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"Faith, Family & Filmmaking: Gary Varvel Reveals the Untold Story Behind ‘Disciples in the Moonlight’ 🎬
"Faith, Family & Filmmaking: Gary Varvel Reveals the Untold Story Behind ‘Disciples in the Moonlight’ 🎬
"Faith, Family & Filmmaking: Gary Varvel Reveals the Untold Story Behind ‘Disciples in the Moonlight’ 🎬
Wednesday 11th June 2025
Gary Varvel shares how faith shapes his family's filmmaking journey in 'Disciples in the Moonlight'.
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Episode Overview
- Gary Varvel discusses how faith guides his family's filmmaking.
- The Varvel family collaborates on 'Disciples in the Moonlight'.
- Challenges of maintaining faith in Hollywood are explored.
- Brett Varvel encouraged to direct to preserve his values.
- The importance of prayer and devotion on movie sets.
"The gospel is the power, not us movie making".
This episode of 'The Call with Nancy Sabato' is a heartwarming exploration of faith, family, and filmmaking, featuring Gary Varvel, a renowned editorial cartoonist and father to Christian filmmakers Brett and Drew Varvel. Gary shares his journey of guiding his sons through the ups and downs of Hollywood, while staying rooted in their faith. You'll hear about the creative process behind their latest film, 'Disciples in the Moonlight', and the unique dynamics of working together as a family.
Gary talks about his initial hesitation when Brett expressed a desire to act, fearing that Hollywood might lead him away from his beliefs. Instead, he encouraged Brett to take charge by becoming a director, allowing him to stay true to his values. The Varvel family is a testament to the power of creativity combined with faith, as they create films that aim to inspire and uplift audiences.
With anecdotes about building movie sets and starting each filming day with prayer, this episode offers a peek into the challenges and joys of Christian filmmaking. If you're curious about how faith can guide artistic expression or simply want to hear an inspiring family story, this episode is sure to captivate you.