Crosswalk Talk: Celebrity Christian Interviews

TV personalities Willie and Korie Robertson discuss the inspiring film about Willie's parents, Phil and Kay Robertson. The children of Duck Dynasty patriarch Phil Robertson say an the movie about his spiritual transformation testifies to the power of the gospel. That film, The Blind, opened in theaters last September and followed the love story of Phil and Kay Robertson, his battle with alcoholism, and the struggles that nearly tore the family apart. Eventually, he found Jesus. It stars Aron Von Andrian as Phil Robertson and Amelia Eve as Kay Robertson. Jase Robertson, his son, was about 7 when his father underwent the transformation from an angry man to a man after God's heart. He says it was tough watching the film. Watch the Video Interview:  https://youtu.be/tWK2MTHg5us?si=Kif5wzXmF8hW02iU  Read the Companion Article:  https://www.christianheadlines.com/contributors/michael-foust/the-blind-movie-is-a-testimony-to-the-power-of-god-jase-robertson-says.html  *Please note: This interview was originally conducted in August 2023. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Kingdom Story Company's new movie Ordinary Angels, set to release February 23, tells the true story of a hairdresser who rallies a community and a church to assist a widower whose young daughter is critically ill. Set in Louisville, Ky., during the 1990s, the film stars Alan Ritchson as the widower, Ed Schmitt, and two-time Academy Award winner Hilary Swank as the hairdresser, Sharon Stevens. "It's a miracle story," says producer Andy Erwin. The film, he said, "shows the gospel in action." "It puts kind of hands and feet to the gospel," he said. "This is just a great case study of how to get involved to do the next right thing as far as ministry, as far as outreach, as far as compassion towards people that are hurting in your community – you never know what somebody's going through next door. You never know what obstacles they're facing. And sometimes we stay so busy, especially in church culture, that we never slow down enough to figure out what, what's going on, and how can I help? I think this movie really shows a person that was willing to do that for a stranger. And then it inspired this church to make a difference."   🎥 Watch the video: https://youtu.be/UicSxNygR-w  Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

In this interview, Michael Foust sits down with actor Neal McDonough to talk about his role in Angel Studios' new sci-fi film, The Shift. He also touches on his faith, his decision not to kiss co-stars on screen, and how prayer changed his career.   🎥 Watch the interview: https://youtu.be/bc_rQ5VeN5I    Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

In today’s episode of Crosswalk Talk, Michael talks with actress Candace Cameron Bure about her new TV network, Great American Family, and how her faith has shaped her career. "As our country becomes more and more divided over social issues, it's also become more important for me as a woman, as a mother, as a person in our industry to be able to have a voice for what's important to me," Bure says. "And that's my Christian faith. And so making movies that have more faith content has become more important to me as I've gotten older." They also discuss her new book club for kids, The Generous Kids Book Club. It’s a book club for kids 4-12 and each month the book that is chosen teaches about a certain value or virtue.   Resources: The Generous Kids Book Club: https://generousfamily.com/generous-kids-book-club/  The Great American Family Network: https://www.greatamericanfamily.com/    Hear from Great American Family Actresses: Danica McKellar Interview: https://apple.co/3SFP76X  Jen Lilley Interview: https://apple.co/3UB94hR    Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

The actress and singer who is known for her breakout role in the Dolphin Tale movies and who stars in the new Great American Pure Flix series Going Home says her faith has helped her stay grounded during various trials and is the “whole point” of living. Related story: https://www.christianheadlines.com/contributors/michael-foust/dolphin-tale-actress-cozi-zuehlsdorff-finds-her-strength-in-christ.html Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Kevin Quinn is an actor and singer best known for his roles in A Week Away and Bunk'd. In this interview with Michael Foust, Quinn talks about his faith, battle with mental health, and new album 'Real Me,'  which dropped January 19. Podcast Host Michael Foust has covered the intersection of faith and news for 20 years. His stories have appeared in Baptist Press, Christianity Today, The Christian Post, the Leaf-Chronicle, the Toronto Star and the Knoxville News-Sentinel. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Michael Foust recently sat down with Kay Robertson of "Duck Dynasty" fame to talk about "The Blind," the new movie detailing the highs and lows of her marriage to patriarch Phil Robertson. The matriarch of the Duck Dynasty business empire says she hopes the upcoming film about her family will encourage couples to “fight for” their marriage when all hope seems lost, just as she did when her husband Phil kicked her and the children out of the home when they were younger. The Blind (PG-13), scheduled to be released in theaters Sept. 28, tells the story of how Phil and Kay Robertson fell in love and then persevered during a split. Phil’s battles with anger and alcohol addiction are central to the plot. During one key scene, an out-of-control and drunk Phil kicks Kay and their young kids out of the house at night. The scene is based on a real-life event. “When Phil put us out, that was a humbling moment, a very humbling moment. And the boys were confused. They cried. I cried,” Kay Robertson told Christian Headlines. “... The boys would say, ‘Mom is daddy coming? Is daddy coming?’ And I'd say, ‘We're just gonna pray for him. We're gonna pray for him.’ And I said, ‘But we don't want him like he is, because the devil has a hold of him.’ And I would even say, ‘The devil is who's controlling your dad right now. And that's why he acts bad. He's a good man. But he needs God. And he needs the devil out of his life.’ And our boys would just pray for him every night.” At the time, Phil Robertson was managing a bar. The Phil Robertson that Americans know today – a reality star businessman who wears his Christian faith on his sleeve – was years away. Watch the Video Interview:  https://youtu.be/Key3LMpt9JQ?si=_TExHPHJOPJHeToW  Read the Companion Article:  https://www.christianheadlines.com/contributors/michael-foust/kay-robertson-recalls-the-night-a-drunk-phil-kicked-her-out-fight-for-your-marriage-she-says.html  *Please note: This interview was originally conducted in September 2023. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Michael Foust recently sat down with Angel Studios' Vice President and Head of Theatrical Distribution Brandon Purdie to discuss the success of the studio's new film "Sound of Freedom." The studio behind box office hits Sound of Freedom and His Only Son is transforming the industry with a movie-making model that flips the script on how films traditionally have been made, an executive at the studio says. Brandon Purdie, vice president and head of theatrical distribution at Angel Studios, told Christian Headlines that Angel’s unique model is one of the secrets behind the company’s stunning success. Sound of Freedom opened as the No. 1 movie in America and will pass $100 million gross in the coming days despite few in Hollywood giving it a chance to succeed. The studio’s first release this year, His Only Son, surprised movie observers by opening at No. 3 the weekend before Easter. “The theater chains are incredibly excited” about Angel’s success, Purdie said. Watch the Video Interview:  https://youtu.be/MGEGPujl9NY?si=l11BSfPjlT-n9dn0  Read the Companion Article:  https://www.christianheadlines.com/contributors/michael-foust/angel-studios-is-revolutionizing-hollywood-forever-exec-says-this-is-a-game-changer.html  *Please note: This interview was originally conducted in July 2023. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

The award-winning director who helped make Jesus Revolution and I Can Only Imagine box office hits says the goal behind his latest project is to build a faith-based, values-driven movie studio that will transform society with stories of hope and that will stand the test of time by outliving the people who founded it.  Director Jon Erwin last week announced he had co-founded a groundbreaking new independent studio, The Wonder Project, that already has more than $75 million in seed and Series A funding and that will create movies and television shows for the faith- and values-oriented audience. Erwin will serve as the chief content officer, while co-founder Kelly Merryman Hoogstraten, a former Netflix and YouTube executive, will serve as CEO.  Read the companion article: https://shorturl.at/eopvN Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2sB8JK7N1fQ  Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Michael Foust recently sat down with actress Rose Reid to discuss her upcoming show 'A Thousand Tomorrows.' Here is a look at their conversation: Actress Rose Reid didn’t have to think long before accepting a role in the new Pure Flix series 'A Thousand Tomorrows', which follows the story of a female barrel racer who falls in love with a bull rider. Reid grew up around horses. In fact, she was actually a barrel racer. “When I was born, [my mom] was like, this girl is going to ride [horses] before she rides bicycles. So indeed I did,” Reid told Christian Headlines, laughing. Reading the script, she said, was like a dream come true. “This is exactly what I've always dreamed of doing.’ And it was just such a dream to get to work with the animals again,” she said. 'A Thousand Tomorrows' is based on the bestselling novel by Karen Kingsbury and tells the story of a cocky bull rider named Cody Gunnar (Colin Ford) who has a history of pushing people away until he meets Reid’s character, Ali Daniels. Kingsbury and her son Tyler Russell co-wrote the script. The Pure Flix series is about faith, Reid said, but the story is not “sugar-coated.” Watch the Video Interview:  https://youtu.be/3ObSRFgNjt4?si=L1KPKXKdaZZ1Y7XA  Read the Companion Article: https://www.christianheadlines.com/contributors/michael-foust/it-is-a-story-of-faith-actress-rose-reid-says-of-karen-kingsbury-tv-series-a-thousand-tomorrows.html  *Please note: This interview was originally conducted in February 2023. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.