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I’m Thomas Proffitt, I’ve spent fifteen years trying to become Nolan and Tarantino, only to realize I was being a doubting Thomas. After narcissistic abuse, the death of a close friend, and nearly losing another to cancer, Christ found me, and He’s changed my life and filmmaking for the better. Now I’m on a mission to help Him do the same for you. If you want to help me with this mission, hit subscribe, I appreciate your encouragement. Welcome to Moviemaker Ministry.

  1. Aug 24

    Masterclass Ch. 2 - Burning Away What Doesn't Matter Before You Begin

    Welcome to Moviemaker Ministry hosted by Thomas Proffitt. In Masterclass Chapter 2 (Burning Away What Doesn't Matter Before You Begin), Thomas shares a candid, emotional, and deeply spiritual reflection on what it takes to survive indie filmmaking. Walking through the furnace of writing, directing, acting in, and self-financing his debut feature film—through burnout, an ER visit, and severe overwhelm—Thomas reveals why building your worth around your art will break you. Learn the power of Sabbath rest, deep prayer, breaking free of the hero complex, and surrendering your entire soul to God before stepping onto set. 00:00:00- Intro 00:01:04- Moviemaker Ministry Masterclass Chapter 2: Burning Away What Doesn't Matter 00:03:00- Thomas Proffitt's Story: From Doubting Thomas to Walking with Christ 00:04:07- The Lesson That Transcends Filmmaking and Creative Process 00:05:45- Processing Trauma, PTSD, and Being in the Furnace 00:07:40- The True Cost and Pressure of Self-Financing a Feature 00:08:58- Obeying God’s Call vs. Finding Self-Worth in Film 00:10:05- The Gordian Knot: Doing Every Job on Set 00:11:38- The Core Lesson: Understanding Your "Why" and Identity 00:12:26- You Already Have What It Takes: Escaping the Need to Prove Yourself 00:14:07- Filmmaking as a Direct Conversation with God 00:15:42- Trusting God and Witnessing His Hand in Life 00:17:10- Deep Solitude and Communication with God (Hearing God & Walking with God) 00:19:36- Discerning God’s Voice vs. Talking to Yourself 00:20:49- The Necessity of Sabbath Rest: Healing from Burnout and an ER Trip 00:26:00- Preparing Before the Next Project: Planning for Peace Time 00:27:45- The Flashlight Effect: Control, Independence, and Not Trusting Your Crew 00:28:44- Future Projects: Delegating Roles and Committing to One Job 00:29:14- Breaking the Hero Complex and Letting Go of Self-Sacrifice 00:32:00- The Squid/Octopus Metaphor: Crushed Under the Pressure to Perform 00:33:28- Why Using Your Worth as Fuel Leads to Collapse 00:35:47- Self-Torture, Perfectionism, and the Root of OCD 00:37:24- How Your Insecurities and False Worth Hurt Those Around You 00:38:30- Overcoming the Need for External Validation 00:40:02- Walking in Faith: "With Christ, I Can't Fail" 00:40:39- Whatever Moves You Towards God Is a Good Thing 00:42:00- Making Films in Step with God (Playing Catch with the Lord) 00:44:07- Checking Off the Motives: Savior Complex, Answers, and Validation 00:45:11- Hardware Store for Apples: Seeking Meaning in the Wrong Places 00:46:09- Stripping Away the Distorted Lenses We Look Through 00:48:26- Childhood Roots, Spielberg, and Why You Can't Seek Love in Movies 00:49:20- Surviving the Lowest Points: Solitude, Tears, and Prayer at the Beach 00:53:14- Why Worldly Success Means Nothing Without Intimacy with God 00:55:40- Practical Ways to Pray: Fasting, Silence, and Groaning Prayers 00:57:25- Don't Hide from God: Bringing Every Inch of Your Soul to the Light 00:59:27- The Dark Tunnel of Burnout and Creative Identity 01:00:31- The Honest Truth: 70–80% Through a First Feature 01:01:23- A Live, Unfiltered Prayer of Surrender and Repentance 01:04:45- Repenting of the Savior Complex and Trying to Be Crucified 01:05:32- Freeing Loved Ones from the Burden of Carrying Your Worth 01:06:25- Learning to Trust Others and Letting Them Do Their Jobs 01:08:04- Making a Covenant: Committing to Directing and Delegating 01:09:32- Trusting God to Do His Job and Walking Through the Valley 01:10:48- Final Encouragement: Burn Away What Doesn't Matter Before You Begin   Full YouTube Video:   Connect with Moviemaker Ministry: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzJEt2jjxvvz0_M__H7yTXw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moviemakerministry/

    Masterclass Ch. 2 - Burning Away What Doesn't Matter Before You Begin

  2. Aug 20

    #9 Homer Shorts III, A Pilgrim Passing Through

    Welcome back to Moviemaker Ministry with your host, Thomas Proffitt. In this extensive and heartfelt episode, Thomas is joined by Homer Shorts for a profound discussion on a life walked with Christ. They dive deep into God’s chastening hand, moving through grief and heartbreak, identifying subtle idols in our lives, biblical principles for marriage, resting through dedicated prayer, overcoming the enemy's whispers, and resting in the sovereign grace and divine order of God.   Timestamps: 00:00:00- Intro & God Withdrawing His Spirit 00:03:13- Homer Shorts' Testimony & The Miracle of the New Birth 00:13:41- The 3 Stages of Salvation & Living a Changed Life 00:20:07- God Prunes to Bring More Fruit 00:28:04- Spiritual Warfare & Putting On the Full Armor of God 00:34:32- Removing Idols, Dealing with Grief, & God's Refining Process 00:44:04- The Lifelong Fight of Sanctification & Comforting Promises 00:54:25- Divorce, Broken Covenants, & The Sting of God's Chastening 01:01:47- How Selfishness Destroys Relationships 01:09:58- Mountain Tops vs. Valleys in the Christian Walk 01:17:56- Biblical Advice for Dating, Marriage, and Loving Your Spouse 01:30:45- Grieving Loss and Scriptural Truth About Death 01:38:43- Resting in the Lord: Forced Sabbath Days & Deep Prayer 01:50:48- Joy vs. Happiness & Trusting God in Loneliness 01:56:38- The 3 Components of Faith: Knowledge, Conviction, and Trust 02:05:16- Thomas Proffitt’s Journey: From Doubting Thomas to Radical Faith 02:17:19- God's Sovereignty, Free Grace, & Divine Election 02:32:41- Being a Light to Non-Believing Family Members 02:46:08- Discerning Open Doors and Following God's Peace 03:02:30- True Christian Fellowship vs. "Bellyship" 03:09:09- The Divine Sequence and Order of Scripture 03:16:32- Closing Prayer & Final Thoughts   Full YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/p6ND-5lo2fY   Connect with Moviemaker Ministry:   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzJEt2jjxvvz0_M__H7yTXw   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moviemakerministry/

    #9 Homer Shorts III, A Pilgrim Passing Through

  3. Jun 11

    #8 Pastor Nate And Lynze Mewhort, Eternal Evidence Of An Internal Process

    In this episode of Moviemaker Ministry, host Thomas Proffitt sits down for an in-depth conversation with Pastor Nate and Lynze Mewhort. Together, they explore what it truly means to live a life shaped by the gospel, moving past the generic "snapshots" of cultural Christianity into authentic, lived-out faith. They explore the concept of faith as a lifelong marathon, unpack the dangers of superficial "Facebook faith," and address the phenomenon of "Ninja Christians" who try to walk with God entirely isolated from a local church community. In the second half, Thomas pulls back the curtain with Nate to examine the internal weights of pastoral ministry, sermon preparation, and the painful yet liberating process of detaching one's identity from a dream in order to fully surrender it to God. If you enjoy the show, please leave us a review and share this episode with a friend!   Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro & how Nate and Lynze met 00:00:59 - Meet Pastor Nate & Lynze Mewhort 00:02:14 - Childlike faith and early beginnings 00:06:21 - Looking back: Growing up in a Christian household 00:11:54 - External evidence of an internal process 00:13:29 - Finding hope, purpose, and ultimate peace in Jesus 00:18:12 - Hard hearts, sharing truth, and trusting God’s power 00:22:12 - Does God reveal Himself outside of the Bible? 00:23:51 - Discerning spiritual warfare vs. self-inflicted mistakes 00:34:47 - Navigating the natural seasons and plateaus of faith 00:52:41 - The trap of "Facebook Faith" and social media distractions 01:04:31 - The value of a local church vs. being a "Ninja Christian" 01:17:10 - How to spot a healthy, Bible-based church 01:21:55 - The full story of how Nate and Lynze met 01:31:44 - The first "I love you" and honest dating communication 01:34:26 - Christ-centered marriage advice: Marry your best friend 01:45:11 - Embracing the season of singleness without panic 01:56:07 - Learning to slow down and stay present today 02:01:54 - Letting go of past trauma and choosing a Victor mentality 02:05:51 - Challenges of Christian parenting in a fast-paced culture 02:14:32 - Fun wedding legends & being unembarrassable on the dance floor 02:17:15 - Intermission prayer with Lynze 02:18:34 - Behind the scenes: What is it really like to be a pastor? 02:25:11 - Tuning your mind to notice where God is moving 02:29:04 - Surrendering to foundational advice and building trust 02:37:45 - The art of holy, spiritual, and active listening 02:49:46 - Managing social stress and identifying the idols of validation 03:07:41 - Counterfeit currency: Happiness vs. biblical joy 03:14:15 - Unpacking "open and closed doors" non-transactionally 03:20:53 - How pastors actually prepare structural, text-driven sermons 03:44:16 - Surrendering creative control and stepping out in faith 03:49:44 - Nate's 20-year journey to realizing his pastoral call 04:03:07 - Final thoughts: Allowing the Holy Spirit to pull you into the now   Full YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/oTiXtu8-w_w Links & Resources YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzJEt2jjxvvz0_M__H7yTXw Instagram Profile: https://www.instagram.com/moviemakerministry/

    #8 Pastor Nate And Lynze Mewhort, Eternal Evidence Of An Internal Process

  4. May 11

    Masterclass Ch. 1 - The Adventure Of Making A Film & The Winds That Will Carry You Through

    In Chapter One of the Moviemaker Ministry Masterclass, Thomas Proffitt explores the spiritual bedrock of the cinematic arts. Moving beyond commercial success, this episode focuses on the internal journey of the filmmaker and the spiritual responsibility of the creator. Thomas details five essential commandments—from rejecting nihilism to revering the Word of God—that serve as a compass for navigating the "dark night of the soul" often found in production. Learn why your film is a conversation with God and how to prepare for the inevitable resistance that comes when you aim for the highest possible spiritual intentions. Full YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/m3Wk_BmXSUE YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzJEt2jjxvvz0_M__H7yTXw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moviemakerministry/ Timestamps 00:00:00- Intro: God Qualifies the Called 00:01:48- The Importance of Your "Why" 00:03:03- Welcome to Moviemaker Ministry 00:04:55- How Intentions Affect Execution 00:06:33- When to Stay the Course vs. Quitting a Project 00:09:03- The Danger of Filmmaking: A Mission That Could Destroy You 00:10:53- Mastering Principles on a Small Scale 00:12:39- The Five Commandments of Spiritual Filmmaking 00:15:21- Commandment 1: Rejecting Nihilism and Darkness 00:17:28- Why You Must Tell Personal, Vulnerable Stories 00:18:37- Growing Organically with Your Characters 00:22:22- Commandment 2: The Call for Originality 00:23:23- The Trap of False Selves in Comedy and Horror 00:32:04- Commandment 3: Passion and Making the World Better 00:37:02- Starting Before You Are Ready 00:45:04- Commandment 4: Honoring God and Spreading the Kingdom 00:48:53- The Necessity of the Sabbath for Artists 01:00:12- Expecting Resistance: The War of Art and Spiritual Warfare 01:03:55- The Full Armor of God for Filmmakers 01:07:01- Commandment 5: Never Fabricate the Word of God 01:19:12- When Life Imitates Art: Spiritual Consequences of Storytelling 01:23:51- Science and Faith: Superstring Theory and the Spiritual Domain 01:36:16- Jesus as the Multidimensional Bridge 01:43:19- Thomas Proffitt’s Testimony: From Doubt to Deliverance 01:55:31- The Miracle on Set: How God Led the "Phantom Friend" Shoot 02:04:04- Closing Prayer for Filmmakers

    Masterclass Ch. 1 - The Adventure Of Making A Film & The Winds That Will Carry You Through

  5. Apr 27

    #7 Mike Fatula, Walking The Path Of Spiritual Healing

    In this episode of Moviemaker Ministry, host Thomas Proffitt engages in a marathon conversation with Mike Fatula titled "Walking the Path of Spiritual Healing." Mike opens up about the "dead" Mike of the past—a man defined by business success and worldly accolades—and the radical transformation that occurred when he surrendered his life to Jesus Christ. This episode isn't just an interview; it's a vulnerable exploration of what happens when two men of faith bring their wounds into the light. From discussing the specific mechanics of prayer and the dangers of modern secular spirituality to the beauty of a God-ordained marriage, this episode serves as a guide for anyone feeling "at the end of their rope." Full YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/8UnBBov70sE Timestamps 00:00:00- Intro: Walking the Path of Spiritual Healing 00:00:53- Meeting Mike Fatula and the "Broken Horse" Analogy 00:03:07- Opening Prayer and Spiritual Authority 00:08:14- The Elevator Pitch to "Dead Mike" 00:13:50- Mike’s Early Faith and the Failure of Religion 00:18:09- The Loss of Business, Marriage, and Finding Rock Bottom 00:23:26- Finding Life Again Through Nature and a Rescue Dog 00:28:47- The 45-Minute Prayer That Changed Everything 00:30:32- Meeting Samantha: A Godly Woman and a New Beginning 00:34:14- Returning to Church and the Salvation Prayer 00:39:02- The Power of Testimony: Mike’s Parents Return to Christ 00:41:17- Reconnecting with Thomas Proffitt: A 10-Hour Conversation 00:46:23- Lessons from Alaska: Total Reliance on the Father 00:51:31- Taming the "Wild Mustang": Growth in Relationships 00:58:35- Flipping the Script: Redeeming Words of Death into Life 01:05:35- Faith vs. Sight: The Paralyzed Man and Community 01:17:19- Giving the Pen Back to God: Stop Writing Your Own Story 01:23:52- Battling Past Memories and Choosing Gratitude 01:38:16- Carrying the Weight: Why God Shifts Your Circle 01:45:23- The Struggle of Letting Go and Avoiding Idolatry 01:53:23- Prayer Life: From Tactical Petitions to Holy Listening 02:07:49- Confronting Spiritual Warfare and the Occult 02:16:10- Rejecting the Enemy’s Whispers 02:28:15- The "Navy SEALs" of Christians: Healing the False Self 02:35:53- Good Friday: A Personal Call to Action 02:47:06- Spiritual Burnout and the Great Physician 03:01:43- Being Ready for God’s "Person": Mission Over Distraction 03:09:24- Turning the Tables: Who is Thomas Proffitt Now? 03:17:44- Chasing God Harder Than the Satisfactions of the World 03:36:53- How God Speaks Through the Heart 03:52:50- Facing the "Log in My Own Eye": Pride and Awareness 04:15:07- Waging War on the Kingdom of Darkness 04:37:25- No Fear of Death: The Upside-Down Kingdom 05:01:30- Revelation: Sifting Through the Damage of False Spirituality 05:11:11- Special Reading: "Tetelestai - It Is Finished" 05:22:29- Closing Prayer and Final Encouragement Follow Us YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzJEt2jjxvvz0_M__H7yTXw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moviemakerministry/

    #7 Mike Fatula, Walking The Path Of Spiritual Healing

  6. Apr 13

    #6 Levi Brooks, Heart Over Discipline

    In this expansive episode of Moviemaker Ministry, host Thomas Proffitt interviews creative and prayer warrior Levi Brooks. They dive deep into Levi's testimony—moving from a skeptical, "intellectual atheist" mindset to a life fully devoted to Christ through the evidence of history and the heart. The conversation explores the challenges of being a Christian creator in an age of digital noise, the rise of AI-generated "slop," and the necessity of maintaining an eternal perspective in every artistic endeavor. From the importance of confession and spiritual rest to the mechanics of non-linear storytelling and the influence of Christopher Nolan, this episode is a masterclass in combining faith with the pursuit of artistic excellence. Timestamps: 00:00:00- Intro: When the heart is shrouded from God 00:02:06- Levi Brooks testimony: From Tennessee to Pennsylvania 00:03:07- The "Intellectual Atheist" phase and acting like a Christian 00:04:34- Momentum conference and Sean McDowell’s historical evidence 00:06:56- Historical reliability vs. the "blind faith" criticism 00:11:57- Unrecognized depression and stress in high school wrestling 00:13:34- How past wounds block our connection to God’s heart 00:18:11- Predestination, free will, and extreme ownership of faith 00:20:52- Recognizing when God is strictly pointing you in a new direction 00:23:26- The "Spiritual Whip" and the power of stern correction 00:26:23- Giving it to God through prayer and wise counsel 00:28:02- Psalm 50: Why heartless sacrifice is valueless to God 00:32:11- Using the Word and community to correct your character 00:37:31- Putting the heart before the discipline in prayer 00:38:39- Lessons from Nikola Tesla and the prayer lives of church fathers 00:41:26- Guarding your heart: Upbringing and male/female friendships 00:44:41- Overthinking synchronicities and self-narratives 00:46:45- The gift of dreams: Spiritual significance vs. psychological noise 00:50:32- Learning presence: Prayer as a dialogue with the Lord 00:54:20- Spiritual rest: Spending 12 hours in prayer and fasting 00:58:34- Integrating modern psychology and faith-based counseling 01:00:09- Navigating the "Hill of Difficulty" and health challenges 01:03:32- Finding God in nature: The "Regal Eagle" story 01:08:05- The art of active listening in prayer and life 01:09:56- Posturing yourself for God’s call: Acts 2:17 01:12:55- Wicca, witchcraft, and the need for Christian spiritual domain 01:17:37- C.S. Lewis and the eternal perspective of "Christian Presence" 01:21:43- Building your own kingdom vs. the Kingdom of God 01:25:00- Doubting Thomas: Needing to feel the wounds to believe 01:28:57- Faith as an apprenticeship of mastery 01:31:05- Ephesians 5: Walking in love and avoiding empty words 01:37:34- Diligence and the "Flower on a Mountain" purpose 01:42:26- Refining heart through Christ and avoiding comparison 01:47:28- Magnetic attention: Recognizing God’s "nudges" in life 01:51:00- Is the film industry over? Defining narrative filmmaking 01:54:27- The 15-year journey: From Tarantino to Doubting Thomas 02:00:10- Creating in solitude at the workbench with God 02:05:22- Authenticity in the age of attention-hungry social media 02:07:59- Intentional listening vs. faked viral storytelling 02:11:40- John Coltrane and the spiritual journey of "A Love Supreme" 02:14:32- Non-linear storytelling for modern attention spans 02:17:32- Christopher Nolan and the transcendence of time in film 02:22:08- Viral hook cycles vs. deeply valuable artistic meals 02:26:23- AI as a filmmaking tool vs. the creation of "internet slop" 02:29:40- Dead Internet Theory and the unethical content farm 02:33:39- Using AI for workflow efficiency in podcasting 02:37:08- The ethics of AI writing and the loss of creative ownership 02:38:50- AI’s failure to understand the "Human Heart" in art 02:44:24- Hermeneutics of AI: Why technology can’t understand your soul 02:48:16- AI gaslighting, hallucinations, and Reddit's "bot protection" 02:50:52- The cultural stigma and difficulty of being a Christian Creator 02:54:20- Authenticity vs. clickbait thumbnails in Christian YouTube 02:56:30- Injecting meaning into a world hungry for truth 02:58:46- The rise of Christian cinema and studios like Angel Studios 03:00:39- Writing narratives: Mastering the story before it masters you 03:07:24- The Christian filmmaker community in Lancaster County 03:11:49- Hard work ethics: Mennonite, Amish, and Christian mindset 03:17:02- Filming "Ashes to Diamonds": The mission to redeem old work 03:18:20- Fear of failure and building back better with God 03:20:04- Ambition vs. Pride: Throwing the "grappling hook" for growth 03:24:13- Lessons from Ananias and Sapphira: Finish the whole job 03:26:01- Skepticism vs. believing the lies people say about you 03:28:17- Reassurance seeking vs. diversifying information 03:33:00- Ambition vs. Responsibility to family and faith 03:41:32- Committing to the "Trick": Committing to your God-given mission 03:50:49- Kingdom building: Balancing the film and the podcast 03:53:26- Final prayer and closing thoughts Full YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/am2ywCaW5cU Connect with us: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzJEt2jjxvvz0_M__H7yTXw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moviemakerministry/

    #6 Levi Brooks, Heart Over Discipline

  7. Apr 7

    #5 Darren Quaintance, Christ Rescues The Cowboy

    Welcome to the Moviemaker Ministry podcast, hosted by Thomas Proffitt. In this episode, Thomas is joined by his mentor and friend, Darren Quaintance. Darren, a "tough guy cowboy" who Christ has deeply healed, shares profound insights on breaking generational cycles of shame and the necessity of vulnerability among Christian men. From discussing the "Marlboro Man" idol to learning how to truly apprentice with the Heavenly Father, this conversation challenges listeners to stop "posing" and start participating in God's active rescue mission for the souls of men. Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:10 - Generational progress and the Heavenly Father’s rescue 00:01:05 - Darren’s Christian men's bonfire group 01:13:47 - Living in enemy territory and spiritual vigilance 01:18:46 - Jesus as the strong man of the house 01:19:46 - A heart transformed: From sinner to redeemed 01:22:41 - The power of confessing sins to one another 01:25:28 - Bringing the "false self" into the light 01:28:08 - Visions and dreams in the last days 01:32:56 - Walking through the Valley of the Shadow of Death 01:34:25 - The vision of the Rescuing Cowboy 01:36:58 - The role of therapy and brotherhood in healing 01:42:42 - Mountaintop experiences and experiencing oneness in marriage 01:45:24 - Darren’s advice on marriage and finding a spouse 01:49:54 - Advice on being a godly father and "apprenticing" with God 01:52:33 - Seeking the Kingdom: Serving God’s people 01:57:34 - Addressing the idol of filmmaking and career 02:00:00 - How God speaks: Word, people, and the still small voice 02:12:22 - Tools for navigating chaos and finding victory 02:20:47 - From the "Marlboro Man" dream to a life of service 02:22:12 - Grappling with fear and receiving the Rescuer 02:26:48 - Discerning the voice of God through failure 02:37:14 - The Great Commission: Going to the broken 02:47:12 - Embracing the storyline of a rescue mission 02:55:27 - How men hide and the pose of the "rooster" 02:57:20 - Closing thoughts and popcorn prayer Full YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/wqDqmRKtCgU Connect With Us YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzJEt2jjxvvz0_M__H7yTXw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moviemakerministry/

    #5 Darren Quaintance, Christ Rescues The Cowboy

  8. Mar 5

    Workbench #1, Rising From The Ashes, Quantum Reflections, & Making Half A Feature Film

    In this episode of Moviemaker Ministry, Thomas Proffitt explores the profound intersection of independent filmmaking and Christian faith. Reflecting on his current journey of making his first feature film, Thomas discusses the "ashes to diamonds" transformation that occurs when we allow God to prune away our idols and lead us through spiritual warfare. From deep dives into superstring theory and quantum physics to practical advice on multi-camera production efficiency and the necessity of the "Groaning Prayer," this conversation is designed to be an all-encompassing resource for creators and believers alike. Learn why Thomas believes that starting before you are ready and "storming the hill" is the only way to see God move mountains in your life and career. Timestamps 00:00:10- Introduction: Halfway Through the Feature Film 00:01:15- Rising from the Ashes: A Coordinated Spiritual Effort 00:02:39- Understanding Sanctification and the Pruning Process 00:04:05- The Whole Armor of God: Diving into Ephesians 6 00:06:26- Recognizing the Enemy’s Voice and Identity 00:08:25- Finding God in the Furnace 00:10:06- Five Steps to Navigate Crisis: Facts vs. Imagination 00:12:07- Using the Feelings Wheel in Prayer 00:14:21- Surviving the "Shadow of Death" with Sabbaticals 00:15:49- The Power of the Groaning Prayer 00:17:35- Listening for Perspective Shifts in Dialogue with God 00:21:44- The Same God: Grappling with Wrath and Grace 00:26:41- Sit at the Workbench: Filmmaking as a Craft with the Father 00:30:38- Tearing Down the Idol of the Craft 00:33:01- Storming the Hill: Why We Owe It to Christ 00:35:44- Announcing the Free Filmmaking Masterclass 00:39:51- Technical Efficiency: 3-5 Cameras and 60 Pages in 5 Days 00:46:42- Real-Life Spiritual Warfare in the Editing Bay 00:52:25- The Mystery of the Pears: Life Imitating Art 01:04:25- Don't Wait Until You're Ready: Start Moving 01:09:46- Quantum Reflections: Superstring Theory and the Domain of God 01:18:16- Synchronicity: How God Used a Book and a Bomber to Find Me 01:31:58- 3D Jesus: Visualizing Dimensions of the Divine 01:38:23- The Coherency of Scripture vs. Human Authorship 01:42:01- Finding the Right "Room": Fellowship and Discernment   Full YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/U2aI-ndMU6o Connect With Us YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzJEt2jjxvvz0_M__H7yTXw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moviemakerministry/

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I’m Thomas Proffitt, I’ve spent fifteen years trying to become Nolan and Tarantino, only to realize I was being a doubting Thomas. After narcissistic abuse, the death of a close friend, and nearly losing another to cancer, Christ found me, and He’s changed my life and filmmaking for the better. Now I’m on a mission to help Him do the same for you. If you want to help me with this mission, hit subscribe, I appreciate your encouragement. Welcome to Moviemaker Ministry.

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    Proffittable Productions
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    2025 - 2026
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