# What does “I Can Only Imagine 2” teach us about faith in suffering?

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Published: 2026-02-18T11:00:13+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of Faith & Clarity , Dr. Mark Turman sits down with filmmaker and Kingdom Story Company co-founder Andrew Erwin ( I Can Only Imagine, Jesus Revolution ) to talk about storytelling, faith, and the power of film to share God’s truth. Andrew reflects on how the Erwin brothers found their voice through underdog stories, the unexpected success of I Can Only Imagine , and how faith-based films have grown in both craft and impact. They also discuss I Can Only Imagine 2 and the deeper themes it explores—gratitude, grief, and trusting God when “happily ever after” feels uncertain. The conversation closes with a practical encouragement for believers to see films as opportunities to invite others into meaningful conversations about faith with courage and hope. Topics (0:00) Introduction (3:34) From “Woodlawn” to “I Can Only Imagine:” the breakthrough story (8:44) Andrew’s origin story (14:04) Global impact: Film as a modern “Romans Road” (16:02) No more “cheesy” faith films (21:13) Why make “I Can Only Imagine 2” (27:51) How faith films has changed (33:21) Wrap-up Resources Trailer: I Can Only Imagine 2 Website: I Can Only Imagine 2 Ask Us Anything: info@denisonforum.org Subscribe to a Denison Forum newsletter: DenisonForum.org/subscribe SupportDF.org About Andrew Erwin Andrew Erwin is a director, producer and co-founder of Kingdom Story Company, the premier destination for films of faith that ignite a rush of hope. Andrew has directed and co-directed feature films like I CAN ONLY IMAGINE, I STILL BELIEVE, AMERICAN UNDERDOG, and I CAN ONLY IMAGINE 2 (2026), among others, and is one of just five directors (along with Steven Spielberg and Rob Reiner) to receive three A+ Cinema Scores. In partnership with Lionsgate, Kingdom Story Company’s films have consistently…

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