Skillet's John Cooper Was Once Told to 'Disassociate from Christianity' - His Response Is Beautiful

[@danielpoorman1758]

We are not ashamed of Jesus! Good job brother!

[@CeCelia1978]

Exactly!

[@daughteroftheking3220]

Amen praise God

[@willkeasling1526]

But they r when it comes to playing at a secular show with secular bands and I've seen it first hand cause Ive seen them like 4 times.

[@gorrilla187]

The Lord should be ashamed of me, but after all the mistakes I've made, his steadfast love really endures forever. Praise him

[@brycekennedy5935]

​@willkeasling1526 they literally say the same things at secular shows that they do ay christian shows. You would really not like Jesus if you came the conclusion that they are ashamed of him because they played with secular bands. Jesus literally hung out with prostitutes lol.

[@Pterodactylraptor]

Along the same lines...POD got kicked off of OzFest because Sonny wouldn’t stop preaching Jesus on stage. Now that is rockstar in my book.

[@lindavista1776]

One of my favorite true fearless Christian Rockers who puts God first before fame, bless you, John!🙏

[@HeReigns4ever]

Stay vocal about Jesus Christ! You will be victorious! And you will bring a multitude to Truth! Thank you John Cooper!

[@JesusisLord1g]

I really enjoy listening to his podcasts. He is a true man of God, encouraging and courageous, always standing up for the truth of God’s word.

[@CeCelia1978]

Exactly! Even if someone doesn’t have the same religion as Christians. We don’t mind it.

[@CeCelia1978]

And we most certainly don’t mind talking about religion with other people who aren’t the same religion as us. Because it’s a new thing to learn about. Even if we aren’t apart of it. It’s okay to talk about. Most people don’t agree to that though. That person that said that apparently doesn’t agree to others talking about their religion because he told him not to. Pffft, people are always gonna put their religion before anything else unless it’s life or death.

[@Grandmaster_Dragonborn]

@@CeCelia1978That’s because it is. Jesus Christ made that clear.

[@r.tothea.tother.4221]

So glad he's taking a stand. Seems Lauren Daigle was easily swayed to leave Jesus out of her message. She has a true gift. I hope she follows this guy's example and comes back to her roots.

[@joshmckeon8582]

i have had the honor and privilege to meet John multiple times !!. the undignified love that he has for Jesus is something I don’t see in the Christian music industry now from other artist. that one of the many things I respect and look up to John about !!. now Lauren Daigle I’m not surprised she fell away. i think it’s ridiculous that K Love and all those stations still play her . I suggest they read the article where Lauren said that

[@misswinnie4.8]

@@joshmckeon8582 I don't follow Lauren or her music. Do you have a link to her beliefs?

[@darlenemckay265]

Love their music and have seen them in concert a few times! They are an amazing group with awesome music, and this coming from a 60 year old woman!

[@misswinnie4.8]

Cool beans!!!! Thanks for sharing.

[@CruelMask]

This is why I listen to skillet, never giving up faith and believes for the popularity

[@VioletFlowerz]

Praise Jesus and raise your voice! You are being heard and Christ is exalted! ❤ Skillet

[@tipperny76]

" I just can't seem to make myself conform to what the world wants me to be. But the difference doesn't hurt me anymore. I know they'll welcome me, where I am going..." these are priceless lyrics in Glen Campbell's song " Where I Am Going ". Hold fast, and stay the course, brothers and sisters in Christ! Jesus is coming soon, to take us out of this desperately wicked world forever! Hallelujah!

[@Futureyeti3]

This is why I love Skillet! They aren't out here for money and fame, they want to spread the truth.

[@shojinsensei]

I'm not religious and still a huge Skillet fan. I just want people to be who they are and I know their music helped a lot of people through hard times, no matter if they're religious or not.

[@meganbaute4254]

“I’m at war with the world cuz I ain’t never gonna sell my soul. I’ve already made up my mind, no matter what I can’t be bought or sold”

[@Moviefan2k4]

"Awake and Alive" is still a phenomenal song.

[@jesusfreak3966]

If this man u talk about knew Jesus like I do he'd understand ✝️✝️✝️

[@glenn1611]

I thank God every day that He didn’t disassociate from me.

[@JakeMillerWirehair]

Of course! God will never forsake us! ^_^

[@apexpredator958]

Amen brother. Keep spreading the gospel

[@suehaig2296]

We are not faithful to God if we don’t talk about Him well done 🙏🙏

[@yeshuahamashiach1645]

We have a choice to make. Do we believe the World or do we believe the Lord? We have to live in this world, but we are smart to discover how not to be of the world. Because the fact of the matter is that you can’t serve both. You will either serve God or you will serve the world.

[@richardfaust8926]

Saw Skillet at Soul Fest 2022 in Gunstock NH. past weekend not a big fan of his type of music, but his testimony in the middle of the set was spot on. Thankful that he stands for God

[@gooberfries6692]

I've always loved Skillet, and makes me want to support them even more. We must not bow, we must not bend. Be uncompromising of your love for Jesus Christ, HIS word, and our convictions. That's what's makes us Christians and children of Almighty God. HE is the 👑 crown of praise on our heads. What you mean abandon HIM?! Aint no way.

[@darkincognito3826]

I am sure you have checked out the La palma video from End time productions.😀

[@gooberfries6692]

@@darkincognito3826 not yet but I saw that in my feed. Going to watch it now. Thx

[@jemimahendricks8422]

Big fan of Skillet, bless you!

[@toomanyhobbies2011]

Don't abandon Christ because he will never abandon you. Our life on Earth in Christ will lead to everlasting life with Christ in heaven.

[@ChristianMotivationMedia]

👑And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away." Revelation 21:4

[@sarahlantto8913]

Wow. This is amazing. I’m super impressed. This makes me super encouraged to share my faith -just Jesus- even more!!! Wow.

[@Sycosoulreaver]

The enemy has the most discreet disguises... You overcame the enemy whether your advice give knew he was doing his will or not.

[@wesleymarkmusic403]

Wow, great interview John. Thank you for staying true to Jesus and your convictions. We aren’t called to be famous but to make Jesus famous.

[@deanmiles9473]

Romans 12:2 KJV And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

[@amyhellerford9422]

Thank you John Cooper / Skillet!! NEVER keep quiet about Jesus !!

[@misswinnie4.8]

Thank you Cooper Stuff. Thank you!

[@EvanAlmighty76]

The spirit moves us.

[@connecteavity]

We live them so much! We just went to their concert in Dubuque Iowa, you can feel the Holy Spirit on a concert! it was amazing, so cheering and encouraging to that band serving the Lird this way.

[@RebeccaKeepper.eXpRealtor417]

Hey great Skillet. Jesus is alive! Amen! Great musician, God bless you man

[@synthblokiacomposerwales]

Amazing never keep your voice for the Lord silenced

[@klaritydawn]

I'm sooo Proud of You! 🎉🎉❤ I'm going to listen to your lyrics and songs!

[@82raptor]

I am a huge pan head and most of my favorite songs are faith based like "brave", "lions", "anchor", and the list can go on. The fact that they are a Christian band not afraid to talk about Jesus is what turned me on to them. I am glad that God heard John "whispering in the dark"!

[@jrbird7571]

I love this! I remember discovering Skillet in the early `90s? ... the memory of my son and I listening to the self titled cassette, song by song and loving it! All these years later does my heart good to hear this interview from John.

[@pauljnolan76]

Way to go, John!!

[@johnwanda2973]

God is good!!! ❤❤❤

[@Drummer2585]

i already had alot of respect for this man and his strength in his religion but after hearing this ive got even more for him know

[@Saints_ravenfortheRainbow]

I'm grateful that they didn't stop. They have been around singing about Jesus and love helping me stay optimistic while hurting really bad.

[@savedbymylovegodthelordjes8394]

praise the Lord and God bless you all glory be to the HOLY TRINITY forever and ever amen

[@countdracula.666]

God bless you John Cooper

[@Justin-mz4qr]

I’m not religious and don’t believe in anything I haven’t seen but I’ve always thought the fact Skillet is a Christian Metal/hard rock band just makes them cooler. Being openly christian seems to be a rebellious thing nowadays🤘🏻.

[@Lazy_eye_blobFish]

Exactly it's kind of funny cuz Alice Cooper pretty much said the exact same thing what's more rebellious than rock and roll than becoming a Christian, that is literally the most rebellious most rock and roll thing you can do. So the fact that these industry people are telling them not to be Christian well they're being rock and roll by doing the exact opposite of what the industry says to and that's funny.

[@TheMeJustMe75]

Got a lot of respect for John, Dave Mustaine and Alice Cooper and Brian Welch. They all never shy away from talking about their faith in Christ.

[@gerardovallecillo3246]

Thank u for Sharing, is good to know that is people who love God more than everything!!!

[@brentgray9388]

Thanks John for being a Lion. Only God knows. Take care and God Bless. =)

[@davidhunter2393]

I've been to the concert that they played

[@rakdoxx873]

I am an athiest and I love skillet. Removing Jesus from the lyrics, is like removing the core aspect of the band, it should never happen.

[@matt_Guitar0734]

As someone who isn’t religious and is a big skillet fan I see this as an absolute win, bros staying true to himself

[@dawidjanik545]

respect

[@Marie-ds9ws]

Amen! Real brother in Christ !

[@paulmartin8588]

Love this

[@JakeMillerWirehair]

Never stop, Mr. Cooper! Never stop Skillet and never stop, POD! ^.^

[@joy-jr7dg]

Thank you for spreading the word of God's grace 🙏✌️

[@gbssurvivor130]

I just cannot love Skillet more!!!

[@laurenkwarren]

Praise God! Praise God for the faith and FAITHFULNESS He placed in John Cooper. God had raised him up for such a time as this. If you haven’t listened to John’s podcast, “Cooper Stuff”, I definitely recommend it. John is standing up tall in the land of giants, by God’s Grace. Pray for him and his family as they are swimming upstream.

[@a-ddaigrepont3375]

Man this why I love this band !

[@khosrofSetrak]

You are a true brother in Christ.

[@johnanderson3475]

i dont care either way but i can respect a man who is true to himself and loyal.

[@clintonbeers3994]

Jesus Christ is the way , never deny him in front of others, or he will deny you in front of the father.

[@DanoMano1987]

Good job John! You did the right thing.

[@paulreuben7343]

excellent....stay strong

[@BoomTheEchidna]

god loves you john!

[@theredking09]

I freaking Love this man!❤

[@fathomisticfantasy2681]

This guy probably speaks volumes where most could not. Not because they can't, but their goals do not line up for their ministry.

[@NathanH83]

Amen

[@ThunderousNinja]

Always liked his music. I'm glad he stands by Christ

[@kyann9669]

love love LOVE

[@Stew-D1987]

You have featured on the big time as wwe theme at certain times you guys are definitely huge

[@alexisfarmer4543]

Im a recovering alcoholic and drug addict and I have always been into everything bad but I promise you

[@jonathanhollier3314]

He’s a real one ❤💯💪

[@RichardTodd-sf4zt]

We need more people like you in the world in Jesus' Name Amen 🙏

[@texdiddyable]

What a based King 👑

[@michellehouston9281]

But to bare your soul is what music is about. Jesus is the defining aspect of a Christian soul, so to bare your soul is really talking about Jesus! Don't stop talking about Him! You made the correct choice!❤

[@shanealvarez]

Wow skillet❤

[@tatianasierota3391]

Wow keep that faith up, brother. Jesus loves you and want to spend eternity in heaven with you.

[@njflyersfan74]

This is awesome. Never be ashamed of your faith and belief in the holy Trinity.

[@JomarHilarioIdeasThatProsper]

The advise sounded like it came from the 40 Days in the Desert phrasebook.

[@michellegonzalez8314]

That the problem..some people don't take Jesus seriously!

[@RockMusicBoy09]

See he doesn't care that he and his band can be more famous He likes to play music and talk about God. So he put them together. He doesn't care what people thinks

[@crystalhowley4259]

We are called to speak the gospel to the nations… what good is a lamp that is covered up? It needs to shine its light in the darkness!

[@SamuelLiu1999]

2011.

[@ronfilkins827]

True discernment is not determining the difference between right and wrong because even fools can do that. True discernment is determining the difference between right and almost right.

[@jacobherman2315]

I agree

[@cliffanderson7544]

Amen!

[@artieanderson604]

JESUS isn't a "religion you do 'good' for," it is a "relationship." Jesus is the Son of God; either you have a personal, one-on-one, transforming "relationship" with Jesus or you have NOTHING. No religion, no religious belief will ever transform a human being: but JESUS: the human-God link; the living Word of God incarnate in human flesh; the ONLY door--only path--only link through which a human being can access Almighty God can transform human beings. As a human being, one either goes through Jesus or one does not access God.

[@liamrondeau4675]

It’s still a religion. James 1:26-27 says so, but it’s a religion that is undefiled.

[@samuelpancake4084]

Live by God and your life will fall in line

[@cillianennis9921]

Like I'm not a Christian but I agree with him that he's better being open. Like he's a Christian rock band leader but most people will not realise its Christian rock till its pointed out. Making it the best Christian rock band by its subtly in lyrics.

[@jacobmonster7721]

I should give skillet more time

[@willkeasling1526]

Seen them play a Christian concert and a secular show with secular bands and he didn't talk about Jesus at the secular show like he does at Christian shows so he contridicted himself.

[@Voughnfox]

The Righteous Lived by Faith, continue to Lived by Faith, Die by Faith and Practices. In the gospel it says "No one who denies the Son has the Father; whoever acknowledges the Son has the Father also."

[@johnpollard4415]

😢Talk about a real OG.

[@jonsumner5899]

If someone said that they sure don't understand the music John Cooper and skillet. Because it is so linked to Christ that they literally cannot be separated

[@keaton_jb_meme_central]

So many of his songs do leak to God and Jesus. One of his most popular, Feel Invincible, obviously does. The line “You make me feel Invincible” is such an obvious hint towards his love for God.

[@jonsumner5899]

@@keaton_jb_meme_central the song that pretty much made me a panhead cannot be more blatantly a product of John Cooper's faith Best kept secret

[@matthewfrasca5248]

If we deny Jesus , were powerless and lost.

[@matthewfrasca5248]

NEVER STOP SINGING OR TALKING ABOUT JESUS ( JEREMIAH 20:9 )

[@libertykatrkm]

Ya Got the Real Deal Christ Relationship = Live it out Loud! … don’t get twisty Liars we aren’t ! Good Testimony

[@monical2840]

When you sing about Jesus, you only reach the ones who already believe. That is called "worship music". When you mask Jesus in your lyrics, your ministry can help bring an unbeliever to faith. "Jesus" is a trigger word to the secular mind. It can automatically turn a person away. The producer that approached him was right. But to each his own. Everyone's walk will look different.

[@gissie391]

No cause some of us looking for Jesus.

[@maxpalmer3212]

✝️✝️✝️

[@SamuelLiu1999]

Democracy.