Former NFL tight end Benjamin Watson joins Crosswalk Talk for a wide-ranging conversation on why faith is more visible than ever in sports -- and what’s driving that cultural shift. Watson reflects on pressure, perspective and how athletes are using today’s platforms to speak openly about Jesus, from college campuses to the NFL. He also shares how his own playing career, including winning a Super Bowl, shaped his understanding of identity, success and faith. Plus, Watson explains Sports Spectrum’s partnership with Compassion International.

Connect with Benjamin:

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Instagram: benjaminswatson/

Podcast: The Just Life

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Former NFL tight end Benjamin Watson joins Crosswalk Talk for a wide-ranging conversation on why faith is more visible than ever in sports -- and what&rsquo;s driving that cultural shift. Watson reflects on pressure, perspective and how athletes are using today&rsquo;s platforms to speak openly about Jesus, from college campuses to the NFL. He also shares how his own playing career, including winning a Super Bowl, shaped his understanding of identity, success and faith. Plus, Watson explains Sports Spectrum&rsquo;s partnership with Compassion International.
Connect with Benjamin:
<a href="https://benjaminswatson.com/">Website: https://benjaminswatson.com/</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/benjaminswatson/">Instagram: benjaminswatson/</a>
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@thejustlifeofficial">Podcast: The Just Life</a>
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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 Open Up About The Blind and the Generational Impact of Faith

⭐️ Phil Wickham Talks New Album, Songwriting, and the Deconstruction Movement

Let us know what famous Christian celebrities you want us to interview for the show!

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 Open Up About The Blind and the Generational Impact of Faith
⭐️ Phil Wickham Talks New Album, Songwriting, and the Deconstruction Movement
Let us know what famous Christian celebrities you want us to interview for the show!

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.

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 Open Up About The Blind and the Generational Impact of Faith
⭐️ Phil Wickham Talks New Album, Songwriting, and the Deconstruction Movement
Let us know what famous Christian celebrities you want us to interview for the show!

Benjamin Watson on Why Faith Is More Visible Than Ever in Sports -- and Why That Matters

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Award-winning hip-hop artist, author, and preacher Trip Lee joins Crosswalk Talk to share the heart behind For Your Glory, his first explicitly worship-centered EP releasing February 13. Known as a pioneer in Christian hip hop, Trip explains why now was the right moment to step into congregational worship music — without abandoning the genre that shaped his ministry.

In this conversation, Trip opens up about how chronic illness has deeply influenced his theology, songwriting, and dependence on God, and why worship must make space for honesty, lament, and hope. He also introduces Brag Worship, a collective focused on broadening what worship can sound like while staying rooted in Scripture and the greatness of God.

Highlights


Why For Your Glory is Trip Lee’s first fully worship-focused project


How “bragging on God” reshapes hip hop’s boast-driven culture


The biblical foundation behind Brag Worship (Jeremiah 9, Psalms, Colossians 3)


How chronic illness shaped lyrics rooted in weakness, trust, and perseverance


Why worship music should reflect diverse cultures and expressions


Collaborations with Naomi Raine, Jonathan Traylor, and others


How preaching, pastoring, and rapping inform one another


The importance of excellence in Christian art — especially for young listeners


Why worship songs should invite participation, not performance

Resources Mentioned

Trip Lee — Rapper, Author, Preacher


Instagram


YouTube::

Music Projects


For Your Glory (EP) — Worship project releasing February 13


Pre-save / Listen: 

For more faith-centered conversations, explore podcasts across the LifeAudio network at LifeAudio.com.

Award-winning hip-hop artist, author, and preacher Trip Lee joins Crosswalk Talk to share the heart behind For Your Glory, his first explicitly worship-centered EP releasing February 13. Known as a pioneer in Christian hip hop, Trip explains why now was the right moment to step into congregational worship music &mdash; without abandoning the genre that shaped his ministry.
In this conversation, Trip opens up about how chronic illness has deeply influenced his theology, songwriting, and dependence on God, and why worship must make space for honesty, lament, and hope. He also introduces Brag Worship, a collective focused on broadening what worship can sound like while staying rooted in Scripture and the greatness of God.
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Highlights
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Why For Your Glory is Trip Lee&rsquo;s first fully worship-focused project
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How &ldquo;bragging on God&rdquo; reshapes hip hop&rsquo;s boast-driven culture
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The biblical foundation behind Brag Worship (Jeremiah 9, Psalms, Colossians 3)
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How chronic illness shaped lyrics rooted in weakness, trust, and perseverance
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Why worship music should reflect diverse cultures and expressions
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Collaborations with Naomi Raine, Jonathan Traylor, and others
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How preaching, pastoring, and rapping inform one another
</li>
<li data-start="1608" data-end="1690">
The importance of excellence in Christian art &mdash; especially for young listeners
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<li data-start="1691" data-end="1755">
Why worship songs should invite participation, not performance
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Resources Mentioned
Trip Lee &mdash; Rapper, Author, Preacher
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<a href="https://www.instagram.com/triplee/">Instagram</a>
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<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@triplee_116">YouTube::</a>
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Music Projects
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For Your Glory (EP) &mdash; Worship project releasing February 13
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<a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/28kfAXbTX78vQk6A0fCFpB">Pre-save / Listen:&nbsp;</a>
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For more faith-centered conversations, explore podcasts across the LifeAudio network at <a href="https://www.lifeaudio.com/">LifeAudio.com.</a>

Trip Lee on For Your Glory, Brag Worship & Expanding the Sound of Christian Worship

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Veteran actor and producer Stelio Savante joins Crosswalk Talk to discuss his role in the true-life family film Hazel’s Heart — streaming now on Angel Studios and available on video-on-demand platforms. Based on the remarkable survival story of Hazel Miner in 1920 North Dakota, the movie highlights sacrifice, courage, and hope against the odds. Savante also reflects on his career arc, including Sarah’s Oil and his defining role in The Chosen, and shares his thoughts on why faith-centered storytelling resonates deeply with audiences today.

Highlights


What Hazel’s Heart is about and why Stelio was drawn to this true-story drama


His role as William Miner, father to Hazel, and what it meant to portray strength and regret


Behind-the-scenes fun fact: much of the blizzard environment was created in an abandoned Kmart with visual effects


How playing antagonistic and complex roles (like in Sarah’s Oil) adds depth to his work


Why faith and family films are growing — better artistry + greater audience hunger for hope


His journey from early roles in Law & Order: SVU and Ugly Betty to playing Moses in The Chosen


What makes The Chosen connect on a personal level with viewers worldwide — perspective and humanity


Lessons from Hazel’s Heart: making wise choices under pressure and giving hope to others

Resources:

Stelio Savante – Actor & Producer


IMDb Profile: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0767445/

Featured Films & Series


Hazel’s Heart (2025) – True-life survival film based on Hazel Miner’s story


Official Film Info (Angel Studios):


VOD/Rental Info (Apple TV/Prime/YouTube): 


The Chosen – Biblical drama series where Savante portrays Moses

 

Veteran actor and producer Stelio Savante joins Crosswalk Talk to discuss his role in the true-life family film Hazel&rsquo;s Heart &mdash; streaming now on Angel Studios and available on video-on-demand platforms. Based on the remarkable survival story of Hazel Miner in 1920 North Dakota, the movie highlights sacrifice, courage, and hope against the odds. Savante also reflects on his career arc, including Sarah&rsquo;s Oil and his defining role in The Chosen, and shares his thoughts on why faith-centered storytelling resonates deeply with audiences today.
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Highlights
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What Hazel&rsquo;s Heart is about and why Stelio was drawn to this true-story drama
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His role as William Miner, father to Hazel, and what it meant to portray strength and regret
</li>
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Behind-the-scenes fun fact: much of the blizzard environment was created in an abandoned Kmart with visual effects
</li>
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How playing antagonistic and complex roles (like in Sarah&rsquo;s Oil) adds depth to his work
</li>
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Why faith and family films are growing &mdash; better artistry + greater audience hunger for hope
</li>
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His journey from early roles in Law &amp; Order: SVU and Ugly Betty to playing Moses in The Chosen
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What makes The Chosen connect on a personal level with viewers worldwide &mdash; perspective and humanity
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Lessons from Hazel&rsquo;s Heart: making wise choices under pressure and giving hope to others
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</ul>
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Resources:
Stelio Savante &ndash; Actor &amp; Producer
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IMDb Profile: <a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0767445/?utm_source=chatgpt.com" data-start="2126" data-end="2162">https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0767445/</a>
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Featured Films &amp; Series
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Hazel&rsquo;s Heart (2025) &ndash; True-life survival film based on Hazel Miner&rsquo;s story
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<a href="https://www.angel.com/movies/hazels-heart?utm_source=chatgpt.com">Official Film Info (Angel Studios):</a>
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<a href="https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/hazels-heart/umc.cmc.7dn2wynj9oyp29n8d1b7a1dwb?utm_source=chatgpt.com">VOD/Rental Info (Apple TV/Prime/YouTube):&nbsp;</a>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
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<a href="https://www.thechosen.tv/en-us">The Chosen &ndash; Biblical drama series where Savante portrays Moses</a>
</li>
</ul>
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Stelio Savante on Hazel’s Heart, Playing Heroes and Villains, and Why Faith Films Are Having a Moment

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Actor Bailey Chase sits down to talk about his role in the post-apocalyptic Angel Studios series Homestead — a story of survival, leadership, and hope after a nuclear detonation near Los Angeles. Bailey reflects on what drew him to the project, how moving home to North Carolina deepened his faith, and why this role — and life beyond Hollywood — resonates with him personally. Along the way, he also shares glimpses into his career, his character’s journey, and his long-term creative goals.

Highlights


Why Bailey said “yes” to Homestead and how divine timing played a role


Moving out of Hollywood and reconnecting with family and faith in North Carolina


The deep character arc of Jeff Eriksson — hard-nosed, authentic, and growing


Bailey’s acting roots: from Buffy the Vampire Slayer to Longmire


How life shifts — slower pace, church community, family priorities — reshaped his perspective


His latest creative ambition: developing a new Angel Studios series based on Chronicles of Kings


Football days at Duke and how that competitive drive carried into acting

Resources Mentioned

Bailey Chase – Actor most recently seen in Homestead


IMDb Profile:


Instagram (verified): 

Featured Film & Series

Homestead (2024) — Post-apocalyptic drama starring Bailey Chase

 

Actor Bailey Chase sits down to talk about his role in the post-apocalyptic Angel Studios series Homestead &mdash; a story of survival, leadership, and hope after a nuclear detonation near Los Angeles. Bailey reflects on what drew him to the project, how moving home to North Carolina deepened his faith, and why this role &mdash; and life beyond Hollywood &mdash; resonates with him personally. Along the way, he also shares glimpses into his career, his character&rsquo;s journey, and his long-term creative goals.
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Highlights
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Why Bailey said &ldquo;yes&rdquo; to Homestead and how divine timing played a role
</li>
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Moving out of Hollywood and reconnecting with family and faith in North Carolina
</li>
<li data-start="1091" data-end="1171">
The deep character arc of Jeff Eriksson &mdash; hard-nosed, authentic, and growing
</li>
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Bailey&rsquo;s acting roots: from Buffy the Vampire Slayer to Longmire
</li>
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How life shifts &mdash; slower pace, church community, family priorities &mdash; reshaped his perspective
</li>
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His latest creative ambition: developing a new Angel Studios series based on Chronicles of Kings
</li>
<li data-start="1522" data-end="1634">
Football days at Duke and how that competitive drive carried into acting
</li>
</ul>
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Resources Mentioned
Bailey Chase &ndash; Actor most recently seen in Homestead
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<a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0003082/?utm_source=chatgpt.com">IMDb Profile:</a>
</li>
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<a href="https://www.instagram.com/baileychase/?hl=en">Instagram (verified):</a>&nbsp;
</li>
</ul>
Featured Film &amp; Series
<a href="https://www.angel.com/movies/homestead">Homestead (2024)</a> &mdash; Post-apocalyptic drama starring Bailey Chase
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Bailey Chase: Leaving California, Finding Faith, and Saying Yes to 'Homestead'

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Benjamin Watson on Why Faith Is More Visible Than Ever in Sports -- and Why That Matters

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