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Crosswalk Talk: Celebrity Christian Interviews

Michael Foust

Neal McDonough on Guns and Moses: Faith, Film, and Fighting for What Matters

July 24, 2025   ●   8 min

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Host Michael Foust welcomes back actor Neal McDonough, known for his powerful roles in Band of Brothers, Minority Report, and countless faith-forward films. This time, he’s here to talk about his latest project: Guns and Moses, a unique action-drama inspired by real-life anti-Semitic violence.

McDonough plays Mayor Donovan Kirk, a character shaken by an attack on his town's Jewish community, and whose powerful line in the trailer — “His people are my people” — echoes the film’s deep message of unity, conviction, and standing up for what’s right.


🎧 Key Takeaways

  • Why Neal joined Guns and Moses and what makes it different from other films

  • A breakdown of his character, the mayor, and how the role challenged him

  • His thoughts on storytelling that inspires reflection, compassion, and faith

  • The deeper message behind “His people are my people”

  • Why he's drawn to films that challenge us to become better people

  • His views on the current "golden age" of faith-driven cinema

  • A sneak peek at what’s next — including his upcoming western The Wicked and the Righteous


🎬 About the Film

Guns and Moses tells the story of a quiet rabbi turned unlikely gunfighter after his community is rocked by violence. Inspired by true events, this action-packed drama is rooted in themes of identity, faith, courage, and the cost of inaction in the face of evil.

📍 A bold film that poses the question: What do you do when peace is shattered — and you're called to act?

🎥 Directed by: Sal Velez Jr.
🎭 Starring: Mark Feuerstein, Neal McDonough


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