Disney Star David Henrie Says 'God's Calling Us All to Do Big Things' - 'Be Faithful to that Grace'
The new film "Reagan" about former President Ronald Reagan hit theaters on Fri., Aug. 30, generating more than $10 million on opening weekend.
Actor David Henrie, who portrays young Ronald Reagan in the biopic, sat down with ChurchPOP editor Jacqueline Burkepile to discuss his role in the film.
Often vocal about his Catholic faith, Henrie is most known for his role as Justin Russo in Disney Channel's hit television series, "Wizards of Waverly Place."
In this exclusive interview, the actor explains how his Catholic faith influenced his decision to take on the role, what he hopes viewers take from the film, whether or not he is concerned about pushback from Hollywood, his thoughts on Saint John Paul II's relationship with Reagan, and what he believes God calls everyone to do.
Watch the interview with David Henrie below:
David Henrie: "God's Calling Us All to Do Big Things" - "Be Faithful to that Grace"
At the conclusion of the interview, Henrie encourages viewers to follow God's call to do "big things."
"I think it ties back to what I was saying about purpose and God. And what is God's purpose for your life? That's something that you're supposed to determine for yourself necessarily but something that you want God to help determine for you. And that once you know what that is, you just keep going and you don't give up.
"I think you'll see that if you were to meet Reagan early on in his life, you'd be like 'There's no way this guy's going to be president. That's a crazy thought.' Sure enough, It happens."
"It really can happen to any of us as long as we're faithful, as long as we work hard, as long as we strive after justice.
"I think you'll be inspired to go, 'You know what? God's calling us all to do big things in our own little ways sometimes, and we need to be faithful to that grace."