Remember: "There's a place where fear has to face THE GOD you know"💖

I have been to a funeral on Saturday. The lady passed away after fighting a long Battle with cancer. I didn't know her well, just seen her now and then.... (I am a teacher at the preschool where her little boy is ). I didn't know her life story either. While we were seated in the Church the song Oh my Soul played in the background... Tears streamed down my cheeks as I listened to it. After the funeral I went home and searched this song. I played it over and over... Today I found out that Mark was also diagnosed with cancer. Something in my heart changed. Changed for good. I will be forever grateful.

Thank you Mark. I am still trying to get through the grief of losing my daughter less than a year ago. She was a ballerina for many years until she began to fall when she was dancing. She was later diagnosed with a spinal cord tumor. The doctors gave up hope but April and I never did. With God she survived 20 years after the doctors said it was impossible. Your beautiful video seems like it was made about her.

This song still blows me away everytime I hear it. There's so much fear in the tone of the song but the lyrics are built on faith. The song is the perfect representation of having faith over fear it's just beautiful

I was in the same place and chose to not tell my children till I knew the medical plan. These powerful lyrics helped me beyond words.

My daughter was raped when she was eight. It felt like you saw into my little girl's life and wrote this song just to help her through the devastation that was caused on her. Thank you for writing this song. It will help many for years to come.

That touched my spirit, Our God is bigger than our fears, thank u

When I heard this song, I identified immediately with my grief on losing my only daughter 3 months ago to cancer. Her name was Christina, special needs, my only child, 42 years old. Your music has always touched my soul deeply, but this song, it touched and spoke to me. My prayers for your deliverance from this and God heal you through and through. Your music is wonderful testimony to God's amazing love, mercy and grace. Blessings.

Song pulls my heart strings every time I hear it. Clinch my fist, and ball like a baby. God has pulled me through this life, time after time. God I love you.

God bless you Mark. Thank you guys for all you do. God used this song to help me overcome anxiety! Praise the Lord.

When he was talking about this during the concert, the whole audience was tearing up. he's so inspirational and incredible.

This song resonates with me so much because I've been through a similar experience. At the age of 13 I was diagnosed with bone cancer and what I thought was death. I tried to stay strong in front of family and friends and had faith but there we just times when faith seemed so far away. But God pulled me through all of that pain and saddness and today I can proudly say that I am healed in Jesus name. Cancer is not something I will ever regret because it has helped me to become closer to God. Now when I see my hair, my eyebrows, my lashes, I thank God because I know what it's like not to have them. God is good, he is amazing, he is love, he is my EVERYTHING. This world is nothing without the presence of God in my life.

My son was in a tragic accident last Easter, I played your song everyday!!! still do. Thank you for my journey with this song. My son is doing amazing after his traumatic brain injury.

Tears...Powerful. Thank You, Father!

I’m at work listening to this, my throat hurts from holding back tears, my gosh this song always makes me cry and hearing him and how he didn’t wanna talk about it and how his soul told him “you know what’s true” just speaks deeply to me

Wow Mark. I heard this song yesterday for the 1st time. Instantly I thought of a mom whose little girl is in her final days battling cancer. I sent her the link to the song hoping she would find some comfort in those words. Today I'm browsing to find out more about casting crowns and I see this story. My heart is broken for you but " that fear we have will for sure face the God we know ". Words to live by brother. Sending you love and prayers towards your healing.

Mark & Casting Crowns are now my favorite band and influence as a human being. I cannot thank them enough for bringing me back to Yeshua. BTW, Mark looks like he could be the son of Burt Reynolds ;o)

I heard this song on the CD and for some reason it just clicked with me, a resonation so strong but I didn't understand why. Now I do. Thanks Mark for doing this interview and I will keep you in my prayers. You can live with cancer, I have had 2, still have 1 that is not stoppable, and it is ok because God is in control.

The Holy Spirit brought me here. We serve the living God!!! What an honor. Thank You Jesus for being my light as I walk through the valley. I love You Lord!! You continue to show me exactly how Alive You are and how good You truly are! 👑❤️👑

This song ministered to my soul when I found out I had to have open heart surgery. As the lyrics say"It was the one thing I didn't see coming". I knew for a month that I was going to have to have the surgery, and while I had a good support system, husband, and family, it still felt like this was something only I could deal with. For 3 weeks, I searched the internet for videos about sickness and peace. I couldn't find any peace, until I heard this song, the lyrics met me where I was. I also sought out healing scriptures and wrote them down on 3x5 index cards and kept them very close and read them over and over again. With one week to go until my surgery, I had finally found peace. I started to picture myself on the other side of this. I knew it was something that I had to go through, but pictured where I would be in 3-4 months after the surgery, instead of in that moment. I would only allow myself to be positive, but realistic in the fact that I might not live through this. I have always loved your music and your the lyrics in your songs have always moved me, but it was this song that met me right where I was at and that the fear I had would have to meet the God I know. My open heart surgery is now 6 months in the rear view mirror, YAY! I am feeling great! My prayer for you is that you are also now on the other side of of your illness and that you too are doing great.

the first time I heard this song, it was brought to my attention with a burden I had of another and the more I would listened to this song, I got to thinking this is a song that relates to me and a lot of other christians. Mr. Hall, I want to commend you for what the Lord is doing in your life. the songs you write touches the very soul on a personal level with our Lord and Savior and our relationship with others around us. The song you wrote, "Broken Together" the very first line of that song was at one time I had asked my husband, I was flabbergasted. Then the Lord showed me that a women heart should be so hidden in the word of God that a man has to seek Him in order to find her and it worked. Now of course, when I had showed my husband the video of Broken Together, he remembered those words I had asked him prior, needless to say, it touched him and that's when our relationship started to flourish. I'm thankful to say, we go to church regularly and we're still learning and growing together with our Lord. I trust your doing well, God bless you.

What an amazing story ! I'm convinced God sent you to inspire me!!! God bless you Mark Hall !

Beautiful song, Mark. It brought me to tears. Thank you for sharing your journey with us. I hope you are doing much better. Cancer can be a fearful thing. I understand as I am on my 4th fight with ovarian cancer. Still, I tell people that I will be here as long as God wants me to be. Cancer doesn't get to decide that, only God. In the meantime, I choose life. Life is a gift to enjoy. Every moment, every smile, every tear....simply a gift from God. I thank God for his beautiful gift. Love your music! I have often tried writing songs...I am not as talented, but still try to put it on paper and sometimes share. God bless you, your family, your ministry, and your health. May you have many many more years ahead!

When I clicked Casting Crowns I had no idea what I was expecting. Your songs have a way of bringing me back to the path. Once again I am inspired that it's not over. I don't have to hide my weaknesses and pretend I am a strong believer, when in truth I am not there anymore. But he will keep my feet from going under.

I seem casting crowns at the Judy drive in..in kentucky..I was waiting too hear my results from my biopsy to see if I had cancer..mark talk about what this song was about..then he sings the song..and i really listen to the words.and the tears rolled down my face..what a wonderful feeling .I don't have cancer..but I have a tummer.i have surgery day before Thanksgiving..so I need prayers..thanks for ready.

I have same diagnosis but I can't pay for treatment.My fear and struggles chained me, I had to pretend I was ok so I could support my husbandwho has an incurable disease.I can't have children,I can barely leave my bed and spent nights crying in secret with all these loads of worry and depression.One night I just gave everything to God I am literally walking by faith I am not smart, I dont know many things, but I know I'm not alone.

Mark your songs are so inspiring to me

Thank you so much for sharing your story Mark!

Your gift from God was His love through your songs My prayers are with you brother

My Father just past away almost 4 weeks ago after a 19 month battle with cancer. He ran sound for worship services for the Vinyard church for over 30 years. I am a dancer and knew for his memorial I wanted to make a dance and show it at the service. When I heared this song I knew it was exactly the song I needed to dance to. In my dance "My Father's Chair" I dance with his chair that he sat in when he ran sound for all the church services. My dad was a mentor and father to many and was a true example of serving the body of Christ. Thank you for this beautiful song! Inspiring and uplifting words that demonstrate the power of god and his presence in our daily lives continuesly.

Love and Hugs...your way Mark. God bless. You are truly an inspiration.

😢 This story brought me to tears. I identify with this story. Ur in my prayers. 💗😇

This song is so amazing, I have no words for it. I'm so thankful for you sharing your story, Mark, your story and this song have helped me so much. When I have nothing left, God is sill there. My soul is not alone. And that is the most beautiful thing ever.

I struggle with derealization and one time I was just listening to music and this song came on and I felt like I wasn’t in a dream for the first time in 12 years I also struggled with faith a lot and this song told me how real god was

Your songs always touch my heart, but this especially as I go through my brother's cancer journey. Sadly he lost faith many years ago so my faith community has helped me with prayers and God has answered every one!!!!!!!! I am always amazed at greatness of our Father. I was listening and screaming to God to please save my brother ..5 minutes later the phone rang and he was in remission...totally unexpected by the doctors. I ask God to help my brother but always tell Him I trust His decision, He knows so much more than we do. But every single day is a gift of God and we are so so grateful! Please keep inspiring me! I praise and talk to God through music.

God bless you, Mark, for helping us through our fears, as you faced your own. Thank you, thank you for being REAL...that is what the church needs to be to a dying world... with all the darkness around us, let us run with patience the race that is set before us... one day, and i believe soon, there will be no more pain, no more cancer, illness, sadness, loss, divorce.... one day soon...

Mark, I have followed your music for over a decade and have attended many concerts. You and your band are simply amazing. I love your lyrics and how you speak the truth to the world through your songs. A huge THANK YOU for the way you bring me closer to God.

Wow when I heard the song for the 1st time it hit me so strong It ministered to me so deeply. I couldn't understand why. After hearing this testimony I now understand why. I had battled cancer too and I can relate. Thank you for allowing this song to come forth.

Thank you Mark - I fell love with this song the day I received my cancer diagnosis in March. I had no idea that you wrote it from the same place! God is so good.

Thank you for writing this song. It means so much to me right now. Love the line about fear having to face the God we know!

I live in Fl.Ive heard this song on the radio many times,88.3. I was up to spend time in devotion, reading and praying.This song came to my heart.I looked it up on KZfaq and thought of a situation in my own life that has come up over time with my husband.The Dr.says he has Altzhiemers and as I'm watching him change,sometimes I have an unknowning fear .I know fear has to face God so I can stand with him . I'm not alone!Then listened to this video of your own battle with cancer.The same fear has to face God.Since we are the body,I will pray for your healing and you can pray for me too.Fear is an attack from the devil.It is his greatest weapon and he uses it well.Thank goodness we know God and greater is He in us than he who is in the world.I love your music and Casting Crowns is my husband's favorite band.We saw your band play at Kingdom Bound several years ago in N.Y. I will play him this song when he gets up and share why you wrote it.It is meant for so many people.Stay strong,'cause your not alone. Blessings.Toko

The devil is a liar, trying to steal you from us before your time and the way your songs really bless me practically the only gospel songs l listen to.

I gave my husband my left kidney and he carries it on right side. April 13, 2016 was transplant day and everyday since then it's been an emotional struggle for both of us. But our God has never given up on us we can't quit now even though we live in a sinful world and it seems no one hears us. Thanks for the song Casting Crown.

I found this song shortly after my 56 year old husband died from cancer. I listened to it every day, multiple times a day. I felt like God led me to it because it helped me so much. God was with us the whole time. It was not by chance that this song was written. God used it in my life to help me deal with me grief. Praise God!

I'm Deaf, so I couldn't understand what was being said due to lack of closed captions. It would be nice if this channel could put English closed captions on this video and other videos so the Deaf (and hard of hearing) community can understand what's being said.

If I ever have cancer, I will always remember that God is bigger than that! This is also true to all of those that have it. God has got you in His loving embrace. Trust Him!

Mark we will pray for you. I lost my 8.5 year old son to cancer but my wife and I have survived. I have survived 4 bouts with cancer myself. i don't know why I am here and my son is not but i know God is merciful. If it is his will you can beat this disease.

Praise the Lord! For His ways are always higher. Mark I have been torn lately saying to myself how can one know the truth in Christ and still let slip it away and allow fear to creep in. I have been condemning myself telling myself that I have lost my salvation (as though I earned it!!), because I stumbled again into sinful ways. The feelings of defeat, the feelings of worthlessness, the feeling of physical and emotional pain, and every other feelings that is experienced by the soul thereafter - they are very much real. And I allowed it tell me I somehow don't qualify for His grace anymore. I started the believe the lies screaming at me that I have not lived up to God's expectations and hence have been cast away to experience these curses. I have seen my prayers and worship go from".. in spirit and truth" to soul and my own truth. What the soul experiences is so designed by the world to take us further from the truth. Listening to your testimony and the words in this song is a reminder that I still walk in the valley. That I can keep expecting trials to always come. But thanks be to God His breath breathes life back into my dry bones. It's a reminder to rejoice and gladly endure into my victory by holding fast to the truth no matter how fierce the storm. It's a reminder that my soul has to face the truth that my born anew spirit knows - And there's simply no taking that truth away. Bless you Mark that you give glory to God in your trail.

I absolutely love this song and knowing the meaning behind it makes me love it even more. you're such a strong man mark

Casting crowns I have to let you know. Your song has gotten me through the toughest time in my life. My twin brother passed away last year in January. It has been the worse year of my life. Your song has really encouraged me to keep going. Its a challenge waking up everyday because we were twins i constantly have him on my mind. This song personally makes me feel as if God is personally speaking to me. Its keeps me going and reminds me I am strong. God is still with me.

Wow, what a humble confession of pride! You're leading this generation, Mark Hall.

Last September, just before my 50th birthday, I was diagnosed with breast cancer. Your song has meant and continues to mean the world to me!

Love this song so much! I feel like casting crowns always has a song you need when you’re going through a tough time.

I absolutely love this song and all the Casting Crowns music...thank you so much for sharing your gifts...

Such a beautiful song, every time I listen to it I cry, it so beautiful, thank you for writing it.

I went through the same thing I was told I had breast cancer. This song SPEAKS to me. I wanted to give up, but something always kept me up. FAITH. My mother fought for 2 1/2 years pancreatic cancer and her faith kept her going even at the end it gave her the strength to go home at peace.

Mark...I am so encouraged reading all these testimonies and tears are running down my cheeks because I can relate to a pain we all feel, or felt, that others may never comprehend unless they go through something really tough.

Mark, I remember the day I read your announcement and all I could do is pray. I don't know you. I've never met you. But WE ARE THE CHURCH and this is all that matters. I am a breast cancer survivor and can relate to the first time you hear those words. Your/Our testimony will be (and already is) powerful. Thank you for sharing and allowing us to ride along with you and your family. May God bless you and yours richly.

Lord You are So Amazing! Glory to Your name !! 🙌🏼 Powerful testimony 💥

You, your story and your music has blessed me time and time again through the years. Thank you! Praise the Lord.

Thank you Mark. This song has been on repeat as I fight my cancer battle.

Thank you for allowing yourself to be vulnerable in front of the world! I'm not at a similar place in my life, but even for where I currently stand, what you're saying is applicable and helpful. Thank you for allowing Him to shine through you :)

Thank you for sharing your story. It is a song that reaches down deep inside me when I hear it. Bless you.

This is my absolute favorite song! Thank you Mark for this song! God bless.

Thank you Lord for guiding Mark to write this beautiful and powerful song. I was in the middle of a panic attack when i heard the words. They were so comforting to me and i knew i wasn't alone.

Awesome, thank you for your faithfulness to the Lord!!

Mark you are such a blessing this song came at a time i was battling something and you encouraged me may the lord bless you always

Wow! What a testimony of faith! Thank you, Mark, for sharing your story.

I love ❤️ this song, its truly touching the heart and soul. God Bless You !!🌹

Thank you for this BEAUTIFUL song! i just heard it for the first time today and was in tears. I have a friend going through a lot of health issues and I knew I had to share it with her. Love your testimony about faith and feelings. You are so right! When I went through the darkest time of my life, I just kept quoting promises from Scripture and that's how I got through that time. God bless you.

I ran across the verse Mark talked about earlier today! I meditated on that particular verse today because it filled me with hope. Really cool to run across it again today!💓

I’m praying and I will keep on💯❤️🙏 I love you man and God always has a plan I love the message of This song💯❤️🙏

Amazing! Thank you for your testimony Mark.

Mark. my hole class and me are singing your song. We are in 5th grade and our music teacher is telling us about this song. We all love it.God bless you mark.

God bless you Mark. There is probably no other word in our English language as cancer. I will keep you and your family in prayer. Keep strong and lean on Him! Thank you for your inspiring and very open words.

Wow amazing story. Prayers for healing to you all. Thank you for this❤️🙏🏻💯

Hi Mark Hall, my name is Kyndal. I am a big fan of Casting Crowns. Hey Mark, I just want to tell you thank you for this video, I sure do need it, I'm going through a very hard time right now and I've got so many answers running around in my head. Will you and your band casting crowns please keep me in y'alls prayers. Thank y'all so much. It sure does mean a lot.

This song is my number one comfort song tbh

One of the most emotional, beautiful songs I've heard.

Dear Mark, what an impressive story and so recognizable. This year 2nd of January my kidney is removed too because of cancer. God bless you and I pray you stay well too. Best regards. Rene from the Netherlands...

it's always such a blessing for me to know the background/story of worship songs. Thank u for sharing and i wish u well like your soul is well.

When I first head this song very recently. I just knew it was talking about cancer. It just seemed to fit it. But the song brings out such Hope and peace. No matter what the situation. I've listened to it several times.

thank you for sharing! i am truly inspired by your story of submitting to the church for strength and support. Your message was meant for me. God bless you!

Gloria a Dios !!!hallelujah! !!psalm 42,as I hear this beautiful testimony. memories came to me.!!glory to the God we love! !!

Your song is an expression that others have voiced quiet or audibly. Mark, you put it down in black and white. Your pain has brought relief to many others. My prayer for you is health in your body as it is in your soul. God bless you in ways that you could never imagine.

This song made me cry so much. I didn't know it was about your life. This song still makes me cry because of my trials. God Bless you!!!!

This song is so anointed and inspirational. Listened to it so very often, as it played in the background but never paid attention to who wrote/sang it. Your music has touched lives and will continue to touch lives. Thanks for being so real and allowing God to use every part of your story to become beautiful testimonies of the power of His love. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

their songs have gotten me out of so many down in the dumps days, thank you mark!

I am struggling with a weary soul right now and I just watched the video of O My Soul. It is my story too. Thank you for encouraging others with your story.

This is such a beautiful song. This song ministered to me in a difficult period of my life. THIS SONG WAS SOOOOOOOO COMFORTING.. THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!!

This was a blessing for me just to hear what you went through I’m facing the same giant at the moment, thank you 🙏

You are an inspiration Mark this song comforts me so much thank you

Thank you for all your songs.

We love you, Brother Mark! You know where the courage to battle cancer came from, and this song made that clear! You are an inspiration to us all that nothing is impossible with God. Keep living and trusting Him. You ARE His son! So glad you are cancer free!

God richly bless you and your family Mark. You music is so anointed, the Spirit of God ministers as we listen. God is using you so mightily and greater things are still to come. God certainly wants you !!!

Thank you Mark. .those words have inspired me to face another day!

Your songs help me a lot, when I lost control when I'm tired about this life, God use your song to help me and now I decided to live differently from who I use to be.

Man, what a calm reaction; a God-centered real response. Thx Mark

sir thank you!!! even i didn't know you more but im so inspired of your songs it gives a me chance to be connected with God again..... may God bless you.... Im ray from Philippines....

I feel you Mark, thanks for the song. I was reborn at 15. At 42, I went to a hand surgeon with a terrible pain in my forefinger. It was a blood clot then removed. Went back when the pain didn't subside and he realized there was another clot in my upper arm. After that surgery again the pain had intensified. That night I prayed, God I know I'm not a good person, but I never forget to ask for forgiveness. Why are you punishing me with this horrible pain? I didn't understand but couldn't live with this pain. I didn't want another surgery but the doc insisted on looking. The next day after the torture test of making me swallow a big camera, he put me to sleep. When I awoke my mom and sisters were right there in the hospital room with me. The doc proceeded to say that I had an aneurysm at the mouth of my kidney. A silent killer. It was caused by 2 blood clots that had to come out right away. I was single with 4 kids and he had given me a 40% chance of surviving the surgery. Years after that I realized that right after the doc told me of the aneurysm, the pain in my finger had disappeared. The pain was just gone. I wouldn't have survived if it weren't for God giving me that pain that was so bad it forced me to try to find the source. Otherwise only He knew that with anything less, I would've tried to mask with pain killers, and died. God is good, I'm 65 now and so grateful for His mercy and love for me. For...me