“We don’t DESERVE ANYTHING, which is why we thank God for EVERYTHING.” 💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

One thing I’m noticing the last 15-20 mins of these podcasts Jon is teaching! The last 6 mins of this one you went innnnn!! Listen I know He hasn’t given me what I deserve & I am grateful 🙌🏾. I DO NOT DESERVE ANYTHING WHICH IS WHY THANK GOD FOR E V E R Y T H I N G!! This episode overall ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I loved how you unpacked the limitations that Gospel artists typically have when they perform. As someone who is more lowkey, I prefer the more intimate moments during a show to just sit back and truly enjoy the beautiful music and talent. I appreciate it so much. Please bring your guitar back to Dallas, and we will receive all of it with open arms.

I always say, it's not that people are opposed, they just have not been exposed. Set the stage and atmosphere that you would like to present and that crowd will attend with the right appreciation. I personally enjoy the more slow acoustic moments.

@beequeened800

2 ай бұрын

🎯🎯🎯🙌🏾

"I don't like the way you say it and then look at me..." 😂😂😂

From my perspective- A break is too cloudy and unclear. At that point let’s just go our separate ways and if we come back together cool! It’s too much mentally.

@natashashantel4596

3 ай бұрын

Ooohhh that was good insight from the female perspective about Brunes' break. "Rise above the moment". To her, Brunes' actions could've indirectly communicated that he didn't care. That's a tough one though. I will admit female emotions can be complicated at times 😂😂😂

@natashashantel4596

3 ай бұрын

😂 "given the current situation I will not be celebrating your birth" ...... 😮

@paytongardner5756

3 ай бұрын

@@natashashantel4596yes I’ve been there and I guess I’m the one that still expects my bday to be celebrated etc, because we are just on a “break” lol …. It’s too much 😂

@tembelihlechifamba1790

2 ай бұрын

Preach

Grace is my FAV song of yours, because of the appreciation I have for the throat God gave you. If you crooned in worship for an entire concert, I would enjoy every note sung!

I was VIP! And I had the time of my life! I enjoyed every moment of you and Israel! You, Jonathan are my favorite gospel artist! Israel, I’ve always enjoyed his music. And I enjoyed one hallelujah! So in my opinion, there is nothing more you guys need to do! I didn’t sit until I got in my car to drive home! I make it my business to come to a show when you’re in town! Amen!!🥰🥰

As a Seventh Day Adventist I appreciate the intimate guitar moments and the calm joyful rendition of the music you bring to your audience. May God continue to guide you all in your ministry.

That's so true... Minister what is laid in your heart, the way God laid it in your heart. The crowd might not respond to but you know God is ministering to somebody even it's one. After it all, we minister to the audience of One... He's the One that really knows what people need. For me it's important to hear what God wants to minister first... He knows the hearts and needs of the people more. Sometimes we who minister are also in need of what God is doing through us and so we are there to lean in as much as the 'audience'. Loving that approach, it works.

The spirit-filling moments with Jon & Israel were my absolute favorite part of the One Hallelujah Tour in Greensboro.

That last part was a word💯 These need to be longer! I absolutely love hearing from all of you. I hope you guys can still do this now that the tour is done💜

The spelling bee is by far my favorite because of all the foolishness 😂 and the consistency with using AOB is hilarious!

I haven't said a word since the constant in Detroit I was left speechless it was so beautiful it was my first gospel concert and it was more than I can imagine thank you I appreciate it so much the love and joy that you put in my heart I came to see you and everyone was amazing

I loved it. I appreciated that moment I thought it was amazing. This is why I love your music. it soothes the soul. Jonathan, you are teaching us to appreciate those morning. There are a lot of us that appreciated. I love Comparison Kills, Jesus, Smile, I loved all your music. We will get there. You are doing what God want you to do. I am in love with "Overrated!' I also love Maintain, Whole, your soft music, I love your music. I just sent my 24-year-old grandson a text to download No Grey, he is trying navigate is life, but he has a calling on his life and the decisions he is making might interfere with this calling. Let God use the way he wants, too.

I guess I was able to watch it before it officially aired. I give Brunes credit for handling the birthday/break scenario. Although it was hilarious I think he touched on some key points!

I enjoy the chill straight music the most. For example the Stellar Award “Pressure” or the Travis Green, Jonathan McReynolds, Jonathan Butler and Israel Houston.

This was as I expected it to be, totally hilarious. Besides making you laugh uncontrollably, it’s informative, engaging, and I’m sure relatable to many. Definitely enjoying the subjects.. I will be watching this again from start to finish😂😂😂😂 I missed the beginning..✌🏽❤ and understanding y’all 😂

This ended so well To answer Jonathan’s Q, intentionality is conscious, active, thoughtful effort. And effort doesnt always equate to (desired) result, but in itself, when it’s those 3 words above, then it’s intentionality. And I think UE should become a thing, it IS a huge thing in relationships generally. Very sharp of Jonathan to point that out. It would be nice to see Britney’s face though, the camera angles have just her side view the entire time. Thank you guys for a good & entertaining one ❤

Just let the moment be beautiful because it is. You don’t need all that. People appreciate the music in all its greatness.

YEEESSSA! We don't deserve anything, God just LOVES us for being human. He understands that we have to learn to grow.

❤🎉Mr. Jonathan Mcreynolds what u said I notice its Amazing its u n him rejoice how I see it in the Lord its powerful. Stay focused! Those that are in the spirit of the Lord see it. .U have anointed the joy to see u jumping in the Lord n singing u seen in your concert last year. ❤❤❤❤❤ . Musician n singer its a flow trust me I was with Mine back home from Oklahoma. I understood Mr. Jonathan. Love yall. Stay encouraged n assured u know your self be u n unpack. Jonathan!

I just started to sit back and just take in the performances at concerts. Minimal videos and pictures. Just enjoying the moment as it happens.

1. Most of us grew up with the jump and shout sounds etc 2. We love the more mellow beautiful music and we appreciate it but we are calmer because the music is

This is such a great podcast 😂

“No Grey” Had Me Like Oohhhhhh 😮 ! Lol !!! THAT song touched me to the core. Most authentic relatable truth I’ve heard in music in years !

The serenity and ‘most times’ calmness in your sound is why your are my favorite of all time!

It's incredible to realize we've been secretly feeling entitled, when in reality, everything we have is just gifts, blessings, and favors 🤍. This realization is significant for me. I hope it will impact our mindset and illuminate our neighbohood ✨

Omgosh , new subbie ! Didn’t realize you had a podcast. I’m here for it 🙌🏾😂❤️. I’ve seen you live and your musical artistry is magical ! It’s appreciated and needed bro.

For the unpack portion: Praise and worship is easy to participate in when you have a relationship with God; I always say it's hard to praise and worship someone you don't know... Before I got saved it was a struggle to participate for an extended time but after I got saved and grew my relationship with God it's now one of my favorite parts and I am grieved when people cut it off short

The unpacking part was so spot on!

I love those moments when the music is impromptu. That is when you can be authentic and genuine with God, yourselves, and the audience. That is my favorite part of music.

@willieanderson62

3 ай бұрын

Mine, too!

Brunes answer when asked to prove his genius “this is about Jon” 😂😂😂😂😂

Unpacking: "I often wonder, did yall know how good that was?" Jonathan, tap in deeper. As an artist you have to innerstand it all 360. You and Israel are jamming on the same frequency making an ethereal moment, in city and city. Not everyone will be in that frequency. Not all created moments on stage are for the audience. And when we tap even deeper, we learned that these moments aren't created for others at all. Because what others seek, will find them regardless. It's your life game, your present moment always, those moments are for you 🌿

The conclusion of this episode: The Unpopular Opinion was my favorite part. Preach Jon! 🎤 drop

Man am dead!!! the first word by Brunes is craaaay🤣🤣🤣🤣

Just know that you all are amazing and wonderful. Musically, you all are spot on! You are reaching hearts. Let God do the rest!

I’ve been waiting for this conversation!! I’m here for it! I’ve always felt this way about gospel music concerts versus concerts in in other music genres. I love music and as a musician I love musical moments like the one you described with you and Israel. I still rewatch the guitar shed at the stellars with you, Travis Greene, Israel houghton, and Jonathan Butler. I wanted more of that.

We as black Gospel music lovers like the gospel experience. There is a time and place for it all. I believe a different audience BLACK audience will love the music that you and Israel display. Sometimes people are just taking it all in and the response will not be the same

Yes PJ Morton does the small intimate shows and they are so good because it’s truly you listening to the artist. They are like live recording (unplugged) I think your music would do well in that type of setting!

@crystala4579

3 ай бұрын

I love hype gospel moments. I also love intimate shows like PJ Morton. I was wondering if he was referring to the PJ Morton route or more like CCM route..

He just trust us sometimes and bless us other times. 😮‍💨

I think that it is more than just about the guitar collaboration with Israel. But I think those raw moments are intimate and requires an authenticity of our emotions. So it may be fear, and an unfamilliarity with that type of intimacy about...like you said about the Greatest.

48:55 this is why it’s important to communicate your thoughts and feelings

I have 2 comments, both in response to the unpack... my sister went to One HalleluYah experience (because that's what it was🙌🏽🙌🏽) before me. She sent some video clips. When I saw Jonathan and Israel sitting on stage with the guitars, I said , "I don't need to see anything else to know that I'm so glad I got tickets. THAT was everything, and I need to be in person for that!" Then.... being in the room when it took place, it was such an aww inspiring moment. I can't speak for anyone else, but for me, I was so in tune with hearing what was happening lyrically and vocally that I appreciated how quiet it was in the auditorium so I could fully appreciate it.

This is my first time looking at the show and its beautiful 🕊️

I missed the time you came to Tampa, FL. this year because I was in the hospital but my 4 sisters came out to the concert I hope when you come back to Tampa,FL. I pray that I be there 🙏🏾😊

I'm a woman and I care deeply about birthdays; however, if on a break the least I would expect or give is a Happy Birthday. Giving or receiving a gift is the next stretch, but also not expected. Showing up or expecting the other person to show up is a negative given a break. That's possibly dangerous and/or confusing behavior. I agree with Brunes in respecting the boundaries of the mutual decision of the break. Now on the other hand, show up with a gift in hand if you trying to get her back because that's what that type of energy is going to give.

Brunes was def laughing in doubt during the idiosyncratic spelling part. Too funny. 🤣 You and Israel’s part during the concert was my fav. I would actually travel to see you do something similar for your bday. I know that will be dope! *SIGH* “BREAKS.” May deserve its own podcast topic. 🫠😆 Loving Britney on this!

We don't deserve anything. I feel that when someone does something for me, my first thought is I don't deserve it. It makes me appreciate the blessing more.

Ohhhh yeah! Bring that concert to Dallas.. cuz we wanna bask in His presence with you singing 😂😭

I so much like Jonathan though process 😅❤, his perspective about everything is genius!

This podcast has been it into one of my fave things to watch on YT

I definitely appreciated the greatness that is THEE Israel Houghton and THEE Jonathan Mcreynolds playing together, just as I appreciate their songs together on their individual albums. I would have loved for those songs to be performed, but I get that most ppl may not know those songs.

My boyfriend and I took a break, too. We wanted time to evaluate the relationship and see if we were ready for the next step (engagement). His birthday was in the middle of the break and we still celebrated it together because we still cared about each other 🤗 The next month, on my birthday, he proposed and now we're married. So maybe yes to celebrating birthdays during breaks? 😅

Yeah we appreciate those special high quality music moments. We see yall! The tour was amazing!!

This is the funniest episode to date!😂😂😂

Great content as usual!! As far as your "unpacking" in the first segment, you just explained exactly how I feel about the preaching moment on Sunday moment in our typical church experience. As you said, "I want all the colors in the Kingdom!"

I was there in Houston and I truly worshiped with you during that segment. I enjoyed the softness of the moment.

I appreciate the slowed down acoustic moments on tour for sure. I felt like it was a time for the audience to sit and take it in, but it was still as special as the loud and jumping moments.

The spelling bee had me cracking up! Y'all have some good topics. When it comes to concerts, I think the audience does not want to be a distraction sometimes. Or maybe the seats are too close so they feel they might not get to move as much. Lol ! but Jon you do a great job engaging with your audience. When it comes to relationships, both people need to be present and say what you honestly need to say to each other. I wrote a song about this topic.

We really do think with the "law of compounding evidence" 😂😂 that's a good observation

The way that birthday discussion triggered me !!

People get ready 🙋🙋 Jesus He's coming

I think it takes a level of humility and maturity to come to the conclusion that we as humans deserve death according to the standard of the Holy God who created us. Then when we arrive at the truth of that fact, we must live by it once we believe it. Then we must do as the Word says and in all things give God thanks.

I’m super happy you’ve started this podcast!!! I’ve always wanted to know how life is within the Christian music world 🤗 Thank you!

Just talk to your audience and get them ready to receive the way you want to minister to them amen

Oh and love to see u explore preaching Jon , too 😊

I want to go. Lord if it’s in your will. Let me be in the room. And it’s his birthday too! Please cut up! When I saw Jon and Israel I didn’t know what to take from it but I was in awe. It wasn’t a spirit moment but it was a human engaging emotion packed experience that I would love to experience again. It’s literally like watching artists in their element and experiencing the elevation with them. I can’t explain it, I just know if I can be there I desire to be in the room. Make room for me Jesus! 😂

There are times in this walk in worship I only have enough energy to soak in worship, and the shout may be in the form of tears. 😭 . So, a different presentation of gospel music I think would just expand its reach . It can also cultivate a space for people to appreciate in a new way the words, content and the music. I wanted that part of the concert to be longer, tbh.

It's the Word at the end for me 🔥🔥🔥 You broke that Down!

The spelling bee 😩😂 (not me forming the letters b -o - b with you 😂)

As someone that has been in like the first 5 rows of a JM show annnnnd the One Hallelujah Tour, I can say that I sit down *sometimes* because I'm 6'2" and feel bad for everybody that might be standing behind me cuz I know they can't see lol. I still get my life tho!

This was a great episode but MAN it was hard for me to watch lol. With Brunes’ situation I’m honestly on neither side. I don’t think he necessarily did anything wrong but to Jon’s point there is an inherit unfairness to relationships. And to be honest I think there’s some biblical truth to it. As husbands we are called to lay down our life for our bride as Christ did the same for the church, and to love her in the same way Christ loves the church. That is entirely unfair it just is 😂. But at the same time I do think it’s on women to not abuse that, in the same way as Paul describes you don’t just willingly keep sinning knowing that God will forgive you. (I’m paraphrasing a lot I know. Please don’t get at me lol.) So even in my own relationship being engaged now on my way to being married, I have plenty of conversations with my fiancé about what non-negotiables there are. And there’s grace for me if we didn’t necessarily discuss something in advance. So bringing it back to Brunes, I do think that there should’ve been grace for him cause at least he tried to communicate. Sometimes it’s on you to be vulnerable enough to ask for what you really want. I can speak for myself that as a man it does me ZERO pleasure to have my partner dissatisfied. But I can’t just automatically know what is going to satisfy you. So the solution is communication snd accountability. If you tell me birthdays are important and no matter how bad we may argue or whatever the circumstance is I would rather you be there and it feel awkward than to not have you there at all, THEN it is on me to make sure I show up regardless of however angry or confused I am. Cause loving someone is a sacrifice and like I stated before especially as the man of the relationship. There’s definitely more to say but this comment is long enough lol. If you made it to the end I hope you didn’t feel like I wasted your time. Ted Talk over. Be blessed and thank you Jonathan for this podcast!

Ross and Rachel on Friends had a similar problem. 😂😂 “We were on a break”

Come on sir, Don't do us like that. Sometimes the quiet in the moment is us taking in the moment, I feel exactly what Brunes said. In the Jacksonville show, that was my favorite part of the Concert. Not to mention two of my favorite songs. I remember going into worship, and you stopping to say, "500million thousand changes" also. Lol The break conversation, in my opinion, is very dependent on the relationship. I think it was a valid question, if they were more on the side of breaking for good or getting back together. Once again, I agreed if she atleast wanted him to be there, even as a friend because if you plan to live life together you should still at least be friends, she should have invited him. My thoughts though.

I’m in the library watching the spelling segment with Jon and I’m out here laughing 😂 wrong place to watch this episode 😅

This was my favorite episode!

If we are on a break, I would be content with a happy birthday message that is well thought out I don't expect you to be there at my birthday. Lol I get what Jon is saying but there's a caveat. Grace is undeserved but something things are well deserved. In my opinion.

Jonathan, keep letting that MBS and partnering with the Holy Spirit work; looove the book of Eccl; matter of fact the WHOLE Bible, and btw, "The Office", and "Home Alone 2 in New York" as well. You and Isreal's acoustic duet was everything. I wasn't there in person, but I watched it a couple of times--beautiful --loved it.💟😊

Chill gospel is great. Actually Amazing

Jooonn….This is sooo good!! ❤❤

🤣🤣🤣 Jmac is hilarious. Why he say Brunes went professional management in his text...

I wouldn’t expect a birthday gift/surprise if we are on a break, but I also don’t believe in breaks. We done if we break up… 🤷🏾‍♀️ I would probably expect a birthday text at the most.

That last part whew🙌🏾

From a woman’s prospective that “break” situation and getting upset about the birthday thing, that’s personality and maturity. Y’all on a break, he’s been nothing but transparent.

I think I agree with Brunes on the break. If you’re on a break I wouldn’t expect anything in order to properly utilize the break. In the event they hung out on her birthday activities could’ve happened that would’ve caused them to forgo the break, thereby not solving this issues that arose. Even if there weren’t any such activities I think it wouldn’t be appropriate because at that point you’ve got two folks that aren’t sure they’re gonna be together… Even sending a birthday message or so would’ve been done with a sore heart. So I say a break is a break…for a reason. Celebrate the birthday after the break 🥳

I know personally i enjoyed the whole show; however the part of the segment with you and Israel were some of my favorite moments.❤

To answer your question JMac, if we are on a break and my birthday falls within that time frame before the end date, oh absolutely he definitely should celebrate

It depends on if you are into presents, gifts to prove that the person loves you. Rules need to be established. I agree with Brunes, it can be confusing. Now you have to remember, the way you start the relationship, you have to continue it.

A break is a break. I agree with Brunes. If there is an expectation to acknowledge a birthday, it should be communicated up front going into the break.

I love the idea of an intimate acoustic type concert featuring You Israel and DOE. The venue needs to be at a church or theater max seating 2,500. Would love❤to see it here in Tampa!!!

now let’s discuss this birthday break stuff…. if we are on a break, and my birthday comes and you don’t celebrate my birthday with me or for me or buy me a gift or something somehow someway …that is going to play a factor when it comes time to me making my decision on whether or not we gonna get back to together. if you can’t put your differences aside when it comes to something as significant as a birthday, if we do get back together, or end up getting married and we have a falling out ,how am I to know that you are gonna come through for the important stuff.

Intentionality is setting a foundation

Jonathan.......you're sooo funny. A rare person who LOVES LOVES to share their heart.......(AND OPINIONS I MIGHT ADD)..... We enjoy your "unpacking!!"

Can I just say, the ppl that stand up the ENTIRE concert are BLOCKING everyone behind them! SIT DOWN!!! Lol

Can you come to Dallas and sing both your first albums? I’ll be there front row to listen and sing all the songs

Well said Jonathan. God's grace is definitely unmerited favor and the only thing we deserve is death. We have all sinned and come short of the glory of God. Thank the Lord for His Son Jesus Christ, who died, was buried, and rose again the third day so that His righteousness, could stand in the place of our sin. We can NEVER repay Him for what He done, nor ever feel like we deserve anything from Him. What we can say is that, we can live the rest of our lives trying to please Him, so He can say when we meet Him face to face, WELL DONE MY GOOD AND FAITHFUL SERVANT!! As a woman of God, I stand with the unpopular opinion. Be blessed! 🫶🏾

Allow me extend my most insincere apology to Brunes for all of the unheard violent threats a spew at him for doubting The Genius. 😂

If I am dating someone and we go on a break, I don’t expect them to do anything for me. We are on a break. Clearly there is something we are thinking about and trying to celebrate anything together, if we haven’t talked about it, could send mixed signals. There are a lot of factors.

6:25 Now, wait a second 👏🏾. I was a VIP, on the 3rd row and I was up, hype, you hear me 🗣️, sweating because a room full of people, so close to each other, make it HOT real quick, mmmkay. I almost sweat off my makeup 😆. In all seriousness, I don’t know about everyone else, but for me, that moment was so intimate, beautiful, and calming. It was almost as though God had His arms wrapped around me, holding me, letting me know that everything’s going to be fine. It’s exactly what I needed at that exact moment 🙌🏾💜.