Actor Nick Shakoour, best known for playing Zebedee on The Chosen, joins The P.A.S. Report Podcast to discuss his powerful new book, Transformer: Awakening from a Spiritual Coma. In this compelling conversation, Nick shares his journey from growing up in war-torn Lebanon to achieving Hollywood success – only to discover that fame and talent weren’t enough to fill the spiritual void. After a profound supernatural encounter, Nick reconnected with his faith, his purpose, and his true identity. This episode explores the dangers of spiritual slumber, the courage it takes to wake up, and the joy of rediscovering divine purpose in a world that tries to numb the soul.
Episode Highlights:
- Nick Shakoour reveals what it means to awaken from a spiritual coma and why most people don’t know they’re in one.
- Working on The Chosen and how the role of Zebedee became a mirror for Nick’s own faith journey and spiritual reawakening.
- From supernatural encounters to spiritual backlash: how Nick embraced his calling despite resistance from friends, family, and the industry.
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Timestamps
- 00:24 Introduction to Spiritual Awakening
- 01:35 The Immigrant Experience and Its Impact
- 03:27 Using Humor as a Shield
- 06:22 Understanding the Spiritual Coma
- 10:17 Struggles and the Journey to Faith
- 15:17 Experiencing Radioactive Love Fire
- 22:04 Backlash from Family and Community
- 24:58 The Role of Zebedee in The Chosen
- 27:30 Reclaiming Identity and Purpose
- 29:00 Advice for the Lost and Disconnected
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