Actor David Henrie sits down with Raymond Arroyo to reflect on the emotional finale of Wizards Beyond Waverly Place, his longtime friendship with Selena Gomez, and the possibility of another chapter for the Russo family. Henrie opens up about growing up alongside Gomez, what it was like having her step behind the camera as a director, and why family has always been at the heart of the Wizards story.

Henrie also shares the surprising story of how Kevin James helped lead him back to his faith, the inspiration behind his travel series Seeking Beauty, and why he believes art and beauty can transform a culture. Plus, he talks family, fatherhood, overcoming the fear of failure, and the new children’s book he wrote with his wife, Is God Bigger Than a Dragon?

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0:00 - Introduction
1:05 - Wizards of Waverly Place
3:53 - A Wizards Movie?
4:25 - Selena Gomez
6:04 - Acting, Identity & Success
9:18 - Seeking Beauty & Finding Faith
16:35 - The Painting That Found David
18:43 - Is God Bigger Than a Dragon?
20:56 - Writing for Kids
21:39 - What’s Next for David Henrie
22:14 - Arroyo Grande Questionnaire