Chris Pratt religion talk has stayed front and center in 2026, as the “Guardians of the Galaxy” star continues speaking openly about his Christian beliefs and his ongoing partnership with the prayer app Hallow. Anna Faris’s ex-husband has never shied away from crediting his faith for pulling him through some of the hardest moments of his life, and this year has been no different.
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│ August 9, 2026, discussing faith │
│ • He credits his son Jack's premature │
│ birth in 2012 as a turning point │
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│ • Pratt married Katherine Schwarzenegger │
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Chris Pratt’s Faith Takes Center Stage Again in 2026
Chris Pratt sat down with “Fox & Friends” on August 9, 2026, to talk about his walk with God and his continued work with Hallow, a Catholic prayer and meditation app. During the segment, Pratt called his faith the “best part” of his life and explained how he hopes the app can help people build a habit of prayer in a culture dominated by smartphones.
Pratt told host Ainsley Earhardt that smartphones “aren’t going anywhere,” but he believes technology can still point people toward Jesus rather than away from Him. That message has become a consistent theme in nearly every interview Pratt gives these days, whether the topic is acting, fatherhood, or his marriage.
The Moment That Changed Everything: Jack’s Premature Birth
Pratt has repeatedly pointed to one specific event as the turning point in his spiritual life: the birth of his son Jack in 2012. Jack was born seven weeks early, weighing just three pounds and ten ounces, and faced serious health complications in his first weeks of life.
Pratt shares Jack with his ex-wife, actress Anna Faris, and he has said that watching his newborn son fight for survival pushed him into a desperate, direct conversation with God.
“The most impactful moment was when my son was born,” Pratt explained. “He was born early and had some health scares, and in that moment, I really made some deals with God, as you do when you’re praying, and I felt like if you save my son, I will give you everything.”
Pratt says that promise became the foundation for how he now approaches his career and public platform. He has described giving his life, and by extension his massive social media following, over to spreading a message of faith.
A Public Reckoning With Fame and Purpose
Pratt has spoken at length about the tension between celebrity culture and his Christian convictions. He has said he is willing to accept criticism, and even professional consequences, rather than stay quiet about his beliefs.
“I care enough about Jesus to take a stand, even if it costs me,” Pratt has said. “It could cost me everything, but I don’t care. It’s worth it to me because this is what I’m called to do, it’s where my heart is.”
That mindset extends to how Pratt frames his intentions toward two very different audiences. He has said he wants to encourage fellow believers to feel comfortable being open about their faith at work and in daily life. At the same time, he has stated that he wants to reach the people who “have no idea who God is,” describing his goal as trying to “be a light” for those with little or no religious background.
Pratt has referenced his own history of doubt and inconsistency as part of that message. He has recalled walking to a church altar and getting on his knees as a child, then again at 19, and once more in his 30s, admitting that he made promises to God in earlier years that he did not keep. He says it was only after Jack’s birth that his commitment finally became permanent.
The Hallow Partnership and the Backlash It Has Drawn
Since January 2024, Pratt has served as a spokesperson for Hallow, a Catholic prayer and meditation app that markets itself as the top-rated app in its category. He continues that role in 2026, frequently appearing in Hallow’s promotional content alongside actor Mark Wahlberg, who has been tied to the app since 2022.
Earlier this year, Pratt and Wahlberg led Hallow’s Lenten “Fasting Friday” prayer challenges together, posting joint videos encouraging followers to fast and pray as a group rather than alone. Pratt has framed the partnership as an extension of the promise he made to God after Jack’s birth, describing it as a way to fulfill his commitment to spread a faith-based message using his platform.
The partnership has not been free of criticism. Some social media users have accused Hallow of blending religious content with a political, anti-abortion stance, pointing to prayers on the app aimed specifically at women who have had abortions. Critics have also questioned the app’s paid subscription model, which runs $10.99 a month, $69.99 annually for an individual plan, or $119.99 annually for a family plan, alongside its free version. Pratt has continued to promote the app despite the pushback, and has not publicly addressed the criticism directly.
Baptized Catholic, Shaped by Several Traditions
Pratt has described a religious upbringing that touched several Christian traditions before he settled into his current, more devout expression of Catholicism. He has said he was baptized in a Catholic church and believed in God from childhood, while also attending Lutheran and Evangelical churches at different points growing up.
A trip to Rome, where Pratt met Pope Leo, appears to have deepened that connection to the Catholic Church further. Pratt has described the visit as reinforcing his sense of purpose, framing his role not as someone trying to be the loudest voice in the room, but as someone trying to reflect a steady, consistent light for others to notice.
► NEED TO KNOW:
◆ Pratt appeared on “Fox & Friends” on August 9, 2026, discussing his faith and the Hallow partnership
◆ He and Katherine Schwarzenegger married in 2019 after meeting through their church community
◆ Pratt and Faris share custody of their 13-year-old son, Jack
◆ Pratt has led Hallow’s Lenten prayer challenges alongside Mark Wahlberg
◆ He has said his faith may cost him professionally, but insists he will not stay silent about it
Family Life Still Rooted in Faith
Pratt has said one of his primary goals as a father is modeling unashamed belief for his children. He shares son Jack with Faris, and daughters Lyla and Eloise plus son Ford with Schwarzenegger, whom he married in 2019 after the two met at church.
Pratt has acknowledged that being outspoken about faith can feel “cringy” or “nerdy” to some observers, but he has said he does not intend to let that perception change his approach. He wants his children to grow up understanding that their father was open about prayer, grace, and his relationship with Jesus, rather than someone who avoided the subject to fit in with Hollywood norms.
Pratt’s comments this year continue a pattern he has maintained since publicly identifying as a Christian during a 2018 awards speech. He has said repeatedly that fame and box office success mean far less to him than the sense of purpose his faith provides, and he has framed his willingness to talk about God publicly as central to who he is, both on screen and off.
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