Can You Hear Me Now? The Conversation

Two weeks after interviewing Charlie Kirk, Matthew Thayer and Joy Thayer learned of his death. What began as an interview for a documentary about modern prophecy became something far more personal—and brought new weight to the story they were trying to tell. In Episode 3 of Can You Hear Me Now?: The Conversation, Matthew and Joy share the story behind Charlie Kirk’s final interview and how his words shaped the documentary. In this episode, they discuss: Why Charlie Kirk was part of the film: How his perspective on faith, politics, and the separation of church and state connected to the documentary’s larger questions. The interview that took an unexpected turn: What stood out about Charlie’s answers, including his belief that prophecy is biblical and must be tested against Scripture. A message about faith and action: Why Charlie’s statement that a prophetic word is not an excuse for action or apathy became a defining idea in the film. Processing his death: How Matthew and Joy navigated grief, reconsidered their responsibility to the footage, and sought to handle his interview with care. Choosing the message over sensationalism: Why they kept the documentary focused on modern prophecy, Christian engagement, and critical thinking rather than speculation surrounding Charlie’s death. Matthew and Joy also explain how they reshaped the film after Charlie’s death while staying true to the story they originally set out to tell: asking whether God speaks today and encouraging viewers to examine the evidence, test what they hear against Scripture, and think critically for themselves. Watch the documentary on SalemNOW: https://watch.salemnow.com/series/uNVY3JcQFliB-can-you-hear-me-now Production | Spero Pictures Director/Writer | Matthew Thayer Producer | Joy Thayer Streaming Platform | SalemNOW Official Film Website | CanYouHearMeNowFilm.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does it mean to hear from God, and how can Christians discern the difference between a true prophetic message and a false one? Filmmaker Matthew Thayer and producer Joy Thayer explore why modern prophecy has become such a significant and controversial topic in today's political and cultural conversations. Matthew and Joy share what led them to create the documentary Can You Hear Me Now?, including questions raised by prophetic predictions surrounding the 2020 election and the role of prophecy in Christian engagement with politics. They also discuss their interview with Charlie Kirk, recorded just two weeks before his death, and his perspective on why prophetic words should never replace personal responsibility or action. The conversation explores how Christians can evaluate prophetic claims through Scripture, practice spiritual discernment, and avoid blindly following people who claim to speak for God. Matthew and Joy also take listeners behind the scenes of the documentary, discussing the research into biblical history and science, the film's visual storytelling, and Matthew's experience narrating the project. Discover the questions at the heart of Can You Hear Me Now? and why the filmmakers believe prophecy calls for both discernment and thoughtful engagement. In This Episode: Why modern prophecy has become a prominent topic in faith, politics, and culture What prompted Matthew and Joy to investigate prophetic predictions surrounding the 2020 election Charlie Kirk's perspective on prophecy, Scripture, and personal responsibility How Christians can test prophetic messages and practice spiritual discernment The influence of social media and the pressure to continually share prophetic content How biblical history, science, and theology informed the documentary Behind-the-scenes insights into the film's visual storytelling and narration Coming Up: In the next episode, Matthew and Joy discuss why Charlie Kirk was included in the documentary and share more about their experience interviewing him. Watch the documentary on SalemNOW: https://watch.salemnow.com/series/uNVY3JcQFliB-can-you-hear-me-now Production | Spero Pictures Director/Writer | Matthew Thayer Producer | Joy Thayer Streaming Platform | SalemNOW Official Film Website | CanYouHearMeNowFilm.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This behind-the-scenes conversation introduces the people, experiences, and difficult questions behind Can You Hear Me Now?—the documentary investigating modern prophets who claim to hear divine messages shaping America's political and cultural future.

What happens when the cameras stop rolling? Can You Hear Me Now? The Conversation takes you behind the scenes of the documentary Can You Hear Me Now?, with the filmmakers sharing the stories, experiences, and questions that shaped the film. Through conversations about hearing God’s voice, spiritual discernment, prophecy, and faith in America, discover the stories behind the documentary, including the significance of Charlie Kirk’s final interview and the questions it raises about faith, purpose, and what God may be saying through the events around us. The conversation doesn’t end here. Discover the full story of Can You Hear Me Now? and explore the questions of faith, prophecy, and hearing God’s voice in a world searching for truth. Watch the documentary on SalemNOW: https://watch.salemnow.com/series/uNVY3JcQFliB-can-you-hear-me-now Production | Spero Pictures Director/Writer | Matthew Thayer Producer | Joy Thayer Streaming Platform | SalemNOW Official Film Website | CanYouHearMeNowFilm.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.