Chris Tucker
For those familiar with HBO's "Def Comedy Jam," Chris Tucker took the stage, made an unforgettable impression of Michael Jackson, and excelled in superstardom. It seemed overnight he became the hilarious drug dealer "Smokey" in the comedy franchise "Friday." When Jackie Chan joined forces with Tucker in the popular action crimefighting comedy "Rush Hour" franchise, nothing held him back.
Then, inspired by Bishop Noel Jones' firebrand teaching, he met Jesus. He was raised in a COGIC household but never embraced God's love. Today, there are many stories about Chris Tucker turning down roles that would pay him millions of dollars to enjoy marijuana or curse. He won't do it. God has become that serious for the family man and follower of Christ.
Brian "Head" Welch
Christians who don't have a penchant for hardcore alternative rock may not be familiar with Brian "Head" Welch. He was one of the founding members of the Platinum pioneering group, "Korn." He plays the lead guitar as hard as he lived. Known for his signature ginger dreads and face tattoos, Welch got together with his friends in Bakersfield, California, in 1993.
Together, they have sold over 40 million records, with hits like "Freak on a Leash," "No Place to Hide," and "Blind." In 2005, God seized Welch with a fury. He entered addiction recovery and got serious about church attendance, as well. Welch was so struck by God's love that he left the band without a word. Finally, in 2013, he believed God asked him to get back with the band, impressing upon his heart, "All those people are my people."
Matthew McConaughey
For the past few years, the Oscar-winning actor has shared about an "awakening" he experienced following his struggles with God. Details about his childhood with faith are scant, but as an adult growing in his Hollywood career, he talks about a time he visited a group of Benedictine monks in New Mexico. There, he spent four hours confessing his life's sins to a monk called "Brother Christian."
His walk with Christ became common knowledge during the Joe Rogan podcast, the largest in the world. Rogan, an outspoken humanist and theorist, asked McConaughey about science. In 2020, when asked if he was religious, McConaughey said, "Yes." Science is the practical pursuit of God," which is described in several of his films since his conversion, such as "We Are Marshall" and "Interstellar."
Mark Wahlberg
Few people like Mark Wahlberg have enjoyed an entire life of fame and fortune. Before he became famous as a Boston youth, he was a Calvin Klein. Later, he followed in his older brother's footsteps as a musician when he donned the personality "Marky Mark" and his notable hip-hop group, "The Funky Bunch." Before and during that time, he spent many months running from the law, soliciting drugs, and enjoying anything else that came into his path.
While in jail, he began praying for forgiveness, peace, and help. Wahlberg entered the world of acting determined to live a better life and focus on God. With his wife Rhea and four children, he is thrilled to live a grace- and Christ-centric life. Additionally, he has done many movies with a faith-based focus, such as "Father Stu," and is the primary spokesperson for Pray.com.
Montell Jordan
In the mid-1990s, no one was more popular on the R&B scene than Montell Jordan. His life remained in the sights and sounds of fame, thanks to his colossal hit, "This is How We Do It." Through a Grammy nomination and a seven-week reign at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 (29 weeks in total), there was nothing Montell Jordan could not get or do. That is, except for a return to that supremacy.
For years, Montell tried, but eventually, he left music. In 2010, he wanted to return to music, but God had other plans. After a few years of rededicating his life to Christ, he officially retired and founded Master Peace Church and Victory World Music, a gospel music label.
