Faith
Kevin Costner’s Faith Shines in Christmas Special
Faith Facts
- Kevin Costner’s acting journey began in a church nativity play.
- His new ABC special, “The First Christmas,” deeply explores the Nativity story through a faith-centered lens.
- Costner emphasizes keeping Christ at the center of Christmas and draws on his Baptist upbringing in the project.
Kevin Costner reflects on his earliest acting in church, remembering how faith quietly shaped his life and career. He is now hosting a new ABC special that returns him to his spiritual roots, bringing the story of Christ’s birth to the forefront.
“I didn’t even know what acting was; you just be a shepherd. You have this big, long stick, so don’t fight any kids with it.”
Through “The First Christmas,” Costner intentionally prioritizes Christian themes, highlighting the importance of focusing on Christ amid the busyness of the season. He draws from his own foundation in a Baptist church to bring a human perspective to the biblical story of Mary, Joseph, and the birth of Christ.
“I make sports movies, cowboy movies and dramas…and sometimes you’re not always dealing with your faith. I wouldn’t have done this if it weren’t important to me, because of how I was raised. I was raised in a Baptist church.”
The special brings renewed attention to the realities Mary and Joseph faced, demonstrating their courage and reliance on God in difficult times. Costner seeks to offer viewers a genuine connection by sharing his own faith journey and encouraging thoughtful reflection on the message of Jesus’ birth.
“I didn’t want to just be a famous face in front of a religious story. I wanted to be very human about it.”
He acknowledges that even those who doubt can appreciate the powerful endurance of the Christmas story. The program extends an invitation to skeptics and believers alike, urging all to consider the spiritual truths at the heart of this season.
“I invited the cynic to sit with us. They don’t have to believe, but they do recognize that this story has endured.”
As Costner immerses himself in the events of the Nativity, he is reminded of humanity’s need for a Savior and the moral guidance Jesus provides. He calls on families to use this season as an opportunity to nurture faith, honor loved ones, and remember God’s hand in their lives.
“For Christians, it centers on the birth of this child, the promise that He was coming, and the message He would bring of peace, of how you treat your neighbor, and how you live morally under very tough conditions.”
Let us remember to cherish our faith, our families, and freedom this Christmas as we celebrate the true meaning of the season. To read more about Kevin Costner’s journey and his heartfelt take on Christmas, visit the source below.
Faith Facts
- Bangladesh Nationalist Party secures landslide victory, Tarique Rahman becomes prime minister after 18 months of turmoil.
- Government announces first-ever monthly allowances for clergy of all faiths, including non-Muslims.
- Christian leaders voice cautious hope, urging justice, security, and religious liberty for minorities.
Bangladesh’s Christian communities greet the BNP’s electoral triumph and Tarique Rahman’s leadership with prayerful optimism, viewing it as divine response to believers’ pleas amid past violence against minorities.
Symbolic steps like financial support for clergy signal potential progress, yet leaders stress the need for real protections beyond gestures.
“The election mandate is in answer to the prayers of the church,” Rev. Asa Michael Kain declared.
“I personally congratulate the government,” Rev. Albert Rozario stated, pledging prayers for harmonious rule.
Bishop Sebastian Tudu refused the stipend, warning of possible political pressures on the Church dedicated to God.
Archbishop Bejoy Nicephorus D’Cruze called for Bangladesh to become a haven of comfort and hope for all.
Bishop Philip P. Adhikary emphasized translating constitutional rights into daily safety and fair representation for Christians contributing to society.
Scripture reminds us in Proverbs 21:1 that God directs leaders’ hearts; may Rahman govern with Biblical justice, impartial courts, and freedom for faith expressions.
Join in prayer for Bangladesh’s faithful, that this new era upholds God’s values of liberty and protection for His people worldwide.
Rev. Jamie Sewell upholds the sacred beauty of church tradition, echoing generations of faithful Anglican worship that grounds believers in eternal truths.
Reflecting on his ancestor’s role as canal lock-keeper, he stresses that vital paths served purpose, carrying national life forward, much like the church must proclaim Christ.
Faith Facts
- Sewell’s teenage runs along Rugby canals revealed family heritage of purposeful service, not mere sentimentality.
- Parish introduced second service amid grief over losing traditional beauty, balancing reverence with missional outreach to youth.
- Church, like evolving canal to railway to motorway, adapts forms to deliver Gospel effectively across generations.
Sentiment honors forebears who opened gates of faith, yet clinging solely to forms risks forsaking the Great Commission.
Beauty without purpose becomes a museum, sidelining our duty to carry salvation to the nation under God’s sovereign call.
Stand firm for biblical faithfulness in worship and evangelism—share this wisdom with your church family today.
Faith Facts
- Youth clubs, sports, arts have eroded, leaving social media as key peer connection for unsupervised engagement.
- Algorithms exploit young people, but banning access ignores broader loneliness from closed centers and protective parents.
- Church of England funds 30 youth workers via ‘Ignite’ in Lancashire to rebuild community spaces.
Bishop Philip North warns that banning social media for under-16s, as debated in Parliament, risks worsening isolation amid declining youth opportunities guided by Biblical community principles.
While algorithms from profit-driven corporations manipulate youth, punishing young victims ignores the sins of perpetrators and fails to prepare them for a tech-driven world rooted in family and faith.
Adults must replace restrictions with reinvested youth work, sports, arts, and residential experiences to nurture whole persons as God intends, not mere economic units.
Scripture calls us to shepherd the young; let’s advocate for rich, fulfilling opportunities where phones pale in comparison, honoring faith, family, and freedom in our nation.
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