Hey Granger Smith glad to see you doing well! I honestly have not heard your name in years and i hired a new guy and was telling him about how we used to jam out to earl dibbles jr and you back in highschool lol. I was an athiest for a long time after turning away from the christian faith. I have a daughter she turns 1 year old in october and could not be happier. Well a few months ago i have gave my life to the lord and i randomly looked up your youtube to show my friend your songs and seen all the preaching and i am so glad to listen to some of your podcasts which have helped me get closer to god in my journey. I want to say i was a strong christian but after living life without christ and coming back i feel like i am 10x stronger in the faith and growing daily. I just want to say i love you brother jesus loves you and i am so happy to see you doing well and working in jesus's name. I pray for your success and happiness in life and to have a healthy happy family with an unbreakable bond. Love a small town Tennessee man -Rex
I'm retired at 27, went from Grass to Grace. This video here reminds me of my transformation from a nobody to good home, honest wife, $35k biweekly and a good daughter full of love ❤️
I raised 75k and Christina Ann Tucker is to be thanked. I got my self my dream car 🚗 just last weekend, My journey with her started after my best friend came back from New York and saw me suffering in dept then told me about her and how to change my life through her. Christina A. Tucker is the kind of person one needs in his or her life! I got a home, a good wife, and a beautiful daughter. Note!:: this is not a promotion but me trying to make a point that no matter what happens, always have faith and keep living!!
< I know that woman(Christina Ann Tucker) If you were born and raised in new York you'd know too, No doubt she is the one that helped you get where you are!!
I get it. People begged me for years to start a band, but I refused to pursue it. When the Lord got a hold of me, he put me in HIS band, leading worship at Church. Leading people to HIS throne, NOT mine!
IMHO none of the songs you sang came across as sinful but if you felt you was leading people away from GOD than you had to repent. My prayer for you is that you write and sing the praises of the Lord and Savior, if it HIS will.
I understand if you have a personal problem with pride. But there is sinful pride placing yourself above others or God. And there is pride which honors others and/or God. You can be proud of a job well done. I don't believe it's sinful if you don't elevate yourself above others. It's a matter of your heart.
I find it interesting what you are saying about all musicians are sinners bc they are using their platform to bring attention to themselves. ( idol worship) okay, but do you not bring attention to yourself on your podcast & RUclips channel that we all love watching? & your merch. I think you need to think about what you are expressing here. Saying ALL musicians including Christian artists are committing a sin! I think we all can fall into being idolized. We are sinners that’s why Jesus died for us! We will always struggle with pride & etc…I think it’s hypocritical of you to say that after you have made a living of music & do preaching engagements still use your different platforms to “ idolize “ your life! I think you need to ponder this a bit longer bud! 🤔
Such good answers on pride. Being humble is a virtue. Pride is the opposite. Mankind doesn't even have the ability to direct it's own footsteps. Without God I mean. Great episode! Yee Yee!!!
I agree music can be a sin.. secular music that gets you to be prideful or not see all the sins in your life.. Lucifer was the musician and leader of worship in heaven and we were made to replace him to not worship God. Music speaks to us and he knows it as it speaks to God and worships God .. people need to look deeper in this .. like Taylor swift and so many more all her songs are named after sinful things .. small lies that devil gets you to come in agreement with as you listen and say .” This is my song” agreement number one was made in the spirit realm lol
It would be awesome for you to come out with a worship album. You don't need to tour, but I feel you could touch a lot of people with some Worship music.
The devil gets us with either pride or despair. With pride we do not desire God and with despair we think we are so bad/worthless/small that God does not desire us.
I kind of disagree with you as far as your fans needing to “worship you.” I saw you live and listen to your music because I resonate with the art you created. Now I resonate with your podcast. I don’t see it as much different.
Everyone has an opinion. Seems extreme to discredit hard work and dedication. America thrives on capitalism, people look up to you and it’s ok if it’s about you if you’ve earned it. You then show what it takes to get there. Isn’t Yee Yee the center of attention on ads and always trying to boost their numbers?
Agree that pride is wrong. [Pro 11:2 NLT] 2 Pride leads to disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom. [Pro 13:10 NLT] 10 Pride leads to conflict; those who take advice are wise. [Pro 16:18 NLT] 18 Pride goes before destruction, and haughtiness before a fall. [Pro 29:23 NLT] 23 Pride ends in humiliation, while humility brings honor. [Ecc 7:8 NLT] 8 Finishing is better than starting. Patience is better than pride. [Isa 2:11 NLT] 11 Human pride will be brought down, and human arrogance will be humbled. Only the LORD will be exalted on that day of judgment. [Eze 16:49 NLT] 49 Sodom's sins were pride, gluttony, and laziness, while the poor and needy suffered outside her door.
I absolutely respect you and what God is doing through you with this platform. I also agree with you that there is corruption in Christian music, BUT I also believe there is corruption in anything that involves humanity. Coming from the country music scene, I'm certain you were regularly bombarded with fans who really did WORSHIP you. They traveled miles and spent embarrassing amounts of money to be in your presence. I can imagine how awful that must have felt after the Holy Spirit took over your heart. Do I think that same kind of misplaced worship occurs within Christian music, of course. What I don't agree with is the assumption that EVERYONE that attends a concert or sings those songs does it from a sinful, fleshly perspective. What I can KNOW, is only what's in MY heart. I know Who I'm worshipping and His Name is Jesus. If we allow your thoughts on this to permeate ours, where does it end? Should ANYONE sing to God with other believers in a big group, in a small group, in their own homes? Someone might worship them while they're praising God. PLEASE know I support you and your sweet family!! I just kept chewing on this subject and couldn't swallow. Love you, in Christ, my brother. 🧡Rogersville Tennessee
I had a thought/dream the other day about this for you. I thought it would be great if you ever released a religion based album. Amazing grace was first song that came to mind. However the good Lord speaks to you to spread the message though
This so good granger. My mom was worship singer in Church. Everyone would be like when are you singing again? People worshipped her voice. She had to step down because people were worshiping her. I said to people she isn't God. It would bother me so much.
Agreed. Church worship should be *congregational,* NOT elevating one voice/singer/group above the rest of the church (like some type of concert for self glorification or entertainment).
13:00 Man this blew my mind open to something that’s quite literally in front of your face just didn’t give it any deep thought. At first I felt almost turned away when you you started explaining the pride and proud of your country and once you brought up that it’s about how it makes you feel and look good it all came into perspective.
Why am I getting replays of your “After Midnight “ that are many days behind? Love your “After Midnight” but if these ridiculous replays continue, you lost me. 95 KSJ. Mobile, Al. Best Regards.
Yes... He has many talents, gifted from GOD. And should be used in GODs will. Not man's $ way. Many in specific positions, have had to give up more than they expected and left the pit, way later than they wanted. If the system raises you up in their game. They will take you out if you don't play the game. I'M VERY THANKFUL YOU GOT OUT OF THE PIT. You share your talents where GOD plants you! 🌻
@@joshuahockman1128 I have been around people that even after years of vocal lessons they still can not sing. Some voices are God given. They may or may not need lessons to open them up to expand their range or learn proper breathing techniques.
We are 3 parts (body, soul, spirit) created in the image of God as He is 3 parts ….Father, Son and Holy Spirit …only our Spirit gets born again so we still have our soul To deal with and it gets better slowly As we we surrender to His will and way and by His Word and this is called sanctification.
How would you understand what Paul says to the church in Corinth in 2 Corinthians 7:4 where Paul says he has great "pride" in them? (or 2 Thessalonians 1:4)
probably should leave her alone and have her be the only one who can help him just a matter of time and let god be the driver. If you take away the person who is bonded most the foster child will have to bond.
I can agree but also disagree with music I find my war room and my prayer time with music song and dance it’s the one time that I’m fully focused on god and can here him clearly I have encourage you fully get involved in music and prayer as your creating Christian worship songs being fully devoted to god praying through the storm pressing in and giving your all to god I make sure my heart is humble when I sing and dance. For my father as that is when he moves through me
Man I wish we had more of your music... I seen you several times live and it was amazing my wife and I had meet and greet tickets but the venue decided are 2 year old son needed a meet and greet ticket and yall made sure that didn't stand and made her band guest your truly a great man but dang I miss your music
Wow. New subscriber here. Wasn't sure how you were gonna answer the first question on pride and being proud, I thought for sure it was a stumper. But your point about not being 'proud' of people from far away places, and thus the feeling of being proud really being a self-centered feeling of pride at the very core of it, blew my mind. Real good stuff you got here, God bless
Interesting, because I didn't agree with that point. I know I've seen children or young people do things that I've thought were noble, and I feel pride and admiration for them, even though I don't know them or really have anything to do with them. I think it can be self-centered, but I don't think it's limited to that. For instance, I think about the Olympics. There are athletes from other countries that do incredible things and overcome incredible odds. They are then the recipients of a gold medal and their anthem is played. I watch this amazing scene, and I'm proud for them. That has nothing to do with me. I'm just really impressed by what they've done.
To your point, Granger draws a distinction between being proud of someone vs being impressed. From my understanding he meant that since the Bible has a certain definition for the word pride, he wants to retain that definitio in his everyday language. Today the word proud can take on a meaning similar to being well pleased but Scripturally it's always an elevation of self. I know you know this but just wanted to point out that he did mention that he might be impressed but not 'proud' of someone who has no connection with himself.
@@Marvinmiller7447 As the person who wrote in said in his email, I think this is a discussion about a lot of semantics. We may change the word that we are saying or using, but the feeling we have is still the same. It’s the feeling that we need to be most careful about.
@@bowed305 right I agree. I do see Granger's point in not using it with his children. I think there could be danger in using a word to mean something almost opposite that of Scriptural interpretation. But like you mentioned it is semantics so we're not dealing with a right and wrong here. What makes it right or wrong is the condition of the heart. Thank you for your thoughts brother.
I'm curious to why you've chose to continue with Yee Yee apparel when it is a continuation of the music career. Most people make the connection of your music career and the Yee Yee brand. This is a legitimate question that I'm trying to make sense of. I enjoy the podcasts and look forward to them.
I’m glad he hasn’t because I wear it so if I’m not able to share the gospel with someone but someone looks up granger or Yee Yee bc I wore it and find his sermons or this podcast .. and they find God in it..
I don't think we can prove Biblically that pride is God's most hated sin. From what I understand, God sees sin as sin, not in the degrees and shades that we tend to give them. I think those levels were something humans created to feel better about themselves and to justify their condemnation of others. James 2 teaches us that if we're guilty in one area then we're guilty in all, meaning that we're lawbreakers, no matter which law we broke. I know we're no longer under the Old Law, but the point carries over regarding God's expectations of our behavior based on His teaching in HIs Word. Yes, there are different earthly consequences of some sins, but I can't see anywhere where the Bible teaches that there are differing levels of Hell based on which sins we've committed. It may very well be, though, that pride is mentioned so often because it's the gateway to so many of the sins we commit. In fact, we can go back to the Garden, and Satan used pride to get Adam & Eve to violate the one law they were given to follow.
Exactly which is why it is most hated bc pride in your self causes you to become your own god or maybe not your whole life as he says depends on where your at in your house and what room your cleaning but we all have pride somewhere where even as not. Again Christians we will certainly find in our lives just because what the Holy Spirit has convicted him of at where your at yet don’t mean he’s wrong
@@lorimostellerjesussaves6264 According to scripture, God hates all sins equally. This concept of pride being the most hated sin just doesn't hold up scripturally.
[Job 33:17 NLT] 17 He makes them turn from doing wrong; he keeps them from pride. [Job 35:12 NLT] 12 And when they cry out, God does not answer because of their pride. [Psa 73:8 NLT] 8 They scoff and speak only evil; in their pride they seek to crush others. [Psa 101:5 NLT] 5 I will not tolerate people who slander their neighbors. I will not endure conceit and pride. [Isa 2:17 NLT] 17 Human pride will be humbled, and human arrogance will be brought down. Only the LORD will be exalted on that day of judgment. [Isa 13:11 NLT] 11 "I, the LORD, will punish the world for its evil and the wicked for their sin. I will crush the arrogance of the proud and humble the pride of the mighty.
Nope, that's not his point at all. His music career was something that happened at a point in his life, but he then reached a point where he felt that wasn't the right way to go any longer.
He's not saying music is sinful. He and his family still sing songs. He's saying he left his career in the music industry because, for him, it was leading to sin.
Keep up the great work Granger. Backroad song was one of the songs that was picked for the slide show for my 21st Birthday back in 2015. I still love the song. But more importantly, I love how your life has been truly transformed by Jesus over the past few years
Have you ever worked in a field that was not good????? Is your pay from a highly reputable company? The main objective is He didn't fell right in the System /Company he worked for. Sheeeesh. REMEMBER GOD ALLOWS U-TURNS
Granger never said songs or singing was sinful. He made a choice about his own career based on what he believed to be right for him, his life, and his family.
@@bowed305 I know he did! I’ve seen him a lot over the years. I’ve met him. I have followed him for a long time and was wondering why the post was made to sound the way he posted it! I am so happy for Granger and his family that he’s chosen another path. So now it’s out in the open, it’s clear what he meant!
@@likescountry114 The podcast was given the title it was given to intrigue people to listen to is. Granger could have made it clearer by entitling it, "I Left The Music Industry Because It Was A Sin For Me", but that wouldn't have generated the interest that this title generated. He does that a lot with his titles. It's not my favorite thing that he does, but I get why he does it.
Considering the foster care situation, try to understand the child’s woundedness. Perhaps he was wounded the worst by a woman or even a mother in his life. Woundedness causes big problems in future bonding. Pray for healing in those areas. Or this may be where the ways part but that doesn’t mean God is done using you and your wife in this ministry! Definitely don’t compromise on ur marriage man. Keep looking up and trust our Jesus! Granger brought so much wisdom into light. Keep pressing on brother.
I had the same thought. I'm guessing his past trauma is related to a woman who was in his life and mistreated him, so he's now unsure about establishing a relationship with women.
Not telling your kids you’re proud of them? They walk for the first time? You take their training wheels off and see them coast on? Come on.. I don’t do it a lot but it has weight and the sparkle I see in my kids eyes is priceless. I’ll keep telling them I’m proud of them when it’s warranted.
"I'm delighted in how well you're doing." "I'm so glad that you've accomplished this." "You ride a bike better than I did at your age." "Wow, I didn't expect that you'd ride so quickly; you're doing so well!" "Your bike balancing skills are amazing."
Just form the title, does that mean you are giving away all of your ill gotten finances? Money earned in sin, as it were. Or is this just a click bait title? I’m not watching the whole video to find out unless you give me a good answer.
Definitely your choice about your listening or not, but he does explain his point. Agree with him or not, it is worth listening to him explain his journey and choice.
God gave you a gift and you can use it to glorify Him, that is not sin. It is sin not to use the gift He gave you. You are falling into pietism. Our young grandsons love the song buy a boy a baseball and this song has given many opportunities to speak of God.
He never said he wouldn't use his ability to sing any longer. He said he left the music industry and performing like he used to do because it was becoming sinful for him. There's absolutely nothing sinful about him making that choice. A person blessed with a gift to sing isn't required by God to go out and be a performer. That person just needs to figure out how best to glorify God in the use of the talents received.
Granger. I’m curious about your tattoos. I firmly believe that a God fearing, God honouring Christian, will never have a desire to have them. Please explain your reasoning.
It's relatively easy to quit a career when you made a ton of money off it and live beyond comfortably now. Didn't quit as a struggling artist, waiting til he was rich lol
@@FLMegan I don’t disagree. It’s kind of an extreme viewpoint, but after following him for some time, I get the feeling that extreme is kinda his norm.
Pride is not gods most hated or disapproved sin, that would be the one and only UNFORGIVABLE sin which is blasphemy denying the name of Christ. Its the only sin that sends you to hell. Archeologist found some ancient scrolls and whats written on them completely disproves everything our modern bible has taught us. Its been altered and translated so far from the truth that 90% of the world believes Christianity to be a cult as they should! On another note any and all people who claim to be Christian should read this book. Its called original sin written by PHD. Dr. Ammon Hillman.
@@joshuahockman1128 pride is what drives us all.. I’m not saying I don’t have any and neither does anyone and granger wasn’t either .. but it’s still needs to be talked about addressed and brought in the light to ponder on to humble us on daily .. I didn’t mean to seem like I’m more holier than you cause I’m not.. but acting like pride isn’t something we still deal with in some form or fashion everyday and calling it out is not saying I’m without it..
Granger said he can't still perform for his fans the way he used to and be the Christian he understands that he should be now, so we should believe him. He made a personal choice for his life, and we should respect that.
@@LegitKingOnRUclips No, we don't have to respect his wishes at all. If someone claims to be a follower or fan of Granger's, though, we should accept what he's told us about what's right for him, even if it's not what we want. It's how we should treat all people in our lives. It's basic human kindness and respect.
Amassed a fortune? So you are privy to his finances? Being successful and well-known does not automatically equate to having large sums of money. Those who spend any time listening to Granger and Amber know that their lives were dramatically changed after the loss of River. This is just another step in that change.
@@pagejames8754 It’s not about agreeing or not. It’s about accuracy in information. Just because Granger is well known and has had some hits doesn’t mean he’s wealthy. We simply don’t have facts to back that up. People can’t think he made a dumb or bad choice all they want. It should just be done properly.
Hey Granger Smith glad to see you doing well! I honestly have not heard your name in years and i hired a new guy and was telling him about how we used to jam out to earl dibbles jr and you back in highschool lol. I was an athiest for a long time after turning away from the christian faith. I have a daughter she turns 1 year old in october and could not be happier. Well a few months ago i have gave my life to the lord and i randomly looked up your youtube to show my friend your songs and seen all the preaching and i am so glad to listen to some of your podcasts which have helped me get closer to god in my journey. I want to say i was a strong christian but after living life without christ and coming back i feel like i am 10x stronger in the faith and growing daily. I just want to say i love you brother jesus loves you and i am so happy to see you doing well and working in jesus's name. I pray for your success and happiness in life and to have a healthy happy family with an unbreakable bond. Love a small town Tennessee man -Rex
I'm retired at 27, went from Grass to Grace. This video here reminds me of my transformation from a nobody to good home, honest wife, $35k biweekly and a good daughter full of love ❤️
I'm highly inspired.
Please spill some sugar about the bi-weekly stuff you mentioned.
I raised 75k and Christina Ann Tucker is to be thanked. I got my self my dream car 🚗 just last weekend, My journey with her started after my best friend came back from New York and saw me suffering in dept then told me about her and how to change my life through her. Christina A. Tucker is the kind of person one needs in his or her life! I got a home, a good wife, and a beautiful daughter. Note!:: this is not a promotion but me trying to make a point that no matter what happens, always have faith and keep living!!
Wow 😱 I know her too
Miss Christina Ann Tucker is a remarkable individual whom has brought immense positivity and inspiration into my life.
I started with a miserly $1500. The results have been mind blowing I must say TBH!
< I know that woman(Christina Ann Tucker)
If you were born and raised in new York you'd know too, No doubt she is the one that helped you get where you are!!
I get it. People begged me for years to start a band, but I refused to pursue it. When the Lord got a hold of me, he put me in HIS band, leading worship at Church. Leading people to HIS throne, NOT mine!
IMHO none of the songs you sang came across as sinful but if you felt you was leading people away from GOD than you had to repent. My prayer for you is that you write and sing the praises of the Lord and Savior, if it HIS will.
City Boy Stuck, belittled people who live in the city and encouraged listeners to do the same.
I understand if you have a personal problem with pride. But there is sinful pride placing yourself above others or God. And there is pride which honors others and/or God. You can be proud of a job well done. I don't believe it's sinful if you don't elevate yourself above others. It's a matter of your heart.
God gave you a gift, and your gift made people happy, tell me how is that sinful?
The system..
Who they want you to become!
The industry is wicked, it can be idolatry, it also depends on your message.....are you praising God or not?
@@angiepayne9790I in no way idolize singers or actors. I don't even like certian ones because of their sinful ways.
@@patty-memina3504 it can go either way....idolatry for him or possibly the listener.
He didn't say that.
Hi Granger, may the Lord bless you from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic! I really love your podcast, thanks for sharing this episode.
I find it interesting what you are saying about all musicians are sinners bc they are using their platform to bring attention to themselves. ( idol worship) okay, but do you not bring attention to yourself on your podcast & RUclips channel that we all love watching? & your merch. I think you need to think about what you are expressing here. Saying ALL musicians including Christian artists are committing a sin! I think we all can fall into being idolized. We are sinners that’s why Jesus died for us! We will always struggle with pride & etc…I think it’s hypocritical of you to say that after you have made a living of music & do preaching engagements still use your different platforms to “ idolize “ your life! I think you need to ponder this a bit longer bud! 🤔
Such good answers on pride. Being humble is a virtue. Pride is the opposite. Mankind doesn't even have the ability to direct it's own footsteps. Without God I mean. Great episode! Yee Yee!!!
I agree music can be a sin.. secular music that gets you to be prideful or not see all the sins in your life.. Lucifer was the musician and leader of worship in heaven and we were made to replace him to not worship God. Music speaks to us and he knows it as it speaks to God and worships God .. people need to look deeper in this .. like Taylor swift and so many more all her songs are named after sinful things .. small lies that devil gets you to come in agreement with as you listen and say .” This is my song” agreement number one was made in the spirit realm lol
I do honestly believe artists like Brandon Lake give God all the glory.
It would be awesome for you to come out with a worship album. You don't need to tour, but I feel you could touch a lot of people with some Worship music.
The devil gets us with either pride or despair. With pride we do not desire God and with despair we think we are so bad/worthless/small that God does not desire us.
I kind of disagree with you as far as your fans needing to “worship you.” I saw you live and listen to your music because I resonate with the art you created. Now I resonate with your podcast. I don’t see it as much different.
What an insightful podcast on pride! May it be our prayer from Psalm 139, Psalter 384, for God to search our hearts and lead us in the right way.
Everyone has an opinion. Seems extreme to discredit hard work and dedication. America thrives on capitalism, people look up to you and it’s ok if it’s about you if you’ve earned it. You then show what it takes to get there. Isn’t Yee Yee the center of attention on ads and always trying to boost their numbers?
If your music career was sinful, how can you justify keeping the money and material goods you gained from it? Seems hypocritical.
He shares a very modest home with his family. I guess you didn’t get the message.
@@Daydreamer233 explain Yee Yee apparel then
@@jpb-217 Blessings blessings to you🤗
@@Daydreamer233 🙏 just an honest question and trying to understand what G is saying. I still support YYP and have been for quite a few years.
@@jpb-217 Sweet 🙏
Definitely making me think about the work pride more for sure. I never thought of it like this before
You showed great wisdom. Great video man❤
Such a great talk. Thank you.
Agree that pride is wrong.
[Pro 11:2 NLT] 2 Pride leads to disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom.
[Pro 13:10 NLT] 10 Pride leads to conflict; those who take advice are wise.
[Pro 16:18 NLT] 18 Pride goes before destruction, and haughtiness before a fall.
[Pro 29:23 NLT] 23 Pride ends in humiliation, while humility brings honor.
[Ecc 7:8 NLT] 8 Finishing is better than starting. Patience is better than pride.
[Isa 2:11 NLT] 11 Human pride will be brought down, and human arrogance will be humbled. Only the LORD will be exalted on that day of judgment.
[Eze 16:49 NLT] 49 Sodom's sins were pride, gluttony, and laziness, while the poor and needy suffered outside her door.
I absolutely respect you and what God is doing through you with this platform. I also agree with you that there is corruption in Christian music, BUT I also believe there is corruption in anything that involves humanity. Coming from the country music scene, I'm certain you were regularly bombarded with fans who really did WORSHIP you. They traveled miles and spent embarrassing amounts of money to be in your presence. I can imagine how awful that must have felt after the Holy Spirit took over your heart. Do I think that same kind of misplaced worship occurs within Christian music, of course. What I don't agree with is the assumption that EVERYONE that attends a concert or sings those songs does it from a sinful, fleshly perspective. What I can KNOW, is only what's in MY heart. I know Who I'm worshipping and His Name is Jesus. If we allow your thoughts on this to permeate ours, where does it end? Should ANYONE sing to God with other believers in a big group, in a small group, in their own homes? Someone might worship them while they're praising God. PLEASE know I support you and your sweet family!! I just kept chewing on this subject and couldn't swallow. Love you, in Christ, my brother.
🧡Rogersville Tennessee
I had a thought/dream the other day about this for you. I thought it would be great if you ever released a religion based album. Amazing grace was first song that came to mind. However the good Lord speaks to you to spread the message though
This so good granger. My mom was worship singer in Church. Everyone would be like when are you singing again? People worshipped her voice. She had to step down because people were worshiping her. I said to people she isn't God. It would bother me so much.
Agreed. Church worship should be *congregational,* NOT elevating one voice/singer/group above the rest of the church (like some type of concert for self glorification or entertainment).
13:00 Man this blew my mind open to something that’s quite literally in front of your face just didn’t give it any deep thought. At first I felt almost turned away when you you started explaining the pride and proud of your country and once you brought up that it’s about how it makes you feel and look good it all came into perspective.
Why am I getting replays of your “After Midnight “ that are many days behind? Love your “After Midnight” but if these ridiculous replays continue, you lost me. 95 KSJ. Mobile, Al. Best Regards.
You use to talk about how seeing people at your concerts and how they made you happy. I wish i could sing but you were gifted
Every human being has the ability to learn how to sing
It's not a gift but merely a skill
Yes...
He has many talents, gifted from GOD.
And should be used in GODs will.
Not man's $ way.
Many in specific positions, have had to give up more than they expected and left the pit, way later than they wanted. If the system raises you up in their game.
They will take you out if you don't play the game.
I'M VERY THANKFUL YOU GOT OUT OF THE PIT. You share your talents where GOD plants you! 🌻
He did then what he knew then. His life changed, his priorities changed, and he made adjustments. That's all.
@@joshuahockman1128 I have been around people that even after years of vocal lessons they still can not sing. Some voices are God given. They may or may not need lessons to open them up to expand their range or learn proper breathing techniques.
We are 3 parts (body, soul, spirit) created in the image of God as He is 3 parts ….Father, Son and Holy Spirit …only our Spirit gets born again so we still have our soul To deal with and it gets better slowly As we we surrender to His will and way and by His Word and this is called sanctification.
How would you understand what Paul says to the church in Corinth in 2 Corinthians 7:4 where Paul says he has great "pride" in them? (or 2 Thessalonians 1:4)
probably should leave her alone and have her be the only one who can help him just a matter of time and let god be the driver. If you take away the person who is bonded most the foster child will have to bond.
I can agree but also disagree with music I find my war room and my prayer time with music song and dance it’s the one time that I’m fully focused on god and can here him clearly I have encourage you fully get involved in music and prayer as your creating Christian worship songs being fully devoted to god praying through the storm pressing in and giving your all to god I make sure my heart is humble when I sing and dance. For my father as that is when he moves through me
Man I wish we had more of your music... I seen you several times live and it was amazing my wife and I had meet and greet tickets but the venue decided are 2 year old son needed a meet and greet ticket and yall made sure that didn't stand and made her band guest your truly a great man but dang I miss your music
I always tried to say "you should be proud of yourself". So my children understood their accomplishments were not for me.
Be sqaure i liked ur earl dibbles Jr videos videos the best go back to your roots ur music is great but that was the best of your time 8 years ago
Wow. New subscriber here. Wasn't sure how you were gonna answer the first question on pride and being proud, I thought for sure it was a stumper. But your point about not being 'proud' of people from far away places, and thus the feeling of being proud really being a self-centered feeling of pride at the very core of it, blew my mind. Real good stuff you got here, God bless
Interesting, because I didn't agree with that point. I know I've seen children or young people do things that I've thought were noble, and I feel pride and admiration for them, even though I don't know them or really have anything to do with them. I think it can be self-centered, but I don't think it's limited to that. For instance, I think about the Olympics. There are athletes from other countries that do incredible things and overcome incredible odds. They are then the recipients of a gold medal and their anthem is played. I watch this amazing scene, and I'm proud for them. That has nothing to do with me. I'm just really impressed by what they've done.
To your point, Granger draws a distinction between being proud of someone vs being impressed. From my understanding he meant that since the Bible has a certain definition for the word pride, he wants to retain that definitio in his everyday language. Today the word proud can take on a meaning similar to being well pleased but Scripturally it's always an elevation of self. I know you know this but just wanted to point out that he did mention that he might be impressed but not 'proud' of someone who has no connection with himself.
@@Marvinmiller7447 As the person who wrote in said in his email, I think this is a discussion about a lot of semantics. We may change the word that we are saying or using, but the feeling we have is still the same. It’s the feeling that we need to be most careful about.
@@bowed305 right I agree. I do see Granger's point in not using it with his children. I think there could be danger in using a word to mean something almost opposite that of Scriptural interpretation. But like you mentioned it is semantics so we're not dealing with a right and wrong here. What makes it right or wrong is the condition of the heart. Thank you for your thoughts brother.
I just found these podcast videos and they are very good! You have a new listener
I love the talk about god very much friend not knocking u at all about ur pod cast
I'm curious to why you've chose to continue with Yee Yee apparel when it is a continuation of the music career. Most people make the connection of your music career and the Yee Yee brand. This is a legitimate question that I'm trying to make sense of. I enjoy the podcasts and look forward to them.
I’m glad he hasn’t because I wear it so if I’m not able to share the gospel with someone but someone looks up granger or Yee Yee bc I wore it and find his sermons or this podcast .. and they find God in it..
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I don't think we can prove Biblically that pride is God's most hated sin. From what I understand, God sees sin as sin, not in the degrees and shades that we tend to give them. I think those levels were something humans created to feel better about themselves and to justify their condemnation of others. James 2 teaches us that if we're guilty in one area then we're guilty in all, meaning that we're lawbreakers, no matter which law we broke. I know we're no longer under the Old Law, but the point carries over regarding God's expectations of our behavior based on His teaching in HIs Word. Yes, there are different earthly consequences of some sins, but I can't see anywhere where the Bible teaches that there are differing levels of Hell based on which sins we've committed. It may very well be, though, that pride is mentioned so often because it's the gateway to so many of the sins we commit. In fact, we can go back to the Garden, and Satan used pride to get Adam & Eve to violate the one law they were given to follow.
Exactly which is why it is most hated bc pride in your self causes you to become your own god or maybe not your whole life as he says depends on where your at in your house and what room your cleaning but we all have pride somewhere where even as not. Again Christians we will certainly find in our lives just because what the Holy Spirit has convicted him of at where your at yet don’t mean he’s wrong
@@lorimostellerjesussaves6264 According to scripture, God hates all sins equally. This concept of pride being the most hated sin just doesn't hold up scripturally.
[Job 33:17 NLT] 17 He makes them turn from doing wrong; he keeps them from pride.
[Job 35:12 NLT] 12 And when they cry out, God does not answer because of their pride.
[Psa 73:8 NLT] 8 They scoff and speak only evil; in their pride they seek to crush others.
[Psa 101:5 NLT] 5 I will not tolerate people who slander their neighbors. I will not endure conceit and pride.
[Isa 2:17 NLT] 17 Human pride will be humbled, and human arrogance will be brought down. Only the LORD will be exalted on that day of judgment.
[Isa 13:11 NLT] 11 "I, the LORD, will punish the world for its evil and the wicked for their sin. I will crush the arrogance of the proud and humble the pride of the mighty.
It wasn't a sin to sing sir. U were really good at it and we all miss it.
But if it lead him or others to stumble, gotta cut it out. It’s got to be a personal choice between Granger and the Lord to decide.
So do I throw away all these signed CD's and books I bought from you? I feel I supported your sin now.
Good question
Nope, that's not his point at all. His music career was something that happened at a point in his life, but he then reached a point where he felt that wasn't the right way to go any longer.
I'm confused about the music thing. Do u think hymns r the best way to go?
He's not saying music is sinful. He and his family still sing songs. He's saying he left his career in the music industry because, for him, it was leading to sin.
As a former working musician, this episode hit home!!!
Keep up the great work Granger. Backroad song was one of the songs that was picked for the slide show for my 21st Birthday back in 2015. I still love the song. But more importantly, I love how your life has been truly transformed by Jesus over the past few years
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Honest truth, Thanks for telling the truth.
Soooo, if you sing in church? Is that a sin? You're singing and worshipping Jesus. Why is it different from being in and/or out of church??
You seem to look down on others and not act as if you are an equal. You had Christian views when you performed as a singer.
Love can be used negatively too. I love sin etc. but telling your kids you love them is needed.
Didn't all that sin pay for your house you had built? Living in a sin house??
Have you ever worked in a field that was not good?????
Is your pay from a highly reputable company?
The main objective is He didn't fell right in the System /Company he worked for.
Sheeeesh.
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Not what he said. You missed the point.
What a great discussion about pride. Thank you. Love is not proud.
The Bible has song in it. I do not agree that it’s a sin. We sing in church every Sunday….
Granger never said songs or singing was sinful. He made a choice about his own career based on what he believed to be right for him, his life, and his family.
@@bowed305 I know he did! I’ve seen him a lot over the years. I’ve met him. I have followed him for a long time and was wondering why the post was made to sound the way he posted it! I am so happy for Granger and his family that he’s chosen another path. So now it’s out in the open, it’s clear what he meant!
@@likescountry114 The podcast was given the title it was given to intrigue people to listen to is. Granger could have made it clearer by entitling it, "I Left The Music Industry Because It Was A Sin For Me", but that wouldn't have generated the interest that this title generated. He does that a lot with his titles. It's not my favorite thing that he does, but I get why he does it.
@@bowed305 It worked I’d say!🙏🏻💕
The title is very misleading. :(
Considering the foster care situation, try to understand the child’s woundedness. Perhaps he was wounded the worst by a woman or even a mother in his life. Woundedness causes big problems in future bonding. Pray for healing in those areas. Or this may be where the ways part but that doesn’t mean God is done using you and your wife in this ministry! Definitely don’t compromise on ur marriage man. Keep looking up and trust our Jesus! Granger brought so much wisdom into light. Keep pressing on brother.
I had the same thought. I'm guessing his past trauma is related to a woman who was in his life and mistreated him, so he's now unsure about establishing a relationship with women.
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Not telling your kids you’re proud of them? They walk for the first time? You take their training wheels off and see them coast on? Come on.. I don’t do it a lot but it has weight and the sparkle I see in my kids eyes is priceless. I’ll keep telling them I’m proud of them when it’s warranted.
"I'm delighted in how well you're doing."
"I'm so glad that you've accomplished this."
"You ride a bike better than I did at your age." "Wow, I didn't expect that you'd ride so quickly; you're doing so well!"
"Your bike balancing skills are amazing."
@@followthewayTRUTHlife the intent is the same. Seems silly to be so diligent to not say proud vs glad.
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music is beautiful and music is everything music is not a sin thats a big lie
He never said music was a sin.
@@bowed305it’s literally the Title of the video
@@kc_2525 You have to watch and listen to the video to see what the title actually means.
@@bowed30517:38 ?
Don’t tell your children you’re proud of them 😂
Just form the title, does that mean you are giving away all of your ill gotten finances? Money earned in sin, as it were. Or is this just a click bait title? I’m not watching the whole video to find out unless you give me a good answer.
Definitely your choice about your listening or not, but he does explain his point. Agree with him or not, it is worth listening to him explain his journey and choice.
God gave you a gift and you can use it to glorify Him, that is not sin. It is sin not to use the gift He gave you. You are falling into pietism. Our young grandsons love the song buy a boy a baseball and this song has given many opportunities to speak of God.
He never said he wouldn't use his ability to sing any longer. He said he left the music industry and performing like he used to do because it was becoming sinful for him. There's absolutely nothing sinful about him making that choice. A person blessed with a gift to sing isn't required by God to go out and be a performer. That person just needs to figure out how best to glorify God in the use of the talents received.
Granger. I’m curious about your tattoos. I firmly believe that a God fearing, God honouring Christian, will never have a desire to have them. Please explain your reasoning.
Why do you feel that a God fearing, God honoring Christian would never desire to have tattoos?
@@bowed305 why would anyone want them? It’s unattractive, looks dirty, and unprofessional. What is the purpose?
I think this seems extreme but each their own
Is this in response to the actual podcast or just the title?
@@bowed305 title- click bait
It's relatively easy to quit a career when you made a ton of money off it and live beyond comfortably now. Didn't quit as a struggling artist, waiting til he was rich lol
@pagejames8754 I think he has way over thought all of it.
@@FLMegan I don’t disagree. It’s kind of an extreme viewpoint, but after following him for some time, I get the feeling that extreme is kinda his norm.
Pride is not gods most hated or disapproved sin, that would be the one and only UNFORGIVABLE sin which is blasphemy denying the name of Christ. Its the only sin that sends you to hell. Archeologist found some ancient scrolls and whats written on them completely disproves everything our modern bible has taught us. Its been altered and translated so far from the truth that 90% of the world believes Christianity to be a cult as they should!
On another note any and all people who claim to be Christian should read this book. Its called original sin written by PHD. Dr. Ammon Hillman.
Causing a child to stumble from God you are better off committing suicide. I would argue thats more unforgivable.
Pride is the root of all sin .. pride would cause you to do the unforgivable sin🤷🏻♀️
@@lorimostellerjesussaves6264 pride is what's driving you to respond to my comment and yet no sin is present with your statement. 🤷
@@lorimostellerjesussaves6264 you have pride in your salvation and your Savior do you not? Pride can be whatever a person chooses to let it be.
@@joshuahockman1128 pride is what drives us all.. I’m not saying I don’t have any and neither does anyone and granger wasn’t either .. but it’s still needs to be talked about addressed and brought in the light to ponder on to humble us on daily .. I didn’t mean to seem like I’m more holier than you cause I’m not.. but acting like pride isn’t something we still deal with in some form or fashion everyday and calling it out is not saying I’m without it..
With all do respect granger you can still perform for your fans and still do the whole Christian thing why can’t you do both
Granger said he can't still perform for his fans the way he used to and be the Christian he understands that he should be now, so we should believe him. He made a personal choice for his life, and we should respect that.
@@bowed305 😂 he actually could still perform & still be a Christian at the same time and nobody has to. Respect anything
@@LegitKingOnRUclips No, we don't have to respect his wishes at all. If someone claims to be a follower or fan of Granger's, though, we should accept what he's told us about what's right for him, even if it's not what we want. It's how we should treat all people in our lives. It's basic human kindness and respect.
Had you have left before you’d amassed a fortune I think I would have believed.
Those who don’t create, critique.
Amassed a fortune? So you are privy to his finances? Being successful and well-known does not automatically equate to having large sums of money. Those who spend any time listening to Granger and Amber know that their lives were dramatically changed after the loss of River. This is just another step in that change.
@@bowed305They should hire you as their apologist, you've responded to anyone who doesn't agree
@@pagejames8754 It’s not about agreeing or not. It’s about accuracy in information. Just because Granger is well known and has had some hits doesn’t mean he’s wealthy. We simply don’t have facts to back that up. People can’t think he made a dumb or bad choice all they want. It should just be done properly.