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Former ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT Host Shares How Faith Carried Him Through Cancer

Photo courtesy of John Tesh via Facebook

Former ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT Host Shares How Faith Carried Him Through Cancer

By Tess Farrand, Associate Content Editor

Former ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT host John Tesh relied on his Christian faith and God’s word to carry him through cancer.

“I was a terrible, terrible patient and the only reason I was able to get out of that was my wife [Connie] who not only was my advocate but also helped introduce me to some powerful scriptures” said Tesh to Fox News.

Tesh was told he had a rare prostate cancer in 2015. During that time, Tesh said he drank too much and it almost ended his marriage.

“I almost lost my wife because I walked out. I walked out of the house and I went on a bicycle journey to try and figure myself out,” said Tesh.

However, Connie held fast to her marriage vows even while her husband was ill.

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“Fortunately, she forgave me because that was nothing more than disrespect to her because she had been working so hard as an advocate. Feeling sorry for yourself will also get you killed,” said Tesh.

Tesh mentioned he was “angry with God,” but ultimately rested on the fact that God only wants what’s good for His children.

Currently, Tesh is cancer-free and a recently wrote a book, Relentless, that follows his journey of faith during his battle with cancer.

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Now more than ever we’re bombarded by darkness in media, movies, and TV. Movieguide® has fought back for almost 40 years, working within Hollywood to propel uplifting and positive content. We’re proud to say we’ve collaborated with some of the top industry players to influence and redeem entertainment for Jesus. Still, the most influential person in Hollywood is you. The viewer.

What you listen to, watch, and read has power. Movieguide® wants to give you the resources to empower the good and the beautiful. But we can’t do it alone. We need your support.

You can make a difference with as little as $7. It takes only a moment. If you can, consider supporting our ministry with a monthly gift. Thank you.

Movieguide® is a 501c3 and all donations are tax deductible.