Some of you may be familiar with the name of Joe Eszterhas. Eszterhas wrote the screenplays for some of the steamiest Hollywood films of the last two decades, including “Basic Instinct,” “Sliver,” “Showgirls,” and “Jade.” Notorious for his hard drinking and sexual escapades, Eszterhas was once thought to be incorrigible. However, a few years ago, during a difficult and life-altering battle with throat cancer, Eszterhas met Jesus Christ in a transforming way. Since then, his entire life has changed. Eszterhas now attends mass every Sunday, prays every day, meditates upon Scripture and the life of Christ, and has no interest whatsoever in the kind of screenplay that he used to write.
In his new book (released this month), Eszterhas tells the story of his dramatic conversion. Entitled “Crossbearer: A Memoir of Faith,” the book describes Eszterhas’ spiritual journey and his relatively new devotion to Jesus Christ and the ministry of his church.
I stumbled upon THIS INTERVIEW yesterday. In the interview, Eszterhas talks with NPR’s Scott Simon about his conversion. I find it to be an interesting conversation, especially when Eszterhas speaks about his desire to explore the possibility of a screenplay on the life of the Apostle Paul and the anti-Christian bias that exists in Hollywood.
I am praying for Joe Eszterhas today. I thank God for his testimony.