Moviemaker Ministry

In this episode of Moviemaker Ministry, host Thomas Proffitt sits down for an in-depth conversation with Pastor Nate and Lynze Mewhort. Together, they explore what it truly means to live a life shaped by the gospel, moving past the generic "snapshots" of cultural Christianity into authentic, lived-out faith.
They explore the concept of faith as a lifelong marathon, unpack the dangers of superficial "Facebook faith," and address the phenomenon of "Ninja Christians" who try to walk with God entirely isolated from a local church community. In the second half, Thomas pulls back the curtain with Nate to examine the internal weights of pastoral ministry, sermon preparation, and the painful yet liberating process of detaching one's identity from a dream in order to fully surrender it to God.
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Timestamps
00:00:00 - Intro & how Nate and Lynze met
00:00:59 - Meet Pastor Nate & Lynze Mewhort
00:02:14 - Childlike faith and early beginnings
00:06:21 - Looking back: Growing up in a Christian household
00:11:54 - External evidence of an internal process
00:13:29 - Finding hope, purpose, and ultimate peace in Jesus
00:18:12 - Hard hearts, sharing truth, and trusting God’s power
00:22:12 - Does God reveal Himself outside of the Bible?
00:23:51 - Discerning spiritual warfare vs. self-inflicted mistakes
00:34:47 - Navigating the natural seasons and plateaus of faith
00:52:41 - The trap of "Facebook Faith" and social media distractions
01:04:31 - The value of a local church vs. being a "Ninja Christian"
01:17:10 - How to spot a healthy, Bible-based church
01:21:55 - The full story of how Nate and Lynze met
01:31:44 - The first "I love you" and honest dating communication
01:34:26 - Christ-centered marriage advice: Marry your best friend
01:45:11 - Embracing the season of singleness without panic
01:56:07 - Learning to slow down and stay present today
02:01:54 - Letting go of past trauma and choosing a Victor mentality
02:05:51 - Challenges of Christian parenting in a fast-paced culture
02:14:32 - Fun wedding legends & being unembarrassable on the dance floor
02:17:15 - Intermission prayer with Lynze
02:18:34 - Behind the scenes: What is it really like to be a pastor?
02:25:11 - Tuning your mind to notice where God is moving
02:29:04 - Surrendering to foundational advice and building trust
02:37:45 - The art of holy, spiritual, and active listening
02:49:46 - Managing social stress and identifying the idols of validation
03:07:41 - Counterfeit currency: Happiness vs. biblical joy
03:14:15 - Unpacking "open and closed doors" non-transactionally
03:20:53 - How pastors actually prepare structural, text-driven sermons
03:44:16 - Surrendering creative control and stepping out in faith
03:49:44 - Nate's 20-year journey to realizing his pastoral call
04:03:07 - Final thoughts: Allowing the Holy Spirit to pull you into the now
 
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In Chapter One of the Moviemaker Ministry Masterclass, Thomas Proffitt explores the spiritual bedrock of the cinematic arts. Moving beyond commercial success, this episode focuses on the internal journey of the filmmaker and the spiritual responsibility of the creator.
Thomas details five essential commandments—from rejecting nihilism to revering the Word of God—that serve as a compass for navigating the "dark night of the soul" often found in production. Learn why your film is a conversation with God and how to prepare for the inevitable resistance that comes when you aim for the highest possible spiritual intentions.
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Timestamps
00:00:00- Intro: God Qualifies the Called
00:01:48- The Importance of Your "Why"
00:03:03- Welcome to Moviemaker Ministry
00:04:55- How Intentions Affect Execution
00:06:33- When to Stay the Course vs. Quitting a Project
00:09:03- The Danger of Filmmaking: A Mission That Could Destroy You
00:10:53- Mastering Principles on a Small Scale
00:12:39- The Five Commandments of Spiritual Filmmaking
00:15:21- Commandment 1: Rejecting Nihilism and Darkness
00:17:28- Why You Must Tell Personal, Vulnerable Stories
00:18:37- Growing Organically with Your Characters
00:22:22- Commandment 2: The Call for Originality
00:23:23- The Trap of False Selves in Comedy and Horror
00:32:04- Commandment 3: Passion and Making the World Better
00:37:02- Starting Before You Are Ready
00:45:04- Commandment 4: Honoring God and Spreading the Kingdom
00:48:53- The Necessity of the Sabbath for Artists
01:00:12- Expecting Resistance: The War of Art and Spiritual Warfare
01:03:55- The Full Armor of God for Filmmakers
01:07:01- Commandment 5: Never Fabricate the Word of God
01:19:12- When Life Imitates Art: Spiritual Consequences of Storytelling
01:23:51- Science and Faith: Superstring Theory and the Spiritual Domain
01:36:16- Jesus as the Multidimensional Bridge
01:43:19- Thomas Proffitt’s Testimony: From Doubt to Deliverance
01:55:31- The Miracle on Set: How God Led the "Phantom Friend" Shoot
02:04:04- Closing Prayer for Filmmakers

In this episode of Moviemaker Ministry, host Thomas Proffitt engages in a marathon conversation with Mike Fatula titled "Walking the Path of Spiritual Healing." Mike opens up about the "dead" Mike of the past—a man defined by business success and worldly accolades—and the radical transformation that occurred when he surrendered his life to Jesus Christ.
This episode isn't just an interview; it's a vulnerable exploration of what happens when two men of faith bring their wounds into the light. From discussing the specific mechanics of prayer and the dangers of modern secular spirituality to the beauty of a God-ordained marriage, this episode serves as a guide for anyone feeling "at the end of their rope."
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Timestamps
00:00:00- Intro: Walking the Path of Spiritual Healing
00:00:53- Meeting Mike Fatula and the "Broken Horse" Analogy
00:03:07- Opening Prayer and Spiritual Authority
00:08:14- The Elevator Pitch to "Dead Mike"
00:13:50- Mike’s Early Faith and the Failure of Religion
00:18:09- The Loss of Business, Marriage, and Finding Rock Bottom
00:23:26- Finding Life Again Through Nature and a Rescue Dog
00:28:47- The 45-Minute Prayer That Changed Everything
00:30:32- Meeting Samantha: A Godly Woman and a New Beginning
00:34:14- Returning to Church and the Salvation Prayer
00:39:02- The Power of Testimony: Mike’s Parents Return to Christ
00:41:17- Reconnecting with Thomas Proffitt: A 10-Hour Conversation
00:46:23- Lessons from Alaska: Total Reliance on the Father
00:51:31- Taming the "Wild Mustang": Growth in Relationships
00:58:35- Flipping the Script: Redeeming Words of Death into Life
01:05:35- Faith vs. Sight: The Paralyzed Man and Community
01:17:19- Giving the Pen Back to God: Stop Writing Your Own Story
01:23:52- Battling Past Memories and Choosing Gratitude
01:38:16- Carrying the Weight: Why God Shifts Your Circle
01:45:23- The Struggle of Letting Go and Avoiding Idolatry
01:53:23- Prayer Life: From Tactical Petitions to Holy Listening
02:07:49- Confronting Spiritual Warfare and the Occult
02:16:10- Rejecting the Enemy’s Whispers
02:28:15- The "Navy SEALs" of Christians: Healing the False Self
02:35:53- Good Friday: A Personal Call to Action
02:47:06- Spiritual Burnout and the Great Physician
03:01:43- Being Ready for God’s "Person": Mission Over Distraction
03:09:24- Turning the Tables: Who is Thomas Proffitt Now?
03:17:44- Chasing God Harder Than the Satisfactions of the World
03:36:53- How God Speaks Through the Heart
03:52:50- Facing the "Log in My Own Eye": Pride and Awareness
04:15:07- Waging War on the Kingdom of Darkness
04:37:25- No Fear of Death: The Upside-Down Kingdom
05:01:30- Revelation: Sifting Through the Damage of False Spirituality
05:11:11- Special Reading: "Tetelestai - It Is Finished"
05:22:29- Closing Prayer and Final Encouragement
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In this expansive episode of Moviemaker Ministry, host Thomas Proffitt interviews creative and prayer warrior Levi Brooks. They dive deep into Levi's testimony—moving from a skeptical, "intellectual atheist" mindset to a life fully devoted to Christ through the evidence of history and the heart.
The conversation explores the challenges of being a Christian creator in an age of digital noise, the rise of AI-generated "slop," and the necessity of maintaining an eternal perspective in every artistic endeavor. From the importance of confession and spiritual rest to the mechanics of non-linear storytelling and the influence of Christopher Nolan, this episode is a masterclass in combining faith with the pursuit of artistic excellence.
Timestamps:
00:00:00- Intro: When the heart is shrouded from God
00:02:06- Levi Brooks testimony: From Tennessee to Pennsylvania
00:03:07- The "Intellectual Atheist" phase and acting like a Christian
00:04:34- Momentum conference and Sean McDowell’s historical evidence
00:06:56- Historical reliability vs. the "blind faith" criticism
00:11:57- Unrecognized depression and stress in high school wrestling
00:13:34- How past wounds block our connection to God’s heart
00:18:11- Predestination, free will, and extreme ownership of faith
00:20:52- Recognizing when God is strictly pointing you in a new direction
00:23:26- The "Spiritual Whip" and the power of stern correction
00:26:23- Giving it to God through prayer and wise counsel
00:28:02- Psalm 50: Why heartless sacrifice is valueless to God
00:32:11- Using the Word and community to correct your character
00:37:31- Putting the heart before the discipline in prayer
00:38:39- Lessons from Nikola Tesla and the prayer lives of church fathers
00:41:26- Guarding your heart: Upbringing and male/female friendships
00:44:41- Overthinking synchronicities and self-narratives
00:46:45- The gift of dreams: Spiritual significance vs. psychological noise
00:50:32- Learning presence: Prayer as a dialogue with the Lord
00:54:20- Spiritual rest: Spending 12 hours in prayer and fasting
00:58:34- Integrating modern psychology and faith-based counseling
01:00:09- Navigating the "Hill of Difficulty" and health challenges
01:03:32- Finding God in nature: The "Regal Eagle" story
01:08:05- The art of active listening in prayer and life
01:09:56- Posturing yourself for God’s call: Acts 2:17
01:12:55- Wicca, witchcraft, and the need for Christian spiritual domain
01:17:37- C.S. Lewis and the eternal perspective of "Christian Presence"
01:21:43- Building your own kingdom vs. the Kingdom of God
01:25:00- Doubting Thomas: Needing to feel the wounds to believe
01:28:57- Faith as an apprenticeship of mastery
01:31:05- Ephesians 5: Walking in love and avoiding empty words
01:37:34- Diligence and the "Flower on a Mountain" purpose
01:42:26- Refining heart through Christ and avoiding comparison
01:47:28- Magnetic attention: Recognizing God’s "nudges" in life
01:51:00- Is the film industry over? Defining narrative filmmaking
01:54:27- The 15-year journey: From Tarantino to Doubting Thomas
02:00:10- Creating in solitude at the workbench with God
02:05:22- Authenticity in the age of attention-hungry social media
02:07:59- Intentional listening vs. faked viral storytelling
02:11:40- John Coltrane and the spiritual journey of "A Love Supreme"
02:14:32- Non-linear storytelling for modern attention spans
02:17:32- Christopher Nolan and the transcendence of time in film
02:22:08- Viral hook cycles vs. deeply valuable artistic meals
02:26:23- AI as a filmmaking tool vs. the creation of "internet slop"
02:29:40- Dead Internet Theory and the unethical content farm
02:33:39- Using AI for workflow efficiency in podcasting
02:37:08- The ethics of AI writing and the loss of creative ownership
02:38:50- AI’s failure to understand the "Human Heart" in art
02:44:24- Hermeneutics of AI: Why technology can’t understand your soul
02:48:16- AI gaslighting, hallucinations, and Reddit's "bot protection"
02:50:52- The cultural stigma and difficulty of being a Christian Creator
02:54:20- Authenticity vs. clickbait thumbnails in Christian YouTube
02:56:30- Injecting meaning into a world hungry for truth
02:58:46- The rise of Christian cinema and studios like Angel Studios
03:00:39- Writing narratives: Mastering the story before it masters you
03:07:24- The Christian filmmaker community in Lancaster County
03:11:49- Hard work ethics: Mennonite, Amish, and Christian mindset
03:17:02- Filming "Ashes to Diamonds": The mission to redeem old work
03:18:20- Fear of failure and building back better with God
03:20:04- Ambition vs. Pride: Throwing the "grappling hook" for growth
03:24:13- Lessons from Ananias and Sapphira: Finish the whole job
03:26:01- Skepticism vs. believing the lies people say about you
03:28:17- Reassurance seeking vs. diversifying information
03:33:00- Ambition vs. Responsibility to family and faith
03:41:32- Committing to the "Trick": Committing to your God-given mission
03:50:49- Kingdom building: Balancing the film and the podcast
03:53:26- Final prayer and closing thoughts
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Welcome to the Moviemaker Ministry podcast, hosted by Thomas Proffitt. In this episode, Thomas is joined by his mentor and friend, Darren Quaintance. Darren, a "tough guy cowboy" who Christ has deeply healed, shares profound insights on breaking generational cycles of shame and the necessity of vulnerability among Christian men.
From discussing the "Marlboro Man" idol to learning how to truly apprentice with the Heavenly Father, this conversation challenges listeners to stop "posing" and start participating in God's active rescue mission for the souls of men.
Timestamps
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:10 - Generational progress and the Heavenly Father’s rescue
00:01:05 - Darren’s Christian men's bonfire group
01:13:47 - Living in enemy territory and spiritual vigilance
01:18:46 - Jesus as the strong man of the house
01:19:46 - A heart transformed: From sinner to redeemed
01:22:41 - The power of confessing sins to one another
01:25:28 - Bringing the "false self" into the light
01:28:08 - Visions and dreams in the last days
01:32:56 - Walking through the Valley of the Shadow of Death
01:34:25 - The vision of the Rescuing Cowboy
01:36:58 - The role of therapy and brotherhood in healing
01:42:42 - Mountaintop experiences and experiencing oneness in marriage
01:45:24 - Darren’s advice on marriage and finding a spouse
01:49:54 - Advice on being a godly father and "apprenticing" with God
01:52:33 - Seeking the Kingdom: Serving God’s people
01:57:34 - Addressing the idol of filmmaking and career
02:00:00 - How God speaks: Word, people, and the still small voice
02:12:22 - Tools for navigating chaos and finding victory
02:20:47 - From the "Marlboro Man" dream to a life of service
02:22:12 - Grappling with fear and receiving the Rescuer
02:26:48 - Discerning the voice of God through failure
02:37:14 - The Great Commission: Going to the broken
02:47:12 - Embracing the storyline of a rescue mission
02:55:27 - How men hide and the pose of the "rooster"
02:57:20 - Closing thoughts and popcorn prayer
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In this episode of Moviemaker Ministry, Thomas Proffitt explores the profound intersection of independent filmmaking and Christian faith. Reflecting on his current journey of making his first feature film, Thomas discusses the "ashes to diamonds" transformation that occurs when we allow God to prune away our idols and lead us through spiritual warfare.
From deep dives into superstring theory and quantum physics to practical advice on multi-camera production efficiency and the necessity of the "Groaning Prayer," this conversation is designed to be an all-encompassing resource for creators and believers alike. Learn why Thomas believes that starting before you are ready and "storming the hill" is the only way to see God move mountains in your life and career.
Timestamps
00:00:10- Introduction: Halfway Through the Feature Film
00:01:15- Rising from the Ashes: A Coordinated Spiritual Effort
00:02:39- Understanding Sanctification and the Pruning Process
00:04:05- The Whole Armor of God: Diving into Ephesians 6
00:06:26- Recognizing the Enemy’s Voice and Identity
00:08:25- Finding God in the Furnace
00:10:06- Five Steps to Navigate Crisis: Facts vs. Imagination
00:12:07- Using the Feelings Wheel in Prayer
00:14:21- Surviving the "Shadow of Death" with Sabbaticals
00:15:49- The Power of the Groaning Prayer
00:17:35- Listening for Perspective Shifts in Dialogue with God
00:21:44- The Same God: Grappling with Wrath and Grace
00:26:41- Sit at the Workbench: Filmmaking as a Craft with the Father
00:30:38- Tearing Down the Idol of the Craft
00:33:01- Storming the Hill: Why We Owe It to Christ
00:35:44- Announcing the Free Filmmaking Masterclass
00:39:51- Technical Efficiency: 3-5 Cameras and 60 Pages in 5 Days
00:46:42- Real-Life Spiritual Warfare in the Editing Bay
00:52:25- The Mystery of the Pears: Life Imitating Art
01:04:25- Don't Wait Until You're Ready: Start Moving
01:09:46- Quantum Reflections: Superstring Theory and the Domain of God
01:18:16- Synchronicity: How God Used a Book and a Bomber to Find Me
01:31:58- 3D Jesus: Visualizing Dimensions of the Divine
01:38:23- The Coherency of Scripture vs. Human Authorship
01:42:01- Finding the Right "Room": Fellowship and Discernment
 
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Welcome back to Moviemaker Ministry with Thomas Proffitt. In this episode, we sit down for a second deep-dive interview with Homer Shorts. At 85 years old, Homer brings a lifetime of wisdom to a conversation centered on the "True Gospel"—a message not of human effort, but of God's sovereign power to bring dead sinners to life. From the theology of the "New Birth" to the practical realities of suffering and pruning, Homer challenges us to look past a "watered-down" faith and embrace the life-changing truth of Jesus Christ.
Episode Timestamps
00:00:00- Introduction: Grace grows better in winter
00:00:22- Living for Christ vs. the struggle with sin
00:01:04- The promise of paradise: The thief on the cross
00:01:53- Thomas Proffitt’s mission and the Moviemaker Ministry
00:02:40- Lessons on love and security from a great-granddaughter
00:05:00- Homer’s personal journey: From self-reliance to Christ
00:06:51- Defining the True Gospel
00:10:21- Understanding the New Birth
00:12:35- God's work in salvation: "You must be born again"
00:15:08- Dead in sin: Why we need a Savior
00:17:16- Seeking the Lord and answering the call
00:19:07- The miracle of life: Lazarus and the wind of the Spirit
00:21:52- How to know if you are called
00:23:57- The Valley of Dry Bones: Only God gives life
00:25:12- Common misconceptions about the Gospel
00:27:32- The Seal of the Holy Spirit and eternal security
00:31:30- The message the modern church is missing
00:33:18- Pruning for fruitfulness
00:35:48- A deeper look at the thief on the cross
00:37:53- Learning the yoke of Christ
00:41:05- When the world views the Cross as foolishness
00:45:14- Growing in the valleys and facing temptation
00:46:53- The three stages of salvation
00:49:25- On making disciples and using spiritual gifts
00:52:44- Guarding your heart and the battle of the old nature
00:54:46- Repentance and the daily walk of faith
00:56:17- A life of constant prayer
01:01:46- Why people reject the truth
01:05:30- The urgency of the True Gospel
01:10:01- Meditating on Scripture
01:13:55- The "Sword" of God: Conviction of sin
01:17:23- Walking in obedience and a clear conscience
01:22:36- Divine Justice: Why God's anger was poured out on the Son
01:28:46- Homer’s legacy: A helper and a peacemaker
01:36:02- Closing Prayer and Fellowship
 
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"Broken but Beloved" is the theme of today's fellowship with Amy Orrs. Join host Thomas Proffitt as Amy discusses her transformation through Christ, the discipline of abiding in the Word, and the beauty of being chosen by God. Amy opens up about her struggles with self-worth and weight, explaining how she learned to fill the voids in her life with God rather than the world. Whether you are in a season of waiting or a season of "wartime," this episode offers the encouragement you need to step out in faith and recognize that you are never too broken for God’s love.
Timestamps
00:00:01- Broken but Beloved: Finding worth in the broken pieces
00:01:10- Introduction to Amy Orr and the power of church fellowship
00:02:37- Thomas Proffitt's mission and the birth of Movie Maker Ministry
00:03:34- One friend can change your life: Amy's salvation story
00:05:01- Religion vs. Relationship: The impact of Bible-believing churches
00:07:58- Waiting on God: Lessons from Job, Esther, and Joseph
00:11:01- Growth in the waiting: Soul searching and self-criticism
00:13:57- Redemption and healing from the past
00:16:07- The importance of godly friendships and encouragement
00:18:26- A "God Hug": Amy and Thomas reflect on their first meeting
00:22:12- Defining "God Hugs" and seeking encouragement
00:23:02- Deep dive into the Book of Job and faithful lamentation
00:25:44- The privilege of prayer and grieving with hope
00:30:07- Forgiving yourself and learning who you are in Christ
00:36:53- Filling the void: Surrendering the struggle with weight to God
00:41:16- Finding worthiness: "I am not too broken"
00:43:18- Thomas's testimony: A mentor’s death and the 7777 miracle
00:50:03- Moving past the "Savior Complex" to the true Savior
00:53:55- Practical faith: Mirror notes and choosing to be chosen
00:57:52- Using your spiritual gifts to encourage others
01:01:25- Overcoming the fear of failure and taking the first step
01:08:51- Amy's God-sized dream of public speaking
01:14:11- Starting before you're ready: YouTube and vulnerability
01:24:03- Redemption: Using comfort food vs. the Comforter
01:27:51- "But I Chose You": The power of John 15:16
01:31:07- The Great Commission and our job to share the Gospel
01:41:42- A Christian perspective on death and missed opportunities
01:48:36- Prompted by the Spirit: A story of hospital courtyard prayer
01:52:08- The 11th-hour car: A miracle in God's timing
01:58:20- Faith in filmmaking: How God provides actors and locations
02:03:38- How do you know you are saved?
02:11:25- Serving out of love, not just out of duty
02:18:03- The importance of keeping a prayer journal
02:20:56- Closing Prayer and final encouragement
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In this deep-dive episode, Thomas Proffitt welcomes Mike Phillips to discuss the messy, beautiful reality of a life lived for Christ. Mike shares his powerful testimony of loss, military service, and finding a "decision-based" love that changed everything. We also talk about the "Hero Complex" that many creatives face and how to find true worth when the world says you have none.
Timestamps
00:00:00- The Trap of Finding Worth in Solving Other People's Problems
00:01:18- Introduction to Mike Phillips and Movie Maker Ministry
00:02:53- Mike’s Testimony: Growing up Catholic and Questioning Faith
00:04:12- Dealing with Loss and Hating God
00:05:47- Enlisting in the Marine Corps and Rediscovering Faith
00:10:03- Redefining Love: A Feeling vs. A Decision
00:12:07- The Breaking Point and Returning to Faith
00:15:23- God's Will vs. Free Will in Relationships
00:18:25- How Pursuing God Aligns Your Heart’s Desires
00:20:05- Moving from Fear of Hell to Relationship Out of Love
00:23:51- The Relieving (and Terrifying) First Steps of Faith
00:28:30- The "Pulp Fiction" Fake Bible Verse and Divine Synchronicity
00:32:20- Wrestling with God: The Example of Job
00:37:21- Why Stoicism Fails Where the Bible Succeeds
00:40:49- Evolution of a Prayer Life: From Self-Centered to Perspective-Seeking
00:44:20- Prayer is Communication, Not a Vending Machine
00:48:15- Approaching God with Humility and Sufficient Grace
00:52:55- Finding Peace in God's Plan During Heartbreak
00:58:57- Sanctification: Being Pulled Out of Darkness
01:04:13- The Importance of Marital Counseling and Rebuilding Trust
01:07:45- The Power and Freedom of Forgiveness
01:14:42- Overcoming Pride in the Faith Journey
01:19:03- Learning to Listen to the Holy Spirit Through Others
01:21:00- God as a Father: Learning Through Consequences
01:26:04- The Author/Character Metaphor for God's Sovereignty
01:30:15- Out-Sacrificing Your Partner in Relationships
01:34:42- Seeking Wisdom to Serve God's People
01:37:38- Knowledge, Wisdom, and Discernment
01:43:23- God's Sympathy for Our Pain and Sacrifice
01:47:04- Healthy Boundaries vs. Self-Sacrifice
01:54:51- Serving Authority and Honoring God in Society
01:58:46- The Importance of Church Community Over a Building
02:04:24- Spiritual Warfare and Training in the "Dojo" of Church
02:09:15- Falling Back on Your Spiritual Training Under Fire
02:21:34- How God Uses Our Past Evils for Future Good
02:30:16- The "Hero Complex" vs. Finding Worth in Christ
02:43:07- Is Filmmaking a Waste? Using Art to Glorify God
02:53:25- Taking Orders: Surrendering Your Mission to God
03:02:01- Redemption Arcs in Media: Red Dead Redemption and Star Wars
03:10:11- Starting Before You're Ready: Making a Feature Film
03:22:30- Parenting Advice: Getting Punched in the Face
03:30:45- Don't Judge Christianity Based on Christians
03:33:40- Closing Fellowships and Final Prayer
 
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In this episode of the Moviemaker Ministry podcast, Thomas Proffitt hosts Homer Shorts for a deep discussion on Christian experience, the sovereignty of God, and the reality of a transformed heart. Homer, speaking from 60 years of faith, details how God takes a "dead man" and gives him life, comparing the Holy Spirit’s work to the wind—uncontrollable yet undeniable in its power.
 
The conversation spans from identifying the idols in our own lives to understanding the three pillars of true faith: knowledge, conviction, and trust. Thomas and Homer discuss the importance of being an "aircraft carrier" church that sends disciples out into the world, emphasizing that the Gospel is not just a nice story but the power of God for salvation.
Chapters:
 
00:00:00- The power of the Gospel: Turning a drunk into a worshiper
 
00:00:44- Meeting Homer Shorts and the "Homer Peace"
 
00:01:20- Introduction to Moviemaker Ministry with Thomas Proffitt
 
00:03:11- Homer’s Testimony: A new heart, master, and destination
 
00:03:59- Facing sin and the realization that deception is blinding
 
00:05:40- Finding rest for the soul in Matthew 11:28
 
00:07:24- Understanding the new birth as the work of God's Spirit
 
00:09:28- The valley of dry bones: Why dead sinners need God's life
 
00:10:15- Being "sealed" with the Spirit: Filling a ship with sails
 
00:12:28- The journey after conversion: Learning of the Redeemer
 
00:13:41- Spiritual warfare and the "spiritual whip" of repentance
 
00:16:42- Advice for those feeling a spark of inclination toward God
 
00:18:46- Defining the will: The faculty of choice and God's grace
 
00:20:40- Why doctrine must be based on all of Scripture, not one verse
 
00:22:15- Commands and qualifications: The example of being thirsty
 
00:24:04- A Holy Spirit moment: Connecting the interview to a daily sermon
 
00:25:46- God's breaking process: Lessons from disappointments and loss
 
00:27:46- Idols: When things meet needs that only God should meet
 
00:28:35- The sovereignty of God and the will of man side-by-side
 
00:30:36- Understanding seasons and active waiting in faith
 
00:33:10- The danger of moving ahead of God's leading
 
00:35:34- Romans 8:28 and the two different kinds of "calls"
 
00:37:30- A sovereign God never fails to save His children
 
00:40:56- The example of Paul: A factual call to the heart
 
00:43:45- Thomas’s reflection on "Doubting Thomas" and seeking truth
 
00:46:59- God’s protection and the closing of doors in life
 
00:49:13- What makes the true Gospel offensive: Sin and repentance
 
00:51:01- The ingredients of faith: Knowledge, conviction, and trust
 
00:53:49- Covenants: Understanding we are Abraham’s seed through faith
 
00:58:00- The aircraft carrier church: Sending disciples into the world
 
01:00:11- Facing the fear of man to speak for God
 
01:03:42- The evidence of new birth: A hunger for the Word
 
01:08:34- Building relationships to earn the right to share the Gospel
 
01:12:41- How faith grows through knowledge and experience
 
01:15:46- Standing firm: Trials as the test of real faith
 
01:19:39- The best way to bring people to Christ
 
01:23:30- Holes in science and the pervasive voice of deception
 
01:27:07- The Amish testimony: From religion to relationship
 
01:29:34- First signs of change: Conviction and a new perspective
 
01:33:39- Mature faith: Trusting God even when it "rains on the picnic"
 
01:37:00- Closing prayer and blessing
 
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