What inspired Dallas Jenkins to transform the beloved Christmas book "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" into a movie? What challenges did he encounter while creating The Chosen and bringing this new family film to life? And how does he navigate following God’s will when outcomes don’t align with expectations?

In this episode, I sit down with Dallas Jenkins, creator of The Chosen, to explore his creative journey, the heart behind his latest project, and the faith that drives his work. Join us as we dive into the making of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever and the powerful stories behind his compelling, faith-based content. You won’t want to miss this inspiring conversation!

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00:00 - Intro

02:29 - The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

03:51 - "It wrecked me"

07:31 - You created a Christmas classic

10:23 - Hardest scene to film and why?

14:07 - I think I had to be broken down and surrender

16:33 - What does it mean that a movie bombed?

19:05 - 5 Loaves and 2 Fishes

21:58 - Providential Facebook message...

28:38 - When did you feel the call towards filmmaking?

30:56 - How did you actually get started?

33:39 - How to do translate thought into production?

37:11 - How do you identify talent you can trust?

42:36 - How to keep your quality high?

46:43 - Advice for aspiring filmmakers?

47:13 - Focus on quality before success

49:31 - Favorite scene from Best Christmas Pageant Ever?

51:22 - What’s next for Dallas?

How did Gen Z women vote in the recent election? Are we witnessing a shift toward conservative values among young people? On today’s podcast, I’m joined by Isabel Brown ( @theisabelbrown) —author, cultural commentator, and advocate for free-thinking youth. Together, we explore why the liberal narrative framing abortion as empowering failed to resonate as expected this election cycle.

We also discuss the millions spent on woke celebrity endorsements that missed the mark, signaling that young people are beginning to reject the mainstream culture’s hollow propaganda. Join Isabel and me as we examine the cultural shift and reflect on the setbacks faced by leftism's poisonous ideologies. While there's still much work to do, this election dealt a blow to "woke" culture—something worth celebrating.

Looking ahead, we dive into the next phase of the movement: reshaping the conversation and building a culture where abortion becomes unthinkable. Don’t miss this vital discussion!

Looking ahead, we dive into the next phase of the movement: reshaping the conversation and building a culture where abortion becomes unthinkable. Don’t miss this vital discussion!

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Timestamps:

00:00 -Intro

00:29 - Welcome, Isabel

01:55 - What are your takeaways from the election?

06:06 - Do you think the Harris campaign backfired?

08:46 - Kamala was uniquely bad; Trump scandals

09:46 - What is your take on overall trends?

13:15 - Younger voters are becoming more conservative

15:13 - Conservative is practical ideology

17:36 - Young voters experienced COVID

25:22 - Pro-Social Media

26:49 - Gen Z wants real and messy

32:27 - 4B movement

36:19 - New baby boom?

Are women oppressed in the West, particularly the United States? Is the new presidency going to take away basic human rights from women? Is the new 4B movement based on correct principles? Today I talk about the real plague that is causing so many women to suffer - the lost feminine identity and poor relationships with others. While I support one tenant of the 4B movement (no sex to men you’re not married to!), the overall sentiment is cynical and flawed. In this video I offer some alternatives to restoring peace and hope to men and women alike!

*Live Action Truth About Sex: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMoyUlHDKso&list=PLRCroccSjXWTKm2BUjdL_SIz_eDh7xCAF&ab_channel=LiveAction

*Economics of Sex video: https://youtu.be/cO1ifNaNABY?feature=shared

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Time Stamps:

00:00 - Intro

06:37 - 4B Movement

09:41 - Womanhood is not…

11:16 - Makeup is not necessary!

16:18 - Are American women oppressed?

19:56 - Economy of Sex

24:16 - Women’s rights globally

26:00 - What has the feminist movement become?

27:39 - Map of Women’s Rights Across the World

28:04 - Conclusion