In this episode of World Stage Reform, Prithvi Raj Karreddula shares what it was like to transition from India to America, the Telugu film market (known as Tollywood), his path to becoming a Christian, and his hopes and goals for his future in filmmaking- trying to marry aspects of the Indian film market to the American film market. Cody Hallford and Prithvi also discuss where they draw lines of morality within the movies they create.   Follow Prithvi: Instagram: prithvi_raj.k  Latest short film June 2021: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6A92STWWy5g Subscribe to our page, Hallford Entertainment, for more World Stage Reform, movies, and shows.   Visit us at: Website | hallfordentertainment.com  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/world-stage-reform-103830048056145 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/worldstagereform Cody Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/codyhallford --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hallford_entertainment/support

In part 3/3 of the "Entertainment Mission Field" series, Cody Hallford breaks down some strategies for engaging the entertainment industry, within the context of the Biblical worldview. What can it look like to enter into the entertainment ministry as a Christian dedicated to the Great Commission? How can we have an impact on the creativity and the products of the industry?  How do we know if we are ready for the mission field of entertainment?   Subscribe to our page, Hallford Entertainment, for more World Stage Reform, movies, and shows.   Visit us at:  Website | hallfordentertainment.com  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/world-stage-reform-103830048056145 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/worldstagereform Cody Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/codyhallford --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hallford_entertainment/support

In Part 2/3 of this "Entertainment Mission Field" series, Cody Hallford discusses what the term "mission field" actually means, in context to the Great Commission and whether or not that ought to impact our cultures and societies. Part 3 will discuss strategies for the church to engage within the realm of entertainment.   Visit us at: Website | hallfordentertainment.com  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hallfordentertainment Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hallfordentertainment Cody Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/codyhallford --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hallford_entertainment/support

In Part 1/3 of this "Entertainment Mission Field" series, Cody Hallford discusses the importance entertainment has in correlation with our culture and the need for the church to be engaging and impacting the entertainment industry, with its Biblical worldview.   Part 2 will define what the term "mission field" means, in context to the Great Commission. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hallfordentertainment Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hallfordentertainment Cody Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/codyhallford --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hallford_entertainment/support

Steven Bancarz joins Cody Hallford on World Stage Reform to talk entertainment and theology. With Steven's background in New Age ministry, he sheds some light on how he thinks the occult movement may be impacting the entertainment industry: What should we be concerned about consuming as an audience? Cody and Steven also discuss what type of entertainment Christians should be making, and Steven divulges some of his favorite movies and music! We hope you enjoy this refreshing take on this topic.   Steven Bancarz Resources: https://reasonsforjesus.com/  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/stevenbancarzSSM Facebook: Steven Bancarz Instagram: @stevenbancarz Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hallfordentertainment  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hallfordentertainment  Cody Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/codyhallford --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hallford_entertainment/support

Over thousands of years, many have questioned the authenticity and validation of the compilation of Scripture. How do we know the Bible is really true? Was this written by man, or is this the true word of a God who created everything? Pastor Tony Richmond joins Cody Hallford and KJAE on World Stage Reform for an overview discussion on how the Bible came to be, and what would make anyone believe it is a true story. Part 2/2.   --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hallford_entertainment/support

In a world filled with endless entertainment and reading, World Stage Reform returns to the greatest literary achievement ever compiled- the Bible. What is the Bible? What story do these sixty-six books tell? Pastor Tony Richmond, KJAE and Cody Hallford break down the story elements of the Bible in this two-part series. Resources- First Baptist Church of Keller: https://www.fbckeller.org/​ | Samuel Sey (Christian blogger): https://slowtowrite.com/​ | John Piper Ministry: https://www.desiringgod.org/​ | Costi Hinn (podcast): https://www.forthegospel.org/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hallford_entertainment/support

Music artist KJAE joins her husband, Cody Hallford, on World Stage Reform to talk about her faith in correlation to singing and writing music, her successes and struggles in creating a Nashville album, and her branding transition from Kelsey Lewis to KJAE. KJAE channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnVrKFELYbW6EUARMFQbWOw | INST: @kjaemusicc | FB: KJAE Music | Beautiful View album: https://music.apple.com/us/album/beautiful-view/661846213 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hallford_entertainment/support

From late night storytelling sleepovers to stuffed animal plays with family, Cody Hallford has loved entertainment and storytelling from the beginning of his life. Soon he was acting in plays and making home made feature films with his friends. Cody testifies how his journey into finding deeper meaning, and the purpose of life, compelled him toward the story of Jesus Christ.  Resources: https://www.esv.org/​  Bible study guide --- https://www.fbckeller.org/​ sermon/teaching resources --- https://www.gotquestions.org/​   Bible Question site --- https://reasonsforjesus.com/​ christian apologetics --- https://www.voddiebaucham.org/​ biblical teaching resource  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hallford_entertainment/support

Christopher Nolan is Cody Hallford's favorite filmmaker of all time, and before viewing Nolan's latest film, Tenet, Cody ranks the groundbreaking director's movies. Some of his rankings might surprise you! Then, at the end, he reviews Tenet, and where it fits into the lineup...  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hallford_entertainment/support