A refreshing tale of resilience and spiritual discovery emerges from the dazzling streets of Hollywood, where being a person of faith isn’t always easy. Dennis Quaid, a well-known actor, bravely shares his path from addiction to finding consolation in God.

Dennis says in an open YouTube video that, despite growing up in the Baptist church, he suffered from narcotics that held him hostage. However, in the midst of his addiction’s darkness, he had what he described as a tremendous “white-light experience.”

Determined to embark on a quest for spiritual enlightenment, Dennis immersed himself in various religious texts, including the Bhagavad Gita, the Dhammapada, and the Koran, but it was the Bible that resonated with him the most. He shares, “I started reading the Bible again, for, like, the second or third time. And I was really struck by the red words of Jesus.” This encounter ignited a personal connection with Jesus Christ.

Dennis takes tremendous delight in being a parent to his children, sometimes jokingly referring to himself as a “dorky dad.” He also treasures the affection he has with his wife, Laura, a bond unlike any he has known. He believes that God is at the heart of their relationship, which adds a spiritual depth to his past ties.

Dennis Quaid’s narrative teaches us that even in the middle of Hollywood’s glitz and glamour, one may find courage in religion, and that even in the darkest of times, a beam of light can lead to an astonishing turnaround.