Thank you, Heavenly Father for your promise. I failed in my charge as a mother, as a result of my choices I lost the trust of my daughter. I worked too much and was gone when she needed me to be her protector. I was too busy being a provider when all she needed was me. I failed in showing her the way to you Father and that breaks my heart more than anything. I’ve let you down. It was my job to teach her about you. Now I can only pray that she will find her own way to you. It’s been five years since I have heard her voice and its been almost ten years since I saw her in person. She wants nothing to do with me. In some ways it is like a death. But I can now see that I need to trust in you and seek you for comfort. I know you will never leave me and I know you will never leave her. Thank you FOF and Mr. Mac for your story. For reminding me of our Lord’s Promise.

@thehudsonfamilyhomestead9551

Жыл бұрын

I too made bad choices and decisions as a single Mom of two boys years ago❤I was not consistent in my walk with the Lord and we do reap what we sow and I am now grieving in my heart as both of my adult sons are struggling with addictions of their own. I’m praying for reconciliation with your daughter and I’m also praying that our Heavenly Father will send people in your prodigal daughter’s life to point her to the King of Kings who is the ONLY ONE that can can bring healing to both of our families!❤❤❤❤ Blessings & Hugs from The Hudson Family in NC❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏

@alphaomegastables

Жыл бұрын

I know/feel...exactly how you dealing with your situation. Surrender to HIS WILL...ROMANS CHAPTERS 6, 7, 8 & 12...helps me daily!! Praying for you & all GOD'S FAMILY, IN JESUS/YESHUA'S PRECIOUS NAME!!🙏🔥⚖⚓

@WildnUnruly

Жыл бұрын

@@thehudsonfamilyhomestead9551 Thank you for your kind words. Blessings and hugs in return. ❤️

@WildnUnruly

Жыл бұрын

@@alphaomegastablesThank you, praying and working on surrendering all to our Father. Some days I think I’ve got it down and surrender is easy other times I feel like I am holding on to stuff that I need to let go. Bottom line is I fight fear, doubts everyday, I counter it with praying and studying my Bible.

@evewomensministry9590

4 ай бұрын

Literally stand at your door and call her back- don’t stop until she returns. Restoration through Christ! Karen Wheaton is very inspiring concerning this.

Onward christian soldier. You are loved. In the name of the one true king, lord and savior Christ Jesus. 🙏...

“We were either going to fall at the feet of the King or we were gonna run a million miles from Him.” I love how he kept referring to the love for King. Surrounding himself with people who love the King. The King is kind.

Toby is so honest and open with people. What a sensitive man. Love him.

The enemy attacks the family. So many of us are praying for those we love. May the Lord bring home the prodigals and save our children from this dying world. Lift them up!

@tylerhinman8842

4 ай бұрын

they really do

What really struck me was: In his grief, Toby wanted to be done with the music business, but how God gently, gently brought him back to it through the grief. He is so kind!!

@heistruth2865

2 ай бұрын

Amen! Keyword is GENTLY. He gently guides us...Sadly we as people aren't always so gentle.....❤❤

My nephew was an amazing musician, and a believer, but the demons of anxiety and tormented him😢 He went to Jesus. Until it happens to you personally, it is impossible to explain. So many emotions. One day, I saw Toby on video giving his witness, followed by his performance of "you're the goodness in my life.." That song is anointed and I thank Him from the depth of my heart in Yeshua Jesus Beloved Name❤

“ Servant of the King” Thank U✨

This song is so right on. I lost my husband in 2020, mother in 2022 and my sister last month. This song has been helping me in my grief.

@nancygs4555

Ай бұрын

I am so sorry ❤

Toby is one of my favorite artists. My dad loved him. He committed suicide 3 years ago. Now when I hear Toby Mac I think of my dad’s last years of fighting. I feel pain and hope when I hear it.

Beautiful closing prayer. Thank you for words of wisdom and Toby being transparent. I love his new song Faithfully. My wife of 41 years went to be with the Lord two years ago. COVID killed her. Blessings to Toby and his family

Our middle son went to Jesus, my husband almost never talked about his death. It wasn’t his way. So hearing this man openly share his grief is amazing! We need all types of people ❤

I love this man...yes i still need counseling since the DC Talk break up...but Tobymac is such an example of a Godly man..a servant of the Lord!

Praise God for this message. In November 2022 my adult son took his life. If it wasn't for God being in my heart and life, i believe I would have lost my mind after my son passed. Gods been using me to love on others that have lost someone due to death. My life has been hard but during this brokenness God is helping me to grieve gracefully. Thank you Toby for your testimony.

@trod3898

Жыл бұрын

Sorry for you loss!

@meam80skids

Жыл бұрын

🙏💜

@lb1460

Жыл бұрын

I'm so sorry for your loss. The Lord is near to the brokenhearted. He won't waste your pain. Will be praying for you.

@hollyc.

3 ай бұрын

Your son is in heaven.

I trust in you Lord. Please pray for me and my children.

@motorctygrl

Жыл бұрын

🙏

@thehudsonfamilyhomestead9551

Жыл бұрын

I’m praying for you sweetie - as I too need prayer for myself and my family❤He is faithful and we just need to keep our eyes fixed on Him and trust that He DOES have ourselves & our families in the palm of His hand!❤❤❤Blessings & Hugs from Michelle in NC❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏

@apricotreewellness

Жыл бұрын

❤ 🙏

@garypowell6190

Жыл бұрын

Yes, dear Lord, hear the prayers of this concerned parent and show your Perfect Love to the entire family, meeting the children at the point of their need. Protect them dear Lord from this world and the demonic realm. Have mercy Father, in Jesus name, Amen.

@lb1460

Жыл бұрын

Praying now.

I need you Lord. Can you all pray for me, because I am praying for myself. Thank you I am praying for Toby Mac, and his family.

@marybruce3923

Жыл бұрын

Sure be happy to pray for you

@deeregirl7356

3 ай бұрын

I just seen this video today and was reading through the post, my heart was pulled to your request and prayed for you. I was wondering 11 months later how you are doing ?

My neice just lost her 6 month old first baby it’s heartbreaking to say the least I pray for her comfort but more importantly for her to lean on the Lord for all her needs and strength ❤🙏🏻

@marybruce3923

Жыл бұрын

I will definitely be praying for peace and comfort for her,and your family

When the suffering is lifted to the Heavens.

Thank you for giving God a chance Toby. The music that came from your tragedy saved many.

Loved hearing TobyMac’s story of grief. I’m sure it is helping someone else to process their own with Christ by their side, or finally inviting Christ into it. I lost my dad and God loudly reminded me that I have an eternal Heavenly Father that will guide me spiritually now that my Earthly Father and mentor was in the presence of Jesus. I was a difficult mentee…my poor Dad. I am now grateful for the peace my Dad is now rewarded with.

I am a grieving mom, my oldest son. I am also a worship musician in a small church. My walk with God also became different, it had to. Thank you for sharing with us. As hard as all this is, making my way through the Bible has been life changing and its my priority every day. Hugs from Joey’s momma in Maine❤

@heistruth2865

2 ай бұрын

❤❤❤❤ so sorry for your loss....

My aunt 11:28 adopted and then got pregnant also amen thank you King Jesus ❤👑!!!

We're all going to deal with severe pain & depression at some point in life. To see such a positive example as TobyMac, that went through deep pain & came out victorious, it's so encouraging!

This hits me to my core. My son passed at 25. Same circumstances. My son was a musician too. 💔💙

@heistruth2865

2 ай бұрын

❤❤❤❤❤ so so sorry for your loss......

I was in Canada at your Winnipeg show around when it happened. I had just became a Christian that year at age 29. Thank you for being so inspiring as a servant to the King. ❤️ I am so sorry for your loss 💕

Toby has helped me through tremendous loss of a marriage and a break up shortly thereafter. Complete loneliness. My faith is shattered but I still listen to this man.

Jesus is the only truth. He knows our circumstance without us knowing. People run on emotion and that gets people in trouble.

“Reading the Bible cover to cover has changed my life”…..I love this…. Romans 8:28 yes!! Thank you 4 sharing ❤

@victoriajardine-naranjo644

Жыл бұрын

Awesome

Dito he looked so hurt. I admire his honesty and willingness to talk about such a diffcult experience.

I love Toby Mac! He has such love for God and others. Bless you Toby!

Very blessed to have Toby on your show!!! The power of God lives in his music🙏🙏

In the 90's he said that hope is on the way. In the 2000s he said that hope is on the way. In the 2010s he said that hope is on the way. In the 2020s hope is on the way. It never seems to get here, it's just something he continually says, and hopes that nobody will notice.

I so needed this today....idk what my son is doing right now....he had recovered for 4 years off drugs and I am so afraid he is back on them. Thank you Toby

@marybruce3923

Жыл бұрын

I'll be praying for your son to have strength ,to stay clean and sober. I'll be praying for you also.

@JoycePrivette58

Жыл бұрын

I am praying for you and your son.🙏🙏🧡

@sherryallen1590

Жыл бұрын

@@JoycePrivette58 thank you

It's great to hear the story behind the story. As a widow, I have had the same experience of getting to know God is a deeper way than ever before. God IS so kind ~ and so personally loving and compassionate! He hovers over us, watching over us. His love is like NO other!

25:37 - what a beautiful thought... "was he made for 21 years..." Wow. Wow. ❤❤❤

Thank you Lord Jesus for this interview.. I pray Toby's heart is healed with You.. 🙏 Psalm 91 over him and his family

Wow. This is so powerful and raw. Thank you Toby!

Toby is so real. I can feel his heart. The love, the trust for our Daddy King Jesus. Amen.

@alphaomegastables

Жыл бұрын

King Jesus..isnt our Father. Jesus/Yeshua's Father is our Daddy...🙏🔥⚖⚓

I love Toby and his songs.❤

I'm so very sorry for your loss. You encourage us brother in your music, and now this part of your testimony. You will see your son again.❤

TobMac I'm so sorry! for the loss of your beloved son. So Heartbreaking. I will be going to my first TOBMAC concert on Feb 8 in Sacramento CA. Can't wait. to finally see him in concert.

pray for me lord ..protect my family protect ny son lord from everything and anything that may try to harm him or his pure soul ..Amen🫶🏼🙏🏼

Watching from India. Praise be to our Almighty

Amen !

Thank you Toby. Going to make sure I read the Bible from front to back. Thanks for the encouragement. Also ty Focus on the Family

@marybruce3923

Жыл бұрын

My mom read her,Bible front to back every year, for 50 years, when she went blind she would listen to it on tape player, until she passed. So yes reading God's Word front to back is important 🙌

"Everything about you" and the entire album has helped me thru the death of my 18yr old daughter this last October! God showed His plan.... and she was made for 18years! ❤️

Thank you for sharing. Toby you are right. He never leaves or forsakes his kids. So sorry for families loss.

Thank you for sharing your journey. I have been on this journey for 6 years. It has brought me closer to God and my faith has grown! There's so much I could share...not enough space, but our God is truly an awesome God and He will never leave me nor forsake me. And I know that when my time comes,,,I will see my son again and a grand reunion it will be! Peace and love!!❤

Time to man up.the bible says we will be hit hard .But I will restore you. JESUS I TRUST IN YOU.

Toby I love the way you constantly call God King ❤

Love T Macs heart and love for the King of Kings Jesus!!

We must hold on to Jesus. Trust him in every situation in our lives. He will see us through.

God bless you and your family Mr. Mac ❤️✌🏽 Gramy

We need to trust in the lord with all our heart ♥ and lean not on our own understanding in all our ways acknowledge him and he will lead us in life Amen

Love you Toby You've Always been an encouragement to me and my family 💜

This video made me feel closer to God.

Wow! That brought tears to my eyes. I'm not a huge Toby Mac fan so I didn't know how his son died. Such a touching testimony.❤️

@tracilay4162

Жыл бұрын

Accidental overdose

Praise to You, Lord Jesus Christ!

Thanks, everyone, for sharing your heartfelt comments! We're pleased that this program with Toby Mac was meaningful to you. We're here for you if you need us. We have counselors who can listen and pray with you. Here's the contact info: bit.ly/2qnfJjn. Peace and blessings to you!

What a great prayer from the person, who is really broken inside, yet he talks about trust and calling God as daddy hug the ones who are down in heart. Thanks Toby. India

I've been a huge fan of Toby's since DC Talk. His music has made an impact on my life.

Without other Christians life is nearly impossible

AMEN! From the intro, something that changed my life for the better and forever was reading the bible - all the way through! This surprised 😮 me.

Thank you all it did touch me too. I been trying to help a homeless guy, he’s living in a camper on my property. I was disappointed in him not trying like I thought he should and it started a bit of a argument. I was ready to make him leave. Then after feeling like I can’t be the judge of others not knowing and not always putting their all into trying to better himself. I will continue to try to help him the best I can to put the life back into his heart he needs. Thanks Toby I love your music ❤

Thanks so much for sharing ❤❤I have a lost daughter today was her birthday she lost contact with me 😢and it’s been 8 months since I seen my grandkids TobyMac well done servant for all the fans thanks for Gala Bid see ya soon

Thank you for your faith🙏

Saw him in concert just 6 days ago.... He certainly has the heart of a father and the heart of a servant.

Hallughia 🙌 Love that I'm a servant of the king 👑 God bless you sir 🙏👍🙋‍♀️

Such a beautiful podcast

Well I would have watched this later if I would have know I'd cry the whole time..

Only words available, thank You Jesus

I think you have a couple of trolls on here, not sure if they are people generated or that ai. This was an interview for God’s glory thank you FOF❤

@focusonthefamily

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Diane, for your positive feedback and for your concern about the comments received on this video! Be assured that we will continue monitoring the comments that people post and will take action where necessary. Blessings to you!

Thank you for this honest interview. This is where the rubber meets the road, isn't it. I have listened to this interview going on 3xs now. Simply put, thank you for your honesty, the music which the Lord uses to heal and strengthen us as we worship him, and for your faithfulness as you and your family process and go through healing yourselves. What a powerful interview, whose seeds will grow in many of us! Thank you.

Amen🙌 Weeping may endure for a nite but joy comes in the morning.

Thank you for sharing your story Toby! It's inspiring to see you remaining strong in the Lord after enduring the loss of your son. Your story your music and your song "21 years" all have touched me and helped me through my grief knowing someone else was staying strong and loving the lord after a horrible loss of a child/ young adult. I Unfortunately loss the love of my life my only 20 y.o. daughter Emily to an aggressive type of cancer 3 and a half years ago. I have leaned like never before on the Lord and he is so Amazingly loving and glorious! I know and trust she is in good hands and that I will be in heaven one great day with Jesus and get to have the joy of seeing her again one day. I know you will too. ❤️✝️🙌🌻🎗

I love tobys sounds ❤thanks for sharing 😊this was great 🫶

So sorry for your loss. Thank you! So grateful for you, and how you are still allowing to let the Lord lead you!!!

Watching from Las Vegas! This guy is a mighty man of God! His music is inspirational and a blessing! May the Lord Bless him more! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

It happens more than most people think. Love to your family.

💔💔💔 what a powerful testament 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

Iam so much like you and agree that there are so much more of us, like myself that have this feeling of wanting to burst out our love of Jesus

Toby's new album "Life After Death" has really ministered to me, especially since I lost my mother on March 6th, 2023. I remember when the song "Promised Land" released in 2021. That really came at a time when I needed it. These last 2 years have been the absolute hardest of my life, especially the last 2 months. Grief is a terrible thing to deal with. I haven't lost a kid, but losing my mom was debilitating

@focusonthefamily

Жыл бұрын

Hello, Stephen. We're sorry to hear of the heartache you are experiencing as a result of the death of your mom. As Scripture tells us, “The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit” (Psalm 34:18). Know that we're praying for you--may the Lord strengthen you daily. We have a staff of pastoral counselors available to offer reassurance, answer questions, and pray with you. We’d like to invite you to call our office from 6:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. (MT) Monday through Friday; the number is 1-800-A-FAMILY (232-6459). The Family Help Center staff member who answers the phone will arrange for a call-back just as soon as possible. Grace and peace.

@stephengilbreath840

Жыл бұрын

@@focusonthefamily Thank you so much

We saw Toby in Greenville in January. My grands and I play his music all the time. His lyrics make the Word so real.

As I'm continuing to. Listen to u, God speaks to put my trust on God in all situation. You r a blessing to us bro. Thanks for coming up to share🙏

Wow!! My heart just kept quivering for his loss… I know it has got to be hard. Praying for him and his family ❤

Beautiful interview. Thank you.

Amen! He knows, He knows. 🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏💪

Yes, Toby Mac, yes you can write songs, sing, make music songs like the the music you like to listen to. Michael Tate is an amazing musician, artist.

Pray for me. Just lost my son at 37. Im trying to understand. I miss him so much and know he wanted to be here for me.

Beautiful! THANK YOU!...deep, honest, revealing testimony!

The most humble man I have ever seen....!

@deanaivanov585

Жыл бұрын

Wow. You haven’t seen many than if that’s the most humble man. All I see is fame, pride, wealth, and much more.

Your a blessing Toby Mac ❤ thank you for your prayers I also lost my son last year I love how you started reading the Bible the best book there is

Beautiful testimony of God's faithfulness. Thank you Mr. McKeehan & your family for reaching for Christ and sharing your Hope and relationship you have with Him. This hits close to my heart! Multiplied blessings on you all, as you continue to journey on and upward, encouraging others along the way. Thank you for keeping a servants heart & a humble Spirit.

I've got to meet you, Toby, since your daughter lives here in Asheville NC.🙏🤟

Amazing interview....

Wonderful interview!

wonderful and touching - good truth.

Thank you!it was what needed to hear.God bless you and your family

I can relate so much 20:53

What a beautiful testimony….