Ex-'Two and a Half Men' star Angus T. Jones resurfaces (with a beard!)

Two and a Half Men‘s Angus T. Jones is back, with more hair than ever before!

A brief refresher: In 2012, a video surfaced in which Jones told viewers not to watch the show Chuck Lorre created (which he had starred on for 10 years). In the wake of the drama, the half-man was downgraded to “recurring” status just before he seemingly disappeared off the face of the Hollywood hills. But now, he’s reemerging… though not in California.

This weekend, Jones sat down with Houston TV station KHOU to talk about what he’s up to now (besides not shaving). Jones, who once played Jake on the hit comedy, is now going to school in Colorado and speaking at Houston church, where he shares his story with other churchgoers. From here on out, he says, the church will remain his focus.

Jones does claim to be “apologetic” about insulting Chuck Lorre’s “baby.” Still, he stands by his earlier statements — and claims he was a “paid hypocrite” while acting on Men. “I don’t regret saying what I said,” he tells KHOU. And when asked if there’s any chance he might return to acting, Jones answers that he’s keeping his mind open to Bible-based stories.

Watch the interview below: