E366: Why Gary Sinise Had To Leave Holly...

Gary Sinise is known by millions as Ltd Dan from Forrest Gump, but behind the scenes he has far more battles than the movies depict. Today he shares his family's incredible conversion stories--whether sobriety, marriage, or faith--as well as his most important story: that of his son Mac, who passed away from cancer in 2023. This is a conversation you won't want to miss.

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00:00:00 - Intro

00:01:10 - Walking away from acting

00:05:21 - How theatre changed everything

00:12:46 - From plays to movies

00:17:35 - Forrest Gump

00:22:38 - Lieutenant Dan

00:24:58 - Vietnam Veterans

00:27:33 - Faith life in Hollywood

00:31:13 - Meeting his wife Moira

00:33:25 - Moira running away from marriage

00:39:25 - Alcohol problems

00:42:56 - St Michael and the crazy hurricane drive

00:47:08 - Our Lady of Malibu

00:50:45 - Moira entering the church

00:51:58 - Gary’s surprise entrance into the church

00:55:25 - Service is a great healer

01:00:39 - Transforming the mood at hospitals

01:04:48 - The power of a story

01:06:28 - Mac’s alienation from his dad

01:08:35 - “my dad is toxic”

01:13:12 - Feeling like a failed father

01:14:12 - Reading Aquinas after therapy

01:17:40 - Making peace with childhood

01:22:26 - The road trip that saved everything

01:25:47 - The cancer diagnosis

01:28:54 - Pain while sitting

01:33:33 - The monster tumor

01:37:47 - Tumor removed

01:39:24 - Getting confirmed by Bishop Barron

01:41:09 - Cancer coming back

01:42:30 - Mac handling the news

01:43:17 - Moira’s remission

01:44:43 - Were you angry at God?

01:48:08 - Chordoma Foundation

01:53:36 - Did you ever give up hope?

01:57:04 - Did Mac talk about his faith?

01:59:27 - Mac and his mother:

02:03:11 - Mac’s legacy

02:09:56 - Mac’s music

02:18:27 - What’s next for Gary?