Skillet's John Cooper shares why he decided to start speaking out against liberal ideology

Skillet's John Cooper shares why he began speaking out against liberal ideology.
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[@bravebear02]

This is a huge sigh of relief knowing that Skillet still stands firm beside Christ. Society has evolved into a system where theres no longer a 'right' or 'wrong, but a 'right' and 'almost right'. I'm so glad John clarifies this point and is unashamed about it. With so many of these Christian artists willing to leave their faith for whats evil, its amazing to know Skillet is still walking with Jesus.

[@skilletdominion8113]

👏👏👏👊yes

[@chessenn491]

Heavily disagree. I am sure this will come very disappointing, as it has to me, to a lot, if not most of his fans. His songs, while certainly listed under christian rock don't at all represent anything of the kind if you're not religious, as I'd argue a lot of his fans aren't. So this is very saddening.

[@joannepranata9405]

yet people judge him for his self expression through music, GOD LOOKS AT HIS INTENTIONN!! he still PREACHES THE TRUTH ❤❤ unlike those people who sign hymns but.. THEIR HEART IS NOT ABIDING THE TRUTH! people may JUDGE US but only GOD KNOWS OUR HEART

[@davikleinpaul]

@@chessenn491 I think you don’t necessarily need to be religious to enjoy his music, not even the old ones like alien youth era songs that spoke more directly about Christ and the religious side of the thing

[@brettburton1320]

@JohnCooper and @Skilletband are one of the many influences that brought me to have faith in Christ. I started listening to them right after they dropped Collide. And after listening to them for a few years I found out that they were Christians. That piece of information put a whole new perspective on their lyrics for me. Especially after watching an interview where John was talking about their song Hero, which he said he wrote about Jesus Christ. So I am thankful that they didn't explicitly sing about Christ because I probably would have disregarded them and never started to look for Jesus. God bless them and this world. We all need Jesus.

[@jeffr5552]

I don't frequently come across an interview with Skillet, but when I do I'm always pleasantly impressed by how John presents his beliefs on his Christian faith, and in particular, his theological beliefs. So many Christian artists, when asked even surface levels about their faith, give a bunch of really watered down casual statements that leave you wondering if they even know what salvation is about. It's nice to see someone with a large music platform who actually speaks with depth and authority in the truth.

[@Futureyeti3]

Ever since I heard John Cooper was approached by a music producer and told him he could go GLOBAL, all he had to do was stop preaching Godly stuff. He denied that offer and, to this day, still makes music for Jesus. John has proven he is a loyal follower of Jesus Christ. Love Skillet!

[@calebheinle4025]

John Cooper is a great role model for Christian men! We need more John Coopers!

[@PanheadCentral]

and for females aswell! :D

[@PanheadCentral]

@Benjamin Willis I'm always on John's side tho

[@frozenfury009]

🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 kzbin.info/www/bejne/gKS7k3-mlrKpeJI 🙏🙏 #Let #ME #Tell #You #How #it #Goes #on fr0z3nfury009 #Communtiy #Page very real... crossfire helped save a life no resolve oringal song in which they stated they moved on from... in which the song helped save a life but they killed a life instead... and skillet reuploads it for what? an original song? official audio? not a cover? illegal...

[@a-ddaigrepont3375]

Amen

[@Savagewolver]

Now and forever why skillet is and will always be my favorite band.

[@Captain_Kirk116]

"This John Cooper, he's the real deal." -Mike Huckabee. I listen to his Cooper Stuff podcast every week and the book, Awake and Alive to Truth, is excellent and I love how he used that book as a way to point the reader to the only source of absolute truth in our society, the Bible!

[@frozenfury009]

🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 kzbin.info/www/bejne/gKS7k3-mlrKpeJI 🙏🙏 #Let #ME #Tell #You #How #it #Goes #on fr0z3nfury009 #Communtiy #Page very real... crossfire helped save a life no resolve oringal song in which they stated they moved on from... in which the song helped save a life but they killed a life instead... and skillet reuploads it for what? an original song? official audio? not a cover? illegal...

[@Purespirit777]

The Bible?? The Bible has been so heavily edited and all 27 books of the New Testament were voted into the Bible by the Roman government. There are some truths within the Bible but have to know how to read the Bible but to say the entire Bible is truth is heresy against Common Sense thinking Etc

[@Olibelus]

He speaks a lot of sense. His thinking is very logical and consistent. Big like.

[@macythecleaninglady]

I loved to hear John Cooper’s heart about his stance on the Bible, God and Jesus. He’s not afraid to take a stand for the Word! Guaranteed to continue to listen to skillet for years to come♥️

[@connieclarke9547]

Awesome interview!!Thank you for being real in who you are. The influence you have over young people!!My grandson wanted to come see skillet in concert at Winter jam a few years ago and he told me skillet was a Christian band ,now mind you I’ve heard skillet’s music but never new your band was Christian. I was blown away at the concert. Now I listen closely to your words and watch your interviews. Skillet is water for such a thirsty world. Thank you ❤️

[@NFSjam00]

As someone who became a Christian recently and a former radical leftist, I'm so glad John is unapologetically talking about Jesus and the gospel. Only Jesus can save people because he is the way, truth and life. 🙏

[@AaronHuie]

Welcome to the light mate

[@perfectingpatience]

Keep speaking the truth John! Amazing example of a strong man for Jesus

[@angelanorman892]

So thankful for the stand that John Cooper takes. He is a fresh voice in this generation that is desperately needed! Continue to teach the truth!

[@honestpainters]

If I didn’t like John Cooper I’d hate him. He is so talented as a musician and now we see he is a great speaker, writer, and teacher. I feel like I can’t do anything as well but will try to serve the same God.

[@TriKittah]

Mr. Cooper, you're right. If they're attacking you, then you're doing something right.

[@chessenn491]

What is that logic even

[@frozenfury009]

🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 kzbin.info/www/bejne/gKS7k3-mlrKpeJI 🙏🙏 #Let #ME #Tell #You #How #it #Goes #on fr0z3nfury009 #Communtiy #Page very real... crossfire helped save a life no resolve oringal song in which they stated they moved on from... in which the song helped save a life but they killed a life instead... and skillet reuploads it for what? an original song? official audio? not a cover? illegal...

[@robertgaudet7407]

@@chessenn491flak is thickest over the target

[@tamibrockman4856]

I love that the Lord has given me this band. I don't understand why Christian stations don't play more of your gift . Undefeated has helped me so much especially when the enemy is attacking so strong. God bless them and I pray that any of your books or music God opens doors no man can shut.

[@Savagewolver]

I think that might mostly be skillet’s request. Whenever I listen to skillet’s harder music, I.e. monster and falling inside the black, I’m reminded of when Jesus was eating with the disciple Matthew and how the Pharisees asked why he ate with “publicans and sinners”. While they didn’t say it explicitly, I think skillet’s goal is to reach people that aren’t necessarily born into church, as I had been, or have been around church goers too much in their lives. Music touches many lives, and it draws people together. It’s the perfect platform, really.

[@GradiorDignus]

Man if we all had brothers in person as Solid as John that would be pretty amazing he’s just being obedient to God every morning that’s what’s kept him that’s what will keep him and why I appreciate him

[@nickpatten5263]

Great interview John, and how eloquently you state your beliefs and understanding of the gospel. What a great ambassador for Christ.

[@nickpatten5263]

@@aspieanarchist5439 Really? I was talking about John not Trumps understanding of the bible.

[@brentschmoeckel1420]

Thank you for being the band that skillet is!!!we need more bands like this!

[@frozenfury009]

🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 kzbin.info/www/bejne/gKS7k3-mlrKpeJI 🙏🙏 #Let #ME #Tell #You #How #it #Goes #on fr0z3nfury009 #Communtiy #Page very real... crossfire helped save a life no resolve oringal song in which they stated they moved on from... in which the song helped save a life but they killed a life instead... and skillet reuploads it for what? an original song? official audio? not a cover? illegal...

[@Naikomi603]

Shitty but rock bands?😂

[@samuelpancake4084]

@@Naikomi603 your saying you don't like this band? Ok? Why are you here . Atleast he had the balls to not be afraid of who he is

[@samuelpancake4084]

@Troy Hendrickson obviously you haven't seen them live

[@sporty1976s]

​@@samuelpancake4084Exactly, far from a pop band!

[@donbancroft1334]

Love how John speaks out and the truth lives! Intelligent, factual and full of hope for our children. #keepGodinourlives

[@binga04]

Amen!!! I'm happy to hear John Cooper still stands to the word of God, how it is written, what is right is right, what is wrong is wrong. We stand with you and you will be in my prayers to stay STRONG, fight what is right and that is "God".

[@whispersinthewind965]

This is a great interview, I refound Skillet after like 20 years of hearing their first album as a kid, and I love their music even more now. Glad to see you're still committed to the truth! Also, massive props to having the guts to stand up and defend your family! Almost made me cheer to hear that.

[@happyami102619]

Thank you Mr.Cooper, I'm in total agreement, it is braking my heart that our Christian musicians are falling for satan's lies. Thank you for speaking out, I've listened to you and Skillet for the past 20 years. God bless you! ❤❤❤

[@hollyhall4236]

Love how John Cooper speaks truth!! My 5 and 2 year old grandsons love the song “Monster”. So glad that there are still Godly role models in Christian radio!

[@jjspade81]

This makes me so excited to see you guys live in Detroit next month. Wow, this is a breath of fresh air. They people around me have a hivemind and it's not the good kind and I feel the same way you do about the people you once trusted. I need to be around my real people now. 💯 ❤️

[@chadryan7568]

I could listen to this dude talk all day

[@Ampraa]

I love how he mentioned our unification as Christians. "If a Kingdom is divided, how will it stand?" says our Lord 🙏

[@karisab4086]

So proud to be a panhead. I became a fan after seeing John preach from stage in the middle of a concert 21 years ago.

[@scottlally8374]

It would be cool if skillet did a song or concert with motionless in White

[@karisab4086]

@@scottlally8374 I don't know what motionless in white is/means

[@scottlally8374]

@@karisab4086 there a band

[@macias7125]

@@scottlally8374 nah they're kinda blasphemous

[@davikleinpaul]

Oh yeah, those times when John had that long blonde hair, good times actually…

[@Bigfamilyhomestead]

Baller.

[@febbday93]

John Cooper, ladies and gentlemen. This was phenomenal. The man discussed and held fast to biblical and theological Truth while maintaining diplomacy. Totally well done.

[@Conservativethinksgirl]

This is absolutely the interview I needed to hear tonight. Skillet was already one of my favorite bands. This only made me love them more.

[@0fficialdregs]

Love it, he's not rude but speaking with proper mannerism and a peaceful man.

[@bananaboy4900]

Thank you John for staying true in the faith!!!!

[@user-cl6uj5bn2f]

I ❤️John Cooper, we need more real men like him 💪

[@jacquishay8746]

So relieved and Happy to know I don’t have to stop listening to you I’ve been weeding out my Music and you are my favorite Praise Jesus ❤️

[@RealBigDLil]

I am flattered that this lead singer of an awesome band is centered on our Lord.

[@aliensallaroundus1126]

These guys and gals can bring the light in their shows just seen them in Boston and they blew me away God bless

[@hollynelson7489]

Thanks to John for standing up boldly on this issue. At the risk of sounding self-righteous, would it be appropriate for someone to publicly call the CCM industry to repentance? If biblical orthodoxy has declined as much as John says it has amongst CCM artists, then that's a huge deal. On the flip side, however, how much of the evangelical listening audience would actually care?

[@Savagewolver]

Wow you’re spitting facts, and definitely something to think about.

[@-Muller-]

Excellent Interview 👍 John, like this channel gets too little attention. I wish more people would sub to channels like yours and hope that one day a person like John would be on the forefront to spread the Truth.

[@missbhavenvanwinkle7859]

THANK YOU JOHN! 🙌 Thank you for boldly speaking TRUTH unashamedly. 🙏🙏 My whole family of 8 loves your music and your heart. 😊😊

[@christyhembree2737]

So refreshing to witness a strong, biblical stance from a popular Christian musician, going against the grain, taking up the cross, to the degree of losing followers. Stay strong John Cooper! God is using you as a great disciple in your lane! #Christfirst #Jesuswasdespised #counterculture

[@jawmedia7575]

I am buying all the skillet stuff I can find now. Time to go see them live again.

[@KingOfThe850]

Im so thankful i grew up on skillet, and that i still listen to them to this day, and that they still stand by the TRUTH! I love them❤

[@ChrisWildMan1]

If I hadnt fount skillet id still be Wild an still battlin my addictions I thank God everyday for bringin skillet into my life

[@living4christ395]

I love the way he articulates it all so well. I watch his podcast for that same reason. May the Lord continue to use him to bring many many more to the feet of Jesus!

[@LittleSeasonist]

I have recently rededicated my life to Christ & I grew up listening to Skillet in my teens. It's awesome to see the faith shine through after all this time Man sees the outward, while Christ sees the heart

[@kidcleveland2461]

Just saw these guys and gals in Cleveland! Phenomenal Keep speaking truth John!! Thank you

[@richardnoren4331]

Skillet is AWESOME!!! The new album DOMINION Is great as is John’s podcast COOPERSTUFF!! He sings and speaks to us who love Jesus but many Christians and churches look down us who happen to have tattoos or don’t look like they want us to! Thank You so much for giving John a platform in this interview.

[@nu-agegamer3548]

Bootlicker. The new album sucks. No more of the amazing guitar solos that Skillet were known for, and the album genuinely feels like zealotry, which fits with the bullshit John is pulling now. Shaming people for going left. Blaming cultural issues for people being leftists. You don't even realize how pretentious and bullshit that is. What if someone is a leftist because they feel like the Republicans like John are just spouting stupid bullshit? Holding on to pointless traditions like turning LGBT people away. Whether you want to admit it or not, John as an artist WAS good, but he's gotten lazy. John as a person is a pretentious asshole.

[@brandonsperberg6371]

as if skillet couldnt become a more hated band lmao

[@macias7125]

since when were they hated? lmao

[@profound369]

I didnt think many people hate them

[@johnathanpratt944]

@@macias7125 you haven't seen the cesspool called Blabbermouth then. Comments are full of the most disgusting insults.

[@macias7125]

@@johnathanpratt944 wtf are you even talking about? Lmao

[@johnathanpratt944]

@@macias7125 I can't stand the people on their comment feeds. They happen to also be the elitist bong heads that say anything that isn't traditional or death/black metal is garbage. They totally suck.

[@jsloan9610]

Good interview.... John’s the best!

[@gaefferson1]

I love how he is standing up for what’s right …he went up a notch in my book

[@thechrise]

Really great interview.

[@pogveteranar9415]

After being let down so much by modern music that’s supposedly Christian, I am relieved there’s one band staying the course.

[@davidmuth4571]

Good To Know!! My first live Christian concert. I'd heard of them but how hard they rock was a surprise.

[@selenegama2992]

Great that some people like John Cooper are keeping the truth out there, I do not recognize most of the church at this time now and I am so grateful that I am from a generation that didn't have the internet or run for the money, all was more real and easy to take care. Now look like we get pressured on the way to shut our voices.

[@jumpinjellyfish9474]

This is amazing! Keep it up !❤

[@nelidascott6917]

Brilliant interview ! John articulated everything so well in a true biblical perspective ! God bless you 🙏

[@ZakkiLowe]

I love John and Skillet. They are such a breath of fresh air in the music industry. They are warriors of righteousness. John is such a knowledgeable person.

[@ryanwalters694]

I’m so proud of my church. We are Church of Christ. We are very biblically based. We had to remove a youth leader for allowing premarital sex amounts her children. We sat her down and told her that the church doesn’t condone this and that she could either fix it or step down. As an ordained person it was shocking she didn’t see anything wrong with it. She was removed from her office. We are prolife and base our beliefs on those of the first church

[@dubyag4124]

"her".....I wouldn't be too proud of your church. No church is perfect. Every church has blind spots. Boast in the Lord, your identity is Christ, not a particular denomination.

[@ryanwalters694]

@@dubyag4124 so you’re saying women shouldn’t be youth leaders? That appears to be what you’re saying

[@lisalegrand2186]

There's nothing wrong with sex between unmarried people. It's natural. What if people never marry? Then it's not "premarital."

[@ryanwalters694]

@@lisalegrand2186 so you’re saying if I don’t intend to marry the person I’m sleeping with there isn’t a problem? This is the problem with the world today. Satin has got his hooks into everything and making people gray the lines of morality. Please seek Jesus and not the understanding of the world. Satin is who you take your information form if you listen to the world

[@lisalegrand2186]

@@ryanwalters694 Satin? Lol.

[@SterlingTate]

I may be the only liberal leaning christian posting here. Love you John, but can't agree with every position you land on. That's what's great about the church body. We have diversity of belief within christianity that has long been discussed even before the Bible was canonized.

[@matthewdavis418]

Progressive Christianity is of the devil .wake up

[@malinda1414]

Thank you so much John Cooper for your faithfulness and consistent dedication to the Lord! You are a blessing to me and my family. Praise the Lord for you!!

[@buffaloben15golf88]

God, my prayer is that you protect this man. I love how no matter what happens to him, what people say to him, he just keeps getting up and keeps going and fighting for the Lord Jesus. Hallelujah! 👍⚔🔥✝

[@JNSmith-mz8om]

Awesome interview much love and respect!!! Roman's 12 v1,2

[@mysocalledmidlifecrisisvlo7521]

Saw them on the last tour. They were great. ❤

[@SusanRichardsDay]

Thank you John for being a voice of sanity in these insane times . I survived the riots of the 1960's . Thankful to Jesus for His gift of salvation in 1989 . We are surely in the Matthew 24 times .

[@Colonel1Bravo]

I like Skillet more now. Respect

[@Jonathan-fu5hx]

Not gonna lie, I always loved some of Skillet's music. Wasn't until 3 or 4 years ago, though when I realized that their faith was not as open to interpretation as their music and that does not make me me appreciate them more, as the music can still be hit or miss with me, but it does make me respect them more.

[@snesbit8475]

Genuine guy, I love it!! Very inspiring!!

[@ravenjensen11]

Wow! Amazing interview! 🙏👑💎

[@genesis92509]

Great interview. I really respect John Cooper and he is so articulate.

[@chessenn491]

For sure deleting comments

[@tanyamatus]

I'm a Catholic, and I agree with John Cooper. I love his music also and yes us Christians need to get and keep sharp. So much love Ur way. God bless U all and love you SKILLET

[@eliasfigueroa3324]

This man is an inspiration!

[@damarislopez420]

Love this interview!! ❣️ We love you John Cooper and Skillet and all you represent for CHRIST!!! ✝️ 🦅 Your songs hit incredible divine notes every single time!! You truly are a lion 🦁 for the LORD JESUS!! 🕊️ By the way, with all due respect, John looks just as young as his interviewer!! Truly, The fire of the Holy Spirit keeps you young!!! 🙏 ❤️ 🌷👩🏻

[@MidytheimpGaming]

I'm not personally into religion (due entirely to the amount of fighting it tends to trigger in real life and online since some people say they follow Christ but also spread hate at the same time) but I listen to Skillet because their music gave me the light I lost a few years ago. My friends and family now play Skillet for me whenever I'm in the middle of an anxiety attack and the songs work. Their music has also inspired a lot of scenes in a book series I am writing myself (which the concept of my book series is actually gaining traction in small communities online when the book isn't even out yet). So, thank you, Skillet. For everything.

[@c.g.7144]

Hi there, I just wanted to say, don't blame God, for the sins of people. It's not a religion, it's God almighty reaching out to messed up people in the form of Jesus Christ.

[@sdh4557]

Go, John Cooper!!🙏🏻👍🏻

[@juliajohnson4080]

So happy to see my favorite band holds a Biblical world view

[@cb-yl6gj]

Thank you for speaking the truth God bless you 🙏

[@immelting9834]

Jhon lives down the road from me . Cool guy.

[@DJGCWB]

This is so good because John is so well spoken, calm, specific and confident in THE TRUTH and DIVINITY of THE WORD OF GOD. This is an excellent example of a man with a real respect for the ultimate authority.

[@ExcursionRipzz]

I wanna know what model leather jacket he's wearing!

[@Jaysen6740]

I admire John's backbone to be in the position he is and stand strong for biblical truth. He could easily cave to cultural norms. He will surely be rewarded for standing for biblical truth. I'm a LOOOOONG time fan of Skillet, since 2007. And I become a bigger and bigger fan by the year.

[@nnlark]

great interview

[@downlow0075]

Love John & Cooper Stuff

[@DJGCWB]

A servant of The Lord must not be quarrelsome but kindly to everyone, an apt teacher, patient, correcting opponents with gentleness. God may perhaps grant that they will repent and come to know the truth, and that they may escape from the devils snare, having realized they have been held captive by him to do his will. 2 Timothy 2:24-26 John Cooper exemplifies this instruction to The Lord's servants. God Bless!

[@kattimate]

This is why I love listening to music from skillet, they have good sense

[@treybradley03]

So good!!

[@ALDAVISON231]

Amen brother!

[@user-tq2zv8uo7s]

Джон купер класный парень !

[@mattlundt5045]

Funny that orthodoxy in CCR is now considered heresy. Great interview. I just became a Skillet fan.

[@scottlally8374]

It would cool if skillet did a song or concert with motionless in White

[@michaelturner4722]

Keep THE faith, John!

[@frozenfury009]

🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 kzbin.info/www/bejne/gKS7k3-mlrKpeJI 🙏🙏 #Let #ME #Tell #You #How #it #Goes #on fr0z3nfury009 #Communtiy #Page very real... crossfire helped save a life no resolve oringal song in which they stated they moved on from... in which the song helped save a life but they killed a life instead... and skillet reuploads it for what? an original song? official audio? not a cover? illegal...

[@brentschmoeckel1420]

All I can say is truth! We need more people like him!

[@poisonoussnake2022]

My an atheist and I love Skillet’s music 🎶 🎼🎵🖤🖤🖤

[@chongxina8288]

Good man. Was a big fan of Skillet way back. Glad he’s a man of principle.

[@Jonathan-fu5hx]

"The art might be interpreted in different ways but it doesn't mean the truth is fungible"

[@Otic1913]

Great man in a great band. God bless you all

[@jawmedia7575]

The guys from Kutless also have an interesting story. Especially Jon. Love these guys

[@Drumgirl1982]

The problem is him using the term liberal when you make it a red versus blue , blue versus red issue because there are bad apples on both sides it just fuels hate bigotry or even fear of anything different from ourselves

[@drakelagon8595]

Bless the Lord. One more person chosen by God to lead His way in this world, sticking closer to God's word, the Bible.

[@susanschweitzer1090]

Keep. Speaking the truth John Cooper. Amen👏👏👏👏👍🙏🙏🙏🇱🇷🇱🇷

[@tomfrannicola2668]

It's our American right to be able to bare arms, and is our responsibility to protect our families. You obviously hope as a devout Christian, that you never have to use force. John's so spot on, aligned with his religious beliefs, and his constitutional rights. We can be strong, happy, united together, under god and through our beliefs.