Actor Kelsey Grammer, known for his portrayal of a man of faith in the movie Jesus Revolution, is not only an actor but also a man of faith in his personal life. He takes pride in his belief and refuses to apologize for it. The movie is based on the true story of Pastor Chuck Smith, who welcomed hippies into his church and introduced rock music to it. Lonnie Frisbee, a street preacher played by Jonathan Roumie, helped him along the way.
Grammer, who watched the completed film with his wife Kayte Walsh, described it as a good movie that is uplifting. Walsh was moved to tears and said it was the best thing Grammer has ever done.
Grammer, who was raised as a Christian Scientist, has since become a full-fledged Protestant. He remembers the Jesus hippie movement of the 1960s and ’70s and was inspired by the energy and optimism of the people involved. Grammer admired Chuck Smith’s approach to welcoming the counterculture into the church and his emphasis on inclusion, which is a basic precept of Christianity.
Smith believed that if people were not listening, then he had to change his approach. He surrendered and said, “You show me a hippie, and I’ll listen.” This led to a dynamic relationship between Smith and Lonnie Frisbee, which resulted in the creation of 1,000 churches around the country under the umbrella of Calvary Chapel. The Jesus movement also contributed to the popularity of Christian contemporary music.
Grammer was impressed by the way Chuck Smith welcomed people of all backgrounds into the church, and he believes that this is an essential element of Christianity. He is proud to be a person of faith and does not apologize for it. His positive outlook on life and his beliefs have influenced his personal and professional life, making him a better actor and person. The Jesus Revolution is a movie that highlights the importance of faith, inclusion, and acceptance of others, and Grammer is glad to have been a part of it.