Filmmaker and professor Steve Taylor joins us to talk about Sketch, his new PG-rated family film releasing through Angel Studios. It’s a story about a widowed father and his daughter, whose grief-fueled drawings start coming to life—with monstrous consequences. Steve unpacks the emotional heart of the film, how Sketch came to be after years of “no’s” from Hollywood, and why original stories like this are so important in today’s landscape.

⭐ Episode Highlights


The Backstory: How a favor for a church music pastor led to discovering Sketch’s writer-director, Seth Worley.


Creative Process: Why they had to go indie to get this movie made—and how Nashville’s community helped make it happen.


Film Description: “Inside Out meets Jurassic Park”—a wild, emotional, PG family movie like no other.


On Grief: How the film explores real-life grief through fantasy—and why ignoring pain doesn’t help anyone heal.


Raising the Bar: Why Christian filmmakers (and audiences) are expecting—and producing—higher quality stories now.


The Cast: Tony Hale (Arrested Development, Veep) and Darcy Carden (The Good Place) shine, alongside an incredible child cast.

🎟️ Join the Conversation

🖼️ Sketch hits theaters August 6 — you can get tickets now at Angel.com/sketch.
💬 Share your thoughts or reactions on social using #SketchMovie
🎧 Follow The Crosswalk Podcast for more uplifting and insightful conversations around faith, family, and culture.

🔗 Helpful Links


🎟️ Get Tickets for Sketch


🌐 Visit LifeAudio.com – Explore more faith-centered podcasts


🧑‍🏫 More about Steve Taylor 

Filmmaker and professor Steve Taylor joins us to talk about Sketch, his new PG-rated family film releasing through Angel Studios. It&rsquo;s a story about a widowed father and his daughter, whose grief-fueled drawings start coming to life&mdash;with monstrous consequences. Steve unpacks the emotional heart of the film, how Sketch came to be after years of &ldquo;no&rsquo;s&rdquo; from Hollywood, and why original stories like this are so important in today&rsquo;s landscape.
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⭐ Episode Highlights
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The Backstory: How a favor for a church music pastor led to discovering Sketch&rsquo;s writer-director, Seth Worley.
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Creative Process: Why they had to go indie to get this movie made&mdash;and how Nashville&rsquo;s community helped make it happen.
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Film Description: &ldquo;Inside Out meets Jurassic Park&rdquo;&mdash;a wild, emotional, PG family movie like no other.
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On Grief: How the film explores real-life grief through fantasy&mdash;and why ignoring pain doesn&rsquo;t help anyone heal.
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Raising the Bar: Why Christian filmmakers (and audiences) are expecting&mdash;and producing&mdash;higher quality stories now.
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The Cast: Tony Hale (Arrested Development, Veep) and Darcy Carden (The Good Place) shine, alongside an incredible child cast.
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🎟️ Join the Conversation
🖼️ Sketch hits theaters August 6 &mdash; you can get tickets now at <a href="https://www.angel.com/sketch.">Angel.com/sketch.</a> 💬 Share your thoughts or reactions on social using #SketchMovie 🎧 Follow The Crosswalk Podcast for more uplifting and insightful conversations around faith, family, and culture.
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🔗 Helpful Links
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🌐 <a href="https://www.lifeaudio.com/crosswalk-talk-celebrity-christian-interviews/" data-start="2060" data-end="2108">Visit LifeAudio.com</a> &ndash; Explore more faith-centered podcasts
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Join us each week on Crosswalk Talk where we interview your favorite Christian celebrities. Hear how famous Christian figures keep their faith a priority in Hollywood and discover the best Christian movies, books, television, and other entertainment.

Some of our favorite interviews include:

⭐️ Chrissy Metz and Bradley Collins Discuss Their Heartwarming Children's Book on Prayer

⭐️ Patricia Heaton and David Hunt Talk Faith, Life and Their Adoption Film Unexpected

⭐️ Willie and Korie Robertson Open Up About The Blind and the Generational Impact of Faith

⭐️ Phil Wickham Talks New Album, Songwriting, and the Deconstruction Movement

Let us know what famous Christian celebrities you want us to interview for the show!

Join us each week on Crosswalk Talk where we interview your favorite Christian celebrities. Hear how famous Christian figures keep their faith a priority in Hollywood and discover the best Christian movies, books, television, and other entertainment.
Some of our favorite interviews include:
⭐️ Chrissy Metz and Bradley Collins Discuss Their Heartwarming Children's Book on Prayer
⭐️ Patricia Heaton and David Hunt Talk Faith, Life and Their Adoption Film Unexpected
⭐️ Willie and Korie Robertson Open Up About The Blind and the Generational Impact of Faith
⭐️ Phil Wickham Talks New Album, Songwriting, and the Deconstruction Movement
Let us know what famous Christian celebrities you want us to interview for the show!

Join us each week on Crosswalk Talk where we interview your favorite Christian celebrities. Hear how famous Christian figures keep their faith a priority in Hollywood and discover the best Christian movies, books, television, and other entertainment.

Crosswalk Talk: Celebrity Christian Interviews

Join us each week on Crosswalk Talk where we interview your favorite Christian celebrities. Hear how famous Christian figures keep their faith a priority in Hollywood and discover the best Christian movies, books, television, and other entertainment.
Some of our favorite interviews include:
⭐️ Chrissy Metz and Bradley Collins Discuss Their Heartwarming Children's Book on Prayer
⭐️ Patricia Heaton and David Hunt Talk Faith, Life and Their Adoption Film Unexpected
⭐️ Willie and Korie Robertson Open Up About The Blind and the Generational Impact of Faith
⭐️ Phil Wickham Talks New Album, Songwriting, and the Deconstruction Movement
Let us know what famous Christian celebrities you want us to interview for the show!