I did not realize he wrote all the songs I loved in my early Christian walk. Wow! Lord, bless this man and continue to deliver him.

An hour and about 26 minutes in: smacked me upside the feels, HARD... 😭😭 God is so good and so faithful. He knows exactly what we need and pours it on til we're healed and restored! THANK YOU JESUS! ☝☝☝❤❤❤

"Trauma blocks your memories". I have never understood why I couldn't heal until now. I have work to do but... Thank you, Jesus ✝️

I was married to an violent alcoholic for 8 1/2 years. One night, I literally saw the demon that he had in him. I also grew up with a father that, thank God, didn't drink, but had a violent demon filled temper. He was saved before he died, but the scars were there for my mother, brother, and myself for a long time. Your childhood are your developing and forming years. When they are bad, only the blood of Jesus can wash those heartaches away.

My foster people were the same to me. Beat me n junk. Disguraged my singing. Made fun of me. I ran away. Got married. Had 10 babies. He died in 03 from liver disease, massive heart attack. Then I lost our house,3 of our kids. And all we owned. In 2021 our last born was killed. And in 2017 I got multiple scerlosis. And my kids hate me. But I'm praising my Lord and Savior above all. He's my everything. Thank you Russ for heeding the call of Jesus. I've listened to you since young. I'm 56 now. We are More then conquers!!! 🙏💯✝️💪

To Mr and Mrs Taff: Your testimony has opened my soul to forgive my viciously abusive siblings, long dead parents and multiple ex husbands, but mostly to understand my own responsibility in my attitudes and responses to their behavior. No, not instant healing yet... But at 77 being able to accept my own dysfunctions and release them to Jesus. Thank you for sharing your pains in order to show the road to real recovery and change.

I am a 66-year-old man and found myself weeping throughout Russ’s testimony. I can totally relate.

I grew up in a Christian home too. My mom did the best she could at raising us on God's word. And even then, her and my dad were far from perfect. My dad had a very bad temper and would act out violently whenever he got mad at my mom, for whatever reason. Sometimes we'd be the brunt end of that violence, so I can relate to Russ's testimony. It's been a long hard road growing up and trying to do things my way instead of trusting in Jesus. Took me till recently to figure that out. Thank goodness for His grace for we would be nothing without Him. ☝️🛐✝️

What a great story and testimony. I had a privilege to play drums and host Russ for 4 days while he stayed in Finland, in Summer 2015. What a great man of God he is. Love and blessings to you and your family.

As a victim of chid abuse , i thank God for your honesty. Thank God i was delivered. A drunk a drug addict suffering from depression to being a preacher, God is amazing. The greatest day of my life was when i forgave my dad. God took all my bitterness away . Only grace and mercy remained. I finally realized how hurt my dad was . Sadly he hurt deeply all of his life. I pray i can see him in glory and love him like my Lord loves me.

I cried through the entire movie. My dad would beat me with all his might for as long as he could hold out. I still have scars on my back, legs, and sides from his belt. My mom would try to get between us because his rage just got worse and worse, and she would take licks for me. Oh dear God how I empathize with your pain - and now your scars. Been a huge fan since the mid 70's. "Performance based" faith is a trap.

I was also raised by alcoholics and this is so raw and graceful. God bless the broken road that brought us all to Jesus Christ.

Beautiful. a real men is not the one that never falls, but the one that gets up in Jesus name

God is so awesome. Thank you for sharing Russ' story.

People who had suffered always sing from their heart. Russ is one of those who are all heart ❤️

I remember the time I heard him talk about his Father and how he'd drink and said people who do this are in a lot of pain. It really hit me and gave me compassion for my Dad as he too was an alcoholic. I had no idea about Russ's struggle, yet it makes sense as my brother died from his alcoholism and my sister had been to rehab several times and has been so we now for 6 years. I'm so glad they shared their story as I know many of us have grown up in homes like this, and maybe struggled with addition as well. The devil doesn't want us to know how much Jesus loves us, he's the accuser of the brethren. I loved this video. God bless and protect this awesome family.

This gives so much hope to those who find themselves in free-fall and for those on the sidelines feeling so helpless as they watch.

Russ I just saw this and watched the whole video. I met you in Spokane in the early 80s. It was a youth conference with Casey Treat. I had brought the youth group from a small church from in Washington State. I saw Jesus in you then...I see in here too. You are His

I was 21 years old when I gave my heart to God. Russ Taff was one of the first albums i bought. His voice sent me closer to Jesus. Beautiful man of God!.❤

Russ!! When I got saved I heard your album “ He had no Medals” and that is when I was in my teens. I back slid thru some of the worst years of my life. I was homeless for 10 years. But I’d always remember your music and I’d lift my head in the night and sing, “ I still Believe”. I’m saved and in my right mind living in Austin. I have 3 beautiful daughters that sing in our church! Thankyou for impacting me thru the darkest times!!

Russ, my sister Teri died 6 years ago and she was a huge fan of yours. Thank you for encouraging and blessing her with your music AND your words. God bless you.

My house shall be called a house of prayer for all people where they can find my love, acceptance and GRACE. What a lovely story of grace. God is good!

it was so good to watch a marriage heal . I so would have desired to have my marriage saved, and my children not damaged by alcohol and infidelity. I started just now to write the pain that all have gone through and still are and realize that God already knows . Thank you so much for sharing ,

WOW! I never knew what Russ and his family had to go through. He was my inspiration to start singing for Jesus. The first song I sang in church was Praise The Lord. That was 45 yrs ago. Thank you Lord for never giving up on Russ.

1980, Bend Oregon, Russ was in concert at Bend Highschool. I was 15 and couldn’t believe how excited I was hearing the imperials. Russ’ voice was anointed, but I didn’t know what anointed meant at the time, I was just drawn to his music! 🎶 It was the SEED. It took four more years of God drawing me in, but I Finally got saved in 1984. I became a professional singer for Jesus!! We ministered at gospel missions, fairgrounds and churches! Thank you Russ for encouraging me!!!

Oh, my, when Tori said “I could love him and leave”. Many friends didn’t understand when I made my alcoholic husband move out because I finally realized that he was broken and I could not fix him. Thankfully, he turned to God and let Him heal him. Child abuse can ruin many generations, it almost ruined my family but God’s Grace covered it all. My husband and Russ had MUCH of the same trauma

This documentary has been such a blessing! I have watched it over and over. My paternal grandfather was an abusive alcoholic, and it was the mercy of God that my paternal grandmother (who passed away a few years ago), my father and his siblings survived. When my husband and I watched the part when Russ received a father's blessing from the pastor he visited, my husband sobbed! It was SO moving! Russ and Tori, thank you SO much for letting the Lord use your testimony. We appreciate your transparency!!!

Thank you Russ and Tori we all needed this . God bless America

It's a wonderful blessing when someone who has been & is a successful Christian singer is willing to be vulnerable & share his story! We all have one! thank you, Russ, for getting real! I pray that many will realize that God use the broken! God bless you & Tori & all that you do!

You are so brave for telling your story 💕 The miracle scene with Mark’s pastor was so touching 🥲 It’s never too late to heal 🙏🏻

In a time when marriages fall apart over which toothpaste to buy, this brings hope and understanding and forgiveness. Russ Taff your testimony brings hope to many who suffer from addiction and depression and are so scared of saying anything for fear of judgement from those around. Thank you and your godly wife for this video.

Thank you Russ, Tori, and your daughters for sharing your lives with us. This is what is so mission critical in Christianity. Being authentic. Being real. This is what brings hope and healing to the masses. God bless all of you and thank you for sharing!

God uses the banged up and battered to reach the banged up and battered... In the early 90s Farther On probably kept me from suicide because I connected with it when my heart couldn't hear anything else God was saying.Thanks Russ.

The music of the Imperials with Russ Taff helped to grow my faith as a young wife and mother. In 1982, I became a field rep for Word Inc and enjoyed sharing his music and testimony with many pastors and their congregations. Our childhoods were nearly parallel. His story is raw and real! How much I appreciate his heart and willingness to share so others of us may find that same healing. Keep writing and singing, Russ and Tori! Love and appreciate you both so much!

Thank you Russ & Tori for your openness with your testimony.

The first time I became aware of Russ was when he was singing with the Gaither Quartet at Carnegie Hall after 9/11... they were singing “Let Freedom Ring”... David Phelps hit that high key change note, and Russ praised God with open abandon and raised hands... that was so beautiful to me. And then I started listening to his music. What a soulful voice. I had to go back and listen to his solo part in that song... I became an instant fan. We are so blessed... love you, Russ ❤️🙏💜🙏

What a real, authentic story of God’s redemption. I can so relate in so many ways. Cried throughout this great story.

What a testimony!!! God wins!!!

God's grace and love covers all. Thank you Lord for leading Russ back to truth and his family🙏

In the documentary, Russ talks about his struggle with alcohol to self- medicate and to bury the memories of the daily abuse he suffered at the hands of his alcoholic Pastor Father and enabling Mother in his childhood home. I am glad that he finally reached out for and received the help he needed, through counseling and rehabilitation, to face the traumatic memories of his childhood in order to process them so that he was no longer emotionally highjacked by them. Glory to God 🙏

A beautiful story....we can see the God's hand upon his kids....his mercy, his goodness, he has no regards....he touched the bottom of the well but God raised him up.....Praise God

Thank you Holy Spirit and the Taffs for being willing to share the hard earthly life and facts, as well as the grace, love, redemption, peace and joy of an eternal life with Jesus. My wish is that hundreds of thousands are witnessed to through this medium, and that hundreds of thousands join the family of God.

All I could cry throughout the this video. My child was bad and my father was alcoholic from Vietnam War. I had my own demons of drinking and pornagraphy throughout my adulthood. I remember russ taff in the 80s as I grew up and listen to the imperial and solo...amazing story I can relate too. I love you russ taff and God bless you and your family.

Several years ago I somehow lucked into front row tickets for a Gaither event in Orlando, FL. As the artists would finish their portion most went backstage and weren't seen again, about half way through the concert I noticed someone standing to the side of the spectator area and he had his hands in the air and was just singing and praising Jesus for all he was worth, it was Russ Taff! He showed me his heart that night, and I'll never forget it.

Thank You Jesus for loving and saving this man and healing him of the hurts of living. I became born again in 1985 at 33 years old and was just finding out about Christian music. Metals was the first I had heard of Russ Taff and I fell in love with the heart and voice. So happy I came upon this tonight. Moving story of God's healing and what real love looks like. God Bless the Taff family. You are loved.

There are several things in Russ' childhood I can relate to: a dad who was jealous of any thing I accomplished -he considered any success of my own to be a personal affront to himself, speaking ill of my learning to play piano, walking across my sewing projects when I did them on the floor, etc. My mom unloading all her past and marriage problems on me, then telling me it's all my fault. The Lord told me that I wasn't to live for their approval, but for His. Someone in the church told me as a young teen, that if I wanted to know how to be a godly parent/wife or any other thing in life that I was to find out what Jesus did, what Father God did and seek for God to do that in me. Those two things, I took seriously. And that is what helped me through, not only to heal, but to witness to my parents of God's true character. God is healing my mom. But my dad still doesn't want anything to do with me. So I keep him in prayer.

Been a long time fan of Russ, I’m moved by his honesty and faith. What an amazing story of God’s love, grace and redemption. Peace

We are all just paper tigers. Russ has always registered in my world as one of the most awesome men/singer/leader with the most perceptive lyrics and music. Russ i share your pains and your spiritual abuse from childhood which promotes addiction, depression and disillusionment. Praise be to Yahshua, He can still save, deliver and heal. Yhank you Father in Heaven fir your kindness.

the yrs of pain finally was gone and Jesus was the reason for your remarkable healing.....russ taff you are a great testimony of what the Lord can do when we have hit the bottom......he takes our hand and helps us up.....and we praise Him for his mercy.....

Misty eyed while watching this. As a Christian artist who’s had deep seated issues of my own…this is doing a work in me. Praise Jesus for loving us the same unconditional way through it all, and for walking us to the win He won for us. It’s ours and He will help us ultimately claim it as we keep following Him. He will.

I was saved at a Russ Taff Concert in Waco, Texas (Medals) on 11/15/1985 and 35 Years later on the same day, 11/15/2020, my Daddy went to Heaven. I grew up in an alcoholic home (Mom). Thank you, for sharing your story! ❤❤

When I suddenly realized I could see Russ Taff's Testimony, I on board!! I am 71 at this season of my Life and I still Love Russ Taff and his ministry! As a rededicated Christian and my Family Life just getting off to a good start, I was enthralled with Russ Taff's Voice!!! Now, I Love your whole Family Also!! Thank You All, for letting us go behind closed doors with you!! The tears flowed!! You walked us through with such honesty!! Nothing fake here! Life is Complicated and it makes people Complex!!! It makes me So Sad, you all, went down This Path!! However, Our Lord Made a Way, For, YOUR, VICTORY IN BATTLE!!! And how Wonderful, you Knew, God said, Go Ahead and Share it!!! THE Amazing Love Stories we have witnessed here!! Thank You Jesus Christ, I could Witness. ISAIAH 42 16, in The Taff Families' lives!! BLESS GOD GLORY HALLALUJAH!!! SHALOM!!

What a marvelous testimony. It makes one understand the pain of an alcoholic. Jesus is so wonderful!!

Thank you from the depths of my heart for being vulnerable and sharing this. My husband is an alcoholic and I am right now where Tori was when she had had it and was getting ready to leave. This has helped me understand a little more where my husband may be and why he drinks. His childhood was very rough also. I just pray he will come to the end of himself and let God heal him like Russ did. God is our only hope.

This was amazing Grace extended to Russ through his addiction and demons from his childhood. I was so touched by his story of forgiveness and love, and especially Tori’s love and long suffering through the many years with Russ. WONDERFUL, BEAUTIFUL LOVE STORY.

I never knew this about Russ. Thank you for sharing your life’s story of God’s redemptive power.

This touched my heart. I’ve been there for so long. I’ve lost almost everything. I’m so disappointed in my life. I hope I get to where you are now someday. God Bless you!!

God bless you for having the courage to share your testimony - such a tribute to God's healing grace and how powerful to touch so many hearts that needed to hear this message.

All I can say is wow Jesus never let’s go of us. Thanks for sharing this with us Russ and family.

One of my most favorite Christian artists. Thanks for sharing your fabulous testimony of deliverance!

I want to thank you both soooooooo very much for sharing your lives and story with me and all of us!!! You have honored our Heavenly Father and by sharing this!!! Man.....man...man... thank you for your honesty ,all I can say is Russ I appreciate you so much,and Tori....you standing with Russ offers us all so much hope as married couples,Thank you a million times over!!!!

Praise God for Tori as a caregiver-wife. Prayers could have been lifted up for him way back but the devil tries his best to keep us blind and make us bottom out from past junk in the trunk until we're consumed by death. Praise God for the Victory in Jesus Christ!

Praise God and his love for us. Amazing grace and thank God for his healing hand of Jesus.

Absolutely beautiful redemption story! Thank you for pouring out His grace and mercy story. Keep sharing. The Gospel working in our lives still saves! Bless you all!!!!

I can identify with Russ where depression and alcoholism is concerned. Ive been there and it's a terrible place to be. More horrible than can be described with words. God bless you for your testimony, Russ.

Thank you, Russ - I've been there, done that to an extent too. It's soooo good to be sober. You have a lovely wife! The Lord bless and keep you and your precious family.

What an amazing wife he has, she is beautiful and more than that, she does good to Him. It is more amazing what the love of God in a person can do to another one. I am blown up by that. She has been the pillar, the instrument of God to save this man. You are truly loved Mr Taff by the Lord.

This man has so much wisdom and tenacity. Jesus definitly HELD his hand. Music is a gift from our creator. Music talent is a gift as well.

Such a touching testimony of Gods Love & Grace, May God bless you & use your story for His Glory.

This gave me hope for my 54 year old son. I cried so much.😓❤️🙏

I love love love this man he is so genuine about his love for God. And I also love how he gave that young man those encouraging words remember in his teenage years to love Jesus. Wonderful 🙏🏽❤

I love this man of God!! I love to hear him sing. He sings with such anointing!!🙏🏽💕

Truly inspirational !!!! Thank uuuuu Russ I shared this with my 25 yr old son Grayson who is now 9 mos sober from alcohol & drugs...

Russ Taff is a man that's been touched by God. One of my favorite albums metals. As a young teenage girl I would listen to that album over and over. I would attend most of his Rock concerts through celebration concerts where metals and fan out😜. Him and his wife Tori songwriting lyrics wood bring tears to your eyes with their abilities to inhale the spirit of God🎇 and exhale the💦 wisdom. What a great union of love over the years There's so many great songs but everyday I have to say Eagles song is above all the song. Because, "simplicity of God somehow escapes man. Ooh ooh ooh"… who cannot love this man💝. Russ and Tori Taff thank you so much. Your career could have gone different ways but you chose to serve the Lord and heal his people through song.🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉😍😍😍😍

He's been my absolute favorite. I cried through it. I am so tender to my son. I hug him daily and tell him I love him. I have also learned that God never leave us, no matter how we hurt. I would have never known of your pain. Thanks for being so vulnerable. I know others may find healing because of this. The church and your friends held on to you. Admirable!

I Still Believe is “ my personal” song. These words speak where I am , have been

1:40 I love how Russ said he felt God’s pleasure when he played. This was an inspiring testimony of their life and an encouragement to many others!

Russ, your experiences and struggles are somewhat reflective of my own pain and struggles. When my wife, who passed away from brain cancer in 2017, were dating in 1989, the imperials were one of our favorite gospel bands. When I hear a song from you, I think of her. She stood by me during some our darkest times in our marriage. Thanks Tori for standing by Russ’ side! Thanks so much for sharing your story Taff family! It blessed me greatly!

Being an Alcoholic is an oblivion to the effect you are having on your loved ones and what they are going through!! When they bring it up to you, it causes anger because you think you are pulling it together and they don’t appreciate what you do for them. You don’t realize you are not there for them. You don’t realize that you have become someone else. They miss and remorse the person you once were and who they have loved 💓

Russ was a foundational artist in my life. Hearing his music now does something to my soul that I can't describe. Now seeing this documentary after going through a marriage where my husband was an addict. The "unnecessary" lying, disconnection. Though I knew my husbands trauma and we read, prayed tried all... he left me with the last woman he found during our marriage. I relate to the struggle you went through Tory. I don't know many people who can understand the craziness, the betrayal, the almost loss of truth and a sound mind...moved me. Want all of my kids to see this because their dad fought demons, drank, and was abusive (first husband). Just express the deep soul impact in so much of this doc. The Lord is so good, so faithful, so steadfast, so loving, so with us, for us, in us...precious broken vessels, so many people need Him. Thank You Lord for Your healing love, for always drawing us, waiting with us, we love you so much! Thank you Russ and Tory...so much.🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️👆☝️👆💪👆🙌❤️

I loved Russ testimony. God had his hands on him all the time. When the old man prayed with Russ, I cried with Russ also. Thank God he had a beautiful family that Love him.❣️

Thank you for this most beautiful life story of Love and redemption. My husband and I are married 40yrs this weekend but also had a very rough road. We are still together and still learning about each other. I believe this is because our lives are entwined with Him as a three cord strand that we are together and still loving and caring for one another to spite our own personal struggles.

Thank you for your transparency Russ and Tory...God Most High has obviously done a miracle in your life. Such hope for those who seek help in Him. Praying for this for my son. 🙏❤️

No words can describe the impact this video has had on my heart and spirit. Christians are carrying pain and trauma within their hearts just like every other human on the planet. But, True Love, Jesus, is the only way to find enduring healing and restoration for our souls. He came to heal the broken hearted and traumatized, to bring life abundantly. Russ’s music deeply touched the world, I LOVED IT!! But, his story and transparency is going to bring healing to their hearts. And his wife, such an incredible inspiration, is doing the same thing. I’m just undone, in a good way♥️🎶♥️

Your music inspired a generation of young Christians in the 80s when I was a youth pastor. I remember bringing a group to see you in Chicago when you appeared on Channel 38, a Christian TV station. You were such a kind and thoughtful person in the interview. Watching this video, I was gripped by your story and could feel your pain as you relived it. What amazed me most, was how you never let go of your faith when you had every reason to by what you experienced. I’m sharing this video with other people who I know will be impacted by your testimony of God’s grace in your life. Thank you for being God’s instrument to the world!

In my greatest times of need I could always put on Russ Taff albums and let his soulful voice carry my problems away. I still listen today even after 40 years of first hearing his music. God works in mysterious ways and his testimony has set someone here free. Well Done Russ your Heavenly father IS proud of your courage and honesty! I am too!

Beautiful heart warming tear flowing intimate story I can relate so much to....like Mark lowery used to say..my parents got alot of things wrong but they got His name right...JESUS. thank you both for sharing your hearts and powerful testimony that has made a huge impact of my life. Father God I thank for these beautiful people and I thank You Father that thru it all you are faithful and all together wonderful.

I didn’t know who Russ Taff was until I saw him on Bill Gaithers singing group on my iPad one day and I remember that my heart went out to him . When I saw him I felt his past pain and for some reason I knew he was special in God’s eyes. The first time I saw him I fell in love with his sweet character , I could just feel that he was a man of some great suffering in his life. I even told my husband look ,” I don’t know who he is but I really like him, I feel this kinda empathy towards him. May God bless your soul Mr. Russ and also so glad God gave you a loving wife to care for you during your time of distress.

I can so relate. Alcoholism is a family disease and a generational disease. I know. Russ and Tori, you're alive on the other side and shining for Christ in this crazy world. I am so glad that God held you and I pray he always holds me. May God always shine upon you! God's grace evermore!

Tears of Joy. Redemption and Deliverance are "ever ready" when we finally submit to Peace, Love, Light and Laughter. Thank You Jesus...

Thank you Russ Taff for telling this incredible story of redemption! Learning to trust and believe and accept Almighty GOD’s love for us isn’t an easy road to travel but you are now on the other side with our SAVIOR.

Just love Russ’talent. I was a bad bulimic for 12 yrs. God healed me, it’s been 20 yrs, but after many yrs of playing with food, I still struggle with my weight. It’s very difficult to quit trigger foods (sugar/carbs) but I’m still praying for the willingness to eat healthy again.

Just beyond WOW 💞 what a great gift pastor Jones gave this man/family...all Praise to the Most High Christ Jesus 💕

What a truly amazing story! This is a masterpiece of a presentation. Dear God my heart breaks for the children who suffer abuse at the hands of their own wicked parents. Scarred for life. So thankful for this beautiful family to find healing and love and trust once again.

This is & was my favorite artist as growing up! His voice is timeless! God bless this family for your walk...we walk right along...its all about Jesus!

Having found this powerful testimony, to me, is the shepherd leaving the 99 to go find the one lost. I get it, everything my brother has been through. I appreciate the raw honesty in this documentary. This is what God's Kingdom looks like, loving and embracing the suffering one, and not judging or abandoning him. Everybody just wants to feel loved. Forgiving is not easy but it's the only way to break free of the bondage of the past. Suffering is inevitable, but, Love, being impartial is the universal and all powerful cure-all. Xo 💝 May we all be loved.

Russ Taff is a great singer he's always been one of my favorites and I think his testimony is very very encouraging him and David Meece should get together and share testimony and that would be interesting

Very grateful to have seen this my husband was addicted to drugs Tori is totally the person I was. God is good my husband and I been married 43 years and 17 of those years were him addicted ! Also my up bringing was devastation and found out trauma left me with little memories! Of my childhood. Thank you for testimony!! Love you and family!! God is good! 🙏🏽🙏🏽✝️

I love you, Russ and Tori and all of you who made this. Thank you for your honesty. and all the MUSIC that blesses us ALL!! Russ, God sent you here to earth with a gift for us all, your voice and your spirit. Praise God!!! So thankful for God healing you!!!!💖

God Bless you Russ Taff !!!!!! And your precious family!!! What a beautiful work of Grace!!!! May this happen for my brother Wesley! Very very similar family background with an abusive alcoholic father! I'm 58 still recovering from the abuse! My sister is paranoid schizophrenic. My brother alcoholic the other q brothers are raging anger! May we all recover!!! In Jesus Name!!!