As I became involved with it, I found it a journey in faith and was even more amazed by its spiritual power. He translated the text into contemporary American speech. Runyeon grew up an Episcopalian. His wife is Catholic. As Runyeon moves around the church, he addresses audience members individually The audience is healed, asked for a coin, or given bread and challenged to go out to tell the story to others, if they're not afraid.
People seem to love the interaction.
They don't find it uncomfortable or intimidating. It makes them a part of it. Humor is also a part of Runyeon's dramatic presentation. It keeps the audience honest and makes it fun. He draws no comparisons to presenting Biblical text and acting on television or the big screen.