Luke Smallbone on Drummer Boy: Forgiveness, Family, and Getting Your Brother Back

We dive into the journey of Luke Smallbone (For King + Country) and the making of the movie, Drummer Boy. In this episode, Luke shares the incredible eight-year process behind the film, working with his brothers Joel and Ben, the importance of family, and how music can heal deep wounds. Discover the powerful message of forgiveness and reconciliation that resonates not only on the big screen, but personally for Luke.

01:35 – A 2018 photo of Luke with Noelle and Lucy, and the dream of making Drummer Boy

02:56 – How the song was chosen and why Luke relates to the little drummer boy

06:53 – What Luke said at age five about drums and singing

17:14 – Working with his brother Ben

18:06 – Family bonds, and how Drummer Boy brought the brothers back together

21:21 – Forgiveness and family estrangement

23:51 – “Are you who you hope to be?”

27:47 – Rick Warren’s parenting advice: side by side, not across a table

29:41 – Luke’s favorite scene in the movie

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