'Reacher' Star Alan Ritchson Talks God, Family & CRUSHING His Training 

How rare is it when you see an actor and man of accomplishment actually have anything other than a Narcissistic personality. He is humble and a man of character and an unabashed Christian. He is top notch in my book and a great role model for young men.

I'm a HUGE Reacher fan and I had NO idea that Alan is a believer! This video has brought a tear of joy to my eye! Just WOW!

As a 80 year old man, I loved the Jack Recher novels. I think that Alan is the right actor for the Reacher character. I lived in Niceville, Florida town after Vietnam for the Air Force in the 1967-69 time period. My son was born there at Eglin AFB. I used to run at the Highschool track like Alan did. As a Christian man, I appricate his boldness in talking about that part of His life. As a great actor and family man, He will get prayers from me, as he will most likely be under attack from the Evil one.

Who would've thought, Reacher is the Preacher! Much respect for Alan Rtchson. God is great. Jesus is the way. Thank you Mr. Ritchson.

My husband and I have read all the Reacher series books and we’ve been amazed at how close this production stays to the stories. And Alan Ritchson IS Reacher as described in the stories. Great job of casting and so delighted to see he is a man of faith.

This is a good man. Those that want to criticize I would humbly ask you to pray for him. Lift him up instead of trying to be negative. We ALL sin every day. In these days, he is a rarity in Hollywood. We don't know the battles he fights every day spiritually.

Wow what a pleasure to tune in to listen to Alan Richson speak, I had no idea he was a Christian , I’m blown away by his humble heart. What a treasure ❤

I had no idea Alan Ritchson was a Christian! My respect and admiration for him just increased a lot. Just watched Reacher & FastX and have seen him ever since Smallville. Love that he has faith in God. Very encouraging to see. Great podcast as well!

The honesty. You know an adult shares his life with kids when he starts a story saying, "When I was seventeen and a half".

Church ....pray for this man. He is in a position of great influence.

Alan is versatile. Great attitude and awesome Reacher! I couldn’t stop watching once I started the show. Instachurch shows Alan’s faith and focus on the Bible. I hope Alan’s able to keep Christ at the forefront of his life and battle the temptation his career can bring. Reacher is awesome.

Right on, thank God for brother Alan, I'm a pastor and I love the Reacher series and brother Alan does an awesome job playing that character, God bless you guys.

I hope now Alan is famous, he doesn’t turn his back for what he believes. He ist an blessed actor, human being and a voice with a lot of wisdom. Thank you!

Alan has faced the gateway of hell . From what he has confessed concerning an unnamed woman who demanded his presence at a hotel ; he has a heart of faith . Amen brother

Such an encouragement. Praying for both of these brothers.

Blessings on you Alan! May the LORD protect you and your witness to the grace of God, and grant you wisdom as you follow HIM in one of the most depraved circumstances (Hollywood) in which you are working.

I love this guy! Now I love him even more. Anyone can say they are a Christian but most Christians in Hollywood won't even tell others. Good for you Allen.

I’m a new fan of this guy….Love that he embraces his faith. We need more role models like him in Hollywood. He seems like a genuinely good man. I’m from Pensacola, way to represent the Panhandle!!

Wow, this guy rocks. Respect. Reading scripture and praying every night before bed -- that makes all the difference.

What a genuinely decent guy. Such a pleasure to watch this.

Oh my goodness, how awesome is it to realize that Alan is a believer in Christ. For at least seven years, I have loved Lee Child and his Reacher series. And for 40 years I have loved my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. How excited I was to watch this RU-vid episode.

Yess love it when you admire someone who is a follower of Christ too...frst Chris Pratt,Denzel, Matthew McConaughey and now alan 🔥🔥🔥👍

You are a great actor and a great human being. Knowing you are grounded and Loves God, I admire you even more. God bless❤❤

Bless you guys for sharing the Word and Jesus and your testimonies, all Glory goes to Him! Shalom 🙏🔥👑

Thank you for your testimony brother! The world is in dire need of more of this!

A beautiful soulful man.

I just thought I liked Reacher… I am so impressed with Alan. Fantastic!

This is wonderful that he uses any amd all platforms to share his faith. None of us perfect.

Reacher was AWESOME. Alan is definately Reacher.

Dude no way!!! I literally just started watching his streams and also started watching reacher!

Finally the true character comes to life.

Praise God! Love the actor, love his character (Reacher), now to know he is a Brother……Fantastic!

I love it when Alan said the Church does not look like the 1 Corinthians definition of love. I don't relish in it, just glad I heard someone else say it. Most people I talk to about it are like, "What are you talking about?"

Speaking blessings and strength to You Brother.

9:33 Really refreshing to hear an actor remind us that, as normal people going through our normal lives, without the motivation of literally having your body in tip top shape as part of the reason you have a job, makes it easier for them to be motivated and harder for us. I feel like way too many of these motivated guys who become famous forget that for us average Joe’s..

Such an EPIC episode - Glory to God 🙌⚔️🛡️❤️✝️

Amazing video! God bless you both on your journeys. 🙏❤️

This was refreshing to listen too. Alan thank you for all you share.

Loved this interview, thank you!

Fantastic interview 👏

This is an awesome guest!!!

A great show and a very humble and faithful man.

I just found this. It touched my heart deeply. Thank you for the content. I could say much more however. Speechless. Amen!

This was a beautiful interview thank you ✝️🔥

The definition of a man; an exemplary man, husband and father. I'm an "instachurch" follower. LOVE IT! An actor who is worthy of watching. Started reading the Reacher books because of the Prime series. Hope he stays around for a long time. All the best to you, Alan!

What a cool guy. GOD bless him and his family.

Great interview with an exceptional human being. It's wonderful to see. Plus-one subscriber!

Very cool podcast! 👏👏👏👏👏👏 Great job Christian!👍 Very good interview Alan! 🤙😎

Lovely man and actor. Thank you!

This was awesome. Just a humble guy! You’ve inspired me to be a better believer. Thank you!

I admire your dedication to your work your health and definitely your faith! I don’t see myself doing 100 pushups!

Great conversation! I love that you incorporate your passion of working out(the gym) into the podcasts too. You can tell you truly enjoy talking to guests and learning more about health/fitness and the word. Great podcast

This dude has his act together...period.

Iám huge fan of Alan. He´s a really swell guy Best Regards from Sweden

So good to have a genuine Christian in the movie business.

This is a surprise! Thank you!! It’s a very interesting conversation…

Well Alan, you are a gladiator in your business!!!! surrounded by all types of choices,... you have chosen well....

Awesome show young man...now I want to watch the Reacher show.

I love discovering someone and being drawn to them and watching and admiring someone and then finding out they are real and they are a believer!❤

Thank you for the Isaiah 1:18-20 challenge. It's a great verse for those who struggle with sin.

Humble man Perfect Reacher👍👍💪

I love you guys-you both have inspired me ❤

God Bless and remember what good is it to gain the world if you lose yr soul in the process amen

I love these !,

Love this one! That dude really hit home when talking about his faith and similar to what I am going through now!

thanx dudes

Fear not doing it more than doing it❤

A great man doing a great job! Stay true. Love the messages, which you convey honestly, thanks! Reacher is my hero!!!!

Awsome, And Amen!

Love it❤

It's a tough role to play - could easily have been very wooden but Ritchson does a great job - bringing depth and even some vulnerability at times - and owned the violence in a very controlled sort of way. Willa Fitz was also fantastic.

I was a big fan of Alan Ritchson now I'm a huge fan. It's great that he's a believer. Can't wait for season 2

Exceptional person.

I prefer learning by heart over memorization by rote thinking. But both are part of the process, I acknowledge. 💖✝️📖🕊️💖

I adore this man! His wife and one lucky lady!

Great interview 🎉🎉🎉 l

Event though this guy is an actor Me being really big boy 198cm 115kg, pretty good in mortal arts This guy is my inspiration because of hi humble I feel like there is lack of humble nowadays This man is different

You’re awesome

Amazing man! Would love to he and Chris Pratt in a conversation!

Great show even cooler guy.

Met him at a comic con. Great guy

This podcast glorified THE Lord Jesus Christ! This was uplifting and surprising. Your conversations have emboldened me to memorize key Bible verses.

good man !

I’m curious how he reconciles his faith with the language and adult situations depicted in Reacher? I’d be interested to know the thought process.

seems like he follows the reformed faith

niceville florida?! never knew he grew up right down the street

Amen🎉

Amen…

Something to remember is that when we first believed we were but babes in the faith! It takes time and submission in order to grow in the faith! Don’t worry about the spec in your brothers eye, but instead worry about the LOG in your own eye first. Then you can see clearly enough to help your brother. As long as the babies (in the faith) aren’t just sitting there having temper tantrums, and holding their breath until they pass out, lol… (which definitely IS A PROBLEM) and as long as they are learning to crawl…then eventually learning to walk, and then jog, then running… as long as there is progress in their lives, the FRUIT WILL COME IN DUE TIME! Maturing is a process. Not something that we just get instantly, as a gift. Maturity comes also with setbacks along the way. This is called experience. Have patience with those who are not on your level… you were not always so fruitful either. GOD gives grace where we fall short. And he helps to lift us up, and encourages us to keep going forward! Amen! PRAISES TO OUR KING OF KINGS, and to Our HEAVENLY FATHER ABOVE! And THANKS TO HIS HOLY SPIRIT WHO LIVES WITHIN US! 🙌🙏🙌 Amen

FIRST TIME TO EVER SEE THIS....PLAN TO SEE MANY MORE. ALAN IS A GREAT SOUNDING HUMAN....I RECENTLY BOUGHT A NEW BIBLE AND WILL READ MORE. THAT IS WHAT I WANT AND NEED IS A SPIRITUAL CONNECTION. I WAS RAISED AND AM CATHOLIC AND HAVE BEEN TO OTHER MASSES.......I WANT A CONNECTION.

basics works best pushup/situp/dips/pull up!

Alan Michael Ritchson🥰😍🤩💋💘💝💖💗💓💞💕❣👍👍👍超级爱,完美的男人!

Interesting how Christian actors are always the most humble and down to earth. Chris Pratt, Jim Caviezel, Jon Voight and now Alan Ritchson. Sometimes I'm so done with Hollywood and its self-serving celebrity culture, I have to remind myself that there are genuinely great guys like this among them.

I never thought I would say that there is a guy that could step in for Hugh jackman as Logan but this is the guy to play Wolverine if they ever make anymore x-men movies!

I was a trainer at one time and I had a guy at 34 years old, six foot tall and 196lbs that had been lifting for years. Looked faily solid but had stalled and wanted to bulk up. We changed what he did every thirty days and in 3 months he had put on 30 lbs His waist size stayed the same he just filled everything out way better and looked more solid. I had him on a split system, Upper body three days away lower body 2 and it took about a half hour 45 min each day and he was done.

To Tennessee angry child what you say was perfect thank you to everybody else. Stop judging. He’s a good guy! Bring reacher back! I would love to play Nealys big brother !

Read all and LOVE all Lee Child’s books. Saw him a couple of times at book signings (in his early days) - cool dude. Reacher is an incredibly well-drawn character and Alan literally makes him leap off the pages! I guess I was directed to this site because RU-vid has marked my interest in virtually “everything Reacher.” I’m 22 minutes into this interview and I’ve been cringing for what feels to be an hour. I have to bow out, now, though. Didn’t know Alan identified as a “Christian,” but good for him. Still love the guy. I’ve been reading the comments while listening to the discussion. I’m checking out now, because this “Christianism” is just a bit too much for me. This channel is geared toward a certain demographic. And I get it - that doesn’t include me. That’s fine. If you like standing in some sort of judgement of others, simply based on religion, then this is your spot. Reading comments from people who now suddenly like him better, because he’s a “Christian.” Crazy! One guy commented that Alan wasn’t as Christian as he would like because of his love scenes. My goodness. Seems like folks are trying to one up each other on how “Christian” they are. People who identify today as “Christian,” by no means enjoy a monopoly on that term. I was raised in and am still active in a Christian religion. I’m not, what so many of the folks on here seem to be, someone who needs to pound their chests and be defined by their religion. It’s really poor form. I’m just a guy who tries to do the right thing as much as I can. A guy who, each morning, starts the day trying to be just a little bit better husband, dad, sibling, friend and so on, than the day before. A guy who starts the day praying that I get put in the path of some other human who may be scared, or bullied, or need some sort of medical intervention. It’s a goal. A simple one. It’s one I don’t hit every day, but am willing to fall on my sword trying. Maybe folks would be better off if, rather than pounding their chests about how “Christian” they are, focused a little more on forging a personal, less ostentatious pursuit of the Holy. I’m sure the fellow running the podcast has the best intentions, but this doesn’t feel like a broadcast to me. Rather more of a “narrowcast“- religion and working out. Two things I also practice, but by no means feel compelled to broadcast. Maybe, don’t choose to wear that really tight shirt that shows off your resistance training progress, how ‘bout something a little looser? No need to broadcast your gains. Same with your faith, how about keeping it on the inside, cultivating that ‘personal relationship,’ which some folks can’t help bragging about, with the Divine? I’ve loved every other Alan Ritchson interview I’ve watched. I really can’t get enough of them! And this one, too. Then, it became clear this interview was only a two-trick pony - working out and who’s holier than thou. My best to all the commenters on here, in your personal journeys.

Mr.Ritchson I think you were great as Reacher but, in my opinion you could be a great advocate for the kids today it has been hard the last 2 year’s.

What was Reachers weight in first season? I don’t see why they wanted him that much bigger. His physique was great in the first season.

HE DOES A VOICE FOR REACHER AHH I DID NOT EXPECT THAT