Christian Celebrities

Pastor J.D. Greear opens up with Michael Foust to talk about his new book, "Everyday Revolutionary," and why Christians need a fresh vision for living faithfully in a divided culture. Greear shares how believers can resist political captivity, rise above polarization, and keep their witness centered on Jesus. He also unpacks lessons from the book of Daniel on standing strong with both grace and truth in a “negative world.” Plus, he points to signs of revival among Gen Z and what it could mean for the future of the church.

Chris Pratt led a prayer on Instagram and urged fans to join him in prayer. The popular Hollywood actor went on social media and asked people to stop what they were doing and join him in prayer. Watch the short but powerful clip to listen to Chris pray on the social media platform.

Hollywood is generally not considered a place or industry friendly to religion and people of faith. In fact, Hollywood can be downright hostile to religious individuals. Typically, in films and television shows, people of faith are portrayed as dumb, evil or both. On the very rare occasion, the hero, the protagonist, in a movie is a person of faith.

Despite Hollywood's frequent unfriendly portrayal of people of faith, that has not stopped Chris. Chris has spoken of and shared his faith and belief in Jesus Christ on several occasions. In his latest display and demonstration of his faith, Chris took to Instagram, where he prayed and asked others to join him in prayer.

During his prayer, Chris asked the Lord for peace, calm and to help him momentarily lay aside life's many distractions so that he can focus on what really matters.

"Lord, You say, be still and know that I am God, Psalm 46:10," Chris prayed. "Be still and know that I am God. In this moment, please, Lord, calm my restless mind. Quiet my anxious heart. Help me set aside distractions and choose what gives life and gives peace. Isaiah 26:3, You keep in perfect peace those whose minds are stayed on You. Lord, fill me with strength to turn my attention toward You that I find rest and joy in Your presence, amen."

Christian music singer Lauren Daigle commented on Chris's post: "Prayer is a miracle. Something so simple but so powerful."

After his prayer, Chris gave the all-clear for fans to continue looking through social media or, an even better idea, to put their phones down entirely. He suggested people head outside and enjoy the great outdoors and reconnect with a friend.

Psalm 46:10 "Be at peace in the knowledge that I am God: I will be lifted up among the nations, I will be honored through all the earth."

Robert Irwin visited his late father Steve Irwin’s Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He was visiting Los Angeles when he made a detour to the popular tourist spot, checking out his dad’s star on the sidewalk in Hollywood. Watch the short but heartwarming clip to see Robert visit Steve Irwin’s star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

California is easily one of the most beautiful states in the country. There is literally every kind of landscape and climate. You can be up in the snow-covered mountains one hour and down in the hot and humid desert the next. There is countryside for those who prefer more rural settings, and massive cities for those who adore big, bustling, highly populated areas.

However, while California is a tourist destination for many, and deservedly so, Los Angeles is arguably the most popular city in the Golden State. It’s the city where many of your favorite films and television shows are produced, home to the massive Hollywood sign and it sits along the Pacific Ocean. However, the most popular attraction in LA is the Hollywood Walk of Fame. There you’ll find some of the biggest names in entertainment up and down the sidewalk, including Steve Irwin.

In a clip posted on social media, Robert stopped to check out his father’s star. He mentions that he had just gotten into town for “Dancing with the Stars.” It was a powerful and moving moment.

“Look who I found,” Robert says as he kneels by his late father’s star. “How cool is that? That’s so awesome! That’s so cool.”

That’s something that Robert and the rest of his family can always visit whenever they happen to be in Los Angeles. As Robert says in the video, how cool is that?

Proverbs 22:6 “If a child is trained up in the right way, even when he is old, he will not be turned away from it.”

Pat Benatar and her husband, Neil Giraldo, are the kind of grandparents every kid dreams of. The rock icon is what many kids would describe as a “cool grandmother.” Watch the short, but hilarious clip to hear what Pat and Neil will let their grandchildren do and why.

Parenting is one of the hardest, most challenging things in the world. Many would argue, rightfully so, that it is, in fact, the most demanding, grueling task anyone can take on. Parenting comes with a whole host of responsibilities and obligations. Part of those responsibilities requires parents to set boundaries and enforce discipline whenever children fail to adhere to the rules and procedures.

Naturally, being an authority figure and enforcing the law will not make parents very popular with their children. But parents aren’t out to become friends with their children. However, grandparents don’t have to play by the same rules as parents. They tend to let their grandchildren get away with more, sometimes looking the other way in certain situations.

In a clip posted on YouTube, Pat explains that she and her husband are what many kids would describe as cool and fun. The children’s parents would likely have other words to describe it. Pat confirms that she lets her grandkids even draw on the walls. She also lets them have what every child wants for breakfast, too.

“Oh yeah, they can have ice cream for breakfast,” she said. “We were really strict parents. So, we get, like, another chance, to be, like, crazy.”

Neil chimed in with his and Pat’s endgame by letting their grandchildren do practically anything they want.

“And we want them to like us best, even better than their parents,” he said. “That’s the whole idea.”

Pat and Neil sound like a lot of grandparents. They get to have all the fun with the kids, but with little to no responsibility. At the end of the day, the children always go back home with their parents.

Proverbs 17:6 “Children’s children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers.”

Jamie Lee Curtis named the only person she’s ever asked for an autograph, and she couldn’t stop laughing. The award-winning actress went into a fit of uncontrollable laughter when she was asked if there was anyone she had asked for their autograph. Watch the short but hysterical clip to hear who the person was and to see her reaction.

Whenever you come across someone who is even mildly famous and recognizable, it’s normal to want to capture that moment in some form. Today, if that were to happen, most people would ask for a selfie picture with that individual. That would seem like usual, standard protocol in that situation, especially considering that everyone’s cell phones are essentially extensions of their hands at this point.

However, some may go another route in that instance. They may ask that person to sign something for them, especially if it was before cell phones were everywhere. An autograph is also another popular request when you recognize someone famous. As it turns out, even renowned, award-winning actresses ask other people for their autographs.

In a clip posted on social media, Jamie is during an appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert when the funnyman asks her if there is anyone she has sought an autograph from. Jamie stops, processes the question and then begins laughing uncontrollably. Of course, this means there must have been someone.

After a few moments of laughter, Jamie is able to compose herself long enough to say, “Urkel.” Those familiar with the popular 90s sitcom “Family Matters” will immediately know that she is talking about the nerdy, accident-prone character on that show who was played by Jaleel White.

She mentions that she requested Urkel’s autograph on her daughter’s behalf and then goes right back to laughing uncontrollably.

Job 8:21 “The time will come when your mouth will be full of laughing, and cries of joy will come from your lips.”

Forrest Frank revealed how God led him into Christian music. The popular Christian music artist shared his powerful testimony, which shows God at work in his life, leading and directing him where to go. Watch the short but powerful clip to hear how Forrest was told he would make Christian music.

We all want a clear mission and plan for our lives, a stated purpose and a direction. That makes complete and total sense. Who would want to live an aimless and directionless life, where nothing of value or worth is accomplished? That sounds like a recipe for a horrible, miserable existence, one in which we would constantly be questioning ourselves.

Thankfully, the Lord does have a will and plan for every one of us. However, finding out what that plan and the direction for our lives is much easier said than done. Getting to that point could mean some stumbling, falling and failing, or it could not. In a clip posted on YouTube, Forrest discusses the unique and shocking way the Lord informed him that he was to go into the Christian music world and make music.

“A girl came up to me in church, and she’s like, ‘Hey, I had a dream of, I don’t know you,’” he said. “She’s from a different city. She’s like, ‘Hey, God gave me a dream about someone named Forrest Frank, and a lot of it was about this prophetic thing about, ‘Hey, I think you’re supposed to do Christian music. And you’re going to, like, change the game,” he recalled she told him. “This is before I ever did any Christian music.”

What a powerful moment! It demonstrates how God uses others to communicate his message and plans for our lives.

We may never experience something like Forrest did, but God has a plan and purpose for our lives.

Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, said the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.”

Kirk Cameron reflected on love and his decades-long marriage. The actor, writer and television show host shared his thoughts about love and how his marriage has changed and endured over the years. Watch the short but heartwarming clip to hear Kirk define love and how his view of love has impacted his marriage.

As it has been said, love is the most potent force on Earth. It drives people to do things they would never have considered before. Love causes people to give of themselves and to even put themselves in harm’s way for the safety and well-being of another. Love puts the other person before yourself.

While there are many different forms of love, the one most think of whenever love is mentioned (thanks to all the TV shows and movies) is the romantic variety, which is most often seen between a husband and a wife. Again, like with every other form of love, that is a situation in which the husband is supposed to put his wife’s needs before his, and vice versa. In a clip posted on YouTube, Kirk discusses love and how his relationship with his wife has changed over the years while talking with his son.

“Mom and I have been living out our love story for 35 years now,” Kirk said. “And it deepens. It changes. It’s a school where you learn how to die to yourself. Emotions change. Feelings change. Circumstances change.”

Later in the clip, Kirk adds that while love is easily the best thing on Earth, it can sometimes cause pain and sorrow.

“And I think, love is the greatest of all things,” he said. “We all hope for it. We all dream about it, and it also can be the most painful thing. The best songs are either about a heart that has been, you know, united in love with somebody else, or it’s been broken by love. I think few things are more powerful than it.”

Colossians 3:14 “And more than all, have love; the only way in which you may be completely joined together.”

Fears can keeps us from a blessing of God in our life. Are you willing to face your fears and live in faith?

Denzel Washington seeks God's ultimate reward and is unconcerned about any awards or accolades he may receive. The longtime Hollywood actor made it clear that awards and praise are not what he's after; he is focused on God's ultimate reward: making it to heaven. Watch the short but powerful clip to hear Denzel talk about how he concerns himself with the eternal, and not earthly, temporary things.

No one will live on this Earth forever. This place is nothing more than a pit stop on the way to eternity. Our lives are temporary, and all will pass away and experience death at some point. In the Bible, the book of James describes our lives as a mist or a vapor that is "seen for a little time and then is gone."

Chasing after worldly pleasures such as fame, money or praise are futile and meaningless because of how short life is and how we aren't promised tomorrow. The eternal should occupy much more of our concern and energy, but sadly, many people have their focus twisted and entirely backward. However, Denzel Washington understands what is important and what actually does matter, and it's not Oscars, money or praise from the critics.

In a clip posted on YouTube, Denzel was promoting his latest film when the interviewer remarked about his winning multiple Oscars. The "Training Day" star then states that the Oscars or any other award mean nothing to him.

"I don't do it for Oscars, I really don't care about that kind of stuff, you know?" Denzel said. "I've been at this a long time, and there's time when I won, shouldn't have won, and shouldn't have won and won, didn't win, and should have won. Man gives the award. God gives the reward. I'm not that interested in Oscars."

Later in the interview, he mentioned how empty and meaningless his acting accolades are to him.

"On my last day, it ain't going to do me a bit of good," he said.

"As long as He says, 'Now, boy, get on up here,' I'm all right," he added.

John 12:43 "For the praise of men was dearer to them than the approval of God."

Corrie Ten Boom shares about how her sister, Betsie, died in the concentration camp during ww2, but she was able to see her new body as a gift from God.

Candace Cameron Bure has taken a firm stance against this holiday movie cliché. The actress, writer and director refuses to say this specific, overused line. Watch the short clip to hear what line Candace will not speak on screen and why she refuses.

Television shows and movies are full of clichés. While those familiar ideas, situations and lines we recognize as clichés were, at one time, original and cutting edge, they are now nothing more than just lazy writing. In nearly everything that comes out of Hollywood, you and I could easily pick out a dozen of them and probably much more than that.

While every film and television program uses clichés in some form or fashion, one genre arguably relies on them more than any other: Christmas movies. Even though many people say they hate clichés, when it comes to Christmas movies, we are likely to let them slide, especially if it’s a movie we love and watch every year.

However, in a clip posted on YouTube, Candace mentioned a cliché line that she will not say in any holiday movie. It’s one that we have all heard hundreds, likely even thousands of times.

“Pretty early on after saying them a couple of times, I was like, ‘Here’s some things I’m not going to say anymore in my Christmas movies,” she said. “And one of them that’s always been a really big theme in Christmas movies is to ‘follow your heart.’ The Bible says that the heart is wicked and deceitful above all things – that’s Jeremiah 17:9. So, we’re actually not to follow our heart but to follow the wisdom that God gives us.”

Later in the clip, Candace shared how she handles that situation when she spots that line in a script.

“So, there’s things like that where I will look at the Christmas movies and say, ‘Hey, what’s a different type of line I can say that would point to what we should be looking at: God. And maybe it’s a direct way of saying it, or maybe it’s just in a different type of conversation.’ But I don’t ever want to lead someone in something I know is deceitful.”

Jeremiah 17:9 “The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it?”

Willie and Korie Robertson open up about the heart behind Duck Dynasty: The Revival, saying faith and family remain at the center of everything they do. They also reflect on Phil’s legacy, the impact of prayer, and why now was the right time to return to television. Meanwhile, Willie gives an update on Mrs. Kay's health.

Crowder opens up about the powerful, hopeful message in his song, “Still.” The popular Christian music artist has a hit with his latest tune, and he shared how “Still” is a wonderful reminder about the loving God we serve, who is present no matter the circumstances. 
Watch the but moving clip to listen to Crowder share the message in "Still," and how it’s something that we can hold onto regardless of what we’re going through.

You and I are not perfect. In fact, we are very far from perfect, and to take it a step further, perfection for us and every other human being is impossible. We all have our flaws, failures and blemishes. We will all and, most certainly do, stumble and fall.

Even after we realize we are sinners who need to repent, turn our lives over to Christ and accept Him as our Lord and Savior, we’ll still fail and stumble. We aren’t made perfect. Mistakes and errors will still be a part of our existence, but we are forgiven. Once forgiven, God doesn’t just turn His back and let us fend for ourselves. No, He continues working and molding us, making us into the person He wanted us to be all along.

In a clip posted on YouTube, Crowder shares this and more, which is the central message in his hit song, “Still.”

“I know life gets messy, and problems pile up, and sometimes it feels like we’re letting God down, but the truth is in our lowest moments, God is still working,” he said. “And this song’s a reminder that His grace doesn’t depend on us getting it right. He’s not waiting on perfection. He’s present in our pain, our doubts and our failures.”

Later in the clip, the Christian music artist shared that the song is for anyone struggling and wondering whether they are a failure or a lost cause in God’s eyes.

“So, this is a song for anybody who needs to know that you’re not alone, and God’s not done,” he added.

Philippians 1:6 “For I am certain of this very thing, that he by whom the good work was started in you will make it complete till the day of Jesus Christ:”

Lauren Daigle and Jamie MacDonald discussed their powerful new song, “Desperate.” The two talented Christian music artists explained why the song speaks to and means so much to them. Watch the short but impactful clip to hear what the two young women say about their tune, “Desperate.”

This world is a hopeless place, and, sadly, it is full of lost and broken people. Many are suffering and hurting, looking for anything that will alleviate their pain and sorrow, even for just a few seconds. They search near, far and everywhere in between, only to come up empty every time. Any “solution” they were to find would only be a temporary fix, a band-aid, and they’d be right back in the same, exact place shortly.

The only solution to any problem, issue or anything else that may ail this lost and broken world is Christ’s love, guidance, direction and forgiveness. Proceeding without it and attempting to go it alone on our own strength is a fool’s errand and will result in disappointment and disaster. Many people are in these desperate, seemingly hopeless positions. The only thing that can turn things around is Christ –the message of Lauren and Jamie’s powerful duet, “Desperate.”

In a clip posted on YouTube, the two musicians discussed their tune, including what part of the song “stands out” to Lauren and how the tune helped Jamie process a massive loss in her life.

“’I need heaven,’ that’s the lyric that always stands out to me,” Lauren said. “That was the line, honestly, that when I heard the song, that I felt the most desperation on because I don’t know if it’s your voice, like, trembles there,” Lauren said. “Maybe it’s just the word need, like, expressing that I can’t do this by myself.”

Later in the clip, Jamie mentioned that she had recently lost her father, and writing the song was a therapeutic exercise for her.

“It was just, like, this low time in my life where I really hadn’t, like, grieved everything with the loss of my dad,” she said. “And so, when we wrote that song, I felt, like, ‘Man, these are the words I’ve needed for so long.’”

Ephesians 5:19 “Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord;”

Lucille Ball shares the surprising origin story of “I Love Lucy.” The comedy legend shares how the iconic and beloved television show almost did not happen. Watch the short but informative and surprising clip to hear Lucille Ball mention how the show eventually came together.

Everyone has a favorite television show. For some, that go-to program is a sitcom, while others may go the more dramatic and suspenseful route. Regardless of the genre, typically, it’s a show they can go back to whenever they are sick or feeling down and depressed. After a few moments with those characters and familiar storylines, you’re back to feeling like your old self.

However, as much as we love those programs, we don’t often get much or any background info on them. Why did this show make it to air when many others don’t? Who first came up with the show’s central premise? What were the show’s creators and producers thinking with this episode or character? Those are questions that many viewers never get answered when it comes to their favorite show.

In a clip posted on YouTube, the legendary Lucille Ball mentions how “I Love Lucy,” considered one of the greatest television shows of all time, almost did not happen. She says the network originally wanted the show filmed and produced in New York City, but Lucille was unwilling to move out to the Big Apple.

“They [the network] were impressed, and said, ‘Well, OK, and now come to New York and get to work,’” Lucille said. “And we said, ‘New York! We didn’t know you wanted us to come to New York. There’s no way.’”

She adds that she and her family had just bought a house in the Southern California area and were not packing up and moving across the country. The network threatened to drop the entire show, and Lucille was content with that if it meant moving to New York.

Then, after raising $5,000, Lucille says they bought the show, and the rest is, as they say, history.

Philippians 4:8 “Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honest, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.”

Christian artist Seph Schlueter shares the story behind his breakout hit Counting My Blessings and how his debut album reflects years of personal prayers, heartache and gratitude. He opens up about writing songs that gained deeper meaning after tragedy, his passion for reaching prodigals, and his continued ministry.

Candace Cameron Bure has opened up about what still makes her nervous. During an episode of “The Candace Cameron Bure Podcast”, the actress, writer and director shared what specific activity in her career gives her butterflies. Watch the short clip to hear what causes Candace a slight, momentary pause.

Nerves and anxiety are very real and are things many people struggle with. For those who do battle with anxiety, a whole host of circumstances and situations can trigger those feelings. The nervousness and anxious feelings can even get so bad that it becomes crippling and debilitating, robbing individuals of the ability to function normally.

One thing that terrifies many people and causes them horrible anxiety and nervousness is public speaking. For the most part, the fear of speaking in public stems from the idea that we’ll say something wrong or make ourselves look silly with all those eyeballs on us. That’s enough to make most people panic, including Candace.

In a clip posted on YouTube, Candace mentioned that she still gets nervous while speaking in public. However, she did make an important distinction about what kind and in what venue that causes her to feel butterflies in the stomach.

“If it’s an interview on live television, I’m not as nervous,” she said. “If it’s a performance on television, you know, any live performance, then, yes, I get more nervous.”

Later in the clip, Candace clarified exactly what she meant by “live performance.”

“Exactly, like hosting something, where it’s a performance,” she said. “I have a script. I might be reading off a teleprompter, then I’m a little bit more nervous. But it’s usually like nerves right at the beginning, and then once I’m 30 seconds into it, I’m like, ‘I got this. I know how to do this.’”

Even someone who has been acting and speaking in public for decades still gets nervous and anxious about talking in front of others.

Isaiah 41:10 “Have no fear, for I am with you; do not be looking about in trouble, for I am your God; I will give you strength, yes, I will be your helper; yes, my true right hand will be your support.”

Henry Winkler’s kids melt hearts with their loving words for their dad. He was surprised by a video of his children stating how much they love and adore him. Watch the short but tear-jerking video to hear their heartwarming messages about and for their father, Henry Winkler.

To many, actor Henry Winkler has been and will always be known as “The Fonz.” Henry’s Arthur Fonzarelli on the beloved and iconic television series “Happy Days” epitomized suave and smooth. The Fonz, while wearing a leather jacket and riding a motorcycle, was as cool as they come, and that is the image most people have of him.

However, to a few people, Henry is not The Fonz but holds a much more important, meaningful title: Dad. They don’t remember him for his iconic “Happy Days” role but for how he loved, cared for and raised them. In a clip posted on YouTube, Henry received a special and heartwarming message from his children.

While appearing on TODAY with Jenna & Friends, the actor was hit with the surprise video of children expressing their love and gratitude for their father. Their words and sentiments are enough to cause even the most unemotional person to shed a tear or two. It’s clear that they all genuinely love and appreciate their father and everything he has done for them.

Following the clip, Jenna, not Henry, was moved to tears by the message shared by his children. She then asked Henry for advice, asking him what he did to “raise such beautiful children.”

“The center of all relationships is the ear,” Henry said. “It is not how you meant it; it’s how it’s heard.”

He added that his children knew they could always tell him what was on their minds.

Later in the clip, Henry gets yet another surprise. He received his favorite sweet treat: a bundt cake.

Psalm 103:13 “As a father has pity on his children, so the Lord has pity on his worshippers.”

Candace Cameron Bure reveals the family crisis that led to her faith in Christ. The actress, author and podcast host mentioned how a tumultuous and uncertain time in her family resulted in her accepting Jesus Christ as her personal Lord and Savior. Watch the short but powerful clip to hear how a family crisis led her to find Jesus Christ.

Unfortunately, we will all experience hardships and trials. As most people know, they have a way of finding us at one time or another. That’s a simple and unavoidable fact of life. No one’s life is perfect, regardless of fame, status and net worth. People aren’t perfect, far from it, and so, because of that, our relationships will not be either.

Sadly, this often means that even marriages can go through rough spots, where even divorce looks like a real possibility. In a clip posted on YouTube, Candace shares how a tough period in her parents’ marriage ended with her finding and turning her life over to Jesus Christ.

“My parents were on the brink of divorce when I was 12,” she said. “A friend invited them to go to counseling at their church. My dad was not a believer. My mom was a believer, but my dad agreed to go to counseling and to start going to church.”

She mentions her parents truly wanted to fix their marriage but were unsure of how to go about doing that.

Later in the clip, Cameron says she made a life-changing decision several months after attending church.

“This started our journey going to church,” she said. “So, at 12, you know, probably after a couple of months of going, six months of going, I gave my life to Christ.”

What a powerful testimony and example of how Jesus Christ can make something beautiful from a seemingly broken and hopeless situation.

Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, said the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.”

Michael W. Smith has revealed the origins of his hit song “Place in This World.” The background story of the beloved and iconic tune is powerful, likely to bring a tear or two or three to your eyes. Watch the short but moving clip to hear Michael explain what inspired the song’s title and lyrics.

Most people thoroughly enjoy listening to music. Honestly, who doesn’t love music? However, while many people like and appreciate music, most have no idea how their favorite tune came into being. What inspired those lyrics that you automatically sing along to whenever that tune comes on the radio, Spotify or Apple Music?

Every song must come from somewhere, from some experience or event. What was the motivation for that melody and those lyrics? In a clip posted on YouTube, Michael explains how and from where he drew inspiration when creating “Place in This World.” It’s a powerful story that may change how you look at and feel about the song.

The clip begins with Michael mentioning his overall aim for making music, stating that he wanted to use his musical gifts to bring glory and honor to His name.

“You know, I just wanted to make pop music and sing about Jesus and sing about my faith,” he said.

Later in the clip, he mentions specifically “Place in This World” and the heartbreaking place from which the lyrics came.

“I remember writing, when I wrote ‘Place in This World,’ when I even wrote the music, I remember just thinking, ‘I think this is a hit song.’” Michael said.

He mentioned bringing in Amy Grant and Wayne Kirkpatrick to help write the lyrics.

He added, “And it was inspired by all these letters I got from kids. They’re going, ‘I just, I just want to take my own life. I don’t, I don’t have anything to live for. And I think in one of those letters, a girl said, ‘I’m just trying to find my place in this world.’”

Colossians 3:16 “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.”