Crosswalk Talk: Celebrity Christian Interviews

A discussion with 89-year-old Pat Boone isn’t merely a trip down memory lane. The energetic singer and actor -- who is celebrating 70 years in entertainment -- is still busy. He has a new album, Country Jubilee, with 25 songs, including the whimsical tune Grits. He has a new faith-centric book, If, that urges readers to consider their eternal destiny.  He plays Thomas Jefferson in an upcoming film, An American Miracle: Divine Providence in the Rise of the Republic. Boone’s character is portrayed in the new movie Reagan, which stars Dennis Quaid as the former president and is scheduled for an August release. While other music stars were falling into temptation -- if not dying in drug overdoses -- Boone stayed true to his Christian faith. Raised in the church, Boone had a wife and children as he was rising to stardom. His public image became one of a church-going rock star. “I was so blessed. …This platform was given to me miraculously -- and for a reason... I sensed it. I knew that God gave me a platform from which I could express my own faith and my own life, my lifestyle, without having to make any explanations.” Watch the accompanying video here: https://www.christianheadlines.com/contributors/michael-foust/pat-boone-friendship-elvis-reagan-god.html  Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

What can we learn about the story of Dagon and how does it fit into our lives? This bonus episode from "The Crosswalk Devotional" will give you some questions and hopefully some answers too. If you want to hear more, consider subscribing to "The Crosswalk Devotional" on Spotify, or Apple today! "Even as believers in Christ, we are prone to fall into the temptations to make "gods" out of people places or things. But they all fail in comparison to Jesus." - Emma Danzey SUBSCRIBE to our sister podcasts:Your Daily Prayer: https://www.lifeaudio.com/your-daily-prayer/Your Daily Bible Verse: https://www.lifeaudio.com/your-daily-bible-verse/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Legendary actor Dennis Quaid is calling his new gospel album an “autobiographical” record, saying it tells the story of a man who was searching for purpose until he filled his “God-sized hole” through his Christian faith. Fallen: A Gospel Record for Sinners is Quaid’s debut gospel album and includes seven hymns/classics and five original songs. His faith, he said, has grown deeper as he’s grown older. “I lean on God. I talk to Him every day,” Quaid said. “...I talk to God about problems. …And gratitude for the blessings that I have. …It’s having somebody to talk to.” His new faith is filling the void in his life that drugs could not, he said. “And everybody has that -- they try to fill that with relationships or with drugs or with money or with whatever it is, you know, our heart’s desire,” he said. “...What we're really looking for is to fill that …God-sized hole.” Read the accompanying article: https://www.christianheadlines.com/contributors/michael-foust/dennis-quaid-faith-i-have-a-personal-relationship-with-jesus.html   Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Filmmaker and Duck Dynasty star Korie Robertson says the new movie about her father-in-law’s dramatic change is proof that redemption is possible for anyone. “No one's too far gone for the love of Jesus,” said Korie. “I think there's this narrative that people can't change – like, once you're one person, then that's who you are. But with Jesus, people really can change. Lives can change and turn around – totally. And marriages can be saved. Families can be changed. Generations can be changed forever.” Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Dove Award-winning singer Colton Dixon says his three-year-old twin daughters have helped deepen his faith and have helped him understand the love of God in a way he previously did not understand. His wife, Annie, gave birth to Ava Dior and Athens Elizabeth in 2020, and the girls turned three last August. “We're heirs to the throne, and He loves us unconditionally. I love my kids unconditionally,” said Dixon.  Listen to hear more! You can watch the accompanying video interview here. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Great American Family CEO Bill Abbott reflects on the genesis of the family-friendly platform and its mission to offer programming that promotes faith, family, and country. "We are just 100 percent focused and relentless about being a reliable destination that families can feel comfortable watching," he said. Watch the accompanying video here. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Luke Smallbone was nearly five when his parents -- David and Helen Smallbone -- traveled from Australia to the United States with big dreams but were forced to chase odd jobs when David's job fell through. The entire family pitched in to help by cleaning houses and mowing lawns, among other things. His parents, he said, refused to "give up on faith" or "give up on Jesus." Their story is retold in the upcoming movie Unsung Hero, which is scheduled to release in theaters on April 26. It stars Daisy Betts, Candace Cameron Bure, and Lucas Black. You can read the accompanying article here: https://www.christianheadlines.com/contributors/michael-foust/luke-smallbone-on-the-power-of-family-its-more-important-than-it-ever-has-been.html  Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Actress Catherine Lidstone was hiking near her home in Los Angeles when she learned of an opportunity that, eventually, would make her face seen by millions. It was on that hike that she bumped into an actor friend who had just landed a role in a new Bible-based television series, The Chosen. At the time, she was filming a series on Fox, Proven Innocent, but the possibility of appearing in a faith-based project about Jesus piqued her interest. After all, it aligned with her Christian faith. It also would provide another job.  “He was like, ‘I have no idea where this is gonna go if it's gonna succeed or fail. It's a pilot… It's very low budget.’” The series has grown from a low-budget pilot to a multi-million-dollar global hit.  Read the accompanying story here: https://www.crosswalk.com/video/catherine-lidstone-of-the-chosen-on-faith-and-her-love-of-scripture.html Watch the YouTube video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-_uWfYNSEo  Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

The non-profit Come and See Foundation has a goal of translating The Chosen into 600 languages, and CEO Stan Jantz recently spoke to Crosswalk Talk to update fans on its progress. From the villages of Madagascar to the cities of the Middle East, people around the world are hearing the hope and truth of the gospel through the hit series, Jantz said. “The gospel is a global gospel,” he said. “We're told in Scripture to make disciples of all nations.” Jantz also explained the other “pillars” of the Come and See Foundation, including its goal of ensuring the series remains free.  Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Filmmaker Alejandro Monteverde is the director behind Cabrini, Sound of Freedom, Bella and Little Boy. Cabrini tells the story of an Italian woman who moved to New York City in the late 1800s and overcame racism and sexism to serve the poor and launch a hospital. The organization she founded launched hundreds of hospitals, orphanages and schools around the world. Watch the companion video and read Michael's article on Monteverde here: https://www.christianity.com/videos/video-features/cabrini-director-alejandro-monteverde-on-faith-and-filmmaking.html  Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.