How Faith Shaped Ronald Reagan’s Presidency | Interview with Dennis Quaid at the Reagan Ranch
Faith, character, and American destiny take center stage at the historic Reagan Ranch in this special episode featuring acclaimed actor Dennis Quaid and pastor Pastor Greg Laurie. Together, they explore Quaid's playing Reagan in the 2024 movie, Reagan, and Ronald Reagan’s deep spiritual roots, humble leadership, and transformative legacy as president, weaving in inspiring stories from Quaid’s own journey with a godly mother and an alcoholic father. From the cowboy mystique to Reagan’s favorite books, listeners will discover how faith shapes nation-builders, and why principles matter more than party lines. Tune in for moving insights on revival, courage, and the true source of hope. Don’t miss this conversation.
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 Reagan’s Optimism in a Declining America
02:20 Dennis Quaid Connects with Reagan’s Humility
04:04 Reagan’s Childhood Book That Shaped His Faith
05:40 Reagan’s Thoughtfulness Toward Secret Service
13:05 Parallels Between Reagan’s Life and Dennis Quaid’s Own Story
17:05 Reagan’s Struggles and Triumphs Beyond Hollywood
18:22 Filming the “Tear Down This Wall” Moment
19:04 Living with Nuclear Fear in the Cold War Era
21:35 Reagan’s Deep Faith and Biblical Foundations
23:05 The Jesus Revolution’s Impact on American Culture
24:24 Why Reagan Earned Iran’s Respect After Inauguration
26:14 Cowboy & Actor: How Reagan’s Image Changed Politics
29:00 Quaid’s Family Bible and Mother’s Spiritual Awakening
30:07 Lessons for America: Faith, Unity, and Principles
32:11 School Prayer, Morality, and National Identity
34:30 The Need for Another Spiritual Awakening Today
35:29 Billy Graham, Reagan, and Presidential Faith
37:12 Dinner Party: Quaid’s Dream Historical Guests
39:07 Reagan’s “Warmonger” Label and Cold War Victory
41:03 Why Reagan’s Story Resonates Beyond Politics
42:50 Pastor Laurie’s Call: Only Christ Can Fill the Void
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In 1990, Laurie founded the Harvest Crusades, a series of large-scale evangelistic events designed to present the gospel to broad audiences. These events have since drawn more than 11.5 million participants in person and online. In 2012, he launched Harvest America, a nationwide outreach event that utilized HD livestreaming to broadcast to thousands of venues across the United States. Collectively, these efforts have resulted in over 700,000 documented professions of faith.
A prolific author, Laurie has written over 70 books, including House of David, Billy Graham: The Man I Knew, Steve McQueen: The Salvation of an American Icon, Revelation: A Book of Promises, and Jesus Revolution.
His filmography includes Lost Boy: The Next Chapter, Hope for Hurting Hearts, Steve McQueen: American Icon, and Johnny Cash: The Redemption of an American Icon. In 2023, Greg and Cathe Laurie’s life and conversion during the Jesus Movement of the 1960s and ‘70s were depicted in the Lionsgate film Jesus Revolution, starring Kelsey Grammer and Jonathan Roumie.
Greg Laurie has been married to Cathe Laurie for over 51 years. They have two sons and five grandchildren.
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