Jesus Bowl Paused: Cory & Forrest's Pure Worship Vision – Your Top Questions Answered!

Hello, Christian Podcast family! I'm Beto, along with Mili, bringing you this fresh update straight from the heart of what's happening in the world of worship and faith. Have you seen the buzz on social media about the Jesus Bowl? Wow, what a frenzy! We're here to clear up the most common questions we're seeing on X, Instagram, and TikTok, because our global audience—from Latin America to Europe, Africa, and all across the United States—deserves clear answers full of hope and focused on Jesus. Let's break this down step by step, with a touch of faith, some quotes from our podcast, and even a Bible verse to remind us of the essentials. Let's go!

What is the Jesus Bowl and why is everyone talking about it?

First the basics, for those just catching up: The Jesus Bowl started as a viral idea from Cory Asbury (the genius behind "Reckless Love") and Forrest Frank (the prodigy of "Good Day" and "Lemonade"). They wanted to create an alternative show to the Super Bowl 2026 halftime on February 8, as a response to past performances that many see as inappropriate for families. Imagine: 15 minutes of pure worship, impactful testimonies, and a global altar call, streamed live on digital platforms. Cory described it as "a moment for Jesus, like a Billy Graham crusade – an altar call, massive salvation across the nation." Sounds epic, right? Artists like Red Rocks Worship, Cain, and Riley Clemmons were eyed to join. But, like anything viral, it got complicated fast with headlines and assumptions. As Mili says in our latest episode: "They seem so precious to me, it feels like they have the Holy Spirit all over them, fully surrendered to God."

Why did they pause the Jesus Bowl? Is it because of money or something else?

This is the question we're seeing most on social media: "Did the Jesus Bowl get canceled? What happened?" No, friends, it's not a total cancellation. Cory explained it clearly in his video: "What started as a dream to exalt the name of Jesus in one of the biggest moments of the year began to veer into something else, something distracting." They said after much prayer, they decided to put it on indefinite pause because they want "purity over platform." It's not about rivalry—with Bad Bunny or anyone else. As Cory emphasized: "It's not us vs. Bad Bunny. It's not us vs. Turning Point USA. It's not about politics, parties, or proving a point." It's about keeping the focus on Jesus, not the hype or headlines.

And yes, money plays a role: Cory admitted it would cost "millions of dollars" to organize in a big stadium, and neither he nor Forrest would take a cent—it's all for the Kingdom. But the pause is more spiritual: they feel God has "a different expression in mind." As we say on the podcast, God's timing is perfect! Let's remember Matthew 22:21: "Give therefore to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s." Mili emphasized it well: "The Christian nationalist thing just doesn't sit right... give to Caesar what is Caesar's and to God what is God's." We don't want to mix agendas; we want pure worship.

Why didn't they join Turning Point USA's show?

Another big one on social media! A lot of people assumed they'd team up because TPUSA announced their own "All-American Halftime Show" with a patriotic focus on faith, family, and freedom. There was a call between Cory, Forrest, and the TPUSA team "in a spirit of unity," but in the end, Cory was frank: "The two visions are simply incompatible." Theirs is 100% evangelistic—worship, prayer, salvation—while TPUSA's is more political and patriotic. No hard feelings; Cory said: "We all parted on great terms, we're not against them or anything." But they prioritize a "moment for Jesus" without distractions. On the podcast, Mili celebrated it: "Wow! And a lot of people are going to get mad at what I'm about to say... but awesome. Period." For our global audience, this reminds us that faith unites beyond borders or flags—Latinos, Anglos, everyone worshiping together.

What's up with the official Super Bowl halftime and Bad Bunny?

Bad Bunny is still confirmed for the official halftime, and yes, his lyrics sometimes include explicit content, profanity, or sexual themes, which motivated this alternative idea. Cory criticized it as "raunchy as heck" and proposed something family-friendly: "What if we put together an alternate show with the biggest Christian artists and glorify the name of Jesus on a massive scale?" But the Jesus Bowl isn't "against" him; it's a positive option for families. If you're in Mexico, Spain, or anywhere else, imagine tuning into something that builds up instead of distracting!

Are there future plans? Will the Jesus Bowl come back?

The door is open! Cory said: "Not forever, just not now." They're looking for donors and partners aligned with their pure vision. Meanwhile, TPUSA is moving forward with their show—rumors of artists like Kid Rock or Carrie Underwood, but nothing confirmed. On social media, we see questions like "Would you watch the Jesus Bowl?" or "Why not collaborate?" Our answer: Yes, we'd watch! And maybe God will use this for something even bigger, uniting cultures. As Beto said: "We want to do something different that's more family-oriented."

And now, the rumor that's got us intrigued: What If... a mega event at the LA Coliseum?

Let's talk about what Beto mentioned off-camera in our interview with Samuel Tejada (go check it out on YouTube—it's powerful!). Samuel, leader of Sons of Thunders, shared ideas about using the historic Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum (host of the Olympics in 1932 and 1984) for a massive evangelistic crusade. He mentioned big names: Marcos Witt (who moved to LA), Daddy Yankee, Forrest Frank... even Cory Asbury could fit in! It's not confirmed—it's a rumor, a "we're trying to plan"—but what if...? Imagine: Latinos and Anglos united, worshiping in Spanish and English, with artists from all races who love Jesus. As Beto said: "I'd love it... a mix of Latinos and Anglos who follow Jesus." Could this stem from the Jesus Bowl pause? God opens unexpected doors—we'll be praying and watching. If it happens, I'm already buying my ticket!

Friends, this teaches us that God's plans are bigger than any show. Let's stay focused on Him, praying for Cory, Forrest, Samuel, and all these leaders. What do you think? Leave your comment below, give it a like, subscribe, and share. Blessings from Christian Podcast. Let's go with Jesus at the front!