Is “House of David” Biblically Accurate? | Interview with Filmmaker Jon Erwin
In this episode of The Greg Laurie Show, acclaimed filmmaker Jon Erwin—known for hits like Jesus Revolution, I Can Only Imagine, and the new series House of David on Prime Video—joins Pastor Greg to explore the creative interplay between storytelling and biblical faithfulness. Jon opens up about the challenges of adapting biblical narratives for modern audiences, explaining why not every detail in biblical dramas can or should be portrayed with literal accuracy. He shares how his goal is to remain faithful to the spirit of the gospel while crafting compelling stories that resonate emotionally and spiritually.
Gain insight into the evolving landscape of faith-based media and how filmmakers like Jon Erwin are using film as a tool for evangelism. Whether you're a fan of biblical cinema or curious about the behind-the-scenes decisions that shape it, this conversation offers a thoughtful and inspiring look at faith through the lens of film.
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In 1990, Laurie founded the Harvest Crusades, a series of large-scale evangelistic events designed to present the gospel to broad audiences. These events have since drawn more than 11.5 million participants in person and online. In 2012, he launched Harvest America, a nationwide outreach event that utilized HD livestreaming to broadcast to thousands of venues across the United States. Collectively, these efforts have resulted in over 700,000 documented professions of faith.
A prolific author, Laurie has written over 70 books, including House of David, Billy Graham: The Man I Knew, Steve McQueen: The Salvation of an American Icon, Revelation: A Book of Promises, and Jesus Revolution.
His filmography includes Lost Boy: The Next Chapter, Hope for Hurting Hearts, Steve McQueen: American Icon, and Johnny Cash: The Redemption of an American Icon. In 2023, Greg and Cathe Laurie’s life and conversion during the Jesus Movement of the 1960s and ‘70s were depicted in the Lionsgate film Jesus Revolution, starring Kelsey Grammer and Jonathan Roumie.
Greg Laurie has been married to Cathe Laurie for over 51 years. They have two sons and five grandchildren.
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