Crosswalk Talk: Celebrity Christian Interviews

Crosswalk Talk: Celebrity Christian Interviews

Michael Foust

Jen Lilley Talks Christmas Movies and Faith: 'I Just Really Love Jesus'

December 3, 2024   ●   26 min

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Jen Lilley has appeared in some 18 Christmas movies, including two new ones this year: Great American Family’s A Little Women's Christmas (Nov. 23) and Hulu’s Operation Mistletoe, which is currently streaming. She’s also heading a new innovative crowdfunding company, Raise the Reel, which offers fans the opportunity to be extras in a new rom-com movie, Holiday Hearts, shooting next year. She's also a person of faith. "I read the whole Bible at a young age, and then I just was pretty on fire ever since."

What they discuss:

  • Jen's faith journey started with her Catholic upbringing and transitioned to the Episcopalian Church. As a child, she read the Bible cover to cover and had a deep connection with Jesus.
  • How Christmas movies help Jen get into the holiday spirit and their positive impact on fans.
  • Jen discusses her role as Meg March in "A Little Women's Christmas," based on Louisa May Alcott's novel
  • Jen shares her excitement about "Operation Mistletoe," her first movie on Hulu.
  • Jen introduces her innovative crowdfunding platform, Raise the Real, which connects fans with filmmakers. The first movie project is called "Holiday Hearts."

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A Prayer for Unity in the Church This Christmas - Your Daily Prayer - December 22

It’s easy to take offense when someone hurts you, or you’re frustrated with where you are in life, and it seems as though everyone around you is thriving. But, when we take an honest look at ourselves and see how God loves us (1 Corinthians 13), we realize we have no right to hold any grudges against our brothers and sisters.

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