The Matthew West Podcast: Bart Millard on Being a Sports Fan Who Happens to be an Artist

On today's episode of The Matthew West podcast, I'm joined by fellow sports fanatic, Bart Millard. You may know him as the lead singer of the band that has surely made its statement in Christian Music and beyond, MercyMe! Join us as we talk about our favorite sports teams, recount the story of their hit song 'Imagine,' and discover the video of Bart you MUST watch on RUclips... it won't disappoint. Be sure to tune in next week for part 2 of this conversation but in the meantime, check out all of MercyMe's projects wherever you stream music & check out their tour schedule!
Let's go to the Story House with Bart Millard!
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[@rl2388]

DUET PLEASE! My two favorite Christian singers of all time

[@stephaniemj2018]

Happy Thanksgiving matthew

[@reggiecornils4651]

I heard Gobble Gobble when you first sang it on the Scott and Kelli love it

[@beowoof_music]

as the person who runs the slides at my church, i can say that anytime the slides are behind (in my church), it's because there is a HUGE delay between the computer and the screens

[@camie-co7yc]

❤Love this❤

[@jurenechristian2326]

This makes me so happy! 🎉❤ You're two of my favorite artists, too! I've been waiting for Bart to be on the Matthew West Podcast for a long time! Will there be a song collaboration in the future?

[@buckeyegurl73]

HAPPY THANKSGIVING to you and your family!! GOD BLESS YOU ALL!!! ❤️💙🙏🦃🍁🍂😍

[@karinanderson3239]

Two men who are 100% genuine and love to give back.

[@JeffGoFrogs]

I wondered who Art Millard was. Lol. Bart Millard is a huge Rangers fan! We are world series champions.

[@jmlisanby]

I saw you at Kingdom Bound in Buffalo NY ..... I felt your father speaking 'directly ' to me ! I was 8 rows from the front - I so enjoyed the concert . It was a great concert and my good friend blessed me with tickets

[@lillianmcgrew217]

I love 😍 this that you are also talking about sports because there are a lot of players who are Christian

[@sharongarcia3073]

Nothing better than my two favorite singers chatting. Thanks guys.

[@ronnastair1460]

Love how u both shine 4 Jesus.Nothing better!!!😮🎉🎉🎉

[@christian.girl_forever]

This podcast is amazing Matthew!! I called you on your podcast a while back and on Spotify I am in the top 9% of listeners! Keep doing what you’re doing, it’s God’s amazing work through you ❤

[@shaneguiren1201]

I would love for my Fellow Christians, Matthew West and MercyMe, Casting Crowns, Zack Williams and Toby Mac to come to Australia. My wife and I has already pledged for that day and get the tickets to see them. Have fellowship and worship our Lord together.

[@bodhi1462]

Please don't contribute to the mega supplement industry.

[@rickhendrickson2460]

When you get tired of the Cowboys, come over to Chief's kingdom!

[@LaurenaLaCroix]

260million views, wow, are the artist that grew up in warren, if so, we might,ve went to school together at Lincoln HS

[@iain_moss]

Is Art Millard Bart's painter side job alias? 😉

[@bethbrown8019]

Love MercyMe

[@anal.mendoza]

Hi Matthew, may the Lord bless you from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic! I really love this episode, thanks for sharing! I love Bart Millard's music so my favorite song is I Can Only Imagine. It's amazing!

[@jodiwolf4944]

I love how humble you & your family is. What u see is what u get. 110% genuine. I loved meeting you on Your My Story, Your Glory Tour. Tell Pastor Joe hello. And Your Girls, all 3 of em. 😊😅❤

[@peacelifejoy]

hi I am ok no more text I blown it