Josh Weigel, the director of The Sound of Hope, on Filmmaking, Faith, and Integrity

In this episode, Filmmaker Josh Weigel sits down to share his remarkable journey from Hollywood to East Texas — and the stories that changed millions along the way.Josh is the director behind the viral short film The Butterfly Circus, which has been viewed over 100 million times worldwide, and the feature film Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot. In this wide-ranging conversation, Josh opens up about faith, filmmaking, turning down major Hollywood offers, protecting story integrity, and why some stories are worth more than success.From navigating Hollywood’s pressures to choosing purpose over profit, this episode explores how film can move culture, inspire change, and remind us why stories matter.If you enjoyed this episode of Made in Nacogdoches with Brad Maule, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell so you never miss a story from the oldest town in Texas. Your support helps this podcast reach more people who love great stories, rich history, and the magic of East Texas.Host Brad Maule is an accomplished American actor, director, and educator best known for his 22-year run as Tony Jones on General Hospital. With a career spanning television, film, and stage, Maule has worked across classical theater, contemporary drama, and musical performance, earning respect for his range, discipline, and longevity in the industry. Beyond acting, he is a dedicated teacher and mentor, shaping the next generation of performers through his work in higher education.Listen to the Podcast Anywhere You Get Your ShowsFind Made in Nacogdoches on:– Apple Podcasts – Spotify– Amazon Music– iHeartRadio– And all major podcast platformsThanks again for being part of the journey. See you in the next episode!#JoshWeigel #TheButterflyCircus #SoundOfHope #PossumTrot #FaithAndFilm #FilmmakingJourney #IndependentFilm #ChristianFilmmaker #PurposeOverProfit #StoryMatters #FilmPodcast #LongFormInterview #HollywoodToTexas #BehindTheScenes #DirectorInterview #FilmIndustry #CreativeIntegrity #FaithBasedFilm #ViralFilm #MadeInNacogdoches