Minisode from 'Homer Shorts II, Grace Grows Better In Winter.' Can we offer anything to God that He doesn't already have? In this episode of Moviemaker Ministry, host Thomas Proffitt and guest Homer Shorts discuss the surrender of the will. Homer explains why even our "free will" is insufficient for redemption and how the mercy of God is the true catalyst for change. Through the lens of the thief on the cross and the hardened heart of Pharaoh, this conversation explores how God moves us from living for "me, myself, and I" to taking up the easy yoke of Jesus.

00:00:00- Focusing on the thief on the cross

00:00:30- Having nothing to offer: The thief’s reality

00:00:42- Why free will doesn't fulfill the plan of redemption

00:01:00- How God changes the human will after salvation

00:01:11- Lessons from Pharaoh: God’s power over the stubborn heart

00:01:55- Using our gifts and leaving a legacy

00:02:01- Reflections at age 85: The desire for the mission to continue

00:02:23- The yoke of Christ: Learning and following Him

Full YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/1IAsK3U_geQ

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Minisode from 'Workbench #1, Rising From The Ashes, Quantum Reflections, & Making Half A Feature Film.' In this episode of Moviemaker Ministry, Thomas Proffitt addresses the spiritual dangers of making a career out of art. He challenges filmmakers, writers, and artists to consider whether their passion has become an idol that sits in the place reserved for Christ. Thomas shares his own struggle with "Auteur Idolatry" and how he is learning to hold his projects with an open hand, trusting in God's will over his own success.

The episode concludes with a moving call to action based on the "Landing Craft" analogy: Recognizing that because Christ established the beachhead for us on the cross, we are called to courageously take the rest of the invasion to win the spiritual war.

00:00:01- The Trap of Idolizing the Craft

00:00:16- Filmmaking as a Byproduct of Your Faith

00:00:30- Lessons from the "Film School Rats" Era

00:01:19- Flawed Motives: Fame, Money, and Covetousness

00:02:10- The Defensive Artist: Testing Your Idols

00:02:42- A Prayer for Artists and Creators

00:05:05- The Landing Craft Analogy: Storming the Hill

00:06:00- Why We Fight: Christ's Sacrifice on the Beachhead

Full YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/q1NICch7gUM

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Minisode from 'Amy Orrs, Broken But Beloved.' In the digital age, vulnerability is a prerequisite for ministry. Host Thomas Proffitt sits down with Amy Orrs to navigate the complex world of online criticism and the pursuit of man's approval. Amy discusses the emotional weight of putting yourself out there at age 58, while Thomas Proffitt shares his concerns about protecting the "ordinary people" featured on his show if the podcast were to blow up. From "God hugs" to handling "faceless strangers," this episode is an honest look at keeping your focus on Jesus while building a public platform.

00:00:10- The Heart Check: Is this about me or is this about Jesus?

00:00:32- The Approval Trap: Guarding against the desire to be seen

00:00:54- Daily Consistency: Amy’s journey of starting her YouTube channel

00:01:05- Handling Critics: Learning to "scroll on" from negative comments

00:01:30- The Jesus People Podcast: Lessons from heavy testimonies

00:02:13- The Responsibility of Fame: Preparing "ordinary" people for an audience

00:03:00- Digital Amplification: How the internet scales both goodness and hate

00:04:00- Protecting Your Peace: Why you shouldn't always read the comments

00:04:40- Target Audiences: Dealing with the "critical spirit" of unintended viewers

00:05:05- The Vulnerability of Posting: Facing your own biggest critic

00:06:12- Motive Matters: When to stop if it isn't for Jesus

00:06:45- Reaching People vs. Seeking Fame: The desire to help and serve

00:07:30- Acts of Service: Encouraging others through your digital platform

00:08:10- Loving Hard: Why genuine love is sometimes misconstrued as "needy"

Full YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/5EQmOLV3Mmw

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Minisode from 'Homer Shorts II, Grace Grows Better In Winter.' Why has the power of God seemingly been withdrawn from many modern churches? In this episode of Moviemaker Ministry, host Thomas Proffitt and guest Homer Shorts discuss the urgent need to put "teeth" back into the Gospel message. Homer shares from 60 years of experience as a believer, detailing how God prunes His children to bring forth more fruit and how divine truth empowers the church to save souls. We also look at the reality of living "without hope" versus the eternal promise of paradise for those made alive in Christ.

00:00:00- Pruning for more fruit: Life must come first

00:00:18- Why the modern church has dropped the ball

00:00:33- Putting teeth into the Word: A message about God and sin

00:00:51- The breakdown in the pulpit: Preaching God's Word vs. church ideas

00:01:40- Exemplifying the works of God: Seeing life and action

00:02:00- Made alive: Transitioning from death to life in Christ

00:02:29- Homer's journey: 60 years of pruning, broken dreams, and mountaintops

00:03:25- Grace grows better in winter: Finding peace after loss

00:03:45- The struggle with temptation and the faithful God

00:04:05- The promise of New Birth: A life that lasts forever

00:04:26- Today in Paradise: Hope for the born again

Full YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/Hy_-L3zrUiw

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Minisode from 'Workbench #1, Rising From The Ashes, Quantum Reflections, & Making Half A Feature Film.' Thomas Proffitt dives into the intersection of faith and the "beautiful craft" of filmmaking in this installment of Moviemaker Ministry. He shares how his journey back to Christ was spurred by the realization that he was facing spiritual attacks he didn't know how to contend with.

The episode covers the necessity of depending on Christ for "everything," especially when pursuing high-stakes adventures like making a feature film or maintaining a marriage. Thomas also provides a raw look at grappling with deep theological concepts, such as the wrath of God and the "ignorance of bliss" regarding our own vulnerability.

00:00:00- The Creative Workbench: Building with the Father

00:00:35- Gaining a Glimpse of the Creator’s Perspective

00:00:57- The Super Weapon: How to Practice Groaning Prayer

00:01:08- Seeking Perspective Shifts and Guidance

00:01:46- Using Prayer to Prepare for Difficult Conversations

00:02:12- Silencing the Enemy’s Voice Through Christ

00:02:39- Supernatural Aid for God-Sized Dreams

00:03:44- Using the Bible Rationally and Spiritually

00:04:54- Lessons on the Gospel from Homer Shorts

00:05:25- Rethinking Role Models: Spielberg, Scorsese, and Lucas

00:05:46- The Wrath of God and the Sacrifice of the Son

00:07:34- Spiritual Ramifications and the Laws of Reality

00:08:22- Contending with Spiritual Warfare

00:09:45- Beyond Three Dimensions: Time, Space, and Story

00:10:16- Filmmaking as a Byproduct of Faith

Full YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/SUQ6DtSOquo

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Minisode from 'Amy Orrs, Broken But Beloved.' What is your "mountain"? Host Thomas Proffitt sits down with Amy Orrs to discuss the theology of the God-sized dream. Drawing from the book Chase the Lion, they discuss why God wants us to pursue impossible things that require His intervention. Amy shares her journey of moving past the lie of unworthiness to embrace a calling as a speaker, while Thomas Proffitt offers insights into the "Lord OS" and why creators must raise their staff before they see the miracle.

00:00:13- Talking as a Gift: Amy reflects on her natural abilities

00:00:34- Lessons from Mike: Learning to dominate fear and the room

00:01:00- Brain Upgrades: Transitioning from a self-led OS to "Lord OS"

00:01:33- No Permission Needed: What deep research into top filmmakers reveals

00:01:55- Trash Cans and Photography: How Spielberg and Kubrick got their start

00:02:12- Starting Before You're Ready: Why the waters only part after you raise your staff

00:02:54- Chase the Lion: Identifying dreams that require supernatural aid

00:03:32- The Speaker’s Dream: Amy discusses the "crazy" goal of public speaking

00:04:10- Broken but Beloved: Potential topics for Amy’s first talk

00:04:44- Spiritual Gift Tests: Hospitality, service, and the "teacher" debate

00:05:48- Facing Insecurity: Answering the "Who am I?" question at age 58

00:06:27- The First Step: Thomas Proffitt challenges Amy to start before she's ready

00:06:40- Agreeing to Speak: Amy’s first commitment on the journey

Full YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/MiAM7bJGNZM

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Minisode from 'Homer Shorts II, Grace Grows Better In Winter.' What does it mean to be truly secure in your faith? In this episode of Moviemaker Ministry, host Thomas Proffitt and guest Homer Shorts explore the theology of being sealed by the Holy Spirit. Homer uses the powerful illustration of a King's signet ring to describe how God marks His children as His own special possession. We dive into the difference between temporary human care and the "real" life given by God, the evidence of spiritual birth, and the heavenly rejoicing that occurs when a soul is brought to eternal life.

00:00:00- The mission accomplished: Seeking and saving the lost

00:00:20- Grace vs. Free Will in the plan of redemption

00:00:45- Understanding the Seal: The King’s signet ring

00:01:05- Written on His hands: Security in the Beloved

00:01:28- Adopted into the family: Lessons on mattering and love

00:01:50- Temporary vs. Real: The life-changing work of the Spirit

00:02:15- Evidence of life: The desire to feed on the Word

00:03:00- The joy of the Cross: Bringing many sons to glory

00:03:30- Rejoicing in heaven over eternal life

Full YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/VBIwPJFpG3g

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Minisode from 'Workbench #1, Rising From The Ashes, Quantum Reflections, & Making Half A Feature Film.'  Are you wrestling with thoughts that people are out to get you? Thomas Proffitt explores how the "unauthorized co-author" tries to ruin our relationships through imagination and judgment. In this episode of Moviemaker Ministry, we break down a five-step strategy to unpack complex situations: identifying facts, imaginations, feelings, ownership, and desires.

Thomas shares personal stories of navigating "the valley of the shadow of death" while filming a feature, including how a shooting star in the midst of a freezing winter walk served as a reminder that God is always present. This episode is a resource for anyone needing practical strategies for emotional healing and spiritual endurance.

00:00:00- Introduction: Identifying Facts vs. Imagination

00:00:50- The Pastor’s Recommendation: The Five Things Strategy

00:01:03- Step 2: Imaginations and Judgments

00:01:13- Step 3: Validating Your Feelings

00:01:25- Step 4: Owning Your Part in the Situation

00:01:28- Step 5: Determining What You Want

00:01:31- Silencing the Enemy’s Whispers

00:02:43- When People Illuminate Painful Truths

00:03:02- Tools for Healing: The Feelings Wheel

00:03:54- Communicating with God through Emotions

00:04:15- Using AI as a Bridge to Prayer

Full YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/Hn9vEGqBZKE

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Minisode from 'Amy Orrs, Broken But Beloved.' Stop waiting for the perfect moment and start raising your staff. Host Thomas Proffitt discusses overcoming the spirit of inaction by embracing the tools of "Fear Setting" and the necessity of uncertainty. Thomas shares his personal journey with OCD and overthinking, explaining how he transitioned from a self-reliant operating system to one guided by faith. By looking at the early careers of iconic directors, this episode illustrates that the only thing separating you from your creative objectives is the decision to start without permission.

00:00:00- The Leap of Faith: Why you must start before you are ready

00:00:15- Learning Courage: Moving beyond the terror of initiating new projects

00:01:01- Fear Setting: A practical tool for breaking down worst-case scenarios

00:01:31- Recovery and Inaction: Quantifying the long-term cost of doing nothing

00:02:57- Embracing Uncertainty: Navigating OCD and the need for constant checking

00:03:40- Exposure Therapy: Healing through the acceptance of the unknown

00:04:05- Dominate the Room: Lessons in courage from a mentor named Mike

00:05:07- No Permission Needed: What separates legendary filmmakers from the rest

00:05:22- Director Origins: How Spielberg and Kubrick bypassed the traditional gatekeepers

00:05:49- Raising Your Staff: The intersection of faith, filmmaking, and relationship with God

Full YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/FCYESWZDkGI

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Minisode from 'Homer Shorts II, Grace Grows Better In Winter.' What does it actually mean to be "dead in sin"? In this episode of Moviemaker Ministry, host Thomas Proffitt sits down with Homer Shorts to discuss the resurrection of the dead heart. Homer explains that just as Adam and Eve experienced immediate spiritual death and separation from God, every believer requires a "new birth" that is initiated by God, not man. This conversation dives deep into the sovereignty of God in salvation and the peace that comes from being sealed by the Holy Spirit.

00:00:00- The consequence of the Fall: "You will surely die"

00:00:25- Challenging the watered-down gospel of free will

00:00:45- The Valley of Dry Bones: God’s work in giving life

00:01:10- Why we thank God, not our free will, for salvation

00:01:29- What people get wrong about the Gospel

00:01:57- The spiritual death of Adam and Eve

00:02:21- Born of the Spirit: Insights from John Chapter 1

00:02:45- Spiritual death vs. spiritual separation

00:03:04- The hiding in the Garden: Recognizing unfitness for God

00:03:25- How the New Birth corrects our separation

00:03:41- Security and forgiveness: Sealed by the Holy Spirit

Full YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/1NySu7zVC7A

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