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Hard Faith Podcast

Join us at Hard Faith™Welcoming honest, gritty, redemptive storiesHard Faith™ is a media production company established for the purpose of bringing compelling stories about the human condition to a film going audience in a way that artistically and speaks truth to this present generation in a fresh and powerful way. The world needs quality entertainment and art that speaks truth boldly. We need stories that are set in real-world settings with characters that talk about the ultimate truth. We

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S4 - Ep1: Nathan Clarkson is the Worst

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2026/01/20

In the Season 4 premiere of the Hard Faith Podcast, host Spencer Folmar welcomes back the show’s only recurring guest across every season, Nathan Clarkson, for a wide-ranging conversation on faith, honesty, and storytelling.The episode centers on Nathan’s new book I’m the Worst: Freedom Is Found in Admitting Our Faults, which explores the personal and cultural consequences of refusing to acknowledge our own brokenness. Nathan shares how years of maintaining a polished Christian image hid deeper

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S3 - Ep12: End of Year Giving & Summary

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2025/12/29

On the Season 3 finale of the Hard Faith Podcast, Spencer Folmar is joined by his wife and Hard Faith COO, McKenna Folmar, for a candid end-of-year reflection that closes out 2025 and looks ahead to what God may be preparing in 2026. Together, they unpack a year marked by both deep suffering and unexpected fruit—sharing openly about loss, perseverance, and why Hard Faith continues to exist for artists who feel unseen, constrained, or displaced by traditional faith spaces. The episode recaps major

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S3 - Ep11: Sam Sorich "8Beats Anthology"

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2025/12/22

On this episode of the Hard Faith Podcast, Spencer Folmar sits down with filmmaker, director, writer, and educator Sam Sorich for a wide-ranging and deeply honest conversation about faith, art, envy, conversion, and the spiritual cost of creating meaningful work in a volatile cultural moment. Sam reflects on his connection to Hard Faith Fest, where his visually striking anthology feature Eight Beats—eight short films inspired by the Beatitudes—won the Audience Awardand emerged as one of the

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S3 - Ep9: Joseph Homes "Jim vs The Future"

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2025/11/11

In this special episode, Spencer sits down with writer, critic, and now feature filmmaker Joseph Holmes to talk about the release of his very first movie, Jim vs The Future, which is officially out and available to watch now.Joseph walks through the journey of bringing his debut feature to life—from the earliest ideas, to the challenges of independent production, to the joy (and terror) of finally sharing a film with the world. Spencer and Joseph dive into how the story was shaped, what the

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S3 - Ep8: Allen Smith "The Real Saint Nick"

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2025/11/07

In this powerful in-person episode, Spencer sits down with longtime friend and real-life Saint Nick, Allen Smith—the man whose remarkable true story inspired Saint Nick of Bethlehem and the upcoming documentary Sad Santa and the Healing Power of Giving.Allen shares how a simple act of lifting his grieving family’s spirits one Christmas launched him into twelve years of portraying Santa Claus across Central Pennsylvania. But the heart of this conversation is Allen’s extraordinary courage and faith

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S3 - Ep7: Sean Gaffney "Meta Story"

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2025/10/15

In this episode of The Hard Faith Podcast, host Spencer Folmar sits down with author, screenwriter, and professor Sean Gaffney to explore the intersection of storytelling, faith, and the power of myth. Sean—who has worked everywhere from Warner Bros. to VeggieTales and now teaches screenwriting at Asbury University—joins us to discuss his new book, Meta Story: What Marvel & the Messiah Can Teach Us About Great Storytelling.Drawing from decades in Hollywood and the classroom, Sean unpacks how

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S3 - Ep6: Autumn Libengood "Authenticity Over G-Rating"

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2025/10/03

In this episode of the Hard Faith Podcast, Spencer Folmar sits down with filmmaker Autumn Libengood, whose short film Bleeding Heart was recently featured at the Hard Faith Film Festival. Autumn opens up about her 19-year journey in filmmaking—from early music video inspiration to bold, R-rated faith-driven storytelling that refuses to shy away from life’s raw edges. She shares how near-death illness, seasons of doubt, and a powerful calling from God shaped her voice as a director, leading to deeply

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S3 - Ep5: Jason Munden Short Film Winner

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2025/09/10

On this episode of the Hard Faith Podcast, Spencer Folmar sits down with filmmaker Jason Munden—director, producer, and creative force behind the award-winning short film Ripple. Jason shares his journey from years of corporate production in Los Angeles to following God’s call to tell stories that matter. He opens up about the moment he realized he didn’t just want to make content for major brands, but instead felt compelled to create films with real authenticity, grit, and redemption at their

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S3 - Ep3: Vision Reel

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2025/02/26

In this episode of the Hard Faith Podcast, host Spencer Folmar welcomes Monique and Paige to discuss Vision Reel, a unique approach to visualizing and shaping one’s future through faith and storytelling. The conversation traces their friendship back to Monique and Paige’s podcast, Sacred Potential, which led them to discover Spencer’s work on Holy Traitor, sparking a deep creative connection.The idea for Vision Reel emerged from Monique’s background as a life coach and her personal journey through

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S3 - Ep2: "Bright Sky" (2025) Release!

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2025/02/06

Podcast Summary: Nathan Clarkson & Spencer Folmar on Bright Sky, Hard Faith, and Filmmaking Without ExcusesOn this episode, Nathan Clarkson and Spencer Folmar sit down to talk about their newest film, Bright Sky, which releases February 7, 2025, on all digital platforms, home video rentals, and DVD. The duo dives deep into the making of Bright Sky, exploring the heart of Hard Faith storytelling—films that don’t shy away from life’s struggles but instead meet them head-on with honesty and hope

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S3 - Ep1: New Year 2025 & New Season

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2025/01/29

In this emotional and deeply personal episode of The Hard Faith Podcast, host Spencer Folmar and his wife, McKenna, open up about the heartbreaking loss of their daughter, Mary Claire. As they navigate the grief and faith challenges that come with such a profound loss, they share their raw emotions, reflections, and the journey of healing. This episode marks the beginning of Season 3, offering an honest look at faith in the midst of tragedy, the overwhelming support they’ve received, and their hopes

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S2 - Ep9: "A King's Calling" with Twin Bolt Media

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2024/11/30

In this episode of the Hard Faith Podcast, host Spencer Folmar dives into an inspiring conversation with Kaleb and Kyler Cook of Twin Bowl Media, filmmakers from central Pennsylvania. The Cook brothers discuss their journey of blending faith and filmmaking, highlighting their award-winning short film, David: A King’s Calling. The film, set in Pennsylvania but doubling as ancient Israel, has captured audiences with its innovative storytelling and resourceful production.The episode explores: •The

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S2 - Ep8: "Out of the Flames" with Screenwriter...

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2024/10/23

In this episode, we explore the journey behind Out of the Flames, a gripping 14th-century historical drama by screenwriter Stephanie Hutchinson. This award-winning screenplay, which took the Grand Prize at the Kairos Prize for Spiritually Uplifting Screenplays and Hard Faith Fest, transports us into a world of medieval challenges and profound faith. Stephanie shares the inspiration behind the script and the research that shaped this dramatic portrayal of survival and redemption.Stephanie

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S2 - Ep5: "Hard Faith is Experimental" Conversation...

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2024/08/02

In this episode of the Hard Faith Podcast, host Spencer Folmar speaks with award-winning filmmaker John Kestner, who recently won Best Experimental Short Film at the Hard Faith 2024 Film Festival for “The Foxhole.” They discuss the unique environment of the festival, which embraces challenging and faith-adjacent narratives. John shares his experiences creating thought-provoking films, the inspiration behind “The Foxhole,” and the importance of addressing tough topics through cinema. He also talks

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