Grammy-nominated music producer best known for his hit television series Glee His 2023 faith-based project marks a turning point in his career, and he says he feels led by God to create entertainment that shines a light on dark cultures. Adam Anders was nominated for a Grammy Award in 2011 and 2012. Glee And in 2013 rock of the times, But in 2023, he stepped into the faith-based genre with a musical. Journey to BethlehemHe wrote and directed the film. This movie depicts the Biblical story of Mary and Joseph.
“This movie completely changed my life and put me on a completely different path,” Anders told Crosswalk Headlines.
Glee It aired on Fox from 2009 to 2015, with Anders as executive music producer and won six Primetime Emmy Awards. Anders has also produced music for faith-based projects such as: passion (2016) and child of god (2014).
“My beliefs guide everything I do,” Anders said. “I've lived in LA for 20 years, where I've made films, learned craft, and tried to be salt and light.”
Journey to Bethlehem He made his debut as a theatrical film director.
“We need a film that shines a light into this darkness,” he said. “It's really rewarding to see how many non-believers find this movie and say it changed their lives. That's why I made this movie.”
This summer, this song we become us from Journey to Bethlehem It became a hot topic on TikTok.
“People are like, 'I have to go see this movie. I'm an atheist. I'm going to go see it anyway.'”
Anders grew up in a religious family.
“My parents were in the ministry full-time, traveling the world in evangelism and music ministry, and that really shaped my mission in life. That's why I'm so passionate about just for Christians. “Rather than creating content, I'm feeling a little more evangelistic.'' No, I want to go outside of the church and reach the mainstream,'' he said. “That's why I was living in Hollywood, creating content there and learning there. That's the real reason I chose Hollywood.”
Anders is working on two upcoming projects. One is a thriller and the other is a musical. He also celebrates its influence. Journey to Bethlehemwas nominated for a Dove Award.
“I had an idea [for the movie] Because I was home with my family for Christmas 17 years ago. I wonder, “Why isn't there anything we can watch as a family that shows us why we celebrate Christmas?” So God planted the idea a long time ago and it took 17 years to actually make it happen. I had to learn how to make movies.
“…When you take a Bible story, it’s like a hornet’s nest and a lot of people might attack you for that, but God gave me this vision. I had to stick to it,” Anders added. “And the vision was to make this a movie that grandparents and parents and children, believers or not, could sit down and watch and enjoy and be pointed to whether they believed it or not.” And music has a very powerful power to achieve that and break down defenses. That's why I wanted to make it into a musical. Because great music attracts people. “I’ve seen it before.
Journey to Bethlehemwhich he said had a “huge” impact on his life.
“While directing this film, I felt I had found my calling,” he said. “Because my career has always been music. I've been very blessed with a great career, but to make a big change and walk away from that career and take a risk like this, I don't know if it's really going to happen.” I didn't know if it would work or not, but by the time it did, it was clear to me that this was what I was trying to do. I think it was a great thing for God to shape me and teach me. What should I do with this? ”
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michael faust has covered the intersection of faith and news for 20 years. His articles have appeared in Baptist Press, Christianity Today, Christian Post, Leaf Chronicle, Toronto Star, and Knoxville News Sentinel.
