Kathie Lee Gifford and Senator Marsha Blackburn Discuss Faith and Freedom at ‘Reagan’ Movie Premiere

ChurchLeaders spoke with author, actor, and television personality Kathie Lee Gifford and U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee at the red carpet premiere of the film “Reagan” on Sunday.

“Reagan,” which releases in theaters on Aug. 30, is a historical biopic about President Ronald Reagan. The film stars Dennis Quaid (“The Day After Tomorrow,” “The Parent Trap,” “The Right Stuff”), Jon Voight (“Lara Croft: Tomb Raider,” “Holes,” “National Treasure,” “Woodlawn,” “Deliverance”), Penelope Ann Miller (“Kindergarten Cop,” “Carlito’s Way”), and Kevin Sorbo (“Hercules: The Legendary Journeys,” “God’s Not Dead”).

The film portrays Reagan as a man of faith who grew up in church and was heavily influenced by his mother to love the Lord.

Kathie Lee Gifford Encourages Christians To Be Bold About Their Faith

Gifford co-wrote a song, titled “I Knew It Would Be You,” for the film. ChurchLeaders asked Gifford why she believes it’s important for Christians to be bold about their faith.

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“What’s the point if we’re not? Why are we here?” Gifford replied. “There’s no differentiating between the secular and the spiritual. We are God’s child, and we are placed here to proclaim his glory. That’s it! That’s it!”

Gifford shared that she had the honor of meeting the Reagans while opening for Bob Hope at the Washington Hilton. She told The Christian Post that is a memory she cherishes, and she has a picture of herself with them framed on her wall.

Senator Marsha Blackburn Calls ‘Reagan’ a ‘Timely’ Film Heading Into This Year’s Election Season

“Reagan” wasn’t intended to be released during an election year, but the pandemic and the writers’ strike pushed it back until now.

ChurchLeaders asked Senator Blackburn why it’s important that a film like “Reagan” was not only made but also released as America prepares to elect a new president.