Russ Taff's success in the Christian music world came on the heels of years of abuse. He relied on God's intervention to break free.
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@j.sabien19033 жыл бұрын
Im black from the hood, but i grew up on this dudes music. I love the song "I cry", " Were u there", " The Lord came Through". Beyond grateful for this testimony i was raised by christians yet under physical & emotional abuse.
@gailbowman16903 жыл бұрын
I am so sorry, thank God for Russ Taff's music, he is such an amazing singer. And what a testimony!
@godsrevolver97372 жыл бұрын
I was raised that way, as well. I'm no longer a Christian, but I do still enjoy enjoy music sometimes.
@j.sabien19032 жыл бұрын
@@godsrevolver9737 I get it 💯 I don't go to church but I still believe in Father, Son, Holy Spirit. I respect your decision Christianity has failed many ppl. I just think that Christ & his teachings have not failed.
@michaelm7815 Жыл бұрын
Powerful stuff I just started listening to him and let me tell you he really is something
@Lauricella715 жыл бұрын
Yeshua’s grace, compassion and tremendous love for all of us is so incredibly overwhelming.
@velondabe68685 жыл бұрын
I went through the same thing as a Pastor's Daughter. But, Jesus brought me through it! I'm occupying until He comes!!!!!!
@robbietomberlin2265 Жыл бұрын
Russ changed my life! God worked, as He always does, through a broken vessel. Thank God everyday for this man's life and ministry.
@pamelabroce99734 жыл бұрын
To me Russ really knows Jesus. That's what I have learned I can tell Jesus anything, that's what Russ did as a child when he went to the church to pray. God bless him
@keinothompson5 жыл бұрын
I am moved by this testimony. I can agree with Russ when he said that God will move heaven and earth to sow me his love for me.
@dougroberts98215 жыл бұрын
As a teenager, when Russ left the Imperials and Greg X Volz left Petra...it felt like my life was over. Lol. Thanks, Russ, for keeping your ministry going despite years of struggle!
@jojourias6766 Жыл бұрын
Gay gay
@powrpak24 жыл бұрын
God bless this man of God. I've been listening to his music since the 80's, and his ministry is still blessings me to this day!
@geraldfields44695 жыл бұрын
Now THIS is true power. what a testimony! Jesus, Jesus precious Jesus!!!
@mauded27093 жыл бұрын
As long as we know and love Jesus, He will pull us out any situation. We get strength from Christ Jesus even when it doesn't feel He is there. Keep on going Russ and Tori and the kids. One day everything will be revealed and we will get answers. May God guide you and your family every day. We are all children of God. Spread the Word and listen to The Holy Spirit. Love in Christ Jesus. South Africa
@mknalgas17582 жыл бұрын
I also got tears, hearing this story again. Thank you Russ for sharing your story. We all can see the love of God. Jesus our Saviour!!
@happyolddude2 жыл бұрын
Russ, when I hear you speaking my mind remembers all the troubles I had with my father. He was an alcoholic who did not believe in God and did nothing but belittle me until he died in 1964, He left so many scars both inside and outside. We could not bring friends home in fear of him coming home so drunk he could hardly walk sometimes. He NEVER showed me any empathy and pulled me out of school when I was just 15 so I could go and earn money which he took to drink. My Mother had the greatest gift in 1964. My father died and she lived until 1994 doing what, when and how she wanted, not how he demanded. All through this time and with the help of my beautiful mother and our lord Jesus Christ i am now 74, have a wife of 54 years and two great sons. I never touched either of my two boys as punishment and have never touched alcohol! My father continually strapped me around the backs of my legs and I have the scars to prove it. I thank my mum, my wife and our Lord! Russ you inspire me with your story and your music especially songs like 'We Will Stand and Ain't No Grave'. Thank you for everything.
@GentlRebel5 жыл бұрын
Now I understand where his song I Still Believe came from. It has been my mantra following the death of my young son. Some people turn away from God in the face of tragedy. I have needed my faith more than ever in the face of my tragedy because nothing else makes sense. It is so moving to hear that Mr. Taff's history of abuse and pain made him turn to God, not away from Him. Thank you, Mr. Taff. I, too, still believe.
@73895 жыл бұрын
That entire album was him expressing his personal pain, it is one of my all time favorites.
@NoNo_IStay2 жыл бұрын
One of those actually on the narrow path. 63% of the world population claims Christianity. 63% aren't going through a narrow gate.
@cpeace78845 жыл бұрын
Beautiful. God is so good. HE knows exactly what we need, when and how to do it. HE is the God Who healeth thee. Anen
@Sundayschoolnetwork2 жыл бұрын
Such a beautiful story of how God can redeem our darkest moments.
@chrislawson79835 жыл бұрын
I wasn't raised in church,but my 3 older siblings were,I was told to say my prayers before sleep, even when Mom was drunk, really confusing to a kid.I was born again at 18 then the race is on, now 30 odd years later to know a savoir who listens to me in answering prayers, there's no words but lift my hands in praise.
@Revivaloftruth4 жыл бұрын
Keep giving the glory to God, Russ! If we endure to the end (trust Christ to the end, no matter what comes) we'll be with Him Forever. One Big Happy Family, in Father God's house, Forever!
@tammeleemburg8206 жыл бұрын
Lord Bless Russ Taff more and more. Thank you for your testemony. I needed it to hear.
@bosse6415 жыл бұрын
Love his voice. ...one of the best.
@markharris21172 жыл бұрын
While we all know that Russ was truly suffering during his time of his greatest success, it's somewhat incumbent to recognize that Russ's voice was and is one of the best voices in rock, pop, and contemporary christian music, mostly because his art and craft was so personal in it's presentation, always honestly representing who he was at that moment, at that time, and within his own soul. Now that we all know the real story, we can easily turn the somewhat glib rendering of his 'soulful' delivery in his voice into the actual pain he was experiencing at that time - just look at his eyes during this delivery - is so clear in retrospect. This was so clearly his own personal and soulful request being offering to his God - he was offering his own personal confession coupled with his request to be healed. Even while he was hiding, this is truly an honest and heart-felt 'pouring-out' of his deepest feelings, played out for us all in real life - if only we knew - but then again, many of us already knew because Russ is just as human as the rest of us. Hat's off to Russ for being so honest and open through his art and craft while at the same time hiding his pain - truly, truly, truly the mark of a true artist. Thank you Russ - you communicated so very, very, very truly. It can't be hidden from God, from you, and from us. You are truly an artist of the highest level.
@MrVarkeyengland5 жыл бұрын
An anointed singer.
@jesusanchorofmysoulkatheri36485 жыл бұрын
✝️💟🙋🏼♀️🙏🏼🕊what an overcomer!! Heaven bound Russ💝
@michellecita5 жыл бұрын
I was in tears watching this. God bless you
@aranit695 жыл бұрын
praise the Lord , God bless you Russ , thanks for your music and voice you dedicated to the One who loves and saves you .
@farmdog37135 жыл бұрын
God heals the brokenhearted! 2 Corinthians 1 3-5
@livemusic14225 жыл бұрын
Praise God! What a Awesome testimony! Russ you are a wonderful blessing to the Kingdom of Heaven! Jesus Christ loves you more than words! Your family loves you and I your sister in Christ love you! Can't wait to meet you when we are home with our King! ❤❤❤
@stephanietimmerman75966 жыл бұрын
so beautiful!! so poweful!!. God we praise You!! Thank you for sharing your life with us.. Thank you for how you radiate the love of Jesus Russ..
@believeinyourself88955 жыл бұрын
You have a wonderful talent and God has totally blessed you
@carolynabshire47616 жыл бұрын
This is why his voice is so anointed by God .... God is still using this man to reach so many .. His music truly touches the soul ...
@HISandHISAlone3 жыл бұрын
Exactly, I was just thinking that! I just finished watching Resurrection. The song played at the end, In Moment of Light, captured me. I mean there's a tangible anointing upon that song!!!! I went searching for the singer, and found it was/is Russ Taff. However, I can't find his version on KZbin. There is a pretty good cover, but it doesn't have the passion, grit, and anointing heard in Russ' because he's truly walked through the fire with Abba Father, Y'shua/Jesus and Holy Spirit! Father thank You for the gift Russ is to the 'body,' and for healing his heart completely, IJN 🛐🕊🔥🎶💯
@arethamorgan66132 жыл бұрын
@ Carolyn Abshire. Russ has a single called " Medals". If your not familiar with it. You might want to, pull it up and listen to it. It's a beautiful song glorifying Jesus. Trust me, it's worth listening to. So enjoy. 😊
@sryburn6413 жыл бұрын
RussTaff’s music caught my attention early on with the Imperials. In my teen years his solo cassettes moved me a lot. I think it was because you could hear some kind of beautiful relationship with pain that I couldn’t understand at the time. I only knew that his voice had a yearning and sincerity that was lacking in hard rock/metal/thrash, which was mostly what I listened to. My story is long and full of failures. I still fall down hard often but I never stop believing in the Lord. Russ Taff has played a part in me wanting to keep on. He’s the real deal and I believe 100% in his love for Christ.
@michelledean52435 жыл бұрын
Wow, a lot of people need to hear this story. Love you Russ. Keep singing for Jesus.
@lissettesbloom82235 жыл бұрын
Not even Christian families are perfect that’s why we all need Jesus’s mercy
@TheMaryam18914 жыл бұрын
my mother was not perfect so we had to be
@barbarasunday35143 жыл бұрын
I think that's why God used him to reach me when I was in my very worst fight with myself. Russ Taff and Rich Mullins probably saved my life when I was 18 and 19.
@dr.donald6 жыл бұрын
Thank you Russ Taft for your life of service to Jesus. The song you sung, "Praise the Lord," sustained me through 27 years of prison and brought me home back to my family. I wept as I heard your testimony and the heavy burden you carried for so many years that was lifted by that dying preacher and the Lord Jesus. Keep singing that love song and continue to share what God has done for you, not only through the mountain top experience but through the valleys as well. I met you many years ago at a music conference when you sat next to me at our meal together and you were so gracious and encouraging. God bless you and your beautiful wife.
@700club6 жыл бұрын
Praise God, Donald! Thank you for sharing your testimony with us.
@dr.donald6 жыл бұрын
@@700club Thank you for the 70O Club which blessed me so much through those difficult years.
@roseaguirre2786Ай бұрын
I first saw Mr. Russ at Cornerstone with Pastor Matt, and his testimony touched me so much. God bless him for we are healed by the Lamb and our testimony.
@jonhantsbarger61965 жыл бұрын
I think it is common that people do not know the pain that some of those on stage serving the Lord have been dealing with for years
@ryanfreer775 жыл бұрын
I didn’t really like much contemporary Christian music growing up, and still don’t. Only a handful stood out to me, like REZ (Resurrection Band), early Petra, Larry Bryant, and Billy Crocket. But Russ Taff’s work was-and is-far different and beyond anything else in the genre...reaching me in ways many others never have. I think back specifically to one of his solo albums, “Medals” which resonates more powerfully today than it did even in the 80s. Most of the tracks on that record have a special magic. His rough and raspy, yet beautiful voice is something I can only liken to singers like Peter Gabriel or SEAL. Just an amazing talent.
@757Church5 жыл бұрын
What a great testimony. The power of a Father's blessing! Great interview, Wendy!
@ruthworman27339 ай бұрын
Russ the lord had his hands on your life your whole life. Praise God he followed you and never left you alone. You are so much stronger today because of of all the pain you endure your whole life. Praise God 👏 you have been set free. 🙏 God bless you and your family ❤️❤️🙏🙏🙌🙌 because God is love !!!!! Amen 🙏
@700club9 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing those kind words for his life and testimony.
@theoracle5265 Жыл бұрын
Your a very strong lady for holding back your tears and keeping your composure, great job. My Brother Russ our story's are very similar as far as the abuse but our Heavenly Father is waiting to wrap His arms around us and as the scriptures tell us He Will Rejoice Over Us With Singing !
@CorinneDTZ4 жыл бұрын
GOD is always with us no matter how bad the situation
@stevedewberry5 жыл бұрын
Amazing when those abused in the name of Jesus become His loudest trumpets.
@ebriggs34985 жыл бұрын
They weren't abused "in the name of Jesus". They were abused in the name of alcohol, addiction and shame..
@PhoenixRising2515 жыл бұрын
I feel beyond blessed and privileged to have met this man back in the early 80's. Go Russ! 💪👍 I STILL BELIEVE!!!!!!!!!
@KrissiCreates2 жыл бұрын
Just now finding this July 2022 ! What a testimony! Wow! I had goosebumps listening to this! Thank you so much. God bless you and keep you and yours!
@BossSpringsteen696 жыл бұрын
Thank you Russ, for giving to the Lord. This was so inspiring to me to continue walking in my call.
@Arobisme Жыл бұрын
Thank god that nobody believes this religion lie anymore
@reg82976 жыл бұрын
God bless this man
@ab-kw6mx6 жыл бұрын
down in the lowlands... that is one of the best songs I've ever heard ....i used to listen to Russ Taff for hours on end when I first got saved... now I am far away from God so I'm going to maybe start listening to him again....
@JohnW335andTele6 жыл бұрын
a b I would like to encourage you to draw near to God once again.
@babettehebert68445 жыл бұрын
Jesus loves you too! If you were the only person on earth He would have died for you too. Jesus is still there waiting. Just come home. Praying for you
@sunflowersusan36965 жыл бұрын
Hey, I hear what u saying, I listened to russ, fell away and now I'm back, better than ever. You can too!! Hugs to you.
@rachelhillhouse59675 жыл бұрын
My mom passed away 3 years ago. When she did my dad remarried and completely rejected my sisters and me and our families. I just recently have started dealing with anger that I don't understand. I have wondered at times does anybody understand how I feel. After hearing Russ's testimony, I realize that there's hope and healing.
@sryburn6413 жыл бұрын
There is absolutely hope. Just keep getting up when you feel thrown down. Never give up.
@rachelhillhouse59673 жыл бұрын
@@sryburn641 Update on my dad's, my step mother's, and my relationship. God has completely healed and restored our relationships. My dad and I are on good terms and my stepmother and I get along very well. God is good!
@sryburn6413 жыл бұрын
@@rachelhillhouse5967 that He is. I’m happy for you.
@purpleangelwings65795 жыл бұрын
🌳🌱🌳 I feel your pain my brother....i can relate very well with what has happened to you...and i too can testify that through it all iv learned to trust in Jesus Christ ....Russ your annointing annoys the demons on others......its that way for most of us .....thats just one reason the Father tells us to pray for those who persecute you .....🙂....i will tell ya this...i will go out with a song !!! The Lord has changed my name and i am no longer my own ...🙂.....i am forever greatful that He loves me ...unto the ends of the earth !!!! 🌳🌱🌳🌱🌳🌱🌳Russ that man gave you the Blessing you were suppose to recieve from your father....i love it that the Lord made certain you got that ....oooohhhhh how lovely the Lord id and His Great love for His children....thank you Jesus...🌺🌻🌺🌻🌺🌻🌺
@pauldiaz255 жыл бұрын
So touching love the way God use you brother Russ. It was a blessing to meet you at NRB
@youngmusic292 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this testimony.
@lynnstevenson80154 жыл бұрын
LOVE YOUR HEART RUSS💞 SO ANOINTED!
@elizabethsinclair62566 жыл бұрын
.You blessed my soul today!! Thanks for sharing. May God continue using you!
@hazzachannel16 жыл бұрын
I HEARD RUSS TAFF SINGING WITH THE IMPERIALS. I LOVE HIS TRUMPET OF JESUS! TO HEAR HIS TESTIMONY NOW, IT SHOOK ME TO KNOW HIS STORY. HE CUDDA GONE OFF, BUT HE LOVES JESUS! HIS FATHER GOD HOLDS HIM. THANK YOU 700 FOR THIS TESTIMONY.
@stylebudd2045 жыл бұрын
love Russ Taff since the 80s
@analyntambiag9955 жыл бұрын
I am bless to hear this great testimony God bless bro. Russ and family
@lovingkindness03 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing this video. God bless you, Russ. Thank you for being true and for allowing God to continue to use you mightily for His Glory and Praise!
@jew104005 жыл бұрын
I love Russ he is so anointed and so genuine. I get blessed so much by his music , even the songs I thought I didn't like I end up coming back to it months later because it stayed in my spirit.
@hollyfisher88115 жыл бұрын
Oh my gosh~I have always loved Russ Taff's amazing music❤... Our Father in Heaven holds us ALL close, no matter our Earthly Parents:)
@paulaharness84132 жыл бұрын
It’s no mistake that Russ Taff came to my mind three days ago and then, Jesus brought his documentary to me. Wow! I needed to hear his story and hear the voice of God speak to me.
@pamdelong5113 Жыл бұрын
God bless you Russ you are such a blessing to so many people 🙂♥️
@700club Жыл бұрын
Your comment is appreciated.
@peapicker6 жыл бұрын
I'm crying with you, Russ. I had parents that were so similar. High expectations and no support. Thanks for telling your story of God's healing love. I am so grateful.
@mimifiorentino3276 жыл бұрын
Patti Miller q.
@AGM-ts5bb6 жыл бұрын
Praying for your healing. ❤
@paulgavin36035 жыл бұрын
God bless and heal you, Patti
@frevryngrocks93465 жыл бұрын
❤❤❤
@patriciawickholm36175 жыл бұрын
Same for me Patti.
@angelahatfield13655 жыл бұрын
This totally hit home!!!! I felt that when I chose to forgive the nine men who raped and molested me. I remember craving attention and doing what ever it took to get it.... Praise God that i am a new creature and i am unashamed to testify to God's glorious miracles. I am so excited to tell what God has taught me. I am so happy now and I choose to be the Lady that Jesus died for..... I am learning daily! I see miracles and I am humbled by His glory. I had to share because the most beautiful things are happening.
@700club5 жыл бұрын
We are glad that you enjoyed this video and thank you for sharing your testimony, Angela. May the Lord bless you!
@garyclark43655 жыл бұрын
We seen the movie about Russ life on Oct. 30 was a tear jerker.
@markpayne17483 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love Russ Taff, Greg Volz, and Mylon LeFevre. They've been my guardian angels throughout my live. I'm so grateful for them!
@believeinyourself88955 жыл бұрын
It's sad when you're expected to be perfect. Only God is perfect.
@angelenesukhan66656 жыл бұрын
I have known Russ music for such a long time. But I never knew what he went through. I am 😢 too. Thanks for sharing. I was kicked out of the house many times for the Kingdom of God, beaten and molested and I had to forgive my Daddy too. Since I gave my heart to the Lord, He becomes my Dad. He has been taking good care of me. We're going home soon to be with our Father. God bless for great testimony. Keep on serving Jesus
@frevryngrocks93465 жыл бұрын
Bless your heart! I am so sorry! Sending love & prayers!🙏❤
@droid2646 жыл бұрын
This is why Gods grace is soooo Amazing....God Bless you Russ.
@catherinagoodal56957 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing i just started to listen to Rass his connection with JESUS is so strong you can feel it just watching him singing on internet. Cathy RSA
@700club7 ай бұрын
Cathy, thank you so much for watching and for leaving your comment. May God always bless you!
@marvintillis81362 жыл бұрын
awesome man of God his music had a tremendous impact on my life as a christian teenager.
@DougMcDave6 жыл бұрын
My parents followed "The Imperials," when I was a kid. We have even heard them in concert. They were great! I did not realize what he went through!!
@kateflohr96696 жыл бұрын
I always loved the Imperials,they were awesome! Didnt realize his life was so,so hard!
@530MAIDU5 жыл бұрын
What an inspirational biographical story... God surely blessed you with great love and grace!!! Thank you for sharing. 🙏🌟🎼👏🏽
@DONOTS5 жыл бұрын
Good job CBN interview, i cried on part where Russ Taff shared how he forgive his father (see 7.11 mts)
@terryrideout74575 жыл бұрын
Love u russ u r great.
@coralynrojas89344 жыл бұрын
May Russ Taff testimony heal the world!!! God changes negative thoughts because of a wound given by a loved one!!!!
@bjstew80436 жыл бұрын
I’m crying 😥Thank you Russ Taff and 700 Club. Such a POWERFUL TESTIMONY.
@BAn-mu4qe3 жыл бұрын
I am so glad that Russ was freed and that he now knows that God loves him. It does take a while to be released from emotional abuse. I am glad that he was so honest because his testimony will help hundreds of thousands if not millions of people. Thank you.
@lindyjohnson29085 жыл бұрын
A very great man. An example to us all. To God be the glory! Russ is humble , honest and real. His great testimony is giving hundreds of thousands hope in Jesus.
@neat62376 жыл бұрын
God bless you, thank you for sharing💞💟❣💛💖💘💝💗
@bigroy386 жыл бұрын
THE voice!!!
@perstgaard5303 жыл бұрын
Fantastic. 😊.
@Jettguzman6 жыл бұрын
Wow, all his music is powerful as is this message from life experience, that i never new. Best album I still listen all the way through is his 1989, The Way Home, it was wonderful back then as it is now... check it out it’s powerful! It has helped me from my life’s enduring experience.
@nancydecosta85775 жыл бұрын
It takes Jesus too heal...
@0rdinaryPerson5555 жыл бұрын
Amen
@0rdinaryPerson5555 жыл бұрын
I just seen a quote which go with this awesome video - "You Are A Blessing Sent From Heaven Above, A Huggable Reminder 0f God's Unfailing Love." (Unknown)
@annmika5 жыл бұрын
Every one has a story to tell. You can never tell how much a person went through just by looking. We will understand it better by and by.
@tblightningbolt89022 жыл бұрын
congrats Theo!!!!!!
@Emmanuel-gd9hx5 жыл бұрын
I'M SALUTE RUSS TAFF. LORD JESUS ALWAYS WITH YOU BROTHER.
@glennweeks71766 жыл бұрын
God bless him....
@rickcarmack58502 жыл бұрын
Here from Theo von although I have always been a Russ taff fan. Nobody does hold to gods unchanging hand better.
@johannajacobs25525 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing. I was crying.....
@amazonalain6 жыл бұрын
Praise God for yur life.
@donnacreek24233 жыл бұрын
Amazing testimony!!
@JoaoPaulo-xb1ge6 жыл бұрын
russ i love you , Brasil
@ghopkins79286 жыл бұрын
Wow thankyou
@dan82216 жыл бұрын
Powerful!
@falandoaverdade57962 жыл бұрын
LOUVADO SEJA DEUS POR SUA VIDA. LOUVORES LINDOS PARA A GLÓRIA DE DEUS.
@nathangriffin98933 жыл бұрын
Where's my theo followers? We're down this rabbit hole together
@robertwhittemore48726 жыл бұрын
Wow!!! I never knew the pain he was in.
@sandrawilkins19956 жыл бұрын
That is so sad to hear this story, just can't imagine growing up like that
@Marsena4 жыл бұрын
WOW! What a testimony! I'm SO sorry I missed seeing his documentary on Netflix. I wish there was some way my husband and I could buy it. Thank you for sharing your journey with us, and for raising awareness of abuse in the Christian community!!!
@patriciawickholm36175 жыл бұрын
My father wasn't a preacher or an alcoholic. However, many of his behaviors are the same as Russ's dad. I often said that my dad had characteristics of an alcoholic. I was 50 yrs. before i began to believe I was "enough". God Bless Russ.
@tonygville29692 жыл бұрын
We're just a bunch of Ragamuffins working out our Salvation in Fear and Trembling 🙏 Viva Cristo Rey 💪🙏