Danny Gokey: My Wife Tragically Died; God Where Are You?

Join us on today's episode where we go backstage in the life of Christian music artist, Danny Gokey. This lighthearted conversation will make you laugh out loud and think deeply simultaneously. You'll leave the conversation inspired to allow hope to fuel your faith.
Find more from Danny at dannygokey.com
Find more from Pastor Randy Phillips at life.family.

[@mariecarroll2372]

Danny, when my husband of 27 years told me he didn't love me anymore and I had to find somewhere else to live, my heart broke into pieces. I was sitting at the dining room table listening to a Christian station and God played Tell Your Heart to Beat Again. I found courage, HOPE and the strength to go on at 60 years old. Thank you Danny for your prayers and music. God bless you and your family.

[@mellybells2622]

I’m with you. After 26 years of marriage my husband told me to find someplace else to live. That he is done with me. Absolutely devastating, really there are no words for the suffering inflicted, but… Jesus. How He loves us, how He provides for us. His promises are true and we truly can rely on Him to be our defender and comfort. I can’t tell you how many times I have imagined myself unzipping the heart of Jesus and climbing inside, literally making Him my refuge. Only He has kept me alive🦋

[@JuliaThuston]

I'm not understanding why these men didn't find a place to live

[@rosereynaaverageandy7417e]

Danny gokey, when my husband of told me he didn't love me anymore and lnad to flnt pieces.I was sitting at the dining Rose and 4:56

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[@lalalove1903]

In 2016 my 11 yrs marriage ended and i wanted to die. This song came on and i cried my heart out. This song saved my life. I am grateful. Be Blessed.

[@antoanetasolakova1441]

Dear Dani, my husband cheated on me even I am a age of 59, it’s terrible experience, I felt lost, I am christian and thought nothing would never knock me down but it happened and when I heard the song I cried and cried… You help me to stay strong and telling my heart to beet again. Thank you, you’re supporting many people around the world. God bless you and your family. Amen 🙏🏼❤️

[@anniewilhite2674]

I first saw Danny on American Idol and voted for him every week and my family did also. I have seen him in concert and even got to talk to him briefly. Love him, Leyicet and his kids. Truly a soldier for the Lord. God bless him and all that he does.

[@michellev.8739]

I loved watching Danny Gokey on American Idol. He was one of my favorite. I was just so inspired by his story and his perseverance, and of course his phenomenal voice.

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[@jmlordoftherings]

Tell your heart to beat again got me through the most darkest time in my life. I was going through a rough divorce, I had lost everything and I mean everything. And the Creator of the Universe gave me "the future and a hope", he gave me Scripture and a Song. It changed my perspective, my vision and my purpose. It change who I was and it increased my faith 10 fold. GOD used that song for sure!

[@lisagraham1707]

I had no idea you wrote that song, Randy! I have to tell you both, Danny and Randy, that THAT song kept me going when I was going through my divorce during 2015-2016. I was married for 21 years to a man that left me for another man...multiple men actually. We have a precious daughter who is a Jesus lover and worshipper with an amazing gift from God in her voice and piano playing. God revealed His great love for both my daughter and me in this song MANY times on the radio in the car. Believe it or not, but my college roommate had the very same thing happen to her and I was able to encourage her with your song...so THANK YOU for being obedient to the Lord in writing and performing this song!!! Love you both!!!

[@10foxylady]

Oh my God! Sorry to hear that! God is Good always ❤

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[@Frugalfurgal]

I will be seeing him Friday night. My bestie always wanted to see Danny in concert - I could never find one near us. She passed Christmas day 2022. It's going to be a hard concert without her there. Just know how much Danny's voice blessed her during her cancer journey. Miss her so much!

[@candischamberlain5636]

Praying you had an amazing, anointed Holy Spirit filled night, remembering your friend with joyful tears 😂

[@hillstone-n2n]

I tear up or cry when I hear your beautiful song / voice...and knowing about your wife passing...your voice is so beautiful and awesome...thank God you are you.

[@terryriggleman6107]

I have loved Danny Gokey since he came out with "Hope In Front of Me." He is precious!

[@GoSocialEnvergy]

Danny put his arms around me and my wife before his concert in Jacksonville, FL. At the time he was one of my favorite rock star singers. Now he is my favorite for Worship. He is coming to Jacksonville, FL in January next year and we are going to hear him again and hug him.

[@mollycasas5494]

Loved, Tell Your Heart to Beat Again, this song hit my Heart when my Mom passed away, she was my best friend, loved me unconditionally, I miss you mama💔

[@rosievivas6601]

You had a good pod cast. I'm a Houston gal born & raised. I lost Dad 1984 Mom 2000 6 siblings 2016-2021. I Clinical dep... But God's Not Done with me yet. This podcast was so good.Thank you mr Phillips Thank God for DANNY GOKEY BEST CHRISTIAN ARTIST. Love & Blessings.

[@RhondaGray-fg3ox]

I lost my husband to cancer 3 years ago and my life has changed in so many ways. I know God is able to heal my brokenness but my sister found your story and sent it to me. Thanks Danny it came at the right time.

[@ryanmcerlane9660]

Lost my wife to cancer in January We just got to make it to revelation chapter 20 Faith and patience mate

[@wandarios]

Wow wow wow! What an interview!!! By the way, Randy, you know my brother from way back. Elias Wayne and Judy Law. I believe I’m right about that. Thanks for the interview. My daughter got to go to Joyce Meyer’s women’s conference this weekend in San Antonio, and Danny Gokey was there singing with Natalie Grant. I didn’t get to go but was able to purchase a “ticket” where I was able to watch online. Their singing (and the others preaching, especially Mama Joyce and T D Jakes) blessed my socks off!!! Tks again for the interview. BLESSINGS!!!

[@DustinLeifheit]

Excellent interview! Two amazing human beings right there! God bless you both.

[@carroljackson4594]

Glad to find this podcast!!! Ive been a Phills Craig & Dean fan for a long time. And am also a Danny Gokey fan! We lost our 24 yr old daughter 3 years ago...along with our twin grandbabies she was carrying... leaving her husband & 2 yr old behind. I feel like Danny's testimony would encourage my son-in-law so much. I've heard "Tell your heart to beat again" many times, it brings me to tears. I feel like my heaet stopped that day... like I died.... and also started living again - because I had too. A whole new life... without Meg. Music is so powerful and I am very thankful for you're ministry. I attended a worship conference in Vancouver WA. about 20 yrs ago and P C & D were the suprize guests. It was amazing!! I've never forgotten. Thank you.

[@lucycolgan3362]

Oh carol despite u do not know me or like wise I came across your heartbreaking dreadfully sad my heart melts for u I'm an mother myself I've known fear and pain an mother never gets over the sadness in ones heart I pray life will only get kinder easier for u I love this singer such an Beautiful kind soul I'm from Ireland feel free to be friend me hope this new year get s to bring u inner peace joy Lucy Colgan

[@karenlockhart5534]

Thank you for writing Tell Your H3art to Beat Again. It was a comfort to me when I had 3 miscarriages in 18 months. Saw Danny Gokey in concert on Thursday and was at peace throughout the song.

[@deirdrec8777]

Be encouraged Karen. I've had 4 and I have 2 beautiful children now...a boy and a girl. I found scriptures that were related to parenting and childbearing...studied and spoke them over myself. God is with you. ❤🙏🏾

[@penneymalcolm6504]

Loved this comfortable, behind the scenes vibe. Feels like I know you both better after this interview!

[@theresatoomer5578]

Thanks for sharing your story Danny. Thank you Randy for having him on your podcast.

[@dclineshouston237]

Great interview, love you both. My 21 year old daughter met Danny back stage at kingdom bound in New York 5 years ago .. she was so excited to meet him with her mom .. we lost her a week later.. but will never forget his kindness and his anointing.. so grateful that her last weeks were so good

[@paulalychock6216]

So sorry for your loss. Prayers for healing, hope and joy.

[@15555Kerry]

I’ve been blessed and can honestly say that PC and D got me hooked on Christian music in ‘95. I got to see you perform live with “ Can I get a witness?” As a weekend warrior, my brother and I played all of your cds as we remodeled and singing away…. Just blessed by God’s mercy amen. Then, Mr D I got to see when my knee was crushed and she knew how much I needed music in my life. You toured with Steven C Chapman and I was so mad that every time you got up to sing every one stood up and I couldn’t watch you perform…. So I remained seated and closed my eyes and let the spirit speak to me. Over a decade later, you still touch my heart with your music. Thank you both for this podcast. I needed this for healing. 💙💙🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@barbaraalls2987]

I really enjoy hearing your worship music

[@lucycolgan3362]

Beauty ful gifted human being full of wisdom real joy I love his voice powerful an wonderful great human being Love u Danny Lucy Colgan from Ireland

[@alexasandford6673]

Great Interview and I loved the questions.

[@heatherhancock_author]

What a blessing coming upon this podcast today. Before this year, I had heard of Danny Gokey, but hadn't really listened to his music. I did, however, listen to Phillips, Craig, and Dean in my late 20s and 30s. When I was a teenager, I was listening to Michael W. Smith, Amy Grant, David Meece, and Rich Mullins. Anyhow, I digress... this year has been a massive struggle and I stumbled on (God led me to) Danny Gokey's song "Stand in Faith." God spoke to me through that song, encouraged me to keep standing in faith. I'd grown weary... then I found "Stay Strong" and I have never heard any Christian artist write so transparently and honestly... about suffering and staying strong while you wait for a miracle here or He calls you home. It's almost taboo to have that stance (since many churches only teach "Jesus heals all now"), which does so much damage to those whose path is extremely difficult. I knew that Danny understood and I needed to hear that in that exact moment. I didn't know about the book though... I too am a writer and released my first Christian contemporary novel this year. My prayer is that God will take the story He and I wrote together and change lives like you all are doing with your music. Blessings Randy and thank you for all the music that kept me moving forward in faith through my young adult years. Blessings Danny for being real and being you.

[@afolabiigbayiloye1696]

Sometimes, God chooses not to heal! We need to keep trusting God even when we don’t understand why.

[@anniejohnson2305]

Wow I love this interview. Thank You so much ❤️🥰 l love you Danny and family ❤️

[@kathleenkesinger7496]

A friend shared this podcast with me. I had not heard the song before. Love it! Now I’m sharing it. My son just lost his wife and he knows God will get him through it but it’s still tough.

[@elainelloyd1]

Best podcast I’ve heard in my entire life! God bless you ❤️💫🙏

[@maureensolano4873]

Thank you Dany! Your testimony has really impacted me and helped me. God bless you! Keep sharing, brother!

[@amateurlifehome7]

Danny Gokey has a gift from God. Just haven’t seen it yet is a POWERFUL weapon given to empower his people. To uplift, inspire and remind us of who we are through Christ and that anything is possible. Thank you for being obedient and blessing so many people along your journey.

[@soniamartinez8650]

Great interview I’m glad I found you ❤️❤️❤️

[@maryestheraustin2505]

I tragically lost my son and I suffered through some difficult losses. Where have I been? Living under a rock, healing form grief.

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[@Ramirez1Liz]

I had not known his personal life , until today I watched his video from American idol & now seen this episode on your show…….thank you both for encouragement & spiritual inspiration God Bless you

[@rosalietucker8618]

I Love You're Music 🎵 Danny Gokey ❤ Thank k Jesus' Ffor You'.

[@mariayoung2022]

Danny Gokey I saw you on American Idol and voted for you.I loss my husband 9 years ago.We were married for 23 yrs.I truly miss him and my young adult children.I have grand daughters twins miracle babies. God is amazing out of mourning brought us joy to two grieving families. I had to move due to financial hardships I attended grief share and my daughter.My son was 14 yrs old and grateful to our ministry who brought us meals and encouragement truly appreciate them and love them to my family ,friends and neighbors,I cling to God he is my strength and his holyspirit guides me.Please pray for me and my children between blended families.I pray for everyone God transforms minds and hearts.😪💔🙏✝️❤️💛🤍🕯😇

[@omedeenreid4774]

Im not sure i knew of ur name before now, heard songs but didn't know it was you at all, i started following this morning, God bless you man, hello everyone

[@abip57]

Found an anointed author/cancer survivor of stage 4 misdiagnosed. Kate Bowler who gets it. How the Church needs to handle graciously comforting people because pat verses aren't it. Incredible books too. A true blessing for today. Love your program. Saw you in Portland Maine at First Baptist Church years ago. All time fav is "greatest song of all". Love you abi from Gray ME.

[@marrietpembe6358]

That song is amazing I stumbled on it by mistake and till date...

[@rosievivas6139]

Just loved those podcast 8 mos again when more I live in Houston

[@danielleelias685]

Love this interview. I saw Danny Gokey on American Idol years ago and he sang so awesome. Awesome how God has worked in his life. Love the song " Tell Your Heart to Beat Again". He has an amazing voice. I also love Phillips, Craig & Dean's music.

[@Dallashygienist]

Love you. I got to meet you in Grapvine texas

[@rosievivas6601]

I love you DANNY GOKEY ❤

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[@carmenfelix1938]

My kids and I, we where voting for you, and God give us the blessing to have you, my friend is on coma in Kaiser in Ontario CA her name is Paola please pray for her, I give her husband this song dile a tu corazon 😊

[@patriciaallen2332]

There doesn't seem to be any right words to be spoken to those grieving. I know when my daughter passed, the words actually made me angry, and I found no comfort in them. So as I've been around other people experiencing loss, I remember this. And then when my mom passed, I was reliving this again at such an over whelming grief I no longer had my strength here in earth... I have had to everyday keep my eyes on the Lord to move forward to not be so depressed and hurt and angry. So I'm very anti sympathy cards, or trying to speak any words of comforts, just a I'm here for you, and it remember is ok to scream, yell, kick, be angry, and want to not talk. Grief is your own personal journey, you need to do you, not what others have done.

[@theresacroghan6]

Your music has healed my broken heart. I lost my very best friend in the works. At 64 it was mom, and your music has so helped heal y heart. May God bless you and keep you writing and singing. You have no idea how many people you reach. I’m just one in a million who has chosen to write. God bless you so much

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[@diannevilla9504]

Danny I listen every morning to give me Jesus before I read my Bible thank you so much for your music you are a blessingv❤😊

[@mollyjalal3858]

Wow! I love how you sang the lines of Mercy Came Running from Casting Crowns 🙏❣️ Your voice is really impactful as being introduced by your host Pastor.

[@lynnelovett8999]

Love your music Mr. Danny Gorkey. God bless. May God continue to give you strength, peace and all you need to carry on. God is good and he is with you ♥️🙏. You bless so many with your music.

[@Sharie609]

Danny has been a favorite of mine for the past few years once I saw Evan Croft sing at our TN church and searched their duet. Saw him live this past December at Belmont U for his Christmas concert. He was amazing! ❤

[@peggyfranklin5091]

Love this , can’t wait until see you Danny in AZ tomorrow night! Such a blessing !

[@carriekord54]

Amazing how God works ! I heard the last part of the song “Tell your heart to beat again on K-love, looked it up on You Tube & found your show < blest my socks off !!!! Thank you

[@HaciendaGardeners]

Awesome interview!!!

[@sandysouthward3635]

Sir, I loved your interview!! It's the first one I have seen. I'm looking forward to many more!!!! P.S. I love Danny! Great singer!

[@onicalivingston8291]

Sorry to say i just heard about Danny this week,im ashamed to say that.I fell in love Ith his voice and the words of his song "stay strong".A friend send me this song by the way and i love the words that i subscribed right away

[@KimRoberts-e3b]

God bless you sorry for the loss glad you found someone

[@margueritacora2760]

Hi Danny You are Amazing. Oh Jesus’ I Stay close to u as possible . Am on tictok I have found u there God Bless You

[@RAJOPRODUCTIONS1962]

I told you to sing I WIN ! 🎶🥰

[@msp6836]

Thanks Danny for all you do, you’re a rockstar serving Jesus❤❤

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Thanks 😊 Danny for all you do. 😘 and arockstar serving Jesus ❤@mp6836. 6mo ago 10:36 10:36

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Thanks Danny for all you do, do you, re rock star 👩‍🎤 🤩 serving Jesus ❤❤@Rose Reyna American ldol 19th 💍 14:51 14:52 14:54 14:55 Reply

[@brendacotto3921]

I just subscribed. 😁

[@ntombelangandlovu1416]

really he's somebody who's loveble,I so him singing with Mandisa I just fell in love with him I love the voice is just loveble.that voice wow ..❤

[@AmandaAlvarez-g4u]

Love yas May the Lord bless you more and more

[@AmandaAlvarez-g4u]

Wish I was at the concert in Austin Texas was in San Antonio Texas everything is going good No Complaints God says don't murmur about anything in life

[@joycecrocker4399]

Enjoyed this interview ❤😊

[@debragrubbs1038]

Your amazing!! Danny and family..

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Your amazing!!Danny and family Rose 🌹 Reyna ellentube American idol 19th Simon Cowell ❤️ 🌹 ♥️ 🎶 12:07 12:08

[@TheBlueskyson]

Andy sounds a little like Johnny Cash. Danny, sorry to hear of your loss bro. ty 4 vid

[@ricvaa]

A natural comedian this host is.. halarious!

[@rebekahsmith9005]

this was great

[@dr.rosesharon3022]

I love his song with Mandisa so much

[@kathycarr9124]

I love you both and I've never even met either of u. I love you guys for what you do for the Lord. However, My feelings wouldn't be hurt, if I were able to meet u two. Hahahahaha

[@johnriverstone]

yo, i was at his concert in jacksonville around 4 months prior to this podcast

[@michaelwestartist]

Danny Play Your Song "No Pressure" On Repeat I love that song

[@verasime7428]

I love Phillips Craig and Dean❤

[@lillianmcgrew217]

I love Danny

[@erhardtharris8727]

Danny's testimony at 15:20

[@AmandaAlvarez-g4u]

Everything is good N. C

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❤ sent

[@kimkraemer6491]

Loved it

[@cindyconway355]

Praise God ❤️

[@tammiegreen6046]

Awesome

[@erhardtharris8727]

Phillips? Who is this Randy Phillips? I know Danny Gokey - I'm from Milwaukee area too, little congregation, pk, Contemporary Praise music, fan of Phillips Craig & Dean from 1996. Check, check, check. OH yeah! Wow! Randy is with Phillips, Craig & Dean! Ok. O.P.A.-adjacent! (Grandpa in German, or Oneness Pentecostal Apostolic) One of the few "mainstream" CCM acts that came across street from me to "Parkway Apostolic Church" Oak Creek ~2010.

[@catinawhite1253]

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[@patclymer9377]

Please what is the songyou are referring to?

[@jerrifiolek907]

Tell your heart to beat again

[@jillm.]

What song are they talking about??? Someone tell me, I need to hear it!!!!! (The one that afforded him the boots) 😊

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Tell your heart to beat again

[@BarbaraManer-d7r]

I have some cds of Philliphs, Craig and Dean.

[@lavettamoff7883]

My husband committed adultery and bigomy and left me and our 3 kids.I forgave him and raised our babies. Jesus has always been there for me and our kids.All those kids know Jesus and many of my grandchildren. what the enemy meant for evil,The Lord redeemed for good.

[@AmandaAlvarez-g4u]

Love to sing but am shy I tend to get weird about it

[@MrsTM17]

It concerns me when I go to Danny's website and there is 0 mention of Jesus.

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Danny .when my husband 27 years told me he didn't love me anymore 😔 💔 pieces. lwas sitting at the dining 🍽 dining r.R. more 📱 12:12 12:12 12:13

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[@carmenfelix1938]

Danny my kids didn't the same with we were in the phone

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We sow you in Ontario CA and I tell you that you are our because we voted for you and we love you 😊

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😂😂😂😂😂

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Hate crowds got to even 🙄 in choir would hide behind others AndyLassner Rose reyna danny gokey ❤❤❤❤ 9:25 9:26 👩‍🎤

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Without HOPE we’re of all men most miserable .. Bible says!!

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[@bonitahopkins2958]

Host seems insulting initially???

[@AmandaAlvarez-g4u]

Hate a crowd got to go even in choir I would hide behind other singers

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Nothing but bad news not good

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