Exploration Films Podcast

In this episode of Exploration Films, we take you inside "The Hong Konger"—a riveting look at the life and sacrifice of Jimmy Lai. Host Steve Reiter speaks with Mary Kissel, a former State Department advisor and Wall Street Journal editor, and Bill McGurn, journalist and Lai's close friend, to unravel how Hong Kong, once a beacon of freedom, fell under the shadow of authoritarian rule. Together, they share the story of Jimmy Lai—a self-made billionaire who gave up comfort and safety to become a powerful voice for democracy, courageously facing imprisonment under the Chinese regime. Listen as they discuss what Jimmy's stand means for press freedom, the lessons for the West, and the personal and collective costs of fighting for liberty. If you want to understand what true courage looks like in our time, you won't want to miss this conversation. Be sure to click "subscribe" on your podcast app so you don't miss an episode. Check out this film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NIEgQGC0PVU See the full library of Exploration Films movies: https://www.explorationfilms.com/ OR subscribe to our new streaming service https://exploreflix.world/ and get your first 7 days free when you register!

Welcome to a new season of Exploration Films Podcast. In today's episode, we delve into the captivating story behind the film "Mary Life After Jesus, the Road to Ephesus," with special guests Bill Quatman and Shannon Knopke. This thought-provoking documentary explores the life of Mary after Jesus' crucifixion, shedding light on a narrative often shrouded in mystery. Join host Steve Reiter as we unravel the motivations behind the film, the arduous 10-year journey of creation, and the challenges faced in piecing together Mary's story. With insights from the producers, we explore the profound impact of Mary's house in Ephesus, a place that serves as a meeting point for different cultures and faiths, promoting unity between Muslims and Christians through prayer. The episode also delves into the individual experiences and revelations of the guests, showcasing the personal impact of working on this extraordinary project. From the historical and religious significance of Mary's life after Jesus to the potential future projects hinted at by the guests, this episode promises to be a captivating exploration of faith, history, and the power of storytelling. So, get ready to embark on a fascinating journey through the making of "Mary Life After Jesus" and its broader impact on both filmmakers and audiences alike.

That's The Savior, a 2014 Bulgarian-Jordanian film about the life of Jesus by an Arabic cast. To know how they made this film, we talked with John Dorr, The Savior producer. Dorr shares how they bring to life the story in a way to address Muslims to share what Christians believe and not to impose an idea that created the audience to feel identified as Dorr explains through different stories. Dorr reflected on his childhood living in the middle east and how his mother's profession, author of novels and biblical historical books, changed and marked his approach to historical characters. About another filmography, Dorr tells us how they structure their films and for what and the importance of the decision to stick to chronological order. In addition, some stories during filming and a great date about the dub in English audio and future plans. Savior movie clips: https://www.youtube.com/c/thesaviorinfo Official page http://thesavior.net/ 

What causes poverty? It's a question that persists through time, but to have a real and meaningful response that changes this, we need to shift our idea of poverty and charity and start asking the right questions: What causes wealth?  To understand the implications of poverty and its solution, we talk with Michael Matheson Miller, host and producer of the six-part series Poverty Cure and the documentary Poverty Inc. This project, a series of 200 interviews and a documentary, was intended to create a resource with answers from different voices and perspectives, including philosophical and theological thinking about the problems of aids and the dominant humanitarianism that prevents prosperity, creating dependency instead. Michael Matheson Miller shares the consequences of the current humanitarian work related to the delayed development of business and the problem of what has been institutionalized as humanitarianism and reflects on the last through the Scriptures. In addition, it explains the importance of the difference between having a heart for the poor vs. having a mind for the poor related to crucial things. Finally, it also explains the importance of the rule of law, having a solid institution of law, and private property as the base of sustainability development. "When we give charity or foreign aid, we disempower local producers and harm economy and create dependency."  Acton Institute: https://www.acton.org/  The moral podcast imagination: https://www.themoralimagination.com/  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-moral-imagination/id1468915450

"Every child deserves the opportunity to live in a family"; this is the message from Robert Glover, a former footballer, who moved to Shanghai with his wife and six young children in 1998 to introduce the first foster care system in China. Glover fostered five out of over a million children that were placed in foster families, and shares their experiences in Children of Shanghai. This documentary is narrated by Bear Grylls and follows through their life experiences while teaching about this new concept that challenges social convention in a country with a one-child policy.  Glover shares his story and how he had to face the decision to change his life and move to another country and culture. With plenty of professional and cultural challenges that he and his family had to overcome, food gave them the chance to have a cultural exchange and the opportunity to build a trusting relationship with the Chinese government. On his way to empower and encourage himself to make a better life for children, many obstacles needed to be overcome - including an element of resistance from older generations while interest was being shown by younger generations when playing football. This changed the impression about him and his goals in China with those around him.