Lessons Learned Behind the Mic

A year ago yesterday, I donned some questionably fitting black pants, a black shirt, and a neon green shrug and walked into WBCL for a second interview for the Mid-Morning producer position. A few minutes later, I walked out with a new job.

And one year later, in that very moment, I sat in a (really hot) studio awaiting my turn at an another interview. Not a job interview. An on-air interview...with Bruce Marchiano.

Back in the early 90's, Bruce was cast as Jesus in the film Matthew. He wrote a book about his experiences making the movie, and that book absolutely revolutionized the way I saw Jesus. In fact, I wrote about it here a few years ago.

Bruce recently played the role of Jesus again in a new film: Apostle Peter and the Last Supper. I watched it a few days ago and again found myself drawn in to the way he interpreted the character of Jesus.

As I sat in my chair listening to him share about the things he'd learned in that role (in both films), one thing he said really stuck out to me. He talked about the amount of time he spent immersed in the Scriptures, learning everything he could about Jesus life, love, character, compassion, heart, and hope.

Because when you spend concentrated time with the Lord, you do come away reflecting His character.

Gulp.

Made my few measly minutes every day seem rather...lacking.

Not that those few minutes don't accomplish something. They definitely do. But if I want that sort of deep friendship and intimacy, I'm going to have to put in the hard work to get it. If I want my face to reflect His joy, my actions to reflect His heart...I have to spend time at His feet.

Not some time. Lots of time.

Loved that lesson learned in a hot studio interviewing a man I never thought I'd speak with in my lifetime. A man whose portrayal of a Man changed everything about my perspective.

Thank you, Bruce!