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Actor Jesse Metcalfe said he\u2019s developing a \u201cmuch stronger connection\u201d to his faith as he gets older. He recently argued that belief is a necessary factor missing from most people\u2019s lives today. Metcalfe told CBN\u2019s Faithwire, \u201cI have a much stronger connection to my faith as I\u2019ve gotten older. I don\u2019t know if it\u2019s because, over time, life just humbles us all when we need to look to something bigger than our problems on this earth.\u201d<\/p>\n

He continued, \u201cBut I believe having a spiritual connection to a higher power is what is missing from most people\u2019s lives.\u201d Metcalfe is starring in a new movie, \u201cOn a Wing and a Prayer<\/a>,\u201d currently streaming on Amazon Prime. The film tells the true story of survival and faith, emphasizing one man\u2019s journey to safely land an airplane and save his family from danger when their pilot dies unexpectedly mid-flight.<\/p>\n

Metcalfe said it\u2019s incredible to be part of bringing a genuine story to life, adding there\u2019s more responsibility when playing a real-life person. He said, \u201cSometimes, life is stranger than fiction. It\u2019s a pretty remarkable story.\u201d Metcalfe thinks some powerful lessons are central to \u201cOn a Wing and a Prayer,\u201d calling it a \u201cstory about redemption.\u201d He said, \u201cBut it\u2019s also about having faith in yourself. Ordinary people can do extraordinary things when you know life is on the line.\u201d<\/p>\n

Metcalfe said he loves seeing faith and family-friendly movies thrive and thinks we need this inspirational content now \u201cmore than ever.\u201d He\u2019s been open about his faith, which he found years ago while attempting to get sober through Alcoholics Anonymous. He\u2019s also discussed overcoming addiction and said being honest about life struggles is essential.<\/p>\n

He said, \u201cLife is so much easier when you are authentically yourself and when you\u2019re honest. We overcomplicate things.\u201d In 2016, Metcalfe said<\/a>, \u201cFaith is] really important to me. I really discovered a connection with a higher power and with God as I understand him probably five years ago when I got sober through the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous.\u201d<\/p>\n

The actor said sharing his story could be a source of inspiration for others who also face roadblocks. \u201cI think people need to see people that they look up to or people that they believe are in powerful positions be honest about the challenges they\u2019re going through,\u201d Metcalfe said. \u201cI think that empowers others.\u201d<\/p>\n

Faith is a necessity to get through challenging times. When we least expect it, God shows up and gives up everything we need.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Actor Jesse Metcalfe said he\u2019s developing a \u201cmuch stronger connection\u201d to his faith as he gets older. He recently argued that belief is a necessary factor missing from most people\u2019s lives today. Metcalfe told CBN\u2019s Faithwire, \u201cI have a much stronger connection to my faith as I\u2019ve gotten older. 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