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Thank you that came out to the show last night. It was great to have you there, encountering God with us. We hope that God continues showing you how to distinguish the difference between His definition of beauty and the one the world is trying to feed us.

We hope to see you guys again in the future!

Jonathan
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Last night was such a blessing to me! It was great to meet other board members, Susan (TAlex30) and Michelle (RoseofFaith)…and the anteater, or is it an aardvark??. Thank you to Jonathan and Todd for taking time out to chat with us.

I drove home last night thinking about culture’s idea of beauty vs God’s idea of beauty. This is a very difficult thing for me (as well as other girls here as well, I’m sure). It is such a personal issue because I want to feel wanted and needed, and being single I don’t have someone to look to for that reassurance, so I tend to look outward. Then if you listen to society (which I know is stupid, but so easy to do) the way to that is getting caught up in culture’s idea of beauty. That has led to two things for me: usually feeling bad or insecure about myself, because I don’t measure up to what culture says I should, or compensating for the feelings of not feeling “beautiful” by trying the world’s idea of I can feel wanted and needed by being “sexy”..which leads to a whole set of thoughts and actions I regret.

I am really going to spend time digging in and finding out what God’s definition of beautiful is. I pray that I can learn and trust to rely on that instead of outside confirmation.

Tamie

Hey guys,
Thanks for initiating a beautiful time of worship and fellowship. Me and my friends actually got stuck in some traffic during our two hour drive to the concert, and we were 45 minutes late getting to the concert..we missed out on Inhabited and most of Starfield (which kinda stinks). But when I decided to come to this concert, I had no idea what God was going to do in my life...I had just planned on hearing some good music and having a great time with friends, but God was really moving in that place last night.

I have to admit that I was a little perturbed at first that Todd was talking SO much...I kept thinking, "man, doesn't this guy know we didn't come to hear him talk...I wish he would play more music." But God turned my heart around early on, and I actually found myself anticipating what God was going to speak about next through Todd.

I have never heard a Christian artist be so incredibly authentic and honest about American Christianity, and so humble and real about his own life situations...I felt like I was having a conversation with an old friend (except, I wasn't talking).

You touched on many of the issues I find myself confronting every single day from pride to self-esteem to attraction to worshipping God authentically. By the end of the eveing I found myself humbled, challenged, encouraged, and loved...in that order.

Thanks to all of you in the band for allowing God to work through you...even if it means you end up talking more than singing. And thanks to everyone who attended the concert, for allowing God to come and for creating an atmosphere of worship.
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The Lord will fulfill his purpose for me;
Your love, O Lord, endures forever
Do not abandon the works of your hands. Psalm 138:8
~nicole~

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Thanks for another great night of worship. I always get something new out of every concert of yours that I go to. Friday night was no exception.

Tamie - It was great to meet you. Now you know Michelle and I are a bit crazy.

Michelle - I'm so glad we took that road trip.

Jonathan, Todd, Cody and Rob - It was really nice to talk with you all. Sorry Brian was still feeling bad. And guys, let Cody use one of your laptops so he can read this too. Very Happy

May God bless you all on this journey we call life.

i'll post, 2.

Thank you Todd, for making music and ministering, having a band, having a message board, and going on tour! With out your drive as a musician, and the ability to pull it off, my life would be very different.

I would not have been touched the other night, as I have been so many times, by the melodies and lyrics you create with your band, I would not be challenged in my walk with God the way He challenges me through you to step out and truly love people, I would not experience motivation to follow my dreams as I am encouraged by your words and example, and I wouldn't feel loved as I do through so many precious people on this community.

Thank you so much, Susan, for sharing and listening to me and putting up with me for... umm, just a few hours... you are very dear to me. I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to get to know you better! I had an excellent adventure with you and Antsy!

I was wonderful to meet you, too, Tamie! I am looking forward to getting to know you more.

And thank you Todd, Jon, Cody, and Rob for taking time to talk with us. It was very special to me to have the opportunity to just chat with you.

I thank God for being active through this concert and tour, and for increasing my understanding of how He sees me and how He loves me, and for healing me little by little so I am able to slowly open up to other Christians again..

Thank you for letting God's light shine through each of you. I pray He pours out His favor on each one of you!
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"There is no pit so deep or dark that God's love isn't deeper still." ~Corrie Ten Boom

Guest

Hey,
My name is Christina and I just want to thank God for Friday night. He definitely used Todd to speak to me that night and I think a lot of people. So many issues Todd brought up that night was like he was speaking directly to me. I know the issue of beauty, hit home. I get so caught up in my looks somtimes, wanting to look pretty or cute and if I am having a bad hair day or I wake up with a zit somtimes my day is just thrown off. And thats not how is should be. God thinks that I am beutiful right now, even in my flannel pajamas and sweatshirt and NO makeup and that's how he sees everybody!- Isnt that WONDERFUL! This world has a way of getting us off track with God and on track with worldly things. Such as our outward looks. But many other things also.
Friday night I went to be entertained for a few hours with my friends and I ended feeling like I went to church and I can't say that about many concerts. I could feel the Holy Spirit moving in the place. I truly feel that Todd's ministry is unique because God has given him a gift of understanding worship, truly. So thanks to Todd and his band, because that night truly did change my life for the better. I pray God's blessings on you as you travel with your special ministry, even though I am sure it can be hard at times to be away from home, thanks for doing God's will.

Guest

Can you please tell me the name of the book Todd referred to at the concert about people "falling through the cracks"?
Thank you.

Guest

Hey Jill,
You know what, I know the book you are talking about. I work at a christian bookstore and I know that one of my friends who also works there said that we had the book he mentioned. I don't remember the name so I will ask her the next chance I get and if you have not found out I will let you know.

God Bless,
Christina

Guest

Well, I responded to this in a PM but I should probably do it in this thread for everyone. I don't really recommend reading Midnight Nation. There are many thousands of books ahead of that one on your reading list. I just brought it up to teach on the in-betweens. It's not a Todd's recommended reading list book. Just to clarify. Please do not read until you have read all of C.S. Lewis's books. And a bunch of other stuff. I was just taking a break. Anyway, there you go.

Todd

Jonathon and Todd....

Am I reading this right...you all were just in Peoria?!!!!! If this is right, that means I missed it...I had no idea...great!

did you do any radio interviews? Was there anyone there from 98.5FM HOPE or WCIC 91.5FM?

I used to work at 98.5 before it became Christian....actually is used to ba called The Party. I was seeking Jesus at that time. I quit there and not too many months later it became Christian...and so did I! I always thought that added an extra twist to my testimony!!

Sorry I missed you! Maybe next time, huh? Sad

Joni
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It is my life's mission to be Kingdom-minded everyday.It's my soul's passion to go back to 33 AD and learn as much about when The Church first began and live it.It will be my every happiness when I get to see my Maker face to face!

Joni~

I am so sorry you missed the show. The show was a life changing event for me, I have to say. I really thank Him for using Todd to reach me. I have really spent this last week reading the Bible (which I have never really done), praying and spending time with God (which I have also never really done). It has been an awesome experience! It has been hard in ways because being so new to this I don't know where to begin and it seems kind of overwhelming. I have just been trying to soak up things from you guys as a I go along (what you all are reading, listening to etc..you struggles and response to them, etc)

On that note, I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoy reading your posts. There is alot of depth to what you say, and it touches me. thank you!

Talk to you soon!

Tamie

Guest

Christina, Roger and Todd:
Thank you for the replies about Midnight Nation. And Todd, I hear what you're saying about it.

Now that I have a minute, I'd like to thank, you Todd, and the band for using your awesome gifts to honor our Lord Jesus. It is amazing what He is doing through you.

As much as I hate to admit it, I too felt like Nicole at first. I wondered why you were spending so much time talking. Your music helps me to connect so closely with God. But as it turned out, your talking that night got me closer to God than ever. Later I was thinking you'd make just as astonishing a preacher as you do a musician. Although I hope you will always continue both since they compliment eachother so well.

Also want to say, I noticed, as well as God working through you, He is also working in you. I saw you in concert about a year ago and I could see the other night that you have gone farther in your walk as well.

Hope to see you back here soon!

Take care and God Bless!

Jill

Guest

Some friends and I were able to go to this concert and what a wonderful worship experience it was! The music was certainly uplifting but I was really blown away by how God spoke through Todd. Not only did Todd challenge us to be real and LIVE out our faith once we left the concert hall, but he also made it clear that God created EACH of us unique and beautiful in His sight. That is a truth we don't often hear even in Christian circles as outward appearances take center stage. I was certainly challenged to view not only myself, but others around me in a better light. Also, I enjoyed Todd's honesty about past mistakes. We all have failed God in different areas but the common thread that connects us is the forgiveness God gives for each one of those mistakes. Thank you Todd and your band for ministering to us in song and word and challenging us in ways we didn't expect.