Uncommon Voices Collective

What Uncommon Voices Collective does

Uncommon Voices Collective (UVC) is a U.S. non-profit organization (EIN 85-3239459) founded in 2021 that operates as a community and content platform for Christian storytellers, entrepreneurs, and spiritual seekers. The organization is headquartered at The Blue House, a physical gathering space at 225 South Marengo Avenue in Pasadena, California, with a secondary event space at 255 South Marengo Avenue and conference programming hosted at Tapestry LA Church in Los Angeles. UVC produces and distributes faith-based creative content across multiple formats, including the award-winning short film 'Refuse', the 'Don't Look Away' devotional published by Alabaster Co, the 'Be Afraid' podcast (hosted by Kutter Callaway and distributed on Christianity Today's podcast network with 120,000+ lifetime downloads), and the book 'Been There, Mythbusted That' by founder Daniel Fong.

UVC's core technology is a community-and-content operating stack rather than a software product: the underlying 'platform' is the recurring weekly programming at The Blue House (Cinema Church screenings, co-working nights, prayer gatherings, workshops) layered with multi-format media production (film, podcast, devotional, book) and flagship conferences such as the Uncommon Creators Conference and the Fearmakers Conference. There are no proprietary software products, AI features, APIs, or integrations disclosed in the available data.

The organization's business model is that of a faith-based non-profit supported by a mix of tax-deductible donations (the primary stream), project-based crowdfunding via Kickstarter (a 2024 book campaign raised $26,236 from 97 backers), and product sales of published devotionals and books through retail partners including Alabaster Co and Amazon. Event revenue is generated through free or low-cost community gatherings (e.g., $10 for dinner events) and conference ticket sales via Eventbrite. Distribution is primarily in-person in Southern California, with global reach for the podcast and book channels. Customer segments are horizontal personas (Christian Creatives as primary, with Christian Entrepreneurs and Spiritual Seekers as secondary), rather than enterprise accounts.

Name

Uncommon Voices Collective

Legal name

Uncommon Voices Collective

Website

https://uncommonvoices.faith

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Uncommon Voices Collective is a 2021-founded U.S. non-profit community that nurtures Christian storytellers through films, devotionals, podcasts, books, conferences, and weekly gatherings at The Blue House in Pasadena, California.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Faith-based creative community services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Civic and Social Organizations (8134), Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers (711510)

SIC

Books: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2731), Miscellaneous Publishing (2741)

akta.pro primary industry

Cultural Centers & Community Cultural Organizations (BPAGAHAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Performing Arts Organizations (Theater, Dance, Opera, Music) (BPAGAHAB), Media Arts & Film/Photography Nonprofits (BPAGAHAJ), Literary Arts & Writing Organizations (BPAGAHAK)

Keywords

• Faith-based media
• Christian storytelling
• Devotional publishing
• Creative community events
• Religious film production

Headquarters

HQ city

South Pasadena

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Donations and Patron Support: The organization operates on donation and patron support, with a Federal EIN (85-3239459) for tax-deductible contributions. Founding Patrons provide ongoing partnership to support the organization's vision of addressing societal issues through faith-based narratives.
2. Crowdfunding Campaigns: Project-based crowdfunding through platforms like Kickstarter for specific creative works. The 'Been There, Mythbusted That' book campaign raised $26,236 from 97 backers, exceeding the $10,000 goal within the first day.
3. Product Sales: Sale of published devotional products including 'Don't Look Away' published by Alabaster Co, and book sales through Amazon.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Uncommon Voices Collective is a nonprofit creative community that produces and distributes Christian faith-based media including short films, devotional books, podcasts, and published works, and hosts conferences, workshops, and weekly gatherings at its Pasadena-based community hub (The Blue House) to nurture Christian storytellers, artists, and entrepreneurs. The organization operates primarily through community events, content production, and donation-based funding to support faith-based creative expression.

Product overview

Uncommon Voices Collective is a community of Christian creatives founded in 2021, offering a portfolio of faith-based media products and community programs. The organization produces award-winning short films (Refuse), devotional books (Don't Look Away), podcasts (Be Afraid), and published books (Been There, Mythbusted That). It operates flagship conferences (Uncommon Creators Conference, Fearmakers Conference) and maintains The Blue House, a physical gathering space in Pasadena for weekly community events including Cinema Church, workshops, and co-working nights. The company also publishes a weekly film and theology newsletter.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Be Afraid: Podcast exploring fear, faith, and horror in contemporary film and television, hosted by Kutter Callaway
• Don't Look Away
• Refuse
• Been There, Mythbusted That
• Fearmakers Conference
• Uncommon Creators Conference
• The Blue House
• Cinema Church
• Uncommon Mastermind

Products and services

• Refuse Award-winning short film exploring addiction, mental health, and recovery through the lens of a Korean-American family dealing with grief and supernatural horror, produced for faith-based and general film festival audiences.
• Don't Look Away Devotional book published by Alabaster Co that invites readers to explore profound and dark stories within Scripture and their relationship to faith and redemption, targeted at Christian readers seeking deeper scriptural engagement.
• Be Afraid Podcast hosted by Kutter Callaway exploring horror films and television through theological and psychological perspectives, examining fear, faith, and why audiences are drawn to scary stories, distributed globally via Christianity Today's podcast network.
• Been There, Mythbusted That Book by Daniel Fong challenging readers to question unexamined beliefs and ideologies, examining motivations and values through personal narrative and theological exploration, available on Amazon and other retail channels.
• Uncommon Creators Conference Annual flagship conference bringing together Christian creatives, artists, and entrepreneurs for worship, speakers, panels, workshops, and networking opportunities, held at Tapestry LA Church in Los Angeles.
• Fearmakers Conference Conference exploring the intersection of faith and horror, bringing together filmmakers, artists, theologians, and horror enthusiasts to examine how horror illuminates existential truths.
• The Blue House Physical gathering space and sanctuary in Pasadena serving as the central hub for UVC community gatherings, weekly events, film screenings, workshops, and collaborative creative projects, open to Christian creatives, entrepreneurs, and spiritual seekers.
• Gatherings & Workshops Regular community programming including Co-Working Nights, Cinema Church screenings, Prayer Nights, Poetry Workshops, Run Club, and Board Game Nights held at The Blue House and additional Pasadena event space.
• Film & Theology Newsletter Weekly newsletter offering film and theology analysis, exploring how films intersect with faith perspectives through thoughtful commentary and reviews of current releases, delivered via Mailchimp.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered moderate, minor and core.

• WindridermoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization supporting the faith-based creative community mission. Listed as a partner on UVC's team page.
• Wedgwood CirclemoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization listed on UVC's team page, supporting the Christian creative community.
• Cyclical Los AngelesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization listed on UVC's team page.
• Fuller Theological SeminarymoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner; founder Daniel Fong pursued theological studies at Fuller Theological Seminary and is pursuing PhD in theology of business. Kutter Callaway serves as Theologian in Residence.
• Alabaster CocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPublisher of UVC's devotional 'Don't Look Away'. Alabaster Co publishes the sold-out devotional that was featured on The Holy Post.
• Christianity TodaycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPodcast distribution partner hosting the 'Be Afraid' podcast on Christianity Today's podcast network.
• Million Dollar Baby (MDB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConnected organization; founder Daniel Fong founded Million Dollar Baby alongside his wife Mary Ann. UVC CEO of MDB is board member. Multiple shared board members including Teddy Fong (CRO of MDB) and Daniel Fong (CEO of MDB).
• Six StudiosmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounder Tracy Fong is founder of Six Studios and serves on UVC board.
• Tshua FoundationmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounder Jennifer Pelling is founder of Tshua Foundation and serves on UVC board.
• Tapestry LA ChurchminorOthersVenue partner for the Uncommon Creators Conference at 1521 South Hill St, Los Angeles.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• The Colossian Forum: Faith-rooted organization engaging culture and the arts through conversation and formation. Comparable as a smaller faith-and-culture organization with an emerging profile, though focused on dialogue rather than media production.

Others

• Fuller Theological Seminary: Academic theological institution; UVC founder Daniel Fong is pursuing a PhD there and Kutter Callaway serves at UVC from that ecosystem. Adjacent enabling institution providing theological credibility.
• Alabaster Co: Christian devotional publisher that distributes UVC's 'Don't Look Away'. Acts as a publishing infrastructure partner rather than a direct competitor, but is adjacent to the faith-creative publishing space.

Direct peers

• Catalyst: Faith-based conference and community platform focused on leadership and formation. Comparable to UVC's Uncommon Creators Conference and community-formation model, though oriented toward broader Christian leadership rather than creatives specifically.
• Image Journal: Literary and visual arts journal exploring Christianity and the arts. Comparable to UVC's literary/artistic publishing and devotional output (e.g., 'Don't Look Away') within a faith-and-creative framing.
• Q Ideas: Christian organization convening leaders at the intersection of faith and culture through conferences and content. Comparable to UVC's conferences and faith-and-culture programming for creatives.
• Christians in the Visual Arts (CIVA): Membership community for Christians working across visual and creative disciplines. Comparable to UVC's community of Christian creatives and the film/devotional production work it incubates.
• The Liturgists: Faith-rooted podcasting network exploring spirituality through art, music, and storytelling. Closely comparable to UVC's Be Afraid podcast model and its community of faith-engaged creatives wrestling with hard questions.

Broad incumbents

• Sojourners: Established faith-rooted media and advocacy organization engaging culture, social issues, and creative voices. Comparable as a faith-based media/community organization, though oriented toward social justice rather than horror/arts.
• Christianity Today: Established broad Christian media outlet and podcast network. Functions as both a distribution partner (hosts Be Afraid) and an incumbent in the wider Christian content space where UVC operates.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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