Best Hadley St Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 128 - EVANGELINE Writer/Director Cory St. Ewart and Co-Star Hick Cheramie 36:25

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This week, our lens is focused on another amazing short film that was part of this year's lineup at the inaugural Baton Rouge Underground Film Festival: writer/director Cory St. Ewart’s frightening supernatural thriller Evangeline, a story that re-imagines the beloved character from Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's classic 1847 poem as a rebellious you…

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Episode 129 - Indie South Network Founder and Producer Brian McCollister 35:37

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While popular streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime and Hulu deliver countless choices for viewers, only a small percentage of the content on those services is made in Louisiana, and often such content portrays Louisiana and its people in an unbelievably stereotypical light. Working to dispel those stereotypes through authentic programming…

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How to be successful - Luke 19:11-27

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It's possible to achieve everything you set out to accomplish in life and for your life to be a failure.So what should we be aiming for?By Chris Ekins

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Pharisee and the Tax Collector - Luke 18:9-17

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How you and I approach God is incredibly important, Jesus says; it can make the difference between heaven and hell. What about those who know God? Well, we see that our approach is crucial as well. Come and be filled, as Jesus teaches us how to come to God in the everyday.By Dev Blair

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Heaven or Hell - Luke 16:19-31

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Jesus tells a story that's truly disturbing, to snap us out of our complacency about eternal realities. Where will you spend eternity?By Chris Ekins

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Episode 127 - THE RED MASK Director Ritesh Gupta 31:36

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Director Ritesh Gupta’s new movie The Red Mask is not just an entertainingly scary indie slasher but it's also a tribute to the classic chillers - like Halloween, Friday the 13th and A Nightmare on Elm Street - that spooked and thrilled generations of horror lovers and filmmakers. It's also an authentic representation of queer relationships, and an…

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Money Matters - Luke 16:1-15

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The parable of the Dishonest Manager is a tricky one! But it shows us how we're to use the resources God has entrusted to us in a way that honours Him, blesses others and is ultimately best for us.By Chris Ekins

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Episode 126 - 2025 Louisiana Film Prize Recap Pt. 2 - Best Actor and Actress Winners 44:43

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Part two of our review of the 2025 Louisiana Film Prize features two back-to-back interviews with the acting winners from this year’s event: from writer/director Alexander Jeffery’s The Old Man at The Bar, Best Actress honoree Abby Tozer, and Best Actor honoree from Girl Dad, Ty Hudson, who’s joined by wife/filmmaking partner Rachael Hudson. Ty wro…

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Lost & Found - Luke 15

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We often feel joy when we find something we've lost. Whether it's small, like our car keys or wallet, or bigger, like a pet or even a family member! The dopamines flow. God is the same. He feels immense joy when sinners repent. When the lost become found and the dead become alive. Join us as we check out the beautiful God of joy!…

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Episode 125 - 2025 Louisiana Film Prize Recap Pt. 1: Best Picture Winner LAST MINUTE 1:14:28

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This past October, the city of Shreveport, Louisiana again became Prize Port as the Louisiana Film Prize showcased another remarkable lineup of short films shot and produced in the Pelican State. This week and next week’s shows are dedicated to the 2025 edition of Film Prize, and you’ll hear exclusive interviews with this year’s honorees for its Be…

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Responding to God's invitation (Luke 14:1-24)

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God is gracious and generous, inviting all to come to Him. Have you personally responded to that? Are you extending that invitation to others?By Chris Ekins

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Episode 124 - THE DEMONIC DETECTIVE Creator Jason Brasier and Co-Star Jonathan W. Robbins 1:00:02

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On this edition of the show I’m honored to be joined by two of the brilliant talents behind the spooky audio drama The Demonic Detective: its creator, Jason Brasier, and co-star Jonathan W. Robbins. The eight episode first season of the series is now streaming on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and various other platforms. Set in New Salem - or an alternat…

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Episode 123 - AIR SHIFT Writer/Director Chris Maes and Co-Star Ashlee Lawhorn 51:09

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Next week is Halloween, and fitting with the spooky nature of this show these past few weeks I now turn your attention to another chiller that's in the spotlight on this pre-All Hallow's Eve edition of the Viewfinder Podcast: writer/director Chris Maes’ suspenseful, scary and sometimes silly horror/thriller mash-up, Air Shift. The movie stars Ashle…

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The craving of cash and the chase for contentment (1 Timothy 6:3-10)

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By Dev Blair

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Episode 122 - DONOR Writer/Director/Co-Star Wesley Boone and Co-Stars Gordy Cassel and Lucy Faust 51:36

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Written and directed by Wesley Boone, the terrifying short film Donor puts audiences in the throes of a mother's worst nightmare: the loss of a child immediately after birth. Yet, as two different yet unexpectedly connected parents played by Gordy Cassel and Lucy Faust discover, a baby's death - and inexplicable rebirth - is just the start of a chi…

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Honouring your pastors and masters (1 Timothy 5:17-6:2)

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Honouring your pastors and masters (1 Timothy 5:17-6:2) God calls us to respect those in leadership and to treat them with honour. What should that look like in church and in the workplace?By Chris Ekins

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Episode 121 - BENEDICTION Writer/Director Zandashé Brown 30:28

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Written and directed by Zandashé Brown, and co-starring Idella Johnson, Rhonda Johnson Dents, and Lance Nichols, the haunting and spiritually evocative supernatural thriller Benediction turns a desperate and grieving woman's search for emotional healing at a Black Baptist church service into an incredibly surreal experience that tests both her fait…

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Caring for the vulnerable in God's family - 1 Tim 5:1-16

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By Cooper Sweeney

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Episode 120 - ALMOST FORGOT HOW TO SWIM Star Jahmiu Yakubu 29:54

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On the last show, you heard my conversation with Casey Shaw, the writer/director of Almost Forgot How To Swim, which was recently shown at the first annual Baton Rouge Underground Film Festival as part of a block of Louisiana short films. Now, I'm honored to be joined by the star of that movie, multi-talented actor and musician Jahmiu Yakubu, who p…

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Leadership Priorities - 1 Timothy 4:9-16

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What does healthy Christian leadership look like?By Chris Ekins

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Episode 119 - ALMOST FORGOT HOW TO SWIM Writer/Director Casey Shaw 58:17

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My series of conversations with some of the outstanding Louisiana-based filmmakers whose shorts were recently seen at the inaugural Baton Rouge Underground Film Festival continues on this week's Viewfinder Podcast. My guest on the show is Casey Shaw, the writer/director of a fascinating and reflective character drama called Almost Forgot How To Swi…

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Episode 118 - ADA AND THE DOC Writer/Director Matison LeBlanc 31:52

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Held for the first time this past August, the Baton Rouge Underground Film Festival presented an eclectic and entertaining selection of shorts and feature films made in the unmistakable indie spirit, with a significant number of them produced by and starring Louisiana-based talent. For the next few weeks on this podcast, you'll hear from several of…

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Godly Leaders reflect God's care for his people (1 Timothy 3:1-16)

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God doesn't just leave his people to figure out how to operate as a faith family. He desires leaders to serve in a way that reflects His character and goodness.By Dev Blair

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Gender roles in the church? (1 Timothy 2:11-15)

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There's lots of confusion about gender and gender roles in our society and churches. What does God say about the roles of men and women in the church? Is the bible sexist and outdated?By Chris Ekins

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Unity in Worship (1 Timothy 2:8-10)

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Three verses that pack a punch. God's desire is for unity within His household. Here, Paul hits up a handful of things that can threaten that togetherness. It's a good moment for the brothers and sisters back then - and us now - to check our hearts to see if there's something we need to bring to God and let His Spirit change us.…

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How to be saved (1 Timothy 2:1-7)

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God's offer of Salvation is for Everyone. That's why God calls us to pray for everyone and to preach to everyone.By Chris Ekins

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The God of grace and mercy. (1 Timothy 1:12-20)

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Paul's encouragement and example show that no one is ever beyond God's grace. He is the worst of sinners who is lavished in God's kindness and mercy. An encouragement to keep praying, keep sharing, and trust that God has a heart for the lost.By Dev Blair

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The Goals of God's Word (1 Timothy 1:1-11)

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By Dev Blair

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1 Samuel 25-27

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By Michael Dasey

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Trusting God with justice (1 Samuel 24)

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When we're wronged, our gut reaction is often to take revenge or to seek justice. But as followers of Jesus, we're called to trust God to bring justice in His time and His way.By Chris Ekins

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Where do place your trust? (1 Samuel 17)

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By Cooper Sweeney

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The heart of leadership (1 Samuel 16)

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The most important leadership qualities are unseen. God's not fussed with outward appearances, he looks at the heart.By Chris Ekins

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Who decides what's best for me? (1 Samuel 15)

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As King Saul fails to follow through with what God wants, we see that his heart remains distant from the Lord. He has subscribed to the lie that he is in charge of his life.By Dev Blair

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God's grace in our failure (1 Samuel 11-12)

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As Israel reject God as King, He shows them mercy in the moment. But their choice, as always, has a consequence.By Dev Blair

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The Ark (1 Samuel 4-7)

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The Ark confronts us with the question: Who can stand before a Holy God? The Ark points us to Jesus and our great need for Him.By Chris Ekins

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The Search for a Good and Trustworthy Leader (1 Samuel 2:12-3:21)

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Humanity is in an endless cycle of searching for leaders. Political, religious, global. Someone who can be trusted to deliver on what they promise. Someone who is good and wants the ultimate good for others. Our passage gives us a handful of what God wants in His coming Leader; Jesus.By Dev Blair

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1 Samuel 1:1-2:11

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Listen in as Michael Dasey kicks off our new series on 1 Samuel.By Michael Dasey

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Going Deep - Prayerfully Dependent & Relationally Honest (James 5:13-20)

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James wraps up his letter in a very James way. Pushing hard into what it means to be the church. He isn't satisfied with God's people being surface-level in their spirituality - he wants them to go deeper because that's where all the good stuff happens.By Dev Blair

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Good Friday (Romans 5:6-11)

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The Cross of Christ was both the worst and best thing that ever happened. To fully understand the beauty of the cross, we need to understand it in light of it's dark background. What did the Cross achieve for us?By Chris Ekins

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How to wait well for Jesus' return (James 5:7-12)

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Living with the hope of Jesus' return shapes the way we face suffering and relate to others. Are you waiting well? Guest preacher Ben Molyneux.By Ben Molyneaux

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Don't be a Want-Monster Gold-Diggger (James 4:1-12)

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How can we enjoy better fellowship with other believers and have a more intimate relationship with God?By Chris Ekins

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James 3:13-18

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Listen in as Dev takes us through this part of James.By Dev Blair

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Episode 117 - Creighton Hobbs, Christian Fiorella and Brent Peek - A WAY OUT 42:06

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The last time I had writer/director Creighton Hobbs join me on this show, he discussed his riveting drama Binded By Tragedy - a film about an ex-con’s desperate fight to escape from his dangerous criminal past. Now with his latest feature, the chilling thriller A Way Out, he looks at a crisis that continues to threaten lives and marriages - domesti…

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James 3:1-12

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Listen in as Chris takes us through this part of James.By Chris Ekins

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James 2:14-26

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By Michael Dasey

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Don't show favouritism (James 2:1-13)

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God has all sorts of souls that make up His church. Part of loving each other well is treating each other as He sees us. Every soul has equal value as an image-bearer of the Creator. Come and have a heart check as James hits up this issue in the early church.By Dev Blair

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Quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger (James 1:19-27)

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What's an indicator that our faith is genuine? James reckons it's our response to God's Word. How receptive we are to it, whether we 'hear' and 'do' what it says, and whether it's transforming our lives in the everyday.By Dev Blair

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How to handle temptation (James 1:12-18)

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Trials often lead to temptations. How can we resist them when they come? And what should we do when we cave in?By Chris Ekins

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One of the best promises in the Bible! (James 1:1-12)

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As believers navigate through the trials and challenges of life, God provides all we need. James writes to change the perspective of the early Christians and exhorts them to live a crown-worthy life.By Dev Blair

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Loving those who don't know Jesus yet (2 Corinthians 5:10-6:2)

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One of the most loving (and awkward) things we can do is point others to Jesus. Here are 4 good reasons to push through the awkward and to have a crack.By Chris Ekins