From Athlete to Wheelchair - Garrett Russell of Silent Planet
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 27 ม.ค. 2015
- When Garrett Russell found out he would never play sports again he tried to end his life, but after a trip serving in an orphanage in Haiti is live completely changed.
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he should write a biography. this man is such an inspiration, and i think i speak for everyone who knows him when i say that. thank you so much garrett.
He's writing now..a Devotional.. yeah 4 years later😄
I would love for him to write books! He's such a brilliant amazing human! I love reading his lyrics because they're poetry.
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I have been listening to this Silent Planet for only about 3 months now. I've been an opiate addict for 15 years with the last 5 being pretty much excessively heroin. I've seen numerous interviews with Garrett, jam his band and I've read through his lyrics a bunch. He also puts references for a lot of the lines he writes in his lyrics so when you read them you get a deeper understanding of what he is saying. I have been really trying to listen to what Garrett has been saying to me and I just have to say that God has been speaking through Garrett, using his words, and using those references in his lyrics to speak to me when I was far from wanting to hear what was being said. But then when I started to listen to what God was saying through Garrett's writing then all of the chaos in my life calmed and God's grace and love poured over me. I began to read God's word, almost by accident, when reading through Garrett's lyrics and he would reference a Bible verse I would look it up. I began to dig deeper and I began really feeling like I was reading God's word for the first time. Even though I was raised in a Christian family and went to a Christian school I have always hated religion especially Christianity. I realize now that I never truly understood what Christianity was, who Jesus really is, and what He has done for me. I have a long way to go in my recovery from opiates but my new walk getting to know Jesus and finding out what Christianity truly is about is the best thing that has ever happened to me. My life finally has substance and meaning now. My heart was hardened by the world before God softened it by showing me His grace. Now if you knew me then you would understand how insane that sounds coming from me but I'm a new man. I'm not the same anymore. Jesus has changed me and I believe that I'm a child of God and that Jesus died for me so that I can truly live. Without sounding ridiculous and cliche (that's even cliche) but I'm struggling to put the right words together to explain what God has done for me through Silent Planet during these 3 months of my recovery and brand new walk with Jesus. Idk if Garrett reads any comments from these old interviews on TH-cam but if he does and he is reading this then I just gotta say that: God has blessed you with a beautiful gift of expression. The words God puts on your heart and the talent He has blessed you with truly reaches out to get the attention of His lost children. Thank you for expressing yourself and your faith in God with us. Your words give me an insight into what God has placed in all of our hearts. It helps me to understand myself a bit better. I've begun a truly amazing journey and relationship with Jesus now and I've never felt this free and happy. God Bless you guys. Y'all are awesome and I look forward to catching a show this year when y'all come through TX. (Sorry this comment was so long but this has been a long time coming) 😂🙏
Thank you for these deep insights into your personal journey! I can just adivse you to look for a christian community (Even a group of 3-4 people, who want to go in the same direction, is so strong and they can really hold your back). Sharing our storys is one of the most powerful weapons we got.
Just hearing your story about getting touched by this music opened my eyes, becouse i think alot about evangilation and this just gave me courage to go my way and try to touch people in my style (Not in a cliche way like you said "Hey do do you want to talk about god?", but in thoughtful and intelligent way through media or my personal story.
I know we’ve never met, and I’m not religious by any means, but your story inspires me, man. I don’t believe in God specifically, but I believe in faith and I believe it’s important to have faith no matter what it may be or where it may come from. Faith is going to get you through the darkest days of your life. I’m happy for you that you found your faith my dude. Like I said, I know you literally have no idea who I am lol however I’m inspired by your positivity and I hope all is going well for you still, if not better than it was when you first wrote this.
This is amazing & something similar happened to me! I was a pagan & hated Christianity. I had a life changing experience & finally understood God is there, Christ was there all along. I was on the wrong path, although I still considered myself "good". The band For Today helped me through that transition a lot! Then I started looking for Christian metal & music has never made me so satisfied! I love Garrett's mind & how he pulls inspiration from so many places. I love all his citations & finding scripture in the lyrics. Thank you for sharing your story, it's so beautiful! I hope you & your loved ones stay safe & well! 🙏💖
@@0blivvy8 Wow! Thanks for commenting! I haven't seen that comment in a long time! You replied and I read it again. I'm almost 2 years sober now. I actually think I relapsed shortly after that comment was posted. Still listen to Silent Planet and I do listen to For Today. My walk has evolved and I am going to A Course in Miracles group now. Which I believe is what Jesus was really trying to teach b4 the church got ahold of his words. I also study I Am Ra The Law of One and Law of Attraction which has helped me tremendously on my journey. Aaron Abke is a guy on TH-cam that puts all that together in a way that I can understand and follow. He has playlists for The Course and The Law of One. Check it out sometime. The Course was a game changer for me tho for sure. Thanks again 😋✌ One Love 💚
@AllGTG lol still in recovery 😄 God has had me doing a lot of emotional healing lately and doing shadow work for like 2 months now. Life has been uncomfortable and intense lately in the best way. I know it's all for my highest good. Learning more about who I am and who God is. It's been a wild ride and tbh it sucks sometimes but God is giving me exactly what I've been asking for which is a deeper understanding of God and myself. A Course In Miracles has been helping me a lot during 2020 with forgiveness and what forgiveness truly is. It's been amazing cuz I'm beginning to see what Jesus was really saying and processing it through my heart and not my head. Pretty wild. Idk if you have checked out any ACIM material but it's beautiful and I feel gets to the true essence of who Jesus really was and what he was trying to teach us. Aaron Abke is a teacher on TH-cam that has some beautiful insights and teachings on ACIM, Law of One, and Law of Attraction. Def check him out. One Love 💚✌😋🙏🦋
Garrett is such an inspiration, His band is awesome and the lyrics are amazing.
That Wolves at the Gate shirt tho!!!
Yes! Was so happy when I seen that, my two favourite bands🤟🏽🔥🐺🌎
My absolute favorite band!
That's awesome he has a good taste in music lol
I just want to meet up with Garrett and give him a hug and tell him how awesome he is and how much of an inspiration he is to me. May God bless Garrett and continue to strengthen his path on this earth.
He stood out at South by So What for almost an hour just talking to fans. I waited and he talked to me like he'd known me for years. He hugged me, smiled like crazy. One of the realist dudes I've ever met.
that's so awesome :)
I've eaten with him after shows several times now. He's the most genuine person I've ever met
my heart is so happy that this video is nearly 2 years old and there still isnt a single dislike. everyone likes Garrett
3 years now, 0 dislikes. I have never seen something like that on TH-cam. Probably never will again. So good to see honestly.
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Garrett is one of the coolest guys on 'planet'.
By far, this is my favorite writer to date...Someone who takes from Medieval Italian literature, Ancient Greek mythology, 18th century pop culture, etc. in the same song.
The message he spoke to me was
Even if you have a physical disability or something that stopped your joy to live
There is alway hope
You can love and live
Without that body part, you still have other parts that create works of art
He created songs, I'm happy he got to spread his Beautiful message to everyone and me
THANK YOU
Garrett is a precious baby too pure for this world
Garrett is such a wonderful man. His words are full of such passion and compassion. I truly and deeply love this band. I'm glad I discovered Silent Planet.
Garrett is the most genuine person in the metalcore scene
God is good.
Incredible story. I've met this fantastic guy, and seen SP live a number of times! Living such a privileged life, I never really thought about the global struggle for survival millions of other people go through. After I went on a church missions trip to Haiti this previous summer, it has seriously opened my eyes to so much more in the world.
Um. This video made me cry.
Wow I gotta say Garrett is really inspiring. I feel like I can relate to him. Sometimes joy can be sucked out of life, but just being alive is a blessing in itself
I feel you, Garrett, Im in a really similar situation. I broke my left leg in the beginning of summer in 3 places and in also 16 lol.
Im recovering currently but this injury has taken a lot of possibilities and basically advantages from me but your story inspires me to go on and it makes me realize that this is only temporary. At least it's an experience that I can learn from to help others in the future. Thank you so much ❤️
honestly I tried but I couldn't help but cry like Garret is an amazing guy to talk to and his stories are the best
So encouraging!!! I'm almost going through the same thing right now. Both of my hands are sick, and i am a whole-heart musician, its like a part of me is dying. But look what god made of you, so awesome!
Wow. Stunning testimony and such beautiful transparency. Thanks for sharing! (Love the Wolves At The Gate shirt too!)
Bless this guy, love his heart and testimony!
I want to have people like him around me
Brought me to tears 😭 brilliant and amazing story👍👍😀🤘😀
The lord is working thru you brother
thank you so much
thank you
WOLVES AT THE GATE SHIRT FOR THE WIN
This video has helped me so much and on so many occassions, where I felt the pain I was facing was too much. God bless Garrett and Long live Silent Planet
You are an inspiration!
amazing, truly insightful and uplifting.
i was going to go to their show last thursday but my mom didnt let me. i wish i saw you guys i love you guys
I met him 16.04. 16 in Germany very great person ! And we speak together but i dont Know he was in a weelchair .My Man is also in a weelchair but he cant walk .we have kids and we are happy together !
This is a inspiring story, it gives new perspective
this is just amazing, i hope i can meet these guys soon
I want to create a new Google account just so I can come back here and like this again.
This interview was done at the white rabbit in San Antonio. Nice
Beautiful
This band is simply incredible. If you guys keep up the good work I'd be shocked if you don't find tons of success and popularity. The Night That God Slept was my favorite album of 2014. Thanks for the inspiring lyrics, epic drops, and oh so sexy screams.
I absolutely love this man
Love this guy.
When I started watching this rain was slowly building up, goddamn Garret you're amazing.
WHO DISLIKED THIS
Someone with no soul
Mike Hranica and Garrett should definitely make a song together! that would be the best
I have to check out this band
Indeed you do. One of the best bands out there, so purposeful and emotional.
+Zach Williams yeah their really great
They were really good live. He was one of the only bands that hit me emotionally during a live concert ever. Made me have the same feelings I do when I'm at church sometimes.
I bet he still gotta nice jumper tho
it sucks i was the same when i tore my ACL in football
I'm thinking he's wearing a Wolves at the Gate shirt!!!
He is! :D
bubdrum cool
What's the music during in this video ?
Silent Planet - "To Caves"
is this at the white rabbit?!
What did he have that did that to his bones?
Garrett has better hair than my sister
self god
Anyone else recognize the drumming on in the back round? Aaron Gillespie beat...
+Stephen Skylar Michael Gordon you sure? what song
+schpütu rashid I'm not sure... I'd have to go back and listen but I'm pretty sure it was off of Define The Great Line
does anyone else think he kinda looks like Megan Fox?
Nah he looks like a dude named tiernan west from Adelaide South Australia
sorry my englisch is not so good..
These guys make solid tunes and seem very tight live but Christians make me sick with crediting god for any hard work or life change they make. Have a bit of pride and open your eyes, god didn't fix this, you did
When you are Christian, then you give everything up to God. They won't change that.
I bet God didn't write those riffs
Dylan Mortimer He gave us the canvas for the art. He basically did and enabled it.
Sean Jones So you guys take no credit for the music you've made? For the exposure you have got from writing, recording, touring, hard work etc? I'm not trolling here I'm genuinely interested in your response
Dylan Mortimer Depends on who you talk to. You can say I made it, but God was a major reason for how it was done. In the end it goes back to God creating the music and a God given skill. So it probably can go both ways. God is always the foundation for a Christian's beliefs. A gift. A blessing.. Etc..
This band is great but hes delusional. there's no god lol