Light of the World Movie (2025) with Producer Brennan McPherson

Sep 1, 2025

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Official Light of the World Movie website:
https://lightoftheworld.com/

The Covenant Eyes Podcast welcomes Brennan McPherson, producer of Light of the World and president of the Salvation Poem Project. This powerful new animated feature film tells the story of Jesus through the eyes of the Apostle John—and it’s coming to theaters worldwide on September 5, 2025.

In this conversation, host Rob Stoddard talks with Brennan about:
🎥 The vision behind Light of the World
🎥. Why the film was created in hand-drawn, 2D animation
🎥. The challenges of producing a gospel-centered animated film with a team of over 600 people
🎥. Why they chose John’s perspective to tell the story of Jesus
🎥. Brennan’s personal journey of faith and the hope he wants families to take away from this film

🌍 Light of the World will premiere in theaters across the U.S., Canada, Central and South America, Europe, and Australia. Learn more, get tickets, and explore free resources at 👉 https://LightoftheWorld.com

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📌 RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Free church curriculum & family devotionals
https://lightoftheworld.com/resources/

BEHIND-THE-SCENES VIDEOS & ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS:
https://lightoftheworld.com/minigames/

UPCOMING CHRISTIAN VIDEO PROJECTS FROM SALVATION POEM:
https://salvationpoem.com/our-work/clayfire/

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CHAPTER LIST:
0:00 – Welcome & Introduction (Rob Stoddard introduces Brennan McPherson)
0:41 – Brennan’s Story & The Salvation Poem Project
2:15 – The Vision Behind Light of the World
2:46 – Why Tell the Story Through John’s Eyes
3:53 – Release Date & Global Theater Launch (September 5, 2025)
4:34 – Building the Team & Disney Animators Involved
5:50 – 600 People, 3.5 Years: The Making of the Film
6:07 – Why Choose 2D Hand-Drawn Animation
8:18 – A Film for the Whole Family (Not Just Kids)
9:07 – Sneak Peek: Light of the World Movie Clip
11:19 – The Goal: Helping Families Fall in Love with Jesus
12:50 – Brennan’s Favorite Scene (Jesus Weeping)
14:30 – Why John’s Perspective Matters
16:24 – Free Resources at LightoftheWorld.com
17:36 – What’s Next: Games, Music, & More Films
19:34 – Brennan’s Personal Faith Story & Encouragement
21:56 – Closing Thoughts & Call to Action

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