Comments on: Jesus on American Idol

By: Tim Glenn

Tim Glenn — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 14:58:04 +0000

Hey Mango!

Yeah, I was glad to see they put that version on there. It WAS amazing to hear the name of Jesus sung on the program.

Thanks for reading…and thanks for commenting.

tim

By: Mango

Mango — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 06:01:22 +0000

This is so awesome. I stumbled through Tom Lynberg’s blog and found out about this fascinating take from American Idol. Looking through Youtube, there are two versions of the Shout to the Lord. The version with the final 8 before their final performances for the Give Back closing, the 8 sang the original unedited version. It’s called “Shout to the Lord: American Idol 10 April 2008 [HD]” on YouTube.

By: Tim

Tim — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 03:09:35 +0000

Hey Brian…

Yeah, it’s pretty cool. Will be interesting to see if they make changes after all the controversy.

Thanks for reading…and for commenting.

By: Tim Glenn

Tim Glenn — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 16:32:56 +0000

Absolutely Jan!
And if American Idol (or any other popular media forum for that matter) is the vehicle God chooses to spread the name of Jesus, then so be it!

Thanks for reading…and for leaving a comment!

tim

By: jan ;-0)

jan ;-0) — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 14:01:59 +0000

I was very excited that the day I tuned in to American Idol they had the 3 boy group singing and the song had Jesus’ name in it over and over, then Dolly, then Shout…. I wish they would have kept the name of Jesus in the song….but even though Dolly made comments to Simon….one would feel where he stands….it was all good what Dolly said….. I was very excited and happpy…
Praise God….and Lord draw all to You and only hearts and minds to the one true God…. our Lord Jesus Christ…the only way…. Amen…
May we all be guided daily to point others to Jesus…. jan < ———–

By: Brian Alexander

Brian Alexander — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 23:06:03 +0000

That is cool I missed most of those shows.

By: Tim Glenn

Tim Glenn — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 21:13:37 +0000

Hey Dave,

You’re right. God can use anyone…or anything…to get His message across. If He can use a burning bush and a donkey, He can use American Idol.

I think it’s wonderful that the name of Jesus is being spoken/sung on the show. And ya know, I just thought of this, kudos to the producers, etc…for not bowing down and refusing to allow the name of Jesus on the show. I’m sure it took some guts to allow Dolly to sing her song…and to choose Shout to the Lord for the final 8.
Kudos to them.
Yay to God!

As always, thanks for reading and commenting!

tim

By: Compassion dave

Compassion dave — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 18:09:45 +0000

I am kinda pleased that the media ‘might’ be catering to their Christian viewers. I hope and pray the body of Christ picks up on it and reacts accordingly. The Bible is chock-full of examples of the Lord using the ungodly to bless the unblessed–the good Samaritan (for example) was not a Christian.

By: Tim Glenn

Tim Glenn — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 14:43:16 +0000

Hi Kelly!

Thanks for reading and commenting. I must admit, as a Christian music artist, I’m an avid watcher of American idol. I’m with you. I think it’s fantastic that worship music was shared with the millions of viewers. Who knew American Idol would be an evanglical tool!!

God bless!

tim

By: Kelly

Kelly — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 14:17:02 +0000

I follow American Idol simply because there is not much else on tv at night! I was pleastly surprised at the songs that have been performed over the last few weeks. When Dolly performed her new song, I was shocked that Idol allowed her to perform that, but then I assumed that she’s Dolly Parton and can do whatever she wants to! When the performers sang the additional songs in the follow up shows I was really happy to see the producers using the christian faith in asking people to open their hearts and their wallets to help the cause. While their motives may not have been 100% pure, I think its fantastic that this type of music was performed for such a HUGE audience!