Mark interviews legendary twin brothers and Disney animators Tom and Tony Bancroft, whose work helped shape iconic films like The Lion King, Aladdin, Mulan, and The Emperor’s New Groove. They share their inspiring journey from childhood sketchbooks to the heart of Disney animation, and how their faith in Christ guided them through a secular creative industry. The brothers also discuss fear, contentment, and calling — and how God led them to create Light of the World, a 2D animated film about Jesus.

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In this episode of the NCMU Podcast, host Bubba sits down with Butch Hartman, creator of The Fairly OddParents and Danny Phantom. Butch shares his journey from mainstream animation to producing faith-based projects like The Garden. They discuss how faith reshaped his career, his heart for family-friendly storytelling, and his vision for raising up the next generation of creators.

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Mark sits down with Q and Big Chris of Corvus Comics to talk about their unique journeys from the worlds of video games, film, and merchandising into faith-driven comic publishing. Chris shares stories from his decades in game design on franchises like Halo and Call of Duty, while Q reflects on her film background and even training exotic animals. Together, they share how God redirected their creative paths after COVID, inspiring the launch of Corvus Comics and projects like The Chosen graphic novel and a biblical series with Dallas Theological Seminary.

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• Q on IG: https://www.instagram.com/q.corvus

This week on NCMU Podcast, Bubba Stallcup is joined by Brannon Hollingsworth of Brainy Pixel Productions. They discuss his journey into creative ministry, why story doesn’t need to be sacrificed for “the message,” and how Brainy Pixel is reclaiming media and art for the Kingdom.

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Host Mark Lutz welcomes That Denver Guy (Denver Moore) to the NCMU Podcast for a powerful conversation about faith, creativity, and calling. Denver shares his journey from PE teacher to Fortnite streamer to creative director, unpacking what it means to follow God’s direction no matter the outcome. Discover why full commitment is necessary for growth and how obedience opens doors to new opportunities.

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In this episode of Nerd Culture Ministry Underground, Mark Lutz continues his behind-the-scenes journey through the staff of Lux Digital Church by welcoming Gregg Miller, Lux’s Video Director. Tune in as they explore the role of video in digital ministry, the creative process behind weekly services, and how visual storytelling helps bring the gospel to life online.

In this episode of Nerd Culture Ministry Underground, Bubba sits down with Jeff Grant (Cru) to explore how campus ministry is adapting to the evolving landscape of gaming culture. They discuss innovative ways ministries can effectively engage students through gaming, providing insights into building genuine connections in the digital age.

In this episode of Nerd Culture Ministry Underground, Mark Lutz welcomes Andy Mage, Creative Pastor and Worship Leader at Lux Digital Church. Together they explore the growing importance of digital worship and the increasing demand for media creation within ministry. Tune in as they discuss how creativity intersects with faith in our digital world.