Huntr McMillan

Episode Summary

In this episode of Imitates Life, Tripp and Huntr dig into the real pivot points behind a creative life. Huntr describes an on-set moment that shifted him away from chasing industry status and toward a calling grounded in service. He explains how preaching and campus clubs keep him close to real stories, why writing functions as therapy, and what it means to respect an audience’s time. The throughline is discipline: structure the work, show up consistently, and make something worthy of the hours people give you.

Guest Bio: Huntr McMillan (Youth Pastor, Writer)

Huntr McMillan is a youth pastor and writer who treats creativity as an act of service. He draws on screenwriting’s structure for sermon craft, writes early or late when life is busiest, and uses fiction to process complex experiences. His guiding principle: earn the audience’s attention through preparation, clarity, and care.

Show Notes

Guest: Huntr McMillan 
Host: Tripp Fusco
Podcast: Imitates Life
Episode Theme: Calling, craft, and creating for people—not applause

Topics Covered:
 • The on-set “crossroads” that redirected Huntr’s path
 • How sermon structure and screenwriting inform each other
 • Writing as therapy and a way to metabolize hard days
 • Building consistency: treating creativity like a craft, not a mood
 • Respecting the audience’s time and attention
 • Moving from personal ambition to work that serves a community

Mentioned Concepts:
 • Flow and discipline in weekly creative practice
 • “Don’t waste the audience’s time” as a creative standard
 • Craftsmanship mindset for writing and directing

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