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'Boston Blue' Star Donnie Wahlberg Shares Touching Testimony About God's Presence in His Life

Donnie Wahlberg, a member of New Kids on the Block and known for his standout performances on screen, is now openly sharing profound messages of faith and gratitude, revealing a deeply personal spiritual journey that extends beyond his...
Nov 11, 2026
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Donnie Wahlberg Says Fame Left Him Empty Until He Accepted Jesus as His Savior Photo Credit: ©Getty Images / Slaven Vlasic / Contributor

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 Singer, actor and producer Donnie Wahlberg, 57, is known for his appearances in "The Sixth Sense" (1999), the reality show "Wahlburgers" (2014-2019) and "Blue Bloods" (2010-2024), to name a few. But in a recent Instagram post, Wahlberg shared a “testimony Tuesday,” thanking God for his love, peace and presence. The message read as follows:

“Tuesday Testimony! To simply be able to share this message, is a blessing. I’m so thankful for today. To stand in the Lords presence. To share His love. To feel His peace. I love you all and pray that you have a wonderful day! God bless you!  #love #motivation #inspirational #peace #joy”

Pausing to take a quiet moment of reflection, the "Boston Blue" star isn’t just grateful for God’s presence, but for being here, breathing and alive.

"Grateful to be here," he said in the short video. "Grateful to be breathing. Grateful to be alive. Grateful to stand in His presence. God bless you all, have a great day."

 While Wahlberg has primarily been known for his acting over the years, these moments of faith have become increasingly prominent.

In recent months, Wahlberg shared encouraging messages of faith for family, marriage, and life on social media. In another post, he told followers, “If you were blessed enough to wake up this morning — and if you are able to read this message — trust that you are so loved! Never doubt it for a second! He loves you! He’s with you! He’s got you! God bless you” (Movie Guide)!

According to Christian Devotion, he even urged Christian men to “Practice the habit of thinking ‘if [your spouse] were in the room at all times.’” Wahlberg explained that he does not simply try to avoid looking at other women, but instead tries to be mindful of how he responds to them. “It’s not that I go ‘oh, don’t look,’” he said, emphasizing that faithfulness begins with the way a person thinks and chooses to act.

From the big screen to their personal lives, Wahlberg and his wife have surrendered their lives to Jesus and are seeking to follow His direction wherever He leads.

Photo Credit: ©Getty Images / Slaven Vlasic / Contributor

amber ginter headshotAmber Ginter is a teacher-turned-author who loves Jesus, her husband Ben, and granola. Growing up Amber looked for faith and mental health resources and found none. Today, she offers hope for young Christians struggling with mental illness that goes beyond simply reading your Bible and praying more. Because you can love Jesus and still suffer from anxiety. You can download her top faith and mental health resources for free to help navigate books, podcasts, videos, and influencers from a faith lens perspective. Visit her website at amberginter.com.

Originally published November 11, 2026.

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