I Deconstructed - This is What Happened

Deconstruction can mean a lot of different things depending on who you ask.
2016 was a year the shook a lot of us. I was caught in this too. It made me question what I believe but I'm grateful today to have gone through it.
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[@LecraeOfficial]

Confession brings healing.

[@laticephillips9170]

This has brought me so much joy to know I am on the right path!! I am looking forward to the new journey and I no it won't be easy🙏🏽Please keep me in prayer

[@atjatj2309]

AMEN!!!.Speaking strong...to the younger generations nowadays❤

[@ServantLeila]

Amen 🙏🏽

[@angeladial8325]

So true. I am forgiven but when I confess to my sisters in Christ, the shame and Satan had to flee cos the confession is truth and I found my Savior and forgiveness in Jesus from it.

[@godstitan]

Love you bro, I’m 30, been listening since 20. Thanks for all you do man Much respect and love

[@Dontmatter321]

I have to say I’m guilty of judging this man for his sins. Then I went through my own journey of losing a child, marriage broke down and church rejecting us. It made me understand him way more and relate to the church hurt and how lecrae responded to it all. I repent for judging you man and I’ll be your brother in Christ praying for you like I use to. God bless you brother

[@danielchamberlain9906]

I feel the same way. I used to judge a brother over his anxiety, until I had an attack. And I had to repent of that to him and God

[@angeredsmile2]

I'm with you

[@mistercutright]

Bruh this the realest comment on the internet

[@thesolomonwaddles]

THANK YOU!

[@anthonyharris1934]

Transparency is powerful❤

[@ppyluv]

“How close can I get to disobedience without actually disobeying.” I went through that phase! 😳 Now, I just want to be as close to Jesus as I can possibly be! 😊🙏🏻

[@keynat9755]

This statement is weird. Even partial disobedience is disobedience. Even delayed obedience is disobedience. You can not get close to disobedience. Either you're obeying or you're not.

[@neal6059]

you missed the point@@keynat9755

[@RedemptiveSalvation]

You're confused to think your statement is possible. God Bless..

[@vanessajanik4623]

Totally understand what you’re saying. Just like teenagers toe the line. They try to push boundaries & find loopholes. It’s fear based in obedience. When you’re being driven by your own desires instead of compelled by Christ to obey out of love.

[@ayebaretimothy6602]

I just wanted you to know I gave my life to Christ because of your Gospel.. Forever Grateful

[@kvnconstruction9712]

Love it man. I fell into heroin addiction at 21 because I was drawn to this world thinking nothing could ever touch me. But that snake bit me and Satan trapped me beyond what I ever imagined. It was also my first year of marriage. It took me 7 years to get freed of that addiction. In the midst of all that mess, God miraculously preserved my marriage. And although financially I lost everything, I did gain Christ. It took me getting to a place of absolute desperation to realize that either you’re going to die or God‘s gonna do something. And when I humbled myself and surrendered, he did everything for me. I went from living in one little room with my wife and our first child, to having complete restoration of my life, financial blessing beyond belief, amazing family with three kids, and a relationship with Jesus, that I could have never imagined. God is good, and everything good comes from him. Just celebrated 7 years clean and 14 years of marriage!

[@samueljimenez7420]

Glory be to God!

[@michaelstuckey9282]

Your comment has deeply convicted me. I feel I am in that same place except I’m still in the struggle. I want to be free of sin. Thank you for sharing

[@StephenJahn]

@@michaelstuckey9282 God bless you and strengthen you, my friend. Praying hard for you for a breakthrough right now. Here's trusting for better times and closer walk with God ahead.

[@michaelstuckey9282]

@@StephenJahn thank you brother. Us believers have a huge advantage that non believers don’t have. We belong to a great Body of Christ. And we support eachother and lift one another up. Thankful to share that with you. I appreciate your words and prayers

[@HappyToBeKLB]

Wow 😭 glory to God!! He is so patient and faithful! No greater love.

[@tomb6585]

You had a lot of good things to say here brother. I am an older white man, and, as you said, that is no crime. Not at all. But I am sorry for how some of us handled some of these societal issues without understanding, sympathy or compassion. We need truth AND grace. One without the other is empty. We need sound theology from the Bible, and hearts that match it with empathy and true care and compassion. That's what I hear you reflecting. By God's grace, there is still goodness in the "institutional church" even though there are major imperfections and flaws, sometimes character flaws, sometimes theological flaws, often both. As you said in one of your early songs about the church: don't throw the baby out with the bath water. You also had some great thoughts about the Kingdom of God. God bless you brother.

[@Listen_To_Hillsong_2]

My healthy 36 year old husband was killed by hospital protocol and left me with three little kids, 3, 7, and 11. Once I found this song, it has become my anthem. I listen to it daily, all the time. It keeps me going and gives me the reminder I need. The Holy Spirit is ALL OVER this song. 💖🙌💖

[@KareenKircher]

My condolences for your loss and your kids’ loss. God is still there as their father. Thank God for music that keeps us connected to God.

[@athenarider1908]

I'm so sorry for your and your kids loss!! May I ask what hospital protocol killed him? I'm not sure what that means and I already don't trust the medical community much so I'm curious

[@JoyMable]

@@athenarider1908 many hospital protocols gave Remdesiver for everyone with covid. It caused renal failure (shuts down kidneys). Doctors had to use the protocols of the hospitals. Hospitals were given a lot of money by the government when they used the protocols. I heard they got $13,000 per covid patient admitted and $39,000 for anyone put on a ventilator. Doctors are employees of the hospital. They did what they were told or they lost their jobs.

[@giavannam.french9285]

​@@JoyMableit's still murder though. Can't really use "just following orders" to justify killing people for money.

[@sodvine3486]

This person is lying

[@user-hb3yv3jm3d]

"Jesus is worth it!" Enough said! So good. I'm thankful for you, Lecrae.

[@TheANAGRAMZ]

I hear u. The hardest part of being a Christian for me is feeling like other Christian’s are eagerly watching me in excitement to tell me I’m lukewarm or I don’t know god when in reality I just simply don’t know everything or as much they may know yet. I never get the benefit of the doubt and they just assume the worst about me. Keeps me very isolated and to myself. I feel like it’s just me, god, and my Bible sometimes. I wish other Christian’s were more inviting and understanding. I’m wholeheartedly seeking the kingdom with everything I’ve got.

[@Jajjsks]

Just remember that Jesus didn’t even judge the world for what they did to him when he was crucified, but asked the father to forgive the world for they do not know. If Jesus didn’t judge what gives us the right? Just remember whenever the next time a so called “Christian” judges u for something, they themselves are the same if not worse. Don’t let others put u down because in the end, we all fall short in the glory of God and no one man is above another. All we can do is pray for others and repent/believe in Jesus Christ.

[@albrow12]

Honestly I feel you. I became a Christian in 2020. I'm so glad I didn't share anything with Christians back then because it would've made me leave. The way I used to think back then verses now is only something God can do. Because of my background and where I come from, I understand both sides of a lot of issues and I try to offer grace when I see a new Christian come on the scene who doesn't know about certain things yet. I didn't believe abortion was bad until Oct/Nov 2021 when God literally showed me how horrible it is. I still don't judge the people that do it, I don't judge the people that do and regret it, and I don't judge the people that don't see it the way I do because Jesus even said on the cross, Father forgive them FOR THEY KNOW NOT WHAT THEY DO. That is something that should be practiced with everything in our lives. Because people didn't understand Jesus, so they hated him because they didn't understand. It's the same today. People judge and hate because they don't understand. More Christians need to stand up and stop judging and start actually teaching people the true Word of God and Jesus. Jesus is the only reason I believe. Not one person on this earth ever made me believe, because all they told me was that I was going to hell if I didn't believe in Jesus. I never wanted to know Jesus when they said things like that because it felt so hateful. I didn't understand what they were saying because I didn't understand the Bible. If they would've started with who Jesus was, showed me His character and what He did on this earth and for us, then i would have been a lot more curious about Jesus before 2020 and i wouldve wanted to know who He was. But Christians don't start with who Jesus is and what He's done. They start with you're going to hell. I'm so blessed that I woke up to the truth in 2020, but it took facing the reality of knowing it was all true, the Bible and Hell and Jesus, to turn to Jesus. That's sad to me because not many people face that reality alive, most of the time they face that when they die.

[@user-jw1ut5rz2f]

My experience also. Church members immediately assume the worst about me and never give me the benefit of doubt. It is isolating and hurtful.

[@aiadeleon8989]

Same

[@Christus.Invictus]

God bless you friend. I remember seeking more knowledge about God and was lead to one of the Best Bible teachers in the modern era David Pawson (I attached some important links below from some of his most important sermons/talks). Absolutely blessed my life and lead me to so much insight and wisdom in my walk with God I never had before. So I wanted to share that treasure with you as well. May it bless you as it has me. Some of the most vital and powerful teaching I could recommend to you. Vital teaching rarely taught in full about the way of salvation and what is required to run your spiritual race on all 4 cylinders. Most haven't had all 4 Biblical vital steps of the Normal Christian Birth, and end of struggling in some way as a result in their walk of Faith. So I can't recommend David Pawson enough or his official KZbin channel or ministry websites. He passed away recently, but has left the Church with so much wisdom and insight into God's Word in his books and video series and has had such a miraculous testimony that is an encouragement to the power of God when we seek to do His will instead of fearing man and compromising our destiny and so many miraculous events in our lives when we choose the world over obedience and faithfulness to God. So please check out his official KZbin channel and beyond to see more of his powerful sermons to take you deeper into understanding scripture and God's will for your life. He's one of the best I could ever recommend when it comes to taking the knowledge of God and salvation to the next level. To a vital level I wish I'd had earlier in my Christian walk. So here's some of his most important talks he's given. There's certainly more I could recommend on his official KZbin channel etc.., but this is a really good start below. May God bless you and keep you always 🙏✝️🙏: David Pawson The Normal Christian Birth: kzbin.info/aero/PLfk5IZQHKovIZta6d2LLnMchcR5TswyRr&si=845stiBH34mxCu_F David Pawson Once Saved Always Saved? 10 minute clip from his Unlocking the Bible series on KZbin about what the Book of Hebrews reveals about the danger of taking salvation for granted. The Book of Hebrews, Peter, and every New Testament author warns us not to lose what we've found in Christ. 80 passages in Scripture. The links below elaborate on this fact: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lXbEl6Ktl7GefNEsi=gZkaf5SStjehDK-B David Pawson Heros of the Faith Interview Once Saved Always Saved?: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fqmwlqOwfdFgqaMsi=1myyGKOVg0jhtH1C David Pawson Once Saved Always Saved? Full Sermon: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nniQq5SAjdtoepIsi=zKPQlgHio-is775p David Pawson Believers in Hell: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bpjLY3-Ofbqbf6Msi=3rXmOO5DLMEEyyE5

[@KeriCheiree]

I’m so grateful that I go to a STABLE church where I KNOW they love me and I love them just the same. I see the same people every service, the youth are in tune with the services and participate. We still have testimonies to where we can encourage one another. We are thriving and growing, without the pomp and circumstance that I see going on at these other churches. The truth of God doesn’t need all of this extra stuff that a lot of churches do, nowadays. I’m closer to them than my own blood family. We all have the same goal in mind, to overcome sin and live FULLY for God. My life has changed completely, since I have been there under this teaching. God has blessed my marriage, my children, saved my life and increased us financially, all out of being obedient to the Lord and following Him. I love the Lord too much to turn back and go back to the world. He’s done TOO MUCH. People will be people. When you stand 10 toes on the word, you will NEVER go wrong.

[@RickMach]

Thank you for this perspective and sharing your journey. I am an educated white man. I greive the use of Jesus instead of the following of and submission to Him. I grieve for the injustice in our country. I grieve for the systematic racism in this country. I grieve for the treatment of the unborn and the lack of support for women that leads to the choice of abortion. I grieve for the lack of care and support for the poor. I grieve at the vilification of the immigrant and refugees. I grieve the division that is being encouraged by our leaders for their benefit and power. May God bless you!

[@Dazo85]

This was so helpful as a mother of teens with one currently out there who walked away from God thank you for this episode

[@pfreemantz]

I used to be one of those teens. A praying mom goes along way! Keep trusting the Lord.

[@Slashy_rl]

@@pfreemantz same, my momma is the reason i came back to Jesus. Keep praying for your kiddos. Jesus will get ahold of their heart eventually.

[@effortlesslynj]

@@pfreemantzabsolutely! My momma’s prayers saved me from a lot! I thank the lord for a family who covers me in prayer!!!

[@Vocal-Vegan]

with love n respect, 1 can Never walk away from Our FATHER n the lamb is never lost when they Know they will "never" be left "nor forsaken" by their Shepherd, they just have to silence the flock so that they can hear Him better n remember that the Very ground under Our feet speaks to THE FATHER WHO commanded It into Perfect creation that HIS/IT's little lambs would know joy.

[@isaachunsberger2484]

I will admit I am part of the crowd that usually thinks of deconstruction as a negative thing. I have been listening to your music since 2014 or 2015 when I was in middle school. I always loved Christian rap because in my experience it is the genre of music that has the best theology. Artists are more willing to talk about the things they struggle with. Being a fan for so long made it hard to hear you were deconstructing your faith. All I knew about deconstruction was it usually is used as a term for people leaving their faith. It felt like seeing an icon leave the faith. Watching this video was an encouragement. Hearing about how you want to strip away a lot of the fluff we see in the church today to try to live our faith in a more traditional manner. I always loved the sound of the close-knit community the church has in Acts, hearing you speak make me long for that sort of community even more. It sounds like you're in a good place with your faith, and i am truly happy for that.

[@DJ-xp9bs]

I grew up in church, and my family owns a lot of churches in MS. My dad was a preacher, uncles are pastors and bishops, etc. Lecrae's description of how he feels about Today's church is so accurate. I 100% agree that there are a lot theatrical performances and not enough authentic fellowship. There is also something else that people dont talk about: politics. I noticed politics so much, especially when i was being groomed to be the next preacher in my family and admittedly, it's left a bad taste in my mouth. The most authentic fellowship I've ever felt was when I went to a random bible study in a dorm with some guys I had nothing in common with in college. They've ended up being my groomsmen at my wedding. That type of fellowship is just what works for me, though

[@houstonevangelicalministries]

What you described I would say is biblical fellowship, in the early days. Large buildings and paid-for clergymen weren't really a thing until the Holy Roman Empire made Christianity, "cool."

[@requirementsrequired4384]

Thanks for sharing this man.

[@buhrochem]

When the song is over, when the music stops, do you know Jesus, does he live in your heart? Music has become a lot of people’s God! Sing with much passion, but it’s passion for the music, not God.

[@fabricatorgeneralcaz534]

Find a reformed Orthodox Church, that’s what I did after coming to feel the same way and it’s the first time I’ve found genuine, biblical, God focused worship. Prayer, discipleship, Word focused living. Get back to basics.

[@Vocal-Vegan]

@@houstonevangelicalministries i would have also put the quote things around holy in Roman empire n Christianity, because it's just what they say too.

[@gdgilliam]

Bruh…. I never comment on anything on you tube, but your message here so coincides with my experience as a Christian here in America. It is SO hard to find a church “home” group here in the south because it is so ideolitic in politics or the world. I just want to seek Jesus and not culture. Bless you brother! Thank you for your voice.

[@dduffy8927]

Seek Jesus and not the culture! My brother!

[@user-xg1hm1sw5d]

Man, honestly ever since I became born again your music has strengthened my faith, like an elder brother sending his younger brothers and sisters letters of encouragement, I'll always be grateful, just praying to the almighty to always continue being with you on your path. Proverbs 24:16

[@monicafischer817]

I'm so hooked on your videos I think I have deconstructed so many times and right now I'm under construction I try to fight my depression daily but it's so exhausting the first time I tried to take my life I was 9 that's when me and Jesus became friends when I felt alone I knew his presence was there but as I got older going through more crap in life as we all do in some ways I just get so dragged down by the pressures of the world and now I'm at a confusing place my mom has stage 4 lung cancer and bone cancer and trying to mend our relationship while she going through her own hell my mind is just giving up it feels like I'm so glad I stumbled on your podcast so thankful please keep going your voice is needed brother in Christ 🙏🫂

[@rosettacoker5959]

May the Holy Spirit give you and your mom the healing, grace, peace, comfort and strength you need to go stay rooted in your faith and overcome the struggles of this season in your life 🙏🏾

[@jerrysnyder5663]

Lecrae, I've been looking for this for months now. This has been such a blessing to listen to...I feel like I deconstructed several years ago. I needed to hear this. Thank you brother!

[@HHSMCJROTC]

24:50 “A lot of my faith was attached to the Christian culture” The pivotal explanatory statement. Freedom comes once ur faith is in God NOT culture.

[@TheThinker43]

Growing up in a christian cult and then Charismatic Mega churches after that.... at 38 I had a deconstruction on my porch for 4 yr's strait... over and over reading the bible cover to cover. The word of God will deconstruct and reconstruct you if you will let it.

[@victoria9663]

Thank you so so much for this. I'm getting choked up listening because so much of this is exactly what I'm currently going through - deconstructing the crappy parts of fundamentalism but staying with Jesus and the gospel. Thank you!!

[@mboyuls]

Looking forward to this. The first episode was so good, and I have a feeling this one may be better. I’ve heard him rap about this and have always hoped he’d expound on it. Man, this may blow up!

[@howelleddy]

My wife was praying for you in that 2016/2017 season. God was chasing after you and I’m very thankful that you back on the side of Truth.

[@dgcousart]

Thank you for sharing man. I’m equal parts challenged, humbled, and inspired. Praise God.

[@Authorthings]

2 Timothy 2:13. When we are faithless, He is faithful ... I think a lot of us have been through similar mindsets...

[@journeytothebounceback]

I truly feel like you’re my brother. This was so good and so relatable! I deconstructed around the same time and God kept proving Himself to me time and time again! I RAN back! Thank you for sharing your testimony!

[@mitchielou9622]

Lecrae, I’ve listened to your music since ‘05 when I was bumping Real Talk in my old Ford Taurus. In 2018 I went through unexpected church hurt & trauma. There was a big cover up by the church board from things the pastor did that came to light. I grew up without my father & the pastor was a mentor/father figure to me. Long story. But now all these years later, your words are ministering to me again.

[@JeremiahFulbright]

Really loving this. Been a forever and saw your struggles and obviously stepped back but never stopped jamming your music. Looking forward to seeing you on a tour soon hopefully

[@kenzotamashiro4036]

Praise Jesus for this man! I thank God for the hope you shed on me today! All the way from Okinawa, Japan

[@isaacmondesir1814]

Yo! What up? I lived in Okinawa from 2000-2004 . I miss it.

[@lorengaldamez633]

Wow. You said everything. The veil was lifted from your eyes, heavenly wisdom was instilled, freedom in Christ was embraced and you brother in Christ have been a side bumper in my life as I try to walk this path with My Lord and Savior and when I’ve found myself demotivated and lost your music has allowed God to jump start my faith again. Your video was so relatable to me God bless you and protect you and your family.

[@nallaallan2009]

We love it too !! God bless you Lacrae, for even sharing this

[@joeace5303]

This is so beautiful. You took me on a trip of different emotions, new knowledge and views that I have wanted to express but never knew how or if people would want to hear this.

[@britprepper]

This a msg all the backsliders out there, don't let the devil condemn you, let the apostle Paul encourage you as he went thru the same struggles in Romans 7:15-25. God loves you still and is calling you home 🙏

[@savedbygrace6108]

Lecrae I am SO GRATEFUL I watched this. I wasn’t very aware of what happened and with the little bit I knew I thought you had walked away from the Truth. I was so heartbroken and it made me ask the Lord again to please keep me and I prayed for you. Watching this video I kept thinking that you are so beautiful. You are the man of God I knew you to be, and wiser now. My heart is full to see and hear what the Lord has done- Making you ever more like Him❤️🙌🏼❤️

[@ShofarPrincess]

@Lecrae This was SUCH a good word! Excited to hear all that you are learning in this journey. Praise God for ALL that He is doing through you!!! Thank you for sharing.

[@bentaylor4705]

What he was saying about the church at the beginning was so refreshing. The machine that gets called "church" is not what God had in mind for His bride.

[@NikFuglemsmo]

Wow Crae...this brought me to tears 😭. God is in you and with you and it shows. Thank you for this podcast...it spoke straight to my soul!

[@Hmfirestormz]

The problem with “deconstruction” is that most people who go down that rode almost never come back and suffer… they need to be guided through the path by others who have gone down it. But that takes wisdom and a true heart to want the truth.

[@15794m]

These have been so helpful.. my husband and I have been listening to your videos and we appreciate your transparency which led to your healing journey …

[@austinwilliams3305]

I found true fellowship through Alpha hosted by my church. After growing up in 20+ years in the Western church, I finally experienced what Jesus wanted for us and it's hard to communicate that to my Evangelical family

[@Biggles18]

Love to hear this Lecrae. Heard the song "deconstruction" last year and it stopped me in my tracks. Relatable to a time in my life that God helped me out of, and was happy to hear you lay it all out on this song because I knew something had happened. I stopped listening after Anomaly and felt a shift in your music towards the secular and did not feel God breathed anymore. Glad you are back in good spirits, God bless!

[@marvintillis8068]

Thank you for being so honest and open, may God continue to bless you.

[@amandasmith9737]

Thank you so much for taking the time and having the heart to share this message to impact us all.

[@susanallen8214]

I can understand your testimony. Thank you for sharing. I'm a pastors wife and have been a Christian since 1995 as a teenager. I really appreciate your authenticity and example of articulating your thoughts so well. God bless your life and ministry.

[@mksignaturez]

I really appreciate you sharing your journey. I went through a season what my teacher says "dark day", my faith was shaken a lot and it's been a journey coming back to Jesus. Remove all the noise, it's all about Jesus.

[@jewely777gee]

Well said. Thanks for sharing this. I’m an OG fan - found Lecrae in the early stages of my faith and remember road tripping thru LA LITERALLY riding with the top down listening to Jesus music. Those lyrics always stuck with me. I’m super grateful to have grown up in a secular home and when I did get saved I always seemed to find unconventional fellowship. The institution of church is painfully whack. It’s cool to see this deconstruction happening more and more. The saints are returning to the source.

[@thecatalysm5658]

I deconstructed and reconstructed by writing The Catalysm of the Kingdom of Heaven. For me it's a perfect individual expression of orthodox Christian doctrine, devotion, and action. I love God and my neighbor but I am tired of my beliefs being subject to the authoritarian, contentious, and whimsical nature of institutional faith. It doesn't mean that I am any more liberal or progressive - just aspiring to be perfectly empathetic to others, and perfect on the way I honor God and uphold essential doctrine. So much more peace now! Thank you Lord.

[@billcastle1987]

Brother, I'm loving this because I have lived your current experiences several times over. I'm definitely sharing this...

[@Dazo85]

Ive beenlistening to your music for years and this transperacy was so good obhear what a hope and encouraging word keep it going you help me understand how to listen to my kids

[@rachelashalen1868]

Thank you for sharing, Lecrae! This was encouraging. I also recently went through a very dark time where the Lord was sending me through things leftover from my past to heal and strengthen me, trials that grow us and help us to help others later. It's a great calling and I'm glad you are on the up and up :) Your honesty is much appreciated and you're definitely not alone, though the healing and brokenness of course looks different for each of us! The trials though? I feel you. I'm going to try and build spiritual armor per Ephesians 6, being prepared for the next round of trials as they come, as they will come! Because just when we think we're good, in comes an attack. This is what I need to work on. Thank you for exemplifying how to live this out. Praying for you! :)

[@kingdomfirstpeople]

Love the honest and humility. Praise God for your healing! Been listening since Real Talk in high school! Wish I could say when I was frustrated with what I saw or with you that I prayed for you but didn’t. I’m sorry. I am glad you have come through and I repent and have learned too. We are all just people and if believers brothers in Christ.

[@miltysworld]

Thank you for sharing this brother. I have been on this journey myself and have found all of this EXACTLY what you’re saying to be THW WAY. It started with Frank Viola’s Pagan Christianity. I can’t tell you how much this has blessed me

[@danamcmorris788]

Thank you for your willingness to share and use your life to help others (myself included) learn and grown.

[@phinestro]

I use to work at KAA sports camp in Missouri and I remember 116 !b y’all changed my life as a camp counselor and later to see over the years of impact you made ! It’s so incredible ! And the work of which you established from humility.

[@TheTedbear777]

Lecrae! Thank you! I didn't realize that's what I was doing at the time, but deconstruction began for me in January 2016. Thank you so much for being open and sharing your story. I need it.

[@marisa5359]

This is excellent. Incredibly articulate and on point. Appreciate the transparency. Prayers to you.

[@christinerude9287]

I love that you said you are still learning. I have always heard it said the only time you stop learning is when you die.

[@nate90s30]

You’re a legend Lecrae!! Appreciate the transparency and sharing so much of your life! Keep going bro 💪

[@mariahbrown5117]

Wow!! These have been SO good. This transparency is so needed in the church!

[@freddiechapman5274]

Lecrae this is awesome 👏🏼👏🏼thank you for being real and opening your heart to the masses. Appreciate you. True blessing 🙏🏼🙏🏼👏🏼👏🏼💯💯🦾🔥🙏🏼

[@larissamartin9732]

Berakah and Shalom 🙏 thank you for sharing this powerful testimony ❣️ May it be used to bless and help many people🙏❤️ May the Most High God continue to bless your efforts to inform and encourage His children 🙏🥰

[@jazzy_jay_4196]

This was very insightful and encouraging. I've never heard of deconstruction, but that's what I've been going through over the past 3+ years. I thought I was backsliding. To a certain extent I was/did but I want to REconstruct. Thanks for all you do! Your testimony and music have made such a positive impact on my life... I probably would have walked away from Christianity by now... but God.

[@jessbee4571]

My son has walked away from church and Jesus. He told us he doesn’t believe anymore what we believe which is how he was raised …in a Christian home. Just praying for him and believing he will come back to the fold. He needs to find his way back and I know the Holy Spirit can capture a hardened heart and lead them back to truth. As a prodigal mom, I am trusting God, waiting and believing for him to find his way back ☺️ It’s hard but I will love him and continue to pray. Don’t give up if you’re a prodigal parent. God hears us and will work on their heart whether through a divine connection, appointment or revelation… NOTHING is impossible with God!!

[@chelseajones1909]

This has been SO GOOD for my soul. Thank you for sharing, Lecrae.

[@iam_aphe]

This was one of the realest things I've ever heard! My goodness. A lot of what was said was so relatable

[@mblydenvlogs]

After The Music Stops was the first album of yours that I purchased and have purchased every album since! I think I met you once at an Impact Movement Conference. Thanks for your open and honest testimony. Remember, “For a righteous man may fall seven times And rise again, But the wicked shall fall by calamity” (NKJV). In this fallen world, the difference between a righteous and an unrighteous man is not whether they fall or not, but rather what they do when they fall.

[@intuitivedaughtersofgod]

Every moment of this conversation is powerful🔥 “God doesn’t take sides. He takes over.” The Kingdom is worth it! 💎

[@rebeccastephens6447]

I am so happy for you and proud of you. I had been praying and interceding for you. This testimony gives me such hope to keep praying other loved ones.

[@anitakurst]

I truly feels like fellowship is easier in smaller church. I don't see how these mega church can do that. But I do hope we all get back to the heart of wahat it is to be a Christian: be Christ like

[@christopherroyer7635]

Been praying for you since the beginning…I remember the first time I heard your music…my buddy had a burnt cd and told me to listen to it and it created so many opportunities for conversations about God while in the car with so many people…then I learned your story and have shared that with so many people and my admiration for you just continued to grow…I pray for you and pray for your faith to stay strong…you really have no idea how many people you have had a positive influence on bro…trust me you will be rewarded one day when you walk through those pearly gates and I can’t wait to meet you up there!

[@catherinewhisenand5678]

This music was also part of my finding Christ. I didn't want the crappy nerdy Christian music (was into rap etc) then found this and added some to Playlist and was so scared of being made fun of- but it helped my!

[@ebangoosa]

Awwww

[@natalieclem5517]

Thank you so much! I struggled to watch at first, because I judged you. I’m sorry for that. Listening to you changed my perspective as a Christian. I learned so much from your story. God Bless You. 🙏🏼

[@Pastega-]

Been praying and will continue to pray for you! God is real and using you to reach the deconstructed and those that forgot to leave the cornerstone. Be in strength and wisdom and blessing.

[@hawns5192]

Glad to see this. When I first heard him and trip lee and others,16 years ago, I was saying these type of things and fellow brothers and sisters were extremely uncomfortable. I remember me, friends and my siblings were so poor at the time, was like 10 of us in a 2 bedroom but we had fellowship and ate potato tacos (hard shell) with hotsauce 😭😭😭

[@SCC4221]

preach brother!!!!!! your testimony is a sermon to others worldwide.

[@oneinemily]

Man, I really appreciate you Lecrae, and hearing your journey is really impacting my life and my journey with God. God bless you and your family. Been rocking with you from Rehab '10, and all I can say is what a journey! Looking forward to the rest of the podcast.

[@CodyANeal]

Thanks for being real, Lecrae. Your honesty is refreshing and encouraging.

[@ifubeats4063]

Thank you Lecrae... Church hurt is real.. thank you for pointing us to Yahweh

[@Cixtre]

I've never heard of this man until I started to work at my current job. This is the first time I've heard anything other than a song, and I must say he's a very articulate young man

[@jeremybentley6136]

This is a good start...I'm knowing these things too and been also wanting to put these kind words out and put down. Great Job Crae! 👍❤😢

[@kristinfields3598]

I am loving hearing about the healing and freedom that God has brought to your life and heart. It’s not just heard but also felt! Thanks for sharing! This is a reminder that goodness and mercy really does pursue us! Also John 6….when we are His we literally can not be snatched away from His hands ! Praising God for your life bro !

[@EmilioSarabia]

i grew up on you since about 2010. i remember when you felt distant in your music. bring an artist myself i could imagine growing in realtime all while being THE christian rapper. i was praying for you during that time and still am. the fact that you were so real here is so relatable and is a side of faith and edification that needs to be seen

[@atjatj2309]

Thank you for your obedience to God, no matter what has happened. I'm the same age, your an AMAZING MODEL...definitely for our generation❤️ Your an example, showing how God so adores YOU, continue to shine through, shutting that human noise out that's controlling, all around you!!! "Keep eyes on the prize," ALWAYS heaven-bound🙏🏾

[@dorian609]

Thank you Lecrae. You are a light my brother. Keep doing what you’re doing. I learn so much from you and get so much inspiration from you. Thank you brother. 🙏🏾

[@Jesusgirl1220]

Amen and amen. God bless you and your family. Keep speaking truth. It’s contagious 😊

[@shelbydrake6064]

This was powerful. I enjoyed it very much and relate to it a lot. ❤

[@itsNoLimitCJ]

It’s crazy that Album all things works together literally brought me through a storm this year, God will use you sometimes to show his wonders even if your not at your best

[@chikedonaldibewuike4867]

This was so wholesome. Thank you for sharing your journey in this video. Thank you for making us all know we're not crazy.

[@godsgrl6]

Amen. Thank you for your testimony! I love your music!❤

[@stephengilbreath840]

I appreciate the transparency bro. Love you man

[@user-rw4jk2of8d]

This is why I relate so much with his projects ❤

[@throughhiseyes22]

Thanks, man! I’m no stranger to the pharmaceutical world and am finishing a memoir about it and Jesus ability to get me through. Sounds like you know. He’s so faithful. I’m so sorry that doctor did that. …. Ugh.

[@Stellathediamond]

Thank you Brother for your vulnerability and authenticity. I also want to thank you for the wisdom you shared in this video. Your testimony blessed me! Cheers to your healing. This will help many including myself. God bless you much Love ❤️ 🙏🏽❤️

[@GP-xv3wk]

I'm so happy that I've found you. You are one of the deep thinkers that Christianity needs today.

[@marlenegrayspeaksart]

Wow! That’s crazy! All things work together is my favorite album and 8:28 encouraged me on many days. God was still using you despite yourself. Just like all of our heroes of faith in His Word. None is perfect not one. Amen! He’s amazing!

[@ifubeats4063]

Aint He good 😊.. Steffany Grezinger said God will show up despite "us" for those who need Him.

[@envrie9423]

American Jesus is an accessory. The real Jesus is a friend, Lord, & Savior.

[@Insulated4Christ]

Thank you for sharing Lecrae. So powerful. Bless you my brother💪🏾

[@jolookstothestars6358]

Yes sir! I was 26 when I got saved, I'm now 54, I have been saved for more than half my life. My analogy: what kind of screen do you want on your window that you sleep by at night? One with big squares so big insects can get through and bite you? No you want a screen with very small holes so the fresh cool air can refresh you but stop the insects that want harm you. The more you know and understand God's word the smaller the squares become and the less lies that get through that want to harm you. So if that Bible is collecting dust on your bed side table you have a screen with big squares ⬛. ❤ your analogy about being away from your wife....IT IS SO TRUE!! Appreciate you.

[@carriecooksey]

After the Music Stops was a big deal in my walk with Jesus. ❤

[@Epicgamer_Mac]

Lecrae I have certainly sensed something in your recent music that really reflects your walk with Jesus. You almost seem more… real now. I wonder if it’s because of everything you went thru? 😊 Praise God for your healing ❤️‍🩹 🙏

[@cutrightsi]

So thankful for you locate being someone speaking on things I am dealing with personally… and so many others are.. it became a lonely depressing state.. you have helped me through many many things

[@homegrownfitnessequipment4602]

Borther. I hope to God you read this. Your music was in my ears for the first couple years I began to walk with the Lord. All I listened to was rap and you gave me the ability to rap and praise my Lord and Saviour. May the burning in ur heart for Jesus Christ consume you and me in these coming days . I partner with you in prayer right now!!!