Breakfast with Bill: Ep. 04 - Janet Paschal and Bill Gaither Interview

In the 4th episode of the Gaither Music TV original series "Breakfast with Bill" Janet Paschal stopped by the Pure and Simple Restaurant in Bill's hometown for some coffee and a chant with Bill. They talked about life, passions, the Homecoming family, hard times and the beauty in everything. Use the time markers below to easily revisit your favorite parts of the conversation!
0:19 - Mark Lowry's opinion of Janet Paschal
1:40 - Where Janet grew up
2:00 - Bill and Janet talk about gardening
3:30 - Billy and Ruth Graham's house
4:00 - Bill and Janet talk about some of their favorite artists and influences
5:08 - Mark Lowry introduced Janet Paschal to Bill Gaither
5:55 - How long Janet had been traveling with the Gaither Homecoming Group
6:57 - Janet shares her love for numbers, statistics, percentages and investing
9:00 - How music relates to numbers
11:10 - Janet's battle with cancer
13:10 - Bill talks about difficult times
18:01 - The joy and beauty in everything
Breakfast with Bill is a Gaither Music TV original series that highlights some of the deeper discussions that Bill Gaither has had with some of your favorite Homecoming artists. This series is taped in the cafe of the Gaither Family Resource Center in Alexandria, Indiana.
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[@davidkellymitchell4747]

Bill and Janet are the real deal in both spirit and music. God please bless them pressed down, shaken together and running over in Jesus name!

[@chrissan2457]

So glad to see Janet doing well. What a Blessing your videos have been over the years. Praying God's Blessing continue to flow your way.

[@kimhartman7840]

Appreciate Janet so very much! Enjoyed her ministry with Rex Nelon many times and love her albums. Thank you so much for blessing us all !! May the good Lord pour it back into your life!!! :)

[@Chosenoneforever]

I have been listening to her for a very long time when she was with jimmy swaggart! You're talking about a very powerful, loving voice! My god she has me in tears all the time. Another soldier is coming home. Beautiful and well done. She has so many lovely songs. I always prayed to have a voice to sing, but, god saw different 😁Mrs. Janet! I thank you for all the loving songs along with your beautiful voice. Thank you

[@adamreighard6773]

I’ve watched and listened to this woman since I was a kid and I thought she was an angel. Now that I’m older and wiser it turns out I was right. She is an angel

[@johnrussell8749]

Thank you, Bill Gaither! You have blessed us with great Gospel songs. We can still enjoy the beloved singers who have gone to be with Jesus.

[@donnaarwoodgann6609]

Enjoyed this interview. Janet is beautiful inside and out. God has truly blessed you all.

[@Maddog29]

Janet you are a beautiful lady and I have enjoyed your music and joy of the Lord on your face as you sing since the 80’s. Also like your southern draw as you speak as well. The Lord continue to bless you and your family.

[@rickredmond2393]

I had the rare privilege of meeting Janet in person when I was a kid (11 yrs old, 1977) when the Rex Nelon Singers were just starting out and came to our home church in Hendersonville, NC. They flat brought the house down and there was standing room only. My parents led the music ministry at our church and I was the young church drummer. I shamelessly flirted with Janet and Kelly Nelon (God rest her dear soul) and they were both just SO kind, sweet, patient, funny and playful with me and I never forgot that. But it was clear to me even then that as sweet and kind as she was/is, Janet was absolutely no-nonsense. Behind that billion dollar smile of hers, there is absolutely nothing fake or contrived about her at all whatsoever and she seems to have very little patience with "bull stuff." lol Marvelous woman!

[@sharonblack8169]

Thank you Janet and Bill, enjoyed this so much! I've been sick on Hospice, but God has blessed me. I am now off hospice. You and all the wonderful Gaithers , the Hoppers and etc. has up lifted me. I Thank you so much. All the prayers I have received from friends and church. I just got off hospice yesterday and went to church today. God bless you all!!❤️❤️ 2020Thank you Bill for this interview!

[@nettiemarie2556]

Ty Lord for healing you, Sister!! Much blessings 🔥💯😚

[@cherylewkent5552]

I really enjoyed this interview, Bill and Janet! Janet, you are a classy lady and a great singer! And, Bill, I love those tight harmonies that you and the Vocal Band produce! Please keep them coming! I’ll see you all next month in Greenville, SC for the GVB reunion!

[@johnrussell8749]

This lady is amazing! She is a cancer survivor who encourages others via music with a message!

[@TheAshley9697]

Please let this comment get to Mr. Bill!! Yessss harmony is beautiful!!!! Y’all do soo amazing!!! And it’s noticeable! Y’all work hard and it’s pay’s off!! I love harmony and I’m 22. I love y’all’s harmony!!!! Makes a song beyond beautiful.

[@cindymurray6515]

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[@carolenagel2254]

I love the close harmony the Gaither group sings. Keep it up it is beautiful.

[@LittleCountryCabin]

So good to see Janet! She looks so beautiful. Hope to see and hear more of her and her beautiful voice. God bless ya'll!

[@maryduncan4432]

Enjoying this interview

[@karmelabun1999]

She has a PERFECT face! Even older, she is still stunning!

[@user-or6tj2zg3t]

Amen!! If it has not been for the Lord on my side, where will I be. I have cry many tears and I love you Lord.

[@happyolddude]

I love this lady singing. Saw her in Sydney in 2003 at the Gaither Australian homecoming. What a great night!

[@patriciamontgomery3651]

Janet seems so sweet. Good interview!

[@elizabethvallely4044]

Great interview Bill, love Janet she a beautiful singer God Blessings to her!!!

[@ViviVeryLucky]

Lovelly lady. Love yr music.!!!

[@leinam4164]

Omg l love listing to her singing in JIMMY SWARGART

[@dwightjames7738]

I JUST WANTED TO SAY JANET THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR SINGING, THE ONLY MINISTRY OR SINGING GROUP THAT I HAVE KNOWN YOU FROM WAS THE JIMMY SWAGGART MINISTRIES, WHEN I WAS A TEENAGER BACK IN THE EARLY 80'S MY FAMILY GOT TO KNOW JSM, AND IT IS WERE I FIRST HEARD YOU SING,I MYSELF WAS NOT A FAN OF GOSPEL MUSIC AS A TEENAGER BUT WHEN I HEARD YOU, JIMMY AND JOHN AND THE REST OF THE GROUP I COULD NOT GET ENOUGH OF GOSPEL MUSIC, AND I KNOW IT WAS, THE ANOINTING OF THE HOLY SPIRIT IN YOUR VOICE AS WE WATCHED AND LISTEN TO YOU SING ,I AM TRYING MY BEST TO EXPRESS WHAT I FELT SO MANY TIMES I WOULD HEAR YOU SING THE PRAISES TO OUR LORD, IF THERE WAS EVER AN UNSUNG HERO IN GOSPEL MUSIC I THINK IT WOULD BE YOU, JANET I DON'T KNOW IF YOU ARE READING THIS BUT I JUST WANT TO SAY THANK YOU FOR STANDING ON THOSE PLATFORMS SINGING TO THE THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE ALL OVER THE WORLD BACK THEN BECAUSE YOU WERE AND STILL IS A BLESSING TO ME AND MY FAMILY.

[@denniskosiba8996]

Amen to everything you just said .

[@haveagreatday2823]

Just so thankful Janet's ministry wasn't harmed from being with that awful man's "ministry". Glad she and John Starnes walked away unscathed!! Only by God's grace!!

[@pamela-gw7xo]

​@@haveagreatday2823??? Jesus forgives and forgets...don't you??

[@vikkibyington989]

Janet is one of my favorite singers. Her voice is very unique...she brings me joy..and she loved Ms Dottie Rambo who has been my hero since I was a young girl.

[@carolnewlun3882]

Thank you for this video. Top notch as always Beautiful lady Janet. Her voice is golden, and so anointed. The very best. I pray the Lord bless and keep you and your family AMEN 🤗

[@maeneisler2313]

I love Bill and I love Janet so what a sweet message for today of love. Thanks, Bill and Janet

[@littlefillyyoung5733]

I love this already, and just now found it on my phone. It is such a Blessing to have this sight, and I know straight away, it's the Lord , who sent it my Way...God Bless Everyone who was and still am, instrumental in getting this site going, and still are working hard to keep it going...

[@JanReasonover]

Janet is such a class act and sings beautifully!!

[@laurafriel2482]

So calming to my spirit!

[@lynetteeaster1541]

I am a big Janet Paschal fan . I'm from NC .

[@suemerrill3171]

The Gaither Vidoes are so uplifting,I have them all.

[@benjaminlura7318]

I miss the old Gaither, it gives me the feelings back.

[@therlowfoy9738]

I met Janet many years ago (probably late 70's- early 80's) when I was singing first tenor for Teddy Huffam and the Gems and she was a member of the Rex Nelon Singers. A more gracious and loving woman does not exist on the earth! I purchased all of her music and I have been a fan every since! God bless you, Janet.

[@sonyajeffkaisabenjaminsuem885]

God bless.

[@adelenestephenson4417]

I truly enjoyed Janet pascal singing it is inspiration just listening to her.

[@The1Ox]

Great video with Janet Paschal! Two precious personalities that your gifted music has blessed my soul a bunch of times! God continue to bless you and yours! Bill, I sure like your communications! PS: I just turned 72 this past July 4th. I too am one of those whose scales are tipping! But I've been told and am discovering that the "Back Nine" is better is many ways! Just one way is; we can anticipate the hazards better! "FORE!"

[@jeanohlerkingflower7284]

Janet is the real thing. I love her.

[@johnwoodle472]

This was amazing! I just love Janet Paschal! She has always been one of my favorite artists. So happy to know she will be on the Alaska Cruise next year. Can't wait to see her again. She is definitely the real deal. And such a great singer!!!

[@ar12281]

Janet is such a delight

[@kathywithrow7264]

Great interview!

[@shirleywade9073]

I love the harmonies you created in your music.

[@amberhouston8981]

I've been in love with Janet ever since she was with the nelons!!!!

[@oldermusiclover]

first heard her with Jimmy Swaggart and didn't know who she was

[@annbounds7087]

Yes Bill, I get the complexities of the harmonics and outstanding arrangements of gvb. That is what sets you apart from all the hum drum heard it all before music.

[@lenacollins380]

I LOVE you Both sooooo much, I been watching you Janet since Jimmy Swaggart and Bill I been watching you since you made Old Friends Gaither Videos, and btw Janet You still are gorgeous, The scripture about the apostle Paul that you quoted, I was glad to hear you Both address cause sometimes I wonder if I'm nuts for always wanting to go to heaven more than here, (you all didn't say that tho) but almost all my family are there now and most of all, JESUS!!! I love you both and all the Homecoming Family

[@pamshearer7407]

Good Afternoon It's nice to see Janet Paschal again Amazing , she looks great & you to! Mark Lowery on his way back from Vacation He been in Italy . God bless you and watch over all of us! 🙏 Take care. Updated 7/11/2018

[@haveagreatday2823]

Today is April 3, 2021. Tomorrow is Resurrection Sunday. This interview goes back a ways.

[@ineldafitte5797]

Love Janet. She was at JSBC when I was a student.

[@rickeguitar9086]

Bill, I know of at least one that has truly appreciated not just the harmony but the logic of how you use it to arrange the harmonies for your vocal bands... ME!!!! Honestly, I have been trying to find the vocal arrangement scores to some of your songs for years. However, the flip side is you set the bar so high on vocal arrangement that a if basic Southern Gospel quartet stays within the "Musical theory" of harmony, it bores me. It is to predictable. To my ears, your arrangements lack that predictability. And that is what makes it SO enjoyable. I would love to learn how you arrange the vocal band's songs like your take on the Christmas Song on the Time For Joy DVD is just one of the many examples if I had the opportunity to pick your brain. It is the way you make vocals blend that has drawn my ears to your music for years. It is ever so appreciated! I thank the LORD whenever I get to hear the gifts He has given to us exercised publicly where I can enjoy them from miles away! May the LORD continue blessing you and Gloria and your ministry to His body.

[@karenhofsommer6681]

Love you two.

[@jermar1979]

Love these!

[@GitaJanai]

I do - I do appreciate the beauty of your perfect harmonies. When the chord "stands still" thats when it's all there. That's when it goes straight into your heart.

[@user-pe7ev8th8j]

❤❤❤from Ontario Canada

[@mercywambui3400]

We love Janet.

[@paulettebilly5941]

Love both y’all...great interview.

[@iliffwfms1]

i have met janet and along with her sister to caribbean cruise we had so much commets and good time and bad time. i am glad she is my good friends i ever had....

[@jamesverner2812]

Hi Bill! I appreciate your view on death because it tells me as someone just 2 years your junior, that my life as a missionary to Thailand and Cambodia, and all that transpired within the 50 plus years in which my wife and I worked as church planter's, we can now look forward to heaven with much anticipation. I have finished my course, I have kept the faith, and I feel fulfilled having completed the work Christ gave me to do. What you said in your discussion with Janet resonates with me also, because it brings to mind your song called "each day is like heaven, my cup overflows..." Your words express it well, therefore if we never meet on earth, I surely want to see you in heaven and there you and I can talk the ages through!!

[@luvmusic540]

Love this

[@wesleyof1]

Saudades da época que ela cantava no Jimmy Swarggart, continua maravilhosa, parabéns !!!

[@rapier1954]

Classy lady.

[@hannahgadlage]

I can't wait to see the one with Mark Lowry in it

[@monnieaills1593]

Hannah Gadlage ?I hate to say

[@markmcdonald1373]

Janet is a true blessing and so amazing

[@HunterBidenCocaineBag]

I have no idea why I thought Janet would be, how shall I say, "uppity"?? I am so sorry I thought this! What a sweet spirit!

[@haveagreatday2823]

@ Joe Momma - It's a shock that you would think such a thing. If you've ever watched her sing and radiate love via her singing, you would never have thought that about her. So sorry you wasted any time at all thinking those dark thoughts about Janet - but glad you know the truth now.

[@anthonymokodaser5178]

Janet You good song I like You

[@wesclay6347]

Would love to hear so much more,,

[@MrChickwick]

I have always enjoyed not only her musical gift, but also her sense of integrity. In this time of "tell-all's" and expose-for-money, her choice to be completely silent about her former boss has spoken volumes and really should be followed more closely in our day.

[@jeanshinabarker8588]

Love that pretty lady!

[@michelleparsons9881]

First time I heard her was when she toured with Jimmy Swaggart. Back in the middle 80's

[@jbrwnl55]

Harmony is the second reason I love Christian Music, the First reason is Jesus Christ His Love!

[@23Josilee]

A little surprised that nothing was mentioned that Janet sang and traveled with Jimmy Swaggart Ministry for MANY years.

[@haveagreatday2823]

@ HeartH'S-Tones - I'm not surprised. She left Swaggart before the ugliness could tarnish her ministry, thank goodness!! So did John Starnes - good for them!! If I were her, I'd cringe at the thought of having to talk about those years. She's such a devoted follower of Christ - I'm sure all of that garbage was traumatic to her.

[@brendamurphy7396]

@@haveagreatday2823 aaa

[@pamela-gw7xo]

​@@haveagreatday2823wow...do you even hear yourself?

[@pamela5050]

🍃🙏♥️🙏🍃

[@JesusisJesus]

Gold

[@oldermusiclover]

oh Janet i know the feeling about When are you going to get married

[@estherhofer7649]

I love JEFF & SHERRI , CAN'T Get enough... 💏💑

[@haveagreatday2823]

@ Esther Hofer - Jeff & Sherri - ??????????

[@haveagreatday2823]

Enjoyed this interview from years-gone-by. Would love to know what's up with Janet's touring now (it's April 3, 2021) - I can find nothing online about any tour dates at all for 2021. Any info would be appreciated.

[@gregstickler3798]

Don’t know how old Janet is but she must be in her sixties but she certainly doesn’t look it she looks great

[@thejimster47]

Why haven’t Bill or Janet give God the glory for her healing and both of their success, speak the name of Jesus and give God all the glory!!

[@nettiemarie2556]

8:27!! 😊

[@aparecidoturibio3026]

TO GOSPEL PATRIMONIE, GLORY TO GOD

[@oldermusiclover]

well Bill that is not true a lot of the old 50's groups sang Doo Woop which needs to have harmony

[@vandelmarsouza7379]

Oi

[@estherhofer7649]

JANET HOW OLD ????? 68.... 👵👵👵👵👵👵

[@lonniesatterfield1770]

She was born Oct. 18, 1956

[@ricofugitiva4286]

I know a bad word - cosmetic surgery !!!

[@ricofugitiva4286]

I know a bad word -cosmetic surgery !!!!

[@littlefillyyoung5733]

I love this already, and just now found it on my phone. It is such a Blessing to have this sight, and I know straight away, it's the Lord , who sent it my Way...God Bless Everyone who was and still am, instrumental in getting this site going, and still are working hard to keep it going...

[@sonyajeffsue5722]

God bless.

[@littlefillyyoung5733]

I love this already, and just now found it on my phone. It is such a Blessing to have this sight, and I know straight away, it's the Lord , who sent it my Way...God Bless Everyone who was and still am, instrumental in getting this site going, and still are working hard to keep it going...

[@littlefillyyoung5733]

I love this already, and just now found it on my phone. It is such a Blessing to have this sight, and I know straight away, it's the Lord , who sent it my Way...God Bless Everyone who was and still am, instrumental in getting this site going, and still are working hard to keep it going...