Interviews – Fruit in the Desert

Dr. Diane Howard has a heart for God and His message to the world, and she travels, speaks and writes with an intensity and excitement that reflects her passion for this ministry. In addition to writing about international missions and ministries, she also writes about redemptive movies, media, and TV and conducts interviews with many of the writers, directors and actors that help create these redemptive works.

Here’s her article she wrote after speaking with Carolyn Weber, on whom the movie, “Surprised by Oxford” is based:

‘Paradoxical Surprises’—Truth in Oxford

Here’s her discussion with Donnie Emerson and Nancy Emerson, and with Bill Pohlad about the new film, “Dreamin’ Wild”:

‘Dreamin’ Wild’—For Such a Time as This

Here’s her interview with Karl Horstmann about the new film, “On a Wing and a Prayer”:

‘On a Wing and a Prayer’—Just ‘Plane’ Faith

Here’s her interview with John and Andrew Erwin about the new film, “Jesus Revolution”:

‘Jesus Revolution’—A Movie and a Movement

Here’s her interview with Rick Eldridge about his new film, “The Mulligan”:

‘The Mulligan’—A Link to Second Chances

Here’s her interview with Art Ayris about his new film, “No Vacancy”:

‘No Vacancy’—Hopeful Care and Habitation for the Homeless

Here’s her interview with David A.R. White about his new ventures and the state of redemptive movies:

David A.R. White: Redemptive Films Reach New Pinnacles

Here’s her article about the movie, “Dear Evan Hansen” and her interview with director, Stephen Chbosky:

Powerful Cinematic Musical Adds Critical, Current Understanding About Teens

Here’s her interview with Andrew Erwin, co-director of “American Underdog”:

‘America Underdog’—Hope in Life and Film

Here’s her article about the movie, “The 7 Churches of Revelation: Times of Fire” and her interview with Producer/Director, Timothy Mahoney:

‘The 7 Churches of Revelation: Times of Fire’

Here’s her article about the movie, “A Father’s Legacy” and her interview with the movie’s writer, director, and actor, Jason Mac:

‘A Father’s Legacy’—A Timely Movie That Motivates

Here’s her article about the movie, “A Week Away” and her interview with the movie’s actors and producer:

‘A Week Away’—Finding Jubilant Freedom and Connection

Here’s her article about the movie, “Faith Under Fire” and her interview with actor Kevin Sorbo:

‘Faith Under Fire’—Authentically Inspiring

Here’s her article about the movie, “Against the Tide” and her interview with actor Kevin Sorbo:

‘Against the Tide’—Interconnecting Faith, Science, and History

Here’s her article about the movie, “The Colors of Character: An Artist’s Journey to Redemption” and her interview with artist Steve Skipper:

‘Colors of Character’—Faith, Civil Rights and Racial Reconciliation

Here’s her article about the movie, “The Order of Rights,” and her interview with with actor and producer Julie Silcott:

‘The Order of Rights’—A Sacred Value

Here’s her article about the movie, “Greyhound,” and her interview with Director Aaron Schneider:

‘Greyhound’—The Importance of Knowing History

Here’s her recent interview with Texas musician/businessman Art Greenhaw:

Catching Up with Grammy Winner, Art Greenhaw

She recently conducted an interview with the founder of ‘Living Alive,’ Dr. Hormoz Shariat:

‘Iran Alive’ Serves Fastest-Growing Christian Populations

She recently conducted an interview with Living Water International’s Jerry Wiles:

Jerry Wiles: Providing Physical, Spiritual, and Living Water

She also spoke with people who are making a difference in the Mission Field:

Medical Missionary Wins Gerson L’Chaim Prize

From the Front Lines of an African Medical Mission

Wild Abandon & Surrender to God Lead to ‘Living Hope’ Documentary

It’s no surprise that there is a general mindset that the movies and television that are currently coming out of Hollywood are all about sex and violence, doom and gloom. But the Good News is that there are faith-based films and television that are currently being produced to shine a light on a darkened world and help plant and spread the seeds of hope. Diane has been able to conduct a number of behind-the-scenes interviews with various role models in redemptive movies and television in which producers, directors, writers, actors and more provide enlightening insights.

Here are some of those interviews: