Dennis Quaid Says Faith Saved Him After Addiction: "I'm Grateful to Still Be Here" | PEOPLE

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With a new gospel album, Dennis Quaid — one of the busiest stars in Hollywood — reflects on faith, how he found his "soulmate," why he calls himself a "dorky dad" and his journey to redemption.

This interview was conducted prior to the start of the SAG-AFTRA strike

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All Comments (21)
  • @nancylee1625
    I am delighted that Dennis has received the Lord and is not ashamed to say so. God bless you my Brother.
  • @sherrimartin4775
    It's nice to hear a celebrity talk about their faith. It's almost nonexistent in Hollywood.
  • @PeaceFan1
    SOOO HAPPY for Dennis that he became a Christian, JESUS IS THE WAY, THE TRUTH and THE LIFE!!! Salvation is found iin NO ONE ELSE!!!!
  • @user-vm5ud4xw6n
    Always loved that smile of his. It just took over his whole face! I’m glad he went back and reread the bible again and gave it a chance. It’s where he and all of us belong!
  • @greganderson2239
    God spoke to me and restored my faith. He literally saved me and I wouldn’t still be here if it wasn’t for his grace and love for me. I was addicted to sex, meth, crack, cigaretts, and alcohol and he took it all away. I live by faith now and I’m satisfied in the grace of God because grace is all the soul needs.
  • @itsreallife443
    HE IS THE WAY, THE TRUTH and THE LIFE!!! Thank you for this
  • @bettylavergne3410
    Thank you Dennis Quaid for your testimony!! Love all your movies. May God continue to bless you and your family!
  • @rhondasanders4323
    Hi brother Dennis✝️♥️. I too was addicted to cocaine. THE LORD delivered me and HE healed me from cocaine and alcohol. GOD♥️IS THE MIRACLE WORKER♥️. I’m So Happy for you❣️. GOD♥️BLESS YOU AND YOUR LOVED ONES💥♥️.
  • @beckibowman7408
    I think it is awesome that he is speaking out about his Faith. What an amazing person he is!
  • @lhead7226
    In a time where so many people feel like they can't talk about their faith, it's refreshing to see see him not be afraid to talk about how his faith and how it helped him move past the demons in his life. His lesson can be one that could be an inspiration to others, no person is perfect and no one is without sin, but if your lost your faith in whatever higher power you believe in, can help center you and navigate you back to a better place in life.
  • @laraoneal7284
    Great to hear he’s a man of Faith today. Refreshing.
  • @terilong6889
    Wow! Thank you Dennis for your forthright words regarding your faith in Jesus. God bless you from a fellow addict who loves Christ.
  • @dianesypko741
    Thank you, Dennis. You’ve come a long way baby. I’m so proud of you.
  • @mydogsmom9206
    Go Dennis! So exciting to see you share your faith - will be praying for you and your family.
  • @markg.4246
    "When you're done with the addiction, you need something to fill that hole". Very few people get sober, until they embrace that FACT! I tried to quit drinking 500 times, and failed every time! Why? Because I was totally focused on "not drinking", instead of facing the root problem...ME! The moment I began to focus on "filling the hole", was the moment I began to recover. I embraced a "design for living" that allowed me to be ok in the midst of chaos, and maybe more importantly, when I was alone with absolutely nothing going on. THAT is the essence of sobriety. No matter what, I don't have to self destruct! For me, that was and is the twelve steps, and I now have more than 29 years of a great life, as evidence that it works. Regardless of the path to recovery, unless a persistent effort is made, the odds are not good. My mantra is "Live in the problem, or live in the solution". It's as simple as that! Peace and love...Mark
  • @chriswilton9976
    A good and humble man that deserves every ounce of joy in his life. I always think of my dad when I see Dennis.
  • @deeort7361
    I commend you for your honesty in talking about your faith. Something Hollywood never mentions nor cares to discuss. God continue to bless you.
  • @pamfendlason3817
    Good for you Dennis Quaid! Thank you for sharing your journey!