In this unforgettable conversation, Jim Caviezel opens up about the pain, purpose, and divine calling behind his iconic role in The Passion of the Christ — and why he’s stepping back into the role of Jesus for the upcoming sequel, Resurrection. From near-death experiences and intense physical suffering on set to spiritual revelations and the search for purpose, Jim shares never-before-heard stories from his journey as a faith-driven actor. 

👣 A must-listen for fans of The Passion, Sound of Freedom, and anyone navigating faith, calling, and creative sacrifice.

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0:00 - Introduction to Jim Caviezel
1:16 - When did you start acting?
2:32 - The Movie Theater Incident
4:56 - Beverlee Dean & Early Days in Hollywood
8:45 - Meeting Terrence Malick & The Thin Red Line
14:11 - Meeting Mel Gibson & joining The Passion
27:56 - Improvisation in The Passion
29:59 - Worries about filming The Resurrection 20 years later
33:08 - Free Flow: Hollywood Finds Jesus
36:30 - What prepared you for playing Jesus?
37:34 - Lessons from playing Jesus
47:40 - What’s different 20 years later?
50:14 - Zero A.D. & playing King Herod
52:49 - Arroyo Grande Questionnaire
59:16 - Wrap-Up