Crosswalk Talk: Celebrity Christian Interviews

For years, Rachel Purcell sang country music under her maiden name, Wammack. She collaborated with Reba McEntire, Rascal Flatts, and Trisha Yearwood and even sang at the Grand Ole Opry. But in 2024, she switched to Christian music, signing with Centricity. Her new single, Show Up, powerfully reflects her faith. Want more celebrity Christian interviews, movie reviews and music reviews? Visit Crosswalk.com! Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Actors Zachary Levi and Jacob Laval star in the new faith-based movie The Unbreakable Boy, which tells the story of one family's fight to help their son, who has autism and brittle-bone disease. It's from the state studio Kingdom Story, which released Jesus Revolution and I Can Only Imagine. The film is rated PG for strong thematic material, alcohol abuse, language, and some violence. Want more faith-filled movie reviews, music reviews and celebrity Christian interviews? Visit Crosswalk.com! Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Bill Gaither, the six-time Grammy winner, reflects on the popularity of his music and that of the Gaither Gospel Hour (Homecoming) videos. He also sings a few of his favorite songs. He has a new series, "The Gaither Gospel Hour," which airs every Saturday night on TBN. Want more celebrity Christian music reviews, movie reviews and faith-filled content? Visit Crosswalk.com! Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Actor Stelio Savante is one of the most well-known faces in faith content, having starred in The Chosen, Pursuit of Freedom, Nefarious, and his newest project, Between Borders, which follows the story of an Armenian family battling persecution. The film, he says, spotlights "hope and strength in weakness." Want more celebrity Christian interviews, movie reviews and music reviews? Visit Crosswalk.com! Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

VeggieTales Co-Creator Mike Nawrocki is launching a new series, Dead Sea Squirrels, with a timeless gospel-centered mission: teaching children the Bible. The series follows the adventures of Merle and Pearl, a pair of squirrels who have been petrified in sea salt and stuck in a Dead Sea cave for 2,000 years and are now thrilled to tell kids about Jesus. It features the voices of Matthew West, Bart Millard, Ellie Holcomb, and Phil Vischer, among others. Dead Sea Squirrels launches on Minno on Feb. 14. Want more Christian celebrity interviews, movie and music reviews? Visit Crosswalk.com! Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Years ago, Nate Deen was caught in a cycle of homelessness and jail. Then a teacher named Stan stepped into his life and gave him a second chance. Nate's story is retold in the new Angel Studios movie "Brave the Dark," which highlights the power of compassion and resilience one person can have on another's life. Nate wants the movie to ignite a wave of kindness within viewers. Want more celebrity Christian interviews, movie reviews and music reviews? Visit Crosswalk.com! Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Director Kyle Roberts' new faith-inspired movie "What Rhymes with Reason" confronts teen mental health and suicide while emphasizing hope—a key element he believes was missing in the Netflix series "13 Reasons Why." The film, now on home video, also steers clear of glamorizing the topic. Want more celebrity Christian interviews, movie reviews and music reviews? Visit Crosswalk.com! Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Dr. Ming Wang is renowned worldwide for his groundbreaking achievements in ophthalmology, but less widely known is his extraordinary journey through persecution in China, which ultimately led him to embrace freedom and faith in Christ. His story is retold in the new movie Sight. In this interview, Wang and actor Terry Chen -- who portrays -- talk about Wang's life. Want more faith-filled, celebrity Christian interviews, movie reviews, and music reviews? Visit Crosswalk.com! Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

The institution of marriage is facing a crisis, and ministry leaders Jimmy and Irene Rollins have dedicated their lives to saving it. Years ago, the couple faced a crisis that threatened to destroy their own marriage, but they watched Christ step in and restore it. Their new book, Two Equals One: A Marriage Equation for Love, Laughter, and Longevity, offers tips for a thriving marriage. Want more celebrity Christian interviews, movie reviews and music reviews? Visit Crosswalk.com! Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Jeannie Ortega once basked in the spotlight of mainstream pop music, achieving Billboard chart success and touring as an opening act for Rihanna. But it left her feeling empty, searching for purpose. Then, at age 19, a friend invited her to church. "There has to be something else. There has to be more to life," she remembers thinking. Today, Ortega is a CCM artist spreading a message of hope. Her latest album is Letting Go. Want more celebrity Christian interviews, movie reviews and music reviews? Head over to Crosswalk.com! Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.