Amy Grant On Women, Feeling Unseen, and Open Heart Surgery

Recent Kennedy Center Honoree and Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Amy Grant (amygrant.com) shares the influence of women in her life, her journey to finding her own voice, as well as the story behind her open heart surgery scare (and success!). #AmyGrant #AndrewGreer #DinnerConversations
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[@stephenwiley117]

This lady is so full of grace and beauty. I have loved her music for years. She touches our hearts with her unmistakable voice. Life is short, and I appreciate Amy Grant SO much today. Her voice does touch my soul. God Bless Amy Grant!

[@sandramcgehee6510]

Amen

[@sandramcgehee6510]

Amen is a special Angel a gift god shared with us all How very blessed we are to have been blessed with this very special beautiful faithful woman

[@veeherreraJanecka]

Well said. I finally met her in 05 and she was such a gracious and gentle soul- she listens and looks into your eyes. And her voice is so soothing to me. God bless

[@ColetteNasielski-i8j]

I remember when Amy had the open heart ❤️ sugery and the bike accident I tell you she’s a warrior

[@johnroarty9362]

I've never heard Any speak in an interview. So used to just hearing her singing voice all these years. What a great interview this is. We're all on the life journey. Amy is a genuine soul. Much peace, healing and happiness.

[@BlueSkies32]

Vince Gill must be livin’ right. Refreshing, well done, thought provoking, honest interview. Thank you. Keep chargin’ strong!

[@CatherineSTodd]

6:35 Amy talks about being in therapy, and saying "I despise her, I despise her!" (talking about her younger self). Never in a million years would I have dreamt that Amy Grant of all people 1) needed therapy and 2) "despised herself" at some point in time! Wow. If she could get past this, then *maybe* (BIG maybe), so can I. Thank you Amy for sharing THIS truth. Changed my mind just now, all for the better. Love and Grande Abrazos to you, my "sister in arms," truly from the heart.

[@creativewriter3887]

She took a horrible, horrible thrashing in the 90s for everything and then she found herself with three kids, coming off a grueling tour, dealing with her first husband's addiction and abuse and dealing with the constant thrashing by xians.. no WONDER she was in therapy. The cracks were showing in the mid 80s during her Unguarded Tour, when she just pushed it down and just kept going.

[@CatherineSTodd]

@@creativewriter3887 : right, and how Amy remained a "christian" and kept her faith despite the so-called Christians "burning her records" and branding her for divorcing her abusive and addicted husband is beyond me. I quit the "Christian" faith and organized religion for a lot less than that. I admire her greatly now, even though Faith has eluded me for so many years. Love hearing her interviews and some of her songs.

[@TheHisrose4]

I am SOOOOO glad he found and fixed this bc you’re still here! “Arms of Love” is one of my favorite songs!

[@whitsundaydreaming]

What do I have to do to hang out with her and discuss our lives? She is woven into mine going back to 1981. Her influence is deep and I just have to tell her all about it in person. I’m not going to be here as long as her as I’m older. Andrew, you are a gracious, wonderful host. I’m so, so envious of you.

[@seededintexas4337]

You have a beautiful spirit. Thank you for sharing your love, personal stories, and your beautiful gifts. “We” love your heart. I’m a Mother of two daughters and Nana of two granddaughters in Houston. ❤ God bless you.

[@maryc7824]

Absolutely LOVE how you speak about the 3 phases of our lives... and how we get a chance to approach each stage separately. Your love for life and those around you in infectious... lead on Ms Amy lead on...🥰 engagement is key, thank you for this message of hope and for sharing your heart.

[@juliecook6762]

Amy has the gift of putting into words the thoughts people have. Hearing it out loud really resonates. This interview is very thought provoking.

[@juliefisher5377]

Love Amy Grant ❤️

[@CatherineSTodd]

16:00 when Amy starts talking about Jimmy Gentry and the "5 phrases" being the most important things he said to her, which he "wanted her to remember and say every day as many times as possible..." oh, my, tears to my eyes. If I had grown up hearing those simple things, and I had been able to give them to my own son, how different life might have been! 5 simple phrases, to say as often as you can - as he held up 5 fingers: "How can I help you" "I'm proud of you" "I love you" "thank you" "we" I know it's "never too late" and I will start saying them now. Write them down and pin them to the wall and repeat after me, over and over again. Oh, my, tears of joy to my eyes. Starting with the first 5 fingers: "How can I help?" ending with the last and most important finger: "we." Now to re-listen and write down the rest. Wow. Life Changing.

[@CatherineSTodd]

5 simple phrases, to say as often as you can - as he held up 5 fingers: "How can I help you" "I'm proud of you" "I love you" "thank you" "we"

[@markie10ful]

I have so much respect for Amy . Thank you for sharing this!!

[@mollymackiewicz6965]

Father, thank you for Amy that your truth will be told father no more rumors no more falsehoods just love and no deception. Thank you that you bless Amy Grant and her husband and her family.❤

[@kimmcdaniel8933]

She is 62 now. Would love to hear her testimony now

[@whitsundaydreaming]

Me too

[@creativewriter3887]

@@whitsundaydreaming We should all collectively ask her to write her memoir!! :)

[@francesparker699]

I’m not here to condemn or sound like I’m better than anybody. I just want to thank you for writing “El Shaddai.” That song still ministers to me about the Lord. I wish you God’s speed and happiness and love always. 🌹FParker…(worshipper)

[@creativewriter3887]

She didn't write "El Shaddai"... Michael Card did. That used to be my fav song until I discovered Ofra Haza and her entire "Shadday (Shaddai)" album and the title track. I"ve always loved Amy Grant's music but Ofra's totally changed the direction of my life..

[@francesparker699]

Thank you for letting me know this sir. I always thought Amy Grant wrote the song.

[@robertawolz-wi5bb]

Was Jon Thompson a cowriter?​@@creativewriter3887

[@auroravillacorta42]

Amy Grant💗💎💞🙏💝

[@patlongworth5998]

Great show!!!

[@bethboyd5991]

Wow! That is such great insight and advice ❣️Thank you 💝

[@pattdunn9845]

I love this conversation! Makes you think long and hard about what have you brought. Who have you touched by your insight?

[@corinneblair8795]

soulful amy.

[@tshuvafertileground]

What.a wonderful Interviewee! Thanks for being real Amy!

[@jennyminerphotography6055]

You should get Both Amy and Vince with you that would be a very cool interview I love there hearts for people with Disblites

[@dove7271]

Awesome. Thank you for sharing.♥

[@janetmoss-s4o]

Great conversation!

[@JulieAnnaWalsh]

I have all of her cds

[@pamdonohue8991]

Thanks, so very good.

[@lynnallen1315]

What an awesome Amy interview! I'd love to know more about the Faithful Project.

[@DonnaWhitsitt]

Ya thank you Jesus Amy is still on

[@wadestevens5659]

Creator lead me this day to those I need and want hose that need me. And let something I do have eternal significance.

[@kathycoats4265]

Who is this man doing the interview? Wish a woman had been done interview.

[@annchovey2089]

I wish he would have addressed her stance on the acceptance of gay marriage.

[@NYCMark6275]

What do you imagine would be her perspective on gay marriage?

[@creativewriter3887]

Why does that matter.. except to fundamentalists who fail to see that we're NOT a theocracy? I'd worry less about two people who love each other and are committed to each other and more about the disgusting Purity culture and covenant crap wherein women are preyed upon and forced to marry young and cannot get out of "covenant" marriage. If xians were so concerned about the "sanctity" of marriage, they would concern themselves with making it harder to get married rather than making it harder to get out of one that's horrible, abusive and destructive.

[@nbidnm]

@@creativewriter3887 I could just as easily come up with some other humanitarian crisis and dismiss your said concerns about forced marriage or any other other concern of yours with my own seemingly higher concern. Point being one does not take away from the other. It is very concerning that Amy Grant seams to to be taking the wrong stance on something that in the eyes of GOD is an abomination. She could be putting herself in opposition to God.

[@creativewriter3887]

@@nbidnm Who are YOU to tell anyone about what G-d does or does not want? It’s been 30 years since they divorced and she’s consistently SHOWN compassion and love to others. What have YOU done in your life that’s half as valuable as what she has done? I’d worry LESS about what Amy Grant or anyone else does or does not do in “opposition to god” and worry about the filth and squalor and actual EVIL in the pews of your church. If your god is more concerned about who Amy supports and shows the apparent love of christ to rather than the abuse, corruption and the lives ruined by your pedo priests, pastors, youth ministers, Sunday school teachers and camp counselors, your god has some serious screwed up morals.. in short, your god’s a dick.

[@BrendaMacDonald-q8g]

We all can have our own opinions but the litmus test is the infallible indisputable word of God.

[@corinneblair8795]

time tube

[@kirkcather3670]

I disagree with that man. Jesus IS the most important of all.

[@bhickman6]

Clean living. Still needs medical care.

[@rhondam8935]

I've grown up with Amy's music and love her voice. I was very surprised that she hosted her gay niece's wedding. It's very clear in the Bible that homosexuality is wrong, just as adultery, theft, etc are also wrong. I am disappointed that you had a guest that is pro-sin (homosexuality).

[@calebmatthews174]

We are all sinners. Stop throwing stones. It's what Jesus would do.

[@rhondam8935]

@@calebmatthews174 Yes, we are all sinners. She is promoting sin and that is the difference. Speaking the truth is what Jesus did.

[@t.s.5206]

@@rhondam8935 not surprised at all. It’s Impossible to find someone famous, a Star/celebrity, who doesn’t reinterpret scriptures to suit their needs or public-private persona.

[@eyesthatsmile-heartthatlov8050]

​​@@calebmatthews174 He wouldn't host the wedding. If invited he would probably politely decline and explained why, with love. But I think what she did came from a place of love for her niece; I'm sure she is still learning like all of us.

[@CALCARLOS007]

I never understood why she divorced her 1st husband and marry a guy in the musical group

[@aekelly]

They had a very difficult marriage.

[@CALCARLOS007]

@@aekelly all marriages have difficulties..that is why it is important for both parties lean on the lord and His Word become the center-piece of the relationship..the "flesh" does not like it..but the Spirit does..putting Christ first..spiritual Warfare everyday..the devil divides

[@calebmatthews174]

It's really none of your business. It was almost 20 years ago, and if this is all you have to say, you are stuck in the past. The guy was arrested after the divorce with drugs in the car. He hid his drug use while they were dating. He did drugs ehile on tour with Amy He's on his 3rd wife. He's been a creep for a while. Good for her. She tried.

[@FreeWorldMinistry]

Per her former husband, he was physically, emotionally, abusive and addicted to drugs. He said he was so sorry for what he did to his family and didnt blame her for having to leave.

[@creativewriter3887]

@@CALCARLOS007 spoken by a fanatical idiot who doesn't know what another person goes through. Her first husband was a drug addict. She warned him that she would leave if he did not get help and such. After more than a decade of dealing with that, their marriage ended. NO woman should have to stay in an abusive marriage. Why do you guys always punish the woman but not the man? And why is someone else's marriage YOUR business? Besides that was more than 30 years ago.. how is that your axe to grind? How do you get to put people on blast for not following YOUR interpretation of the bible? Who put YOU in charge of someone else's life and who made YOU moral patrol? I'd worry less about a 30 year old event and more about the evil in your church's pews . and in your own home/life.

[@patticarey9016]

I lost all respect for her when she divorced her husband and now she's hosting a same sex "wedding." I'm pretty sure that's not obedience to our Lord. She's lost.

[@alisonseronik4088]

Thanks for your opinion Pattie, just make sure you are obedient to what the Lord has called you to do, and be perfect in it. Since you appear to be judging someone else’s life. You don’t know what went on in her marriage to make such a statement.

[@patticarey9016]

@@alisonseronik4088 no abuse (physical, emotional, psychological, sexual), no alcoholism, no drugs. They divorced due to "irreconcilable differences." Divorce can be justified because of abuse but divorcing because of irreconcilable differences is not in line with the Bible. She is the one that will have to answer to the Lord for that. It's amazing to me that people like you can not tolerate someone making a judgment, a discernment, regarding another person's choices. I guess you couldn't judge a rapist; "you don't their circumstances." John 7:24

[@alisonseronik4088]

@@patticarey9016 In fact her ex husband had drug issues and was unfaithful. All divorces are classified as irreconcilable differences. It’s part of a no fault divorce law. My husband was to unfaithful and abusive, but it still classified as a no fault divorce and listed on my documents as irreconcilable differences. And yes Amy has to answer to God, just like you and I. Plus how can you compare divorce to a rapist. And “people like me”; you know nothing about me or my walk with Jesus. Where is the love and grace in your judgment?

[@patticarey9016]

@@alisonseronik4088 I am not comparing rape to divorce. I'm using it as an outrageous example to show how the "how dare you judge" mantra is a false teaching. Your argument was based on the "thou shall not judge" position which falls apart because we would never be able to judge anything. As for Amy and her divorce, God is against divorce. And now she is hosting a same-sex wedding for her niece on her farm. Would God approve of this? No. She has wandered from God's love and his call for obedience to him. She is a Christian in the spotlight with many eyes on her yet she's looking more like the world. Hopefully she will repent and come back into His fold.

[@quint2857]

Im glad shes hosting that wedding. Hope its great.