In this special guest episode, the hosts sit down with filmmaker, writer, director, and actor Casey Costigan to talk about faith-based filmmaking, creative calling, and what it really takes to make independent movies from the ground up. The conversation is packed with humor, behind-the-scenes stories, and honest insight into the grind of low-budget production.

Casey shares how he got started making films as a teenager, what inspired him to merge faith and storytelling, and why perseverance matters more than perfection. He introduces his upcoming faith-based superhero film Redeemed, explains its themes of faith, trauma, and redemption, and gives listeners an inside look at the realities of truly independent filmmaking - from volunteer crews and limited budgets to editing costs and storage challenges.

The group also discusses Casey’s upcoming film Perseverance, the importance of prayer on set, and how creative freedom changes when working outside the mainstream studio system. Along the way, they touch on leadership, humility, service, and why supporting local, faith-driven creators matters.

The episode closes with a powerful answer to the show’s core question: How do I get into heaven? Casey shares a clear, heartfelt explanation centered on faith in Jesus, grace, repentance, and trust in God rather than good works. The result is a conversation that is funny, inspiring, and deeply grounded in purpose.

In Episode 8, the conversation tackles one of the most sensitive and misunderstood topics in Christianity: money. The hosts discuss whether Christians can make a lot of money, what “too much” looks like, and why money itself is not the issue. Instead, the focus is on stewardship, intention, and the posture of the heart.

Through personal stories about tithing, generosity, business decisions, and unexpected provision, the group explores the biblical idea that everything we have is a gift from God. They unpack the parable of the talents, challenge the idea that tithing is just about money, and emphasize that time, skills, and compassion are just as valuable offerings.

The episode also examines judgment around wealth, cultural perspectives on spending, and how comparison distorts generosity. From stories of giving away the last twenty dollars, to donating time during difficult seasons, to responding to loss with grace, the hosts highlight how obedience and trust often shape lives far beyond financial gain.

The conversation ends with reflections on abundance, humility, and how believers are called to live fully without clinging to possessions. The message is clear: God is not after our money, He is after our hearts.

Episode 7 dives into the theme of being lost — not just in the spiritual sense, but in the very human frustration of losing your keys when you’re already late. Using this everyday scenario, the hosts explore how intensely we search for something that matters to us, and how Jesus describes God searching with that same intensity for lost souls.

The conversation moves fluidly from comedy to Scripture, weaving in movie references, regional food debates, Adam Sandler jokes, Catholic childhood memories, and discussions about different Christian denominations. Yet beneath the humor is a powerful message: Christians often forget what it was like to be lost, and therefore lose the urgency and compassion needed to reach others. The hosts discuss how isolation, judgment, fear, and spiritual drift can keep believers from helping the one who wanders — even though Jesus modeled the opposite.

They unpack the parable of the lost sheep, the prodigal son, and other biblical teachings about God’s relentless pursuit of people. They also talk through real-life examples of how God uses many small moments — conversations, relationships, invitations — to chip away at a person’s resistance and draw them back to Him.

The episode ends with a heartfelt conversation about salvation, what it means to truly be “found,” and how Christians can approach the lost with love instead of pressure. David closes with a sincere prayer for anyone listening who may be on the fence, offering a clear, gentle invitation to step into faith.

This episode is equal parts hilarious, relatable, heartfelt, and theologically rich — a perfect blend of the Simply Heaven style.