Jen Lilley Talks Christmas Movies and Faith: 'I Just Really Love Jesus'

December 03, 2024
00:00 26:27
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Jen Lilley has appeared in some 18 Christmas movies, including two new ones this year: Great American Family’s A Little Women's Christmas (Nov. 23) and Hulu’s Operation Mistletoe, which is currently streaming. She’s also heading a new innovative crowdfunding company, Raise the Reel, which offers fans the opportunity to be extras in a new rom-com movie, Holiday Hearts, shooting next year. She's also a person of faith. "I read the whole Bible at a young age, and then I just was pretty on fire ever since."

What they discuss:

  • Jen's faith journey started with her Catholic upbringing and transitioned to the Episcopalian Church. As a child, she read the Bible cover to cover and had a deep connection with Jesus.
  • How Christmas movies help Jen get into the holiday spirit and their positive impact on fans.
  • Jen discusses her role as Meg March in "A Little Women's Christmas," based on Louisa May Alcott's novel
  • Jen shares her excitement about "Operation Mistletoe," her first movie on Hulu.
  • Jen introduces her innovative crowdfunding platform, Raise the Real, which connects fans with filmmakers. The first movie project is called "Holiday Hearts."

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Michael Foust has covered the intersection of faith and culture for more than two decades. His stories have appeared in the Knoxville News Sentinel, Christianity Today, Toronto Star and Baptist Press.

Michael enjoys popcorn, college football, history, hiking, growing tomatoes, and watching his children play sports. He is a graduate of the University of Tennessee and Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, husband to his amazing wife, Julie, and the father of four super kids.
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