‘Our Savior’s Biological Family—The Jewish People—Are Being Murdered’—Patricia Heaton Stands Up for Israel

Best known for her roles on “Everybody Loves Raymond” and “The Middle,” Patricia Heaton hasn’t backed down from her faith and wholesome values throughout her Hollywood career. She recently sat down with PragerU CEO Marissa Streit to talk about her successful career in Hollywood and uncompromising faith.

“I don’t see any separation from my spirituality and my acting because I feel that God put that in me,” said Heaton.

Patricia Heaton Uses Her Platform To Stand Up for Her Faith and for Israel

Patricia Heaton is using her platform for more than just receiving awards. She’s adamant about upholding her faith, drawing others to God, and standing up for Israel. In an interview for PragerU, Heaton opened up about her success, struggles, and passions.

Heaton described her upbringing in a devout Catholic family. “My mother was one of 15 children. I have 100 first cousins on my mom’s side,” she said, sharing about her mom receiving a medal from the Pope as the Catholic Mother of the Year in the United States. “My sister’s a nun. We ate fish on Fridays. Everything. Rosaries,” Heaton said.

Heaton shared how she talks with God throughout her day and often wondered how others in Hollywood make it through each day, each week without a strong relationship with God.

“I went to the showrunner, and I said, ‘I just need to tell you I’m pro-life.’ And another person said, ‘That was the bravest thing I’ve ever seen anyone do,'” said Heaton.

Heaton married actor and director David Hunt more than 30 years ago, and together, they have four grown sons.

Placing a priority on your marriage, something fairly uncommon in Hollywood, “actually improves the way you focus on your career,” Heaton said. “You know you have a solid relationship at home and that no matter what happens to you in show business, you have a person who’s there for you.”

“When you have children, it breaks open a chamber of your heart that can only be opened by children,” Heaton said, explaining that having children “gives you another well of emotions to dip into for your acting.”

Heaton found herself no longer acting to advance her own career but to “fight” and provide for her growing family and pay for their kids’ education.

Heaton was nominated for dozens of awards and won many, including Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for “Everybody Loves Raymond” in 2000 and again in 2001.

But after the pandemic and writer and actor strikes, Heaton found herself adrift. She was also no longer a full-time mom, something that had provided identity and anchored her.

“It’s been very challenging,” admitted Heaton. She remembered telling God, “You need to tell me what you want me to do because I’m bad at making choices, and I’d rather just wait on you.”

Heaton felt she needed to make a few changes. She engaged in a Bible reading plan where she read the entire Bible in one year. Heaton also gave up drinking.

She recognized that when she was in a “place of discomfort,” it was “very easy, just like crack,” to turn to alcohol. She’s now celebrating six years of sobriety.

Heaton created the organization Oct. 7 Coalition (O7C) to “be visibly and vocally supportive of the Jewish people, of Israel’s right to exist, and to fight anti-semitism,” she said.

“Our Savior’s biological family—the Jewish people—are being murdered. We need to stand for them,” she said. “I believe every Christian, in particular pastors are going to be held accountable.”

O7C equips pastors to help educate their congregations on the importance of supporting Jews and Israel and practical ways to do so.

Heaton explained that it’s more than joining a political party; it’s about coming together for a common purpose. “We have to get our of our silos,” she said.

With more than 2,000 views, the interview is reaching fans of PragerU as well as Patricia Heaton.