Super Soul Special: Devon Franklin: Produced by Faith
Jan 17, 2024
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Devon Franklin, award-winning film and TV producer, talks about finding life's purpose through faith. He shares his journey from being a Will Smith intern to CEO of Franklin Entertainment. Devon discusses his book 'Produced by Faith' and the importance of viewing life as a movie with God as the director. The podcast explores recognizing success, the development process in life, embracing authenticity, and the connection between spirituality and religion.
Trust in God's plan, even in difficult times, and embrace the different stages of personal development.
Conflict is necessary for personal growth and character refinement, just like it is in the movie-making process.
Deep dives
Embracing Faith and Trusting God's Direction
In this podcast episode, Oprah sits down with Devon Franklin, a successful film producer and author, to discuss his book 'Produced by Faith.' Devon reflects on his journey in the movie industry, emphasizing the importance of faith and reliance on God's guidance. He explains that just as a director wants the best performance from an actor, God wants the best for us. Devon encourages listeners to trust in God's plan, even in times of difficulty, and emphasizes the significance of turning to faith to navigate through life's challenges.
Understanding the Power of Conflict and Embracing Development
Devon highlights the role of conflict in personal growth, drawing parallels between the movie-making process and our personal lives. He explains that conflict is necessary to build character and refine our abilities. Devon urges individuals to embrace their individual stories, understand their purpose, and recognize the importance of developing their own scripts. He encourages listeners to stay committed to their journey, continually refining their character and embracing the different stages of their personal development.
Defining Success and Finding Fulfillment
Devon and Oprah explore their definitions of success. They both agree that true success comes from finding peace, contentment, and fulfillment within oneself. Devon emphasizes the significance of reflecting on who we are and aligning our actions with our true purpose. He emphasizes that external success, such as fame or material wealth, does not equate to true fulfillment. Instead, true success is achieved when we have a deep sense of peace, contentment, and alignment with our purpose.
Walking by Faith and Surrendering to God's Plan
Devon shares personal experiences that highlight the importance of walking by faith and surrendering to God's plan. He reveals how he listened to God's guidance, even when it seemed illogical or challenging, leading to blessings and opportunities beyond his own expectations. Devon encourages listeners to trust in God's timing and wisdom, to avoid edging God out through ego, and to prioritize their relationship with God above all else. He emphasizes that faith and reliance on God can bring clarity, purpose, and direction to our lives.
Award-winning film and TV producer, New York Times best-selling author and spiritual success coach DeVon Franklin explains how he believes you can find your life's purpose. Devon describes how he climbed the corporate ladder, starting out as an intern for Will Smith to later becoming Senior Vice President at Columbia Pictures. Today, Devon is CEO of his own production company, Franklin Entertainment. Devon also discusses his book "Produced by Faith," which uses the filmmaking process as a metaphor for finding direction, meaning and purpose. Devon believes we can all look at life as a movie, with God as our director.
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