<p>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.</p><p><br /></p><p>Watch House of David: https://amzn.to/47twnjo</p><p>Michael’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mickoola/</p><p><br /></p><p>NEW: Check out our Merch store! https://shop.lilaroseshow.com/</p><p><br /></p><p>Join our new Patreon community! https://patreon.com/lilaroseshow - We'll have BTS footage, ad-free episodes, and early access to our upcoming guests.</p><p><br /></p><p>A big thanks to our partner, EWTN, the world’s leading Catholic network! Discover news, entertainment and more at https://www.ewtn.com/ </p><p><br /></p><p>Check out our Sponsors:</p><p>-Brave+: Screen Time Made Good - Get a week free trial at https://braveplus.com/lila</p><p><br /></p><p>-Seven Weeks Coffee: https://www.sevenweekscoffee.com Buy your pro-life coffee and Save up to 25% with promo code 'LILA' &amp; get a free gift: http://www.sevenweekscoffee.com</p><p><br /></p><p>-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!</p><p><br /></p><p>-Presidio Healthcare: Healthcare and doctors who share your values. Visit: https://www.presidiocare.com/lila </p><p><br /></p><p>00:00:51 - Life in Egypt</p><p>00:02:14 - Transitioning to US</p><p>00:17:36 - Getting into Broadway</p><p>00:23:43 - Becoming David</p><p>00:27:33 - Amazon wasn’t convinced about Michael</p><p>00:31:38 - The phone call that changed everything</p><p>00:36:35 - Physical pain during Season 1</p><p>00:40:58 - Season 2</p><p>00:45:43 - Lessons from King Saul</p><p>00:47:30 - Power of identity</p><p>00:50:23 - David helped me become Catholic</p><p>00:54:51 - Prophetic readings at Mass</p><p>00:59:02 - Most difficult part of season 2</p><p>01:02:17 - Goliath scence</p><p>01:04:07 - Handling the fighting scenes</p><p>01:06:27 - Michael’s favorite scene</p><p>01:07:44 - David and Jonathan’s love</p><p>01:13:18 - Is Hollywood…changing?</p><p>01:16:03 - Season 3?</p><p>01:18:56 - What’s coming next for Michael?</p><p>01:19:59 - A year of being Catholic</p><p>01:22:08 - Michael and Jonathan Roumie</p><p>01:22:43 - Handling attention from fans</p><p>01:24:42 - “I’d hide if I could”</p><p>01:28:14 - Praying for David’s intercession</p><p>01:29:15 - How did House of David come to be?</p><p>01:33:12 - Michael singing the Shama for us</p><p>01:35:26 - Singing Psalm 32</p><p>01:41:00 - Line Dancing Michael?!</p>