Cindy Bond - Inspiring Faith Through Film - S2 - Ep. 35

In today's episode, we dive into the inspiring journey of Cindy Bond, founder and CEO of Mission Pictures International. Cindy is a "media missionary" who has dedicated her life to creating faith-based films that inspire and uplift audiences worldwide. From overcoming significant funding challenges to producing hits like "I Can Only Imagine" and "Redeeming Love," Cindy's story is a testament to faith, perseverance, and the power of storytelling. She'll share her experiences, divine inspirations, and insights on supporting more women in the media industry. Stay tuned for an episode that is sure to encourage and motivate you. Let's get started!

Guests Recommendations: https://missionpictures.com/about/ https://www.wmeagency.com/ https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0139394/ https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11365186/ Matthew 6:33 John 3:16

Outline: (00:03) Faith in God and love for movies. (03:10) Journey of aspiration, meeting influential industry people. (07:53) Christian novel's film rights deal at Paramount. (10:55) Founded Providence Entertainment, the first Christian distribution company. (13:55) Animated Bible film sells globally, except in Israel. (16:47) UCLA is central to media influence and spirituality. (19:59) Chose "I Can Only Imagine" for movie adaptation. (25:27) Our movie defied Hollywood projections with $17M. (27:44) Overcame severe health and business challenges with faith. (31:50) Praised humility and generosity at the Dream Center luncheon. (32:33) Auction for Dream Center: Donors receive donated purses. (38:32) Inspirational closing remarks and interview conclusion. (40:10) A Single Mexican mother survives and raises six children.

About the Guest:  Cindy Bond grew up under the loving care of her grandparents, whose strong Christian beliefs deeply influenced her. Her grandmother, a movie enthusiast, spent countless hours with Cindy watching epic Bible films like "The 10 Commandments," "Ben Hur," and "The Robe," and always had Christian television on. Coming from a broken home, Cindy found solace and inspiration in these movies, which instilled in her a sense of boundless hope and faith. A committed Christian since childhood, Cindy's faith was solidified when she came forward at a Billy Graham crusade at the age of seven. Her upbringing and love for inspirational films have profoundly shaped her life's journey.

Meet the Host: Kim Moeller Kim Moeller is a dynamic Charitable Advisor in Philanthropy CAP® based in sunny San Diego. With a passion for faith, generosity, and living a meaningful life, Kim brings her expertise in financial services, business development, and life coaching to every episode of the Generous Girl podcast. Kim has spent years inspiring others as a women’s event speaker, teaching leader, and professional life coach. She uses her unique blend of transparency, depth, humor, and real-life stories to encourage personal growth and significance. She is passionate about celebrating generosity in all its forms—whether in faith, family, fitness, finance, or friendship—and thrives on helping women take their next step toward a life of purpose. Known for her talent as a connector, Kim loves introducing women to the people, resources, and ideas they need to know, all while sharing her favorite bargain finds and hot tips. When she’s not hosting the podcast, Kim enjoys life as a devoted wife, mom to four grown kids and their spouses, and “dog mom” to her sweet yellow lab, Rey. She finds joy in long beach walks, meaningful conversations, and cheering others on in their journeys of faith and generosity. Join Kim on Generous Girl as she celebrates stories of impact, inspires a spirit of giving, and reminds us all of the incredible power of generosity.

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