David A.R. White is an actor, writer, director and producer in Hollywood. Though he has many credits to his name, White’s career hit new heights with the release of the blockbuster film God’s Not Dead, in which he also starred. He is currently the most visible actor/producer in faith films, having starred in and produced over forty films. When he’s not producing, acting, or writing, White is sharing his message of encouragement, inspiration, and humor at conferences and churches around the country. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife, Andrea, and their three children.
As a child I could daydream with great ease, and so many of the
things I dreamed were realized with equal ease. But then as a child
my trust in God also came so easily . . . then, I had a childlike
faith. As time went on, as it undoubtedly will . . . the challenges
of life . . . the many stumbling blocks and heartbreaks called into
question that faith, demanding all the while that I deepen my
relationship with God and strengthen my dependence on Him, if once
again, the dreams He placed in my heart were ever again to become a
reality. I only wish I had this “gem of a book” to encourage me
along my journey and make the path a bit more clear, as I
surrendered the dreams in my heart to His purpose for my life. But
I have it now. This book not only reawakens our ability to dream,
it can reintroduce us to the greatest relationship of our lives.
Dreams are but a vision of His Plan for Our Lives.
*Actress and Author Robin Giv ens*
Between Heaven and Hollywood elucidates the hidden tension within
each one of us between the ache to pursue a dream and fear that we
will fail. David A.R. White courageously challenges us to dream
bigger and trust God more boldly. White masterfully draws us into
his very personal struggle of dreaming big, relying on God more
severely, and wrestling with fear of failure. Between Heaven and
Hollywood inspires us to leave trepidation in the dust and hand our
biggest passions to God.
*Meg Meeker, MD, Bestselling Author of Strong Fathers, Strong
Daughters*
David A.R. White is a preacher’s kid from a small town next to
nowhere, with God-given dreams that pushed him naively and
courageously into the Hollywood abyss. I trust and I have enjoyed
working for and with David and was surprised because I thought I
knew much of his successful journey into “The Business.” I was
pleasantly surprised to read of his trials and tribulations as he
has proven to be a significant Hollywood player while armed with
his faith and trust in God. Between Heaven and Hollywood is filled
with inspiration from a man who grew up on a wheat farm in Kansas
without a single connection in Hollywood . . . except perhaps his
connection to God. After reading this book I’m reminded of how deep
his faith is, and why he was making Christian movies long before it
was considered “good business.” He has accomplished a small
miracle: honoring the Lord while making successful profitable films
of faith in Hollywood. This book is an inspirational guide to
following your God-given dreams and reminds us that it’s our
unexceptional ordinariness that make us so uniquely extraordinary.
Take a chance and read this book . . . it could change the way you
see yourself, your faith, and how you go about pursuing your life
and dreams.
*Ted Mc Ginley, Actor and Star of Do You Believe?*
David A.R. White, in his book Between Heaven and Hollywood, has
touched the human heart as he strikes a familiar chord with all
people who desire to see their dreams fulfilled in their lifetime.
In his popular movies God’s Not Dead and God’s Not Dead 2, we see
him stand firm and fearless in his faith; being bold in his
presentation of God’s infinite character to a world who blatantly
denies His existence. As with his work on screen, this book will
enthrall the reader to aspire to the heights he has reached. He is
a man who has defied the odds and demonstrated his persistence in
pursing his dreams according to God’s divine purpose.
*Raul Ries, Pastor of Calvary Chapel, Golden Springs in Diamond
Bar, California*
David’s story will inspire you to honor God by pursuing the dreams
He places in your heart. Between Heaven and Hollywood gives you a
roadmap of how to overcome the challenges you will face if you seek
to be a witness for Christ in the public arena.
*Dr. Rice Broocks, Author of t he book God’s Not Dead*
Hollywood is the place of dreams---people dream of being famous
stars, writers, and directors. One in a million actually breaks
through in the industry and makes it. David A.R. White is one in a
million. But because he’s done it without abandoning his Christian
faith, which is part of his life since his Kansas childhood, he’s
one in 10 million! His remarkable story of dreams coming true
without surrender to the secular is now captured in his fascinating
book, Between Heaven and Hollywood. Funny, earthy, and real---it’s
as good as his movies!
*Governor Mike Huckabee, former Governor of Arkansas, NY Times
bestselling author*
I met David when we worked together on the set of the Pure Flix
film Redeemed. This book and how David lives his life are an
inspiration to me and many others who feel called to work in the
entertainment industry.
*Megan Alexander, National TV Reporter; Author of Faith in the
Spotlight*
Reading David’s story, I felt at times I was reading about myself
because our stories are similar in many ways. Citizens of Heaven,
working in Hollywood. As he points out so eloquently, each of us is
a deliberate creation of God, with a God-breathed dream inside us.
And each unique, with a wonderful future---if we let Him lead us. I
wish every young dreamer would read David’s story; it’s
entertaining, sometimes funny, often inspirational, and eventually
thrilling. And it’s chock full of God’s Word and will for all of
us, but employed in individual and surprising ways. You’ve done big
things, David---but this book may well be your best production.
*Pat Boone, Entertainer*
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