The Faith and Entertainment Podcast

Composer Chad Reisser

Do you have an opinion about the Hollywood industry? Our guest Chad Reisser gives a view that may surprise you!  Chad is a Christian who works in music at his church in Southern California. He composed the score for the recent film, Paul's Promise, in addition to MANY other things. He's worked in Hollywood for years and has some great advice for younger people who are entering the field!

Southern Gospel director Jeffrey A. Smith

The movie Southern Gospel opens March 10! We're please to chat with Jeffrey A. Smith , director and musician, about his first full-length film!

Jesus Revolution co-director Brent McCorkle

Can't wait for Jesus Revolution the movie to be released soon! One of the directors of the film, Brent McCorkle talks about the setting for the film- the early 1970s. We touch on Greg Laurie's involvement with the film, and the impact Kelsey Grammer is having as he promotes the movie as well.

Brave Books founder Trent Talbot

You might have heard about Kirk Cameron's book 'As You Grow' that made the news recently.  We talk to Brave Books founder Trent Talbot about the idea behind that book, and how Kirk got involved. We also talk about how Trent got into the publishing business- it's an amazing story! We'll also touch on what's next for this Christian children's book company!

Director Ben Smallbone with ’Johnny Cash: The Redemption of an American Icon’

It's an early Christmas gift!   Director Ben Smallbone joins the podcast to talk about his new documentary 'Jonny Cash: The Redemption of an American Icon'.  Hear about how he came up with the title, what kinds of artists are in the movie, and how a well known pastor is involved.  Ben (Brother of Joel and Luke Smallbone of for King and Country)  also talks about what the whole family is doing for Christmas this year!  

The ’Christmas Special’ episode with Michael Foust

What are your family's favorite Christmas specials?  The ones you watch year after year, and they never get old?  Michael Foust with Crosswalk.com shares some of his favorites, and other specials worth watching. I throw in some of our family favorites as well!

Paul’s Promise star Ryan O’Quinn

We're pleased to have Ryan O'Quinn on the show!  Ryan started a production company called Damascus Road.  The latest release is Paul's Promise, with Ryan playing the lead role. It's a hard-hitting movie about race relations and Christians... based on a true story.  Ryan talks all about it and other releases that are in the works!

Running the Bases director Jimmy Womble

We talk all about the new film 'Running the Bases' with director Jimmy Womble.  Find out how Jimmy got started, and his vision for the film.  There are some great performances in the movie, and we talk about that.  We also discuss how this film 'hits home' with some issues happening in our world today.  

#5 CBN’s Efrem Graham

CBN Entertainment anchor and reporter Efrem Graham joins to talk about how he got to where he is... some of his more memorable interviews... and we find out which Christmas special his family watches every year!

#4 Michael Foust interview

A great Christian entertainment writer, Michael Foust joins the podcast! We talk about how he got into writing, and the kinds of stories he writes for the CROSSWALK website. We also talk about what kind of impact Christian films can have on people who have not come to faith.