The Faith and Entertainment Podcast

Ricky Schroder

If you're an 80's fan-  you'll remember Ricky Schroder from the show Silver Spoons!  But you probably did not know that Ricky has acted and directed many more shows and movies since that time.  He's currently the President of the Reel American Heroes Foundation.  The goal is to create more films and positive stories that feature our U.S. military.  In addition, he has a goal to limit pornography in our country.  Find out more about that in our latest episode!

Eric Metaxas

So excited to have Eric Metaxas join the show today!  I've followed Eric since reading his book FISH OUT OF WATER- which talks about his own life and how he became a Christian.  In addition to writing many great books... He's also the host of a radio and TV show, in addition to many other things.  Eric joins to talk about his latest book LETTER TO THE AMERICAN CHURCH- and a documentary about the subject that premiers tonight.   Get more info on how you can get involved... and how his latest book is different from all his other books!

Producer Mark Koch

We're pleased to have Hollywood producer Mark Koch join the show!  Mark has been seen on many faith-based shows talking about his book THE FIRST HOUR.  He wants your family to have a copy of this book as well!  We talk to Mark about his Hollywood story.  How we got to L.A. and quickly rose to fame.  But it's after a low-point that really mattered.  Find out how the book idea came to life in our latest podcast!  

2023 Year in Review!

We are joined by Christian Movie Central's Rich Gerberding!   Rich and I talk about the year that brought us Jesus Revolution and The Sound of Freedom... along with a list of other great movies.  We discuss the surprises of the year--  and our predictions for the Christian film industry in 2024!

The Perfect Christmas Episode

It's the perfect podcast!  We talk to SonSet Friday Entertainment's CEO Anthony Hackett about their latest movie 'The Perfect Christmas' which premiers December 8.  We talk a bit about how he started the company, the other films that the company has released... and of course, all about their latest Christmas movie!  

The Wingfeather Saga

We talk to one of the creators of the fantasy series- Chris Wall-  all about the Wingfeather Saga!  If you're already a fan, you'll want to hear all about the back story to the series... how it went from an idea to a book series and eventually to an animated series.  If you are unfamiliar with the series, you'll get an introduction to the characters and the very unique look to the animation.  Find out what's 'in the works' as well!  

Journey to Bethlehem

Can't wait to see this movie!  Journey to Bethlehem is now in theaters just in time for the Christmas season. It's a musical with a bit of humor- all about the real story of Christmas. We talk to Affirm Film's president Rich Peluso all about the new project!

Bringing Back Christmas

We welcome back producer/actor Ryan O'Quinn to the show!  Ryan's film company Damascus Road is releasing BRINGING BACK CHRISTMAS - a comedy that looks back to the true Christmas story- and gives a nod to the classic IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE.  We talk all about the film in our latest podcast.

Director’s Cut

What's this all about?  The director's cut is our first 'Best Moments' episode. I've chosen 3 sound bites from three different guests.  These are moments that 'stand out' ..  thoughts that have to do with the 'mission' of the podcast.  What should Christian filmmakers be focused on?  How do we continue the work in the midst of cancel culture?  Who exactly is Hollywood?  Find out... in the director's cut!

Director Joth Riggs

What a career!  Joth Riggs started working for Hollywood films in the early 90s... working on all kinds of TV shows and big-time movies.  For a few years, he even worked for Steven Spielberg at Amblin Entertainment.  That job lead to directing and assistant directing for many more years.  After that, Joth reached a turning point.  In this podcast, find out what that turning point was , and how it lead him to get involved with Christian movies!