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.

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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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Bryce Crawford, evangelist, podcaster, and host of the Bryce Crawford Podcast, has built a life and ministry around one thing — taking the love of Jesus to the streets, literally. From his Jesus in the Street ministry to the I Love Jesus Tour currently taking him across the country, Bryce carries a boldness for the gospel that is hard to miss and even harder to explain without knowing his story. He opens up about the night in December 2020 when he was at his lowest point and how a real encounter with Jesus changed everything.

Faith, revival, and the hunger of a generation searching for truth: Bryce shares why he believes Gen Z is turning to Jesus in a way that is visible, tangible, and growing. He talks about what is driving the spiritual awakening he is witnessing on tour, why he believes boldness comes directly from the love God has shown him, and what he tells anyone who feels too timid to share their faith. This is a conversation about a life fully surrendered and a generation ready to hear the truth.

Highlights
Why Gen Z is tired of fake answers and turning to Jesus as the one real truth
The role the pandemic played in sparking a hunger for God among young people
His personal testimony, the night he planned to take his life and how Jesus met him there
How street evangelism started, running up to strangers, saying Jesus loves you, and running away
Why boldness is not a personality trait but a direct overflow of God's love
His challenge to skeptics, inviting them to let their questions lead them to the evidence
What people can expect when they show up to the I Love Jesus Tour

Resources / Links / CTA
📱 Instagram
🎙️ Podcast: Bryce Crawford Podcast
🤝 Ministry: Jesus in the Street
🎤 I Love Jesus Tour: https://brycecrawfordconcerts.com/
🌐 Follow, share, and explore more of Crosswalk Talk
👉 Follow, share, and subscribe for more faith-driven conversations on Lifeaudio

Bryce Crawford, evangelist, podcaster, and host of the Bryce Crawford Podcast, has built a life and ministry around one thing &mdash; taking the love of Jesus to the streets, literally. From his Jesus in the Street ministry to the I Love Jesus Tour currently taking him across the country, Bryce carries a boldness for the gospel that is hard to miss and even harder to explain without knowing his story. He opens up about the night in December 2020 when he was at his lowest point and how a real encounter with Jesus changed everything.
Faith, revival, and the hunger of a generation searching for truth: Bryce shares why he believes Gen Z is turning to Jesus in a way that is visible, tangible, and growing. He talks about what is driving the spiritual awakening he is witnessing on tour, why he believes boldness comes directly from the love God has shown him, and what he tells anyone who feels too timid to share their faith. This is a conversation about a life fully surrendered and a generation ready to hear the truth.
Highlights
<ul>
<li>Why Gen Z is tired of fake answers and turning to Jesus as the one real truth</li>
<li>The role the pandemic played in sparking a hunger for God among young people</li>
<li>His personal testimony, the night he planned to take his life and how Jesus met him there</li>
<li>How street evangelism started, running up to strangers, saying Jesus loves you, and running away</li>
<li>Why boldness is not a personality trait but a direct overflow of God's love</li>
<li>His challenge to skeptics, inviting them to let their questions lead them to the evidence</li>
<li>What people can expect when they show up to the I Love Jesus Tour</li>
</ul>
Resources / Links / CTA
<ul>
<li>📱 <a href="https://www.instagram.com/brycecrawford/?hl=en">Instagram</a></li>
<li>🎙️ Podcast: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bryce-crawford-podcast/id1597229142">Bryce Crawford Podcast</a></li>
<li>🤝 Ministry: <a href="https://jesusinthestreet.org/">Jesus in the Street</a></li>
<li>🎤 I Love Jesus Tour: <a href="https://brycecrawfordconcerts.com/">https://brycecrawfordconcerts.com/</a></li>
<li>🌐 Follow, share, and explore more of <a href="https://www.lifeaudio.com/crosswalk-talk-celebrity-christian-interviews/">Crosswalk Talk</a></li>
<li>👉 Follow, share, and subscribe for more faith-driven conversations on <a href="https://www.lifeaudio.com/">Lifeaudio</a></li>
</ul>

Bryce Crawford on Gen Z Revival, and Street Evangelism 

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Chris Tomlin, award-winning worship artist and songwriter, is stepping into one of the most meaningful projects of his career. The First Hymn is a new film built around the discovery of what many scholars believe is the oldest known Christian hymn, nearly 1,800 years old, found on a torn piece of papyrus in an Egyptian trash heap and preserved in a vault at Oxford. Chris opens up about what it felt like to be asked to bring something that precious back to life, and the responsibility that came with it.

Ancient worship, the enduring power of hymns, and the everlasting King: Chris shares what this project stirred in him about the pure, unfiltered heart of praise, and why a song that old still has something powerful to say to the church today. He also gets real about what God is teaching him on the Winter Jam tour, how gathering with thousands of people in worship cuts through the noise of a broken world, and why after 30 years of leading people to God in song, it still moves him every single night.

Highlights
The discovery of the oldest known Christian hymn, found in a trash heap and preserved at Oxford
Why the hymn references the Trinity a full century before the Council of Nicaea
How historian and theologian John Dixon guided Chris and Ben Fielding through the creative process
The difference between songs of deliverance and songs of transcendence, and why both matter
What this ancient song reveals about the pure, undivided praise of the early church
How Holy Forever and How Great Is Our God connect to that same eternal thread
What God is teaching Chris on the Winter Jam tour and the hunger for worship he's witnessing
Why he called his new album The King Is Still the King and the hope it points to

Resources / Links / CTA
🌐 Chris Tomlin website: https://christomlin.com/
📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christomlin/
🌐 The First Hymn movie: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt36458791/
🎵 New album: The King Is Still the King
🎤 Winter Jam Tour: https://jamtour.com/
🌐 Follow, share, and explore more of Crosswalk Talk
👉 Follow, share, and subscribe for more faith-driven conversations on Lifeaudio

Chris Tomlin, award-winning worship artist and songwriter, is stepping into one of the most meaningful projects of his career. The First Hymn is a new film built around the discovery of what many scholars believe is the oldest known Christian hymn, nearly 1,800 years old, found on a torn piece of papyrus in an Egyptian trash heap and preserved in a vault at Oxford. Chris opens up about what it felt like to be asked to bring something that precious back to life, and the responsibility that came with it.
Ancient worship, the enduring power of hymns, and the everlasting King: Chris shares what this project stirred in him about the pure, unfiltered heart of praise, and why a song that old still has something powerful to say to the church today. He also gets real about what God is teaching him on the Winter Jam tour, how gathering with thousands of people in worship cuts through the noise of a broken world, and why after 30 years of leading people to God in song, it still moves him every single night.
Highlights
<ul>
<li>The discovery of the oldest known Christian hymn, found in a trash heap and preserved at Oxford</li>
<li>Why the hymn references the Trinity a full century before the Council of Nicaea</li>
<li>How historian and theologian John Dixon guided Chris and Ben Fielding through the creative process</li>
<li>The difference between songs of deliverance and songs of transcendence, and why both matter</li>
<li>What this ancient song reveals about the pure, undivided praise of the early church</li>
<li>How Holy Forever and How Great Is Our God connect to that same eternal thread</li>
<li>What God is teaching Chris on the Winter Jam tour and the hunger for worship he's witnessing</li>
<li>Why he called his new album The King Is Still the King and the hope it points to</li>
</ul>
Resources / Links / CTA
<ul>
<li>🌐 Chris Tomlin website: <a href="https://christomlin.com/">https://christomlin.com/</a></li>
<li>📱 Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/christomlin/">https://www.instagram.com/christomlin/</a></li>
<li>🌐 The First Hymn movie: <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt36458791/">https://www.imdb.com/title/tt36458791/</a></li>
<li>🎵 New album: <a href="https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-king-is-still-the-king/1822580562">The King Is Still the King</a></li>
<li>🎤 Winter Jam Tour: <a href="https://jamtour.com/">https://jamtour.com/</a></li>
<li>🌐&nbsp;Follow, share, and explore more of <a href="https://www.lifeaudio.com/crosswalk-talk-celebrity-christian-interviews/">Crosswalk Talk</a></li>
<li>👉 Follow, share, and subscribe for more faith-driven conversations on <a href="https://www.lifeaudio.com/">Lifeaudio</a></li>
</ul>

Chris Tomlin on The First Hymn, Early Church, and Worship

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David Pollack, college football Hall of Famer and former NFL player, shares how life-altering adversity—including a career-ending injury—reshaped his faith, purpose, and perspective. From losing everything he worked for in a single moment to rebuilding with intention, David opens up about how God used hardship to refine his identity, strengthen his family, and deepen his relationship with Christ. 

Christian resilience, overcoming adversity, and trusting God’s plan: David shares the heart behind his new book Every Day Counts. He talks about how his faith shifted from routine to relationship, what it looks like to slow down and truly listen to God, and how those lessons continue to shape the way he approaches life, purpose, and daily decisions. 



Highlights
How a career-ending NFL injury became a turning point in faith and perspective
Moving from transactional faith to a personal relationship with God
The biblical principle of “be still” and learning to hear God’s voice
Why adversity is inevitable—and how faith shapes your response
The “50-40-10 rule” for discipline, growth, and personal excellence
Finding purpose after setbacks in career, family, and life transitions
The role of gratitude and perspective in navigating loss and change
How everyday faith and consistency lead to lasting impact

Resources / Links / CTA
🌐 David Pollack website: https://davidpollack.com/
📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidpollack47/
📖 Book: Every Day Counts
🎙️ Podcast: See Ball Get Ball
Follow, share, and explore more of Crosswalk Talk
For more faith-driven conversations go to lifeaudio.com

David Pollack, college football Hall of Famer and former NFL player, shares how life-altering adversity&mdash;including a career-ending injury&mdash;reshaped his faith, purpose, and perspective. From losing everything he worked for in a single moment to rebuilding with intention, David opens up about how God used hardship to refine his identity, strengthen his family, and deepen his relationship with Christ. Christian resilience, overcoming adversity, and trusting God&rsquo;s plan: David shares the heart behind his new book Every Day Counts. He talks about how his faith shifted from routine to relationship, what it looks like to slow down and truly listen to God, and how those lessons continue to shape the way he approaches life, purpose, and daily decisions. 
Highlights
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<li data-section-id="vbw7z5" data-start="844" data-end="926">How a career-ending NFL injury became a turning point in faith and perspective</li>
<li data-section-id="10fqewp" data-start="927" data-end="998">Moving from transactional faith to a personal relationship with God</li>
<li data-section-id="17qx4we" data-start="999" data-end="1072">The biblical principle of &ldquo;be still&rdquo; and learning to hear God&rsquo;s voice</li>
<li data-section-id="98pk2f" data-start="1073" data-end="1139">Why adversity is inevitable&mdash;and how faith shapes your response</li>
<li data-section-id="1nda1p7" data-start="1140" data-end="1211">The &ldquo;50-40-10 rule&rdquo; for discipline, growth, and personal excellence</li>
<li data-section-id="12v391r" data-start="1212" data-end="1286">Finding purpose after setbacks in career, family, and life transitions</li>
<li data-section-id="pw4ww9" data-start="1287" data-end="1358">The role of gratitude and perspective in navigating loss and change</li>
<li data-section-id="1n1pd69" data-start="1359" data-end="1420">How everyday faith and consistency lead to lasting impact</li>
</ul>
Resources / Links / CTA
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<li data-section-id="fy67e4" data-start="1542" data-end="1600">🌐 David Pollack website: <a href="https://davidpollack.com/">https://davidpollack.com/</a></li>
<li data-section-id="ljrlyw" data-start="1601" data-end="1644">📱 Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/davidpollack47/">https://www.instagram.com/davidpollack47/</a></li>
<li data-section-id="1xfw7x9" data-start="1645" data-end="1733">📖 Book: <a href="https://davidpollack.com/every-day-counts/">Every Day Counts</a></li>
<li data-section-id="fhtvwj" data-start="1734" data-end="1770">🎙️ Podcast: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/see-ball-get-ball-with-david-pollack/id1769665459">See Ball Get Ball</a></li>
<li data-section-id="wbq185" data-start="1850" data-end="1958">Follow, share, and explore more of <a href="https://www.lifeaudio.com/crosswalk-talk-celebrity-christian-interviews/">Crosswalk Talk</a></li>
<li data-section-id="15r815a" data-start="1959" data-end="2030">For more faith-driven conversations go to <a href="https://www.lifeaudio.com/">lifeaudio.com</a></li>
</ul>

David Pollack on Every Day Counts, NFL Injury, and Faith

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

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