She’s issuing a Christmas message.
Gwen Stefani has teamed up with the Catholic prayer app Hallow to invite fellow Christians to participate in the Pray25 Challenge this Christmas season. The challenge, which focuses on the biblical passage John 3:16, aims to help people refocus on the true meaning of Christmas — the birth of Jesus Christ. Stefani shared her excitement for the initiative in a video, encouraging others to join her and millions of Christians around the world in celebrating the message of God’s love and the birth of His son.
Stefani, who has always valued the Christmas season, expressed her passion for celebrating the holiday in a spiritually meaningful way. She emphasized that the challenge would provide an opportunity to reflect on the profound message of God’s love. Along with Stefani, other influential figures such as actor Jonathan Roumie and musicians like Matt Maher and Lauren Daigle are participating in the challenge, sharing their reflections and music to deepen the participants’ spiritual experience.
Stefani, who was raised Catholic, has often spoken about the importance of her faith in her life, including in her marriage to Blake Shelton, a fellow Christian. Shelton has praised Stefani’s unwavering faith, noting that she prioritizes her relationship with God above all else, but does not impose her beliefs on others. This partnership with Hallow is a natural extension of her commitment to her faith and a desire to inspire others to reconnect with the spiritual roots of Christmas.
Jonathan Roumie, known for his role in The Chosen, also highlighted the importance of the Advent season and the significance of Christmas. He expressed concern that commercialism has overshadowed the true meaning of the holiday, which is the humble birth of Christ. Roumie reminded people that Christmas is not just about festivities but about celebrating the arrival of the Savior of the world, which should be at the heart of the season.
As part of the Pray25 Challenge, Roumie is offering personal reflections on A Severe Mercy, a story that intertwines faith, love, and loss, and highlights the mentorship of C.S. Lewis. Recording these reflections was a moving experience for Roumie, who expressed his excitement for others to hear the story and reconnect with the spiritual depth of Christmas. The challenge aims to bring people back to the heart of the season, offering a meaningful way to celebrate the holiday.