Stephen Baldwin Story
Stephen Baldwin
Actor: has appeared in over 65 films
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As a former Hollywood bad boy now on fire for Jesus, Stephen Baldwin personifies the “unusual suspect” – the last person in the room you’d suspect of being a passionate Christian believer.
Known best as the youngest of the renowned Baldwin brothers acting family, Stephen has appeared in over 65 films and dozens of television roles.
With his good-looks, singing abilities and broad acting range, Stephen soon established himself in the acting community.
He met the girl of his dreams, Kennya, on a Manhattan bus.
“I said, I just met the girl I’m going to marry and she’s gonna have our kids,” Stephen remembers. “ And what we never could have known then…is that it was all part of God’s plan.”
He did marry Kennya (he and his wife have two young daughters), but he also encountered one of the greatest risks of show business – an addiction to drugs and alcohol.
“He had a lot of stuff in his life that was messing him up and even though he had fame and he’s a handsome guy…he had a beautiful wife…he still wasn’t happy inside,” says John Carter, Stephen’s pastor.
Either was Kennya, who issued an ultimatum: “(I told him) I needed somebody who …was not going to be...living a double life,” she remembers.
Stephen entered a 12-step program and has been sober for 16 years. He recognizes now that God had plans for the two of them.
“Looking back in retrospect – (it was) all totally the hand of God orchestrating a series of events and scenarios that would lead to who I am today,” he says.
The Baldwins moved out west to Arizona when Stephen landed a television role. They hired a Brazilian housekeeper named Agousta, an outspoken and joyous Christian who knew that she there for more then housecleaning.
First, it was Kennya who was curious about her housekeeper’s faith. Stephen was an observer as his wife began her new walk in Christ.
“I was cool with it, and at some point it registered in me somewhere that it was genuine,” he says. “Something was changing in her, and it was real. Then 9-11 happened. It was a day and an event where, for me, the impossible became possible.”
Very soon after, Stephen Baldwin dedicated his life to Christ.
“When I decided to become a Christian, it was a full-on, gloves-off, throw-down, kick-boxing match between me and God.” God won.
It’s been a wild ride since that decision day – from the creation (with Kevin Palau) of the Livin It action sports ministry to White House prayer sessions. His first film for PalauFest Productions became one of the most successful action sports DVDs ever produced in the genre.
Coming from an outspoken family better known for their liberal views, he’s at peace with his brothers and rock solid in his purpose.
“My whole family, including my brothers, from a spiritual perspective has been very supportive of me,” he says.
“Who I am today – and I hope this doesn’t sound too hokey – I am the guy that I couldn’t become on my own. I couldn’t become the man that I wanted to until I gave my life to Jesus Christ.”
Would you like to know Jesus like Stephen does? If you don’ t know Jesus, we encourage you to pray the following:
Lord Jesus, I want to know You personally. Thank You for dying on the cross for my sins. I open the door of my life and receive You as my Savior and Lord. Thank You for forgiving my sins and giving me eternal life. Take control of my life. Make me be the person You want me to be. Amen.
Saying this prayer is the first step toward a personal relationship with Jesus. We would love to pray for you and send you further information.