Life Off Screen with Dan & Peggy Rupple

Richie Johns spent most of his life holding a camera, making short films at home with his family. When Richie met his wife, Bethany, they did not know the filmmaking adventure God had waiting for them. Hear from this dynamic duo about how Bethany's business sense complements Richie's creativity, and how God has blessed them with projects like "Still Hope" and "The Promised L...

Director Rick Altizer would consider himself an unlikely filmmaker, but after a decade of making faith-based documentaries centered around vulnerable stories, he is confident in his calling. Learn more about his new documentary film, "He Calls Me Daughter," here: https://hecallsmedaughter.org/ Life Off Screen is a production of Mastermedia International, a non-profit ministry that serves...

How do you tell the difference between a “good idea” and a “God idea”? Sight & Sound’s Josh and Kristen Enck share how God directed their steps in producing their new film “A Great Awakening,” which tells the true story of evangelist George Whitefield and his friendship with Benjamin Franklin. "A Great Awakening" releases April 3—learn more here: https://www.sight-sound.com/films/a-g...

Russ Taff and Steve Taylor were trailblazers in the Christian music scene during the 1980s. Dan Rupple sat down with these longtime friends to discuss how the church responded to Steve's raw and confrontational lyrics, how Russ did a music variety series with Dan when he began his solo career, and whether we're currently on the brink of a Christian art renaissance. Get your tickets to see...

In this episode of Life Off Screen, Dan Rupple talks with Bart Millard (MercyMe) and John Michael Finley about the true story behind the sequel to the hit Christian film I Can Only Imagine. From behind-the-scenes filmmaking to raw conversations about faith, loss, and perseverance, this interview explores how God uses suffering to bring healing and hope. An inspiring look at faith both on and off t...

The film “Jesus Revolution” chronicled the beginning of the Jesus People Movement as Pastor Chuck Smith welcomed hippies into his church. Pastor Chuck also championed music in the cultural language of the day…rock-n-roll. The seminal Christian rock group in those revolutionary times was “A Band Called Love Song.” That’s the title of a new documentary chronicling the formation and game-changing inf...

Dan & Peggy are BACK!!! Join us for Dan & Peggy’s first "Life off Screen" in over a year. Hear why they needed to put their show on pause.  Then they will be joined by our guests, a multi-talented couple, author, speaker, actor, director, producer Cameron Arnett and educator, producer, director, costumer, actor, producer BJ Arnett.  Cameron has directed and/or produced numerous p...

Want to bring in the New Year with a LAUGH?? Join us as we welcome in 2022 with 6 of our FUNNIEST friends! With us on Life Off Screen New Year’s Celebration 2022 are Comedian Tim & Heather Hawkins, Comedian Anita & John Renfroe and the co-authors of the Godwinks series Squire Rushnell & his wife, the talented, lady of a thousand voices Louise DuArt. You’ll laugh, reflect and be inspire...

What must it be like to write the words to be delivered by Tom Hanks, under the direction of Clint Eastwood? Find out on this episode of “Life Off Screen” as we continue our conversation with “Sully” screenwriter Todd Komarnicki and his wife actress, model Jane Bradbury. Todd is a producer, screenwriter, playwright and novelist, best known for the Christmas classic   Elf starring Will Ferrell...

What are your favorite Christmas movies? Is “Elf” in your top 3? If it is you won’t want to miss this episode of “Life Off Screen.” Our guest is the producer of “Elf” Todd Komarnicki and his wife actress, model Jane Bradbury. Todd is a producer, screenwriter, playwright and novelist, best known for Sully with Tom Hanks, The Professor and the Madman with Sean Penn and Mel Gibson, Meet Dave with Edd...

Joining Dan & Peggy Rupple for “Life Off Screen” are John & Anita Renfroe. Anita first came to fame after her comic rendition of everything that a mother would typically say to her children in the course of a day, set to the William Tell Overture, entitled Momisms, went viral on YouTube.   Anita has been featured as a comedy correspondent for Good Morning America, performed at Th...

Are you a “Heartie" fan of Hallmark’s hit series “When Calls the Heart”? Our guests on Life Off Screen are “When Calls the Heart” co-creator, exec. producer and writer Brian Bird and his wife Patty. Brian is a 30yr. veteran of television, known for "Touched By An Angel," "Step by Step,” “When Hope Calls” and many more hit TV series.  His film credits include, "The Heart of Man," "The Case for...

As a year unlike any other comes to a close, we take a moment to look back at highlights from “Life Off Screen with Dan & Peggy Rupple.” Join us as we hear excerpts from past conversations with our entertainment industry friends about their “Life Off Screen.” Greetings by Dan and Peggy “1st Impressions” Nancy Stafford and Larry Myers Phil and Kathleen Cooke Tim and Heather Hawkins Keri and Eri...

Join us for "Life off Screen" with our guests, co-founder of the legendary group "Buffalo Springfield" musician Richie Furay and his wife Nancy!’   Richie Furay is an American music legend and a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee. He is celebrated for pioneering Country-Rock as a founding member of the legendary groups "Buffalo Springfield", “Poco", and the "Souther-Hillman-Furay Band...

retssatsaM What must it be like to write the words to be delivered by Tom Hanks, under the direction of Clint Eastwood? Find out on this episode of “Life Off Screen” as we continue our conversation with “Sully” screenwriter Todd Komarnicki and his wife actress, model Jane Bradbury. Todd is a producer, screenwriter, playwright and novelist, best known for the Christmas classic   Elf starring W...

What are your favorite Christmas movies? Is “Elf” in your top 3? If it is you won’t want to miss this episode of “Life Off Screen.” Our guest is the producer of “Elf” Todd Komarnicki and his wife actress, model Jane Bradbury. Todd is a producer, screenwriter, playwright and novelist, best known for Sully with Tom Hanks, The Professor and the Madman with Sean Penn and Mel Gibson, Meet Dave with Edd...

“With everything we do, my prayer is that God will  use us!” That’s the hope of actress Edwina Findley Dickerson, who, along with her husband Kelvin, were our guests on an earlier episode of “Life Off Screen with Dan & Peggy Rupple.” Edwina  is a highly accomplished actress of numerous films and TV series, such as HBO's” The Wire” and “Treme” Recently you may know her as "Kelly"...

Meet Gary and Honnie Korngold. We’ll chat with Gary about being the grandson to iconic film composer and multiple Academy Award winner, Erich Korngold. With his father also in film production, Gary grew up around actors, musicians and directors and determined that wasn’t the life for him. But then found himself re-engaged in the film community once he married his wife, producer, and now production...

“Tell us your most memorable encounter with a Celebrity.” That’s what we asked six of our past guests as we celebrated the New Year…”Life Off Screen” style! Join us for PART TWO as we welcome back three of our favorite couples to bring in the new year with hope and laughter! With us are actors & singers Amick & Cassie Byram, musician & author Larry Meyers & his wife actress/author...

If 2020 was a movie, what would the title be? That’s the question we ask six of our past guests as we celebrate the New Year…”Life Off Screen” style! Join us as we welcome back three of our favorite couples to reflect on this past year and bring in the new year with hope and laughter!  With us are actors & singers Amick & Cassie Byram, musician & author Larry Meyers & his wife...

As a year unlike any other comes to a close, we take a moment to look back at highlights from “Life Off Screen with Dan & Peggy Rupple.” Join us as we hear excerpts from past conversations with our entertainment industry friends about their “Life Off Screen.” Greetings by Dan and Peggy “1st Impressions” Nancy Stafford and Larry Myers Phil and Kathleen Cooke Tim and Heather Hawkins Keri and Eri...

Is the cult classic Hoodwinked! one of your family favorites? Well, even if you’ve never heard of this hilarious, animated retelling of Little Red Riding Hood, you won’t want to miss this episode of Life Off Screen with Dan & Peggy Rupple. We sit down with director, screenwriter, actor, and comedian Cory and Vicki Edwards.   Cory is an accomplished writer, actor and director, known f...

There are few people better suited to share first hand, boots on the ground discoveries made in global media than authors, producers and media strategists, Phil and Kathleen Cooke.  Hear how this powerhouse couple has managed to run a media company together for 30+ years on this episode of “Life Off Screen.”      Phil and Kathleen co-founded The Cooke Media Group and...

Life Off Screen Episode 13 with SQuire Rushnell & Louise DuArt, Part 2  Are you a fan of the TV comedy classic The Carol Burnett Show?  On this episode of “Life Off Screen” we continue our conversation with SQuire Rushnell and Louise DuArt. Louise shares how her hysterical celebrity impressions gave rise to a successful TV and touring career with two of TV's most beloved funnymen, Ti...

Remember the iconic show Schoolhouse Rock featuring I'm Just a Bill and Conjunction Function?  Meet SQuire Rushnell, the VP of ABC TV’s Children Programming that led the network to 75+ Emmy wins with this program and The ABC Afterschool Specials.  Hear how he reconnected to his future wife, Louise DuArt; a cast member on The Krofft Super Show and went on to lead ABC’s Good Morning Americ...