Oct 17, 2019
My conversation on this episode of the Simply Stories Podcast is with international best-selling and award winning author, film writer, and all around renaissance man, Davis Bunn.
Davis shares his life story of seeing the world and reaping its successes, only to encounter the Lord later in his life and deciding following Him was worth pursuing a whole other life and career.
Now with twenty-five years worth of publishing fiction novels that span multiple genres, Davis crafts stories that move readers to look for the good in the world around them and in the One who made them. He also has moved into the film writing world, which he discusses some of that journey with me, but his latest novel Unscripted carries incredible details and an inside look into the world of film making as well. It’s an incredible story, with a wild ride of unpredictable turns that leave you turning page after page, and so engrossed in the story that you find yourself invited into the room where it happens alongside his fantastic band of misfits longing for second chances.
Davis also shares such good wisdom and insight for those of us have creative capabilities in how we approach new things and new possibilities. Davis challenges us to be willing to pursue humility and know that we are never truly done learning, nor should we limit what God can do with His story and His people when they submit their story to Him.
There is so much possibility when we submit our creativity to our Creator. Davis’ life and career is a powerful testimony of this truth, and I hope it encourages you to remember that the same is true for you, friend.
Scripture:
Resources:
Unscripted by Davis Bunn (affiliate link)
The amazing Isabella Bunn (Davis’ fabulous wife)
The Chronicles of Narnia- The whole series in one book! (affiliate link)
Harry Potter - J.K. Rowling
Firefly Cove (affiliate link)
Delilah’s Book Club feature of Firefly Cove
“When Calls the Heart” (#missinglissing)
“The Mountain Between Us” :: This is a fascinating blog from Charles Martin about what it was like for him to have his book become a mainstream film. He shares similar sentiments Davis did in our conversation about where God can use ANYTHING that has been submitted to Him for His glory and our good. Charles summed it up this way: “Jesus tells us, “If I be lifted up, I will draw all men to me.” I pray my stories do that. Movies, too.” Amen, brother. Amen. Let us “love furiously.”
Connecting with Davis:
*Intro and Outro music by audionautix.com*