Future of Faith Podcast-S0205-The Power of Storytelling with Nick Benoit

tapehlyn
Oct 29
2 min read

In this episode of the Future of Faith podcast, host Greg Arthur engages with Nick Benoit, the creative director of Wonder Hunt, a nonprofit dedicated to storytelling in faith. They explore Nick's journey from a creative child to a professional in ministry, emphasizing the importance of storytelling, listening, and creativity in faith practices. The conversation delves into how stories can foster empathy, understanding, and a deeper connection to God, while also discussing the role of music and cultural engagement in shaping one's faith journey. Nick shares insights on how Wonder Hunt aims to resource churches with creative storytelling tools, ultimately inviting individuals to experience God through narrative.

Nick Benoit is the Creative Director for Wonderhunt, a nonprofit that tells great stories, and gives them away to serve the church. They create incredible videos that provoke people to pause, get curious, & start looking for the things that help us live lives of beauty, richness, and meaning.

As a performer, writer, and director, Nick has spearheaded artistic projects and teams for more than 15 years, creating art that blends filmmaking, live performance, and storytelling, work that’s been seen by hundreds of thousands of people around the world.

Most recently, Nick was the creative director of Willow Creek where he spent 6 years imagining and producing unique artistic expressions to inspire, move, and mobilize diverse audiences toward action and introspection.

Nick lives near Chicago with his wife, Karen, and their three kids.

Follow Nick and Wonderhunt on their socials below:

Instagram: @wonderhunt.co

YouTube: @wonderhuntco

Facebook: @wonderhunt.co

Nick's Instagram: @nickbenwah

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