THINQ Media Podcast The Building Blocks of Storytelling: Josh Whitehouse | Episode 313
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Dec 31, 2024 Josh Whitehouse, a 19-year-old creative director and Lego stop-motion animator who turns Bible stories into short films. He talks about discovering Lego storytelling, creating stop-motion during lockdown, growing a social audience, running workshops for youth, and choosing vocation over university. Short, imaginative, and focused on using creativity to engage the next generation.
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From Lockdown Hobby To Calling
- Josh Whitehouse discovered using Lego and stop-motion to tell Bible stories after making simple animations during lockdown for his church.
- A UK organization later contacted him, leading to wider distribution and a full-time calling in ministry.
Trust Can Unlock Unexpected Reach
- Josh pivoted from fearing lost subscribers to trusting God and posting Christian content publicly.
- That trust grew his Instagram from ~2,000 to 50,000 followers and expanded his ministry reach.
Value Patience In Crafting Work
- Expect slow, meticulous work: Josh says it takes about an hour to film one second of stop-motion footage.
- Be patient and trust the process when building craft and ministry over time.