Crosswalk Talk: Celebrity Christian Interviews

Stephen Meyer, author, philosopher of science, and senior fellow at the Discovery Institute, has spent decades making the case that the universe points unmistakably to a designing mind. The Story of Everything is the cinematic adaptation of his book Return of the God Hypothesis, four years in the making and releasing in theaters April 30, bringing together 22 scientists and scholars to walk audiences through the discoveries that are pulling even skeptics back toward theism. Scientific evidence, intelligent design, and the digital code inside every living cell: Stephen walks through his three core arguments, the universe's finite beginning, the fine-tuning that made life possible against all odds, and the four-character digital code embedded in DNA that Bill Gates himself has compared to software more complex than anything humans have ever written. He also shares how he talks about this with Uber drivers and seatmates on airplanes, why college students are having their faith mocked out of them in university classrooms, and why he believes this film gives both believers and skeptics something they genuinely need. Highlights Why the idea of a designer behind the universe was the dominant view from ancient Greece through the scientific revolution How Darwin, Marx, and Freud together shifted the intellectual world toward materialism in the late 19th century The three arguments from Return of the God Hypothesis, a beginning, fine-tuning, and digital information in DNA Why Bill Gates' comparison of DNA to software is one of Meyer's most powerful 30-second arguments What the impasse in origin-of-life research reveals, and why chemistry simply does not move toward life on its own Why this film is something Christians can bring their skeptical friends to without fear Resources / Links / CTA 🌐 Stephen Meyer website: https://stephencmeyer.org 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drstephencmeyer 🎬 The Story of Everything 📖 Return of the God Hypothesis by Stephen Meyer 🌐 Follow, share, and explore more of Crosswalk Talk 👉 Follow, share, and subscribe for more faith-driven conversations on Lifeaudio Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

René Echevarria, award-winning television writer and producer known for his work on Star Trek and CSI, spent years wanting to make something he could share with his church. The Faithful: Women of the Bible is that project, a series premiering on Fox that tells the stories of Sarah, Hagar, Rebecca, Leah, and Rachel through their own eyes, and what it looks like to experience the call of God not from Abraham's perspective, but from the woman who woke up and found him gone. Bible storytelling, creative license, and a faith that came home through grief: René opens up about how the success of The Chosen and House of David cracked open the door for serious Scripture-based television on mainstream networks, how a Jewish rabbi and a Christian theologian kept the creative license honest, and what the ancient tradition of Midrash taught him about reading between the lines of Scripture. He also shares how losing his mother drew him back to church after years away, and why when his kids were born, he and his wife were baptized in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Malibu. Highlights How co-creator Carol Mendelson, head writer of the CSI franchise, shaped the women-first lens of the show What Midrash is and why a Jewish rabbi told René he was doing something with a 1000-year tradition behind it How The Chosen and House of David together created the Venn diagram moment that opened doors for faith content Why streaming and long-form storytelling let Scripture breathe in a way that two-hour Bible epics never could Losing his mother young, finding himself drawn back to church, and getting baptized in the Pacific Ocean off Malibu Why he is hosting a private premiere for his church family the night before the show airs Resources / Links / CTA 🎬 The Faithful: Women of the Bible 🌐 Follow, share, and explore more of Crosswalk Talk 👉 Follow, share, and subscribe for more faith-driven conversations on Lifeaudio Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Jay Lowder, evangelist and founder of Jay Lowder Harvest Ministries, has spent over 20 years doing one thing — full time evangelism. Recently he headlined a campus wide event at Stephen F. Austin University in Texas where more than 500 students made public decisions for Christ, so many that those not responding to the invitation were quietly asked to leave because there was not enough room to walk everyone through the follow up process. It was only the second time in two decades of ministry that has ever happened. College campuses, a generation hungry for something real, and a move of God that is unlike anything seen in a generation: Jay breaks down the difference between revival and awakening, why he believes what is happening right now on college campuses across America is unprecedented, and what it felt like to sense the presence of God so strongly in that room at SFA before a single student stood up. He also opens up about his own suicide attempt at 21, the evangelistic event that changed everything, and why the moment he saw students come to Christ he turned to his roommate and said that is what I will do with the rest of my life. Highlights Over 500 students made public decisions for Christ at Stephen F. Austin University The key difference between revival among believers and a true awakening among the lost Why college students are the most hungry demographic Jay has encountered in over two decades of evangelism How the pandemic, social media, and cultural emptiness are driving students toward Jesus What Jay was preaching from Matthew 7 and why Jesus saying "I never knew you" set the tone for the entire event His personal story, a suicide attempt at 21 and the night an evangelist's message about Jesus changed everything Why he believes God is strategically pouring out His Spirit on young people at this moment in history Resources / Links / CTA 🌐 Jay Lowder website: https://www.jaylowder.com 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jay_lowder 🌐 Follow, share, and explore more of Crosswalk Talk 👉 Follow, share, and subscribe for more faith-driven conversations on Lifeaudio Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Tim Timmons was given five years to live 25 years ago. Diagnosed with stage four incurable cancer, with tumors still on his liver today, he woke up again this morning. Featured in the new I Am Second film and at the heart of I Can Only Imagine 2, Tim shares what it has looked like to hold onto Jesus through decades of uncertainty, and why the hardest seasons of his life became the greatest gifts. Deconstruction, radical gratitude, and the practice of waking up with Jesus: Tim opens up about walking away from full-time ministry after 15 years, what he learned about the real church while hanging out at a rundown motel with homeless families and prostitutes, and why he quit working for God to simply be with Him. He also talks about how a chance friendship with Bart Millard became the heart of a major motion picture, what he writes on his wrist every single morning with a Sharpie, and why he believes if Jesus people actually practiced the heart of Jesus, the world would never be the same. Highlights Diagnosed with stage four incurable cancer 25 years ago and still waking up every day What deconstruction and reconstruction really looked like in his own faith journey Leaving a massive Orange County church to hang out with homeless families at a rundown motel Why he quit working for God and chose to simply live with Him instead How a casual friendship with Bart Millard became the story behind I Can Only Imagine 2 What Milo Ventimiglia brought to the role and why he acts more like Jesus than most Christians Tim knows What 10,000 Minutes is and why he believes Christians are fat on content but anemic on practice Resources / Links / CTA 🌐 Tim Timmons website: https://www.timtimmonsmusic.com 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timmonsmusic 🎬 I Can Only Imagine 2 🎬 I Am Second Films 📖 Waking Up Again: A Journey of Grief & Gratitude 🎙️ Ministry and Podcast: https://www.10000minutes.com 🌐 Follow, share, and explore more of Crosswalk Talk 👉 Follow, share, and subscribe for more faith-driven conversations on Lifeaudio Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Tommee Profitt, award-winning composer and producer, has spent years making cinematic music for movie trailers, TV shows, and artists like NF and TobyMac. Now he is turning that same epic, orchestral sound toward something deeply personal. The Resurrection of a King is a 19-song album that reimagines beloved hymns as modern worship anthems, featuring voices like CeCe Winans, Crowder, Jenn Johnson, and Ben Fuller. Tommee opens up about why he felt urgently called to make this project, and what it felt like to score the moment Jesus walked out of the tomb. Cinematic worship, the power of hymns, and a God the world desperately needs right now: Tommee shares why he believes the rich theology of classic hymns still has everything to say to a new generation, how a Friday night in a Michigan basement with his friend NF changed the trajectory of both their careers, and why after years of working in the mainstream music world, this album feels like a full-circle moment he did not see coming but could not ignore. Highlights How The Birth of a King Christmas album led to the idea for an Easter equivalent What cinematic sound means and why orchestral weight changes the way we experience worship What we lose when the church stops singing hymns and why their theology still matters The story of how a casual Friday night with NF led to a record deal and a career-defining moment The first time he heard his music in a Will Smith movie trailer and what that moment meant How 5 million monthly Spotify streams reflect a life built on making music that is emotional and powerful Why Resurrection of a King marks a full-circle shift back to his roots as a worship leader Resources / Links / CTA 🌐 Tommee Profitt website: https://www.tommeeprofitt.com 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tommeeprofitt 🎵 Album: The Resurrection of a King 🎵 Previous album: The Birth of a King 🌐 Follow, share, and explore more of Crosswalk Talk 👉 Follow, share, and subscribe for more faith-driven conversations on Lifeaudio Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Lee Strobel, author and Christian apologist, is executive producer of a compelling new documentary that makes the case that science and faith are not at odds — they never were. The Story of Everything, based on Stephen Meyer's book Return of the God Hypothesis, brings together some of the world's brightest scientific minds to examine the evidence for a designer behind the universe. Lee shares why he got behind this film, what he hopes it does for young believers sitting in skeptical classrooms, and why he believes the evidence is more than enough to put your trust in. Scientific evidence, faith under fire, and the God who matches the data: Lee walks through his go-to argument for the existence of God, why he believes most skepticism is personal before it is intellectual, and what he found when he investigated Christianity as a Yale-trained atheist and legal journalist. He also opens up about why fatherlessness and atheism are more connected than people realize, and what he wants both skeptics and Christians to walk away with after seeing this film. Highlights Why science, when done right, points powerfully toward the God of the Bible How Lee's high school science classes were a major step in his journey toward atheism The cosmological argument and what it reveals about the nature of the creator Why most rejection of God is personal before it is philosophical or scientific The surprising connection between fatherlessness and the rise of atheism in America What the film says to someone who wants to believe but worries the evidence isn't there Lee's own story, from Yale-trained atheist and Chicago Tribune journalist to follower of Christ Resources / Links / CTA 🌐 Lee Strobel website: https://leestrobel.com 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lee_strobel 📱 X: https://x.com/leestrobel 🎬 The Story of Everything: https://www.fathomentertainment.com 📖 Book: The Case for Heaven 📖 Book: Seeing the Supernatural 🌐 Follow, share, and explore more of Crosswalk Talk 👉 Follow, share, and subscribe for more faith-driven conversations on Lifeaudio Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Bryce Crawford, evangelist, podcaster, and host of the Bryce Crawford Podcast, has built a life and ministry around one thing — taking the love of Jesus to the streets, literally. From his Jesus in the Street ministry to the I Love Jesus Tour currently taking him across the country, Bryce carries a boldness for the gospel that is hard to miss and even harder to explain without knowing his story. He opens up about the night in December 2020 when he was at his lowest point and how a real encounter with Jesus changed everything. Faith, revival, and the hunger of a generation searching for truth: Bryce shares why he believes Gen Z is turning to Jesus in a way that is visible, tangible, and growing. He talks about what is driving the spiritual awakening he is witnessing on tour, why he believes boldness comes directly from the love God has shown him, and what he tells anyone who feels too timid to share their faith. This is a conversation about a life fully surrendered and a generation ready to hear the truth. Highlights Why Gen Z is tired of fake answers and turning to Jesus as the one real truth The role the pandemic played in sparking a hunger for God among young people His personal testimony, the night he planned to take his life and how Jesus met him there How street evangelism started, running up to strangers, saying Jesus loves you, and running away Why boldness is not a personality trait but a direct overflow of God's love His challenge to skeptics, inviting them to let their questions lead them to the evidence What people can expect when they show up to the I Love Jesus Tour Resources / Links / CTA 📱 Instagram 🎙️ Podcast: Bryce Crawford Podcast 🤝 Ministry: Jesus in the Street 🎤 I Love Jesus Tour: https://brycecrawfordconcerts.com/ 🌐 Follow, share, and explore more of Crosswalk Talk 👉 Follow, share, and subscribe for more faith-driven conversations on Lifeaudio Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Chris Tomlin, award-winning worship artist and songwriter, is stepping into one of the most meaningful projects of his career. The First Hymn is a new film built around the discovery of what many scholars believe is the oldest known Christian hymn, nearly 1,800 years old, found on a torn piece of papyrus in an Egyptian trash heap and preserved in a vault at Oxford. Chris opens up about what it felt like to be asked to bring something that precious back to life, and the responsibility that came with it. Ancient worship, the enduring power of hymns, and the everlasting King: Chris shares what this project stirred in him about the pure, unfiltered heart of praise, and why a song that old still has something powerful to say to the church today. He also gets real about what God is teaching him on the Winter Jam tour, how gathering with thousands of people in worship cuts through the noise of a broken world, and why after 30 years of leading people to God in song, it still moves him every single night. Highlights The discovery of the oldest known Christian hymn, found in a trash heap and preserved at Oxford Why the hymn references the Trinity a full century before the Council of Nicaea How historian and theologian John Dixon guided Chris and Ben Fielding through the creative process The difference between songs of deliverance and songs of transcendence, and why both matter What this ancient song reveals about the pure, undivided praise of the early church How Holy Forever and How Great Is Our God connect to that same eternal thread What God is teaching Chris on the Winter Jam tour and the hunger for worship he's witnessing Why he called his new album The King Is Still the King and the hope it points to Resources / Links / CTA 🌐 Chris Tomlin website: https://christomlin.com/ 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christomlin/ 🌐 The First Hymn movie: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt36458791/ 🎵 New album: The King Is Still the King 🎤 Winter Jam Tour: https://jamtour.com/ 🌐 Follow, share, and explore more of Crosswalk Talk 👉 Follow, share, and subscribe for more faith-driven conversations on Lifeaudio Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

David Pollack, college football Hall of Famer and former NFL player, shares how life-altering adversity—including a career-ending injury—reshaped his faith, purpose, and perspective. From losing everything he worked for in a single moment to rebuilding with intention, David opens up about how God used hardship to refine his identity, strengthen his family, and deepen his relationship with Christ. Christian resilience, overcoming adversity, and trusting God’s plan: David shares the heart behind his new book Every Day Counts. He talks about how his faith shifted from routine to relationship, what it looks like to slow down and truly listen to God, and how those lessons continue to shape the way he approaches life, purpose, and daily decisions. Highlights How a career-ending NFL injury became a turning point in faith and perspective Moving from transactional faith to a personal relationship with God The biblical principle of “be still” and learning to hear God’s voice Why adversity is inevitable—and how faith shapes your response The “50-40-10 rule” for discipline, growth, and personal excellence Finding purpose after setbacks in career, family, and life transitions The role of gratitude and perspective in navigating loss and change How everyday faith and consistency lead to lasting impact Resources / Links / CTA 🌐 David Pollack website: https://davidpollack.com/ 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidpollack47/ 📖 Book: Every Day Counts 🎙️ Podcast: See Ball Get Ball Follow, share, and explore more of Crosswalk Talk For more faith-driven conversations go to lifeaudio.com Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Faith, redemption, and the story of King David come to life as Zachary Levi unpacks the powerful themes behind David King of Israel—a gripping new series exploring one of the Bible’s most complex figures. From shepherd to king, David’s journey is filled with courage, failure, repentance, and unwavering pursuit of God’s heart—making it one of the most relatable stories in Scripture. Zachary shares how portraying David deepened his understanding of grace, highlighting a truth that resonates today: no failure is beyond redemption. He also opens up about his personal faith journey, his passion for storytelling that reflects truth without being preachy, and his bold vision for the future of faith-driven entertainment through his upcoming Wildwood Studios initiative. Highlights Why King David remains one of the most relatable figures in the Bible The tension between David’s greatest victories and deepest failures How the Psalms reveal raw, personal faith struggles still relevant today Zachary Levi’s personal faith journey and spiritual growth over time The importance of storytelling that leads with excellence—not agendas Inside the vision for Wildwood Studios and reshaping entertainment culture The core message: nothing can separate us from the love of God Resources & Links Mentioned David King of Israel (4-part series) Wildwood Studios (upcoming project) Watch the series: Fox Nation Zachary Levi on Instagram (search: @zacharylevi) Enjoyed this conversation? Follow and subscribe for more faith-driven interviews with actors, creators, and cultural influencers. Discover more powerful Christian podcasts and content at LifeAudio.com—your hub for faith, culture, and meaningful conversations. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.