Is this testimony teaching others that divorce and remarriage is part of Gods plan? Jesus taught to be reconciled to your wife or else remain single. I rejoice for his reconnecting with God. I mourn his separation from Gods will with his spouse.
I always wondered what happened to him. Loved him as the lead singer for the Newsboys. Thanks for sharing your testimony. Gods grace abounds praise His name!
I grew up listening to these guys I have always loved their music it helped me through my teens. I'm glad you are redeemed brother it's too easy to fall
Been around many in Nashville while working for a major instrument manufacturer. Nearly all Christian artists were frauds just cashing in on an easy market.
As men, we have a lot to guard our lives against. I am so glad to hear this testimony and story of how God who loved him brought him back and restored him.
This is so common these Christian bands and rappers live just like the world and their music reflects it too. It is a shame they call their music Christian because it's more like the World than Christ. Conforming to the world not good but it is last days now.
I feel bad for his ex-wife. It's great when someone can come back to the Lord and move on, but you always leave collateral damage behind you… What a shame for her. I pray she has found or continued her joy in the Lord without being stumbled like he was. Guys need to gird up their loins like a man and live godly, famous or not no excuses.
It would be amazing to see a reunion performance with all the Newsboys singers doing the greatest hits of their era. It's amazing that he was honest with himself and came back from the darkness. Many christian musicians walk away and never look back.
This video features John James, the co-founder and former lead singer of the Newsboys. Here's a summary of his story shared in the video: * He talks about his challenging upbringing and his journey to finding success with the Newsboys [00:01]. * The band achieved significant fame, receiving numerous awards [02:27]. * However, fame brought challenges that highlighted personal character flaws [03:04]. * John admits to mistakes, including not protecting his marriage, which led to him leaving the band and his marriage ending [03:38]. * He describes hitting rock bottom, turning to alcohol and drugs [05:50]. * A powerful encounter with God set him on a path to recovery and healing [07:18]. * Now, John and his wife work as missionaries, sharing a message of hope and God's love [08:34]. * The video concludes with advice on guarding one's heart and finding true identity in Christ [09:38].
evangelicalism exasperates our woundedness by pressuring us to be someone we are not. it makes it so much worse and wounds further rather than healing it.
Wow! God Uses Everything for His Glory – Even when we mess up – He Repairs and Heals the Years the locusts have eaten and breathes New Life out of the valley of the bones
Sadly, when a person struggles, Christians desert them and turn their back on them. They should have come along side him, supported him, ministered to him, helped him instead of kicking him out of the band. I have seen this over and over again when I talked with those who have left the church. They go to their Pastor or church community for help but end up being cut off.
I’ve been listening to the news boys since the John James years. They were one of the first Christian bands I ever listened to, even before giving my life to Jesus. I got to meet John at the creation festival. I’ve heard rumors over the years, but it’s really nice to finally hear him talk about what happened.
I really enjoyed listening to the Newsboys. I remember seeing them at Darien Lake in the 80's at a Christian festival. I still recall later seeing them there again and John James was not the lead singer. t was not the same (change is always hard). I wondered what happened. Thanks for sharing John. Very powerful. We never know what the Lord has in store for us. Think about it, you are still ministering to the youth but in a different format!
It’s very hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven. Being wealthy and famous does not jive with the Gospel, which is why I say many/most that are famous and say they are Christians are indeed not at all. Jesus calls us to be broken, lowly, humble, not esteemed, spit upon, and dejected. Those who truly follow Christ are not esteemed among men, do not have many friends, and are supernaturally gifted beyond their own natural abilities. Christian superartists meet none of these criteria. ❌🙅♂️
I was a big fan back then from 98 till you left, when we, the public, heard you left, the public was not aware of why. We missed you. Thanks for being open and honest about this.
I have been waiting to hear how God was working in John James since he left the Newsboys. God honoring testimony, mate! NB reunion 2.0 with the James’!!!!
I meet you John, during the Going Public tour. I had always wondered why you left and I can completely relate and it takes courage and strength to say what you said during this video and it touched me and I respect you more for making this video and I feel I have grown and am a better person because from watching this.
You and Peter are the voice of the Newsboys for me. I’ve seen you and Peter sing so many times that when Michael joined, I could know longer listen to the Newsboys because it felt more like a product then a band.
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Love, Liberty, Disco had an indescribable impact on my life.
Is this testimony teaching others that divorce and remarriage is part of Gods plan?
Jesus taught to be reconciled to your wife or else remain single.
I rejoice for his reconnecting with God. I mourn his separation from Gods will with his spouse.
Thank you for sharing, John! I met Peter and Phil last year and will always love your songs with Newsboys! God bless you and your ministry
What a great story. Redemption…what a beautiful thing.
Nothing is too broken that God can't fix
I always wondered what happened to him. Loved him as the lead singer for the Newsboys. Thanks for sharing your testimony. Gods grace abounds praise His name!
He only wears the gold suit on SPECIAL OCCASIONS!!!
John, awesome testimony. Was great serving with you at LOTW. Miss you, keep the faith. Mike the drummer.
I’m so thankful we have missionaries in America! To our public schools!!! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼😭
I grew up listening to these guys I have always loved their music it helped me through my teens. I'm glad you are redeemed brother it's too easy to fall
Love liberty disco
I don't care about his guy. I really don't. I'm not impressed by anyone anymore.
Been around many in Nashville while working for a major instrument manufacturer. Nearly all Christian artists were frauds just cashing in on an easy market.
Duh
He was the lead singer of all of their good albums. I don't blame them for forcing him to resign, though.
As men, we have a lot to guard our lives against. I am so glad to hear this testimony and story of how God who loved him brought him back and restored him.
G Day, this is John James of the News Boys, today we’re gonna teach you how to speak Australian ❤
Sadly I just assume most of these celebrity Christian artists are living a double life
This is so common these Christian bands and rappers live just like the world and their music reflects it too. It is a shame they call their music Christian because it's more like the World than Christ. Conforming to the world not good but it is last days now.
I feel bad for his ex-wife. It's great when someone can come back to the Lord and move on, but you always leave collateral damage behind you… What a shame for her. I pray she has found or continued her joy in the Lord without being stumbled like he was. Guys need to gird up their loins like a man and live godly, famous or not no excuses.
It would be amazing to see a reunion performance with all the Newsboys singers doing the greatest hits of their era. It's amazing that he was honest with himself and came back from the darkness. Many christian musicians walk away and never look back.
Cut off from the vine. Great reminder man. I needed that.
This video features John James, the co-founder and former lead singer of the Newsboys. Here's a summary of his story shared in the video:
* He talks about his challenging upbringing and his journey to finding success with the Newsboys [00:01].
* The band achieved significant fame, receiving numerous awards [02:27].
* However, fame brought challenges that highlighted personal character flaws [03:04].
* John admits to mistakes, including not protecting his marriage, which led to him leaving the band and his marriage ending [03:38].
* He describes hitting rock bottom, turning to alcohol and drugs [05:50].
* A powerful encounter with God set him on a path to recovery and healing [07:18].
* Now, John and his wife work as missionaries, sharing a message of hope and God's love [08:34].
* The video concludes with advice on guarding one's heart and finding true identity in Christ [09:38].
I always wondered what happened to him
evangelicalism exasperates our woundedness by pressuring us to be someone we are not. it makes it so much worse and wounds further rather than healing it.
This was simply AWESOME
John and Peter were the newsboys. Everyone else were just blow ins. That is all!! 😊
Even if you're singing worship every night, you are not exempt from sin and temptation. We all know this. I do.
Wow! God Uses Everything for His Glory – Even when we mess up – He Repairs and Heals the Years the locusts have eaten and breathes New Life out of the valley of the bones
Sadly, when a person struggles, Christians desert them and turn their back on them. They should have come along side him, supported him, ministered to him, helped him instead of kicking him out of the band. I have seen this over and over again when I talked with those who have left the church. They go to their Pastor or church community for help but end up being cut off.
John you were the reason I started listening to the boys, and I never stopped
I’ve been listening to the news boys since the John James years. They were one of the first Christian bands I ever listened to, even before giving my life to Jesus. I got to meet John at the creation festival. I’ve heard rumors over the years, but it’s really nice to finally hear him talk about what happened.
I met John in Australia after he left the Newsboys. Proud of him!!
I really enjoyed listening to the Newsboys. I remember seeing them at Darien Lake in the 80's at a Christian festival. I still recall later seeing them there again and John James was not the lead singer. t was not the same (change is always hard). I wondered what happened. Thanks for sharing John. Very powerful. We never know what the Lord has in store for us. Think about it, you are still ministering to the youth but in a different format!
Awesome story, still my favorite first 6 albums by the newsboys
It’s very hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven. Being wealthy and famous does not jive with the Gospel, which is why I say many/most that are famous and say they are Christians are indeed not at all. Jesus calls us to be broken, lowly, humble, not esteemed, spit upon, and dejected. Those who truly follow Christ are not esteemed among men, do not have many friends, and are supernaturally gifted beyond their own natural abilities. Christian superartists meet none of these criteria. ❌🙅♂️
🙏🏽Jesus Our Mighty Ever Present Redeemer Amen.
Jesus help us, thank you. But why people even do this stuff in the first place.
I was a big fan back then from 98 till you left, when we, the public, heard you left, the public was not aware of why. We missed you. Thanks for being open and honest about this.
I have been waiting to hear how God was working in John James since he left the Newsboys. God honoring testimony, mate! NB reunion 2.0 with the James’!!!!
We ♥️ The News Boys
Jesus is King! 👑
I can’t blame him. And I am not judging or condemning. But, did he actually physically cheat on his wife or just text women and write one a letter?
I receive that prayer in this video for myself in Jesus name amen.
I meet you John, during the Going Public tour. I had always wondered why you left and I can completely relate and it takes courage and strength to say what you said during this video and it touched me and I respect you more for making this video and I feel I have grown and am a better person because from watching this.
You and Peter are the voice of the Newsboys for me. I’ve seen you and Peter sing so many times that when Michael joined, I could know longer listen to the Newsboys because it felt more like a product then a band.