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Hollywood star Chris Pratt Jurassic World And Guardians of the Galaxy The celebrity took to social media earlier this month to reveal that he listens to Mark Wahlberg's “The Bible in a Year” podcast, and that he has already reached day 221 of it.
“The Bible in a Year” podcast.
“This is what I've been listening to on my Part of the Bible in a Year podcast,” Pratt, 44, wrote on his Instagram Story. “I loved using the Hallow app! Great job, Mark Wahlberg!”
“It will probably become biblical in a year and a half, but I'm doing my best,” he added.
The Bible in a Year podcast is presented by Ascension Press, whose website states that “Fr. Mike Schmitz guides you through The entire Bible in 365 episodes.
“Using an exclusive reading plan rooted in the Bible Timeline (a pioneering approach to understanding salvation history developed by Bible scholar Jeff Cavins) you won't just read the Bible…you'll finally understand how all the pieces fit together to tell an amazing story that continues in your life today! It lasts.”
Father Schmitz reportedly serves as director of youth and young adult ministry for the Diocese of Duluth and as chaplain for Newman Catholic Campus Ministry at the University of Minnesota Duluth. Pratt's shout out to Wahlberg was a nod to Father Stu The star collaborated with the Hallow app to create content for him.
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Pratt Christian faith
Pratt has long been one of the only Christian stars in Hollywood. While accepting the Generation Award at the MTV Movie & TV Awards in 2018, he famously told his fans that “God is real.”
“God exists. God loves you. God wants what’s best for you. Believe it. He said, ‘I do.’” Learn to pray. It's easy and it's so good for your soul.
Last year, Pratt defended his strong Christian faith.
“I'm sure it is, but this isn't anything new. This isn't new, you know?” Pratt told Page Six when asked about the backlash he received for being a believer in God.
“If I were of this world, they would love me that way, but as it is, I'm chosen out of this world.” That's John 15:18 to 20, Pratt continued. “That's the way it is, nothing new, 2,000 years ago they hated it.” also”.
Pratt previously said he found God as a rebellious teenager thanks to a stranger.
“In Maui, about four weeks before I found out I was going to California, I was hanging out with my friend. I wasn't old enough to drink, so we got someone to buy us some alcohol. “This guy came up and was like, 'What are you doing tonight?'” Pratt said. For Esquire in 2012.
“He was like, 'I stopped because Jesus asked me to stop and talk to you.' He said to tell you that you are destined for great things. My friends came out and I said, Hey, I'm going with this guy. “I gave my soul to Jesus in about two days.”
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Christian Faith Wallberg
Wahlberg also defended his faith after being criticized for it.
“It's the most important aspect of my life,” he previously told Fox News. “It's the most important thing. It's given me all the things I've been able to achieve in my life – my faith and my discipline.
“It's not popular in my industry, but, you know, I can't deny my faith,” Wahlberg also admitted. “It's important for me to share that with people.”
It's rare to find celebrities brave enough to speak openly about their Christian faith these days. God bless both Pratt and Wahlberg for continuing to show the world that good Christians can succeed in Hollywood!
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