The Faith and Entertainment Podcast

If you have younger kids or know a young family you'll want to hear our latest interview!   I talk to songwriter and author Randall Goodgame about his Slugs and Bugs project.... but also his new interactive series called SING THE BIBLE.   Randall has written songs for Veggie Tales among other shows.  Listen to why he thinks music helps kids and adults remember God's word!

What an undertaking!  Now when you read a section of the Bible... you can click on your device... and watch a movie scene based on what you just read!  Sounds kind cool, right?  Well it's definitely A THING!  We talk to Ben Hilton with Bible Media Group about how the idea was born, how long it took to shoot all of the scenes, and how YOU can be a part of it!

Don't confuse this one with Raiders! (A great movie, by the way) This is another great film about the Ark of the Covenant that will appear in theaters soon! It's called Legends of the Lost Ark... and we talk to the film's creator all about it.  Find out what archeologists know about the ark and where they think it could be found. It's all in this latest episode!

This one's opening soon in theaters! The First Hymn is a documentary that reveals to us the first known 'praise song' among Christians!  We talk to historian and filmmaker John Dickson to learn more about the discovery... and how two well-known Christian singers get involved!

This is a first for the podcast!  We're not talking about a TV show or movie... but a faith-based cruise- that will feature many well-known voice actors.  We're joined by Katie Leigh, Ryan Bomgardner, and Steve Burns. They'll tell us what you can expect as the boat sets sail this fall!

Can't wait for this film to come out in theaters April 3!  It's a story all Americans should know about!  The film introduces us to a pastor named George Whitefield.   We quickly see how he - along with Ben Franklin- helped shape the nation even before the American Revolution.  Find out more in our latest episode! 

We're joined by the CEO of Decision Point.... Mark Hopson.   The organization was formed years ago to mentor kids as they become 'student evangelists' in their schools! There's been plenty of success to date.  We talk to Mark about how it was started... and his new book 'Set Free'. Find out how the book tells positive stories about some of the tough issues teens are facing today.

We celebrate the 75th anniversary of one of the classics... C.S. Lewis' The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe... part of the great Narnia series.   In the latest podcast, we talk to Noah and Nicole Stratton...  directors of the Logos Theater.   The Christian theater is based in South Carolina, but has traveling shows in different parts of the country.   We talk about the show, and why C.S. Lewis i...

Great show today!  We talk to Erin Zimmerman about Oracles of God.  It's a CBN Films documentary that tells the story of how the New Testament was put together.  It's part of a larger series that will eventually be a great reference for Christians around the world.  Hear about the challenges the crew faced when making this outstanding movie!

This looks like it will be a fun film to watch with the family this Christmas season!  We talk to Emily Rose-  one of the stars of the movie- to hear all about it... and why it appeals to her on a personal level as well!  

If you know kids who like to play video games.... Today's podcast is a must listen!  We talk to CEO Brent Dusing of TruPlay Games to learn more about these Biblical-valued games that are fun to play! The games have a great look, and teach valuable lessons at the same time. Brent tells us how he got into the gaming business and why more parents need to support Christian related content!  

Christian singer Evan Craft joins the show again!  You probably know his songs that you hear on Christian radio stations.... but you probably didn't know that he's also written a book!  The book was inspired by a unique journey Evan took through South America.  Find out how this grueling cycle ride turned into an even bigger ministry than Evan had imagined! 

Hey there animation fans! If you like this podcast, we encourage you to check out lots of other great shows as well!  We interview other Christian animators and more! https://weyman1968.podbean.com/ So great to have Tony Bancroft on the show!  Tony is a Christian animator who worked on Disney classics like Lion King, Aladdin and Beauty and the Beast... not to mention Mulan which he co-directed.  M...

We've been looking forward to this one for a long time!  The wait is almost over for Light of the World-  the old-school animated movie that tells the story of Jesus through John.  We talk to the creator of the film about what story we'l see... and why it was made the way the 'classics' were done!

There's a new movie coming to theaters soon...  that tells the story of  a Southern California rabbi who becomes a gunfighter after his community is violently attacked.  The release comes at a time when anti-Semitism in America is on the rise.  Hear what director Sal Litvak has to say. 

Christian Movie Central's founder Rich Gerberding is back on the show!  Rich is an old friend of the podcast... who provides info on films playing in your area.  He knows all about the industry!  This time around, we talk about upcoming films, and the amazing success of King of Kings!

A long while back, we talked to Eric Swithin about his documentary THE FATHERLESS EPIDEMIC.   This time around, we talk to Eric and his wife Kameron, about their new project SHOW ME YOUR GLORY.  The film shows how God answered prayers in tough situations, even if the answers were different than expected.

The wait is over!  The new show The Adventures with Iggy and Mr. Kirk is now streaming!   This is a great show that harkens back to Mr. Roger's Neighborhood.   Kirk Cameron stars along with with Iggy the Iguana... a little green friend that kids will love.  We talk to actor Danny Adams about his role in the show-  and why the program will be a hit with young families!

Yeah, It's Brick from the Middle!  Or Morrey from Adventures in Odyssey!  Atticus Shaffer tells how Brick got his whisper... how Morrey has developed... and what goals he has for the future.  You might be surprised to hear about what he'd like to do!

You may know her voice as Connie from Adventures in Odyssey... or perhaps from an 80s or 90s cartoon... or maybe even from a commercial.   All of the above!  Katie Leigh joins the show to talk about her early days as a voice artist... and what she's up to today!  If you're an Odyssey fan-  she'll talk all about Connie and how she has progressed through the years.  Katie also talks about why it's i...

This one looks really good!  Imagine the story of the birth of Jesus told through Mary's eyes.  We all know the story, we will get to relate to Mary in a real way.  We'll see her as a normal teenager was to be married soon... as a young woman who was obedient to God, despite facing adversity.  The story will lead up to the birth of our savior... The original Christmas story!   We talk to director...

Hey Odyssey fans!  If you like this episode.... check out all the other great F&E shows!  We've talked to Odyssey actors like Katie Leigh and Atticus Shaffer... as well as other actors, musicians, and show producers! https://weyman1968.podbean.com/ Can you think of a TV drama that has been around for over 3 decades?  There aren't many!  But there's an audio show that HAS been around that long!...

There's a movie starting in theaters July 17 that deals with a frightening premise.  Suppose the government has replaced the Bible we know with an altered Bible... one that goes along with 'the narrative of the day'.  In this movie, you'll see a group of men- modern disciples- as they risk their lives by attempting to deliver some real Bibles to underground churches.  Our guest is director and act...

Just in time for the 4th... there's a movie for everyone who loves America! We're talking about Something to Stand for... presented by Mike Rowe.  It's a film that will introduce you to some great moments in American history- told in a unique style that has become Rowe's specialty.   We talk to the film's director Jonathan Coussens in the latest episode!

This is our most unique interview yet.   We talk to Joseph Josselyn, a deaf director who has produced and directed a film about Jesus' ministry... with all of the actors using sign language.  It's a one of a kind movie that will premiere in theaters soon.   Find out what lead to this project... and how Joseph became so passionate about making movies for the deaf!