God Took Me to Las Vegas

Episode 147 - Interview with Richard Grahn, a Producer, Screenwriter, Author and Coach

February 07, 2023 Randy Mortensen
God Took Me to Las Vegas
Episode 147 - Interview with Richard Grahn, a Producer, Screenwriter, Author and Coach
Show Notes

Episode 147 – Richard Grahn, is a producer, screenwriter, author, and a coach

Richard was born and grew up in California, the youngest of six children in the family, before relocating to Eastern Tennessee.

During one of the darkest times of his life, he told God, “I don’t care if I go to Hell, you either kill me or do something in my life.” The next day, he was arrested for misdemeanor possession of methamphetamines. 

But today, he now has over 22 years clean from Methamphetamines.

While in that life of darkness and pain, he witnessed violence, manipulation, desperation, and a ton of ugliness.

His forthcoming movie, “Escape to Normal” is a Christian film but not your typical mainstream Christian film. While growing up he was always taught in Church that the world is our mission field, not the choir.  Yet, Richard believes that many Christian films in this era are for the choir and today he feels that creative storytellers are called to share the gospel outside of the building. 

“Escape To Normal” will have a worldly look and feel to it. Most of the script is written from Richard’s real life and it speaks about his experiences on the streets, and the movie has a Christ-filled message of hope, identity, and second chances. 

With a focus on becoming a new creation, similar to how he has grown from a time of homelessness, violence, and drug abuse. Since giving his life to Christ and getting clean from Methamphetamines, he’s seeking to help people find their true identity and their mission in life. 


More about the work Richard is doing can be found at various locations online:

Website: https://www.escapetonormal.com

Fundraising site: https://www.givesendgo.com/escapetonormal 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/445450010276355/members 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/NormalEscapeto 

Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sirrichardg 



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