🎙 Hard Faith Podcast – Season 3, Episode 4: Hard Faith Fest

After months away from the mic, Spencer Folmar is back with a full recap of everything you missed—from moving into a new home to hosting the biggest Hard Faith Film Festival yet. Hear behind-the-scenes stories from the 3-day Hollywood event, exciting news about the first-ever Hard Faith Fest NYC coming this December, and updates on upcoming speaking engagements, new categories, and next year’s festival theme: Do Not Fear. Whether you’re a filmmaker, storyteller, or fan of bold, redemptive cinema, this episode will get you inspired for what’s next in the Hard Faith movement.

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In this episode of the Hard Faith Podcast, host Spencer Folmar welcomes Monique and Paige to discuss Vision Reel, a unique approach to visualizing and shaping one’s future through faith and storytelling. The conversation traces their friendship back to Monique and Paige’s podcast, Sacred Potential, which led them to discover Spencer’s work on Holy Traitor, sparking a deep creative connection.

The idea for Vision Reel emerged from Monique’s background as a life coach and her personal journey through trauma. She saw life as a movie directed by God, and envisioned a way for people to create a trailer for their future. Paige, a skilled video editor with a passion for movie trailers, immediately saw its potential, and together they developed it into a structured program combining storytelling, prayer, and neuroscience.

Spencer shares his own experience with Vision Reel, recalling a time when he visualized and prayed for milestones like marriage and fatherhood—both of which later came to pass. The discussion highlights the power of faith-driven collaboration and the importance of having people who believe in your vision. Monique also shares a deeply personal story about her brother’s unjust imprisonment and how unwavering faith and prayer led to his miraculous release.

Vision Reel is designed to help people align their vision with God’s purpose through a three-stage process, guiding them from reflection to tangible, film-like representations of their future. More than just visualization, it’s about faith in action, trusting that God’s plan is unfolding. This episode is an inspiring reminder that our lives are stories in progress, and with faith, community, and vision, the impossible can become reality.

Learn more about Vision Reel at www.TheVisionReel.com

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Podcast Summary: Nathan Clarkson & Spencer Folmar on Bright Sky, Hard Faith, and Filmmaking Without Excuses

On this episode, Nathan Clarkson and Spencer Folmar sit down to talk about their newest film, Bright Sky, which releases February 7, 2025, on all digital platforms, home video rentals, and DVD.

The duo dives deep into the making of Bright Sky, exploring the heart of Hard Faith storytelling—films that don’t shy away from life’s struggles but instead meet them head-on with honesty and hope. They discuss the challenges of independent filmmaking, how constraints can fuel creativity rather than stifle it, and what it means to make art with purpose.

Nathan and Spencer also share the story of how they first met, their creative partnership, and what it takes to stay in the fight as independent filmmakers. If you’re into real, hard-hitting storytelling and the grit it takes to get a movie made, this is a conversation worth tuning in for.