Episode 121 - Addiction, Recovery, Faith, and Film In this episode of the Faith and Family Filmmakers Podcast, Jaclyn interviews Rob Ekno,the founder and director of the Knoxville International Christian Film Festival. Rob is also a multi-award-winning author, actor, screenwriter, broadcaster, and speaker. He shares his poignant life story, starting from building a radio station in high school, achieving career highs in radio and broadcast, spiraling into addiction and homelessness, and ultimately finding recovery and faith. Rob describes his miraculous recovery journey, significant encounters with faith, and professional achievements in Hollywood and beyond.Highlights Include:00:00 Welcome and Introduction01:01 Career Beginnings in Radio03:13 Hitting Rock Bottom04:23 The Turning Point05:59 "Go to Hollywood"07:37 First Amends09:39 The Hollywood Experience12:48 Finding Faith17:28 Divine Encounters19:40 Messages from God23:26 Life in Alaska26:42 Conclusion and Book InformationRob’s Website: <a href="https://robekno.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://robekno.com/</a>Festival Website: <a href="https://knoxvillechristianfilms.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://knoxvillechristianfilms.com/</a> Screenwriters Retreat - Mexico:<a href="https://www.faffassociation.com/writers-retreat" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.faffassociation.com/writers-retreat</a>Jaclyn's Book - In the Beginning, Middle and End: A Screenwriter’s Observations of LIfe, Character, and God:<a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D9R7XS9V" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D9R7XS9V</a>VIP Producers Mentorship Program<a href="https://www.faffassociation.com/vip-producers-mentorship" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.faffassociation.com/vip-producers-mentorship</a> The Faith & Family Filmmakers podcast helps filmmakers who share a Christian worldview stay in touch, informed, and inspired. Releasing new episodes every week, we interview experts from varying fields of filmmaking; from screenwriters, actors, directors, and producers, to film scorers,&nbsp; talent agents, and distributors.&nbsp;It is produced and hosted by Geoffrey Whitt and Jaclyn Whitt , and is brought to you by the <a href="https://faffpodcast.com/faffassociation">Faith & Family Filmmakers Association</a> <a href="https://faffpodcast.com/support">Support Faith & Family Filmmakers</a> Our mission is to help filmmakers who share a Christian Worldview stay in touch, informed, and inspired. If you would like to assist with the costs of producing this podcast, you can help by leaving a tip.<a href="https://faffpodcast.com/email">Get Email Notifications</a> <a href="https://faffpodcast.com/screenwriting-awards">Enter the Faith & Family Screenwriting Awards festival</a> Faith and Family Screenwriting Academy:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.faffassociation.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.faffassociation.com/</a>Script Notes and Coaching:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.faffassociation.com/script-services" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.faffassociation.com/script-services</a> Copyright 2024 Ivan Ann Productions

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The Faith and Family Filmmakers Podcast helps filmmakers who share a Christian worldview stay in touch, informed, and inspired. Releasing new episodes every Monday, we interview experts from varying fields of filmmaking; from screenwriters, actors, directors, and producers, to composers, talent agents, and distributors. Hear inspiring stories from the journeys of successful Christian Filmmakers. Find out what’s currently being written and produced. Learn about distribution and fundraising strategies. Get expert advice that will help you advance in your career. This show is for people involved in all areas of the filmmaking industry, and those who want to be! Produced and hosted by Geoffrey Whitt and Jaclyn Whitt, this podcast is brought to you by the Faith & Family Filmmakers Association https://www.faffassociation.com/

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