A Conversation with Annie Herring

[@mootbooxle]

Love to hear this! The music of 2nd Chapter of Acts has been very important to me since my teenage years. Some of the most REAL Christian music out there.

[@porchswingdesignsmarilou7323]

Annie, I am almost 75 now and remember how much your voice and songs ministered to me back in the day. I am so happy to have found this video interview and to learn more about you and your life. I've been listening to 2nd Chapter songs again here on YT and they still touch my heart deeply. Thank you for the music and the ministry. God bless you, Nellie, and Matthew.

[@deplorableboomerrube8952]

I used to live at Last Days in Lindale, Tx. I have much of the music of those in the area. 2nd Chapter of Acts is one of the early Christian music I listened to. Keith Green was so influential in my life as was all those of that era. Still listen to all of them instead of the "mainstream Christian" music.

[@joancurry8258]

Thank you for this!!! At 73 now,I remember how i.felt the PRESENCE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT!!! When I played the album THE MANSI9N BUILDER!!! Worship teams now cannot compare to them!!

[@gloriagarrison8055]

Well said!

[@theroar7148]

In my opinion no group in modern Christianity has had more of a powerful anointing to worship and to lead the body into worship than the Second Chapter of Acts. So pure and from the heart giving all of the glory to Jesus. They are such a genuine followers of Jesus and yet they are also so "real". You've made our heavenly Father so proud Annie Herring.

[@paulturner3553]

I could not get through this interview without choking-up and tearing-up a bit. Thank you Annie for the music. The very best is yet to come.

[@Calatriste54]

"Thy Throne Oh GOD" by Billy Batstone.

[@dianecurtis289]

As I watch Buck, Annie, and Matthew, I'm struck by the transparency and humility in their stories.

[@Calatriste54]

The real deal..

[@kathyrichardson-metzler451]

We desperately need these anointed pioneers today. Annie, please bless us with your anointing again. Our children and grandchildren need to experience what we now cherish and see little of in the music industry today. You, Nellie and Matthew are greatly loved.

[@raywade9950]

Keith Green, Annie, Nellie, and Matthew have blessed me for 52 years and counting. So very different from much of the noise we hear these days.

[@kandersen212]

I just re-lived my whole Jr High & High school years with that intro music...

[@sandycaudill7325]

Oh Annie, if you and Nellie and Matthew knew the multitude of friends who have loved you and your music all of our lives! My children and my grandchildren know The Second Chapter of Acts because of my love for you three. Thank you for your ministry and faithfulness to our Jesus!

[@michaeldavidfigures9842]

Thank you Annie, Buck, Matthew, and Nellie for providing the music that moved a generation of young people seeking the answers to the questions which can only be answered by God. The ministry you have provided through the decades has opened the eyes of an unknown multitude of lost souls seeking the peace and assurance that only comes through Christ. God bless you all so much.

[@readaspringer]

They touched me… God gave it all!

[@andreahammack2692]

Thank you so much Annie for being faithful to God though out all these years!! Your music helped me grow in Jesus and taught me how to worship God in Spirit and in Truth. Attending your concerts was never about being entertained.....it was always about worshiping our King. They were so annointed. God Bless you all and know you are truly loved by the body of Christ!

[@projectdesign4675]

you're so right.....at their concerts we just worshipped Jesus (the real one)!

[@julieduncan5917]

Oh the memories!! My sister would curl my hair for church Sunday morning and have 2nd Chapter of Acts playing on her record player. What a beautiful time to be brought up in an evangelical church that loved Jesus and wanted more of HIM. Of teenagers hungry for the Savior and living transformed lives. Jesus said "You must be born again to enter into the Kingdom of God" Thank you Buck reminding us that Jesus said that! So simple and beautiful, true and full of hope and promise are the words of our Lord Jesus!

[@Lestanymanshouldboast]

My mother played 2cd Chapter of Acts when I was a little girl. When I came to the Lord at 17 it was my first "go to" music, and it felt like home. Now my children have grown up with 2cd Chapter of Acts, and it will be a part of their good memories too. Thankyou Annie for your faithfulness...just how many have been healed thru your testimony, and lyrics I'm sure is countless.

[@4Mr.Crowley2]

Dear Annie, it seems I lived a world away from you and your gifted family but we were also raised catholic and beautiful renaissance and medieval catholic music has illuminated my life as a medievalist scholar! I grew up in La Jolla California in the money-obsessed 1980s, and we sang “mansion builder” as part of an acapella vocal competition. It’s been forty plus years, and I still remember thinking how very very beautiful your song was - North Dakota to Sacramento (I was in SoCal and went to university in NoCal!). I wasn’t sure about this but I was wondering if your family had any Sioux heritage from the Dakotas?! You have such beautiful facial features - all of you- and it made me wonder. Thank you, truly, for the gift you gave me - a kid in California you never knew - who cried with joy at the beauty of your voices and through your voices witnessed your shining diamond souls!

[@sotaria]

Born again in 1973 while stationed in W. Germany. Immediately got connected to several christian LP's with 2nd Chapter of ACTS being some of the top ones. I love and appreciate them along with Anne and was thankful to be listening to this here at 2:40 in East Tennessee. So thankful.

[@craigbailey9243]

Dear Annie, I can't express the gratitude to God for what you've spoken into my life. I'm experiencing deep dark depression & I have cried my heart out because of the hope that comes to me because of the testimony your life is to Him. Hope to speak with you someday in heaven when we are worshiping KING JESUS forevermore ❤

[@Mikeman07825]

this dear woman has meant so much to me - thank you Annie for your music, and genuine love for the Lord. - Mike in NJ

[@lauriesyme207]

Being vulnerable is the key for me. God is a mender of people. ❤

[@pattisimon5570]

Annie, I first heard your voice in 1975 on a really bad eight track tape player in my friend's car singing, "I can't get near you even though I died for you." I turned to my friend and said, "Who is that??" She said, "It's a Christian group -2 sisters and a brother-called 2nd Chapter of Acts." And I thought, "I want to hear more and on a device that's a little better quality! And what a cool and unique name for a group!" Well, not long after, I was in a KMart looking at record albums. There was your *In the Volume* album. I thought, "What a sweet picture of these 2 sisters and their brother." So I bought it. Then I listened to it. O how my Jesus ministered to me through this album and all the others. Thank you, Annie. It's good to see you doing well. I read all the Narnia books with my grandkids. My 9 year old granddaughter listened to the Narnia album over and over on her Google speaker. I printed the lyrics for her so she could sing along.

[@davidsthoughts60]

I am SO blessed to have seen 2nd Chapter of Acts in concert a few times and Annie in concert once.

[@Calatriste54]

Bravo, Dave! Was there at Hedrick School Medford, OR. "How the West was One" w/2ndCA and Phil Keaggy. (75-76?) Lasting memory.

[@kkjsmom]

I can't believe I've listened to her for nearly 50 years. She likes so young! Thank you Annie, you've soothed my soul countless times. My favorite album is Roar of love & Through a child's eyes.

[@micknordstrom2591]

This woman has written so many amazing songs and the performance and the production on these records, especially the first three 2nd Chapter albums are out of this world!

[@mootbooxle]

I could not agree more! 😊

[@julieconradbodem7877]

Call October 23, 2023 what a blessing these siblings were to me since 1978. The music has been so important to me in my spiritual life also my emotional life, and the way that I chose more and more to share my singing for God’s glory and not for my own. I love to hear personal testimony’s, and life stories of the people who influenced me. All praise and glory to our creator God, our saving God! A singing nurse, and worship team member of a small biblical Christian community. “ take my life and let it be consecrated Lord to thee”

[@jenifermorrell1918]

Oh Annie, you were so much my musical and spiritual mentor. In 1976 when I was 16 and the Lord called my name, I knew I had to leave secular music behind. It's hold on me was like a vice. The first Christian artist I knew of was you. Jesus used your music to teach me to worship and adore Him. I will ever be grateful to the Lord for your ministry. He has used the song "Your Father" up to this day. Thank you for all you have done. Your fellow Coloradan. 😊

[@robertramon6410]

I gave my heart to Jesus in 1975 when I was 15 and the 2nd Chapter of Acts was the first Christian band I ever heard. Their music became the songtrack to my life through my teens and twenties. Such purity, praise and anointing, yet they remained so humble despite their immense talents. Saw them in concert three times and their ministry was so powerful and affecting.. they would take your breath away with their incredible voices, then Annie would raise her hands unto the Lord in worship, reminding us that Jesus is the One who deserves the praise. I discovered my own musical abilities and calling early on also and have been a worship leader gorgeous 39 years. But I've never forgotten how they modeled for me how to be a minister of God's goodness, by becoming invisible and letting the Spirit of God speak and sing through me. For this I am eternally grateful.

[@hazzachannel1]

MR MASON, YOU JUST BROUGHT ME SO MUCH BLESSING. THANK YOU ANNIE, WHAT A GIFT YOU ARE TO THE WORLD. JUST MORE IN LOVE WITH JESUS.

[@aconversationwithbrianmaso3599]

Thank you, Harry.

[@marklucas459]

Great interview. Interviewer was on point with insightful questions and Annie gave a great interview. I am so fortunate to have grown up at an age of such profound musicians in Christian music.

[@aconversationwithbrianmaso3599]

Thank you, Mark

[@donsanders9863]

I was born in Bismarck ND and my family moved to California when I was 2. It was fun to hear your family did the same. No other music touches my soul as deeply as your songs. Thank you Annie, God bless you

[@littlelifechannel7139]

God Bless Annie. Thank you for everything

[@alb5945]

Thank you so much Brian for doing this interview with Annie Herring. I hv just watched it 2x in a row. Such a wonderful conversation filled with personal memories & warmth. Annie & the 2nd Chapter are truly anointed musicians of God. I hv listened to their music for decades since the early 80s. You could tell that God ministers thru their beautiful harmonies & unique sound. A good & enjoyable conversation indeed!!

[@aconversationwithbrianmaso3599]

Thank you.

[@AslansAngel1]

Your music has been a large part of my worship over the years, Annie. There was a long period of time where I was afraid to sing. When I would sing with you my voice grew, and I began to sing in my church's choir. I actually had a solo part this past Christmas which if you would have told me that years ago, I never would have believed that. When you're singing to your savior, miracles happen. My son is a worship leader now, and it's so beautiful. I would love to meet you and sing and worship with you. These interviews have been so amazing. Thank you so much, Brian, for doing this. I loved hearing about how Annie's music is gifted to her from the Father, and that she doesn't actually "write" music. I literally could write a novel here, but I'll leave it at, thank you, Annie Herring, for sharing your gift with us.

[@cherylforsyth3738]

Thank you Annie for doing this interview...I was introduced to you at Geneva College in Pa , and I believe you gave 3-4 concerts 1976-1980 My kids grew up hearing your music, and continue to play the Easter song every Easter! Love you guys!

[@cliffordnewell2445]

Annie Herring is an angel of song. Thanks for providing this wonderful program.

[@kennethgilbert3732]

Annie's music has been such a blessing to me from the albums of the Second Chapter through her solo music. One precious memory of mine is seeing them in concert in Lancaster, PA @ 1979 and singing "Easter Song" with an auditorium full of people the night before Easter.

[@hovanti]

Thanks for sharing your memory, Kenneth. I'm in Ephrata and remember well their music from 40+ years ago. Our youth group sang the "Easter Song" at some point.

[@robhouse1926]

Annie, if you see this…thank you for sharing Jesus through your songs and through your collective talents!

[@richardandjudybernard1097]

Dearest Annie thank you for sharing your life story , it means so much to see you after so many years . I saw you , Nellie and Mathew minister in song in the mid 70's at Calvary Chapel in Costa Mesa . I have always been deeply moved by your spiritually inspiring music and to this very day I listen to you and 2nd Chapter Of Acts , all of your music through all the years is so fresh and alive . I get touched , moved and filled with the Spirit when I listen to you . Your deep appreciation and love for Jesus is so inspiring , I hardly can put it into words , you remind me of the woman who washed Jesus's feet with her tears and her hair and her precious perfume . You help us remember that Jesus Lives , He is our Living Savior ! Also thank you Brian Mason , This is such an intimate and meaning interview .

[@Kathschannel]

I have loved their music since my teenage years. They had a great impact on my life.

[@kennappier3608]

Annie , I just love your humbleness. I've known your music for about 50 years. It would be a pleasure to meet you and fellowship the Lord with you and Buck. God bless you.

[@debbiequinn1513]

Such a beautiful lady. Jesus bless you Annie! ❤

[@bevgal]

You guys used to come to Bozeman MT. I remember it was mid 70's and I was a young teenager and I went to a Christian school. We got to host your concert and you, Matthew and Nellie came to the church and the youth made dinner for you before the concert. We got to interact with you and it was awesome!! I will never forget it. Your music had a huge impact on me and we had most of your albums

[@dorinaradu2686]

Annie Jesus blessed me through your songs ❤️ you are part of my heart ❤️

[@brianchaplin278]

Annie’s humility and authenticity brings tears to my eyes. I’m processing the recent passing of my son-in-law from cancer who loved Jesus so much. This interview comforts me and builds my faith and hope, especially as Annie talks about how she wants to be remembered

[@johnmartini2307]

Another incredible testimony time with Annie...... Such a heart of a servant she became

[@jinnybiliter6292]

Annie, it's a blessing to see the "human" side to you-it encourages me! Your intercessory prayer at your piano sounds beautiful and powerful 💗🙏

[@karinflyckt7245]

Love this!

[@mandolinot]

Love this! thank you for doing this interview, so very good. i just love her and the group....they are the best.

[@aconversationwithbrianmaso3599]

Thank you, Teresa

[@jodie3993]

LOVE!! I listened to 2nd Chapter of Acts as a little girl and into my adult years. We had the Rejoice record and I would press my ear up to the speaker to try and distinguish the parts. Oh man. Your music absolutely formed my development as a singer/harmonizer. Beyond the beauty of your songs there was a first love fire that planted itself into my heart as I listened. I'm so blessed by Annie's heart and love for the Lord.

[@michellebauer9034]

2nd Chapter of Acts…….. even now lyrics & melodies that were so special back then come back today …… treasures. Thank you, Annie, Nellie, Matt & Buck…. Thank you ❤

[@erikchristiansen1227]

Thank you so much Brian Mason for making this series with 2nd Chapter og acts. I feel the Flame is still burning from Annie, Buck and Matthew. It has been very inspiring to listening to the interviews. I will see the interviews again very soon, because it turns my faith on. Many warm greetings from Denmark. Thanks again.

[@aconversationwithbrianmaso3599]

Thank you, Erik. I feel the same!

[@glensankey4623]

I praise God for you, Nellie and Matthew, and all the wonderful music you wrote for the Lord! We have been so blessed by your music and our kids loved your Kids of the Kingdom albums. May Our Lord Jesus Christ continue to give you songs to write about His glory and majesty! Thank you so much!

[@janjackson7732]

Good heavens, what a deep, intuitive, understanding person. Wow, what a story she shares. I have nothing but the utmost respect for what she has done and continues to do. Her words bless us all.. Thank you for this amazing interview. Thank you, Annie. You are loved.

[@laurajean2572]

Thank you Brian Mason for doing this!!!! I have so much wanted to know what is happening with each member of the Second Chapter of Acts. This is wonderful and greatly appreciated!! Thank you again Brian Mason!!👍🤗👏👏

[@timhaisch5275]

Annie sharing your gift with the world is a little part of heaven on earth. I don't think the Lord wants you to stop. A KZbin channel would be amazing.

[@rr8960]

2nd Chapter of Acts came to my high school my senior year and sang out in the outdoor plaza at lunch. They were the most kind and humble people I’d ever met. Their harmonies were so tight and powerful. One of my favorite Christian groups ever.

[@AR-rz3tk]

Hello, Annie. I love the music God put into 2nd Chap. I am 61 years old now. I began listening to your music in High school. So much depth to your music. Thank you for serving the Lord in the gifts he gave all of you. This interview made my heart dance.❤

[@bassFischer600]

I was at that Nashville concert. I was introduced to 2nd chapter in 1976. Loved Anne and her family ever since.

[@cindycaldwell8731]

What an absolute blessing!!!!❤

[@timkis64]

to this very day, 2nd chapter with footnotes is my favorite christian album.they were so young to be producing such spiritually powerful music.as a matter of fact i just listened to it AGAIN yesterday.its GREAT.

[@stevielovelight1]

What a truly heartfelt interview Brian & Annie! THANK Y💜U B💞TH!! Words cannot express my gratitude! A million thanks to Annie for enduring the brokenness & being open to letting G💖D give her the powerful loving songs that touched so many hurting people like myself through her music! Christian Music is not what it use to be & we need more Real G💖Dly Artists like Annie! Praying someday she gives us her newer songs & maybe even returns to the stage again someday soon! The world needs her & all G💖D's love through Real G💖Dly Music more than ever right now! Thanks again & All G💖D'S BEST BLESSINGS TO Y💜U B💞TH!! 😇💖🙏🕊💕✨🕊💕✨🕊🙏💕✨🥰☝💯

[@KrazyKatLadyx2]

2nd Chapter of Acts music is still my favorite music when I need a healing balm for my soul. Forever grateful ❤

[@pamelagonzalez7684]

I still listen to them. Specifically... today, I was feeling really down. Put on 2nd Chapter music... praising The Lord with this group brought me reason to rejoice. Thank you Annie, Nellie, & Matt ❤

[@shadnunemaker5869]

These women are so legendary, for reasons I can't write a book about here. But the others I learned about in over 30 years thanks to them... i only recently discoverd Glass Harp and that guitarist who they played with, turns out he is one of the best in the world. I love them so much and dont see enough of them on KZbin. And the Sun Comes Over the Hill. Gosh, I can't explain...😢

[@brucebjorkman9336]

i got to see 2nd Chapter of Acts perform during a Sunday night service @ Central Assembly of God in Salem, OR in 1974. They were fresh and new in the contemporary music scene. With Footnotes had just been released. I had know of Buck via his on-air work @ KYA in San Francisco. My family lived in the Bay Area during the '60s. I think that of all of their songs, The Easter Song has remained as my very favorite. I also love their Hymns recordings. What a wonderful testimony they all have, and I am so grateful to the LORD that they answered HIS knocking at their heart's door. May Jesus continue to bless each of you, as you SERVE HIM for the FATHER'S GLORY. Thanks Brian for the interviews. Am anxiously awaiting Buck's interview with you.

[@teresagibson2974]

I have just lossed my grandson he was 25 yrs old. It comforts me to know he sent on ticktock that Jesus is King a week before he died. Praise God

[@teresagibson2974]

Anne thank you for the interview, I have been so blessed by your music God bless you and your family

[@rickhughesprints]

After 2nd Chapter performed at a small college (free, just asked for an offering), they went to a local restaurant for dinner. I'd driven a hundred miles or so to see them in concert. Loved their worship leading and by chance wound up at the same restaurant as these wonderful folks. I didn't want to bother them, but I did tell them what a great influence they had on my Christian walk. They politely smiled and said thanks, but I noticed that Buck really took it to heart. A great model of servant leadership.

[@tomklock568]

Wonderful. Thank you so much. I really appreciate this!

[@richardmills6260]

Such a merciful soul. Well done, Annie. Thank you.

[@johnanthony6191]

I SO SO love the ACTS 2, and Annie with her beautiful voice and writing skills that surely were a Spirit given gift. I've been listening since 1974!!!! One of her songs was instrumental in bringing back this prodigal son that ran away but came back with the most thankful heart to the Father

[@cmdb582]

loved these guys for almost 50 years ❤️

[@jesusmovement7225]

Lady Annie I saw the 2nd in 1973 and have been in love with your family since, Maranatha !!!

[@sherronhardin2127]

💕 Loved this interview..i remember going to Calvary Chapel in the 70s when Chuck Smith was the pastor. There would be concerts and that's where I first heard 2nd chapter of acts. How precious Annie is. I can feel her love for the Lord.

[@joyceostering5175]

Just listened to this great interview - and Annie - retiring is hard but always know that God has given all of us such a gift with you and your brother!! I start singing with you when I am heart broken - happy - scared and sad - your songs have been such a comfort to all of us - and I would also love to hear you one day in the church I go to in Ct - that you can be comforted and also rejuvenated with song - great interview

[@denisekreis8779]

Thankful for Annie’s life.. her heart toward the Lord. They impacted my life from 1975 when they performed in Jax beach Florida. Something I appreciated is that the focus was always on the Lord .. worshipping Him … and they’d be accessible to converse with after the concerts.

[@projectdesign4675]

I saw the 2nd Chapter of Acts many times, they were a protected flower.......deeply respected as hosts (in many hearts) as those that glorified Jesus....I can't think of any other band as set apart, back in the 70's.....I can see how Annie and about 100 million others want this back!

[@paularnold670]

Thank you both for the sharing of the what the genuine Christian walk is like.

[@georgelamarca8530]

So nice to hear this and Matthew's interview, and get an understanding of who they are. What a cool story of this family, and so great what our Lord and King did through them, without them realizing the full impact they would have on all of us. I remember seeing them once in Rockford, IL, early 1980's, at First Assembly, led by pastor Ernie Moen. Great job with the interview Brian and production team.

[@sb3104-b8t]

I truly needed to hear this, for so many reasons. Thank you.

[@annettefluit3496]

Wonderful interview. Great getting to "know" Anne on a personal level here. I listened to their music as a youth, a friend introducing me to them. Now, I'm returning to those albums. We had the same in our family of eight; 19 years between the oldest and younest.

[@maryowen1722]

No wonder her lyrics & music are so anointed & beautiful & flowing like a River of Life. What an ordained soul!💔❤️‍🩹❤️

[@Guynoir2]

She is so delightful

[@warobipowell9678]

Thank you, Annie, your singiing/songs have ment so very much to me

[@briangblack]

I've listened to very few interviews where you just feel the presence of the Holy Spirit oozing out of someone with EVERY word they say. I don't say that lightly...just seems reflect His heart. (and it is so fascinating to hear someone who's music has helped formed by life. As a vocalist, her words on singing and worship as a natural, constant part of life resonates with my Spirit.) :)

[@preceptor3082]

Thank you Annie. Your songs have helped me many times over the past quite a few years, especially at times when I needed to return to the way that I loved the Lord as I did when I first believed.

[@whatcher8151]

The Heart, the love, tenderness. God gave to you the heart that hurts and it is beautiful. We become The Lord in our pain, we feel Him. I am broken, easily and I really don't know anyone who has been through the pain/crap I've seen, been a part of, been the whole of. I guess that is how we have an answer for any man. We all are the same, just in different packages. We are to be real. How do we want to be remembered, 'Going up". "I seen Him go up!" Annie if I had the money, I'd pay a all expense plus for you to come to Ohio, the three of you and I'd have a back up band here practiced up and readied in prayer for a movement that only HE can bring..

[@QHarefield]

What a very, very, moving interview. Thank you. (Later ... ) I can't explain this, since I did not realise it at the time, but it was only afterwards, when 'the world' came crashing back in, that I realised that the whole interview had been a kind of 'mountain-top' experience.

[@MegaRobynbird]

I loved this so much ❤❤❤

[@TimOestmann]

Thank you so much

[@PooleSilly]

I am grateful to say that I am a born again Christian and have been since I was 19.......i just want to say that i praise God for people like Annie Herring who God has richly blessed with musical talent and just a dear heart for Jesus!!!! i much pray for her and her ministry and folks if you don’t know Christ as your savior then it burdens my soul to think that you are headed for a terrible place called Hell where the Bible says the fire is never quenched and the worm dies not! Folks you are not promised tomorrow! If you want to know how to be saved from this horrible reality then please by all means don’t hesitate to comment right back so I can lead you to the savior! 2 Corinthians 6:2 clearly states “now is the time of God’s favor, now is the day of salvation!” And Hebrews 3:15 clearly states, “Today if you hear his voice don’t harden your hearts! It is not me but the Holy Spirit that I pray reveals to you the truth of his precious gospel......John 3:16 says for God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son that whoever believes on him will not perish but have everlasting life! V 17 says then V 18 says whoever believes on the son is not condemned but whoever does not believe on the son is condemned already because he has not believed on the son whom God has sent! Also Acts 16:30-31 what must I do to be saved? And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house I am not threatening anyone but just warning them what will happen if they reject this precious gift of eternal life! Christ died a horrible criminals death! He was beaten brutally mocked spit upon and endured countless hours of torture pain for all of our sins! Ppl go to hell because they reject that pardon for their sins! And Jesus is saying to them in Matthew 25:41 depart from me you cursed into everlasting fire prepared for the devil and his angels! Hell was only prepared for Satan and his angels! It is not God who threatens anyone it is the craziness of rejecting the free pardon of salvation! It’s like if you’re in court you’ve committed a crime say you murdered someone! Now if you say to that Judge hey I know I’ve done a terrible thing of murdering that person but I hear you’re a good judge and so I know you’ll be fair to me...... the judge is going to reply well yes you’re right about one thing I am a good judge and because I’m a good judge I’m going to see to it that you’re punished and that justice is served! Well then all of a sudden someone you don’t even know comes forward and says you know what I know he’s committed the crime he’s committed and he deserves to go to jail but I really don’t want to see him go to prison so I’ll just go to prison for him so he can go free! So if you accepted that offer you’d be free to leave the courtroom but if you didn’t well you’d be crazy and go to prison yourself! Well that’s exactly how it was 2,000 years ago! He is God in human flesh and he came to this earth lived a perfect sinless life and even though he knew that we had sinned and because of our sins deserved to die miserably but he said no I don’t want to see them suffer so I will go and take their punishment for them! Even though he did absolutely nothing wrong still he chose to take the punishment for our sins so we can be set free from the power bondages and consequences of our disobedience to God! Romans 5:8 says For God commends his love toward us that while we were yet sinners Christ died for us! 1 John 2:2 says he was made to be the propitiation for our sins! And not just for our sins but the sins of the whole world! 2 Corinthians 5:21 He who knew no sin became Sin for us that we would be made his righteousness! The truth is if you had to get to Heaven by your own effort then you cannot do it! Because Romans 3:10 says there is not one that does good! No Not One! Romans 3:23 says For all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God! Romans 6:23 says For the wages of sin is death! But the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our lord! But the good news is Romans 10:9 If we confess with our mouth and believes in our hearts that Christ died for our sins then was raised from the dead we will be saved! V 10 For it’s with the heart we believe and it’s with the mouth confession is made unto salvation! God gave us 10 commandments to follow and we’ve broken every one of them! And because God is a good God he cannot allow our disobedience to him to go unpunished! Well then like I just mentioned above his son Jesus stepped forward and said no I don’t want to see them punished so I will take their punishment for them! And also like I said he died a terrible substitute criminal’s death for us on a cross so now all we have to do is accept that payment for our sins and we can escape the terrible wrath of God that is to fall on them who do not accept this atonement that was sacrificed for our sins! Praise the lord Romans 10:13 says Whoever calls on the name of the lord shall be saved! And 1 Peter 1:4 you’re an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you! Christ clearly said in John 14:6 I am the way the truth and the life and no one comes to the father but through me! Acts 4:12 clearly states that there is no other name given unto Heaven or earth by which we must be saved as there is salvation in no other! Jesus clearly states that there is clearly only one way to Salvation and it’s him that’s it! There is no other way! God Bless everyone who reads!

[@pedroviaud2633]

At 23 i was born again in Italy, I was there for ten years with Christ is the Answer having Crusades all year long all over Italy, our band sang their songs ( 2ond. Chapter of Acts) i had no idea they existed, it was wonderful, like being in heaven I learned many of their songs by heart and when I hear them again I just want to praise the Lord . Now I know were all their songs come from

[@usafirefly7967]

Ms. Annie you have been heard probably to a billion people who have heard something from your testimony in music and expression! You influenced me (in a world of media influence) towards the Lord! Thank you. (Brian Mason, I would have asked more about her songs, where she traveled to, more about her music and writing, what she saw and experienced in ministry so can learn? if not stretching too far a big "What has occurred to Christian music because it has changed"? More about her testimony in ministry for sure?)

[@margyvines3482]

We had Christian restaurants in Chattanooga and played your music in all the sites.I saw people change from just hearing your songs.Such beautiful messages. Life changing...

[@kimjesch7019]

I am so glad I came across this, thank you for sharing watching makes my eyes leak.

[@sworshambethel]

Annie, thank you for your heart for the Lord. I also am amazed that God can use me, cause I know me! But He uses willing servants. Thank you for being willing. Great interview, Brian.

[@aconversationwithbrianmaso3599]

Thank you. After playing their records for such a long time and being a fan myself, it was a real honor to spend time with her.

[@raysons1]

I met you Annie and Buck during the If My people tour . Probably in Connecticut or Massachusetts. We met at the International House of Pancakes. my brother -in-law at the time was Steve Marcotte. Your husband manage a rock group he was in. We had a great conversation. Outside in the parking lot we joined in a circle and prayed. Your brother was there. You had an impact on me!!! Don't expect you to remember.

[@libbystoltzfus7870]

So rich , thank you !

[@dvrobi1]

Thank you for sharing this interview. ❤

[@mwinters6307]

Bravo! Thank you for these wonderful interviews. I loved your family memories and testimony. I listened to your music in college around 1977. Such good memories! May God continue to use you for His glory!!!

[@tomhaefner5213]

Beautiful interview. The woman has a lot of heart