The Role That Changed Everything: Michael Iskander of House of David on Saying Yes to the Lord

Michael Iskander plays David in Prime Video's House of David—but his real story begins with a restless search for truth that led him, step by step, to a breakfast with a priest and an answer he couldn't give lightly: yes. Christina is joined by co-host Fr. John R. Johnson, STL to walk through Michael's conversion, his calling to play David, and what his journey reveals about the kind of faith this generation is desperately looking for. Together they take up Pope Leo XIV's new encyclical Magnifica Humanitas, reflecting on how sacred storytelling, silence, and an unfiltered encounter with the Church can become the answer to a world that's lost its footing.What We Talk About:How Michael's conversion began with one question—"how does God want me to worship Him?"—and arrived at a breakfast table where a priest asked him: do you want to be Catholic?Why Michael says the Eucharist isn't just the center of his faith—it's the only thing in the world he'd live the rest of his life for, and what that conviction has to offer every truth-seekerWhat it means to approach a calling like David from a place of surrender—giving the gift back to the One who gave it, and why Michael believes the story was never really about David at allHow Fr. Johnson reads Magnifica Humanitas pastorally: why the Church's claim to speak on all things genuinely human isn't overreach—it's the logic of the IncarnationWhy both Michael and Fr. Johnson believe this generation doesn't need to be curated to—what they need is silence, unfiltered truth, and an encounter with something that doesn't moveChapters:00:00: Introduction03:52: Opening Prayer04:46: Michael's Conversion Story08:20: God Opens the Door — Playing David13:07: Storytelling as Vocation — Purpose Beyond the Role18:17: Magnifica Humanitas — The Church Speaks to the Digital Age24:49: What Young People Are Searching For31:58: What the Church Must Offer35:35: Joy, Silence, and MusicResources Mentioned:House of David — Prime VideoMagnifica Humanitas — Full Text (Vatican)A Complete Guide to Magnifica Humanitas — Ascension PressThe Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis — Catholic Gifts and BooksProduced by Saint Kolbe StudiosSend us Fan MailSupport the showFollow Paloma & Fig on Facebook, Instagram & LinkedIn. Learn more at www.palomaandfig.com. Join in the conversation by joining our  Facebook group, A Resounding Yes!