EP 261: In Part 2 of our conversation with award-winning filmmaker Chris Atkins, we swap the battlefield for the high seas—and the concert stage. Chris shares the vision for his upcoming fascinating project The Mystery of the Pirate King’s Treasure, then turns up the volume with a behind-the-scenes look at one of the most anticipated music documentaries in Christian rock history—the official Stryper documentary. 🤘

From capturing the thrill of buried treasure to chronicling the legacy of a band that’s boldly shared their faith for four decades, Chris opens up about the creative challenges, unexpected moments, and why these stories matter.

EP 260: Award-winning filmmaker Chris Atkins has spent nearly three decades capturing stories from some of the most dangerous and unforgettable places on earth. In this first half of our conversation, Chris takes us behind the making of Dying to Live—a gripping documentary that tells the harrowing story of the October 7, 2023 massacre in Israel, when terrorists attacked a music festival, killing hundreds.

Chris shares how the project came together, the personal accounts that shaped the narrative, and what it was like to document such a recent and heartbreaking chapter of history.

We also talk about his own experiences filming in Israel over the years and why telling stories of truth is more important than ever.

EP 259: This week on Revival Town Podcast, we sit down with Jesse Bradley—former pro soccer player, pastor of Grace Community Church in Seattle, founder of Just Choose Hope, author, speaker, and chaplain. Jesse shares his powerful journey from living out his childhood dream as a professional athlete to nearly losing his life after taking a prescribed malaria medication while playing overseas.

In this candid and hope-filled conversation, Jesse opens up about his decade-long road to recovery, the emotional toll of identity loss, and how God transformed his pain into purpose. From the soccer field to the pulpit, Jesse now equips others to cultivate “hope habits” that help them thrive—even in their darkest seasons.

You’ll be inspired by Jesse’s testimony and motivated to choose hope no matter what you're facing.