JAT Drive #6: "My Mold Story"

[@CrazyNerdSarah]

This is why you are one of my favorites! You aren't afraid to talk about your faith especially when you're involved with a world where that's not encouraged. This encourages me because I'm going into that world. Thank you for sharing this story! :D

[@JATactor]

Sarah Roberson And may the Lord give you the strength, courage and endurance to hold dearly to your salvation no matter what. God bless you Sarah and thx!!

[@marsuvesblack9645]

Thank you for sharing your faith, I am also a fellow Christian Voice Actor and you have been a blessing sharing parts of your life.

[@JATactor]

THX!! God bless!

[@NeoGameSpark]

Love these Jat drives. Listen to em on my commute to work

[@JATactor]

NeoGameSpark awesome thx!!

[@TheCartoonGamer8000]

What a story, James. Glad to hear that even though things took a bad turn, you still managed to bounce back.

[@mechanismstudios3459]

You're such a cool dude

[@AnnalandriaTano22]

Thank you Mr. James! You're story is helping so many people! You are a blessing! Please stay safe when you drive! You're AMAZING! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@rileyblanton]

Really appreciate you sharing this James. I have to say, the one man show really inspired me to take action towards pursuing a creative career. 👏🙏

[@JATactor]

Riley Blanton awesome! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@MichaelBrowns]

Thank you for sharing your story.... all glory to God.

[@SenpaiFruit]

Hey James, I just wanted to thank you for all you do. I grew up with you voicing some of my favorite characters such as Johnny Test... and now you personally inspire me to pursue voice acting. Crazy how life comes full circle haha! Keep up your fantastic work :)

[@alorindanya]

Thank you for continuing to share your faith and your life experiences. You are such an awesome and interesting person to listen to. I look forward to your videos each day.

[@JATactor]

Alorin Danya 👍🏻👍🏻😀😀

[@kudo7821]

My birthday is also 2/13! So glad that you were able to find your silver lining throughout all of the tribulations you faced. You're such an inspiration.

[@DarthWho1]

Wonderful recount of the mold incident. The only times I've heard about that time in your life was in brief during your Talking to Myself show, and the occasional reference in other vlogs. I'm happy to have heard it in more depth, and pray that you can continue to be in the best health as possible :)

[@JATactor]

DarthWho1 thanks so much! Blessings to you too!

[@Jessica-mg6gi]

I have watched this JAT drive for the second time now, and I realized I didn't comment last time about how inspiring your story is. You have helped put things into perspective for me and helped motivate me continue looking forward. Life definitely is full of challenges. P.S, still waiting on those healthy food videos! : D

[@megansager4113]

Hi James... I have no idea who you are... I ended up searing for "mold stories" because we are looking to buy a new home and there is possible mold in it. So, i'm doing a little research. Anyway, as a fellow Christian, I have to say that I am moved by your story and appreciate you taking the time to tell it as well as sharing your faith played a part in it. God bless you and thanks for taking the time to record this video!

[@goldgabich6863]

Awesome! God bless, James

[@patmotiv]

James.. That was a crazy and rad story at the same time. I know you probably already know this verse, but just wanted to share it with you because it's helped me through some tough times in my life...and I know there will be more to come, and that day, I will read it again. Romans 5:3-5 Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us.

[@JATactor]

Patrick Pedraza Amen Patrick, it's one of my favorites!! 👍🏻👍🏻😀😀✝️✝️

[@BenBlankenshipvo]

Couldn't of been more perfect day to hear this story. I'm on the verge of my career being drastically affected by choices I've made health-wise and choices we've made financially. THANK YOU. I will return to prayer now to Give these problems to God. Thank you JAT!

[@JATactor]

Ben Blankenship I pray Ben that you would get quiet time with God to truly be able to reflect and hear from Him and that He would speak loud and clear in those times without distractions or any thoughts from any other. May the Lord bless and keep you. Good luck and I pray for great success and health to you in the name of our Lord.

[@Route1Reels]

Dang! I knew about the mold, but I didn't know that the house was that slapped together! Well hopefully things are better now since the crash.

[@JATactor]

Route1Reels all good. 👍🏻😀

[@peterwitherow5594]

Wow, this was a great vlog. Thanks so much for sharing, I was always curious about how you got the mold poisoning and what led to it. And I am looking forward to hearing about your diet, because after you listed off what you cannot eat, I did think, "well whats left to eat then?" Haha

[@PadawanAR]

Whoa, James...scary stuff. But thanks for sharing it. I appreciate how open and easy you are in sharing your faith, your experiences and your talents. Thank you for all of it. :) JAT 365 and CWC rock.

[@Fjaser]

Hey James, thanks for sharing your story! it was inspirational how you dealt with all those problems, I sadly have mold in my home aswell and having problems getting out cause of money issues, I am sure it will all get better in the future though :)

[@JATactor]

I pray you are able to get away from it all and stay healthy. Best to you!

[@uscman]

James Arnold Taylor not sure if you were driving of if the car was driving automatically

[@nickwright1560]

This is great keep it up

[@DavidToback]

I've followed you for years and knew about your story but not in this detail. Thanks for sharing your unfortunate, wonderful, and inspiring story. Your willingness to be open about your life truly is an inspiration to so many. Thank you!

[@ceddeus]

God bless you, James. You're an inspiration. :)

[@JATactor]

Cedric Santos 👍🏻👍🏻

[@andersson9333]

It was amazing !!

[@jordanclark8938]

Thanks for sharing as always!

[@jimc.3563]

Thanks James for continuing to be such an inspiration. I too went through a depressing time of life dealing with skin infections for years but overcame it by drastically altering my diet (but for the better) as you did. So thanks again for sharing your story and being so inspiring. I truly appreciate all that you do.

[@garrvanorden]

You're so inspiring. Thank you. God bless you.

[@cellopirate]

Thank you for sharing your story. I remember you've mentioned it in I Know That Voice and in your show. I really commend your courage to share this with us about your family and struggles. I'm glad you got through it on the other side in one piece. I've really enjoyed Clone Wars Conversations and your vlogs like this. Keep em coming. Wishing you all the best and can't wait for the next video. Have a great weekend :) 😊😊❤️❤️💖💖🎤 God bless

[@JATactor]

cellopirate 👍🏻👍🏻😀😀

[@cellopirate]

James Arnold Taylor thank you for your reply. You're the best James 😊😊I'm glad you got through those difficult times. Thanks for sharing your talents and wonderful stories.

[@An_NBA_Enjoyer]

Not even fruit?? Maan. I wouldn't be able to go without apples, bananas, and strawberries haha. Awesome vlog James.

[@JATactor]

We Are Rip City ☹️🍎🍌🍉🍓😱😆

[@silvertonguer]

Such an inspiration.

[@nintentyr2355]

Thanks for sharing your story and your faith along with all the other videos you make. It's all been very inspirational and I always love watching them

[@JATactor]

Tyr thx so much!!👍🏻👍🏻😀😀

[@blank4387]

Really nice vlog James as usual keep up the great work

[@JATactor]

Ratchet gamer 👍🏻😀

[@KK-ef1ow]

Thanks for the story James. My mom was a victim of black mold. She worked in an office where there was black mold in the air ducts. It nearly killed her, and cost her basically all mathematical knowledge she had (she was a math major). They made her sign a "no sue" agreement before they figured out it was black mold though. To this day she still has memory issues

[@JATactor]

Kris Kennedy I am so very sorry to hear this. I pray she is able to regain some memory and ability in that. I've found time and being as health conscious as I can be has helped my mind and body recoup from much of the damage. Many blessings to you and your mother.

[@starwarssyl1177]

Thank you for sharing your story with us, JAT. I'm trying to remediate my home from prior mold exposure, and I seem to remember another of your movies mentioned that you use a special paint that helps clean the air in your current house? I can't seem to re-find that video. Anyway, I'm looking into my options, and since I remembered you'd mentioned something about paint, I decided due diligence on my part would be asking you as well.

[@kyleperry4429]

This story is amazing. I first heard it when I saw your one hour special "Talking to myself." That's when I first found out you were Johnny Test. Love the show and of coarse I know you from Clone Wars as my favorite Obi-Wan. I have a top 5 voice actors and you are number 3 (Dee Bradley Baker and Seth Macfarlene are 1 and 2 ) But overall when it comes to put content out and interacting with fans you are number one. Getting back to your story I was amazed on how you have recovered from it when you first mentioned it and when you talked about your faith it threw me off. I am a believer in God but lately my life as been taking a hard turn and a unexpected one. I am a musician and it hasn't been going well I was in a awesome band but had to leave due to moving then I started another band was going well then money came and I had to quit. I then sold most of my stuff because I couldn't play it anymore and didn't have the time for it. I had given up on it 100%. Then I saw your special and it was that I heard God talking to me. Saying "don't give up" I might have to wait for a bit longer as I am moving again but I believe one day I will get back out there and play music. I used to play on worship teams and stuff and I might start that again in a couple of months. Thank you so much James for your story it truly has touched me. I started following you from Clone Wars Conversations and I hope that goes for a very long time. Keep up the good work. I also wanted to ask you do you edit all your stuff too? I did go to school alittle bit for film editing and loved it and my goal one day is to become a film editor. What kind of program do you use? I hope to hear from you as it would be amazing to even meet you one day in life. God bless you!!!!

[@JATactor]

Kyle Perry thanks Kyle for sharing a bit of your story. I pray God would give you answers as you seek Him and that you would have future opportunities to play music for Him and the joy of others. May His music fill your heart, mind and soul in your life's journey. I do edit all my stuff myself. I edit in Premiere Pro after many years of working in Final Cut Pro, made the change after they released FCX and it changed so much. I also, as a Voice guy edit primarily in Pro Tools. Some videos are a combination like Clone Wars Conversations I do a preliminary cut of sound in Premiere and then do a final mix in Pro Tools and bounce it all back to Premiere for the final master. I'm glad you found my channel and pray it helps inspire you! God bless!

[@MadeUlookXD]

mold victim here. this was great to listen to.

[@JATactor]

CoNcuZsioN so sorry to hear it. Blessings to you.

[@emlynekrmr]

Talking about your diet, does that mean you can't eat chick-fil-a??? my heart goes out to you, and thanks for making these! all your content is a great comfort in this time of quarantine

[@KyloFeelsYourPain]

Things we have to struggle through are never pleasant, but the amazing thing about being the Lord's is that even the most awful of things serve to conform us more to His image and bring Him glory and honor for the way He keeps us and protects us (paraphrase of Romans 8:28-30, for those who might be interested). Thankful that after all of that, your health hasn't been worse; instead it's something you can manage and are still able to use to provide for your family! Thank you for sharing your story and I hope others are encouraged by it as well. :-) Blessings to you and your family!

[@danm3828]

A home tour of your new house would be awesome! off topic

[@SeafoamSmiles]

Very interesting and thought provoking video. Thanks for sharing this story in such detail. I often wonder myself how much our house has affected the health of my family as it too has had moisture issues in the past. I'm curious to know, how would someone go about checking their blood for presence of moulds? Was it something you had to see a specialist for?

[@JATactor]

SeafoamSmiles at the time my general practitioner did the tests however, sadly since then I'm noticing it's a harder test to get as Dr's don't want to be dragged into the lawsuits and conflicts that ensue from most mold stories. So I'm not sure where you could have it done but perhaps start with asking your regular doctor if they could test for it. It's worth a shot. God bless you and your journey.

[@SeafoamSmiles]

Thanks a lot James, I'll make sure my family members enquire about it at their next medical visit. Health and happiness to you and your family. =)

[@MegaIchimonji]

Whoa, I knew about the old story before, but I had no idea about real estate scam that was going on around that

[@adamhlj]

Thanks for your story, James. Are you coming to Salt Lake Comic Con this year?

[@JATactor]

Adam McGrath I have not been invited this year sadly, but I believe it is because they like to wait at least two years before inviting us back to keep things fresh for guests. It's my favorite con and I'll come back anytime I'm asked! Thx! 😀

[@user-lz7hg1rq1p]

Hi James! What equipment do you use for the car in terms of camera, stand and microphone? I've been wanting to try filming in the car! thanks. :)

[@JATactor]

M3 I simply use a GoPro with a Joby suction cup "Gorilla pod" and a Rode lavalier microphone connected to the mini USB plug on the GoPro via a USB to mini headphone plug adapter. I'll see about doing a video soon showing it all but you can see it on an old video of mine where I give a tour of my home studio. It's one of my first Vlogs. And the thumbnail picture for the video is me holding the gorilla pod and GoPro 😀hope that helps!

[@user-lz7hg1rq1p]

James Arnold Taylor Nice! A Gorilla Pod, good to know. :) And I'd love to see a video on it! I'll check out the older video when I have some spare time too! Thanks for replying. ^^

[@eumisangonomiya9397]

james are you driving? or is your car on auto drive?

[@thatguyoverthere468]

Ikr

[@_TheDayman]

The Nostalgia Database he channels his inner Electro and powers up the car

[@peter496]

Both hands on the wheel James

[@Vandicoup]

He's holding it and steering it with one hand on the side. You'd be surprised how many drivers actually do that when they get to a point when driving for them is like a "chore", a "routine", "natural", etc. When you're driving long enough, you'll get to that point to where you can do whatever with the steering wheel but for me personally, I prefer both hands on the wheel at all times while my car's in motion just like how my driving school taught me & just personal preference.

[@JATactor]

Due to a shoulder injury I have to drive with my hands lower than the usual "10 & 2" so there out of frame most of the time but yes I am driving for sure👍🏻😀😜

[@thatguyoverthere468]

I love these story times :D also have you ever considered getting another child?

[@JATactor]

That Guy Over There that's another story for another time...

[@Payrot]

12 years ago, i don't know why but i thought about Zanarkand, didn't you? D:

[@mr.espeon4507]

JAT 365 with James Arnold Taylor appear forward

[@jacksonsprat5289]

Who was the holistic Dr in Beverly Hills?

[@AGPerry-go3xk]

Do you hear a difference in your voice before in comparison to after the mold?

[@ArveEriksson]

... Uh, the housing prices in Beverly Hills would sound insane in swedish currency, but in USD? Y-I-K-E-S! I have to correct JAT on Candida, though: It's another family of fungus, *not* a bacteria. Taking antibiotics will suppress some bacteria that compete with Candida for nutrients, giving the fungus room to expand. (To deal with fungi you need to use different antibiotics than you use for bacteria, and the reason why is university level cell biology. I'll STFU and play videogames now.)

[@JATactor]

Arve Eriksson thx yes, what I was trying to convey in the simplest form is what happened to my body from the toxic mold which is that the bad bacteria ( toxic mold) allowed the candida to grow in my system and take over. If I gave the wrong impression or worded it incorrectly to the scientists out there, sorry! 😜. The basic gist is watch out for anything from molds to antibiotics that allow the suppression of good bacteria and the over growth of bad which is in union with and promotes candida.

[@MCLegoboy]

12:07 Steroids?! But James, didn't you want to get yoked? Ya, look at ma muscles. Buns and thais and whatnot. I lift tings up and put dem down. Ma abs are made of steel and my arms are comparable to pythons. Even ma muscles have muscles. None could challenge me except for da mighty Samson. Glad that it all worked out in the end. :)

[@girlywolfpup1588]

Unrelated, whenever you talk all I hear is Ratchet :)

[@eumisangonomiya9397]

OneWingedDash OWD me too

[@oPoptartz]

For me it's Tidus lol

[@blank4387]

OneWingedDash OWD Same

[@alicecold]

Both Tidus and Ratchet have less texture in their voice though!

[@phanfinger]

Thank you for telling your mold story. I've been curious ever since I saw one of your con vlogs where you briefly mentioned your diet because of the mold poisoning.