Actor Lucas Black recently said he has no regrets about leaving NCIS New Orleans in 2019 to put his family first. “I decided to step away from ‘NCIS New Orleans’ because the schedule was long and grueling,” said Black, 41, a father of three. christian post.
“There was only a short period of time where I could sacrifice that time away from my family before I realized there was going to be a problem. So my wife and I talked about it and made a plan. There were times like that. . I had enough and had to leave.”
“As men, husbands, and fathers, we have an innate desire to give and protect, but sometimes that can get in the way of the relationships that mean the most to us. If a person focuses too much on his career, his relationship with his wife, spouse, and children will usually suffer, and I have always believed that there is a need for a healthy balance in life.
The actor also shares his story with David Smallbone, father of brothers Luke and Joel Smallbone of the Grammy-winning Christian band For King and Country, and singer-songwriter David Smallbone. It was likened to the story of Rebecca, also known as Rebecca St. James.
The upcoming film Unsung Hero focuses on David’s story. In it, he moves his wife and six children (one of whom is traveling) from Australia to Nashville, Tennessee, after his company goes bankrupt.
David struggles to support his family in America, but through prayer, coming together as a family, and the support of the local community, the Smallbone family is ultimately able to find success in the Christian music industry.
Black, who has previously appeared in the “Fast and Furious” series and “Friday Night Lights,” will also appear in “Unsung Hero” as Jed Part-Timer, a local church member who welcomes the Smallbones into his Nashville home. ing. with his wife Kay (Candace Cameron Bure).
Directed by Joel Smallbone and Richard Ramsey, Unsung Hero stars Joel Smallbone as the father, Daisy Betts, Kirily Berger, Lady A’s Hilary Scott, and Nashville’s Jonathan. – Jackson is appearing.
“This is the story Americans are craving. We need more wholesome content like this,” Black said. “This is a story about family and faith. The Smallbones faced adversity when they came here. They had to stick together as a family to make ends meet, but to do so They know that the most important relationship in their lives is first and foremost with their Heavenly Father, and that’s something all mothers should know. I’m honored to be a part of that.”
Since leaving Hollywood, Black told The Christian Post that his criteria for choosing projects have changed, especially those that are family-oriented and professing Christians. /p>
“I look for stories that uplift, encourage, and promote Christian values. They should point people to God and emphasize the importance of family. That’s why I look for stories that uplift, encourage, and promote Christian values. I like Kingdom Story Company. They produce good, wholesome content, and we need more of that.” ”
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Milton Quintanilla is a freelance writer and content creator. He is a contributor to his Crosswalk Headlines and host of the For Your Soul Podcast, a podcast dedicated to sound doctrine and Biblical truth. He holds a Master of Divinity degree from Alliance Theological Seminary.
