Thando Mbhele on The Art and Science of Storytelling, Faith, and Making Jesus Practical

17/11/2025 55 min
Thando Mbhele on The Art and Science of Storytelling, Faith, and Making Jesus Practical

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In this powerful and thought-provoking episode, Christian John Bradley sits down with South African filmmaker Thando Mbhele to explore how storytelling, faith, and discipline intertwine to create meaningful art. Thando shares his journey of learning the science of creativity—from daily practice and artistic systems to his deep passion for editing and filmmaking. He opens up about seeing himself as a "gatekeeper" of stories, his desire to make Jesus practical through authentic storytelling, and how film builds real community across cultures. Whether you're a filmmaker, storyteller, or believer passionate about purpose-driven creativity, this episode offers timeless lessons on consistency, nuance, and making faith relatable through art. You'll Hear: 🎬 The formula behind creating good art 🧠 Why discipline fuels creativity and consistency ❤️ How storytelling connects communities ✝️ Making faith and Jesus practical through film 🎞️ The power of editing as the "final writing" of a story If you love conversations about filmmaking, faith, creativity, and storytelling, this one's for you.

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