentally ill brother murdering your sister, then a freak car accident killing your two sons ... how would you cope? Angela Alexander experienced all of that and found hope and peace in the midst of those storms. She now speaks around the world telling those stories and what's at the foundation of her peace. Miracles In Action summ...

Herman Cain was as unique as they came. He grew up poor, but through hard work and determination, he rose to become the CEO of Godfathers Pizza and later was one of the leading Republican candidates for the 2012 presidential campaign. Director Barry Tolli had the pleasure of spending a number of weeks with Herman to document this amazing American success story. From Poor to CEO: The Herman Cain St...

Rebecca Friedlander created two documentaries about the historic Celtic and UK saints going all the way back to the famous fifth-century Romano-British Christian missionary and bishop in Ireland, Saint Patrick. Host, Steve Reiter had a chance to chat with Rebecca about the films, some of those features saints, where that passion came from, and how she got into filmmaking. Celtic Pilgrimage summary...

Last season, we talked with Tracy about his film The Lamp. The conversation was so good and he teased something else to talk about (the neuroscience of changing your mind). Since another of Tracy's films, A Christmas Snow is one of Exploration Films' most successful movies on Amazon Prime, we brought him back to talk about it, as well as dig into that neuroscience subject he teased last season. A...

The late '60s and early '70s were a time of tremendous upheaval in American culture as the hippie generation abandoned the values of their parents, turned to drugs and away from materialism, and went on a search for love and peace. For these young people, "the establishment" which included the church, seemed irrelevant. At times it felt like the very fabric of our nation might tear apart. Producer...

Oscar-nominated director Darrell Roodt and star Jamie Bernadette both sit down with host, Carl Moeller to talk about The Furnace. Darrell recalls his career, the state of filmmaking in South Africa, and both chat about the film. Check out this film: https://www.explorationfilms.com/the_furnace.html See the full library of Exploration Films movies:  https://www.explorationfilms.com/ Film Storyline:...

Through an unexpected encounter with wild bears, Michael Scheibler found a light that shines in his darkness and led him on a path to love and redemption. Host Carl Moeller sat down with Michael to talk about the film, stories behind the film, and what's been going on in the years since the film came out. Also, this podcast's producer, Steve Reiter sat down with director Steve Greisen and cinemato...

How has the film industry shaped culture? What films come to mind? Host Carl Moeller discusses Film and Culture with Steve Greisen, the founder of Exploration Films and John Stonestreet of Colson Center. Steve shares his journey of being a missionary kid in Hong Kong, to become a musician that ended up in the film space. Then John & Steve talk about their opinion on culture, the big trends right n...

If we are to believe the news, the Middle East is a cauldron of violence, but Dr. David Garrison (who lived there for many years) says that it's actually one of the most peaceful times in the history of the Middle East. Dr. Garrison joins Carl Moeller to talk about his documentary " In The House Of Islam ," which is a companion to his acclaimed book " A Wind In The House Of Islam ." In this episod...

Did you know there are species of animals and insects that evolutionary biologists can't explain? Like the Bombardier Beetle, which is about half an inch long, but has the ability to aim and shoot at 360 degrees ... or the Gecko Lizard famous for their ability to walk on walls and ceilings without falling. This special will bring to you many more of these types of creatures with unique features th...

Charles Denler was commissioned by the Colorado Symphony to write music for them about the state of Colorado. With beautiful shots of Colorado nature from all 4 seasons and stunning musical performances, Steve Greisen and Exploration Films crafted this award-winning film. In this edition of the Exploration Films Podcast, host Carl Moeller sits down with Steve & Emmy award winner Charles about thei...

"Faith is the essence of life." Award-winning director Tracy Trost joins host Carl Moeller to talk about "The Lamp." This timeless heartwarming story of loss and rebuilding stars Academy Award winner Louis Gosset Jr and takes you on a journey with Stan and Lisa. Their marriage is failing after the death of their son when a mysterious stranger presents them with a magical lamp and a chance to put t...

Imagine a story of a multi-millionaire & a retired cop sneaking into a closed country because they are searching for the 'real' Mt. Sinai ... a trip fraught with peril, heat, police capture, & escape. That would make a great Indiana Jones film, right? Well, Bob Cornuke and Larry Williams did embark on that very adventure and Exploration Films' CEO Steve Greisen was the one to direct the documentar...

Podcast co-host, Carl Moeller interviews Steve Greisen (the founder of Exploration Films) about what to expect from this podcast. Get the inside scoop on your favorite Exploration Films flicks ... behind the scenes stories, obstacles in the filmmaking, funny anecdotes, and more. Be sure to 'Subscribe' on your favorite podcast app to get all the latest episodes. Exploration Films is a leading distr...