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We have long been frustrated at the divide between Christian publishers and secular ones, feeling it an artificial one of convenience and consumerism rather than a true service to readers. We are convinced that there are a lot of people who are seriously asking questions about their spirituality and want thought-provoking and creative literature that neither pander to the religious audience nor dilute the powerful yet simple message of the Jesus of the Bible. Windblown Media is designed to publish books for the spiritually hungry and we are convinced that the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ is the only true God and source of life for those seeking spiritual answers. We are interested in having that discussion with people who may not agree with us, but want an intellectually honest and artistic approach to how we live life in his reality. We also realize that a lot of Christians are growing disillusioned with the religious constructs of our day that too easily rob people of the depth and vitality of the life that Jesus offered us. We publish for hungry hearts and minds looking to sort out spiritual realities amidst the fast-paced and often shallow world in which we live.
Brad Cummings: age 41, Publisher/President of Windblown Media, Brad was one of the principle contributors that participated in writing The Shack alongside the author, William P. Young. He also serves as one of the Executive Producers on the animated feature film series: Epic Stories of the Bible with Promenade Pictures, which released The Ten Commandments in the fall 2007, and is currently in production on Noah’s Ark with an expected theatrical release date in 2009. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from Pepperdine University, Malibu, CA in 1988 with a Bachelor of Arts in Film/TV Broadcasting; and also graduated with a Masters of Divinity from Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena, CA in 1993. He is a former pastor of 15 years, a conference speaker, and writer. He co-hosts TheGodJourney.com (a weekly podcast for those thinking outside the box of organized religion, listened to in over 130 different countries) with his partner, Wayne Jacobsen. Brad currently resides in Dos Vientos Ranch, Ca with his wife Kelly and their three children; Jared, Jonathan and Taylor.
Wayne Jacobsen: age 55, Publisher of Windblown Media. Wayne is also the director of Lifestream Ministries (http://www.lifestream.org), and he wanders around the planet helping people sort out what Jesus really taught. He is the author of So You Don’t Want to Go To Church Anymore, He Loves Me: Learning to Live in the Father’s Affection, Authentic Relationships: Discovering the Lost Art of One Anothering, In My Father’s Vineyard, Tales of the Vine, and The Naked Church and co-hosts a weekly podcast called The God Journey. (http://www.thegodjourney.com). For 20 years he was a pastor and also a Contributing Editor to Christianity Today’s Leadership Journal. Wayne was a collaborator on The Shack. In his spare time, he acts as a mediator of religious conflicts in public education as the President of BRIDGEBUILDERS, (http://www.bridge-builders.org) and is recognized nationally for his expertise in resolving church and state issues. He lives in Moorpark, California with his wife of thirty-three years and enjoys his children and grandchildren.
