Harvest ministries pastor greg laurie authored the book steve mcqueen. The book is based on laurie s crosscountry drive in his 1968 highland green. Greg laurie details actors conversion june 20, 2017 dewayne hamby patheos explore the worlds faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality. Greg laurie was a teen at the time and an ardent fan of the king of cool, first mesmerized by mcqueen in. Hollywood icon steve mcqueen came to christ before death. American icon to stream for free on 3242020 family friendly.
Greg laurie is the senior pastor of harvest christian fellowship with campuses in california and hawaii. At the time, steve mcqueen was the numberone movie star in the world, and he is still used as a point of reference for masculinity and. The primary interview for this documentary is steves wife barbra minty mcqueen. Greg laurie is committed to knowing god and making him known. In 2017, pastor greg laurie explored the littleknown religious side of the actor in his book steve mcqueen. Join greg laurie as he takes a crosscountry drive in his 1968 highland green ford mustang 390 gt through the canyons of malibu, the alleys of hollywood, th.
One of americas most endearing and intriguing movie stars, he is still the king of cool according to esquire magazine50 years after the zenith of his career. An american icon narrated by gary sinise, follow steve mcqueen fan pastor greg laurie as he travels the country in search of the true, untold story of mcqueen s faithfilled final chapters. The salvation of an american icon, as he takes you on a personal journey into the life and legend of johnny cash. Pastor greg lauries daily radio program, a new beginning, is broadcast daily on. Both had similar facts about his life but both took very different paths and highlighted very different data points. It started with telling the story of steves conversion in a sermon last year. How steve mcqueen found peace greg laurie think eternity. Why pastor greg laurie made a movie about steve mcqueen. The strangest thing about him, however, is barely known, despite countless biographies and articles. Steve is one of the most iconic stars in the history of american cinema.
The original bullitt mustang the incredible story behind the car that few people know. Join greg laurie as he follows the seeds of christianity that were sown. The book was a product of that experience, he said. Fathom events and greg laurie present the compelling documentary, steve mcqueen.
He has also authored more than 70 books, including his latest, steve mcqueen. Laurie partnered with filmmaker john irwin to make a documentary about mcqueens journey to salvation. Pastor greg lauries new book tells of how actor steve. I was really moved by how steve mcqueen came to faith. Harvest ministries has partnered with the erwin brothersthe filmmakers that produced october baby, moms night out, and woodlawnto bring you the new feature film steve mcqueen. This was one of the original cars used in the classic steve mcqueen film bullitt, a film that defined cool for a generation of americans. First, the one by marc eliot and the second greg laurie s the salvation of an american icon. Christian filmmakers fulfill steve mcqueens dying wish in. The story is hosted by greg laurie, one of americas leading pastors. Steve mcqueen still captures the imagination of the. Eliots book was primarily focused on the secular facts of steve mcqueen.
Cars, women, money, fame he was the king of cool, a mans man. Johnny cash the redemption of an american icon audiobook. With stan barrett, mel gibson, barbara leigh, steve mcqueen. The film prominently features greg laurie, a megachurch pastor, who describes himself as one of mcqueens biggest fans. In the 1960s, mcqueen was, according to box office receipts, the biggest movie star of his generation and one of the coolest men to ever walk the planet.
Follow an avid fan of the actor, pastor greg laurie as he hit the road in his mint mustang replica of mcqueens car in the classic film bullitt. The bullitt car was cool because steve mcqueen drove it. Explore a new beginning, daily devotions, live events, and other free resources. You can know god and make him known at harvest with greg laurie. The pastor is so passionate about that belief, in fact, he wrote an entire book dedicated to hollywood icon steve mcqueen. Join greg laurie, pastor and bestselling author of steve mcqueen. Steve was at this point in his life i think really on a search.
Follow steve mcqueen fan pastor greg laurie, as he travels the country in search of the. Harvest ministries has partnered with the erwin brothersthe filmmakers that produced october baby, moms night out, and. American icon, including a special message from greg laurie and performance by mercyme, in select cinemas. Greg laurie digs into the final days of steve mcqueen.
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