Podcast Episodes

Episode 20: Nathan Clarkson

October 20, 2020June 7, 2024 by Rachel Caldwell

My guest for episode 20 is Nathan Clarkson. Nathan is an actor, author, filmmaker, podcast host, and all around creative person. He has a deep love for stories, which is the root of his creative endeavors. Growing up with learning disabilities and mental illness, Nathan shares how his mom, author Sally Clarkson, helped him lean into his areas of strength and encouraged his passion for stories. Together, Sally and Nathan co-authored the book “Different: The Story of an Outside-the-Box Kid and the Mom Who Loved Him.”

After receiving formal training in acting through the New York Film Academy, Nathan moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in acting. He gained experience in tv shows and films in Hollywood, and eventually started his own film company. We talk about the challenges and highlights of working in the film industry, the creative process, and what it takes to produce a film. Nathan encourages artists to do what you can with what you have and know that you have to start somewhere. While we so often strive for perfection, Nathan reminds us that the beauty is in the process.

Nathan recently published his first solo book, “Good Man: An Honest Journey into Discovering Who Men Were Actually Created to Be.” You’ll hear how Nathan’s time in Hollywood prompted him to write this book. There are so many great words of wisdom in this conversation! May you be inspired to move forward with courage in your calling!

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About Nathan:

Nathan Clarkson is an actor, best-selling author, filmmaker, podcast host, and all around creative person with a passion to inspire people to know their creator and live the story God has for them to tell.

Nathan has appeared in national commercials, TV-shows, and major feature films. As a filmmaker Nathan’s original movies have appeared on Netflix, Amazon Prime, Pureflix and more. With his company, Clarkson Creations, Nathan has produced such indie hits as Confessions of a Prodigal Son, The Unlikely Good Samaritan, and the upcoming Christmas film Miracle on Highway 34, each starring himself alongside Hollywood stars and Oscar Nominated actors.

Nathan released his first book Different; a personal memoir of stories and thoughts about how God uses the “differences” in our lives to tell the story He has for us to tell. The book quickly became a national best seller, inspiring thousands to embrace their differences.

Nathan’s second book Good Man seeks to discover who men were created to be through collections of Nathan’s personal and raw stories, thoughts, and insights.

Nathan was and is constantly described as “different”, and even though Nathan struggled (and still does) with depression, anxiety, and was diagnosed with OCD, ODD, ADHD, and other learning disabilities- With God’s help Nathan was able to take what many would see as “disorders” and “problems” and turn them into “superpowers”.

Nathan lives with his wife Keelia in New York City but can often be found in Los Angeles, Colorado Springs, or adventuring around the country and world speaking and sharing his passion for helping people better know their Creator and the story He has for them to tell. Nathan is an imperfect but dedicated Jesus follower, passionate about revealing truth, beauty, true love, and purpose through the beautiful art of story.

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