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Nathan Apffel Unveiling the Truth: Mega Churches Ep 314

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šŸŽ¬ Unveiling The Truth: Nathan Apffel on The Travel Wins Podcast šŸŒ

This week on The Travel Wins, I’m joined by award-winning filmmaker and global explorer Nathan Apffel šŸŽ„āœˆļø. Nathan’s latest project, A Religion Business, takes viewers on a powerful journey around the world šŸŒŽ, uncovering the intersection of faith, money, and power. From ancient temples to modern mega-churches, Nathan investigates how religious institutions operate as businesses—raising big questions and sparking critical conversations.

With a career decorated by Emmy wins šŸ†, international festival awards šŸŽŸļø, and high-profile commercial campaigns (think Park Hyatt Hotels, Absolut Vodka, and Oakley), Nathan is no stranger to ambitious storytelling. His work combines breathtaking visuals with bold narratives, and A Religion Business is no exception.

A passionate outdoorsman šŸ•ļø, bow hunter šŸŽÆ, and devoted father šŸ’•, Nathan’s mission extends beyond filmmaking—he’s driven to create a better world for the next generation through truth-telling and action-oriented solutions.

Don’t miss this deep dive into global faith systems, media, and what it really means to seek truth on the road 🌐. šŸš€

šŸŽ§ Tune in for insights on:

  • Behind-the-scenes of A Religion Business
  • Traveling the world to document religion as an industry šŸŒ
  • The balance between parenthood and passion projects šŸ‘Øā€šŸ‘§
  • How storytelling can inspire change šŸ’¬

Connect with Nathan on his social media pages for the film:

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