How one Author is using Christian Fantasy to Visually Communicate the Gospel to Tweens

Show Notes

Special guest co-host this episode of Your Visuals Matter, Sheik Mozart joins Carl Barnhill. They talk about how one author is using Christian fantasy to visually communicate the Gospel to tweens.

They interview Janet Beasley, author of the Worlds of Hidden Earth series. She discusses with our the guys her unique and evangelistic fantasy adventure novels.

The series follows the protagonist Iona as she embarks on a quest across four eclectic planets to gather gems and connect star ribbons. Janet shares her journey of writing the series and the process of pitching it to studios. She also highlights the importance of marketing to non-believers and the positive response she received at secular festivals.

Church Visuals helped rebrand the project with a new logo and redesigned book covers, as well as creating a pitch video for studios. Janet Beasley and Sheik Mozart discuss the process of bringing Janet’s book series to life through visuals and AI technology. They talk about the initial video call, using AI video generators, and the evolution of the project. They also discuss the impact of the visuals on viewers and the importance of visuals in evangelism.

Janet shares her experiences of seeing lives changed through her books and the excitement of her video being accepted for consideration by a film company.

TAKEAWAYS

• The Worlds of Hidden Earth series is an eclectic and evangelistic fantasy adventure that follows the protagonist Iona on a quest across four planets
• Janet Beasley pitched her series to studios and received positive feedback, with some expressing interest in turning it into feature films
• Marketing to non-believers at secular festivals has been successful in reaching a wider audience for the series
• Church Visuals helped rebrand the project with a new logo and redesigned book covers, as well as creating a pitch video for studios. Using AI technology and visuals can bring stories to life in a powerful way
• Visuals are important in evangelism and can help communicate the message of the gospel effectively
• The process of creating visuals and videos can be time-consuming and involve learning new technologies
• Receiving feedback and seeing the impact of visuals on viewers can be incredibly rewarding
• Perseverance and faith are key in pursuing creative projects and trusting in God’s plan

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