Brannon Hollingsworth spent years as an award-winning animation director and game designer in the secular entertainment world. Then he walked away from a lucrative career to do something radical: create genuinely engaging, faith-based educational content that actually respects how kids’ brains work.

His latest project, Mission Quest Academy, is disrupting the Christian homeschool and Christian school market—and it’s already capturing the attention of families desperate for alternatives to secular, soul-draining edtech.

The Problem Your Audience Understands:

Christian parents face an impossible choice: embrace mainstream educational apps that often conflict with their values, or settle for Christian content that’s… well, boring. Meanwhile, tech giants and progressive educators are doubling down on ideology-first curriculum, leaving conservative families feeling pushed out of the educational marketplace.

The Brannon Solution:

Mission Quest Academy proves that quality, faith-based learning can be just as engaging—if not more so—than secular competitors. This isn’t preachy; it’s strategic. It’s gamified. It works.

Why NOW is the perfect time:

• Parents are more intentional than ever about what their kids consume
• The battle over education and values is mainstream conversation
• Homeschooling and Christian schools are growing rapidly
• Tech companies show no signs of slowing ideological push in kids’ apps
• Back-to-school season is HERE—families are making purchasing decisions right now

THE STORY: FAITH OVER FORTUNE

Brannon’s personal journey is compelling interview gold:

1. The Career Pivot — He left behind prestigious animation projects with major Christian media brands (Angel Studios, Answers in Genesis, Focus on the Family) working as a secular animator and game designer, earning excellent money, to launch Brainy Pixel Studios in 2014.
2. The “Why?” — His motivation is refreshingly authentic: “I spent years making content that entertained people and then disappeared. Now, I’m building something that actually forms kids—their character, their thinking, their confidence. That’s the difference between a career and a calling.”
3. The Philosophy — He understands what most edtech companies miss: “Story is the way you shape culture. Jesus knew that. The prince of the power of the air knows this too—he knows media is a powerful tool.” His prayer: “That we will take media back for King Jesus and use it for his good and his glory and his gospel.”
4. The Product — Mission Quest Academy combines animated stories, STEM lessons, biblical teaching, and genuine game-style design—not gimmicky gamification. It’s designed for K-4th grade and family co-learning (perfect for multi-age homeschool families).
5. The Execution — Real game design principles at work: progression, meaningful challenges, and rewards that actually respect how children’s brains learn—not just a points system slapped on a worksheet.

TALKING POINTS

On Market Need:

• Conservative families are exhausted by the lack of options in edtech
• Most “educational” apps are either secular or dumbed-down Christian knockoffs
• Mission Quest Academy is genuinely competitive with secular apps—but with values aligned to Christian families
• Pricing is accessible ($12.99/month for 1-2 kids with a free 2-week trial)

On the Creative Difference:

• Team includes award-winning animators, illustrators, writers, and voice actors (not generic template designers)
• Content is built on biblical teaching AND pedagogical best practices—not one sacrificed for the other
• Family-style missions mean siblings can co-learn; tiered activities scale across ages
• Parents get real tracking tools for grades and course credit

On the Vision:

• Conversations underway to expand from electives to a full K-12 curriculum
• Partnerships with “well-known companies” in development
• This is about reclaiming media as a tool for discipleship and formation, not just entertainment
• Christian creatives have both permission AND ability to compete at the highest level

On Culture:

• The cultural moment is NOW—parents are hungry for this
• This is what “taking back institutions” actually looks like: building something better, not just complaining about what’s broken
• Media is a battleground for hearts and minds; Christians should show up and create excellence

GUEST CREDENTIALS

• Award-winning animation director with credits on major Christian media projects
• Founder & Creative Director of Brainy Pixel Studios (12+ years, dozens of projects for industry leaders)
• Game design expert who understands both engagement AND pedagogical psychology
• Published visionary on the intersection of story, media, and faith formation
• Entrepreneur who proved faith and business excellence aren’t mutually exclusive
• Homeschool parent who understands the pain points of his own market

BOOKING DETAILS

• Availability: Flexible
• Format: Works excellently in-studio, remote, or hybrid
• Duration: Flexible
• On-Air Assets: High-quality images, video clips, user testimonials available upon request

Latest Article:

Game On: Christian Studio’s Mission Quest Academy Combines Learning and Fun

As seen in the Western Journal

By Lorri Wickenhauser  August 26, 2026 at 5:30am

Like many homeschool parents, Brannon Hollingsworth found himself asking, “Why does quality educational content for kids have to be boring?”

Unlike most homeschool parents, Hollingsworth was in a position to do something about it — so he did. Full article here.

Hollingsworth spent years as an award-winning animation director, screenwriter, and game designer.