Paul Walter Hauser Isn’t Afraid to Stand for Jesus in Hollywood

In an industry that avoids Jesus, Paul Walter Hauser isn’t staying quiet. He opens up about faith, kids’ movies, and the power of bold storytelling.

from GodTube.com and Michael Foust

Updated Dec 16, 2025

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Paul Walter Hauser joins Michael Foust to share why The Chosen Adventures stood out to him and why he believes great storytelling can invite people to ask meaningful questions about faith. Known for acclaimed roles in Richard Jewell, Black Bird, Cobra Kai and Cruella, and family-friendly projects like Pixar’s Inside Out, Hauser talks candidly about following Jesus in an industry often hesitant to discuss faith. He also explains what he hopes kids, parents, and audiences take away from this new animated journey centered on Jesus.

Originally published December 16, 2025.

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.

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