TobyMac on DC Talk, Family, and Dealing with Grief

[@Crazystuffyousee]

TobyMac will probably never fully know how inspirational he is to an entire generation of humanity

[@JacGBoots1]

because he is humble

[@mflowerz247]

Amen!!

[@theresapannuti6291]

And then some!

[@drjones6567]

I completely agree

[@nicolegonzalez5778]

I agree 🥰

[@erickarobin2010]

DC Talk was some of the music that helped to get me through my suicidal teenage years. I now stand on the Rock. Thank you Jesus

[@Thunderdad974]

Glad to be reading this comment. Bless you.

[@dougroberts9821]

Be blessed!

[@dawnnorman1269]

Bless you x

[@hcebaby]

Yep, Audio Adrenaline and Newsboys as well. I always seem to go back to Audio Adrenaline as my main band now as an adult. The live concerts of Audio Adrenaline on youtube are really good.

[@marisa5359]

God bless you. I struggled for a long time with thoughts of suicide myself. DC Talk, along with Newsboys and Audio Adrenaline were and are huge encouragements in my walk. So definitely relate. Keep your eyes on Him.

[@styleandplaygrounds]

I lost a son at 19 and when Toby released 21 years it nearly broke me. But knowing my son will be waiting for me and the strength I have in the Lord is what keeps me going. Love Toby so much.

[@cathywright5959]

I'm sorry for your loss. They are waiting for us to join them.

[@mramirez5239]

It was something my family related to as well. ADL lost to us at 25.

[@styleandplaygrounds]

@@mramirez5239 prayers to you and your family.

[@annomaly751]

Your son is holding you up Michael, propping you up under your shoulder so you can lean on him and he’s saying “Keep moving dad don’t stop one foot in front of the other, when you cry I cry with you, when you laugh I laugh..I’m here for it all...in the sun and in the rain...you’re gaining strength...and you will smile your quirky smile again!” :) 🙌 continue your journey!!

[@claudiabailey5302]

There is nothing I can say to ease that pain for you. But I am so happy that you have a blessed hope and you will see you son again

[@chainSmoker727]

I know what it's like to lose a 21 year old son. My 21 year old son who loved Jesus, took his own life in September 2020. This caused my family and I severe pain. My heart is broken. My two older sons are blaming me and won't talk to me. I feel like I lost 3 sons. Praying that God will restore and heal all the relationships in my family. We played Tobymac's song 21 years at my son's celebration of life.

[@truejoie]

Praying for God to bless and strengthen your family and to bring healing....🙏

[@gigiw.7650]

🙏😢🙏

[@mramirez5239]

My family shifted in relationship after my parents lost their youngest, at age 25. (I hate to even say "my youngest Little-Big brother") The police said it was the same way as you lost your son. That doesn't feel right to me...it doesn't add up. That alone and not being sure where my brother is creates a terrible pain. I have to continue to turn to Jesus with it or it would consume me. Let God be all you need...even families split over this...I could say more about what happened to us but I don't want to. Just know that you can continue to process and feel this with Jesus, every single day, and pray for softened hearts, own up and apologize for anything He May reveal to you and beyond that, it's out of your hands. You need to find the path with Christ to healing with or without anyone else. It may cause a ripple affect in time or things may just be this compound loss we both understand. Practice letting what is not yours to change, go. I have borrowed AA's "one day at a time" (one moment at a time some days) a whole lot. Keep the faith and KEEP your gaze straight on JESUS.

[@terrimobley6067]

You are NOT alone!! We are living almost that exact story

[@2064goals]

My heart is with you dear one. ❤🙏 May God restore and heal hearts. ❤

[@pattysmith4991]

I love this man. There is nothing better than a man that loves his wife, loves his children and truly cares for those around him. He is an inspiration. God is speaking in so many ways through this man, whether he realizes it or not. I’ll be praying for peace for you and your family Toby. 🙏🏻

[@teresahawker8941]

That's all and wife wants is love from her husband and Jesus of course.

[@susanmcknight2124]

May GODS love and Blessings be with you and your family all the days of your life Thank you for being the GODLY man you are and for what you've done and still do for all of us

[@sarahgodin6212]

@@susanmcknight2124, 🙌🤗🙏

[@sarahgodin6212]

👌💖🙏

[@sarahgodin6212]

@@teresahawker8941, 🙌😍🙏

[@dragoslav3859]

TobyMac, you don't know me, and I don't know you, and we will never meet on this earth, but one day, the Lord will introduce us in heaven, and you will see how He used you to inspire me to live by faith. Until then brother......

[@lindafett1826]

I was a caregiver assisting ( helping ) a woman. She died, but she never got to see the seeds she planted in my life. But, in Heaven, we will recognize each other. God uses labor's to bring us to Jesus

[@katieofenlock9453]

I dragged my grandson to a concert at the Sears Center in Hoffman Estates, Illinois to see you. He was shocked at how good you and your band were. This is cool music! This was his introduction to Christian music. He still listens to secular music. You planted the seed. I love your music and listen to you everyday. Why because you are the real deal! Full on for Jesus!! I would love to meet you someday and soon as I am 69 years old and holding. Keep doing what you do as you have no idea the positive energy you pass to others. It is mind blowing. Love you brother.

[@lindafett1826]

@@katieofenlock9453 I read your comment, I'm 60 and still listen to DC Talk👍 There message is real and I sometimes if I'm amongst individual's I will play it so they can hear. Music is POWERFUL, that's why scripture says, God inhabits the PRAISE of his people🙌 I'm in agreement, may God grow that seed in your grandson. Many blessings this Easter☀

[@angelan4604]

I too look forward to that day!

[@lindaburgess8669]

My 21 year old daughter Amber overdosed. I am coming to the place where I am fighting to stand firm in my faith. Thank you for sharing your heart.

[@julieb8445]

I lost my 18 year old son two years ago the same way he lost his son. I do find strength in listening to Toby. My faith has struggled since losing my son.

[@jonathanstarke1588]

Julie, I encourage you to seek out a group or groups that focus on the loss of a child and in the way that your son passed. It’s not easy, in fact it can be painful and feelings of shame and guilt can surface as well as denial, but there is also a feeling of relief and release in a good way. God’s got you in His arms and His heart grieves with you.

[@lauraleemoderndaysamaritan4137]

I lost mine in 2002, 23 years old...murder? suicide? we do not know, sending you a hug

[@Vampirebloodthirst]

TobyMac was one of my Mom's top favorites artist. I don't remember why she didn't go to church (she was either sick or had to work I think) but one Sunday my Dad and I came home to find her dancing to one of TobyMac's songs.

[@sandygrunwaldt1780]

I lost My Daughter Jessica 3 years ago. She passed away in her sleep. Her pancreas imploded. Leaving us All in deep greif. She was a Beautiful wife and Mother. I miss her so very much.

[@991JOYFM]

Sandy, I'm so sorry to hear about your daughter. We will keep your family in our prayers. I hope this interview was a blessing to you

[@gr8lyblzdhighlyfavored862]

So sorry for your loss. 🛐☝🏼👤💐

[@sandygrunwaldt1780]

@@991JOYFM The interview was a Blessing and I just had to find the song he played. It's now on my playlist. Thank You for sharing your story. No one should have to bury a child. However through GOD'S GRACE I found Strength to accept HIS help 🙏. I still find myself wanting to call her. Especially around Holidays and her Birthday. GOD BLESS. I Thank You for the Prayers.

[@Bjl2180]

So sorry for the loss of your daughter Jessica.

[@gigiw.7650]

I'm so sorry for your loss! 😢

[@deeanneoldham2804]

When he just said Toby Mac went solo about 20 years ago.... I realized that I am old. I was a die hard DC TALK fan and die hard Toby fan!

[@cherylzaccone9685]

Same here! Like when did that happen ;)

[@angelan4604]

Same! That can't be right... Even though it totally is. Time flies!

[@rhondacadotte371]

@Robert Scott you should give Toby a listen, he is awesome. I am also a DC Talk fan but I love Toby too. I can’t believe he has had a solo career for 20 years. I remember seeing DC Talk when they first started out. I still think they are great.

[@kathrynratenski-harrison4635]

He is humble, genuine, passionate in his music. I'm a 70yr old conservative christian middle class woman who probably doesn't fit in to who you would think would LUV his music, but I do. K- LUV has kept me sane & with Joy during the lockdown

[@lgillie2688]

I’m also in my 70th year and I love TobyMac. He’s helped me through the death of my husband. I listen to his music over and over. He’s inspirational.

[@carmencisneros5003]

I'm also 70 I just lost my son Israel in Sept 2020 forever49 first time I have ever heard Toby Mac 3am this morning. God sent him to me. I'm so heart broken.Only thing I've been holding on to is I believe I will see him again,because God that's one of God's Promises. And now with Toby in my heart and life,I love his music,this man Rocks for Jesus. I know I'll get through this.Thank You God for Toby and his music I can relate to all of it.at my age image what he's doing for people younger. omg what a GIFT.

[@bonniellibell5935]

I am VERY close to seventy; just found the Toby Mac; will listen to him FOREVER!!!

[@SheResellsSeashells]

"Now more than ever." I totally understand those words. I was on the ledge when my son passed. Everything that I ever believed was on the line. I had to REALLY believe. I had to know where my boy was. I had to REALLY know. It wasn't just words. Losing a child will push your faith in one direction or another. If you make the right choice it will push your faith to a whole new level. Toby's words will help a lot of people that have lost children. He knows their pain. It's a club that no one wants to be a part of, but we truly understand the grief like no one else can. To anyone that has "lost" a child, you will get through this. You will.

[@mecmec8402]

Thank you Toby for everything. I'm a widow who lost 3 children to drugs, I've prayed them through even death to life but I know how it hurts..so my heart cried & prayed for you & yr. Family. I was so thankful that you never changed...has yr.wife said you lead them well & I'm grateful that you'll never stop building on the rock...thank you, thank you. Jesus is still Lord & we see it in Godly men like you & yr wife & kids...Praise God.

[@nildameers3772]

All your children passed? My son is struggling with heroine 7 yrs now, he's just 24. My youngest sells pot.. So yea, I get ya mom. Praying for you.. May Jesus heal these wounds

[@angelicacreek2085]

@@nildameers3772 🙏🙏🙏💯

[@jimmiepatrum]

Oh my goodness, when TobyMac said he wakes up every morning with his first thought being that his son is gone, I completely relate to that. My husband of nearly 54 years died in a terrible accident 2 1/2 years ago and every morning I wake up and say to myself, "No Jimmie...No Jimmie." Like TobyMac, I search for hope in the Bible each morning. I come away from my reading thanking God that He never leaves me and walks with me through every single moment of my sorrow. There is a peace in knowing that. I tackle each day trying to be the person God wants me to be. There is purpose in that. Thank you for this interview with TobyMac. Diane in NC.

[@janicebadash225]

My daughter died 6 years ago. I feel your pain.

[@Bjl2180]

I’m so sorry for both of your losses.

[@mramirez5239]

🙏

[@aarondray8999]

❤❤❤

[@Zfaith_fitness_detox]

I love how open he's being, he's not giving us christianese, he's being genuine. God bless him and his family!

[@jeanniegrantchester3614]

TOBY IS SMART

[@RealHannahKrogman]

Yes!!

[@heidigreenbaum6680]

I lost my 18 year old son he took his own life, the pain I'd on going but Jesus is my strength

[@daniellecooley452]

I'm so sorry for your loss. I pray that you are comforted by God and all the love He can give you in so many ways.

[@KristynLorraine]

I will pray for you, Heidi.

[@cathywright5959]

My 23 year old daughter passed away on October 6, 2020 and I can relate to you saying that you think about your son every morning first thing. She is on my heart and mind every second of every day. God has walked beside me and held me up through each moment as I'm sure you can also attest. God bless you. 💕

[@mramirez5239]

🙏❤️

[@aarondray8999]

❤❤❤

[@NN-mb4ci]

🙏

[@CountryNanagirl]

I've been following Tobymac and Michael Tate since the beginning. I admire his strength with God. My daughter was took from me in 2013 in a horrible way, she was murdered at 27 years old. God has strengthen and made me stronger spiritually through this. I give all the Praise and Glory to God.

[@jasonbryan9056]

Hello how are you doing?

[@jeanniegrantchester3614]

THE WORLD TO YOU IS BEAUTIFULL

[@jacketmom6]

I am so sorry. My niece was murdered. Lifting you up in prayer.

[@pixelfacepirate]

That's awful to hear. I am so sorry for your loss.

[@soniaspangenberg8557]

Toby. You are so right. The word is what gives us hope. Only the word. This world is a mess. Its a fallen world. I lost my 18 yr old son 22 years ago. God and His Word, and my family, is all that keeps me going. The world needs to understand this truth. And that is our calling. You are doing a fine job at that.

[@jasonbryan9056]

Hello how are you doing?

[@soniaspangenberg8557]

@@jasonbryan9056 Jason, thank you for asking. We are very functional and God has put others in our path that we can walk alongside in dealing with their losses. We of course still often have moments of grief, but they are expected to pop up at times, for the remainder of our time on earth. Our suffering is nothing compared to that of Christ's on our behalf. There is always our eternal hope.😇🥰✝️

[@jasonbryan9056]

@@soniaspangenberg8557 Where are you from if i may ask May God bless you

[@soniaspangenberg8557]

@@jasonbryan9056 please tell me who you Are? Why do you want to know where i am from ? Where are you from?

[@jasonbryan9056]

@@soniaspangenberg8557 My name is Jason I'm from key West Florida

[@masukamagambo4236]

I love his fight for justice and equality. Toby inspires many and he has no idea how many he impacts. ♥️🙏🏾

[@rafaelhernandez3273]

As a dad, I can’t watch without tearing up and feeling his pain. Every time I hear a new song from him, I can’t help but feel joy and I thank God for the strength and the joy that Tobys songs convey. God bless and keep moving brother!

[@nancykelly7193]

My daughter died when she was 21 years old, and even though it happened 16 years ago, I still struggle with the loss. I recently created a video on youtube called "Laurel's Tree" as a ministry to help others because we do have to hold one another up however we can.

[@lauraleemoderndaysamaritan4137]

I lost my oldest son in 2002, he was only 23...this time of the year...January, is when the remains was found...murder or suicide, we do not know...I will see him again, Abba let me know he was seeking Jesus before he died...

[@NN-mb4ci]

🙏

[@vitamovchan1903]

I can see the pain in his eyes and face when he talks about his son. May the lord strengthen and refresh him and his wife and kids. 💜🙏🏻

[@chadjones5140]

I met Toby back in the DC Talk days and went to dinner with him. My oldest son’s first concert was at an Eye On It tour concert. He truly lives what he sings and it’s amazing that even in the darkest night of loss he still is unwavering in his faith. Thank you Toby for your example!

[@mariafox3782]

How Toby talks about "Hope Is On the Way" is how I feel listening to the song. I play it every day along with "All I Need Is You" and "Promised Land". These three songs are getting me through the days and couple months after losing my husband and being hospitalized and termed a long hauler with Covid. I had not listened to any of TobyMac's songs before coming home and starting over. Now, I have something to look forward to each day and to give me a center of calm and strength to start the day.

[@etheldill5043]

My girl walked out in front of a bus 4/25/21. Thank you for sharing about your grief. I will never be over it. She called and needed me and I was try in to get to her. Had her on the phone and she got hit. Drove up on the road block. I will never be over this. I reconnected to Jesus, found you sharing about your loss. I can live with loss. She is dancing in the stars and has no more mental and emotional pain.

[@whateverwhatever6496]

Gosh. That's such a tough story. Sounds like a movie. But It's not your fault. Our kids all have their place and time and they're walking a path that we have no control over. It's tough. I love Toby's Elements album. It speaks a lot for Grief and healing. God Bless You. Keep Keeping On!

[@jennyanderson4796]

As a catholic & am so glad to call this man my brother in Christ..🌾

[@kitkat0100]

My son was KIA almost 15 yrs ago and I still struggle at times. God is my only hope!!!!

[@truejoie]

I'm so sorry, praying God brings you comfort.

[@gigiw.7650]

kitkat0100 I'm so sorry for your loss! 😢

[@mramirez5239]

Thank you for sharing his sacrifice. It means so much to the freedoms we have.

[@to6635]

Thank you for HIS service and YOUR sacrifice.... I’ve lost 7 friends in the line of duty..... ✝️🙏🏼❤️

[@EphemeralProductions]

Indeed! Big hugs! ❤️

[@charlenewillams5510]

That song just reaches into my heart every time I hear it. I've been on that journey since 2014, I'm so blessed to hear my pain coming out in your music. We will see our sons again.

[@aviyahchaverim9388]

Never new he was in his 50's. Young heart, beautiful soul

[@EveningTV]

I lost my son at 20 years old in 2016. He was an incredible singer/songwriter and guitarist. The silence these past few years has been deafening.❤

[@Gina-Psalm139]

He is so spot on about there being no other way!! There's nothing that makes you long for Heaven and the NEED to get there too, like having one of your children already there!! Thanks be to God that my son, Alex, took a piece of my heart with him, or I'd be wondering lost & broken... But knowing that a piece of me is already Home makes me long even more for the day I am whole, healed, and face to face with Our Lord!!

[@fiery.mercaba]

See Toby Mac's great answer to the question at "14:11." That is where it's at -- reading the Holy Bible, &, of course, obeying what it says to obey.

[@billiejanes7]

My son, Chad, forever 18 on 11.26.20. I totally get the "hurt and hope" dichotomy. I long for home now more than ever, but I know that Father needs me to bring as many home as posible. I have had 5 salvations since Chad changed addresses. I cry everyday, but the Lord is the help of my countenence and the lifter of my head.

[@Gina-Psalm139]

@@billiejanes7 So very sorry for your pain, but also so thankful that you know you can turn to our Lord for comfort, strength, and peace! It sounds like yours and Chad's stories are turning hearts to God, a true blessing!! Lifting you all up in prayer 💜

[@Gina-Psalm139]

@@fiery.mercaba Absolutely!! 🙏

[@Gina-Psalm139]

@Brittany I'm so sorry for your sister, I've worked with a lot of people through grief support groups and have seen this impact. I don't know if your sister would be willing to reach out, but I highly recommend having her call the National Share Pregnancy and Infant Loss support network, or look them up and maybe find a local Share chapter near her. It is never too late to find support and healing, I promise!! And the National Share office usually has amazing people to talk to, everyone there has experienced loss themselves. Back in 1996 when I lost my first son, Alex, the national Share director spent a couple hours on the phone with me late into the night to walk me through everything, they are amazing!!! I will pray for your sister that she has just enough strength and courage to reach out to them and get the support she deserves!! Much love and prayers!! 💜✝️💜

[@charlottelongo]

I love how Toby is such a loving family man and has such a strong faith. Thank you Toby for opening up your heart and spirit, for our personal healing, as well as for yours and your families healing. May God continue to bless you, your family and your music.

[@kittysheehy8787]

I am 72 and love, love your music! Love that God uses you this way.

[@pbtg6805]

This was an excellent interview- great job. You asked Toby questions and didn’t talk over his answers. I loved it!

[@staciepoole8161]

I lost my son in 2018. He was 21 years old. Toby’s song 21 years really helped me deal with carrying hurt and hope. Thank you Toby.

[@nasonyarowell2277]

Toby Mac was the man that answered my prayer from God. I asked him if there was a white person that was truly not racist back in 1999, and God showed me Toby Mac. At that time I had known nothing but white people who showed and told me that I was beneath them, which started me on a negative path, but Toby was the real deal and fought for equality within the Christian community as well. I had the pleasure of meeting him in 2002 and telling him that. He actually teared up; it's all real for him and that's why I believe God has blessed his music ministry. I continue to pray for his family through this painful time🙏

[@larrypresnall5360]

We lost our youngest 7 years ago at age 24. Going thru old pics, we found a picture of her and her sister with TobyMac when DC Talk was still together. Brought back memories sad and cheerful at the same time. I hate that Toby had to experience the loss that led him to write 21 years.

[@jonathandevoe70]

Just saw toby in concert last night and words will never be adequate to describe the work God has done through this man

[@dawnwelch7653]

It was a sad day when DC Talk separated but wow look how the separation has furthered the kingdom!

[@yt64Teri4God]

I have been so blessed watching and listening to this interview with Toby❤ The joy, the good times, the heartache 💔 of losing a loved one and how he reached out for God in what they all went through, STILL going through!! How God is always faithful everyday ☝🙌 God bless and always shine bright on y'all❤❤❤

[@jasonbryan9056]

How are you doing?

[@avelinakidd3380]

I was an alcoholic party girl and became addicted to cocaine after my dad died, having a miscarriage and an ugly break up. “I was made to love you” made me cry so much and I didn’t know exactly why at the time. Music was a big part of my healing journey, thank you for using your gifts for God’s glory, you’re bearing much fruit 🍎

[@avelinakidd3380]

@Chris Johnson Thank you that’s so kind!! I am a counselor now and have many prayer buddies, I have even had dreams I saw my dad in heaven .. This was over a decade ago, I was just sharing a testimony of how God used his music to help redirect the course of my life :)

[@lindajorde3278]

You got me through something really tough with “Move”. A friend posted it to my timeline on FB. She had no idea I was going through anything. She was really listening. That song was a turning point for me. God bless you guys. Praying for you.

[@AntisocialRedNeckNerd]

As a father, I have always loved the song Mac Daddy. The father and son conversation it the song is so real. The song always caused me to smile. Now, it brings a tear to my eyes.

[@mbach2826]

I know what song you're talking about!! One of my favorite parts of that song is when Truett said "I'm close" and then he laughs. I liked Truett's laugh

[@KristynLorraine]

Little TruDog... so tragic what happened.

[@thomasgeddes8730]

Thanks for sharing Toby God bless you and your family Brother 💕

[@aliceohara1886]

I lost my boy Toby and some of your songs are my go to ...Hurt and Hope living together, that day when I see him again those legender Hugs of his , thank you ❤️

[@dorisbarker3273]

Toby may God Bless you and your family. I too lost a son in law in an oil field accident I will never forget that day when you loose a child and see your child’s heart break it’s a memory you just don’t forget

[@rachellehill963]

Jesus Freak was my first Christian CD. Still love it and remember all the words. Toby's song See The Light gets me all the time.

[@Menyhard]

I wish I could give him a hug right now we are all behind you and praying for your family

[@SuzyTaylorOakley]

As a longtime dc Talk fan, I'm blessed to know that Toby is still walking with Christ and leading his family. I didn't know about Truett. My sympathies to the family.

[@jasonbryan9056]

Hello how are you doing?

[@kimberlybbane8602]

Love TobyMac. Best christian concert ever because Toby is Real. God uses him so much to reach ppl. At the end of a the concert the families of all on tour got on stage with the artists on tour. I saw Toby’s wife, Truett and all the rest of their family , Truett had on one of shirts Daddy’s T-shirt’s and was having such a good time running around being a child and singing his daddy’s songs. The day I heard abt Truett my heart broke for this family. Toby’s wife especially, she has such grace and love for the Jesus her husband serves and sings to all of us, while she is home doing like any regular mother would do raising her children.I pray for this precious family each day. I praise God that we know you will see your boy again. 🙏🏻

[@jasonbryan9056]

How are you doing?

[@madyrose951]

Still breaks my heart when I hear Scars and 21yrs on the radio. Can’t imagine how heartbreaking it is to lose your child. ❤️

[@Izzykittygamer]

Love Toby Mac so much all my babies grew up on Toby Mac bumpin in the mini van 🎼🎧👩🏼👧🏼👧🏼👧🏼👧🏼🧑🏻🧑🏻

[@emdempsey1]

This is the first interview I've ever seen with TobyMac. He is so humble, open, and genuine! God bless him and his family!

[@mariannamitchek6505]

I can’t wait to hear your new music Toby!!!! Amazing clip!!!! Thank You for your gift!

[@jasonbryan9056]

How are you doing?

[@stacynichols5149]

Just saw TobyMac and Diverse City and many other outstanding Christian artists in Texas. And yes Toby, you pen, practice, and perform what the Holy Spirit places on your heart, you are preaching through the microphone. Thank you for the hope and reminder to keep our eyes on THE PRIZE.🙏🏼🙋🏽‍♀️💜✝️

[@teresahall4602]

Amen! Father in the name of Jesus comfort Toby and his Family knowing the Trueth is in Father's arm. Also continue to give him music/words to reach people in your name knowing that hope is hopeful when you walk in Faith all things are possible to those that believe in Jesus. We love you Toby and your Family. Continue to lean on Jesus.

[@mramirez5239]

Amen

[@darlenecopeland1522]

Thank you Tony for being Honest and transparent...it helps us who are also fighting the Good Fight with Grief trying to have our Heart daily...but WE HAVE A LIVING HOPE...The Lord is SO GOOD...THIS WE KNOW...

[@JoseMaria-nc3fo]

Toby was my first concert, I remember trudog on the albums, just found out today he had passed. Heavy.

[@ShaneVertner]

Toby your songs have affected me in deep ways! thank you for giving to the Lord!

[@kristianwiles4297]

Jesus Christ. The Way, The Truth and The Life.

[@danielkambur950]

This is just.... AMEN brother.

[@maribelcuevas1862]

Kristian Wiles. Amen, Gloria a Dios ♥️ Jesus ist der Weg, die Wahrheit und das Leben., niemand kommt zum der Vater nur durch Jesus Christus. Amen ( Johannes 14 : 6) JESUS ES EL CAMINO, LA VERDAD Y LA VIDA., NADIEN VIENE AL PADRE SOLO ATRAVES DE JESUS CRISTO. AMEN ( JUAN 14 : 6) God bless you brother ❤️🙏🤗😘

[@c.c.6749]

We are loving Help is On The Way! Such a great follow up to 21 years. We know your pain.... we lost our son 2 years ago; he was 18. Reading through these comments....story of loss one after the other. Thank you for your music Toby; this world so desperately needs it. Oh, and I have also been following you for the last 20 years! 😉

[@deniseharris9363]

This really does matter. I was in the worst bottom of despair earlier this week contemplating not great things. It was this very song Toby that had me crying at the feet of God when I heard it as I pulled up to a gas station. Remembering that I can trust Him, and He will stand by His promises, and He is sending me help. All of the things I knew but the devil had beaten me down and robbed me. Well I am not in that place anymore emotionally I reached out to family and a friend who are going to help me out physically too. So keep doing what you are doing writing the songs and playing them on the radio!!

[@cindyb5065]

“People need music that reminds them of what really matters.” And you do it wonderfully. May your music continue for those next twenty years.

[@paulag7635]

Toby mac hope God will totally touch your grief, and you will find peace in your grieving it's not easy. What helped me when my father died was , living in happy memories and knowing that Jesus is looking after him now. x big hug to you and your family

[@karrisajoss4271]

Excellent singer and God is the only answer for all pain and disappointments. 🙏🏻😇

[@karenandes4940]

I remember you from LU and cannot express how grateful I am for your powerful and consistent testimony. You inspire and speak truth to multiple generations to the glory of God. Praying for you always!!

[@andreachristian6976]

His faith is beautiful, while we can see what pain has done I also see him being carried on.

[@jersdork251]

I love his love of God! It is so present in everything he does, on and off the stage! Thank you for all you do TobyMac! Keep shining for Christ!

[@angelatoscano7070]

Yes, the ONLY hope is found in the Word of God, the Holy Spirt who is able to bring peace and comfort....in the person of Jesus Christ, fully God and fully man. I also wake each and every morning with the thought of my deceased son, James Joseph....forever 26. Two years ago life changed forever when I got the call my son was killed in a car accident. I though I was strong in the Lord and ever since, I've made the choice to press into the Lord on deeper levels. He is faithful to carry us in our pain. Yes, His plan is higher. His ways are beyond our human understanding. Thank you Toby for your dedication to the Lord, your family and talent. The Lord continues to use you in ways that bring hope to the hopeless.

[@jasonbryan9056]

How are you doing?

[@mramirez5239]

I've been praying for you, Mr. Mac and for your wife and family. Mine also knows close loss and I'm sorry we share this "boat". What you said about the Word, fighting to get in it, and BELIEVING it. People need to hear that. Keep strong in the Lord. It's only way forward.

[@fiery.mercaba]

Great answer from Toby Mac to the question at "14:11." The Holy Bible is indispensable! Lord Jesus, please help Toby to see things he has not seen before in Your Holy Bible, & give him clear insight into truths in The Acts of the Apostles to transform his existence of mourning into the fullness of joy. Amen. 💖🙏🏼

[@jackeenester2807]

Love your music, Toby....Godspeed!

[@literalmiracles7130]

Toby, you are a great person after Gods own heart, but, please please please take care of yourself you don’t look your best. You do not look your best sir!!! I know grief can really wear us out but a reminder to all of us now more then ever self care is paramount! Healing starts when we do this. I need to take this advice myself but Toby, please take care of yourself!

[@cathcolwell2197]

not a big pop music fan, but this guy is authentic, and I care about him. I lost family and I HAVE to Believe as well - my center and heart are gone; if I don't believe, I will go mad. resting at His feet, on the rock, through the pain, which is like pushing a mountain every day.

[@nicolaholland1]

Beautiful interview, I loved hearing him be so real after this year I am needing real people not fakes. I also found the woman interviewing him was s.d o skilled in her interview, sensitive but doing her job, interesting questions, just great.

[@robertboebinger7719]

Praying for you and your family brother 💒🙏

[@megb6820]

Living life in that tension between hope and pain...thank you, Toby for being willing to share both with us, keepin’ it real. We need this, those of us for whom the pain will only go away in glory.

[@joannelopez8809]

"God has a big picture that we can't fathom - and until we start to really have faith and believe that - and like never before I HAVE to believe that. I HAVE to believe it. I don't have a choice. I will stand on it. Whatever we do after this we WILL build on a rock - we will not build on sand. I am determined." I am absorbing this. At the end of the day it's a CHOICE we make - right Toby? We HAVE to believe. We HAVE to have faith. FIGHT to stay in the Word. Thank you.

[@pamb6590]

Such a good man. Thank you, Toby, for sharing your faith, your gift, your God with the world. You are loved.

[@MsTrinichic]

Fighting through it!!! Always remain hopeful even when it seems hopeless

[@lillygirl66]

Thank you Toby for putting into words what we cannot. And then giving those words wings by putting them into a song. It lifts our hearts and helps us to try again. To fly again.

[@nitawest3337]

This is a great interview and I'm so happy that he did become a solo artist. Can you imagine the Christian music industry without his music....not me. Prayers for him and his family.

[@jackiehadrick6208]

I love Toby soooo much! And this interview makes me love him more! He's so real and down to earth! This lady did an awesome interview v she asked all good questions.

[@jasonbryan9056]

Hello how are you doing?

[@magnolia7723]

I’ve always enjoyed Toby Mac’s music. Always look forward to his new songs. My kids love his songs. Thank you Toby Mac❤️

[@karrisajoss4271]

I thought DC Talk was a great group. They never should have split up. All the voices in the group complimented each other and were excellent sounding in harmony, tone, structure and meld.

[@conniedean3787]

Your precious son soul has eternal life

[@beautifulwoman8766]

Love Toby & pray for him. My son wants to be a Christian Artist in big part to Toby's influence!

[@vfam5860]

Thanks for the interview. Even though I heard Toby's new song and played it a bunch of times in recent days, it brought tears to my eyes to hear it when played in this post. God is always good, help is on the way...

[@vickistokes7325]

When Toby lost his son, I will never forget the statement he made. He said “ the God I serve is the God of the hills and valleys”. What a witness in his deepest pain. My son and I saw Toby in concert in Phoenix, Arizona - so awesome!!

[@bethbnolan]

Thank you TobyMac for encouraging me in my grief. Today's a new day!

[@nathanhale6781]

LOVE THIS. What a treasure and example Toby is. Love his character, transparency and aim!

[@tinalee3418]

I love how Tobymac has been a light for us all for so many years. I'm grateful for him, & artists like him. Love & hugs Tobymac & family. Your music helped me grow into an adult from my teen years. Then it helped me raise my kids as an adult. Now, it's been a part of my life so long...😊💕🎶🕊

[@jasonbryan9056]

Hello how are you doing?

[@jessicalancaster762]

I can’t even fathom why anyone would give this a thumbs down. I love TMac. Always will.

[@chrissparks3254]

Amen. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@dannahtaft3108]

I love Toby and his family! His faith and belief has always been totally believable to me! In his music and interviews 💜🙏from the great state of Texas!

[@aarondray8999]

Gods love and mercy are never diminished in our pain, im finding they are only ever more deeply revealed.

[@TexasBig]

On song with "21" the scream is so valid to the emotion, we lost our daughter when she was 17. Pain to joy is Gods promise. We need to share the gospel!

[@grahammcnally4799]

He isn't gone forever, Toby. Love you. Thank you.

[@Standingupstrong993]

LOVE ME SOME TOBYMAC!!!!!!!!!!! Thank God for you man! Keep on bringing us the amazing music!

[@EruvwuObuaya]

Thank you for this interview, I have loved Toby Mac's music from DC Talk and now I love the spirit of God in him and am blessed to have been inspired and lifted by his music.