Disciples in the Moonlight with Brett Varvel
The Dad Edge Podcast
Larry Hagner
4.8 • 1.6K Ratings
🗓️ 29 July 2024
⏱️ 61 minutes
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Summary
Brett Varvel is an Emmy Award winning director and two-time David Letterman Scholarship winner. He started his own production company, House of Grace Studios, and is now a director, actor, and writer. His credits include American Underdog, Running The Bases, Mayberry Man, Play The Flute, and now Disciples in the Moonlight. His short films, feature films, and online videos have won many awards and have been seen by millions of people around the world. Brett's ambition in life is to share the gospel of Christ through the art of film.
Today, Brett Varvel shares his journey from an inspired young boy to a filmmaker dedicated to impactful storytelling. The conversation centers on his latest project, "Disciples in the Moonlight", a film exploring faith in a dystopian America where the Bible is illegal. Brett discusses the decade-long process of bringing this film to life and opens up about his personal life, including his marriage and the challenges they've faced together. He reflects on the influence of his parents' faith and the importance of building a strong spiritual foundation.
The episode delves into Brett's own faith journey, which began in a Christian home and deepened through personal exploration in his teenage years. Brett emphasizes the transformative power of scripture in his life and work. Listeners are encouraged to watch "Disciples in the Moonlight," released in theaters last July 17th, which promises to be a thought-provoking experience on faith under persecution. Throughout the conversation, Brett's passion for storytelling and dedication to living out his values shine through, offering inspiration on faith, family, and resilience.
www.disciplesinthemoonlightmovie.com
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| 0:00.0 | When the unthinkable happens, it tests our strength, character, and resilience. |
| 0:05.0 | It's in these moments that we discover our true potential and the depth of our love for those we lead and protect. |
| 0:12.0 | That quote today is right in line with the topic of today's |
| 0:16.3 | podcast and what could happen if the unthinkable did happen in our lives and how it would test us and what it's all about. |
| 0:26.4 | All that and so much more that is today's show. |
| 0:31.8 | Welcome to the Dad Edge Podcast. The Dad Edge Movement creates leaders of men, |
| 0:36.7 | leaders of families, and leaders of communities. We will not only impact this |
| 0:41.8 | generation of fathers, but the next generation as well. |
| 0:45.0 | The kids we are raising will have better chances and odds stacked in their favor because of the amazing example that their fathers emulated for them. |
| 0:54.0 | We are here to change the world. |
| 0:56.2 | We are here to change relationships. |
| 0:58.5 | We are here to positively disrupt this generation of fathers so no man goes to their grave with regret. |
| 1:05.2 | We disrupt the drift of busyness and replace it with razor-focused intention, passion, |
| 1:10.9 | purpose, and direction. |
| 1:13.3 | We are the Dad Edge, and we're here to change the game. What's going on, gentlemen? What's going on? |
| 1:23.0 | What's going on gentlemen? Welcome to the Dad Edge podcast. I'm Larry |
| 1:34.2 | Hagner, your host and founder this podcast, this show and movement. I hope you guys |
| 1:38.2 | are having a fantastic end of your July. I cannot believe we're wrapping up July. |
| 1:43.6 | Kids go back to school here with just in like the next three weeks or so. |
| 1:47.6 | It's crazy how fast this time does go. |
| 1:50.9 | And my hope to you, my from my heart to yours I hope you have had a fantastic |
| 1:56.5 | wonderful summer so far with you and your kids and wife and all that good stuff |
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