Tamron Hall Declares ‘Faith Has Been a Foundation’
By Movieguide® Contributor
American broadcaster Tamron Hall recently shared about her career and faith in God on the “Jesus Calling” podcast.
She began by reflecting on her upbringing in Texas.
“I grew up in Luling, Texas, which is in Hill Country right outside of Austin. From the small town where I was raised—right outside of Dallas-Fort Worth in a very, vibrant, loyal family structure—celebrating each other and rooting for each other, all led to the life I live now,” she said. “I was always told that I could do anything, that all of it was achievable if I did the hard work, if I stood up for myself, I stood up for what I believe and stand up for others in the process.”
Her desire to help others led her to pursue a career in journalism.
After Hall lost her sister to domestic violence, she developed a passion for true crime and a desire to report in a way that was sensitive to the victims and families.
“And so that deeply connected me to what I think sometimes we can forget when it comes to true crime…I was able to sit more intimately and spend more time and go into the homes and really connect on a far deeper level,” she said.
Although she’s had success in journalism, Hall believes there is still more for her. A recent sermon at her church revealed that God is taking her on a unique journey.
“The whole sermon was about the long way, right? Our minister talked about the children of Israel leaving in the book of Exodus and having to go through the wilderness. And there was a shorter path, but that is not the path that they were led to, and why the long route is the route and what you need to learn in the long route,” she explained.
She also shared how she held onto faith in God in the midst of loss.
“I lost my dream job before the public nationally, but I knew it was in God’s hands, and I knew that I didn’t need to do anything other than find peace with it and find my lane. So faith has been a foundation. I think it keeps me peaceful.”
Hall shared how she makes sure to wake up every morning and thank God.
“The minute I wake my eyes, I say, ‘Thank you, God.’ I don’t know what the day will bring, but I know that I have another day, or at least that moment to be grateful.”
She now hosts her own talk show, TAMRON HALL, which was recently renewed for another season.
“TAMRON HALL has been picked up for a sixth season, ABC News was set to announce on Monday,” Variety reported. “It most recently landed three Daytime Emmy nominations for its Season 4, including outstanding daytime talk series host — the fourth consecutive season that Hall has been nominated for hosting.”
“From the start, I saw the show as a chance to build a community. Now, here we are, preparing for season six. Wow!” Hall said. “Thank you to my team and my beloved Tam Fam for nurturing my dream and growing this community. We are a daily destination to talk, laugh, learn and be inspired together. From the biggest celebrities in the world to the most incredible people in their own neighborhood, they all come here to talk, and I am grateful.”
Movieguide® previously reported on Hall:
Kathie Lee Gifford recently reflected on her decision to speak openly about being a mother while hosting the daytime talk show LIVE! WITH REGIS AND KELLY and why she sometimes got “graphic” with her motherhood stories.
Gifford appeared on TAMRON HALL to talk about her life and career, and Hall steered the conversation towards Gifford’s family.
“You would talk about your children, Cassidy and Cody, and I remember the parodies,” Hall started. “And I thought, ‘Wait a minute, this is a woman who is a working mom on TV and she’s doing what we all do at work, we just talk about our children…
“And it always rubbed people [the wrong way], it was so peculiar,” Hall continued. “I think about your journey, to be on TV and share your children, share who you are, your authentic self.”
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