Jenny Bushkell
Jenny Bushkell
Using Your Gifts: Creative, award-winning director and writer, Desmond Denton, And the Creators of “He Rules the World"
Using Your Gifts: Creative, award-winning director and writer, Desmond Denton, And the Creators of “He Rules the World"
Using Your Gifts: Creative, award-winning director and writer, Desmond Denton, And the Creators of “He Rules the World"
Friday 7th June 2024
Join Jenny Bushkell as she chats with filmmaker Desmond Denton about his creative journey, faith, and award-winning projects.
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Episode Overview
- Desmond Denton shares his journey from South Africa to America.
- Faith plays a crucial role in Desmond's creative process.
- The pandemic lockdown inspired Desmond's documentary 'The Journey Home'.
- 'Letter to My Unborn Daughter' addresses the emotional impact of abortion.
- Peter and Jennifer Emerson discuss their rock concert nativity story, 'He Rules the World'.
God uses things that happen in our lives, that may be unexpected and may be very unpleasant and even hard.
Award-winning director and writer Desmond Denton joins Jenny Bushkell in this episode of Crossroads to share his journey from South Africa to America and his experiences in filmmaking. Desmond, known for his creative vision and passion, talks about the challenges and triumphs of working on projects that span continents. He highlights how his faith has guided him through difficult times, including the pandemic lockdown, which led to the creation of a heartfelt documentary, 'The Journey Home'.
Desmond also discusses his film 'Letter to My Unborn Daughter', a poignant piece addressing the emotional aftermath of abortion, showcasing the power of personal stories to connect with audiences on a deep level. The conversation shifts to Desmond's family, revealing how they all contribute to the arts, with his brother involved in Japanese film festivals and his father being a renowned author in industrial psychology.
The episode also features Peter and Jennifer Emerson, creators of 'He Rules the World', a family-friendly rock concert that tells the nativity story with influences from classic rock bands. Their goal is to create a high-energy, engaging experience that brings families together and shares the message of Christmas. This episode is a blend of personal anecdotes, artistic insights, and inspirational messages that highlight the importance of using one's gifts to serve others and honour God.