Hollywood royalty with her own story to tell!

Actress, model, and entrepreneur Samantha Lockwood — daughter of sci-fi legend Gary Lockwood (2001: A Space Odyssey, Star Trek) — joins David A.R. White (God’s Not Dead, Pure Flix) for a fun, personal, and inspiring episode of The White House Pod – Dare to Dream!

Samantha shares:

Growing up with a father who played astronaut Frank Poole in Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey and Gary Mitchell in the original Star Trek pilot

Life on sets as a kid and what it’s like being the daughter of a Hollywood icon

Building her own path as an actress, model, and entrepreneur

The real side of fame, family, and chasing dreams in the industry

Faith, purpose, and staying grounded while carving out her own identity

What she’s working on now and the dreams she’s still chasing

If you love 2001, classic Star Trek, Hollywood family stories, or inspiring conversations about building your own name — this episode is a must-watch!

Timestamps:

00:00 – Samantha’s warm welcome

02:20 – Growing up Lockwood

08:40 – Dad’s 2001 and Star Trek stories

14:10 – Life on film sets as a kid

20:30 – Acting, modeling & A Line of Fire

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From Agrabah to Babylon!

Disney’s live-action Aladdin himself, Mena Massoud, joins David A.R. White (God’s Not Dead, Pure Flix) for a fun, honest, and inspiring episode of The White House Pod – Dare to Dream!

Mena shares:

Landing the iconic role of Aladdin in Disney’s 2019 live-action hit

Behind-the-scenes stories from the magic carpet, Will Smith as the Genie, and global fame

Stepping into the prophet Daniel in the new biblical epic Daniel and the Fiery Furnace

What it means to play a man who refuses to bow — and why that story still matters

Life after a blockbuster, staying grounded, and chasing meaningful roles

Faith, purpose, and daring to dream beyond the palace

If you loved Aladdin, are catching Daniel and the Fiery Furnace in theaters, or want a real conversation with a star who went from fairy tale to faith film, this episode is a whole new world.

Timestamps:

00:00 – Mena’s welcome & instant energy

02:20 – Early career and chasing the dream

08:40 – Becoming Aladdin

14:10 – Magic carpet, Genie & Disney stories

20:30 – Playing Daniel in Daniel and the Fiery Furnace

27:15 – Faith, conviction & Hollywood

34:50 – Life after the blockbuster

41:20 – Rapid-fire: Favorite scene, best advice, dare to dream

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From Mets superstar to minister.Former MLB All-Star and 1986 World Series champion Darryl Strawberry, the former Mets franchise home run king, whose record stood for 37 years, joins David A.R. White (God’s Not Dead, Pure Flix) for a powerful, honest, and inspiring episode of The White House Pod – Dare to Dream!Darryl opens up about:The highs of the 1986 Mets, All-Star seasons, and World Series rings with the YankeesThe hard years: addiction, cancer, jail, a heart attack, and losing control of a once-in-a-generation careerHow he found Christ, got clean, and became an ordained ministerHis new book, Another Life: Discovering the Healing Power of Purpose on My Long Journey from Player to PreacherPreaching in churches, prisons, schools, and hospitals, and why he says your story isn’t overFamily, restoration, and daring to dream a second lifeIf you grew up watching the Mets, love baseball history, or need a real testimony of redemption, this episode hits different.Timestamps:00:00 – Darryl’s welcome & instant connection02:20 – Early years and becoming a Mets star08:40 – 1986 World Series and the glory days14:10 – The fall: addiction, cancer, and rock bottom20:30 – Finding Christ and getting clean27:15 – From player to preacher34:50 – His new book Another Life41:20 – Rapid-fire: Favorite memory, best advice, dare to dreamSubscribe & hit the bell 🔔 – new episodes every week with world-changers!Follow David:Twitter: https://twitter.com/DavidARWhiteFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DavidARWhiteInstagram: https://instagram.com/davidarwhite/Website: http://davidarwhite.com/#DarrylStrawberry #AnotherLife #Mets #1986Mets #DavidARWhite #TheWhiteHousePod #DareToDream #MLBLegend #ChristianTestimony #FaithJourney #ChristianPodcast #PureFlix #GodsNotDead #PlayerToPreacher