E305: Michael Iskander On The Cost of Playing David | Lila Rose Show

He’s known by millions as King David - but who is the man behind the character? Today I sit down with Michael Iskander to discuss his conversion from Orthodoxy to Catholicism, the spiritual and physical tolls of acting in the House of David, and what he’s learned about Jesus from living as David.Watch House of David: https://amzn.to/47twnjoMichael’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mickoola/NEW: Check out our Merch store! https://shop.lilaroseshow.com/Join our new Patreon community! https://patreon.com/lilaroseshow - We'll have BTS footage, ad-free episodes, and early access to our upcoming guests.A big thanks to our partner, EWTN, the world’s leading Catholic network! Discover news, entertainment and more at https://www.ewtn.com/ Check out our Sponsors:-Brave+: Screen Time Made Good - Get a week free trial at https://braveplus.com/lila-Seven Weeks Coffee: https://www.sevenweekscoffee.com Buy your pro-life coffee and Save up to 25% with promo code 'LILA' & get a free gift: http://www.sevenweekscoffee.com-EveryLife Women: https://www.everylife.com/lila Buy diapers and women’s health products from an amazing company and use code LILA to get 10% off!-Presidio Healthcare: Healthcare and doctors who share your values. Visit: https://www.presidiocare.com/lila 00:00:51 - Life in Egypt00:02:14 - Transitioning to US00:17:36 - Getting into Broadway00:23:43 - Becoming David00:27:33 - Amazon wasn’t convinced about Michael00:31:38 - The phone call that changed everything00:36:35 - Physical pain during Season 100:40:58 - Season 200:45:43 - Lessons from King Saul00:47:30 - Power of identity00:50:23 - David helped me become Catholic00:54:51 - Prophetic readings at Mass00:59:02 - Most difficult part of season 201:02:17 - Goliath scence01:04:07 - Handling the fighting scenes01:06:27 - Michael’s favorite scene01:07:44 - David and Jonathan’s love01:13:18 - Is Hollywood…changing?01:16:03 - Season 3?01:18:56 - What’s coming next for Michael?01:19:59 - A year of being Catholic01:22:08 - Michael and Jonathan Roumie01:22:43 - Handling attention from fans01:24:42 - “I’d hide if I could”01:28:14 - Praying for David’s intercession01:29:15 - How did House of David come to be?01:33:12 - Michael singing the Shama for us01:35:26 - Singing Psalm 3201:41:00 - Line Dancing Michael?!