We recently had another qualified person take over the media ministry so we could be more focus[ed] on our films after talking with our pastor. We’re planning to present our next film idea soon to our pastor and executive pastor. Once we’re all in agreement, then we’ll start the script. We will continue to truly seek God and do what He asks of us.
You played Pastor Strauss in the ending scene of Fireproof. Besides acting in the other two films that you have collaborated with Stephen, Facing the Giants and Flywheel, you have also been editor, composer, producer, and cinematographer. How do you manage everything?
We’re fortunate to have cast and crew members that seek God and trust Him in our endeavors. We’re working hard to improve our skills and take a more artistic approach in the action and production values. We’ve done our best to keep up with “momentum of movies”.
Tell us about the related projects that branched out from the film like the #1 New York Times best-selling book, The Love Dare and music soundtrack.
After Facing the Giants, I was jogging one day and got the idea for The Love Dare book, which came before the plot for Fireproof. I told Stephen and prayed about it. We thought it would be a good ministry tool book that had a marriage focus. In the Fireproof production timeline, we shaped the plot with a script, filmed everything, edited the film, then wrote The Love Dare book while promoting the film.
We’re planning a daily follow-up. Something people can do 365 days a year as a devotional experience, then next summer we’ll begin writing Love Dare For Parents. The concept of more books is exciting as we follow what God wants us to do.
Mark Willard composed a great musical score for the film and we got great musical artists like Third Day, Leeland, Casting Crowns, John Waller, Grey Holiday, and Warren Barfield to contribute songs.
Since the home video release, Fireproof has reached even more audiences redefining word of mouth and longevity by still making headlines, especially recently gaining attention on ABC’s national news program Nightline.
There seems to be a fascination with why some Christian movies work and some don’t. We’re not filmmakers who happen to be Christian. We don’t hide the fact that we are Christian. People are looking for a recipe and I’ve had some interesting discussions with people. God chooses to do things. It’s hard for anyone to explain.
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