Ep 5: Villain, Victim… or Victor?
What do you do when obedience to God seems to cost you everything?
In this powerful episode of The Power of OR Podcast, filmmaker Drew Martin, founder of Mighty Motion Pictures, shares the defining crossroads of his life and work. After years of creating bold, truth-telling documentaries, Drew faced devastating personal and professional losses – financial collapse, betrayal, and the end of a decades-long marriage.
At his lowest point, God confronted Drew with a stark OR:
Be the villain
Live as the victim
Or rise as the victor
This conversation explores how Drew chose the third option and what that choice looks like when circumstances haven’t yet changed.
What You’ll Hear in This Episode
How Drew discerns God’s direction in his creative work
Why obedience doesn’t guarantee an easy path (but does guarantee purpose)
The unseen spiritual battle behind media, culture, and life-and-death issues
How eternal perspective reshapes pain, loss, and perseverance
Why identity – not circumstances – is often the real battleground
A candid challenge to men about work, family, and legacy
Why This Conversation Matters
This episode isn’t just about filmmaking. It’s about faith under fire. Drew’s story speaks to anyone facing loss, injustice, or uncertainty while trying to remain faithful to God’s call.
If you’ve ever wondered:
Did I hear God wrong?
Why is obedience so costly?
How do I keep going when everything falls apart?
This conversation meets you right there. You may not get to choose the battle but you do get to choose who you’ll be in it.
Villain. Victim.
Or Victor.
Featuring: Drew Martin
Ministry/ Workplace: Filmmaker, founder of Mighty Motion Pictures