Surrender, Storytelling & Zebedee — Nick Shakoour on Faith and The Chosen

July 15, 2025
00:00 27:18
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In today’s episode of Crosswalk Talk, host Michael Foust sits down with actor and storyteller Nick Shakoour, known for his role as Zebedee in The Chosen. But there’s much more to Nick’s journey than what you’ve seen on screen.

From his early career in voice acting and animation to discovering a deeper calling in faith-based storytelling, Nick opens up about how God radically transformed his career and heart. This is a conversation about obedience, purpose, and surrender—both in the entertainment world and in daily life.

🎧 In This Episode, You’ll Hear:

  • Nick’s journey from animation to The Chosen

  • How his faith reshaped his view of success

  • What playing Zebedee taught him about fatherhood and strength

  • The role of surrender in his creative calling

  • A behind-the-scenes look at how The Chosen humanizes the Gospel

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Michael Foust has covered the intersection of faith and culture for more than two decades. His stories have appeared in the Knoxville News Sentinel, Christianity Today, Toronto Star and Baptist Press.

Michael enjoys popcorn, college football, history, hiking, growing tomatoes, and watching his children play sports. He is a graduate of the University of Tennessee and Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, husband to his amazing wife, Julie, and the father of four super kids.
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