Hello, my name is Hannah Benson, a writer, actress, and content marketer, and member of the Faith and Family Filmmakers Association.

When I first heard that Geoff and Jaclyn were looking for film related testimonies to share on their podcast, I remember thinking, that's a really cool idea, but I don't have a testimony.

So I walked away and planned to think nothing more of it until the Lord reminded me that I do have a testimony.

The truth is, the fact that I am in this industry at all is a testament to God's goodness and faithfulness.

Let me give you a little bit of backstory.

I grew up in a very creative family.

My siblings and I were homeschooled and we spent a lot of time making movies and telling stories.

I also remember watching movies like Courageous, Fireproof, Mom's Night Out, and so much more.

I don't know how to explain it, but every time I watched a movie like that, I felt drawn, and I think, looking back, I think it was a calling on my life.

All I knew was that I wanted to be part of making movies that glorified God and moved the viewer.

But how?

How does someone even step foot into an industry like this?

I know, I know, I know there are practical steps.

And somehow, each one of us has ended up in this industry.

And I know each of our journeys look different.

But as I look back at where I was as a 10 year old little girl with a passion in her heart and absolutely no idea where to even begin to where I am right now, years later, I look back and see doors only God could have opened.

I could have never imagined the people I've gotten to meet and work with.

Even if it were to be all over tomorrow and I didn't go any further or get to work on anything else, I'd still say God answered my prayers.

You know, God puts dreams on our hearts for a reason.

I don't know the specific dreams on your heart right now, but I just want to encourage you today that although there might be obstacles and it might be hard, alright, fine, I take that back.

There will be obstacles and it will be hard.

Nothing will stop his dreams for you from coming true.

I also want to encourage you to stop and remember It's good to come to the Lord with our requests.

In fact, He wants us to, but let us not forget to remember the prayers He has answered.

That's what I think this testimony series on the Faith and Family Filmmakers podcast is all about, remembering the goodness and faithfulness of God.