Joel Courtney spoke in an interview about his experience portraying Greg Laurie in Jesus Revolution.

“I saw that similarity between myself and Greg… our faith is such a perfect way of connecting to the character” Joel said.

“The 60’s and the 70’s were such a weird time and there was a lot of division. It was such a powerful moment when this church opened up its doors… it changed the world, it really did.”

“I think we’re looking for truth. I think we’re looking for something greater than ourselves… I think that searching, that longing I think that’s core to humans.”

“Greg [Laurie] found his faith…Jesus found him first.. and my story is very similar to that.”

Jesus Revolution is rated M and is in Australian and New Zealand theatres now.

Article supplied with thanks to 96five & Steff Willis

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