Join us today as we interview 16-year-old Lilian about her experience competing against trans-identified males and what happened after she spoke out. Today is day 2 of a huge high school meet in Oregon, let's show her some support!By Maggie Wegner

Natalie Daniels is a former NCAA Division III distance runner, a 17-time marathoner, soon making her 18th appearance in Boston, a five-time marathon champion, a new mom, and a passionate advocate for advancing women's participation and opportunity in elite running. She's here with us today to tackle the hard-hitting questions. Instagrams: @xx_xyath…

In this episode, I want to dive into my generation’s obsession with continuing to look 'young and beautiful.' As someone who has had Botox before, is only 23, and has feared aging for as long as I can remember, I have been heavily influenced by the beauty and cosmetic industry in many ways. This video is not meant to cast judgment on anyone but to …

The key to understanding if Hollywood can be saved lies between the Fantastic Four: First Steps teaser and the cast announcements for Nolan's Odyssey. Join the Discord: ⁠https://discord.gg/tcNTQD8D⁠ FREE Script Submissions are OPEN @ ⁠[email protected]⁠ More from God Deserves Better: ⁠TikTok⁠ ⁠Instagram…

In this video, I discuss common arguments I've heard from the left and the best ways to counter them. Plus, our latest ad for XX-XY Athletics went viral—J.K. Rowling, Ben Shapiro, and The Comment Section are all talking about it!By Maggie Wegner

Filmmaker Jeremiah Daws shares his incredible story of navigating Hollywood as a Christian, facing backlash for his faith, and embracing his new role in teaching the next generation of Christians how to apply their worldview to film. Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/tcNTQD8D FREE Script Submissions are OPEN @ [email protected] More fr…

In this episode, I answer the questions you guys wanted to hear! I share a bit about getting married at 22, the issue of males in women's sports, discussing politics with people who don't agree with you, and more!By Maggie Wegner

This weekend, I went to D.C. to join hundreds of thousands of other Americans who came out in droves to support Donald Trump. In this video, I discuss the viral moments, share my opinion on MAGA after meeting so many others in this movement, and explain why I voted for Donald Trump!By Maggie Wegner

I spent about a year and a half on the left during college. I believe it was college itself that brainwashed me into thinking the left was the only side that was loving, compassionate, and tolerant. However, I quickly realized it was quite the opposite.By Maggie Wegner

This is the full story of my experience getting canceled at SCAD, becoming a conservative, and doing a controversial photoshoot sharing the story of the detransitioner, Chloe ColeBy Maggie Wegner

Many rising filmmakers fell in love with the craft by consuming the work of Christopher Nolan. Today, we put his filmography from Following to Oppenheimer under the microscope. Join the Discord:https://discord.gg/tcNTQD8DFREE Script Submissions are OPEN @[email protected] More from God Deserves Better: TikTok Instagram…

Graphic designer and influencer Maggie Wegner shares her bold journey of faith, art, and standing firm in the culture wars—plus what Christian creators can learn about storytelling, gender, and using new media to glorify God. Join the Discord:https://discord.gg/tcNTQD8DFREE Script Submissions are OPEN @[email protected] More from God Dese…

DP Collin Ausbury shares wisdom for those pursuing mastery on set, developing style, and standing before kings.Join the Discord:https://discord.gg/tcNTQD8DFREE Script Submissions are OPEN @[email protected] from God Deserves Better: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2I78ESI...Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast.…

Upon release, Gojira (1954) shocked audiences by depicting the devastating force of divine judgment. On its 70th anniversary, we examine what Christian filmmakers can learn from Ishirō Honda’s genre-defining classic. Referenced Media:What Will Judgment Day Be Like Keep up with us here:YouTubeTikTokInstagram MUSIC The soundtrack to GDB was written a…

Whiplash depicts the dark side of pursuing mastery—a story more Christians should tell. On its 10th anniversary, we examine why Whiplash is a near-perfect movie. MENTIONS Whiplash Short FilmWhiplash reviewed by a Jazz musician MEDIA Keep up with us here: YouTubeTikTokInstagram MUSIC The soundtrack to GDB was written and performed by composer Hannah…

We sat down with GDB consultant, Dr. Dan Kemp of Grand Canyon University, to discuss the disintegrating myth of neutrality, spotting toxic liberation narratives, and developing the concept of "lifeworks" amongst Christian creators. MEDIAKeep up with us here: YouTubeTikTokInstagram MUSICThe soundtrack to GDB was written and performed by composer Han…

We had the privilege of interviewing professional composer Steven Melin about his journey in the music industry, the role of music in storytelling, tips for filmmakers working with composers, and how faith shapes it all. MENTIONS Steven’s YouTube MEDIA Keep up with us here: YouTubeTikTokInstagram MUSIC The soundtrack to GDB was written and performe…

BONUS EPISODE Can any story truly be worldview neutral? Not in God’s universe. Here, truth is inescapable. We round out season one of GDB with a review of a film that tried to do just that–Alex Garland’s Civil War (2024). MEDIA Keep up with us here: YouTubeTikTokInstagram MUSIC The soundtrack to GDB was written and performed by composer Hannah Ausb…

Who do you think won The Fatherhood Face-Off? VOTE HERE We know God the Father through our own earthly dad and representations of fatherhood in culture. Pulling from film and television, we line up our first “Dad Draft” to determine the fathers that best reflect The Father. MEDIA Keep up with us here: YouTubeTikTokInstagram MUSIC The soundtrack to …

Our first guest episode with our old friend, fellow filmmaker, and host of the StoryFellas podcast, Tommy Antonucci. Together, we discuss how filmmakers can generate ideas for their films that honor God while avoiding the ditches of cringe and fartistry. MENTIONS StoryFellasStories By Tommy MEDIAKeep up with us here: YouTubeTikTokInstagram MUSIC Th…

Part three of three of how to make a short film–the final stretch. While discussing some scars of our own, we cover some of the differences between popular editing suites, the important soft and hard skills of the editor, as well as the other common roles found in Post. Remember, mastery is counterintuitive. You’re not a practitioner of movie magic…

What kind of stories does the world think are worth celebrating? Examining the Oscars tells us all we need to know. MEDIA Keep up with us here: YouTubeTikTokInstagram MUSIC The soundtrack to GDB was written and performed by composer Hannah Ausband Scheidt. You can find more from her at soundcloud.com/hannahausband. MORE Got questions or want to sha…

In part two of three on making your own short film, we continue our conversation through the best practices associated with being on set–and how our faith can make all the difference. MENTIONS Ryan MickeyCollin AusburyEpic Light MediaWandering DPKick The Ladder FACT CHECK Mean Streets (1973) and Raging Bull (1980) were not 3 hours in length. They w…

OpenAI’s Sora model was announced this week and we give our honest, uncut reactions to what this means for filmmakers big and small. MENTIONS SORAWill Smith Eating Spaghetti MEDIA Keep up with us here: YouTubeTikTokInstagram MUSIC The soundtrack to GDB was written and performed by composer Hannah Ausband Scheidt. You can find more from her at sound…

As the primary way to jumpstart a career or try something new, we recommend every filmmaker write, direct, and edit their own short film. We throw out everything we wish we knew going into making our first short films, starting with the most creative phase–Pre-Production. MENTIONS Campus MovieFestDaniel Kwan’s First Short FilmA Boy and His BikeAnd …

There are two ditches on the road to making a film. To the right, cringe–dominated by a desire for the audience to leave with Scripture-level clarity on the big questions of life. No effort put into helping them come to these conclusions themselves. Sheer, preachy craftlessness. To the left, fartistry–dominated by self-importance and an obsession w…

It’s okay to love Jesus and John Ford movies. Christianity is a historical religion. A muscular religion. The only true religion. And because of that, it equips us to worship our Creator by mastering the craft of filmmaking. We’re built on 3 pillars: 1) Equip the Saints for CinemaHelp filmmakers and fans create and interpret the craft.2) Tear Down …