Jen Lilley on Her Bold Faith in Jesus and Why ‘Jimmy’ Was a Gift from God

Jen Lilley isn’t shy about her faith, and she wants other Christians to stop treating prayer like an afterthought. She opens up about her own prayer closet, a difficult season that tested her trust in God, and why prayer has become...

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Published Sep 21, 2026

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Actress Jen Lilley joins Crosswalk Talk's Michael Foust to discuss her new movie Jimmy, the story of Hollywood legend Jimmy Stewart, and why playing his wife, Gloria, felt like a gift from God. Lilley opens up about her bold faith in Jesus, her passion for prayer and how God carried her through a difficult two-year season in her career. She also shares why she believes Christians should make prayer a priority and how her own prayer closet has become an important part of her walk with God. Plus, Lilley discusses her Wake Up Your Faith devotional, her effort to reach college students with the gospel and her passion for foster care.

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Originally published September 22, 2026.

Michael Foust has covered the intersection of faith and news for 20 years. His stories have appeared in Baptist Press, Christianity Today, The Christian Post, the Leaf-Chronicle, the Toronto Star and the Knoxville News-Sentinel.

Listen to Michael's Podcast! He is the host of Crosswalk Talk, a podcast where he talks with Christian movie stars, musicians, directors, and more. Hear how famous Christian figures keep their faith a priority in Hollywood and discover the best Christian movies, books, television, and other entertainment. You can find Crosswalk Talk on LifeAudio.com, or subscribe on Apple or Spotify so you never miss an interview that will be sure to encourage your faith.

Jen Lilley on Her Bold Faith in Jesus and Why ‘Jimmy’ Was a Gift from God

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