DeVon Franklin on Soul on Fire, Compassion, and Faith in Filmmaking
What does it look like to live with compassion and hope in the midst of suffering? In this episode, actor and producer DeVon Franklin joins us to discuss his role in the upcoming film Soul on Fire, which tells the incredible true story of John O’Leary—a boy who survived burns on 100% of his body and went on to become a bestselling author and motivational speaker.
Franklin shares why he was drawn to this project, how he prepared to portray the real-life hero Nurse Roy, and what audiences can take away from John’s story of resilience, faith, and community. He also opens up about his filmmaking journey, the importance of hope-driven content, and his upcoming Netflix project Ruth and Boaz.
Highlights from this episode:
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Why DeVon Franklin said “yes” to Soul on Fire
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The real-life inspiration behind Nurse Roy
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Lessons of compassion, care, and community from John O’Leary’s story
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Franklin’s passion for creating films that inspire hope
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A sneak peek at his Netflix project Ruth and Boaz
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Reflections on how faith-based filmmaking has grown in quality and impact
Guest: DeVon Franklin is a bestselling author, producer, and actor whose work includes Breakthrough, Miracles from Heaven, Jesus Revolution, Woodlawn, and more.
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Michael enjoys popcorn, college football, history, hiking, growing tomatoes, and watching his children play sports. He is a graduate of the University of Tennessee and Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, husband to his amazing wife, Julie, and the father of four super kids.
