Hope is something we all say we have but in practice there doesn’t always seem to be evidence to support that.

We say we have hope for the future, that everything will work out in our favor. But how many times have things not worked out the way we wanted? Do we turn our backs on the one we rely on for all good things? Of course not. As long as there is a God above there is always hope even when things look dire and grim.

In the new faith-based Western (yes, you heard that correctly, a faith-based Western) “Birthright Outlaw”, coming to Great American Pure Flix this month, we find a daughter kidnapped, a hidden past, and a seemingly futile chance at rescue. Sounds pretty hope-less. But ultimately, it is a story of unconditional love where it’s never too late to start again. Why? Simply because there is always hope.

As the director of “Birthright Outlaw”, Aaron Burns has been quietly building a solid resume of films, all with a thread of hope flowing throughout. As a protege to the Kendrick Brothers, he has played a vital role on films like “War Room”, “Overcomer”, and “Lifemark”, not to mention his directorial debut with the 2022 release, “Legacy Peak".

Burns joins us on the Crossmap Podcast to talk about the importance of getting story elements right to project hope even when there seems to be none. Listen as he explains how “Birthright Outlaw” was inspired by his love of adventure and the importance of his faith.

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