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Crosswalk Talk: Celebrity Christian Interviews
Join us each week on Crosswalk Talk where we interview your favorite Christian celebrities. Hear how famous Christian figures keep their faith a priority in Hollywood and discover the best Christian movies, books, television, and other entertainment.
Some of our favorite interviews include:
⭐️ Chrissy Metz and Bradley Collins Discuss Their Heartwarming Children's Book on Prayer
⭐️ Patricia Heaton and David Hunt Talk Faith, Life and Their Adoption Film Unexpected
⭐️ Willie and Korie Robertson…
Episodes
Crosswalk Talk: Celebrity Christian InterviewsStelio Savante Talks Between Borders, Faith in Adversity and His Role in 'The Chosen'
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…
Crosswalk Talk: Celebrity Christian InterviewsVeggieTales Co-Creator Mike Nawrocki Unveils His New Series
VeggieTales Co-Creator Mike Nawrocki is launching a new series, Dead Sea Squirrels, with a timeless gospel-centered mission: teaching children the Bible. The…
Crosswalk Talk: Celebrity Christian InterviewsNate Deen of 'Brave the Dark' Says One Teacher’s Kindness Saved His Life
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…
Crosswalk Talk: Celebrity Christian InterviewsKyle Roberts Confronts Teen Suicide in Faith-Based ‘What Rhymes with Reason’
Director Kyle Roberts' new faith-inspired movie "What Rhymes with Reason" confronts teen mental health and suicide while emphasizing hope—a key element…
Crosswalk Talk: Celebrity Christian InterviewsEnduring Persecution during China’s Cultural Revolution: Renown Dr. Ming Wang Shares His Faith
Dr. Ming Wang is renowned worldwide for his groundbreaking achievements in ophthalmology, but less widely known is his extraordinary journey through…
Crosswalk Talk: Celebrity Christian InterviewsJimmy and Irene Rollins Are on a Mission to Save Marriages
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…
Crosswalk Talk: Celebrity Christian InterviewsJeannie Ortega: From Touring with Rihanna to Spreading the Gospel
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…
Crosswalk Talk: Celebrity Christian InterviewsActor Stelio Savante Issues 'Call to Prayer' for Los Angeles in Wake of Fires: 'It's Been Devastating'
Actor Stelio Savante is a Los Angeles resident known for such movies as Pursuit of Freedom, Infidel, Nefarious, and the upcoming movie Between Borders (Jan…
Crosswalk Talk: Celebrity Christian InterviewsFormer Disney Exec Rick Dempsey Explains Why "The Chosen" Is So Popular
For more than three decades, Rick Dempsey served as a vice president at Disney, working on such projects as "Beauty and the Beast," "Aladdin" and "The Lion…
Crosswalk Talk: Celebrity Christian InterviewsJill Wagner’s Real-Life Rom-Com: From Teen Love to Happily Ever After
Actress Jill Wagner has made a name for herself in Hallmark and Great American Family romantic comedies, but her own personal romance to her husband David has…
Crosswalk Talk: Celebrity Christian InterviewsJesse Hutch Says God Got His Attention with a Life-Saving Miracle: ‘I Should Be Dead’
Jesse Hutch says a near-death experience at age 21 changed the path of his life. "God definitely just was with me." He is involved in three new projects: the…
Crosswalk Talk: Celebrity Christian InterviewsUnspoken’s Chad Mattson Talks New Album and How God Saved Him from Addiction
Lead singer Chad Mattson of Unspoken discusses IV, the Christian band's first new album in five years. He also opens up about his recovery from alcohol and…
Crosswalk Talk: Celebrity Christian InterviewsAlexa PenaVega Testifies: The Body of Christ Has Carried Me during Loss
Actress Alexa PenaVega first captured audiences with her breakout role in the Spy Kids franchise. Since then, she has become a beloved star of romantic…
Crosswalk Talk: Celebrity Christian InterviewsDirector Ben Smallbone Discusses 'Homestead,' A Post-Apocalyptic Survival Drama
Director Ben Smallbone discusses the new Angel Studios movie Homestead, a post-apocalyptic movie that opens Dec. 20 and that follows families striving to…
Crosswalk Talk: Celebrity Christian InterviewsGeorge Foreman 'Got a Second Chance' from God after a Near-Death Experience
Pastor and former heavyweight boxing champion George Foreman opens up about his Christian faith and the near-death experience that once nearly killed him…
Crosswalk Talk: Celebrity Christian InterviewsRob Schneider Found Purpose in Christianity: 'It's a Pretty Beautiful Thing
Comedian Rob Schneider has a love for God and America. He also has a passion for family entertainment, as evidenced by his participation in a new Bentkey…
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Sarah Reeves on Blazing New Trails in Pop Music and Film: It’s a 'Unique Calling"
Christian singer Sarah Reeves is blazing new trails as an actress in a new movie, God's Here, and as a crossover pop star with such viral sensations as More…
Crosswalk Talk: Celebrity Christian InterviewsAaron Cole on Christian Hip-Hop's Evolution and Breaking Generational Curses
Christian hip-hop artist Aaron Cole is only 25, but he's been part of the Christian music scene for nearly a decade, first on TobyMac's label GoTee Records and…
Crosswalk Talk: Celebrity Christian InterviewsKingstone Comics' Art Ayris on Building a 'Marvel' for Bible Comics
Kingstone Media CEO Art Ayris discusses Kingstone Comics and U.S. Comics, two imprints transforming how children and teens learn not only about the Bible but…
Crosswalk Talk: Celebrity Christian InterviewsJen Lilley Talks Christmas Movies and Faith: 'I Just Really Love Jesus'
Jen Lilley has appeared in some 18 Christmas movies, including two new ones this year: Great American Family’s A Little Women's Christmas (Nov. 23) and…
Crosswalk Talk: Celebrity Christian InterviewsDirector Rich Hull on 'Fighting Spirit' and the Profound Calling of Combat Chaplains
Director Rich Hull opens up about his new documentary "Fighting Spirit," which follows the inspiring journey of combat chaplains from the past and present…
Crosswalk Talk: Celebrity Christian InterviewsHow a Japanese Pearl Harbor Pilot Found Christ
Author T. Martin Bennett discusses his book Wounded Tiger, which recounts the incredible true story of a Japanese pilot, Mitsuo Fuchida, who, led the attack on…
Crosswalk Talk: Celebrity Christian InterviewsMichael Reagan on His Father Ronald Reagan: 'His Faith Played a Huge Role in His Life'
Michael Reagan, the son of former President Ronald Reagan, says today’s politics could be improved greatly by embracing his father’s principles. He also says…
Crosswalk Talk: Celebrity Christian InterviewsFor King & Country’s Joel Smallbone Unpacks the Wonder of 'A Drummer Boy Christmas'
Joel Smallbone of the Grammy-nominated Christian group For King & Country opens up about their beloved holiday tradition, "A Drummer Boy Christmas," and an…
Crosswalk Talk: Celebrity Christian InterviewsDirector Todd Komarnicki Felt Led by God to Make 'Bonhoeffer'
Filmmaker Todd Komarnicki has been involved in some of the top family and inspiring movies in recent decades, including 2003's Elf and 2016's Sully. His latest…
Crosswalk Talk: Celebrity Christian InterviewsMac Powell: Don't Miss the ‘Abundance of Life’ in Christ
Mac Powell, the Grammy-winning singer who gained popularity in the band Third Day with such songs as Soul on Fire and Cry Out to Jesus has a new solo album…
Crosswalk Talk: Celebrity Christian InterviewsBill Abbott Declares: Great American Family Is Proud to Celebrate Faith, Family and Country
Great American Family CEO Bill Abbott discussed the network's past, present and future, including its annual “Great American Christmas” event, which features…
Crosswalk Talk: Celebrity Christian InterviewsBrandon Lake and Phil Wickham Are ‘Taking Ground for Jesus' on Tour
Brandon Lake and Phil Wickham traveled the country in 2023 and 2024 as part of their Summer Worship Nights Tour, featuring their award-winning music and their…
Crosswalk Talk: Celebrity Christian Interviews4 Common Myths Christians Believe about Politics (An Interview with Jeff Myers of Summit Ministries)
CEO Jeff Myers of Summit Ministries opens up about a new free online video series, “Should Christians Avoid Politics?” which challenges common perspectives and…
Crosswalk Talk: Celebrity Christian InterviewsEverett Osborne on Sweetwater, Faith and His Commercial with LeBron James
Everett Osborne opens up about his role in the Angel movie Sweetwater, in which he portrays the first African American to sign an NBA contract. Nat…
Crosswalk Talk: Celebrity Christian InterviewsCoach Denny Duron of 'God. Family. Football' Boldly Proclaims Christ to His Players
Denny Duron is the chancellor and head football coach at Louisiana’s Evangel Christian Academy, a private school whose team is spotlighted in a new…
Crosswalk Talk: Celebrity Christian InterviewsThe Wingfeather Saga's Chris Wall on Crafting Family-Friendly Fantasy
Chris Wall, creator of the animated series "Wingfeather Saga," discussed his background in animation, including his work on VeggieTales and his passion for…
Crosswalk Talk: Celebrity Christian InterviewsUPtv CEO Charley Humbard on the Importance of Family Programming
Charley Humbard, the CEO/founder of UPtv/UP Entertainment, opens up about the importance of family-friendly programming and 20 years of UPtv. "We go out of our…
Crosswalk Talk: Celebrity Christian InterviewsFilmmaker Kevin Downes: 'White Bird' Offers "Rush of Hope" America Needs
Filmmaker Kevin Downes of Kingdom Story Company explains why the new movie White Bird is a "rush of hope" America needs. "We're doing true-life stories that…
Crosswalk Talk: Celebrity Christian InterviewsDallas Jenkins on the Powerful Gospel Message in "The Greatest Christmas Pageant Ever"
Dallas Jenkins, the creator and director of "The Chosen," is the director of a new movie, "The Greatest Christmas Pageant Ever. " Based on a classic children's…
Crosswalk Talk: Celebrity Christian InterviewsMatthew West: "I Just Want to Make God Known"
Matthew West has 34 No. 1 songs as an artist and songwriter combined, but he says his primary goal is to spread the gospel. “I don't care about that -- I used…
Crosswalk Talk: Celebrity Christian InterviewsAlexandra Osteen on Growing Up in Ministry and Embracing Her Role in Worship
For Alexandra Osteen, growing up in a megachurch and being raised by parents who are recognized around the globe felt, surprisingly, normal. The daughter of…
Crosswalk Talk: Celebrity Christian InterviewsCoach Joe Kennedy, Fired for Praying, Says it's Time for Christians to 'Wake Up'
To this day, Coach Joe Kennedy looks back with bewilderment that a simple 30-second post-game prayer sparked a cultural battle and, ultimately, a Supreme Court…
Crosswalk Talk: Celebrity Christian InterviewsFilmmaker DeVon Franklin on Spreading the Gospel in Hollywood
Filmmaker and minister DeVon Franklin was a producer of Breakthrough, The Star, Miracles from Heaven and Flamin' Hot and recently signed a Netflix deal to…
Crosswalk Talk: Celebrity Christian InterviewsSkillet's John Cooper: 'We Have to Tell People about the Hope We Found in Christ'
The lead singer of the rock band Skillet says he wants the group's music to give hope to an angst-filled younger generation that is bombarded daily with…
Crosswalk Talk: Celebrity Christian InterviewsMessianic Rabbi Jason Sobel on Jesus, Messianic Judaism and traditions
Jason Sobel was a hard-working young Jewish man living in New York City who believed he knew the intricacies of his faith. But as he acknowledges now, he…
Crosswalk Talk: Celebrity Christian InterviewsCAIN's Logan Cain: 'God's Faithful Even When We're Not'
The award-winning CCM band renowned for their matching outfits and signature harmonies has channeled their talents into a children's book aimed at teaching…
Crosswalk Talk: Celebrity Christian InterviewsSonicflood's Rick Heil on Modern Worship and His Prayer for America
The pioneering Christian band who helped popularize modern worship and high-energy praise music is still singing about the love of God as it celebrates its…
Crosswalk Talk: Celebrity Christian InterviewsDennis Quaid on 'Reagan,' Faith and America's Need for Civility
Legendary actor Dennis Quaid says America can learn a lot from Ronald Reagan's friendship with politicians from across the aisle, including the Gipper's close…
Crosswalk Talk: Celebrity Christian InterviewsDean Cain Talks God's Not Dead: In God We Trust (and Playing against Michael Jordan!)
Actor Dean Cain (Lois & Clark) discusses the new movie God's Not Dead: In God We Trust, which opens in theaters September 12th, and follows the story of a…
Crosswalk Talk: Celebrity Christian InterviewsActor Brett Varvel on 'Disciples in the Moonlight' and Standing for Christ in a Dark Culture
Brett Varvel discusses his latest movie 'Disciples in the Moonlight,' a futuristic thriller in which the Bible has been banned in the United States. Varvel's…
Crosswalk Talk: Celebrity Christian InterviewsAlex and Stephen Kendrick Want to Spark a Discipleship Movement with 'The Forge'
The filmmakers behind Overcomer and War Room are back with a new movie, The Forge, aiming to spark a discipleship movement within the body of Christ. Directed…
Crosswalk Talk: Celebrity Christian InterviewsDirector Sean McNamara on 'Shadrach' And His Love for Family Entertainment
The director behind some of Hollywood’s most beloved family films says he wants to help “bring back” movies that everyone can watch together, inspiring both…
Crosswalk Talk: Celebrity Christian InterviewsJackie Hill Perry on Her Return to Music and the Impact of Christian Hip Hop
Jackie Hill Perry has always had a passion for words. As a young girl, she would lie in bed writing songs. In high school, she tried her hand at rapping. In…
Crosswalk Talk: Celebrity Christian InterviewsLeanna Crawford Talks New Album, Marriage to NBA Star: ‘It’s Been So Sweet’
The romance between Christian musician Leanna Crawford and her basketball star husband is definitely unique, blending the worlds of two careers that make their…
Crosswalk Talk: Celebrity Christian InterviewsIn Her Own Words: Mandisa's Battle with Mental Health
In this episode of Crossroads Talk, host Michael Foust shares a previously unheard interview from 2022 with the late Mandisa, discussing her book "Out of the…
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Brandon Lake and Phil Wickham on The Power of Worship
Brandon Lake vividly remembers the night a group of arena security guards accepted Christ during his Summer Worship Nights Tour with Phil Wickham. It was 2023…
Crosswalk Talk: Celebrity Christian InterviewsActor Demetrius Grosse Aims to Spark an Adoption Movement with 'Sound of Hope'
The lead actor in the new Angel Studios/Daily Wire film Sound of Hope says he believes the movie can spark an adoption movement within the body of Christ where…
Crosswalk Talk: Celebrity Christian InterviewsDanny Gokey Talks Hope, Patriotism and His New Album 'Sound of Heaven'
A new album by Grammy-nominated artist Danny Gokey includes his usual upbeat, hope-filled songs but also includes a track that warns about the deceptive nature…
Crosswalk Talk: Celebrity Christian InterviewsGrammy-Nominated Crowder on Living Faithfully in Challenging Times
Grammy-nominated artist Crowder says the message on his latest album is simple yet necessary for Christians living in a dark culture: “Everything’s gonna be…
Crosswalk Talk: Celebrity Christian InterviewsEllie Holcomb on Motherhood, Touring, and Her Love of the Psalms
Singer and author Ellie Holcomb says motherhood has given her a fresh outlook on life and a deeper understanding of God’s unconditional love. Holcomb is the…
Crosswalk Talk: Celebrity Christian InterviewsTerrian on Reclaiming R&B for Christ and on Touring with TobyMac
The artist who is behind the hit song Honestly, We Just Need Jesus says she is on a mission to help reclaim R&B for Christ and to “plant a seed” in the hearts…
Crosswalk Talk: Celebrity Christian InterviewsChristian Actress Emily Rose Testifies That God Has Guided Her Career
Actress Emily Rose has made a name for herself with her roles in such popular series as Haven and ER, but for the first few years of her life, her eyes were…
Crosswalk Talk: Celebrity Christian InterviewsStryper's Michael Sweet Talks 40 Years of Christian Metal: 'God Still Wants Me to be Here'
The frontman for the legendary rock band Stryper says Christians almost alienated him and his bandmates from the church some three decades ago and that the…
Crosswalk Talk: Celebrity Christian InterviewsCarlos and Alexa PenaVega on Keeping God at the Center: 'Our Faith Is Everything'
In Mr. Manhattan, Carlos portrays a businessman whose life is turned upside down when he learns his brother and sister-in-law have been tragically killed – and…