Minisode from 'Homer Shorts, How God Breaks Us & Speaking For Him.' In this episode of Moviemaker Ministry, Thomas Proffitt continues his conversation with Homer Shorts as they explore the complex nature of the human will. Homer breaks down why he believes salvation hinges on God's mercy and grace rather than free will, using relatable illustrations like an invitation for coffee to explain the specific call of the Gospel.

They discuss the vital importance of "rightly dividing the Word of Truth" and why a safe testimony must be cradled in the entirety of Scripture. The episode concludes with a powerful moment of spiritual synchronicity, as the verses discussed perfectly mirror a sermon delivered that same day.

00:00:04- The difference between a general call and a specific invitation 

00:00:43- Defining the will as the faculty of choice 

00:01:00- Why a heart set on self cannot choose the Redeemer on its own 

00:01:23- Salvation hinges on God's mercy and grace, not free will 

00:01:50- How a changed heart leads to a changed will 

00:02:12- Jonah's grasp on salvation and the praise of God's mercy 

00:02:44- Why our testimony must be cradled in the Word of God 

00:03:18- The danger of basing doctrine on a single verse 

00:04:05- Understanding commands and the response of repentance 

00:04:59- Deep dive into Matthew 11:28 Rest for the heavy laden 

00:05:50- A Holy Spirit moment: Connecting the interview to a recent sermon 

00:06:28- What it truly means to follow and be discipled by Christ 

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Minisode from 'Homer Shorts, How God Breaks Us & Speaking For Him.' In this episode of Moviemaker Ministry, Thomas Proffitt sits down with Homer Shorts to explore "The Theology of the Broken Heart." Homer shares his raw and powerful testimony of how God transformed him from a "foul-mouthed drunk" into a man dedicated to singing praises to the Almighty. They discuss the reality of spiritual deception, the necessity of being faced with one's own sin, and the restorative power of the "new birth" through the Spirit of God.

00:00:00- The heart as the core of a man's innermost being

00:00:51- Receiving a new heart, a new master, and a new destination

00:01:13- Learning truth line upon line through the Word and Spirit

00:01:46- Facing the reality of sin and separation from God

00:02:40- The nature of deception and the search for truth in Jesus Christ

00:03:41- God reveals the deep need for a Savior

00:04:35- Spiritual sight and the beginning of salvation

00:05:06- Understanding the new birth as the work of God's Spirit

00:06:17- A life transformed: From cursing God to singing His praises

00:07:07- Why dead bones cannot exercise free will without God's power

00:07:40- God's concern for the internal heart and pure motives

00:08:35- Being sealed with the Spirit like filling a ship's sails

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In this episode of the Moviemaker Ministry podcast, Thomas Proffitt hosts Homer Shorts for a deep discussion on Christian experience, the sovereignty of God, and the reality of a transformed heart. Homer, speaking from 60 years of faith, details how God takes a "dead man" and gives him life, comparing the Holy Spirit’s work to the wind—uncontrollable yet undeniable in its power.

The conversation spans from identifying the idols in our own lives to understanding the three pillars of true faith: knowledge, conviction, and trust. Thomas and Homer discuss the importance of being an "aircraft carrier" church that sends disciples out into the world, emphasizing that the Gospel is not just a nice story but the power of God for salvation.

00:00:00- The power of the Gospel: Turning a drunk into a worshiper

00:00:44- Meeting Homer Shorts and the "Homer Peace"

00:01:20- Introduction to Moviemaker Ministry with Thomas Proffitt

00:03:11- Homer’s Testimony: A new heart, master, and destination

00:03:59- Facing sin and the realization that deception is blinding

00:05:40- Finding rest for the soul in Matthew 11:28

00:07:24- Understanding the new birth as the work of God's Spirit

00:09:28- The valley of dry bones: Why dead sinners need God's life

00:10:15- Being "sealed" with the Spirit: Filling a ship with sails

00:12:28- The journey after conversion: Learning of the Redeemer

00:13:41- Spiritual warfare and the "spiritual whip" of repentance

00:16:42- Advice for those feeling a spark of inclination toward God

00:18:46- Defining the will: The faculty of choice and God's grace

00:20:40- Why doctrine must be based on all of Scripture, not one verse

00:22:15- Commands and qualifications: The example of being thirsty

00:24:04- A Holy Spirit moment: Connecting the interview to a daily sermon

00:25:46- God's breaking process: Lessons from disappointments and loss

00:27:46- Idols: When things meet needs that only God should meet

00:28:35- The sovereignty of God and the will of man side-by-side

00:30:36- Understanding seasons and active waiting in faith

00:33:10- The danger of moving ahead of God's leading

00:35:34- Romans 8:28 and the two different kinds of "calls"

00:37:30- A sovereign God never fails to save His children

00:40:56- The example of Paul: A factual call to the heart

00:43:45- Thomas’s reflection on "Doubting Thomas" and seeking truth

00:46:59- God’s protection and the closing of doors in life

00:49:13- What makes the true Gospel offensive: Sin and repentance

00:51:01- The ingredients of faith: Knowledge, conviction, and trust

00:53:49- Covenants: Understanding we are Abraham’s seed through faith

00:58:00- The aircraft carrier church: Sending disciples into the world

01:00:11- Facing the fear of man to speak for God

01:03:42- The evidence of new birth: A hunger for the Word

01:08:34- Building relationships to earn the right to share the Gospel

01:12:41- How faith grows through knowledge and experience

01:15:46- Standing firm: Trials as the test of real faith

01:19:39- The best way to bring people to Christ

01:23:30- Holes in science and the pervasive voice of deception

01:27:07- The Amish testimony: From religion to relationship

01:29:34- First signs of change: Conviction and a new perspective

01:33:39- Mature faith: Trusting God even when it "rains on the picnic"

01:37:00- Closing prayer and blessing

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Success in any ambitious pursuit—whether filmmaking, business, or ministry—requires an intense focus on what truly matters. Today, host Thomas Prophet discusses the "Signal to Noise" ratio, comparing the hyper-focus of tech giants to the biblical calling of focusing on today's responsibilities.

We dive into the practical application of prayer as a discernment tool. Thomas breaks down a "prayer technique" for finding mission-critical items each day and explains why a deep relationship with God is the ultimate business plan. He also shares a powerful daily prayer you can use to start your morning with a discerning heart.

Discussion Points:

The "Monster" Trap: Why we want the success of Steve Jobs without the personality flaws. [03:25]

Scriptural Guardrails: Using the Word to distinguish between the Spirit and the flesh. [14:14]

The Art of "Chewing": Meditating on Scripture like "a cow chews grass." [19:03]

Daily Practice: Building a "wall of Scripture" against distraction and destruction. [19:20]

Featured Prayer: "Give me, your servant, a discerning heart to govern your people and to distinguish from right and wrong, from signal from noise..." [17:49]

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What if the "death of cinema" is actually the birth of something better? In today's episode, Thomas Proffitt delivers a "love letter" to the creative community, offering encouragement and a practical masterclass for writers and directors who feel lost in the current industry landscape.

We explore the reality that filmmakers are no longer just competing with each other; they are competing with apps designed to harvest human attention. Thomas shares his personal journey of returning to Christ and how that shifted his perspective from "wanting to be the next Tarantino" to wanting to serve God’s people through film.

Key Discussion Points:

The Platform Strategy: Why you need to view yourself as an entrepreneur, not just an artist.

Attention Boundaries: How to reclaim your "Deep Work" hours from social media.

The Organic Creative Process: Why Stephen King’s approach to writing without an outline might save your scripts.

The Future of Distribution: Navigating the "predatory" world of distributors and why self-releasing on your own platform is the ultimate freedom.

Chapters:

00:01:03 - Transitioning from filmmaker to platform-building entrepreneur.

00:04:38 - Addressing AI and the "End Times" for traditional cinema.

00:08:17 - Setting boundaries with technology to save your humanity.

00:13:03 - Why you can't view writing and directing as the end-all-be-all.

00:18:42 - The mysterious process of creativity and "channeling" your best work.

00:24:03 - Using "Hooks" and intros to promise value to your audience.

00:30:46 - The Rule of Reciprocity: The power of providing value upfront.

00:37:23 - Internet Cinema: Why distribution rights aren't what they used to be.

00:42:33 - Biblical Wisdom for Creatives: Matthew 6:33 and 1 Kings 3:9.

00:52:40 - Building your own industry: Following Scorsese’s advice.

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Get a behind-the-scenes look at the lighter side of production! Here are the bloopers from Day 1 of filming Ashes To Diamonds. Even when tackling deep themes like codependency and personal transformation, there's always room for a few stomach rumbles, Tarantino references, and "dolphin" related flubs.

Highlights from Day 1:

00:00:00 - Officially rolling on Ashes To Diamonds!

00:00:10 - The unintended sound effects of a hungry director.

00:00:49 - Trying to discuss "adult life" and ending up at "a dolphin's life."

00:01:16 - Channeling Quentin Tarantino to justify "one more take."

00:02:00 - The challenges of staying serious during a therapy session.

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In this post-mortem episode, filmmaker Thomas Proffitt offers a candid, behind-the-scenes look at the challenges and triumphs of Day 1 of shooting his debut feature film. After 15 years of preparation, Thomas details the overwhelming spiritual and emotional battle that accompanied finally stepping onto set.

He shares essential practical and technical breakdowns, including:

The Necessity of Multi-Cam: Why he used a four-camera setup and a specific lens package (25mm and 50mm) to maximize efficiency as the director, actor, and cinematographer.

Lighting with Intent: The philosophical decision to use bright, non-moody lighting to reflect the film's theme, deliberately welcoming light spill for fast-paced shooting.

The Directing Hack: His technique of using improv to get raw, emotional "living takes" from his actors right before delivering the script.

This episode is a must-listen for independent filmmakers looking for practical, on-set wisdom combined with a thoughtful reflection on the spiritual fight required to create meaningful art.

Podcast Timestamps:

00:00:00- My 15-Year Journey to Filming My First Feature Film

00:02:29- Preparing for Day 1: Feeling Like I Was Gearing Up for Battle

00:04:57- The "Drops of Water in the Bucket" Metaphor for Feature Film Shooting

00:07:24- Technical Rationale for Using a Multi-Camera Setup

00:08:23- Cinematography Style: Using Bright Lighting to Avoid Harsh Shadows

00:09:28- Breakdown of the Four-Camera Lenses (25mm vs. 50mm)

00:13:31- Directing Technique: Using Improv to Lead into Scripted Lines

00:15:52- How Bright Lighting Works with Multi-Cam: Welcoming Light Spill

00:19:13- Post-Day Spiritual Reflection on Taking a Leap of Faith

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In this episode of Moviemaker Ministry, Thomas Proffitt shares a deeply personal journey of confronting his past and choosing radical forgiveness. He discusses reaching out to everyone who had ever wronged him, including those who inflicted narcissistic abuse, to offer forgiveness without any expectation of reconciliation. This act, he explains, was necessary to lift the spiritual burdens that were hindering his heart and his ministry.

Listen as Thomas breaks down:

The Spiritual Warfare of Forgiveness: Why this process felt like "kicking a spiritual hornet's nest" and how the enemy attacks with thoughts of inadequacy and fear when you are doing God's work.

Boundaries vs. Cutting People Out: The crucial difference between setting healthy boundaries and simply running away, and why "cutting a piece of yourself off" carries a burden.

The Filmmaking Lesson: How re-enacting scenes of abuse for his feature film forced him to confront his own lack of Christ-like behavior during his hardest times.

If you are carrying resentment, struggling to let go of the past, or seeking to understand the spiritual roots of conflict, this episode offers wisdom on the liberating power of forgiveness.

Podcast Timestamps:

00:00:00- The Decision to Forgive Everyone From My Past

00:03:43- Wiping the Slate Clean to Start Moviemaker Ministry

00:05:35- Spiritual Warfare: Why Conflict Is Not Just "Flesh and Blood"

00:07:11- Reaching Out to Forgive a Narcissistic Abuser (The Importance of Boundaries)

00:09:40- Why You Can Be Christlike Even Through Abuse

00:12:30- Why Cutting People Out Is Not a Boundary

00:17:32- The Line of Improv That Broke Me and Improved My Performance

00:20:20- Closing Prayer: Asking God to Search Our Hearts for Unforgiveness

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Welcome to the Moviemaker Ministry Podcast. In this inaugural episode, founder Thomas Proffitt reveals the 15-year personal and spiritual journey that led him to merge his faith with his filmmaking. After a decade as a "doubting Thomas" and prioritizing his career over his relationship with God, Thomas shares how profound personal loss and experiences with narcissistic abuse caused his life to unravel.

He details the supernatural event that changed everything, leading him back to Christ and fundamentally reshaping the script for his debut feature film. Thomas outlines the core thesis of the Moviemaker Ministry: seeking the Kingdom of God first doesn't just improve your personal life—it makes you a better, more successful filmmaker. This episode is a must-listen for any artist struggling to find purpose and peace in a difficult industry.

Podcast Timestamps:

00:00:00- The 15-Year Journey and the Mission of Moviemaker Ministry

00:01:50- The Story: Becoming a "Doubting Thomas" and Falling Away from Christ

00:04:07- Hitting Rock Bottom: Abuse, Loss, and Life Unraveling

00:04:54- A Supernatural Calling: The Experience That Rewrote My Script

00:13:36- The Core Thesis: How Pursuing God's Kingdom Makes You a Better Filmmaker

00:17:57- The New Feature Film: Themes of Finding God in the Brokenness

00:20:39- Why I'm Starting Moviemaker Ministry From Scratch

00:31:09- Closing Thoughts and Reading from Psalm 31 (Search Me, O God)

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