'My Job Is to Spread God's Love': Actor Carlos PenaVega Found Christ After Hitting 'Rock Bottom'

Actor and singer Carlos PenaVega isn't just an entertainer. He's also a husband, dad, and believer who regularly shares his Christian faith with audiences. The Big Time Rush star, who recently released both kids' book "Ocean's World: An Island Tale of Discovery and Adventure" and the memoir "What If Love Is the Point?: Living for Jesus in a Self-Consumed World" alongside wife Alexa PenaVega, told CBN's Faithwire how he came to faith. "I grew up Catholic. I did like the whole first communion ... all that stuff, but it never meant anything," he said. "It was just a box." PenaVega continued, "I knew of God, but I didn't have a relationship." The actor recalled dating a Christian in college and sometimes going to her church, but even then, he felt he was checking faith boxes and "moving on." "It wasn't until I really hit rock bottom ... I was smoking a lot of weed," PenaVega said. "I was drinking and I was sleeping around." Watch PenaVega share how he came to Christ.
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  • @Paris45627
    @Paris45627 Жыл бұрын

    I’m praying for a godly wife for my son can you all help he doesn’t know about this prayer 🙏 thank you Jesus amen

  • @michaelstrahan2.0
    @michaelstrahan2.08 ай бұрын

    Fun fact: I was Carlos' cheerleading coach in middle school. :) Happy to see him doing well!

  • @ashleybaity1239
    @ashleybaity1239 Жыл бұрын

    I was contemplating going to their tour 😂 I decided not to go but I love their music & them, they always seemed like such a genuine group! Glad to hear that Christ revealed himself to Carlos 💗 I love it ! He even took his kids on tour in a separate family tour bus! A real family man trying to lead his family.

  • @Meg63826

    @Meg63826

    Жыл бұрын

    You missed out on a epic show, I went twice and had the time of my life

  • @baeluuk23
    @baeluuk23 Жыл бұрын

    Omg! I’m so happy for him! I used to watch his show when I was a kid.

  • @brisay1844
    @brisay1844 Жыл бұрын

    Praise God❣️Proof positive that God works All things together for the Good for those who love Him and are called according to his purpose. Just like the Bible says!! May God use Carlos mightily to bring many to Christ. In Jesus' name we pray....Amen!

  • @midsouthhomestead7527
    @midsouthhomestead7527 Жыл бұрын

    My husband and I have been married 34 years. He came from a very hostile and dramatic family. Right off the bat. He wanted to yell and scream. I told him I wasn't going to participate in that way of life. Slowly he came around to realize. It wasn't going to solve a thing. We love each more and more every day by the Grace of God.

  • @gamelihlencube2128

    @gamelihlencube2128

    Жыл бұрын

    I love your testimony.

  • @tracyalvino8713
    @tracyalvino8713 Жыл бұрын

    What a beautiful testimony this is. Thank you for sharing 🙏🏻❤️

  • @emilyhansen9417
    @emilyhansen9417 Жыл бұрын

    🙏 Praying for Carlos, Alexa, and family that you will continue to cling to Jesus and share God's love.

  • @julieellis6793
    @julieellis6793 Жыл бұрын

    I love he and his wife. Such a godly couple.

  • @chaski777
    @chaski777 Жыл бұрын

    Totally love this interview!🤗🙏💛

  • @ashleyhood7688
    @ashleyhood76887 ай бұрын

    now that Carlos found Jesus. Now him and the guys should sing gospel music ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @susanc7729
    @susanc7729 Жыл бұрын

    So awesome you are that willing vessel to be used by the Lord it’s so refreshing and beautiful to see.😊Thank you for being a light to the world.

  • @connorhanlon1209
    @connorhanlon12093 ай бұрын

    Carlos. CONNOR. Big time Rush ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤love ❤love

  • @joylilian
    @joylilian Жыл бұрын

    Very inspiring Carlos🙏.. keep on serving the Lord with Joy......❤️ BTR always

  • @manisha.amariah.doolam
    @manisha.amariah.doolam Жыл бұрын

    Spreading God's love is spreading the gospel and the gospel is John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him, should not perish but have everlasting life. So all in all, God's love is the Gospel. God bless you all, much love guys! ❤

  • @rosabotes9392
    @rosabotes9392 Жыл бұрын

    WOW Many thanks for your testimony!!!!!! Please pray for my only son he sleep with his girlfriend he lost his first love I keep praying but God knows Blessings Shalom

  • @rowefamily8672
    @rowefamily8672 Жыл бұрын

    Wow this is Awesome pray for my 7 year old granddaughter Adalyn she needs to be in church but my daughter Debbie and her husband Ryan drink and smoke pot and grew up in church they need to come back toJesus and my granddaughter Kinley she is14

  • @righteousnessofgodinchrist5555
    @righteousnessofgodinchrist5555 Жыл бұрын

    Great interview...enjoyed his story.

  • @aronlelenora9572
    @aronlelenora9572 Жыл бұрын

    PRAISE THE LORD 🙏

  • @katg6274
    @katg6274 Жыл бұрын

    I just watched the Hallmark Movie with him & Alexis Characters working on a Cruise

  • @dumiojo4891

    @dumiojo4891

    Жыл бұрын

    I just finished watching the movie too!

  • @suziedebolt6619
    @suziedebolt66196 ай бұрын

    Awesome ♥️🙏🏼

  • @conniezimmerman9883
    @conniezimmerman9883 Жыл бұрын

    God bless you Brother Jim I love your teaching.❤

  • @user-hp3em2yb7n
    @user-hp3em2yb7n Жыл бұрын

    13 For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. (‭‭‭Romans‬ ‭10‬‬:‭13‬ ‭KJV‬‬)

  • @user-mj6sg6du3r
    @user-mj6sg6du3r8 ай бұрын

    I needed to hear this testimony today! Thank you

  • @johngreene9824
    @johngreene9824Күн бұрын

    Great to hear...I'm glad u know jesus....I just wish more people really understood catholic...I've been to every church there is...they became music shows...but...if this works for u....amen

  • @JoseSantos-vn4nt
    @JoseSantos-vn4nt Жыл бұрын

    God is good!

  • @AlohaYeshua
    @AlohaYeshua Жыл бұрын

    God bless you Brother Carlos!!! Hallelujah hallelujah Hallelujah Glory to GOD! Praise the LORD!!!

  • @sherrynemacreen5543
    @sherrynemacreen554311 ай бұрын

    BTR back in the days was a really nice show, so glad that he and his wife are in christ💓

  • @leaozturk9923
    @leaozturk9923 Жыл бұрын

    Live for Him

  • @ReneeVLayman
    @ReneeVLayman11 ай бұрын

    I love him so much 🥹

  • @tammyjackson5622
    @tammyjackson5622 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome!!!!

  • @YoungPatriot-cz1sq
    @YoungPatriot-cz1sq Жыл бұрын

    Amen

  • @sharonsalami573
    @sharonsalami573 Жыл бұрын

    Yayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy 😃

  • @proviah4770
    @proviah4770 Жыл бұрын

    REPENT, FOR THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN IS AT HAND.

  • @diane5836
    @diane5836 Жыл бұрын

    But he didnt answer how he stays clean in Hollywood jobs, vax mandates, etc? We are actors . We come up against this all the time. Would like to hear.

  • @misterbobby8913

    @misterbobby8913

    Жыл бұрын

    You're in that industry?

  • @diane5836

    @diane5836

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes

  • @misterbobby8913

    @misterbobby8913

    Жыл бұрын

    @@diane5836 Not to be a cynic, but I bet he's one of those lukewarm types

  • @diane5836

    @diane5836

    Жыл бұрын

    Well never judge I always say...that's why I asked for specifics. I live to learn new things! Thanks Bobby!

  • @misterbobby8913

    @misterbobby8913

    Жыл бұрын

    @@diane5836 I don't mean to judge, darn it, mah bad haha, It is still Good that he is atleast seeking the Right Path I suppose

  • @ThatKillerQuote
    @ThatKillerQuote Жыл бұрын

    He's always been so cute and they seem like a good couple. ❤

  • @Meg63826
    @Meg63826 Жыл бұрын

    Carlos is my favorite 😍😍

  • @devilpupbear09
    @devilpupbear09 Жыл бұрын

    Almost didn't recognize Carlos without his helmet and his supporting boyfriends

  • @MissRedWine

    @MissRedWine

    Жыл бұрын

    😂😂😂

  • @alissajefferson4592
    @alissajefferson459210 ай бұрын

  • @alissajefferson4592

    @alissajefferson4592

    7 ай бұрын

    big time rush càrlos Pena Vargas

  • @favouradis
    @favouradis Жыл бұрын

    ❤❤💚💚

  • @buggyroberson9922
    @buggyroberson9922 Жыл бұрын

    Carlos could play Jesus in an audio production of "Superstar" with Alexa as Mary.

  • @pleasantlyblue7425
    @pleasantlyblue7425 Жыл бұрын

    ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐😊🥰😇

  • @lindab.1625
    @lindab.1625 Жыл бұрын

    Get with the Erwin’s and the Kendrick Brother’s. They make great Christian movies!!!!

  • @gracelatour3441
    @gracelatour3441 Жыл бұрын

    Attending church together prior to marriage but don't understand why sex without marriage is not God's Plan????

  • @nohaste4me

    @nohaste4me

    6 ай бұрын

    Maybe Jesus will allow you to throw the first stone...

  • @rosemynnepatris7565
    @rosemynnepatris7565 Жыл бұрын

    :)

  • @djdavisiscool
    @djdavisiscool Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the shirtlessness

  • @jingleval8469
    @jingleval8469 Жыл бұрын

    my job use to identify monkey.

  • @GThePreacher
    @GThePreacher Жыл бұрын

    all these celebs claiming Jesus but aint walking it don't be decieved the standards for a true christian have lowered we just accept everyone who says I'm a christian pray that he would have a true conversion cause his profiles don't make it seem like he for the lord he ain't preaching repentance from sin and Hell,would love him to meet ray comfort living waters and Joe schimmel good fight ministries and learn from them,lastly he said sometimes he gets shirtless because it what his fans want?which is promoting people to lust and commit adultery and their hearts he needs a rebuke for that smh be faithful 20:23

  • @LookinAtHim

    @LookinAtHim

    Жыл бұрын

    I thought the same! Very disturbing comment. I hope he realizes and repents

  • @adrianaamado473

    @adrianaamado473

    Жыл бұрын

    Yep. There is no such as celebrities. There are people. Those are all just titles. I think Paul mentioned somewhere that ppl were appeasing to some. I would greatly appreciate it if you would correct me in this and lead to to the right passage, as I have forgotten. God bless you all.

  • @adrianaamado473

    @adrianaamado473

    Жыл бұрын

    Although, he isn’t preach repenting from sin and hell and sin… and his profile doesn’t make it seem like he is for the Lord, do keep in mind that the same way you judge it will be measure to you, too. This is a reminder for me as much as it is for you and anyone who comes across this message. Also, as Paul told us there are many roles and gift/ ministries God gives us all. Some are called to be apostles, some evangelists, some teachers,etc. Do not base his walk with Christ solely on the appearance (1 Samuel 16:7). Do not be so hypocritical as to think like this. Test his fruit to see whether or not he is indeed a true convert ( Matthew 7:20 + Galatians 5:19-26 + 1 John 4:1-6). Also, let us first take the speck out of our own eyes before taking it out of others. This is something I too need to work on. Let us strive to work on this together. Let us pray for him, that he is truly saved. That whatever role/ gift God have him, he might exercises and take dominion over the earth and tremble on the kingdom of darkness. Let us not be so focused on the kingdom of darkness that we forget God’s kingdom, the kingdom of righteousness. Not just for him, but for me and us all. Also, you said he isn’t preaching. He could just be doing it personally and not online. I personally haven’t preached like that online because I struggle with insecurities about my voice and such. But I have in preached in person once., at least. Again, pray for me and for you and for us all. Goodbye! God bless you and anyone who comes across this message.

  • @GThePreacher

    @GThePreacher

    Жыл бұрын

    @@adrianaamado473 we are all called to share the gospel not just some,the verse you used isthe role of those who teach evangelism,the great commission was told for all of us to share making disciples of all nations not just some,and yes I'm aware I will be judged as I judged him I'm and that's fine I share the gospel as much as possible on my social media as well as to people,and their is no defense for him getting shirtless on stage to have women lust over him in recent performances sexulizing himself,we should always preach the full gospel not just give me the excuse my life is the example tell that to Jeremiah,john the baptist,Paul,Jesus all of them preached repentance and faith in the true God yahweh Paul said "be like me as I am like Christ" Jesus said"why do you call me lord lord and don't do what I say" as well as"don't hide the lamp(the gospel) under the bed" or as well saying the wicked servant who hid the talent(the gospel) will be thrown with the unbelievers in hell,let us preach while we can an not withhold eternal life,this man is not a christian,any true christian would post things online to share as much as possible the same way they share stupid videos online Jesus said"if you be ashamed of me in front of man I'll be ashamed of you in front of the father" his platform should be used to preach repentance not shirtless adultery

  • @williamoarlock8634
    @williamoarlock8634 Жыл бұрын

    "Spread God's Love" = "grifting."

  • @jingleval8469
    @jingleval8469 Жыл бұрын

    no need so serious. it is just a game play.

  • @reign.ginacaranofan6671
    @reign.ginacaranofan6671 Жыл бұрын

    You don't find Jesus. He was never lost. You were which means He finds you.

  • @bettyrubble9420
    @bettyrubble9420 Жыл бұрын

    Carlos Penavega he had me till he said he rips his shirt off for fans …..huh 🤨. What Christ like entertainer does that? No thanks

  • @Meg63826

    @Meg63826

    Жыл бұрын

    Big time rush does

  • @carolewells9215
    @carolewells9215 Жыл бұрын

    "Had your first kid". .😂 Congrats on baby goat. The world's slang.! Teens, heterosexual, homosexual, dating , movie stars etc.

  • @cameliarencher5189
    @cameliarencher5189 Жыл бұрын

    I can't believe that CBN gave this guy time on the airways! 😢

  • @ahavarichardson5426
    @ahavarichardson5426 Жыл бұрын

    Such Fakery!!!

  • @Meg63826

    @Meg63826

    Жыл бұрын

    Same with your account

  • @matseporamaboli4275
    @matseporamaboli4275 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful❤️

  • @KyzzKyss
    @KyzzKyss Жыл бұрын

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