I am convinced that my earthly father & I will spend eternity together with the Lord. That every wound will be healed, every tear forgotten. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 This was not our last go at love. Ps: my Dads birthday is August 30th, that may explain why he’s weighing on my heart so heavily. ❤️

You know, you broke the cycle of alcoholism and drug abuse in your family. You changed the path for your children and next generations. That’s such a huge gift to mankind. You couldn’t save your father. I know how painful it is not having had the relationship you needed. But you learnt and changed the course of your family’s history. You already saved so many lives that way. That’s so amazing. It’s such a strong message.

My mom and sister died recently and it was the hardest thing I've ever gone thru. LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING THEM AGAIN IN HEAVEN!

I left home at 12 years old, and I met your father back then. He was a kind soul and I've always remembered his kindness. It's been a long and difficult road I've traveled. When I worked as an RN I and the rest of those I worked with firmly believed that people in a coma could and did here everything said in their presence. Dear soul I know in my heart and soul, your father heard everything you said that day. I have no medical information that supports that. But I know it to be true. I've always believed it's a blessing that God provides 🙏🌼

Your Dad was so talented, his music still stands today, he touched so many people. Unfortunately, he was his own worst enemy. May God have mercy on his soul. Know that he is now healed, his demons finally defeated. May he Rest In Peace and his memory be for a blessing. Talk to him, he can hear you.

She is incredibly humble and yet prideful of her experiences and all she has accomplished despite parental dysfunction

I know how you feel, Chynna. My dad was an alcoholic. I never had the relationship that I wish I had with my dad. He passed in 2013. It’s so true. You really do need both parents. It creates a lot of baggage, if you don’t. But thankfully, I have my Heavenly Father, that loves and cherishes me. ❤️

This may be a lil long so please bare with me. My dad lost his father and a brother when he was in his 20's. My dad was not saved at that point. My dad received Christ when he was 37, and it was the first time he truly cried and grieved for his dad and brother, believing that they both died without Christ. Over 30 years later my dad's niece was visiting us. My dad was talking to her and said how painful it is to think that his brother and dad may be in hell. She looked at him and said, 'Uncle Chuck, my dad was saved." Before he died, they had moved next door to a Baptist preacher who led my Uncle to Jesus. My dad had no idea that 30 years earlier his brother went to Heaven. You never ever know who God brings into the path of a loved one. I believe that many of us will be so incredibly surprised and elated when we get to Heaven and see family that we thought were lost. So very happy about your daddy and that you will see him again. ❤️

So happy to hear your father accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior before he died. So glorious to have that hope and assurance you will see him again! God bless you and comfort your heart, Chynna. 🙏🏻💕

I’m scared because my youngest son is an alcoholic. I can’t talk to him , he gets mad. He has a spiked tongue. He is very hurtful . My son is 42 . He has always been slim but now he has a big belly . I was shocked . There is nothing I can do. 😰😰😭😭😢 Im sorry Chyna . I can’t handle the sadness your expressing . I’m afraid to loose my Son . I have an adult disabled son I care for , it’s so hard to be strong . I lost husband to suicide in 2007 🥺I feel for you . I know trauma . I don’t k ow how to get to my Son . I have no one to talk too. Love you Sweet girl . Your so Strong. I thought of sending my Son this video but it would anger him . He is not nice.He knows how to hurt me. He already told me when I die , he is not helping his disabled brother . He will put him in a institution. My Son that is disabled has schizophrenia. But is very sweet . I cried and told him all his life he has been with me and family he knows . It adds to my anxiety . I worry about dying and my son will end up being abused . I’m sorry , I hold so much in . I totally understand. I hope I live long enough to pay my house off . Then at least my Son will have a house 🏡 Then maybe my son will help him . Please pray for us.

My father is an alcoholic and addict too. I wish that he finds recovery, but I pray that he finds Jesus. It's SO hard. Im praying for you, and for that little corner of every daughter's heart that will always just want her Daddy to love her. God bless you, Chynna 🥰💜

This was so raw and beautiful. I know that through pain comes healing not only for those directly affected but the people who share and those who listen. Thank you for continuing to keep your heart open ❤️ God is good, even when we fall in an already fallen world, God is good. Your father may have seriously struggled on earth but in his final days hearing the gospel and being open to it, all Christians know exactly what that means and the grace of God is so good! Praying for your heart to continue helping others so freely as you have and continued healing in areas that continue to trouble you. May the devil not be able to sink his claws in your heart by holding you accountable to past sins and hurts that our Lord has already forgiven. Much love to you and your family ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

If anyone can add a 31 yr old woman to their prayers. She had a very premature baby girl last August. Right now her husband is in the hospital on oxygen for Covid, and yesterday Kim was med-flighted when the ventilator wasn't enought to a Boston hospital, put on last resort ECMO life support. Her baby girl needs her home, and her husband feels helpless stuck in another hospital not knowing if he will see her again. As a younger widow and mom, hoping with everything he never learns what I live. I appreciate any prayers. She is a very close family friend, whose mother physically held me up at my husband's funeral.

Through your voice I was able to see your dad in a different light. 🙌🏼 Peace of Christ, Chynna!

This touched my heart..my father passed last year, and I can barely talk or think about his last moments.. you are so giving to share your last moments with him, that is so deeply personal, you are strong and I respect you so! ❤ What a blessing to have this woman deliver this message of your father receiving Jesus! 🙌 Thank you again for sharing 🙏

Your honesty and willingness to share your deepest thoughts and emotions with us is beyond endearing. I feel like I know you and love you so much as a sister in the Lord! Watching this made me want to give you a giant hug! You are teaching me how to open up. I am by nature a closed book. I've been judged my entire life and haven't had many friends because I don't let people in. I want to, but I think I've always felt like if people really knew me they wouldn't like me. Even tho I no longer care much what people think of me I still have the desire to be more open but I don't know how. So thank you for being the example for me. It's touching to hear the feelings you have for your father. The media only shows one side of people and they are so much more than the tabloid headlines portray. Thank you for giving us a glimpse into John Phillips the human being. I have much more compassion for him now. God bless and keep you, sister. And God bless CalPreach. I always pray for you. Love you.

Don’t get to hear to many heartfelt talks like this ... my father died the same way so I can relate... I’m so happy you’re dad made that choice.. and by Gods design amazingly made it to your ears ... I know about the world of addiction all to well ... Alcohol is a powerful drug too ... that has destroyed many a life just as opiates.... I had a broken family too as a result of my father’s addiction ... and as the cliche goes the children suffer the most ... I think Good people make unwise choices that can have horrible consequences ... you are a beautiful person God bless 😘🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

This is my favorite episode. I love it when Chynna talks about her family and includes God. I’d love to hear more about her parents and all of her siblings. ❤

Beautiful story. Thank you for being so vulnerable and honest. Your message makes me think of my 7 year old granddaughter and her dad (my son). He is an addict, and been absent from her life for a few years. She has been emotionally traumatized by the abandonment she feels. I pray every day that my son gets his life together so he can be the father she needs and deserves. Thank you for sharing your story. God bless you ❤️

This was so touching, what a blessing!🙌🏻🙏🏻 I’m thankful that gal found you and was able to share this awesome news so you could be at peace about your dad!🙌🏻🙏🏻💙 you are so right, Chynna, daughters do have that special bond with their fathers, whether it’s been a “love at an arms distance” or a really close relationship… I know there are some exceptions to this, and for those girls who didn’t have a true love from their fathers, my heart goes out to them 🙏🏻💙💙💙 God bless you!!

The loss of a parent is such a void that can never be filled. Both mine are gone for years and it still hurts. I can relate to how the loss of your dad 20 years later still is so raw.

I love listening to you Chynna! The Lord ministers to me through you and I am so thankful!! You are such a beautiful soul and a blessing to me and many others 🥰

You don’t have to like everything he did but you can love him . Never , ever care about what others think. They have not lived your life and he was your Dad. He was a sick man with his drug and alcohol use. They made him a different person but deep down he loved you and his other children. The sickness was stronger than him. So happy you had a chance to talk to him. Believe me he heard you. Prayers for you.

Chynna, you are a sweet Angel. The world needs you because you tell your stories of your life, with loving kindness & a curiosity that is teaching others how to be okay in their own stories-how to accept and that is a gift Chynna, so thank you for being honest, brave and real-it has very much impacted me every single time-sometimes on a very deep spiritual atmosphere and sometimes a silly but every time, very very much appreciated. I adore you and I am so grateful to have heard this today. Again, thank you and amen for this platform and ability to share and your grace to share. ❤️

The story of your Dad and his acceptance of Christ is very reassuring. I feel happy to know he came to know Christ before he passed!!!! Thank you!!!

Awwwe, Chynna, you again just touched my heart so deeply! I was not able to say goodbye to my father, he passed in his sleep at 63. My relationship was a lot like yours and your dads! I thought the world of my dad though his was not perfect, a very heavy drinker, often abusive. My mom and he divorced when I was 9 so I saw him occasionally, but he was always in my heart! Thankyou again for being so raw and open with your life! You are a beautiful sweet sister in Christ! Our journeys don’t end here! Perhaps we will one day stroll along the river of life just talking away some of our eternal hours! Our relationships will be beyond our wildest dreams in the presence of our Lord and our loved ones! Praise God your dad will be there, mine too!!!❤️🙏🏻✝️🦋

Chynna- Thank you so kindly for sharing your story with all of us. I lost both of my parents to addiction and I also have abandonment issues and confusion ensuing from the losses. It is so brave of you to speak about your life .It really helps me feel less alone. We all are connected in some sort of way. Such a beautiful story. Sending you peace, light and love 💕 ! Thank you, again.❤️

I truly appreciate what a brave and honest person you are. I cannot imagine how difficult, if not impossible, it has been to reconcile the various aspects of the father you love. I deeply admire how you freely spoke the truth regarding what happened to your sister, when others tried to discredit her and sweep her truth under the rug. You are a champion and a blessing in this world, where so many opt to do the easy thing. Continued healing to you both. May God continue to bless and heal you both. You are in my prayers.

The best ever video from you!! Every single time a celebrity passes away, my first thought is their eternal soul. I'm rejoicing with you for the gift you and your father have. We all have reason to need redemption. No apologies needed for the love and respect you have for.your dad or for sharing it! Praise the Lord, and may He bless you more each day, Chynna!

Thank you so much for sharing your story. Sometimes people forget that celebrities are still people. We ALL have complicated lives & relationships. Though we walk through difficult situations in our lives, remember they make us stronger. Your father knew how much you loved him-despite his shortcomings & despite the distance. You have broken a potentially toxic cycle by choosing Billy and raising your children in a totally different way than you were raised. You are an amazing woman. Continue giving yourself grace and know that you are making a difference. You are not walking alone.💖

Thank you for sharing! I was with my Dad during his last weeks. It is tough to let them go from this earth. But heaven will be the reunion for us…and you with your father! ❤️

Thank you for your courage in sharing such a tender & precious memory with us, Chynna. My heart is hurting for your pain... & I must confess that I am crying too. The words you left your Father with were very beautiful & I am certain that he appreciated your acknowledgement of him as a Father. Bless him. xx

You are such an inspiration to me. Your attitude and outlook on everything makes me soften up about things in my own life. I am so grateful that I "accidentally" stumbled across your channel last year.

How awesome that our Lord made sure you were given “the desires of your heart” and now get to spend eternity with your dad where we will all be happy and whole..” ❤️

Bless your heart!!! It hurts so bad losing your daddy! I got chills when that precious lady talked to your dad about Jesus. Praise God Chynna!!! The pain of losing your parents never goes away. Lost my mom to cancer 22 years ago and my daddy 20 years ago. My daddy was my best friend. My mom was my prayer warrior. When those feelings come upon u longing for your dad, just embrace it. I know he loved you, the drug and alcohol abuse just didn't allow him to be himself. I am confident he is so proud of u! Blessings dear Chynna!

I subscribed. This is a bit odd, but we’re facing my Dad’s dementia right now and possible cancer. I watch these because I was always a fan of your family. I saw your Dad & Sister perform in La Crosse, WI when I was 21, I think. I loved 60’s music & brought your Dad’s book to see if I could get it signed. It didn’t work out but the music was beautiful. Soul inspiring. I probably didn’t give it much thought until just now. We’re the same age & you lost your Dad so young. I’m sorry. I just realized how lucky I am that I had my Dad all these years. As his mind goes, he can be cruel, and I’ve stopped calling every week. But when I think of losing him as you lost your Dad, I think I need to spend whatever time I can forgiving him for things he said & did and just give him credit for being there. Thank you. 💜

Oh Chynna how beautiful this is ❤️🙏my heart ❤️ I am so grateful for this !! So grateful that Angel shared the gospel with your Dad ❤️🙏Thank You for sharing this journey with us❤️🙏

Oh my sweet Chynna girl! Sending you big hugs. Your father heard every single word that you said. Have no doubt that he heard you. Despite the bumpy relationship that you two had, you gave him a precious gift at the end of his life......your presence! Thank you for sharing with us!

I was very moved, so revealing and loving. Wrapping you up in a big hug from a distance and sending you a prayer as you approach the anniversary of your Dad's passing.

These videos are therapeutic listening to Michelle speak so calmly

Awww, crying with you over your story. Thank you for being honest with your emotions.

Thank you for sharing your story Chynna - no words...just tears😢 & warm hugs my sister!🤗🤗❤️🙏

Chynna...I so appreciate your authentic and vulnerable spirit! He was obviously a very hurting Man, your Dad...I know that Forgiving Him without an Apology from Him...is the way to go. It is the way of the Lord... All of your feelings are valid. You, Chynna are most beautiful before the our Lord! This is not our home. I pray to hug you when we will be together in our forever home. You are real and empathetic...beautiful One!!!

Thank you Chynna. Its so good to hear a real person that has sane and glorious feelings and experiences in these last days on earth-.. I'm an estranged dad as well, with only my self to blame- so I understand how a man can have that emptiness-,.. and I also discovered my own father's conversion-his receiving Jesus, from a lifelong freind of his( although my dad was present- physically..but greatly struggled in expressing emotion..as many from that generation)- the same freind that led him to that prayer- about 3 weeks before he passed. It was also a rare chance that I could speak with that freind of his..as we were all in the same place ..in indianna- because my dads time was short..so I experienced that same joy in hearing that. Dad was from the greatest generation..a man's man..didnt have those type of conversations..so it was even more glorious to know.

Hi Chynna, I too have a father who had issues with alcohol and became very angry when he drank. The way that my father dealt with the things he did was to walk away from all 5 of his children and not have anything to do with us. That was over 30 years ago. I ran into him in 2007 and said, “hi Dad” and he pretended he did not know me. After having bad relationships and realizing I found men who need fixing because I could not help my dad, I went to school to become a substance abuse counselor so I could better understand people with substance abuse issues. I now am a Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor and have forgiven my father even though he continues to have nothing to do with my siblings or myself. Thanks so much for posting this! I understand the way you feel.

It took me losing my parents to make me realize we are raised by humans not angles

I had a fractured relationship with my father so I understand. So many things are left unsaid. You are such a blessing to me and to many many others. May God continue to bless you.

Dear sweet Chynna. I’m so grateful for you and your channel. I felt everything you spoke. For years I’ve cried wondering if my mom was in heaven. My mom passed away while in a coma and I know that what you said was true, that hearing is the last thing to go and so I spoke to her! I asked her to please please turn to the Lord. What a blessing for you to know your dad accepted the Savior before it was too late! Thank you for your testimony and light! Peace in Christ always ❤️🙏🏻

Chynna my Dad died on the 1st of July this year at 91. We were not close and there was a lot of pain in our family but he was very kind to me in different ways. I prayed for him to meet the Lord and go to heaven, in fact I prayed for years. I sat by his bedside and sang Amazing Grace and prayed more He said few words but I did see his face light up a few times. He died peacefully and 3 people told me that day unbidden and in the days after that they had a peace that he went to heaven. Dad never went to church and never talked about God at all, I was the only believer in the family. Beautiful story of redemption you shared.. It can happen in the most seeming impossible circumstances..

I had a very bittersweet relationship with my Mom as well, who passed 2 years ago. I wish we could have resolved things between us before she did pass, but 5-1/2 years before that, we had a moment where I thought we were headed in that direction, but then, Lewy bodies dementia struck very fast and hard, and the next 5-1/2 years, I honored the promise I made regarding o my Mom to my Dad that I made on his deathbed as well and I cared for her until she passed - it was hell on earth, that dementia. Then, last December, I lost my only sibling, my brother, to cancer very quickly - 7 weeks from diagnosis until death - and we, too, had a very troubled relationship, mainly due to his drug and alcohol abuse his entire life and all that addiction entails. Even with the heartache I endured with my Mom and brother, I still miss both my parents and my brother every single day. I am praying for you, Chyna - I once heard that our parents especially write on the DNA of who we will be as adults and some of us got some pretty screwed up DNA due to a parent or parents and even sometimes a sibling. But, I am thankful for God's grace and promises too.(August is a rough month for me because my brother's birthday and my Mom's birthday both were in the first week of August, two days apart - their birthdays bring back a huge flood of memories and I've been super-depressed.) My only regret - my parents were both Christians, so I know I will get that chance to resolve things with my Mom someday when I get to Heaven, but my brother.....died an atheist, believing that once you die, that's it, there's nothing else - and that is SO hard to accept.

Chynna, that was beautiful and vulnerable and very very authentic. Thank you for your courage. I believe you are touching and helping to heal a lot of brokenness in this world. You are in my thoughts and prayers sweet lady. You are stronger than you know ! The Lord is definitely using you for His greater purpose. Your servant heart certainly shines!!

Chynna, thank you for sharing. I had a terrible relationship with my dad when I was young for reasons I can’t share. All I can do now is pray for his salvation he is in his 90’s and I don’t see him. Thank you for giving me hope.🙏🏼🥲❤️

Praise God your dad accepted the Saviour and received salvation....that's a peace for you! Such a huge relief and peace to know that! Glory to the Most High!🙏🙌💕

PS I can t stop crying…. The expansive love of The Father, mercy and compassion he poured out on you dad that day…✝️✌️❤️Peace of Christ

You always know what to say. My Dad is currently dying and we have had a hard relationship. Hearing you speak made me not feel so alone. Thank you!

You are a good soul, and this talk you had on camera with us was brave, and very moving. John Phillips got my dad really into music as a young man. Your father had demons, but he also bought happiness and joy to millions of people with his music. Music is a tool to heal and unite and save and love to....and he served his earthly purpose here.

Chynna, thank you for sharing this very personal story. I think artists feel things more strongly and deeply and is sometimes why they suffer so much in this life. I was so saddened by your dad's story as the video progressed, but at the end, when you said he received Christ as his Savior, I was so over-joyed! Praise the Lord, you will see your dad again one day. This video was amazing!

When I hear your stories of your past, my heart weeps for you. That little girl deserved so much more, but she was failed at every turn by those she loved and trusted. Yet I rejoice at the same time because of the goodness of God. For keeping His hand on you, delivering you, and for breaking the cycle that could very easily have been repeated. Thank you, Lord, for the gift of Billy.

Oh Chynna, my 💜 reaches out to yours after hearing your experiences with dad & yourself relationship. You have lived many lifetimes on this round it seems and I wanted to just reach out to say I think you are an amazing beautiful warm funny not to mention your God given talent for singing! Your honesty, your openness, just to spread the word that you too have been through so much and try to help others is so admirable. God has blessed you with so much yet it’s challenging for us to see how you hurt and carry so much pain. I for one wish I could help take some of that pain from your 💜. I’m sure you can see I too have been through parallels to you. All I wish is that one day it gets so much easier and lighter for your 💜 and soul. I send you hugs from Angel Islington London lovely lady.

Chynna I had a tumultuous relationship with my Dad also. Love is love though so you follow your heart and it is right! Glad you got to talk to him at the end. Im assured it was very comforting.

Thank you Chynna, for sharing your personal experience in Johns last moments, very emotional listening to you today. Matt from Australia.

I was raised catholic, & went {8} years of school being taught by nun's- I tell you something, it wasn't the best years of my life by no stretch of the imagination- nevertheless, I tell you, being raised catholic prepared me for stuff in life in year's forward that I had no clue- My Beloved Mother departed tragically very young & very beautiful- { I don't think I've ever gotten over what happened to my mother, but, the grace of God is unimaginable } I remember distinctly my Mother saying to me just shortly before her leaving me: R, remember always, you can only get to God thru Jesus Christ- I didn't know what exactly she was saying to me at that time~ but I always pondered those words in my heart- once I became born from above many years later on my journey, ofcourse, Immediately I knew exactly what my mother was saying to me ♡♡♡

God bless you. My Father passed a year ago, due to covid I wasn't allowed to see him, he was a 6 hiur drive from me so there has never been closure, I have packed the pain away in a suitcase which is over packed as it is. I loved your Dad, ussed to sleep in the caravan at the back of his house in palm springs. A professional photographer took a lot photo's of your dad in a casino in palm springs, i have offered to send them you, taken in 98. Thanks for sharing your story helps me consider maybe I wrs better off not seeing my Dad so sick like you did. I felt like a part of me has been ripped away. I need prayer, God bless all the lonley & heart broken people x

Thank you so much for sharing..Such a relatable story..I am crying along with you. I hate seeing such heartbreak from you, but absolutely love your willingness to be so open..It is so rare from people in the public eye..Sending all my love and support to you at this difficult time. Happy Heavenly Birthday to your Dad.. ❤⚘ 🙏

Oh Chynna! I was thinking, 'this is so sad'! Then it turned into the happiest story of redemption! Glory to God!

The power of the Gospel is absolutely amazing! Thanks for sharing this powerful testimony Chynna.

It says a lot about your character age strength that you see the good in your dad while acknowledging he had troubles. I am glad you cling to the happy memories. You both deserve that.

It's so hard to talk to a dying person about deep things unless they bring it up. Like you said, you don't want to scare them. You are such a bright light and so sweet. Thanks for sharing your story with me.

Heartwarming story from a daughter for her father . Happy he received the peace that surpasses all understanding on his death bed . Blessings Chyna girl.

Crying with you . My dad was never around he moved 700 miles away and I saw him like 4 time my whole life . When he died in 2018 I cried everyday for a year or so just feeling the pain of what wasn't and never will be . Sounds like the Lord is healing your heart by bringing things to the surface .

I loved this. I have an adult relationship with my father and I’m grateful. Second shift stinks when you can’t see your dad all week. And my mom said he had chores and relaxing to do after working in the UAW pits all week. Hearing you speak about your folks, I feel like you shared such an intimate memory and message. Thank you. God bless ❤

It is wonderful that your dad found our savior. My father and mom divorced when I was 3 and he was only in my life occasionally even though we lived in the same town. Even when I got married and had children I had to contact him to ask about seeing him. He died in March of 1990 at 57 of cancer and I discovered when I sat at the hospital when he was dying that he also had found the lord. I wish he could have spoken to me but by the time I was told he was dying and got to the hospital he couldn’t speak because of lack of oxygen. I wish he could have told me at least one time that he loved me. Thank you for sharing your faith, spirit and life with us. We pray with you as we roll on our rocky road of life. God Bless 🙏🏻

No one has had a perfect human Father. Or mother. That’s why we are free to forgive, I know I’m not a perfect mom your so brave and beautiful Chynna!!!! God bless you 🌈

I love how open your heart is to everything.

Thank you my sister in Christ for sharing your heart with us. I'm a firm believer that when we share our hurts with one another it always helps someone (or many) who have gone through a similar journey and reminds us to lift one another in prayer. Galatians 6:2 What an amazing platform God has given all of us to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ via the internet. I don't know if any of us unafraid/unashamed Christians realize just how many lives we are able to reach through this venue of communication. His kingdom truly is at hand, and what a blessing it is for us to be apart of that. Many blessings to you Chynna.

Chynna, wow thank you for sharing. I can relate to the feelings of abandonment with my own father. I am glad you are sharing these feelings as they are coming up to be released. I too am dealing with these waves of emotions, and they do come in waves. You are not alone and are very much loved. I love your podcast. A few weeks ago, I almost lost my husband to alcoholism. He is recovering now from a near death experience with alcohol induced aspiration pneumonia that lasted over 7 weeks. My husband told me he has grown closer to God now and so far he is a better man... Also alcohol and tobacco free. 😊

I’m so happy that our Heavenly Father has given you the assurance that your father is in heaven waiting for you. What a blessing!!!

You are such a beautiful soul🥰 Yours this day spoke to my heart like never before. God bless your loving heart💖. Hugs, Dolores

God Bless You Chynna, I feel your pain as I have been there in a similar situation myself. It's never easy and I felt many of the same emotions when my father passed away 10 years ago. Up until the end he refused to let me tell him goodbye. Like Your Dad mine had liver, kidney and heart issues. We also lacked in a relationship, and we also never fully were able to form a new each other. Thank you for sharing your story. I know it is very painful but necessary to share with others. I always hoped others would not the mistakes I made with my parents. God Bless You Chyna!! Todd

Thank you Chynna. Very powerful words of compassion, pain, love and healing. Balm for my soul and I pray for yours as well.

My daughter hD the same kind of relationship with her father. He was a stage technician and on the road alot. He ended up very sick in September 2019. She was always trying to talk to him about Jesus. She did get to talk with him on the telephone and ask him to please give his life to Jesus while he was in a coma. He was miles away and she couldn't reach his bedside on time. We're praying he heard her and listened. She sang for him at his memorial.

No matter how many troublesome past memories from one's family there are... there are always the good memories and that is what makes it so hard and bittersweet when it comes to loss. Very sorry Chynna.

People my age (64) adored the whole group and we certainly loved watching them perform. Thank you for sharing ur heart and telling this story with such a beautiful ending!!!! God bless you Chynna!!!✝️🙏❤️

My heart is aching as I sit here in tears listening to this story. I didn’t have a relationship with my father either. He was also an alcoholic. I couldn’t be around him because he was so unpredictable. I’m happy that you loved him. I never loved my dad and when he died all I felt was relieved. I told God from time to time that I forgave him and my heart didn’t feel it. Years went by and only just this spring did I know that I had finally forgiven him. God gave me a dream and all that pain and hurt has vanished. God bless you and continue to heal your heart.

Chynna: Might also have mentioned that this is the month of your dad's birthday: August 30th. Helps to explain perhaps why you are feeling such closeness to him at this particular time of year.

Thank you for sharing this, Chynna. What a wonderful gift of knowledge you were given about his acceptance of Jesus. I'm sure it brings comfort to a lot of people to know that. Peace of Christ.

I love your Cal Preaching, and I too lave lost my dad 21 years ago this month from the after effects of being a life long smoker. He even was smoking in the hospital and thought nothing of it! I just hope that he has forgiven me for arguing with him the last time I saw him about taking a cab home instead of the bus. I was 29 and my nephew was 6 and we were the last people to visit him before he unexpectedly was taken from this world. He was almost 73 and I so needed him to stay around to see his 4 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren grow up! I was daddy's little girl and he is truly missed on Sundays which were our days to enjoy! When it's my turn to go I hope he's waiting for me!!! Hope you feel better about your dad cause it takes time to heal just like me and be OK with everything, it's a work in progress with grief. One Day At A Time......

Praise God for that back up singer and her bold faith! What a gift! Big hug to you at this time of sadness.Blessed are those who mourn for they shall be comforted.

Heart-wrenching and bittersweet tribute to your father. He loved you as much as he was capable of but now you have an eternity together to make up for lost time! I too said my last words to my only sibling and sister at UCLA Medical Center the year that you were born. She was only 22 but was ready to meet her Savior and Lord face to face. I can't wait until I see Him and the circle will be unbroken to join Sharman and my parents in Glory!

You’re such a beautiful daughter. What a blessing that God saved him and then let you know!! God heals our abandonment issues❤️

Chynna, I always love listening to you. You are one special young lady. I was with my dad when he passed but I couldn't bring myself to talk to him about Jesus. I had wanted to badly and I feel so much was left unsaid. To this day I feel guilt. I was in denial about my dads passing. I thought he would be healed. My dad wasn't emotionally acceptable as well although he was a great dad. I did feel emotionally abandoned by him many times but I loved my dad. I pray that Jesus understands my hesitance about not talking to my dad and just took him home to be with him. So many things were left unsaid but I've worked through the guilt. Jesus is forgiving. Thank you soo much for sharing. I love you to pieces sweet lady. Hugs xxxx

That is such a beautiful story about your dad.i love that the very end God sent someone he knew to minister to him and lead him to salvation. God knew you would need this peace today. That just gave me chills. It's like Corrie Ten boom used to say there are no ifs in God's kingdom. His timing is perfect. His will is our hiding place. And how her father explained to her that he gives her, her ticket right before she gets on the train don't run ahead of God. I'm so glad I found your channel and I had this to get through my depression last fall and learn to forgive myself. I quickly forgive others and want to move forward but I'm so hard on me. Anyway be blessed today. I appreciate you so much 💜💜

You had me bawling. I can relate so much..Thank you for sharing 😭

Rather difficult to view but was compelled by your bravely sharing all which brought back my memories of being with my Dad just before he died.

You have just made the most beautiful & true video ever. Thank you so much, Chynna Phillips Baldwin & John Phillips. Two Legends.

This really touched my heart. I never had a relationship with my dad. He was around but it was like I was never good enough. Consequently it does affect how I think my Heavenly Father sees me. While I know it's different, it is in my head too often I find myself believing I'm not good enough. Thank you for sharing this sweet story. One day when I get to heaven I know the pain and wounds will be healed.

Thank you so much for sharing your story. Sometimes people forget that celebrities are still people.

What a beautiful story of God's faithfulness in his covenant relationship with his people. Praise the Lord for such kindnesses to you, your father, and all of your family. He is good all the time. Blessings to you in Christ Jesus.

Precious testimony. Thank you for being so open and vulnerable by sharing this story. So much truth and wisdom in what you said regarding the family and how God intended it to be.

Thank you for sharing your stories about your dad with us Chynna 🙂You are like a dear relatable friend and I really enjoy my time tuning in to your channel ❤ 😀