Hi friends! Thank you all so much for watching this video! That being said, what kind of videos would you like to see on my channel? Suggestions are much appreciated! God bless!
I was just starting to type this comment, when you made your comment about Rich Mullins. It’s what I was going to talk about. Rich’s friend, Beth Snell sent the tape of “Praise to the Lord” to Word Records. Amy Grant “just happened “ to over hear it and wanted it. When her manager calls Rich, he hangs up, just like Bart Millard did on Amy. But, he didn’t even know who Amy was. The rest is history. She took the song and ran with it, catapulting her career as well as giving Rich one. So years later, she does the opposite. She heard this amazing song that touches her. It’s given to her to record and she gives it back. She knew it was the right thing to do. And that put Bart Millard and Mercy Me on the map. I believe Amy Grant has had more impact for the gospel than just about anyone in the music industry ever.
+Brittany Valadez, you forgot the part, that Bart´s grandma also inspired him to write the song, because she said: "I can only imagine, what your father is seeing right now"
I fangirled really hard when he sang The Great Adventure by Steven Curtis Chapman... I actually embarrassed myself by getting too excited lol! Also they recorded it together in Stevens 25th anniversary version of the song last year!
I loved the movie, Brittany. My 16 year old granddaughter went with me and we both though it was GREAT! We both cried! It was a moving story and the entire cast did a wonderful job to bring it all to life! So grateful
I love that you took your granddaughter! it's important that her generation grow up knowing Christ! :) I totally understand what you mean...it brought me to tears too! It was such a great movie! Couldn't agree more!
I Love that Mercy Me group is from Texas... Very close to home.. Have send them perform 4 times... I loved the movie related to how me and my 10, siblings grew up with a parent like Bart, not an easy life but, God is good we did have a Beautiful mother she is now with the Lord. Thank You Mercy Me God Bless You All and your families....
Thank you for sharing your story, Rita. I am so very sorry that you had to lose your mother, but I know that you know she's with the Lord, and you are comforted knowing exactly where she is!
I didn't know that Amy Grant actually let Bart perform the song when she was supposed to on her comeback tour. Also, "I can Only Imagine" was scribbled all over his papers and journal as if God was telling Bart to write the lyrics for the song, which as we know he finally did.
Also -- it's not about him being in heaven -- but rather how he imagines watching his Dad being in Heaven and interacting with Jesus. I didn't know that either.
He has an older brother. Wonder if he was abused as well since didn't see anything about him during the movie. Also, his father changed while he was still at home and died during Bart's 1st year of college.
You should read his book he talks about his brother and everything about his life in it its truely amazing i cried alot. But felt uplifted. This song touches my heart everytime i hear it every since i was little. And it will always have a special place in my heart. I cant wait to see the movie
Oh yes I will definitely be reading that! I understand. I've loved the song since I was a child as well. It's so sad, yet so uplifting. And I know you will like the movie. I'd love to know your thoughts when you do watch it!
I didn't know anything lol. I'm a Christian but I never listened to mercy me so I didn't know anything going into watching the movie. And I loved the end when he saw his dad after singing the song
Going to have to check on that! I know the actual actor, who played Bart, can sing. His name is J. Michael Finley and he appeared on Broadway in Les Miserables.
He was already a strong Christian, that's one major reason he took the roll. That, I didn't know until the interviews came out. He was AMAZING! Not a normal type roll for him, but he killed it!!!
1. Bart didn't know the band beforehand, like a group of friends. He kind of walked into it. 2. He has a brother, five years age difference. Not sure older or younger.
God grace of forgiveness father and the son. That God can soften the heart and open life of love and caring for the father who was dieing where God gave the son song.
Hi friends! Thank you all so much for watching this video! That being said, what kind of videos would you like to see on my channel? Suggestions are much appreciated! God bless!
How about building relationship with God. I feel sometimes like I failed God after he blessed me. Now I am trying to get back to God.
Well done, thanks!
Glad you enjoyed it! To God be the glory!
It's a fact that this has been my favorite song since I first heard it.
Lol I love your fact
I was just starting to type this comment, when you made your comment about Rich Mullins. It’s what I was going to talk about. Rich’s friend, Beth Snell sent the tape of “Praise to the Lord” to Word Records. Amy Grant “just happened “ to over hear it and wanted it. When her manager calls Rich, he hangs up, just like Bart Millard did on Amy. But, he didn’t even know who Amy was. The rest is history. She took the song and ran with it, catapulting her career as well as giving Rich one. So years later, she does the opposite. She heard this amazing song that touches her. It’s given to her to record and she gives it back. She knew it was the right thing to do. And that put Bart Millard and Mercy Me on the map. I believe Amy Grant has had more impact for the gospel than just about anyone in the music industry ever.
I was Very pleased to discover that Dennis Quaid is a fervent believer 👏👏
The 2 little kids in the diner when Dennis Quaide fell are Dennis’ real children
Oh that's so cool to know!
+Brittany Valadez, you forgot the part, that Bart´s grandma also inspired him to write the song, because she said: "I can only imagine, what your father is seeing right now"
I love how much his grandmother had influence on him!
One big surprise was the unknown actor J. Michael Finley who has an awesome voice. I hope to see him again in some other work.
Yes! I'm so excited to see more from him! He was so amazing!
I fangirled really hard when he sang The Great Adventure by Steven Curtis Chapman... I actually embarrassed myself by getting too excited lol! Also they recorded it together in Stevens 25th anniversary version of the song last year!
Haha, same! I get so excited for old school, original Christian music! Been a fan since forever!
Brittany Valadez same here!
I loved the movie, Brittany. My 16 year old granddaughter went with me and we both though it was GREAT! We both cried! It was a moving story and the entire cast did a wonderful job to bring it all to life! So grateful
I love that you took your granddaughter! it's important that her generation grow up knowing Christ! :) I totally understand what you mean...it brought me to tears too! It was such a great movie! Couldn't agree more!
Don't forget, Priscilla Shirer who plays the music teacher in the movie also had a Christian movie of her own called War Room.
Yes, I love that movie and I love her! Strong woman of God!
Brittany Valadez
yes she is amazing and true she is a strong woman of God.
I Love that Mercy Me group is from Texas... Very close to home.. Have send them perform 4 times... I loved the movie related to how me and my 10, siblings grew up with a parent like Bart, not an easy life but, God is good we did have a Beautiful mother she is now with the Lord. Thank You Mercy Me God Bless You All and your families....
Thank you for sharing your story, Rita. I am so very sorry that you had to lose your mother, but I know that you know she's with the Lord, and you are comforted knowing exactly where she is!
Shannon and Bart´s love story is so cute!! And Bart stalked everyone haha!!!
hahaha I have to agree with everything you said!
Loved that I can only imagine I had the opportunity to be an extra in it
That is so awesome that you got to experience that! What a blessing! God Bless you, Mindee!
I didn't know that Amy Grant actually let Bart perform the song when she was supposed to on her comeback tour. Also, "I can Only Imagine" was scribbled all over his papers and journal as if God was telling Bart to write the lyrics for the song, which as we know he finally did.
Yes, I thought was so cool about how he wrote "I Can Only Imagine" everywhere.
Also -- it's not about him being in heaven -- but rather how he imagines watching his Dad being in Heaven and interacting with Jesus. I didn't know that either.
He has an older brother. Wonder if he was abused as well since didn't see anything about him during the movie. Also, his father changed while he was still at home and died during Bart's 1st year of college.
Hmm...yes, I wonder about his brother's story as well!
You should read his book he talks about his brother and everything about his life in it its truely amazing i cried alot. But felt uplifted. This song touches my heart everytime i hear it every since i was little. And it will always have a special place in my heart. I cant wait to see the movie
Oh yes I will definitely be reading that! I understand. I've loved the song since I was a child as well. It's so sad, yet so uplifting. And I know you will like the movie. I'd love to know your thoughts when you do watch it!
Jenny and I saw "I Can Only Imagine" on Passover.
Best Christian movie I've seen in twenty years!
I'm so glad you loved it! It's definitely one of the greatest, that's for sure! I loved it!
I didn't know anything lol. I'm a Christian but I never listened to mercy me so I didn't know anything going into watching the movie. And I loved the end when he saw his dad after singing the song
I'm glad you enjoyed the movie. It was so inspiring!
Brittany Valadez yes very inspiring!
Who sang I can only imagine at the end? Was it someone else other than the real Bart? Because it didn’t sound like him.
Going to have to check on that! I know the actual actor, who played Bart, can sing. His name is J. Michael Finley and he appeared on Broadway in Les Miserables.
It was the actor that played Bart. Read it in an article that compared reel with real. Look it up. It had a lot of facts.
Dennis Quaid did an excellent job as Bart's DAD. Oscar Winner. Also I wish Bart's girlfriend would have answered the phone.
He did do such a great job!
I haven't seem this movie but I loved the effect it had on Dennis Quaid.
I have to agree, Bonnie! The Lord was clearly working on set! Praise God! P.S. You will love the film! :)
He was already a strong Christian, that's one major reason he took the roll. That, I didn't know until the interviews came out. He was AMAZING! Not a normal type roll for him, but he killed it!!!
1. Bart didn't know the band beforehand, like a group of friends. He kind of walked into it.
2. He has a brother, five years age difference. Not sure older or younger.
Yes, those are some interesting ones! Thanks for sharing!!
It's a "Must!" for everyone, I'm sure! :D
#2 I saw the brother pictured with them at the end, but he wasn't featured at all in the film.
I wonder why?
That's a good point!
What is AMY grant song in the movie
Do you know why Amy Grant and Michael W Smith were played by actors?
That is a good question! I will have to find out. I know we would have loved it if they could have made an appearance! :)
Um I just saw it in the movie theater yesterday
I'm so glad you did! What did you think of it?
God grace of forgiveness father and the son. That God can soften the heart and open life of love and caring for the father who was dieing where God gave the son song.
Yes He can! It's amazing how God can truly transform a person's life!
@@BravelyDaily Amen!
I didn't 2peoplee who worked on the movie I have since they were teenagers and their families were a big part of me becoming a Christian
That is such a blessing! I'm so glad the Lord used them to work on your life, and that you came to know the Lord through it!
Was there any other thing from the film that you didn't know? P.S. I cried a lot!! *sniff sniff*
Brittany Valadez same. So relatable
Brittany Valadez
Me either i cried too and i watched. 3x 😇