A Jesus Mission

Brent & Danielle Gudgel

Missionaries | Merced, California, USA

Brent and Danielle Gudgel are passionate storytellers and ministry leaders who have dedicated their lives to helping people see and hear the work of God through the power of film and media. Together they lead Deidox, a Christian media missions group, whose mission is to help the Church reflect Christ and redeem culture by creating compelling stories that inspire faith, discipleship, and gospel engagement.

Brent serves as a Director, bringing more than two decades of experience as a documentary filmmaker. He has directed hundreds of short documentaries for churches, nonprofits, and ministries around the world, and is the director of the acclaimed feature documentary Free Burma Rangers, which became the top theatrical documentary of 2020 before reaching millions more viewers through streaming platforms. Throughout his career, Brent has been passionate about equipping ministries to tell meaningful stories that move people beyond information and toward transformation.

Danielle serves as film producer, outreach coordinator, and storytelling trainer, helping cultivate partnerships, guide ministry growth, and strengthen the organization’s mission. She is deeply committed to helping churches, donors, and Christian creatives work together. Alongside Brent, she has helped shape Deidox‘s vision of empowering local churches and ministry leaders to become effective storytellers who proclaim God’s work in their communities and beyond.

Building on nearly two decades of ministry, Brent and Danielle continue to champion the belief that storytelling is a powerful tool for discipleship and mission.