Donnie Wahlberg Shares Baptism Video and Talks About Finding Faith in Christ
Actor and singer Donnie Wahlberg shared footage of his baptism alongside wife Jenny McCarthy in August 2026, saying fame left him feeling empty until he committed his life to Jesus. Wahlberg called his decision to follow Christ the most important thing he has ever done. He has been open about his faith journey since publicly proclaiming Christ as his savior at a Forrest Frank concert in June.
Donnie Wahlberg posted a video recap of his year in August 2026 that included footage of himself and his wife, Jenny McCarthy, being baptized. The clip came months after Wahlberg first went public about his Christian faith at a concert for artist Forrest Frank.
At the June event, Wahlberg told the crowd that giving his life to Christ was the most important thing he had ever done. "I don't know where I would be without Jesus, but I know where I will be with Him," he said.
Wahlberg, who grew up in an Irish-Catholic family and built a career in music with New Kids on the Block and in television, said he had felt persistently empty despite his professional success. He described reaching a point where he realized he could not manage life's pressures on his own.
After talking with McCarthy, he committed his life to Jesus. The two have since integrated faith into their daily routine, praying and reading the Bible together and watching the series "The Chosen" on date nights.
Wahlberg also collaborated with Forrest Frank on the track "JESUS IS ALIVE." He has received support from other public figures in the faith community, including Candace Cameron Bure and Jonathan Roumie.
His baptism video drew wide attention online, with many fans expressing surprise and encouragement. Wahlberg said his faith is grounded in grace rather than religious rules, and he has continued to speak openly about his spiritual journey in interviews and on social media.
