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The Case for Discipleship with The Kendrick Brothers| 400

Apr 29, 2024
Join award-winning directors Alex and Stephen Kendrick as they dive into the vital need for discipleship among men. They share heartfelt anecdotes from their filmmaking journey and the profound impact of their father's faith. The conversation highlights the important roles of fathers and mentors in nurturing spiritual growth, contrasted with today's culture of comfort. Notably, their new film, 'The Forge,' serves as a catalyst for deeper discipleship, inspiring a commitment to self-sacrifice over superficial rewards.
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ANECDOTE

The Dad Question

  • Stephen Kendrick recounts a story about a reporter interviewing them on the set of Courageous.
  • When asked about the film's focus on men, he questioned her about her own relationship with her father, highlighting its emotional impact.
INSIGHT

Dads as Superheroes

  • Young children see their fathers as superheroes, giving dads significant influence.
  • This influence presents an opportunity to represent God and introduce children to Him as the perfect Father.
ANECDOTE

On-Set Conversions

  • The Kendrick brothers share stories of people on their film sets coming to faith in Christ.
  • Examples include a sound guy during Courageous, a jump rope coach on War Room, and a grip on The Forge.
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