In this interview, Michael Foust sits down with actor Neal McDonough to talk about his role in Angel Studios' new sci-fi film, The Shift. He also touches on his faith, his decision not to kiss co-stars on screen, and how prayer changed his career.



🎥 Watch the interview: https://youtu.be/bc_rQ5VeN5I

In this interview, Michael Foust sits down with actor Neal McDonough to talk about his role in Angel Studios' new sci-fi film, The Shift. He also touches on his faith, his decision not to kiss co-stars on screen, and how prayer changed his career.
 
🎥 Watch the interview: <a href="https://youtu.be/bc_rQ5VeN5I">https://youtu.be/bc_rQ5VeN5I</a>

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!

Neal McDonough on His 'No Kissing' Stance and How Prayer Changed His Career

Adoption stories, Christian identity, and healing from trauma take center stage as singer, speaker, and author Tammy Joy shares her powerful testimony of being born with a cleft lip and palate in the mountains of Guatemala and finding a forever family through adoption. Her journey—from near death to divine intervention, faith, and redemption—reveals how God transforms deep wounds into lasting purpose.

In this episode, Tammy reflects on her memoir Beautifully Scarred, her faith-filled adoption story, and how being “chosen twice” shaped her understanding of identity, belonging, and God’s relentless love.

Highlights


Tammy Joy’s miraculous survival after being born with a cleft lip and palate in Guatemala


The divine intervention that led her from the mountains to an orphanage


Being adopted into a loving family and navigating identity as an adoptee


What it means to be “chosen twice”—by God and by family


How faith reframed pain, scars, and unanswered questions


Why adoption is both beautiful and layered


The heart behind her book Beautifully Scarred


Tammy’s vision for the story to become a film


How Scripture, especially Psalm 139, shaped her healing journey


The purpose behind her 5-day YouVersion devotional

Join the Conversation

What does it mean to you to be chosen—by God, by family, or by faith?

Share your thoughts and story using #LifeAudio.

Resources & Links


📘 Beautifully Scarred — Tammy Joy


📖 Psalm 139:13–18


📱Beautifully Scarred 5-Day Devotional on YouVersion


🎧 Explore more faith-filled podcasts at LifeAudio.com

Adoption stories, Christian identity, and healing from trauma take center stage as singer, speaker, and author Tammy Joy shares her powerful testimony of being born with a cleft lip and palate in the mountains of Guatemala and finding a forever family through adoption. Her journey&mdash;from near death to divine intervention, faith, and redemption&mdash;reveals how God transforms deep wounds into lasting purpose.
In this episode, Tammy reflects on her memoir Beautifully Scarred, her faith-filled adoption story, and how being &ldquo;chosen twice&rdquo; shaped her understanding of identity, belonging, and God&rsquo;s relentless love.
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Tammy Joy&rsquo;s miraculous survival after being born with a cleft lip and palate in Guatemala
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The divine intervention that led her from the mountains to an orphanage
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Being adopted into a loving family and navigating identity as an adoptee
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What it means to be &ldquo;chosen twice&rdquo;&mdash;by God and by family
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How faith reframed pain, scars, and unanswered questions
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Why adoption is both beautiful and layered
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The heart behind her book Beautifully Scarred
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Tammy&rsquo;s vision for the story to become a film
</li>
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How Scripture, especially Psalm 139, shaped her healing journey
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<li data-start="1638" data-end="1692">
The purpose behind her 5-day YouVersion devotional
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</ul>
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Join the Conversation
What does it mean to you to be chosen&mdash;by God, by family, or by faith?
Share your thoughts and story using #LifeAudio.
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Resources &amp; Links
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📘 <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Beautifully-Scarred-Conquering-Receiving-Embracing/dp/B0DJFN21DN">Beautifully Scarred &mdash; Tammy Joy</a>
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📖 Psalm 139:13&ndash;18
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📱<a href="https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/57470-beautifully-scarred"> Beautifully Scarred 5-Day Devotional on YouVersion</a>
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🎧 Explore more faith-filled podcasts at <a href="https://www.lifeaudio.com/">LifeAudio.com</a>
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Chosen Twice: Tammy Joy on Adoption, Identity, and Finding Beauty in Scars

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/5e27a451-e6e6-4c51-aa03-a7370003783c/clips/351c2631-6176-418d-b231-b3c9016006cf/transcript

Christian music artist Emerson Day, a Dove Award–nominated singer-songwriter, shares the unexpected journey that led her from college lacrosse and a future in federal law enforcement to a calling in Christian music. Known for powerful songs like Get Behind Me and This House Won’t Fall, Emerson opens up about obedience, spiritual warfare, and trusting God when the path forward feels uncertain.

In this episode, Emerson reflects on turning down her dream job with the ATF, rediscovering songwriting during a season of waiting, and how faith shaped her music long before success arrived. Her story is a reminder that God wastes nothing—and that obedience often begins with one brave “yes.”

Highlights


Why Emerson turned down a federal law enforcement career to pursue music


How a season of waiting shaped her faith and songwriting


The personal story behind Get Behind Me and spiritual warfare


Lessons passed down from her grandmother that inspired her lyrics


How lacrosse and discipline prepared her for life as an artist


The biblical foundation behind This House Won’t Fall (Matthew 7)


Why Emerson believes God uses every chapter of our story


What she hopes listeners experience when they hear her music

Join the Conversation

Have you ever felt God calling you to something unexpected—or uncomfortable?

Join the conversation and share your story using #LifeAudio.

🔗 Resources & Links


🎵 Get Behind Me – Emerson Day


🎵 This House Won’t Fall – Emerson Day


🌐 Official website: emersondaymusic.com


🎧 Discover more faith-centered podcasts at LifeAudio.com

Christian music artist Emerson Day, a Dove Award&ndash;nominated singer-songwriter, shares the unexpected journey that led her from college lacrosse and a future in federal law enforcement to a calling in Christian music. Known for powerful songs like Get Behind Me and This House Won&rsquo;t Fall, Emerson opens up about obedience, spiritual warfare, and trusting God when the path forward feels uncertain.
In this episode, Emerson reflects on turning down her dream job with the ATF, rediscovering songwriting during a season of waiting, and how faith shaped her music long before success arrived. Her story is a reminder that God wastes nothing&mdash;and that obedience often begins with one brave &ldquo;yes.&rdquo;
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Why Emerson turned down a federal law enforcement career to pursue music
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How a season of waiting shaped her faith and songwriting
</li>
<li data-start="1754" data-end="1821">
The personal story behind Get Behind Me and spiritual warfare
</li>
<li data-start="1822" data-end="1891">
Lessons passed down from her grandmother that inspired her lyrics
</li>
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How lacrosse and discipline prepared her for life as an artist
</li>
<li data-start="1959" data-end="2029">
The biblical foundation behind This House Won&rsquo;t Fall (Matthew 7)
</li>
<li data-start="2030" data-end="2090">
Why Emerson believes God uses every chapter of our story
</li>
<li data-start="2091" data-end="2155">
What she hopes listeners experience when they hear her music
</li>
</ul>
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Join the Conversation
Have you ever felt God calling you to something unexpected&mdash;or uncomfortable?
Join the conversation and share your story using #LifeAudio.
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🔗 Resources &amp; Links
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🎵 <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rs2J6t8XS_k">Get Behind Me &ndash; Emerson Day</a>
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🎵 <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wMo4ljEgTMs">This House Won&rsquo;t Fall &ndash; Emerson Day</a>
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🌐 Official website: <a href="https://www.emersondaymusic.com/">emersondaymusic.com</a>
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🎧 Discover more faith-centered podcasts at <a href="https://www.lifeaudio.com/">LifeAudio.com</a>
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</ul>

From Law Enforcement to Worship Leader: Emerson Day’s Story Behind “Get Behind Me”

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/5e27a451-e6e6-4c51-aa03-a7370003783c/clips/260437a0-791f-49fd-b1ba-b3c401265c80/transcript

Christian music artist Jaye King, the newest signing on Centricity Music, shares the powerful story behind his debut single Hard Place—a testimony-driven song rooted in redemption, faith, and meeting God in life’s most difficult moments. Blending gospel, pop, rock, and soul influences, Jay opens up about his journey from growing up in church to making faith his own.

In this conversation, Jaye reflects on his musical upbringing, his passion for creating honest music without labels, and why he believes faith-filled songs should meet people where they are. From wrestling with identity to trusting God through uncertainty, Jaye’s story speaks directly to listeners searching for hope, authenticity, and truth.

Highlights


The personal testimony behind Jaye King’s single Hard Place


Growing up in church versus truly surrendering your life to Christ


How Jaye’s background as a drummer shaped his genre-blending sound


Influences ranging from gospel and soul to pop and classic rock


Why Jaye prefers being a “Christian making music” rather than a labeled genre


Navigating faith-based storytelling without compromising musical excellence


Jaye’s middle school encounter with the Holy Spirit that changed everything


A message of hope for listeners who feel stuck, lost, or at a crossroads

Join the Conversation

Have you ever experienced God meeting you in a hard place when life felt uncertain?

Join the conversation and share your story using #LifeAudio.

🔗 Resources & Links


🎵 Listen to Hard Place by Jaye King


🌐 Official website: jayeking.com


🎧 Explore more faith-centered podcasts at LifeAudio.com

Christian music artist Jaye King, the newest signing on Centricity Music, shares the powerful story behind his debut single Hard Place&mdash;a testimony-driven song rooted in redemption, faith, and meeting God in life&rsquo;s most difficult moments. Blending gospel, pop, rock, and soul influences, Jay opens up about his journey from growing up in church to making faith his own.
In this conversation, Jaye reflects on his musical upbringing, his passion for creating honest music without labels, and why he believes faith-filled songs should meet people where they are. From wrestling with identity to trusting God through uncertainty, Jaye&rsquo;s story speaks directly to listeners searching for hope, authenticity, and truth.
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The personal testimony behind Jaye King&rsquo;s single Hard Place
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Growing up in church versus truly surrendering your life to Christ
</li>
<li data-start="1564" data-end="1633">
How Jaye&rsquo;s background as a drummer shaped his genre-blending sound
</li>
<li data-start="1634" data-end="1701">
Influences ranging from gospel and soul to pop and classic rock
</li>
<li data-start="1702" data-end="1782">
Why Jaye prefers being a &ldquo;Christian making music&rdquo; rather than a labeled genre
</li>
<li data-start="1783" data-end="1862">
Navigating faith-based storytelling without compromising musical excellence
</li>
<li data-start="1863" data-end="1941">
Jaye&rsquo;s middle school encounter with the Holy Spirit that changed everything
</li>
<li data-start="1942" data-end="2018">
A message of hope for listeners who feel stuck, lost, or at a crossroads
</li>
</ul>
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Join the Conversation
Have you ever experienced God meeting you in a hard place when life felt uncertain?
Join the conversation and share your story using #LifeAudio.
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🔗 Resources &amp; Links
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🎵 Listen to <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_MlD8naymE">Hard Place</a> by Jaye King
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🌐 Official website: <a href="https://www.jayeking.com/">jayeking.com</a>
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🎧 Explore more faith-centered podcasts at <a href="https://www.lifeaudio.com/">LifeAudio.com</a>
</li>
</ul>

Jaye King, Centricity Music’s newest artist, shares the story behind his single Hard Place and his journey of faith, music, and redemption. Blending gospel, pop, and rock influences, Jaye reflects on growing up in church, encountering God personally, and creating music that meets people where they are with honesty and hope.

Met in a Hard Place: Jaye King on Faith, Music, and Finding Redemption

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/5e27a451-e6e6-4c51-aa03-a7370003783c/clips/a85e9369-9122-43b6-8b44-b3c200e238fa/transcript

Neal McDonough on His 'No Kissing' Stance and How Prayer Changed His Career

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