World Stage Reform

Documentary Filmmaker, Nathan Anderson, joins Cody Hallford to discuss his film, "On Earth As It Is In Heaven", his new show "Teach All Nations" and why you should watch his documentaries on eschatology and postmillennialism.

Social media influencer, model, actress and producer, Lani Randol, discusses how she broke into the industry, how she handles millions of followers, and how she deals with the struggles of the industry from a Christian worldview.

What is Ascension Day, and why is it maybe the most important holiday we could celebrate? Does God care about holidays? Do you have suggestions for Ascension Day traditions? We hope you have a very blessed Happy Ascension Day- from Cody Hallford! R.C. Sproul on Ascension Day: https://bit.ly/3PK1bBG

Do Christians have a worldview that can engage and even enjoy content that has a practice of magic in it? A year ago, Cody Hallford interviewed Steven Bancarz about subjects like magic in entertainment. Today, Cody and Kyle Latham respond to many of the comments on that video discussing how Christians ought to approach magic in fantasy literature and entertainment in projects like the Harry Potter series, The Lord of the Rings, and The Chronicles of Narnia. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hallford_entertainment/support

How many times have you thought or said, "This world... is going to burn"? Cody Hallford returns to the book of Genesis, and he analyzes the nature of the rainbow covenant after the destructive flood to instruct us on "the world burning". Does postmillennialism add consistency to this covenant? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hallford_entertainment/support

Cody Hallford was skeptical about Tom Holland playing one of his favorite video game characters ever, Nathan Drake. How did Cody feel about the live action Uncharted film? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hallford_entertainment/support

Cody Hallford is not normally a huge fan of Channing Tatum, but his directorial debut, "Dog" (2022) is a remarkably emotional film. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hallford_entertainment/support

The Great British Bake Off is one of Cody Hallford's new favorite shows, and he explains why he loves it, despite his distaste for most reality tv. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hallford_entertainment/support

Cody Hallford reviews the Playstation game- Kena: Bridge of Spirits (2021) by Ember Lab. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hallford_entertainment/support

Cody Hallford reviews his evening at the Bass Performance Hall, listening to Richard Kaufman conduct the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra in legendary John Williams music pieces. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hallford_entertainment/support

Cody Hallford reviews The Batman (2022) movie. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hallford_entertainment/support

Hollywood and its actors love the concept and practice of method acting. You can hear stories told with glorious tone about performers who are so committed to their character- they become unrecognizable at home. But how should the Christian performer approach this subject? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hallford_entertainment/support

“Christendom has had a series of revolutions and in each one of them, Christianity has died. Christianity has died many times and risen again. For it had a God who knew the way out of the grave.” - G.K. Chesterton For my generation, the news stories have been piling up since I was born. It would seem these past two years have offered a stockpile of these news stories. How should the church react to plagues, Ukraine and Russia, our own country's sin, the attack on the family institution and the atrocities from the ruling classes? After all, isn't it prophesied in Genesis 3 that the offspring of Eve will crush that evil serpent's head? How does this type of Christian victory possibly fit into the context of what we're seeing happening around us? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hallford_entertainment/support

There is a fan war happening between Amazon and Tolkien fans over the creative decisions in the new tv series adaptation of Tolkien's Middle Earth Universe. Cody Hallford reacts to the "Rings of Power" teaser on Amazon, and breaks down the different ideologies being perpetuated around this content. Tolkien fans have been called racists and Nazis for some of their commentary around the series. Can we shed light on subjects such as diverse casting and representation from a Biblical worldview? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hallford_entertainment/support

What is dominion theology, and why do some Christians reject it? Cody Hallford works to shed some postmillennial perspective on the concept of dominion theology using Genesis chapter one. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hallford_entertainment/support

Since the Bible can be pretty gritty about sex and violence- should Christians be making movies that reflect such themes? Cody expands on the conversation from his previous episode inspired by the sex scene in Redeeming Love. Kyle Latham joins him to discuss whether beautifully done sex scenes are something Christian actors and filmmakers should be pursuing. -------------- Our newest romance drama "Sage" will be premiering exclusively on Loor.tv: https://www.loor.tv/p/sage Watch Little Notes to Heaven on Amazon Prime, Arkflix, Pure Flix, Christian Cinema.com and Exploration Films: https://www.amazon.com/Little-Notes-Heaven-Caroline-McDonald/dp/B07B2LRM6B Subscribe to our Youtube page: https://www.youtube.com/c/HallfordEntertainment --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hallford_entertainment/support

Where does an actor, filmmaker, or audience member draw the morality line concerning romantic portrayals, kissing and sex scenes in movies? The movie Redeeming Love brings the subject of Christian sex scenes to the plate, and as a Christian actor and filmmaker, Cody Hallford believes in and defends Biblical standards of morality applied to the art form of film and tv. -------------- Our newest romance drama "Sage" will be premiering exclusively on Loor.tv: https://www.loor.tv/p/sage --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hallford_entertainment/support

Is Jordan Peterson presupposing the Bible is true on the Joe Rogan podcast? Is the Bible the foundation of our culture? Cody Hallford sheds some light on the Jordan Peterson interview with Joe Rogan from a Christian worldview. See our latest feature film project, "SAGE" on Loor.tv: https://www.loor.tv/p/sage --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hallford_entertainment/support

Sage/Loor page: https://www.loor.tv/p/sage CEO and Founder of Loor, Marcus Pittman, joins Cody Hallford to discuss the state of the Christian entertainment industry and why Loor.tv will be a revolutionary streaming platform and technology for any consumer. Hallford Entertainment's new feature film Sage will also be streaming on Loor. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hallford_entertainment/support

Dealing With Fame: Emma Watson & Child Actors ||| Subscribe to Hallford Entertainment: https://www.youtube.com/c/HallfordEntertainment www.hallfordentertainment.com ||| Watch our Award-Winning Feature “Little notes to Heaven”: https://amzn.to/3yScpw5 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hallford_entertainment/support

Cody Hallford discusses whether or not the current "California Exodus" is a symbol for a future transfer of Hollywood's entertainment studio power to another location. Has technology and networking advanced enough for the industry to flourish greatly at other local levels? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hallford_entertainment/support

We have an exciting new development to announce for Hallford Entertainment in this episode of World Stage Reform. Cody Hallford also lays out the company goals and how you can begin to support Hallford Entertainment in becoming one of the greatest entertainment companies in the world, Lord willing. Loor is the next great streaming company follow and subscribe to https://www.loor.tv/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hallford_entertainment/support

Because of content like Netflix's Squid Game, the big streaming giants are now battling it out for content coming from South Korea. More and more, the American entertainment market is opening up to other film markets across the world. For Christians who have an actual interest in engaging the entertainment industry, this is a great scenario. Subscribe to Hallford Entertainment: https://www.youtube.com/c/HallfordEntertainment For more information: www.hallfordentertainment.com Watch our Award-Winning Feature “Little notes to Heaven”: https://amzn.to/3yScpw5 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hallford_entertainment/support

09:43 - SPOILERS!!!!!! I honestly feel so fortunate that Spider-Man: No Way Home exists. What did we do to deserve this movie? No spoilers in the first half of the review. I give a pretty extensive warning before I dive into any spoilers! Subscribe to Hallford Entertainment for more World Stage Reform, movies and podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKBWVEPEj6N1s5lJWF6sMTA --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hallford_entertainment/support

Are you sitting at your computer asking yourself, "What does premillennial, postmillennial or amillennial even mean?" Fear no more. Cody Hallford is here to breakdown the study of the end times (aka eschatology) from the beginning to the end, for the layman who may not have much background on the subject. Using timelines and a humble humor, we help the Christian have a better understanding of their own viewpoint. Cody also shares his conversion to postmillennialism along with a comedy skit. The Mission of God: A Manifesto of Hope For Society by Joseph Boot is our book recommendation at the end of this episode. You can buy here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0957572565/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0957572565&linkCode=as2&tag=hallfordenter-20&linkId=f9d9b081b40f04a902f02e6dbd8ea165 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hallford_entertainment/support

In this episode of World Stage Reform, Prithvi Raj Karreddula shares what it was like to transition from India to America, the Telugu film market (known as Tollywood), his path to becoming a Christian, and his hopes and goals for his future in filmmaking- trying to marry aspects of the Indian film market to the American film market. Cody Hallford and Prithvi also discuss where they draw lines of morality within the movies they create. Follow Prithvi: Instagram: prithvi_raj.k Latest short film June 2021: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6A92STWWy5g Subscribe to our page, Hallford Entertainment, for more World Stage Reform, movies, and shows. Visit us at: Website | hallfordentertainment.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/world-stage-reform-103830048056145 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/worldstagereform Cody Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/codyhallford --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hallford_entertainment/support

In part 3/3 of the "Entertainment Mission Field" series, Cody Hallford breaks down some strategies for engaging the entertainment industry, within the context of the Biblical worldview. What can it look like to enter into the entertainment ministry as a Christian dedicated to the Great Commission? How can we have an impact on the creativity and the products of the industry?  How do we know if we are ready for the mission field of entertainment?   Subscribe to our page, Hallford Entertainment, for more World Stage Reform, movies, and shows.   Visit us at:  Website | hallfordentertainment.com  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/world-stage-reform-103830048056145 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/worldstagereform Cody Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/codyhallford --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hallford_entertainment/support

In Part 2/3 of this "Entertainment Mission Field" series, Cody Hallford discusses what the term "mission field" actually means, in context to the Great Commission and whether or not that ought to impact our cultures and societies. Part 3 will discuss strategies for the church to engage within the realm of entertainment. Visit us at: Website | hallfordentertainment.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hallfordentertainment Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hallfordentertainment Cody Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/codyhallford --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hallford_entertainment/support

In Part 1/3 of this "Entertainment Mission Field" series, Cody Hallford discusses the importance entertainment has in correlation with our culture and the need for the church to be engaging and impacting the entertainment industry, with its Biblical worldview. Part 2 will define what the term "mission field" means, in context to the Great Commission. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hallfordentertainment Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hallfordentertainment Cody Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/codyhallford --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hallford_entertainment/support

Steven Bancarz joins Cody Hallford on World Stage Reform to talk entertainment and theology. With Steven's background in New Age ministry, he sheds some light on how he thinks the occult movement may be impacting the entertainment industry: What should we be concerned about consuming as an audience? Cody and Steven also discuss what type of entertainment Christians should be making, and Steven divulges some of his favorite movies and music! We hope you enjoy this refreshing take on this topic. Steven Bancarz Resources: https://reasonsforjesus.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/stevenbancarzSSM Facebook: Steven Bancarz Instagram: @stevenbancarz Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hallfordentertainment Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hallfordentertainment Cody Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/codyhallford --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hallford_entertainment/support

Over thousands of years, many have questioned the authenticity and validation of the compilation of Scripture. How do we know the Bible is really true? Was this written by man, or is this the true word of a God who created everything? Pastor Tony Richmond joins Cody Hallford and KJAE on World Stage Reform for an overview discussion on how the Bible came to be, and what would make anyone believe it is a true story. Part 2/2. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hallford_entertainment/support

In a world filled with endless entertainment and reading, World Stage Reform returns to the greatest literary achievement ever compiled- the Bible. What is the Bible? What story do these sixty-six books tell? Pastor Tony Richmond, KJAE and Cody Hallford break down the story elements of the Bible in this two-part series. Resources- First Baptist Church of Keller: https://www.fbckeller.org/​ | Samuel Sey (Christian blogger): https://slowtowrite.com/​ | John Piper Ministry: https://www.desiringgod.org/​ | Costi Hinn (podcast): https://www.forthegospel.org/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hallford_entertainment/support

Music artist KJAE joins her husband, Cody Hallford, on World Stage Reform to talk about her faith in correlation to singing and writing music, her successes and struggles in creating a Nashville album, and her branding transition from Kelsey Lewis to KJAE. KJAE channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnVrKFELYbW6EUARMFQbWOw | INST: @kjaemusicc | FB: KJAE Music | Beautiful View album: https://music.apple.com/us/album/beautiful-view/661846213 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hallford_entertainment/support

From late night storytelling sleepovers to stuffed animal plays with family, Cody Hallford has loved entertainment and storytelling from the beginning of his life. Soon he was acting in plays and making home made feature films with his friends. Cody testifies how his journey into finding deeper meaning, and the purpose of life, compelled him toward the story of Jesus Christ. Resources: https://www.esv.org/​ Bible study guide --- https://www.fbckeller.org/​ sermon/teaching resources --- https://www.gotquestions.org/​ Bible Question site --- https://reasonsforjesus.com/​ christian apologetics --- https://www.voddiebaucham.org/​ biblical teaching resource --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hallford_entertainment/support

Christopher Nolan is Cody Hallford's favorite filmmaker of all time, and before viewing Nolan's latest film, Tenet, Cody ranks the groundbreaking director's movies. Some of his rankings might surprise you! Then, at the end, he reviews Tenet, and where it fits into the lineup... --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hallford_entertainment/support