Mark Lowry: The Story Behind Mary Did You Know | Kirk Cameron on TBN

Takeaways: Mark Lowry rejoins Kirk Cameron to tell the story behind his popular Christmas song, Mary Did You Know. It all starts when he was asked to write a Christmas production for his church in 1984.
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[@dawnwatkins6554]

I have said this on other posts with the song that it is a beautiful worship song and should be sung year round, not just at Christmas.

[@daphnebrooks3966]

I fully agree 👍

[@lesleywilliams323]

Our church did it at Easter one year

[@loidapyle8238]

Amen we will sing this song in our worship this Sunday.

[@christianeblough1494]

I have been to an Easter service, where it was song. It truly is a year around song

[@Quercifolia]

I listen to this absolutely stunning version sung by Mark Lowry with backing of Voctave all the time no matter the time of year, day or hour: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q5K1oZiDiZanoLM

[@carolynyoung-jenkins7263]

When you kissed your little baby, you kissed the face of God. Gets to me every time

[@KirkCameronTBN]

Same with us! - The Kirk Cameron on TBN Team

[@SusanRichardsDay]

We shared it with a friend one time and when Michael English sang that line our friend burst straight into tears . I will never forget seeing that .

[@rhyfelwrDuw]

I just wrote that as well, but I deleted it because you've written it 😊

[@jennifursun3303]

@@KirkCameronTBN mine is the blind will see the deaf will hear the dead will live again

[@dustistreet5108]

Me too! My spirit shutters with joy and tears come to my eyes.

[@catherinagoodal5695]

Mark Lowry your song touches my heart so deeply, nobody can sing it the way you do, but the tenderness, compassion in the song only you can sing it that way. Thank you and God bless RSA.

[@debifritzsd]

My husband and I love listening to Mark Lowry. He shares truth in the best ways. Thank you for the 2 chats you did with him. You are both a blessing.

[@carlsails58]

Greatest Christmas Carol written during my lifetime.

[@bigtenor62]

Mark, I have loved this song, like so many others, since the first time I heard it. As a vocalist, I could see the possible impact of hearts and minds when people hear this song. I have also performed it 2 or 3 times and people were stunned by the words. Kirk I have lots of love and respect for you as well. You have enetertained me, and blessed me over the years. BTW Mark, You don' know me but you know My Mother-in-law. She used to sing with your Mama and she even babysat you lol. Miss Dean said you were just as crazy as a youngster as you are now LOL! God Bless You Sir!

[@debrakeeler2816]

Mark’s “Just Whenever” goes live “just whenever he feels like it” and it is so amazing to participate with!! He is such a blessing in my life!! I try to catch every live but if I can’t make it, I can watch the replay! At age 69 I grew up singing hymns in church & it’s unbelievable how many I remember not only the tune but also the words for probably well over 50 hymns! I also love Contemporary Christian Worship music too because I was young enough still during the beginnings of worship music in Southern California at Calvary Church Costa to be part of that as well. God has always used music in my life to reach my heart for Him!! I’m so grateful to Mark Lowry for all he has done through his channel!! ❤😊❤

[@trumax33]

The first time I heard "Mary, Did You Know?", it was on the radio in 2005....sung by Wynonna Judd & Kenny Rogers.....and I burst into tears. My daughter was only 8 at the time and didn't understand why I was so distraught. EVERY time I hear it, no matter who is singing it, I cry. Reading so many comments about this beautiful song bringing others to tears makes me feel better! My heart breaks when I think of young Mary, holding her beautiful baby....and I have to wonder: how much DID she know? God bless Mark Lowry!

[@Lazydaisy646]

I love the kenny Rogers version, its beautiful

[@maryannbergeron9531]

I just heard the Kenny Rogers version today. This song always brings me to tears. It is so beautiful.

[@robinretzack7202]

Two of my favorite men! Kirk Cameron and Mark Lowry!! Mark, that song has been in my favorites for more years than I can count!

[@tillabezuidenhout6460]

My favourite song of all time!!!!! 😊

[@reikochinen2106]

One of my favorite songs, not just at Christmas but all year long.

[@Skipp28TN]

What a great thought and lyric. Brilliant work Mark. Indeed. You have left this world w something ever lasting

[@WRVCaringCompassionateLoving]

I get so overcome hearing this I cant stop crying Love Jesus so much!

[@elainekunde4773]

What an excellent song!

[@JohnKruse-tm2rk]

I couldn't help but notice the bug assault gun on the table in the back ground. It fits Marks personality😁 I love it. God made him special.

[@kellydinitz6727]

All time favorite Christmas song!! I cry every time!!

[@ukulelepraises]

What a Delightful -Insightful Interview. Thank you Kirk Cameron. Special thanks to Mark Lowry. Not just for the one hit WONDER, but for the inspiration. You never know how God is going to use you. I ain't dead yet either! 🕯️

[@VickiObermiller.]

I love you you are just such a inspiration to us and I just love that's my favorite song Mary did you know all year long and don't get to hear it enough praying for your ministry

[@svollin9876]

I have been very blessed by this conversation. Thank you and God bless!

[@barbaranance7797]

Love this song. Mary Did You Know ❤ Love Mark Lowry for writing it. He truly loves to talk about Our Lord Jesus. And spreading the love of Jesus Everywhere. GodBless Mark for listening to Our Jesus Christ. ❤❤❤❤

[@nancyh.7947]

This song has touched me like no other.....I can't talk about it, sing it or hear it without crying. Imagine raising a baby into a man who will be the salvation for generations to come. WOW, just Wow.

[@thompsonsmith7798]

Hello Nancy

[@CarinaPiersay]

My favorite version (and the first one I ever had) is by Kathy Mattea. Stunning!

[@nlwh1947]

This is my favorite song EVER!

[@evelynjohnson1193]

❤❤❤❤ I have no words it's beautiful lovely I really love it

[@wlonsdale1]

This song makes me bawl with gratitude

[@JackieSuz917]

God bless you Mark - u crack me up! Merry Christmas!!

[@We-Fly-Soon_Sister]

Beautiful song.

[@joanromasko957]

My favorite song,powerful, beautiful

[@myrnarodriguez393]

Love this The song is amazing and it’s a blessing.

[@proudchristian77]

Ill bet his hugs were like wow ! Way pretty song , heart felt song , you know He plants the seeds , waters the seeds , loves on the seeds & they grow , without him , nothing grows , I know that, no baby , when he got up after being taken down, he was resurrected at that point, u know without help , his Heavenly Dad helped him up , how cool was that, yeppie cool, & I hope drug addicts can be forgiven for stumbling when this world helped them to it , 💝

[@Tess-he3qg]

I love you Mark!!!

[@MissOvel1]

I have a lot of questions, too....Did Jesus ever have diaper rash, get sick when teething, etc.... But most of my questions are about Joseph and his feelings and thoughts while watching Jesus grow him up and teaching him carpentry skills, etc....

[@rm2399]

He use to joke about his childhood and how he was a hyper active kid. He’d say every night his mom would tell him “one day, God’s gonna use you.” God sure did use Mark in a HUGE way.

[@tysonpalmer2243]

I love all your music Mark so u are not a 1 hit wonder I love them all

[@rethafreeeman1889]

Markl have not known of very lo long but I am so grateful God lead me to you. You are very special! MARY DID YOU KNOW IS MY favorite song. Love ya

[@beebee9803]

Yes, she KNEW -- but still a beautiful song ❤

[@nathankinman7753]

My favorite version is with David Britton. A strong baritone voice, with an orchestra, followed by hard electric guitar chords during the bridge.

[@jonstahl364]

I have often wondered what this all looked like to Joseph. He was on the edge of this wondrous scene and watching his son, by virtue of acceptance, grow to become the Messiah. His foster son truly was GOD.

[@gingerthomas7469]

It absolutely makes you think of Jesus

[@diydame7863]

"Clean up this mess! Were you born in a barn?" 🤣

[@patriciafortune8200]

He is hilarious.

[@taylorhorrelldavis496]

“She was ready for him to Messi” 😂

[@mikestauffer4274]

The words also really touch me wow

[@shaneharrison4775]

Mary carried the gospel physicaly and literally. That is a fact Mark.

[@mattwruff]

and Buddy is a heck of nice guy...

[@carriewebb5764]

"Jesus, we know you knew" 🤣

[@alexischeong4730]

Love this song!! ❤ However, I believe that Jesus knows everything. He knew when to turn the water into wine. He performed miracles in His time, not ours.

[@JoeMedrek]

My name is Joseph, and I absolutely Know 🤣

[@pattsyorsburn2471]

Wine is grape juice, not fermented, You have new wine or old wine. Wine would ferment if you didn't replace it often. That's what happen to Jacob, he got ahold of old wine.

[@loudlittleroar675]

😂 great interview. I'd love to be friends with Mark!

[@edwardclancy8336]

The human condition is so frail that with all Mary knew she forgot and it is recorded in Mark chapter 4 when Jesus ministry was gaining notoriety Mary and His brothers went to get Jesus and take Him home because He was beside Himself! Imagine thinking that God the Messiah was crazy and needed to be protected from Himself. Remember “When we are faithless He is still Faithful” Mary just like us needed a Savior. Mary did you know? Yes I knew I said so in the prayer when Gabriel announced little me was chosen for His virgin birth! So when we forget we mustn’t be hard on ourselves we have His unconditional Love always and forever! We are Blessed to Rest in Him!

[@williamiannucci2740]

I LOVE YOU MARK. 🙂 AMEN, HIS NAME IS JESUS FOR HE WILL SAVE HIS PEOPLE FOR HE ALONE IS God with us for on the day we will and shall see him Face to Face . 👍 EXODUS 6:3 JOHN 8:56 REVELATION 21:22 JOHN 3:15 and 3:16 ISAIAH 43 : 1 through 12 👍 Praise Glory and Honor to You Almighty God and Father in Christ ✝ . Though We be dead yet shall we Live because he LIVES !!! Let us therefore all Look up calling on the name of our Father , your Father , my Father for it is the Name of the LORD God the GOD the Lord , our God , Hallowed be Thy name Daddy. SHALOM and in him we are Fearfully and Wonderfully made the Children of the Lord God ALMIGHTY for he is Worthy . Selah Amen Shalom AMEN

[@alfa-y-omega]

Do not miss the new video of the Incompressible Love of Jesus: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iIHKiYpphdKDiq8

[@tammyhoushour8070]

The most anointed song ever but only a few singer's give it goosebumps. ..my favorite of all is KATHY MATTEA on her Christmas album and in person I almost went to my knees. Also Jordan Smith.

[@kathylane5934]

It is the most beautiful song. Thank you Lord for having Mark write this song and the music all is beautiful❤

[@mr.ponstan7522]

In 2015 on Christmas night at around 10:45 pm I took up my relationship with God while listening to this song. I haven't stopped searching for more of God. He is my reason!

[@amandadangerfieldpiano]

💓💓💓

[@gbibadeb]

We sang this song in a concert one time, & I was fine during all the rehearsals, but when it came concert time, I couldn't sing it.. all I could do is cry! WHAT A SONG! "This child that you delivered, will soon deliver you!" "When you kiss your little baby you kiss the face of God!" "That sleeping child you're holding is the great, I AM!" Three of the best lyrics! Tugged at this Mama's heart strings to the point of being speechless with tears & chills! What a wonderful, blessed gift God gave to you, Mark, & you've blessed SO MANY of us with it in return❣

[@ritakaye]

Deb, I agree. I love this powerful song. I’d love to sing it but I cry. ❤️

[@julie9589]

I used to sing in churches and people would ask how did I get thru a particularly touching song without crying. I had concluded that I had to "not think" about the words as I sang otherwise the unspeakable grace of God would have me blithering in a puddle and my vocal chords would sproing. 😂

[@revonda5204]

If I could sing, that would happen to me as well! 😭

[@shinesprite4214]

Mark Lowry is one-in-a-million hit "wonder"......... his words & music will live on for eternity!

[@TeresaKayWilliams]

He wrote the lyrics. Buddy Green wrote the music❤

[@nikkijohnson7332]

Gives me chills and tears every time I hear it. Thank you thank you. It is a beautiful testament to our Savior.

[@HoosierHmstrdr94]

I cannot sing this song in public as a solo because I can't separate myself from the words. I choke up every time! Lol ❤️

[@oldermusiclover]

have only done it once but love hearing others sing it makes me cry

[@edebbieb]

Just talking about the song brings me to tears. 🙏🏻 So very beautiful.

[@srodriguez721]

Same here.. I get emotional every time.

[@nancyarchibald9095]

My favorite version is the one Mark sang with Voctave. It's stupendous! Amazing vocally. It's an amazing testimonial because it's sung tenderly, lovingly.

[@thompsonsmith7798]

Hello Nancy How are you doing today?

[@robinskone2261]

The first time I heard it, I was driving to work. I thought it was a lovely song, and enjoy the lyrics but at the end I started crying and nearly drove off the road. He is the Great "I AM!' nothing can top that.

[@Wendyjo123]

Oh my gosh that man is so humble and has every right not to be. That is a beautiful song. He also gave credit where it was due with the music behind it. He is also so funny. You sir truly have left a beautiful legacy in this world not just with a song but by being an example of character traits that God has asked of us. Kirk thank you for interviewing him it definitely was directed by God to do so.

[@goldenslippa]

This is my favorite Christmas song. It made me cry the first time I heard it, and it still does. Thank you so much for writing this song. What a blessing.

[@ryancampbell955]

One of my favorite Christmas songs! I think my favorite version is the one performed by Pentatonix. There's just something about it. Maybe it's because it's a capella, but it gets me every time. I always have to rewind the bridge several times when I'm driving in my car listening to it. "The blind will see, the deaf will hear, the dead will live again..." So powerful, and all the harmonies really elevate it to another level. But it really doesn't matter who sings the song, because it's powerful on it's own. It's really one of those once in a lifetime songs.

[@janellmichael2166]

I have always loved this song, from the first time I heard it. I have often thought it would be a great song to share for Mother's Day. I recently had my women's group to my home for a Christmas brunch. I used this song as part of our devotional. In preparing for this, I got a lot of great info from Rick Renner's series- "Christmas : The Rest of the Story." He did one whole episode on Mary. I shared the video of a "younger" Mark Lowry (LOL) singing it with the Gather Band. It is so powerful. You could feel The Holy Spirit through the screen. I finished with the version of the song done by the people who produced The Bible series that was shown a few years ago on TV. It showed Mary as she was there from the beginning of Jesus' life to the crucifixion and beyond. Our question was, "Are we willing to lay down our own lives to serve the Lord as Mary was willing to do?"

[@bobbicatt]

Mark, This past Christmas Eve ( 2 days ago) I took my neighbor who is a Muslim to my Christian church Shepherd in Porter Ranch Ca for the first time., when Mary did you know played she cried and couldn’t stop she was truly moved . Afterwards she asked me if she could come back with me next week. I think you have made a bigger impact through your song than you know. God bless you for leaving such a strong mark on the world. Thank you.

[@shadowprovesunshine]

Praise God! So awesome 🕊

[@shellythie6227]

MY FAVORITE SONG!!! Especially sung by Pentatonix!

[@barbaranance7797]

I’ve heard others sing Mary Did You Know. They were very good. But I believe there’s No one can sing this song more beautiful than Mark Lowry. The Lord bless him with these beautiful words of our Jesus who came and died and rose again. God has Truly Blessed Mark ✝️❤️❤️

[@thompsonsmith7798]

Hello Barbara How are you doing today?

[@lindamcd1217]

I agree

[@revonda5204]

I love Mark! I love to hear Pentatonix, too. If you haven't heard them, check them out.

[@Templar1129]

YES!!! SHE KNEW!!! Mary is the Mother of God!!! The Bible tells us she knew!!! For goodness sake!!! Protestantism has watered down Christianity into this nonsense!!!

[@jonathansmith9946]

Exactly, read your Bibles people!

[@donmcc6573]

So caught up in your judgment that you can't even enjoy a beautiful song.

[@Templar1129]

@@donmcc6573 You're so caught up in your heresy that you can't even recognize blasphemy when its right in your face.

[@Templar1129]

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[@jonathansmith9946]

@@donmcc6573 I'm not seeking some emotional experience. Worship is ascribing to God His proper worth. It is the response of the heart to the revealed truths of God's Word. Mary knew because it was divinely revealed to her.

[@margueritelosinski3021]

I love this song. I remember hearing it for the first time as a new mother and it had such meaning.

[@iwriteforme78]

Love both of you! Such strong men of God! You are both blessed and are blessings to all of us! ❤🙌🏻🙏🏻

[@davidmcintosh3468]

God bless Mr Cameron and Mr Lowry! They have truly submitted to God and honoured God with their lives! God bless you all!

[@YTDLW064]

This is my FAVORITE Christian & Christmas Song Ever!

[@glorial8955]

I think Mark just hit on his next hit. MARY was the First to Carry the GOSPEL. Enjoy the interview. MERRY CHRISTMAS.

[@michmvp]

I'm the pastor of a church for deaf people. Several times at Christmas I've interpreted this song for them and they love it.

[@joemiller3208]

Kirk, I think that we're going into a great revival. Until then, Merry Christmas, and God bless.

[@cathydemarest3572]

I wrote similar thought in a poem 34 years ago. As I joyously held my infant son in my arms, in the best of conditions. Made me wonder how Mary must have felt to hold a King to keep him warm.

[@thompsonsmith7798]

Hello Cathy

[@qqq1q1qqqqqqq]

"Only my Father and John Hagee know!!" That was priceless!! I never really thought about the song in the sense of the narrative. I listen to the words, and believe they are totally accurate, but as a sit-down chat with the mother of the Creator of the universe......how beautifully overwhelming!!!

[@vickijohnson6125]

I have a recording of 'Mary' and I cry everytime I hear it. My choir sang this song during the service and I cried like a baby. Thank you for the lyrics and the music fits beautifully. Merry Christmas ❤️

[@Darci3333]

This is the most beautiful touching Christmas song ever❤❤❤❤❤

[@electronicnotarystamp235]

Kirk I'm so grateful you took the path that you took. God bless you.

[@betsyhall5094]

I remember when Mark first told this story so many years ago and have passed it on to many friends and others that love this God inspired song---it is definitely a song that is near and dear to all who have any feeling for Jesus. Buddy Green is an amazing musician and song writer---got to love him and his harmonica!!!!

[@hazzachannel1]

IF YOU ARE GOING TO HAVE A ONE HIT WONDER, MARY DID YOU KNOW IS IT! AND BUDDY GREENE’S MUSIC JUST FRAMES THE WORDS SO BEAUTIFULLY.

[@ruthiekintu2109]

And how Mark chips in with bits of PREACHING THE GOSPEL at any opportunity , God bless you Mark

[@preciousditto]

Thank you Mark for this beautiful song. I wanted to share a recording of it my friend did years ago but having trouble uploading it. She is now Singing with the angels. God blesss you and thank you Kirk for hosting your new program!

[@thompsonsmith7798]

Hello Precious How are you doing today?

[@Allin1mom]

Correction, Mary didn’t raised God. She birthed Jesus. Yes, Jesus is the son of God. Jesus is God. We need to be careful with our words.

[@wms72]

Mary knew. Mary knew the Child that She delivered, had ALREADY delivered Her! Ponder Genesis 3:15.

[@aijingshaimawpat5802]

I love the song "Mary did you know" Praise the Lord

[@duckyday1099]

Mark I love your humor. I have wondered the same thing and have so many of the same questions. Thank you for a Christmas Day smile and giggle. ❤

[@winsurfer123]

I thoroughly enjoyed your guest. He's real. I didn't know you posted on here and I subscribed.

[@binithasamuel648]

I had no idea he wrote this song! Thank you for sharing this!

[@Funkafella01]

O Holy night is my favorite Christmas song and I think Mary did you know is one of my favorite worship songs.

[@tammyrogers9129]

I met Mr. Lowery once, he's a genuinely nice person.

[@jq8974]

Seeing this in 2022... Love the song, love this guy! What a twisted, lovely theologian he is. Bless you, Mark. God's definitely not done with you yet.

[@mullets8695]

I sing it often all year round… and when I listen to it I always listen to you. I just found out,now, you wrote it! 😱🤣😂

[@metairieman55]

A brilliant composition, sir! And a wonderful sense of holy humor!

[@lisaengel5243]

She knew.

[@PearlyGates57]

Soo Biblical!!! Beautiful!!!

[@Silva-je3bu]

Most beautiful song ever! Makes me cry. Thank you.

[@tonymalach1804]

Our pastor spoke on excerpts form this song and I pictured Jesus standing over Mark with Jesus hand on Mark’s. Jesus says “Mark, follow my lead”.

[@kellydinitz9766]

“What was it like to teach the Word of God to talk?” Wow!!!