Hollywood producer prays for entertainment industry
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Karen Covell, a Hollywood producer in Los Angeles, has spent 25 years encouraging Christians to pray for people working in the entertainment industry instead of condemning it.
Covell founded the Hollywood Prayer Network (HPN) in 2001, believing Hollywood is a crucial place to share stories that influence culture. The HPN now has over 170 chapters in 42 countries and provides prayer, mentorship, and community for actors, writers, and other entertainment professionals.
Covell and her husband initially started a small prayer group after noticing that many people of faith felt isolated when they moved to Los Angeles to pursue careers in Hollywood. They felt caught between their faith and the demands of the industry. Covell believed that prayer could overcome the historical animosity between the church and Hollywood, recalling past instances of boycotts and disapproval.
The HPN has prayed for many well-known figures, including Britney Spears, Paris Hilton, and Robert Downey Jr., during challenging times in their lives. It also supports young performers through a monthly prayer calendar and fosters community through groups for various creative professions. Covell recently stepped down from producing to focus entirely on the HPN, which continues to grow as it supports storytellers and combats isolation, discouragement, and fear within the entertainment world.
