Ep 145: The Power Of Faith And Community And Ordinary Angels with Andrew Erwin and Bianca Juarez Olthoff

Are you drawn to underdog stories like I am? Have you ever witnessed ordinary people who find themselves in extraordinary circumstances and rise to the occasion?  You don’t want to miss out on this episode where I talk to Andy Erwin, producer of the film Ordinary Angels, about the uplifting and emotional film based on this true story. This is a story of a hairdresser who becomes a hero and a friend to a widowed father and his two daughters. Andrew and I discuss: The shift in faith-based films The impact of telling authentic stories The criticism and challenges faced by Christian films  Friends, we get the scoop on the story behind the film Ordinary Angels and how it came to be. Andrew tells us about the involvement of Dave Matthews and John Berg in championing the project. He also touches on the message of the film, which focuses on finding purpose and the church as a place of hope.  I love to see excellence portrayed in faith-based films. That’s why I loved watching Ordinary Angels in theaters, and I hope you go watch it too! If you've seen the film, head on over to Instagram and let’s show Andrew some love. You can use #OrdinaryAngelsMovie and tag me @biancaolthoff and @KingdomStoryCompany Love, B RESOURCES/LINKS Ordinary Angels will be available in theaters nationwide on February 23, 2024 OrdinaryAngels.movie Official Trailer Starring: Hilary Swank, Alan Ritchson, Nancy Travis, Tamala Jones, Drew Powell, Amy Acker, Skywalker Hughes, Emily Mitchell  Directed by: Jon Gunn Quote All of us are messy. All of us are desperately in need of redemption and hope.  Takeaways Faith-based films are experiencing a shift towards more authentic storytelling. The film 'Ordinary Angels' was inspired by a true story and championed by Dave Matthews and John Berg. The film explores the themes of purpose and the church as a place of hope. Christian films should strive for authenticity and not shy away from portraying real-life struggles. ⋇ Convoy of Hope - Empowering Women and Girls Together Donate here ⋇ Order Bianca’s new book GRIT DON’T QUIT ⋇ The Grit Don’t Quit Bible Study is now available. ⋇ So grateful to our sponsors! This episode is sponsored by NOTES® Candle. Make the switch and build a starter kit. Right now Notes is giving listeners 15% off AND free shipping when you buy a Notes starter kit using code GOINGTHERE at notescandle.com/GOINGTHERE This episode is sponsored by Airdoctor. Head to airdoctorpro.com and use promo code WGT you’ll receive UP TO $300 off air purifiers!  ⋇ Subscribe to We’re Going There on your favorite podcast app so you don’t miss out on any of the great topics and conversations. Don’t forget to leave a loving review! Apple Spotify Google ⋇ Visit biancaolthoff.com/resources to learn more about books and other resources from Bianca. ⋇ Want to stay connected, join the community today. ⋇ WGT email: [e-mail] ⋇ Music by: Brad Tsushima, Instagram: @bradtsushima, email: [e-mail], Spotify: R.A.D. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices