For Christian filmmakers, the goal isn’t simply to make better films. It’s to become the kind of filmmaker whose work flows from a heart surrendered to Christ.

This is at the heart of Episode 9 of the Faith Film Fests Podcast, where Doug Weiss talks with pastor, author, and Christian Film Foundation director ⁠Ed Grifenhagen⁠ about his journey into Christian filmmaking, the mission of the Christian Film Foundation, the Kendrick Brothers’ ⁠Flywheel: Ignition of the Soul ⁠ and the new ⁠Heart of the Filmmaker Academy⁠.

Ed’s journey into filmmaking is anything but conventional. After decades in the business world, he was called into full-time ministry. His connection to the Kendrick Brothers began in 2018 when their production came to Columbus, Georgia. What started with helping the production find locations—and a few dozen of his wife’s famous chocolate chip cookies—eventually led Ed to serving as a chaplain on film sets and, ultimately, becoming director of the Christian Film Foundation.

Listen to this insightful new episode of the Faith Film Podcast here.