From Betrayal to Belief: Julie Chen Moonves' Inspiring Journey to Faith & Forgiveness

We’re starting the year off with an inspiring story of betrayal and faith with Julie Chen Moonves
You’ll recognize Julie Chen Moonves from her starring role on CBS’ Big Brother and The Talk, but did you know that Julie just published a moving, deeply personal audiobook about her spiritual awakening called, “But First, God.” (find it here: https://a.co/d/20pg0Tr ) This week on the show Julie tells me what it was like being pushed out as the moderator of “The Talk,” the painful betrayal she felt, and how that betrayal led her to rediscover her faith. That deep faith has completely changed the direction of her life and came with some tough personal reflection. You don’t want to miss this inspiring conversation with Julie Chen Moonves.

Here's my favorite quote from this episode:
My work and my career. That was my false idol that I prayed to. That came number one above everything… but then I turned 48 and my whole world gets turned upside down.
– Julie Chen Moonves

In this episode:
-Julie Chen Moonves’ CBS drama and her departure from The Talk
-How Julie found her faith at the age of 48
-How Julie navigated betrayal
-The art of forgiveness
-Faith’s profound impact on Julie’s family
-How her faith has brought joy and new meaning to Julie Chen Moonves’ life

Chapters:
00:00 Fake ad for men who put the toilet seat down
00:41 Introduction
02:47 Julie found her faith at age 48
06:54 Leaving The Talk
12:12 What inspired Julie to go to church
16:19 Julie’s Hollywood experience
18:33 Julie’s forgiveness journey
22:00 Sponsor message – Factor
23:16 Sponsor message – Zocdoc
25:21 Julie’s Instagram show, God 101
28:02 Faith’s impact on Julie’s family
33:18 Rapid Fire Questions


Julie Chen Moonves is an television personality, news anchor, and producer, widely recognized for her role as the host of the CBS reality television program "Big Brother" since its debut in July 2000. With a career spanning over three decades, she served as a co-anchor on "The Early Show" and later became the co-host and moderator of the CBS Daytime talk show "The Talk." Following a transformative spiritual awakening, she released an inspirational audio memoir, "But First, God," in 2023, reflecting on her faith journey and career experiences.

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