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Feb 25, 2026 David Henrie, actor, director, and Emmy-nominated producer known for Wizards of Waverly Place, now making faith- and family-centered films. He recounts hitting rock bottom despite fame, a humbling on-set rehearsal with Tom Wilkinson, walking away from lucrative deals for conscience, mentorship from Mel Gibson, and the search for beauty and purpose in storytelling and faith.
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Philosophy Night That Sparked Conversion
- A philosophy night hosted by Eduardo Verastegui and Leo Severino used a simple prompt—'a leaf fell from a tree'—to walk David through causality and the finely tuned argument for God.
- That evening sparked his conversion from deism to belief in a caring God and a new sense of purpose.
Providential Meeting Led To Marriage
- After breaking up with a famous actress, Henrie vowed the next person he met he'd marry and later met his wife at an Archbishop's event where she spoke on chastity.
- They married and now are expecting their fourth child.
Get A Spiritual Director As A Coach
- Use a spiritual director or frequent confessor to see yourself clearly and remove pride from spiritual growth decisions.
- Henrie treats his spiritual director like a coach for major business and family choices, receiving penances and guidance he otherwise wouldn't choose.