Ep 186: Going to Church for Snacks w/ Dallas & Amanda Jenkins
What happens when the creators of The Chosen take on Christmas? Dallas and Amanda Jenkins join Levi and Jennie Lusko to talk about their hilarious and heartwarming new film, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. From a wild 20-year journey to bringing this childhood favorite to life, to behind-the-scenes antics on a frozen Winnipeg set, this episode is packed with laughter, inspiration, and the timeless message of Jesus. Dive into the Jenkins’ passion for storytelling, their take on community, and the power of seeing Christmas through fresh eyes. Don’t miss this festive double date! Connect with us on social! Dallas: @dallas.jenkins Amanda: @Amandaleejenkins TBCPE Movie: @bestchristmaspageantevermovie Levi: @levilusko Jennie: @jennielusko Fresh Life Church: @freshlife [Links] Get the 5 Gallon Bucket: https://bit.ly/sdl4sHY Get the Lusketeer Sticker: https://bit.ly/sdl4sHY The Best Christmas Pageant Ever Tickets: https://bit.ly/4g7Plhm Announcements from Chosen Con '24: https://bit.ly/3Va7nXW Lusketeer Mission Trip: https://bit.ly/4dH8NzT Give a Year-End Offering: https://levilusko.com/donate-ye Subscribe for more exclusive content: https://levilusko.com/hitl-subscribe Want to be on the next Q&A episode? Send us your questions! https://bit.ly/3RonhJI 02:30 - Why The Best Christmas Pageant Ever Had to Be Made 09:15 - Real Snow or Movie Magic? 14:45 - Capturing Nostalgia 21:20 - A 20-Year Prayer Answered: 27:55 - The Funniest Moments (and Actors!) on Set 33:40 - How This Movie Brings the Gospel to Life