'Hot for the Lord': 4 times Chuck Norris publicly proclaimed his faith in Christ

By Ryan Foley, Christian Post Reporter
Saturday, March 21, 2026

Actor Chuck Norris speaks with the media during a press conference prior to the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on Nov. 6, 2016, in Fort Worth, Texas. | Jerry Markland/Getty Images

He was the subject of countless jokes about his unmatched toughness, but the late actor and martial arts grandmaster Chuck Norris often pointed to a different source of strength: his faith in God.

The actor, known for his role in “Walker, Texas Ranger” and a decadeslong career in Hollywood, died Thursday at age 86, his family announced Friday.

Throughout his life, Norris was outspoken about his Christian faith. Here are four times he publicly proclaimed his faith in Christ.

Ryan Foley is a reporter for The Christian Post. He can be reached at: ryan.foley@christianpost.com

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