BACHELOR Alum Colton Underwood Embraces His Faith After Diagnosis
By Tess Farrand, Associate Content Editor
BACHELOR alum Colton Underwood is using his free time during COVID-19 to “lean into” his Christian faith.
Underwood contracted COVID-19 in March and quarantined himself to keep his loved ones healthy.
“I think in times like this you have to really lean into something, and for me it’s my faith,” Underwood told TODAY. “We have a lot more free time on our hands than normal and for me I always made the excuse of maybe not going to church on Sunday or not doing my daily readings, as though I’m too busy. And I think this has sort of provided some insight and opportunity for me to really just grow even more in my faith and my walk with God.”
After some rough days, Underwood ultimately recovered from the virus.
Feeling much better, made a full recovery. Tested again and I now have the anti-bodies. I’m working with the doctor to find ways I can help donate blood for both research and other people. https://t.co/rF7WST0tOY
— Colton Underwood (@colton) April 5, 2020
The quarantine provided the perfect opportunity for the reality star to buckle back down in his faith. Like millions of Christians around the world, the sickness and lockdowns meant Underwood was forced to seek digital options for fellowships.
“I’ve never been a firm believer in the only way to talk or communicate with God is through church,” said Underwood. “But that was slowly starting to become a staple in my schedule, where I was enjoying going to churches on Sundays and really becoming rooted in my faith.”
When Underwood was THE BACHELOR, audiences gawked as the then-26 year old abstained from sex. Underwood didn’t necessarily attribute his abstinence to his Christian faith. However, he has said that faith plays a major role in his relationship with his girlfriend, Cassie.
Underwood also told the Huffington Post, “I always say we’re dating with intent. We don’t want to waste time.”
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