Kevin Downes | Jesus Revolution | Steve Brown, Etc. | Key Life

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You've heard about "Jesus Revolution'" and maybe even seen it. Now, Steve and the gang chat with the film's producer, Kevin Downes, about how the project came together and what it was like for Steve to pastor in the midst of that transformative era. @LionsgateMovies 🗝️ Have you ever shown love and acceptance to someone different than you? What was that like? Did anyone try to talk you out of it? Share your story in the Comments. 🗝️ While you're here, would you do us a favor? Just click the 'Subscribe' button, then click on the BELL (on mobile devices, also click 'ALL'). Then you'll be the first to know when the newest episode of 'Steve Brown, Etc.' goes live! As always, you can find more from Steve at https://www.KeyLife.org​. Be sure to download the Key Life app, now available for iPhone and Android: And get the best of Key Life in your inbox with Key Life Connection, our free weekly email: https://www.KeyLife.org/subscribe​ GUEST BIO Kevin Downes is a writer, director, producer, and actor whose career spans more than three decades. Early in his career, he produced a critically acclaimed film starring Academy Award-winner Mira Sorvino. More recently, Kevin partnered with filmmakers Jon and Andrew Erwin to form @kingdomstorycompany . Kevin’s latest movie just opened in theaters and it’s called "Jesus Revolution." 00:00 - Intro 02:35 - Meet Kevin Downes 03:11 - Steve reflects on living and pastoring through the Jesus People era 05:30 - Where the idea for "Jesus Revolution" came from. 09:00 - Kevin on the enduring impact of the Jesus Movement of the 60s and 70s 10:10 - The incredible timing of the film's release and revivals happening across campuses 13:52 - What went into recreating the look of the 50s, 60s, and 70s 16:42 - Kevin on not shying away from the grittier aspects of the story 19:49 - Was Jim Gaffigan considered for one of the film's main roles? 24:15 - The historical significance of Explo '72 26:20 - Kelsey Grammar's emotional reaction to seeing the film for the first time 29:41 - The supernatural answer Kevin got after asking Kelsey Grammar why he took the role 32:19 - A synopsis of what "Jesus Revolution" is about 37:44 - Steve's closing thoughts 39:55- Next week's guest is... Follow us on Social! ▶ TWITTER - https://twitter.com/KeyLifeNetwork ▶ FACEBOOK - https://facebook.com/KeyLifeNetwork ▶ INSTAGRAM - https://instagram.com/keylifenetwork Key Life participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. Some links may be affiliate links. We may get a small referral fee if you buy something or take an action after clicking one of these.

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