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 core.

Spencer and Jason revisit how they first connected through Jean Wenger and the Hard Faith Film Festival, where Jason’s pitch for Ripple wowed the crowd before going on to win Best Short Film at Hard Faith Fest 3. Jason talks about the creative process behind Ripple, his collaboration with writers, and the challenges of finding scripts that break free from formulaic storytelling to capture raw, faith-adjacent realities. Along the way, he shares insights on perseverance, divine direction, and the importance of focusing on the next right step as a storyteller.