Ignite Mic Podcast

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The Ignite Mic Podcast is about real conversations that matter. Hosted by Jesse Amos, it’s a space where faith, culture, and community collide. Think Joe Rog...

  1. Aug 10

    Hollywood Is Changing: Why Faith-Based Movies Are Growing | Ignite Mic | EP18 | Scott DuPont

    99% of indie filmmakers are doing it backwards. Film producer Scott DuPont joins Jesse Amos on Ignite Mic to reveal what filmmakers need to know about funding movies, attracting recognizable talent, building the right team, finding an audience, and actually getting a film made. Scott brings more than 30 years of experience in the film industry and shares lessons learned from working around some of Hollywood's biggest names—including what he learned watching Clint Eastwood work on American Sniper. But this conversation goes far beyond filmmaking. Scott and Jesse discuss the growing audience for faith-based films, Hollywood's influence on American culture, why positive storytelling matters, faith in Jesus, the importance of serving others, and why Christians need to create excellent movies capable of competing with anything Hollywood produces. In this episode: 00:00 Clint Eastwood, Hollywood & faith-based films 00:36 Meet Scott DuPont 01:26 From acting to producing 04:49 Why marketing can matter more than production 05:41 Finance Your Movie 09:12 Scott's advice for new filmmakers 11:09 Why film students should work as PAs 12:17 What Scott learned from Clint Eastwood 16:18 The attitude that gets you hired 18:53 Why movies still have enormous cultural power 20:35 Has Hollywood damaged the culture? 21:12 The rise of faith-based movies 22:04 God's Not Dead and modern Christian storytelling 26:28 Why open conversation matters 29:17 America's deeper heart problem 31:27 Looking at Jesus historically 33:10 How Finance Your Movie works 36:10 The new reality of movie distribution 38:34 Find your audience before making the movie 44:48 The $150K faith movie success story 46:57 Story matters more than budget 50:42 The mistake 99% of indie filmmakers make 50:50 Sponsor 51:15 Why you should raise money BEFORE attaching stars 51:44 The 3 questions Hollywood talent managers ask 53:42 Working with Cuba Gooding Jr. & Billy Zane 57:49 How movie backend points work 59:49 Never attach name talent before funding 1:00:21 How to fund a $500K movie 1:03:14 Scott's upcoming faith-based projects 1:05:00 Robert Redford, Burt Reynolds & Clint Eastwood 1:06:09 Tom Cruise's work ethic 1:06:31 Lessons from John Travolta 1:07:22 What Christian filmmakers can learn from the Kendrick Brothers 1:08:03 Scott's message about faith & gratitude 1:09:32 Jesse shares the Gospel 1:12:13 Jesse's journey from doubt to Jesus 1:14:07 Light vs. darkness 1:16:26 Faith, politics & common sense 1:19:21 Get involved and serve your community 1:22:04 Connect with Scott DuPont 🎬 CONNECT WITH SCOTT DUPONT Finance Your Movie Podcast, filmmaking resources & consultations #FinanceYourMovie Scott's mission is simple: help people with great stories find the funding they need to bring those stories to the screen. 📺 IGNITE MIC Real conversations. Real stories. Truth that matters. Where faith meets culture. Subscribe and join us as we talk with filmmakers, pastors, entrepreneurs, leaders, creators, and people making an impact on the culture. 🔥 Watch more on Ignite TV+ 👍 LIKE this episode 💬 COMMENT with your biggest takeaway 🔔 SUBSCRIBE for future Ignite Mic conversations ↗️ SHARE this with a filmmaker who needs to hear Scott's advice. #IgniteMic #ScottDuPont #FinanceYourMovie #Filmmaking #FaithBasedFilm

  2. Aug 6

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  3. Jun 29

    The Broken Money System Nobody Wants to Talk About | Ignite Mic | EP16 | Scott Thomas

    What if true wealth has nothing to do with how much money you have? In this episode of Ignite Mic, Jesse Amos sits down with Scott Thomas, founder of Stewardship Matters, to discuss one of the most misunderstood biblical principles—stewardship. From managing finances to managing your time, family, talents, and influence, Scott explains why everything we have has been entrusted to us by God. This conversation goes far beyond money. Scott shares why he once fired one of his wealthiest clients because of integrity, why God woke him in the middle of the night with the word "Sprouting," how generosity can completely change your life, and why biblical stewardship is about far more than giving 10%. Whether you're a business owner, entrepreneur, ministry leader, nonprofit director, or simply someone trying to honor God with your finances, this episode is packed with practical wisdom and biblical insight. In this episode: Why stewardship is about much more than money The shocking story of firing a millionaire client Why character is more valuable than wealth Reading the Bible through a completely different lens Estate planning and leaving a Kingdom legacy Why Monopoly teaches surprising lessons about investing Anonymous generosity and biblical giving How one word from God changed Scott's life forever Gardening, abundance, and God's design Endowment Lite Solutions and helping ministries create lasting impact Why listening to the Holy Spirit matters more than ever Money is a tool. Stewardship is a lifestyle. And faith changes everything. 👤 Guest Information Scott Thomas Founder — Stewardship Matters Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP) Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP) Certified Kingdom Advisor (CKA) 🌐 Website https://www.stewardshipmatters.net 📧 Email scott@stewardshipmatters.net 🎙 Stewardship Matters Podcast Coming Soon: Endowment Lite Solutions Helping churches, charities, and nonprofits build sustainable giving strategies. 👍 If this conversation encouraged you ✅ Subscribe to Ignite Mic ✅ Like this video ✅ Share it with someone who needs to hear it ✅ Comment your biggest takeaway below 📺 About Ignite Mic Real conversations. Real stories. Truth that matters. Ignite Mic is where faith meets culture through bold conversations with pastors, entrepreneurs, leaders, authors, creators, and changemakers impacting the world. Watch more exclusive conversations on Ignite TV+. ⏰ Chapters 00:00 – "I Fired My Wealthiest Client" 00:30 – Meet Scott Thomas & Stewardship Matters 01:40 – What Biblical Stewardship Really Means 05:16 – Joseph: The Ultimate Steward 07:53 – Kingdom Advisors & Discipleship 10:20 – Finding Godly Counsel 13:12 – Reading the Bible Through a Different Lens 16:19 – What's in Your Hand? 18:39 – Stewarding Wealth God's Way 21:13 – Why Scott Fired His Biggest Client 23:19 – Christian Financial Advice vs. Christian Advisors 26:22 – Rethinking Generosity 28:15 – Estate Planning & Kingdom Legacy 31:00 – When Lawyers Take the Inheritance 34:24 – Giving Before You Die 38:48 – Monopoly and Biblical Investing 42:10 – Bad Money & Godly Investing 46:00 – Faith, Culture & Ethical Investing 51:35 – God Woke Me Up With One Word 53:35 – One Seed Has Unlimited Potential 56:09 – Does Gardening Really Change Your Health? 1:00:04 – Endowment Lite Solutions Explained 1:07:39 – Politics, Giving & Integrity 1:10:16 – Where the Money Really Is 1:17:22 – Scott's Final Message 1:22:02 – Following the Holy Spirit 1:23:01 – The Gospel Invitation 1:24:55 – A Final Word on Legacy #️⃣ Hashtags #IgniteMic #IgniteContentLab #IgniteTVPlus #ScottThomas #StewardshipMatters #BiblicalStewardship #FaithAndFinance #ChristianLeadership #KingdomAdvisor #Generosity #FinancialStewardship #Legacy #ChristianPodcast #MoneyManagement #KingdomBuilding

  4. Apr 14

    The Church Must Act | Ignite Mic | EP15 | RC Williams

    The church was never called to stay silent. In this powerful episode of **Ignite Mic**, Jesse sits down with **RC Williams of Watchmen Action** at **AmFest** for a bold conversation about what it really means to be a watchman on the wall in this generation. This episode is more than an interview. It is a wake-up call. RC Williams shares the heart behind **Watchmen Action** and their mission to **equip the church to engage the culture**. Drawing from **Ezekiel 33**, he explains the biblical responsibility of believers to watch, warn, speak, and take action when truth is under attack. He also breaks down how Watchmen Action helps Christians move from passion to strategy by giving churches and leaders practical tools to organize, communicate clearly, and engage the issues that matter most. Jesse also shares his own heart for evangelism, outreach, college campuses, and the need for the body of Christ to stop waiting on the world to come into the church and instead go out and make a difference. Together, this conversation highlights the urgency of unity, courage, leadership, and obedience in a time when many believers know they are called to do more. If you have felt the tension between faith and culture, if you know the church is meant to be active and not passive, and if you believe God is calling His people to rise up in this hour, this episode will challenge and encourage you. In this episode: * Why the church cannot afford to stay silent * What it means to be a biblical watchman * The mission and strategy behind Watchmen Action * How believers can engage culture with clarity and purpose * Why unity in the body of Christ matters right now * Jesse’s heart for evangelism and reaching the next generation Watch the full episode, share it with someone who needs this message, and take your place in what God is doing. **Guest:** RC Williams **Organization:** Watchmen Action **Website:** [https://www.youtube.com/@ignitetvplus](https://www.youtube.com/@ignitetvplus) [https://ignitetvplus.com](https://ignitetvplus.com) **Learn more about Ignite Ministry Global:** [https://igniteministryglobal.com](https://igniteministryglobal.com) #IgniteMic #IgniteContentLab #IgniteTV #IgniteTVPlus #RCWilliams #WatchmenAction #AmFest #FaithAndCulture #ChristianPodcast #ChurchLeadership #BodyOfChrist #WatchmanOnTheWall #EngageTheCulture #Revival #KingdomMindset

  5. 12/15/2025

    Character Over Power: Who Is Sarah Ulrich? | Ignite Mic | EP13 | Sarah Ulrich

    In Episode 13 of the Ignite Mic Podcast, we sit down with Sarah Ulrich, a Congressional candidate for Florida’s 7th District, for one of the most honest and vulnerable political conversations we’ve had on the show. Sarah is not a career politician. She’s a seventh-generation Floridian, a mom, and a political outsider who believes Washington has lost its moral compass. Running against a sitting incumbent, she opens up about why character matters more than party, why Congress is broken by incentives, and how facing breast cancer forced her to decide whether she would check out — or step up. This conversation dives deep into: • Faith and leadership • Term limits and banning congressional stock trading • Big Tech, AI, and corporate influence • Why Washington has nothing it can take from her • Why this is her only run — win or lose This is not polished politics. This is conviction under pressure. 📘 FEATURED BOOK BY SARAH ULRICH Bread and Circuses: Updating American Politics, Corporations, and Finances for a Better Future by Sarah Valerie Ulrich (Paperback – April 30, 2025) 👉 https://amzn.to/4oUYzBu If you want to understand how Sarah thinks — this book lays it out clearly, boldly, and without spin. 🔗 CONNECT WITH SARAH 🌐 Website: https://UlrichforFlorida.com 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1JSKroUCuT/ 🏷️ Hashtag: #SarahUlrich 🎙️ Produced by Ignite Content Lab Creating Content That Connects GUEST INFORMATION Sarah Ulrich Congressional Candidate – Florida’s 7th District Website: https://UlrichforFlorida.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1JSKroUCuT/ 📘 Book: Bread and Circuses: Updating American Politics, Corporations, and Finances for a Better Future 👉 https://amzn.to/4oUYzBu EPISODE CHAPTERS 00:00 – Why Most Voters Don’t Know Their Congressman 04:43 – Why Sarah Has Wanted to Run for Decades 06:00 – Character vs Policy in Washington 08:16 – Faith, Leadership, and Accountability 15:12 – Fixing Congress: Term Limits & No Stock Trading 20:16 – “Washington Can’t Touch Me” 21:30 – Breast Cancer and the Moment Everything Changed 27:32 – Can Congress Ever Be Unified? 30:26 – Big Tech, AI, and Corporate Power 37:15 – Mega Bills and Hidden Corruption 49:04 – Trades, Education, and the American Dream 01:02:58 – Do-or-Die: This Is Her Only Run 01:26:00 – Faith, Peace, and Hope for the Future HASHTAGS #IgniteMic #IgniteContentLab #SarahUlrich #BreadAndCircuses #FaithAndPolitics #Leadership #CharacterMatters #FloridaPolitics #Congress #TermLimits #PoliticalOutsider #FaithOverFear #EP13

  6. 12/15/2025

    How Music Can Unite the Church Again | Ignite Mic | EP14 | Tim Spencer

    Music has always carried revival—long before stages, buildings, or brands. In Ignite Mic EP14, Jesse Amos sits down with Tim Spencer, lead singer of the Ora Street Mission Band and founder of the Future City Music Festival, to explore how music can bring unity back to the Church. This episode dives into: Why worship was never meant to stay inside church walls How music disarms division and draws people together The prayer-room moment that changed Tim’s view of “church as usual” Why Gen Z is more spiritually open than we realize Excellence vs performance in worship culture The real vision behind Future City Music Festival 2026 This conversation is honest, deep, and timely. If you care about worship, culture, unity, or revival—this episode matters right now. 🎧 Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/sxf4mpag-HM 👍 Like • 💬 Comment • 🔁 Share GUEST INFORMATION Tim Spencer Lead Singer & Guitarist – Ora Street Mission Band Founder – Future City Music Festival 🌐 Website: https://www.futurecitymusicfestival.com 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FutureCityMusicFestival/ 📧 Email: orastreet@gmail.com 📞 Phone: 615-482-9007 🏷️ Hashtag: #FutureCityMusicFestival 📅 Future City Music Festival 2026 🗓 February 21, 2026 📍 Hawks Park, Edgewater, FL EPISODE CHAPTERS 00:00 – Why Music Still Matters 02:00 – Meeting Through Worship 06:00 – How Future City Began 11:00 – Unity vs Competition in the Church 16:00 – Worship Beyond the Building 22:00 – Excellence Without Performance 29:00 – Prayer That Changed Everything 36:00 – The Boiler Room Principle 44:00 – MercyMe Before the Fame 53:00 – Gen Z & Spiritual Hunger 1:03:00 – Music as Evangelism 1:15:00 – Future City 2026 Vision 1:25:00 – Final Encouragement HASHTAGS #IgniteMic #IgniteContentLab #FutureCityMusicFestival #ChurchUnity #WorshipCulture #ChristianPodcast #FaithAndCulture #WorshipLeaders #Revival #GenZFaith #ChristianCreatives #KingdomUnity

  7. 12/11/2025

    Why the Church Is Losing the Nation — Paul Blair Breaks It Down | Ignite Mic | EP12

    America is changing faster than most people realize — morally, culturally, spiritually, and politically. 🇺🇸🔥 In this powerful interview, former NFL athlete and national pastor Paul Blair reveals the forces quietly reshaping our nation and calls the Church back to biblical courage. If you’ve felt something is deeply wrong in America but couldn’t explain it, this conversation brings clarity and conviction. 👀🔥 Most churches won’t touch these topics. Paul will. And what he reveals may change the way you see the world. 🎥 Watch the full episode: 👉 https://youtu.be/D7UvxHciXdU 🙌 Who Is Paul Blair? 🏈 Former Oklahoma State All-Star 🏈 Drafted by the Chicago Bears under Mike Ditka ⛪ Pastor of Liberty Church Edmond & Orlando 📣 Founder of Liberty Pastors Network 💪 Cancer survivor 🎙 National speaker & co-creator of Patriot U Network Paul is on a mission to equip pastors to stand boldly in truth, disciple their communities, and reclaim biblical worldview in every area of life—including government, culture, economics, and education. 🌐 Connect With Paul Blair & Liberty Pastors Website: www.libertynetwork.live Network: www.libertypastors.com Personal: www.paulkblair.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@libertynetwork.live-lcn X (Twitter): @pblair7268 📚 Mentioned Resources (No Affiliate Links for Evidence That Demands a Verdict) • Evidence That Demands a Verdict — Josh & Sean McDowell • Monumental — Kirk Cameron • Backfired — William Federer • Patriot Academy • WallBuilders • The Book That Made Your World • Mayflower Compact • MD Anderson Cancer Center • Shure SM7B Mic • Sony A6400 Camera ⏱ Chapters 0:00 – Introduction 0:14 – Meet Paul Blair 1:02 – Why pastors avoid politics 2:08 – Biblical worldview for every area of life 🌍 3:10 – What awakened Paul Blair 4:20 – Influence of Barton, Federer & Kennedy 5:32 – From NFL to ministry 6:50 – Mission of Liberty Pastors 8:10 – Unity & a fractured Church 🤝 9:20 – America’s foundation & Pilgrims 10:42 – Losing biblical self-government 12:10 – Islam, migration & cultural shifts 13:30 – Sharia conflict in U.S. cities ⚖️ 15:05 – Sexual revolution & Marxist patterns 17:00 – Warning to parents 18:40 – End-times worldview 20:15 – Economics, taxation & incentives 22:40 – Education & ideological capture 🏫 24:10 – Job, suffering & biblical obedience 25:50 – The Empty Tomb — evidence for Christ ✝️ 27:30 – Liberty Pastors Camps 2026 28:40 – Final challenge to America 🎙 Recorded At: Ignite Content Lab — Daytona Beach, FL https://ignitecontentlab.com 📞 (386) 261-6150 🔥 CALL TO ACTION If this conversation opened your eyes, please: 👍 LIKE the video 💬 COMMENT your thoughts 📤 SHARE with a pastor or friend 🔔 SUBSCRIBE for more powerful episodes Your engagement helps us spread truth further. 🙌 🔖 Hashtags #IgniteMic #IgniteContentLab #PaulBlair #LibertyPastors #FaithAndFreedom #BiblicalWorldview #AmericanHistory #CultureWar #PastorsWakeUp #ChristianPodcast #EndTimesTeaching #Apologetics #ResurrectionProof #SaveAmerica #ChurchLeadership

  8. 11/10/2025

    🎙️ Ignite Mic Podcast | EP11 | Russell W. Halloway

    ❤️ Love Rewrites History: The Movement to Heal America Can love really rewrite history? Russell W. Halloway, Licensed Professional Counselor, decorated combat veteran, and founder of Love Rewrites History, believes it can — and he’s calling for a National “Love Your Enemy” Day to prove it. 🎧 EPISODE DESCRIPTION In this heartfelt episode of the Ignite Mic Podcast, host Jesse Amos talks with Russell W. Halloway, a man whose journey from combat to counseling has become a mission of redemption, reconciliation, and radical love. They dive deep into faith, politics, forgiveness, and how healing begins when love leads. Russell shares the story behind his petition to establish October 10th as “National Love Your Enemy Day”, his vision for uniting believers across divides, and the hope that real change starts when we live out the words of Jesus. ⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:00 – Ignite Mic Intro 01:25 – Meet Russell W. Halloway 04:12 – From Combat Veteran to Counselor 07:33 – The Moment God Changed Everything 10:05 – Healing Through Service and Faith 13:40 – The Birth of Love Rewrites History 17:10 – How “Love Your Enemy” Became a National Vision 20:25 – The Power of Forgiveness in Divided Times 25:40 – Faith, Politics & Finding Common Ground 30:12 – Why Persecution Often Strengthens the Church 34:20 – America’s Moral Crossroads 38:45 – The Petition: A 25-Year Mission for Change 42:18 – How Listeners Can Get Involved 46:30 – Luke 6:46 — Doing What Jesus Said 50:05 – How Love Can Heal Culture and Community 54:22 – Final Thoughts & Call to Action 57:00 – Ignite Mic Wrap-Up and Sponsor Message ✍️ SIGN THE PETITION Join the movement to make October 10th “National Love Your Enemy Day.” 👉 https://www.loverewriteshistory.com 💌 CONNECT WITH RUSSELL W. HALLOWAY 🌐 LoveRewritesHistory.com 📧 Team@LoveRewritesHistory.com 📱 Facebook: Love Rewrites History 📸 Instagram: @Love_Rewrites_History 📄 Guest Info File 💡 ABOUT THE GUEST Russell W. Halloway is a Licensed Professional Counselor and community organizer. Born in Fort Smith, Arkansas, and raised in Burlington, Kansas, he’s a decorated combat veteran who found healing through faith and now helps others do the same. He believes that “God’s love is real — and you’ll experience it best when you focus on helping others.” His mission: to use love to reshape politics and culture. 💡 SUPPORT IGNITE MIC Are you a business, ministry, or organization with a message worth sharing? Sponsor an episode of The Ignite Mic Podcast and let our team promote your story across every major platform. 📞 (386) 261-6150 🌐 IgniteContentLab.com 📺 WATCH THE FULL EPISODE 👉 https://youtu.be/aSydHYqVCtY 🔖 HASHTAGS #IgniteMic #IgniteContentLab #IgniteTV #LoveRewritesHistory #FaithInAction #Healing #ChristianPodcast #Unity #Forgiveness

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    2025 - 2026
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