Crosswalk Talk: Celebrity Christian Interviews

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 families rise up to take in vulnerable children who need homes.  Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot  (PG-13) tells the inspiring true story of families in a small East Texas town who adopt 77 of the most difficult-to-place children i...

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 of evil and urges the church to “wake up” to the lies society has embraced. “Evil is dressing up to fool the people,” Gokey told Crosswalk Headlines.  The 11-song LP,  Sound of Heaven , releases July 26 and is Gokey’s fifth studio album wit...

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 alright.” The cover of the album, The Exile, features a picture of a dry, desolate land. The 30-second intro to the album includes an eerie voice warning: “In the case of nuclear or radiological fallout, seek shelter.” The core of the album, t...

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 mother of three young children and the author of three children’s books, each with a companion EP of original music. Recently, she released two projects geared toward adults: a new Psalms-based album,  All of My Days,  and an expanded edition...

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 of non-Christians. Terrian released her debut full-length album  Give It Time  this year, and a song off that chart --  Honestly, We Just Need Jesus  -- quickly began climbing the Billboard charts. It’s been on the Billboard AC Airpla...

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 not set on Hollywood but on the farm. “I wanted to be a horse vet,” she told Crosswalk Headlines. Rose shadowed a real-life veterinarian for a day and went home that night, loving the experience. Eventually, though, she realized she didn’t...

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 church still hasn't overcome its judgmental tendencies. Lead singer Michael Sweet and his brother Robert became Christians by watching TV preacher Jimmy Swaggart and then, years later, gained worldwide fame for their metal songs, their Bible-in...

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 he’s been placed in charge of raising their two children. It is the 10th time or so, Carlos said, that he and his wife have portrayed an on-screen couple. Alexa may be best known for her roles in the Spy Kids movies, while Carlos became a...

“Whatever trauma, whatever darkness, whatever hard things you've gone through -- God's molded something beautiful out of that and that's allowing you to be who you are today, whether that's a husband, a father, a mother, a wife. … I'm not saying that we're asking for dark things or trauma in our life, but it happens." The same director who was behind the 2023 hit movie  The Blind  and the 2018 bib...

Author and speaker Amanda Jenkins acknowledges that a Bible study on suffering isn’t likely a popular topic, but she adds that it can be life-changing. Jenkins, the lead creator of additional content for the hit series  The Chosen  and the wife of the series creator, Dallas Jenkins, is the co-author of the new Bible study  God’s Goodness for The Chosen , which is a companion to Season 4 and explor...

The frontman from the award-winning Christian band We Are Messengers says his testimony is proof that Jesus can rescue anyone – even a rock band member who rejected God and spent countless nights sleeping with strangers and partying until he was unconscious.  Listen in as Darren shares how he went from drinking heavily to searching for the answers to life's biggest questions - and eventually, find...

“God redeems our story, no matter how hard it gets,” St. James told Crosswalk Headlines' Michael Foust. “And I think a lot of people are discouraged in our world today. They're discouraged about marriage, they're discouraged about family life, they're discouraged about faith. A lot of people, I think, need hope and need to be reminded that God is the great redeemer of our story and of our life. I...

An actress who made a name for herself on Broadway before venturing into Great American Family and Hallmark  movies  says her faith and a specific Bible passage have been the guiding light in her career. Laura Osnes is a two-time Tony Award nominee for her performances on Broadway in  Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella  and  Bonnie & Clyde  and the winner of the role of “Sandy” in the 2007...

Anne Wilson has a message for fans of her Christian music: She’s not abandoning the faith-centric genre. She is, though, leaning into country music more than ever. Her sophomore album,  Rebel  (April 19), leads with a fast-paced country tune and includes a country flare throughout most of the 16 tracks, including several --  God and Country , for example -- that sound like they were written with p...

A discussion with 89-year-old Pat Boone isn’t merely a trip down memory lane. The energetic singer and actor -- who is celebrating 70 years in entertainment -- is still busy. He has a new album, Country Jubilee , with 25 songs, including the whimsical tune Grits. He has a new faith-centric book, If, that urges readers to consider their eternal destiny.  He plays Thomas Jefferson in an upcoming fil...

What can we learn about the story of Dagon and how does it fit into our lives? This bonus episode from "The Crosswalk Devotional" will give you some questions and hopefully some answers too. If you want to hear more, consider subscribing to "The Crosswalk Devotional" on Spotify , or Apple today! "Even as believers in Christ, we are prone to fall into the temptations to make "gods" out of people pl...

Legendary actor Dennis Quaid is calling his new gospel album an “autobiographical” record, saying it tells the story of a man who was searching for purpose until he filled his “God-sized hole” through his Christian faith. Fallen: A Gospel Record for Sinners is Quaid’s debut gospel album and includes seven hymns/classics and five original songs. His faith, he said, has grown deeper as he’s grown ol...

Filmmaker and  Duck Dynasty  star Korie Robertson says the new movie about her father-in-law’s dramatic change is proof that redemption is possible for anyone. “No one's too far gone for the love of Jesus,” said Korie. “I think there's this narrative that people can't change – like, once you're one person, then that's who you are. But with Jesus, people really can change. Lives can change and turn...

Dove Award-winning singer Colton Dixon says his three-year-old twin daughters have helped deepen his faith and have helped him understand the love of God in a way he previously did not understand. His wife, Annie, gave birth to Ava Dior and Athens Elizabeth in 2020, and the girls turned three last August. “We're heirs to the throne, and He loves us unconditionally. I love my kids unconditionally,”...

Great American Family CEO Bill Abbott reflects on the genesis of the family-friendly platform and its mission to offer programming that promotes faith, family, and country. "We are just 100 percent focused and relentless about being a reliable destination that families can feel comfortable watching," he said. Watch the accompanying video here. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and...

Luke Smallbone was nearly five when his parents -- David and Helen Smallbone -- traveled from Australia to the United States with big dreams but were forced to chase odd jobs when David's job fell through. The entire family pitched in to help by cleaning houses and mowing lawns, among other things. His parents, he said, refused to "give up on faith" or "give up on Jesus." Their story is retold in...

Actress Catherine Lidstone was hiking near her home in Los Angeles when she learned of an opportunity that, eventually, would make her face seen by millions. It was on that hike that she bumped into an actor friend who had just landed a role in a new Bible-based television series,  The Chosen . At the time, she was filming a series on Fox,  Proven Innocent , but the possibility of appearing in a f...

The non-profit Come and See Foundation has a goal of translating The Chosen into 600 languages, and CEO Stan Jantz recently spoke to Crosswalk Talk to update fans on its progress. From the villages of Madagascar to the cities of the Middle East, people around the world are hearing the hope and truth of the gospel through the hit series, Jantz said. “The gospel is a global gospel,” he said. “We're...

Filmmaker Alejandro Monteverde is the director behind Cabrini, Sound of Freedom, Bella and Little Boy. Cabrini tells the story of an Italian woman who moved to New York City in the late 1800s and overcame racism and sexism to serve the poor and launch a hospital. The organization she founded launched hundreds of hospitals, orphanages and schools around the world. Watch the companion video and read...

Michael Foust recently sat down with actor Max Ehrich to discuss his movie 'Southern Gospel.' Ehrich, who plays the lead role in the film Southern Gospel , says his personal Christian faith grew during the project's filming and that he was even baptized on set. Listen to their faith-centered conversation here! Watch the Video Interview:  https://youtu.be/8DuYb14duWk?si=_A-K-sBahX3oprho   Read the...