Battle Ready with Father Dan Reehil Battle Ready a Radio Maria Production - Episode 01-28-26 - Special Guest Deacon Charlie Echeverry
Jan 28, 2026
Deacon Charlie Echeverry, a Catholic deacon and media producer behind the Carlo Acutis documentary and the travel series Seeking Beauty with David Henrie, joins the conversation. He shares how he moved from secular media to faith-forward storytelling. They explore making Catholic films, promoting Seeking Beauty at Sundance, and why beauty-focused content draws seekers.
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Pray About Your Creative Work
- Keep prayer central and regularly ask why you're doing a project to avoid ego-driven motives.
- Offer creative work to God and reassess intentions frequently to guard against pride and attachment.
Insomnia That Reoriented A Career
- Deacon Charlie described a year-long insomnia that forced him to surrender control and reorient his life to God.
- That crisis led him to stop centering himself and begin using his media skills for the Church.
Use Industry Events To Build Bridges
- Network with both faith-forward and secular creators to find opportunities for Catholic projects.
- Attend festivals and markets to connect, pitch, and learn what the broader industry is noticing.
