Filming Before Funding - How the Cook Brothers Turned an $85k Shortfall Into a Top Ten Film with Angel Studios

Filming Before Funding - How the Cook Brothers Turned an $85k Shortfall Into a Top Ten Film with Angel Studios

In this episode, I'm joined by twin brothers Kaleb and Kyler Cook, filmmakers, storytellers, and founders of Twin Bolt Media. [https://www.twinboltmedia.com/] After leaving behind stable careers, cashing out retirement accounts, and stepping into the unknown, the Cook brothers followed God's calling to create Just One More—a powerful film inspired by true stories of addiction, redemption, and the life-changing hope found in Jesus. That leap of faith has already been rewarded. Just One More [https://www.angel.com/watch/just-one-more?_branch_match_id=1585098789803279449&utm_source=angel-app&utm_campaign=user-generated-share-angel-app&utm_medium=sharing&_branch_referrer=H4sIAAAAAAAAA8soKSkottLXz8nMy9ZLzEtPzdFLzs%2FVL%2Fbw8MwxrSrLM06yrytKTUstKsrMS49PKsovL04tsnXOKMrPTQUAV%2FILxjwAAAA%3D] recently debuted as a Top 10 film on Angel Studios [https://www.angel.com/], connecting with audiences across the country through a story that is both cinematic and deeply authentic. But this episode isn't really about filmmaking. It's about: * What it looks like to trust God when the numbers don't make sense. * Why fear keeps so many people from pursuing their calling. * How God often builds our faith through seasons of uncertainty. * Why your greatest breakthrough may be hidden behind your biggest "no." * The tension between excellence, business, ministry, and obedience. Kaleb shares what God has been teaching him about depending on God for "daily manna" after walking away from financial security, while Kyler challenges listeners to stop waiting for perfect conditions and start taking faithful steps toward the dreams God has already placed in their hearts. Whether you're an entrepreneur, creative, leader, parent, or simply wondering what God is calling you into next, this conversation will encourage you to trust Him one step at a time. In this episode you'll discover: * Why obedience often feels risky. * The surprising relationship between faith and hard work. * How God uses setbacks to prepare us for greater impact. * Why excellence matters when creating for the Kingdom. If you've ever wondered whether God can use your gifts to make an eternal impact, this conversation is for you. Watch Just One More now on Angel Studios, and don't forget to subscribe to The One Big Thing for more conversations that help you discover what Jesus is teaching ordinary people in extraordinary seasons. _______________________________ Kaleb has over a decade of filmmaking experience in event production, as well as commercial advertising, and narrative filmmaking, Kaleb brings the technical knowledge on how to produce high-quality content that is safe and powerful for the whole family to watch. Kyler has experience in writing and directing. These capabilities give Twinbolt a huge advantage when it comes to telling authentic stories that require character-driven plot. His love for fantasy-fiction and his experience with humor and drama will continue to craft stories that drive home christ-centered values and provide a top-tier level of entertainment. Follow them on Just One More Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/justonemore.film] and Twin Bolt Media Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/cook_brothers_twinbolt/] _______________________________ Join my YouTube Community of over 50k subscribers where you can watch all my episodes at https://www.youtube.com/@stevecampbellpr [https://www.youtube.com/@stevecampbellpr] Thanks to one of my show sponsors! 💪🏼 Are you looking to get in the best shape of your life? Get Shred. Shred is an app software you can download to get curated workouts built just for you! You can get 20% off the monthly or annual charge by using my promo link at https://www.shred.app/partners/onebigthing [https://www.shred.app/partners/onebigthing] Follow me on ✅ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/stevecampbellpr/https://www.facebook.com/stevecampbellpr/ [https://www.facebook.com/stevecampbellpr/] ✅ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stevecampbellpr/ [https://www.instagram.com/stevecampbellpr/] ✅ Twitter - https://twitter.com/SteveCampbellpr [https://twitter.com/SteveCampbellpr]

Single Mom to World Champion: Meg Jacoby's Inspiring Journey of Becoming a HYROX World Champion

In this episode of the One Big Thing Podcast, I’m joined by Hyrox World Champion Meg Jacoby. She shares her inspiring journey from Division 1 athlete to dominating competitive fitness—all after turning 30! With a background in running and a passion for strength training, she overcame personal challenges, including becoming a single mom, to redefine her life and pursue her dreams at an elite level. Meg emphasizes the importance of surrounding yourself with positive influences and recognizing when relationships may not serve your growth. Throughout our conversation, she highlights the mental resilience required to achieve success and the need for a supportive community in fitness and life. You will walk away motivated to evaluate your own paths and be inspired to push through obstacles, no matter your stage in life. Takeaways: * No matter where you are today, you still have time to accomplish extraordinary things! * Your status does not define you - Meg is a single mom who's figured it out and is kicking tail across the globe * Surrounding yourself with positive influences is crucial for personal growth and success. * Fitness can serve as both an outlet for stress and a source of empowerment. * Setting boundaries with unsupportive people can be essential for achieving your goals. * It's never too late to rewrite your life narrative. ____________________________________ About Meg Jacoby Meg Jacoby is the current 2024 Hyrox [https://hyrox.com/] world champion in only her 2nd season. In her first season, she qualified for the elite 15 in her first race. In her second race, she broke the then women’s pro world record. She podiumed in her first two elite 15 major races, broke the women’s doubles world record, and later that first season she became the first woman to run a women’s pro in under 60 minutes, in a time of 58:58. Her first world championships she became the world champ runner up. In her 2nd Hyrox season, she won the first two majors of the year, breaking her own world record again in Stockholm in a time of 58:50. It was then that she became a fully sponsored professional athlete, leaving her job at Lockheed Martin [https://www.lockheedmartin.com/en-us/index.html] behind, and pursuing fitness full time. She podiumed the next 2 majors of the season in 2024, broke the women’s pro doubles world record, the mixed doubles world record, and the mixed relay world record. And went on to win her first world championship title in a blistering time of 59:59, winning by almost 4:00 minutes in Nice, France. She is a former D1 athlete at the University of Connecticut [https://uconnhuskies.com/], a Mom to a 10-year-old daughter, an Entrepreneur with a successful Coaching business, and one of the best to ever do it in her sport. ____________________________________________ Join my YouTube Community of over 40k subscribers where you can watch all my episodes at https://www.youtube.com/@stevecampbellpr [https://www.youtube.com/@stevecampbellpr] Thanks to one of my show sponsors! 💪🏼 Are you looking to get in the best shape of your life? Get Shred. Shred is an app software you can download to get curated workouts built just for you! You can get 20% off the monthly or annual charge by using my promo link at https://www.shred.app/partners/onebigthing [https://www.shred.app/partners/onebigthing] Follow me on ✅ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/stevecampbellpr/ [https://www.facebook.com/stevecampbellpr/] ✅ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stevecampbellpr/ [https://www.instagram.com/stevecampbellpr/] ✅ Twitter - https://twitter.com/SteveCampbellpr [https://twitter.com/SteveCampbellpr]

Cancer Survivor on Finding the Blessings - with Ashley Merrick

In this episode of The One Big Thing Podcast, I sit down with Ashley Merrick — cancer survivor, founder of United Capping, wife, mom, and someone whose story deeply challenged and encouraged me. Ashley opens up about the moment she received a breast cancer diagnosis at just 38 years old and how, instead of allowing bitterness to take root, she chose to trust God through one of the hardest seasons of her life. We talk about faith, fear, resilience, motherhood, and the powerful lessons that can come from pain when we allow God to work through it. What started as Ashley researching ways to preserve her hair during chemotherapy eventually turned into United Capping — a business and ministry that now walks alongside women during some of their darkest days. This conversation isn’t just about cancer. It’s about purpose being born through adversity, learning to look for blessings in the middle of the storm, and realizing that sometimes the hardest seasons in life become the very thing God uses to impact others. If you’re walking through uncertainty, battling discouragement, wrestling with faith, or simply trying to understand why life feels so heavy right now, I believe this episode will encourage you. Ashley’s honesty, strength, and perspective are a reminder that even in the valley, God is still working. We also dive into: * Ashley’s breast cancer journey and treatment process * What cold capping is and how it’s helping women during chemotherapy * The emotional and spiritual realities of facing a life-changing diagnosis * How God uses our pain to serve and encourage others * Why gratitude and patience matter in difficult seasons * The importance of community, prayer, and finding hope one day at a time This episode is raw, honest, emotional, and full of perspective that I think every listener can take something from. Join my YouTube Community of over 40k subscribers where you can watch all my episodes at https://www.youtube.com/@stevecampbellpr [https://www.youtube.com/@stevecampbellpr] Thanks to one of my show sponsors! 💪🏼 Are you looking to get in the best shape of your life? Get Shred. Shred is an app software you can download to get curated workouts built just for you! You can get 20% off the monthly or annual charge by using my promo link at https://www.shred.app/partners/onebigthing [https://www.shred.app/partners/onebigthing] Follow me on ✅ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/stevecampbellpr/https://www.facebook.com/stevecampbellpr/ [https://www.facebook.com/stevecampbellpr/] ✅ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stevecampbellpr/ [https://www.instagram.com/stevecampbellpr/] ✅ Twitter - https://twitter.com/SteveCampbellpr [https://twitter.com/SteveCampbellpr]

The Hidden Reason You Feel Stuck Spiritually - with Justin Buonomo

In this episode, I’m joined by Justin Buonomo, the owner and creator of Journey to Financial Freedom (JFF)—but what we get into goes way beyond money. After coming off one of the hardest and most refining seasons of my life, this conversation hit deep. Justin and I unpack what it really looks like to follow Jesus when things don’t make sense—when suffering shows up, when prayers feel unanswered, and when you’re forced to confront the parts of your heart you’d rather ignore. We talk about: * The role of suffering as God’s refining process * How sin and shame quietly hold you back from who you’re called to be * Why many believers misunderstand God’s heart—especially around money and worthiness * What it actually looks like to walk in freedom, not just talk about it * And the one big thing Justin is learning right now: how to break free from shame by fully accepting what happened on the cross This isn’t a surface-level conversation. It’s honest, raw, and rooted in the reality that following Jesus will stretch you, break you, and ultimately rebuild you into who you were meant to be. If you’ve been wrestling with shame, feeling stuck, or trying to make sense of a hard season—this one’s for you. 📖 Book Reference - He Loves Me! Learning to Live in the Father's Affection [https://www.amazon.com/Loves-Learning-Live-Fathers-Affection/dp/0964729253] by Wayne Jacobsen. _______________________________ Justin Buonomo is the founder and CEO of Journey to Financial Freedom, a financial coaching and education company focused on helping individuals, families, and business owners build lasting financial confidence, peace, and freedom. With a background in leadership, business development, and personal finance education, Justin has built a reputation for combining practical money strategies with mindset transformation and personal growth. A former Division I athlete, Justin’s journey has been shaped by adversity, discipline, faith, and an obsession with helping people break free from financial stress and limiting beliefs. Through coaching, content, and speaking, he teaches that money is not the goal — freedom is — and that financial stewardship can become a powerful tool for creating opportunity, impact, and peace of mind. In this episode, Justin shares lessons on mindset, money management, resilience, leadership, and what it truly takes to create a life of intentional freedom. Learn more about Journey to Financial Freedom here. [https://www.journeytofinancialfreedom.co/] You can also connect with Justin on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/justin_buonomo/] and LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-buonomo-a4bb56185/]. _______________________________ Join my YouTube Community of over 50k subscribers where you can watch all my episodes at https://www.youtube.com/@stevecampbellpr [https://www.youtube.com/@stevecampbellpr] Thanks to one of my show sponsors! 💪🏼 Are you looking to get in the best shape of your life? Get Shred. Shred is an app software you can download to get curated workouts built just for you! You can get 20% off the monthly or annual charge by using my promo link at https://www.shred.app/partners/onebigthing [https://www.shred.app/partners/onebigthing] Follow me on ✅ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/stevecampbellpr/https://www.facebook.com/stevecampbellpr/ [https://www.facebook.com/stevecampbellpr/] ✅ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stevecampbellpr/ [https://www.instagram.com/stevecampbellpr/] ✅ Twitter - https://twitter.com/SteveCampbellpr [https://twitter.com/SteveCampbellpr]

Waiting on God’s Timing: My Story of Faith, Provision & Trust in Hard Seasons | Steve Campbell

This brand new episode is a little different. It's been three months since I've recorded an episode and I felt the need to share my story and what God's done. There’s no guest joining me today—just me, speaking directly to you from the heart. Over the last few months, my family and I walked through one of the hardest and most humbling seasons of our lives. After stepping away from a career I thought would be my long-term security, I found myself in a place of uncertainty, no paycheck, closed doors, and more questions than answers. What followed was a season where God taught me how to truly wait on Him… not just say I trusted Him, but actually trust Him when I couldn’t see the outcome. He stripped away pride, fear, identity in work, and the need to control everything—and showed me what real provision looks like. In this episode, I’m opening up about the internal battles I faced, the moments I wanted to quit, and the unexpected ways God showed up for our family right on time. I’m also sharing how this season changed my faith, my perspective, and my understanding of what it means to surrender. If you’re in a waiting season right now… if doors have closed… if life feels uncertain… I hope my story reminds you that God has not forgotten you. My One Big Thing: Sometimes God delays what we want so He can develop who we’re becoming. 🎙️ In this episode, I share: * What happened when I stepped away from my career * The struggle of waiting when nothing makes sense * How God provided in ways I never expected * Why suffering can produce deeper faith * Letting go of control and trusting God’s timing * What I learned about identity beyond success This is one of the most personal episodes I’ve ever recorded, and I’m grateful you’re here to listen. ________________________________________ Join my YouTube Community of subscribers where you can watch all my episodes at https://www.youtube.com/@stevecampbellpr [https://www.youtube.com/@stevecampbellpr] Thanks to one of my show sponsors! 💪🏼 Are you looking to get in the best shape of your life? Get Shred. Shred is an app software you can download to get curated workouts built just for you! You can get 20% off the monthly or annual charge by using my promo link at https://www.shred.app/partners/onebigthing [https://www.shred.app/partners/onebigthing] Follow me on ✅ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/stevecampbellpr/https://www.facebook.com/stevecampbellpr/ [https://www.facebook.com/stevecampbellpr/] ✅ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stevecampbellpr/ [https://www.instagram.com/stevecampbellpr/] ✅ Twitter - https://twitter.com/SteveCampbellpr [https://twitter.com/SteveCampbellpr]