Listening back to our discussion in this video, I feel like I wasn't as thorough on some points as I would have liked to have been. Please let me know if you have any questions. Maybe I'll do a follow-up video answering them.

I am not a alcoholic but I am a meth addict who suffers from anxiety and depression and I went through something like this so I can relate to this. I am clean 29 years. I cried when I heard this.

It's interesting that a guy like Tom MacDonald can be loved by everyone from Christians, hip hop fans, metal heads, and patriots. That tells me that we are all more on the same page than it seems.

Tom is helping to show a younger generation that to overcome addictions you need to address the God sized hole in your heart.

I'm 37. I've been an addict since I was 18, been in those lows praying to never wake up again. This song alone has done more to save me and turn an addict into a sober man than anything else has. A week after hearing this song for the first time in my life I've put everything down and haven't touched it since. I'm just starting this fight I now know I can win.

Nova gave him the guitar and he taught himself to play :) I think God was listening because he sent Nova to him.

He did an interview with officer Tatum... Should watch. He gives his thoughts on God. Tom said that he was praying and he didn’t know who he was praying too, but who ever it was heard his prayers.

As a recovering addict who was kicked out of church at 16 years old for being to sinful this song really hits hard.

That large lit up cross is actually in their home 🙏 🙏 🙏 #CHURCH H.O.G. Fam forever 🤗❣️🤗

Being a Christian is not easy I speak from my own personal experiences in fact to me being a Christian is the most hardest thing you will ever endure in your life I'm living proof of that but I continue to keep my Faith and walk with God and I always come out on top because I know God is with me and protects me and never lets me fall

Tom is a breath of fresh air in this world turned upside down.

When I was in the process of recovery I had a lot of doctors, therapists, and addiction specialists telling me how much better I would feel and how great life would be when I get sober. The problem came when I got sober and I felt worse. I'm not talking about the withdraw but the empty feeling and having to pick up all the pieces of my life that my addiction destroyed. I was suddenly able to feel emotions (good and bad) again and I was overwhelmed with anxiety and depression. I had no idea how to process emotion and i had no idea who i was. I started to resent being sober and I was angry at everyone who told me my life would be so much better sober. I got clean about 15 years ago and it's only been the last month and a half that I have found happiness. That's because even though I was sober I was missing something. I was missing that relationship with God. I was starving on a spiritual level and it was draining. I became a born again Christian about a month and a half ago after a night in my basement with a bottle of whiskey and a rope. God saved me that night and the next day and days after I was hearing people online and in real life speak about God and the gospel. I got myself a bible. Repented for my sins and acknowledged that I need Jesus Christ. For the first time in many many years I am happy and I know who I am. I was lost but now I am found. I thank God every day that I am alive and that he never abandoned me even though I turned my back on Him. Reading the bible helped me to understand how I am supposed to live and why. It helped me realize that there is someone (God) out there that loves me so much that he gave His son to die on the cross so I can have everlasting life. It made me want to be better. I am so thankful for that. I am not living a perfect life and I still struggle with mental health problems but I am not as confused about who I am and I am a lot more happy than I ever have been.

I give thanks to God that I'm nearly 13 years sober.

Really appreciate you actually responding to it not just reacting, that was beautifully worded, thank you so much for that ❤️

Great reaction, you guys are awesome. God bless you and God bless Tom MacDonald.

I'm a recovering addict / alcoholic. I now work in the addiction recovery field in Flint, Michigan. I really liked Tom and Nova's song - Sober! This song really touches a nerve too. Thanks Tom!!

Tom is an amazing artist. His ability to speak real truth in an almost clean lyrical nature is so unique. I hope he comments Pastor Rob. Great video as always.

Tom has a purpose in life now,and I can speak for myself,his music has helped me spiritually.

Tom is the man!

He isn't a Christian but it seems Jesus is knocking on his heart. He did an interview with B Tatum. Tom said he has a couple of Bibles in his house.

I'm a old man too but there is something about Tom's music that I can connect with.. I live it the country in Indiana but his words seem to speak to everyone

Thank you both for your words truly

Tom taught himself to play guitar 🎸👌 and that's him playing he plays on the ne album as far as the stars they just dropped #HOG4LIFE

Moralism with Jesus as your accountability partner... Don’t make Him angry! Epic Great job guys

Tom keep fighting the good fight for your your a new creature in christ I was where you were at once yashua is listening calm your self and you will hear from christ

I relate to this song so much tom had helped me with a lot of his music

This was a beautiful reaction video ❤❤❤ God bless you 2

You guys are really making a difference with this ministry, I’m hoping people will watch, when I share these reactions

Fun fact: Tom made the confessional out of a corner of the clown world set in his backyard!! He said he used like 6 coats of black paint cause the blue and red kept showing lol 😂 he also put stain glass peel and stick decoration on his living room windows to appear as church windows and the illuminated cross was in his bedroom!! #independentbaby Also, the message behind the reflection of the cross in his sunglasses represents drunken eyes blinded to grace and salvation, but it’s just on the other side!

It could absolutely be argued that Tom and Nova are a match made in heaven.

I love this song i was a "christian" for awhile as well as an alcoholic. Been sober 4 years and once you choose church it changes things.

I believe the line "it has only gotten worse" is because the people try to self medicate in an attempt to forget problems, but they are still there when they get sober plus all the new problems that your addiction caused.

I was born and raised in a cult. I’m so happy I was kicked out of it at the age of 17. The hardest part in my life, even now (11 years later), is trying to reconnect with my Creator. There’s times I question why I had to go through what I did, and why I had to experience the loss that I had in my life. Why I felt I had to bury my pain in substances to make me numb...I thought no one was listening to me...but then I got pregnant with my first child...I quit all my bad habits, I got a life, and I am raising that BEAUTIFUL angel He sent to me to get me through my hell on earth. I now have 3 BEAUTIFUL children, and a loving husband. My husband knows what I lived through, the PTSD I have because of it, and why I am so ignorant of everyday life ‘in the world’...but he is my guiding angel. I could never have made it through without them, and I know that my creator sent them to me in my time of need. They saved my life.

Tom seams to still be on his spiritual journey. I have faith that he will find the lord because the lord is speaking to and through him so loudly.

I've always been a fan of tom macdonald. This song and sober hit me the hardest. Been sober from the bottle for almost 6 years, and it has been hard too fight those demons. I dont wanna feel that way anymore. It was leading down to a path where I wouldn't be here anymore.

I had something happen to me a few years ago. I have bad Crohn's disease and have anxiety issues. Before I had to get Surgery the first time I was given Percocet. I did good and had no issues till I took the rest of what I was prescribed a few months later. I had to give up on College and on a whim started taking them to escape my situation and that is when it went downhill. I was in bad withdrawals and I asked God to please help me. I felt really euphoric after. I’ve never experienced that before. I wish I would of stayed off them sadly it got me again plus I had to have surgery again last year. It sucks I keep having to return for legitimate reasons and I get bit. Luckily I'm not sell everything I own, etc. I am afraid of the future though.

This song makes me cry cause while addiction isn’t my problem as everyone I’ve lived through pain. I was blessed with the ability to hear God talking to me & I feel out of place on this earth which is painful but at the same time it’s the biggest blessing in my life. I grew up with a family that didn’t want to view me as anything but someone who wasn’t good enough cause I didn’t believe in their abusive organized religion. God would tell me what would happen before it happened, my mom told me I was doing something evil so I tried to ignore his voice but his voice was always there. I finally had my dad view me differently after I told him exactly what day my mom would die while he didn’t believe until it happened but it made him rethink how I’d been treated by him. Now he’s taken the time to get to know me & it’s changed our relationship cause he can see Christ in me by my actions. My sister still thinks I’m evil but I wish my mom could be here to get to see the real me. Since the day she died in my arms I’ve had such a hard time without having the chance for her to have more time to get to really see my heart, to see that I gave my heart to God at a very young age (3) & that he’s been leading me as long as I’ve been walking with him. Now things have gotten worse & I need someone (a human) to talk to that can help me with everything I’m going through as I fight for my life. My Grams was the only one who saw my heart, I could always talk to her but with her & my mom passing away in the same year I no longer have anyone. No matter how bad things get my heart will always be with God but I need someone else to talk to especially with the pandemic making it impossible to see anyone, probably the closest I’ve gotten to genuine depression that I’m trying hard not to sink into. I know I’m not the only person struggling so I pray for those who are struggling, could anyone who reads this pray for me? If so I would really appreciate it! God bless you

Only thing im addicted to in nictoine, and i have no plan of quitting. But i've had a lot of family members addicted to various things, mostly alcohol. And this song cuts deep because i feel like it gives me some insight into how it feels for them.

Man, Pastor this is so good thank you. I so appreciate the Theologically sound and biblically centered, response. I heard this song and it brought me to tears. I also battled addiction to pain killers for several years and by the grace of God have been clean since 2013. It was salvation in Christ that set me free from my chemical addiction, but I also know that not everyone experiences. Our only way to freedom from these things is real genuine Christian discipleship. I heard the Gospel through Celebrate Recovery and was lead through genuine discipleship. After several years of attending and then leading CR ministry, God called me into full time ministry. I have served as an associate pastor, interim lead pastor, and now as a Church Planting resident pastor. I am serving in this role until my wife and I finish preparations to plant our church in Alaska. God has shown us that our “western” church is broken, we are no longer making disciples and we haven’t been for years now. This is the root to almost all of the issues we see in our churches today. We need a reformation, a revival in the body and it has to start with real genuine discipleship. One last thing, I think your breakdown was spot on, the only place I differ was the interpretation of, “I regret the way that I feel”. I actually think him saying “he misses getting drunk and the drugs and alcohol”, shows he regrets feeling that way. He regrets missing the drugs and alcohol, because he knows it only leads to to more pain and destruction. This song reminds me of suffering through the pain of withdrawal and feeling alone crying out to a God I had never known. This is the experience of an addict, still stuck in the throughs of addiction, lacking almost all understanding yet of who God is. This is a very real place for so many people and it was for me. I remember what it was like in that very moment, but crying out in the only way I knew how. It wasn’t until later I had come to understand the things you spoke on and I mentioned here. Before that though it was raw and real, I believe our God sees that and sees a genuine heart. I don’t think God requires a perfect theology to save us ( please know, I am not accusing you or saying you are claiming that he does. Just something that came to me and wanted to say.). Thank you again for the reaction and I would really enjoy connecting with you and sharing my full testimony. Maybe it could bring hope to your viewers. Dfrey87@live.com

Love tom and nova they are such great people if this song is truely about how tom feels i pray that he gets the help he needs and keeps fighting to better himself

Perhaps he's saying that he hates that he even wants his addiction. That he has given it so much power over him. He can't be canceled he doesn't have an outside music producer or recording studio contract. He does all of his own.

God’s using Tom to save lives!

I met all 3 of them in Nebraska a few years ago. They are all so so kind. Genuine people. Also been sober 5 years. I relate to this song even deep into sobriety. I got clean and then lost so much. Writing was my favorite thing about me. I cant write anymore. I gave my life to christ and when I did. Boom. Creativity gone. My demons are gone but they took with them my favorite part of me.

My son is an alcoholic, I feel the pain Tom is bringing up. I watched him suffer for over a decade. I am so proud of him for staying sober. I wish there was more I could do but I can’t do anything more to help him.

Realest MC in the gizzzammmme foshizzle ma nizzle

That was a awesome review, I needed that! Thank you!

God is listening tom

I love your theology. God doesn't always solve our problems. But he does offer us His True Joy, True Peace and True Hope to help us get through them. And those can make an amazing difference if you accept them.

Amen

The poetry in the song is pure gold; humility and humbleness to express his weakness and struggles. I love it. Life of a Christian is a life of struggle; TAKE UP YOUR CROSS AND FOLLOW ME.. pastor Rob please study first 400 years of Christian church history .....

Love your stuff and love your insight! God Bless

Thank you guys

Such a good message you put out there. Praying for you pastor. Many need this message.

I'm so glad you guys found Tom!! This was an awesome video. Convictions- the war that followed me home! If you don't react to it you gotta at least give it a listen, it wont disappoint! Great band and heavy meaning.

For a 16 year old who quit cutting, this hit really hard for me. The addiction never left me though. Just taking baby steps everyday...sharp things trigger me a lot. Addiction is tough... I relate to Tom, I don't have any help, I feel like I'm walking myself through life, I had to find out the Bible by myself. I like talking to Christians, it makes me feel safer.

Love the videos as always, and love your discussions! It is nice to actually find a creator on UKposts that can make great content and be biblically educational! Keep up the great work brother!

I have followed you guys for a couple years now. Love the channel, love the discussions, love seeing the change in you guys over those years. I was raised Christian, and have a great foundation. Struggled with addiction, but luckily have been clean for 22 years. Love this song, love this discussion. Keep up the good work.

As an atheist, I’m enjoying your videos. I don’t come from a religious family, although I’m the only non-believer. I was in youth group and one of my favorite parts of playing HS & college football was reciting the Lord’s Prayer, which I’m sure most schools still do. I eventually developed my own beliefs. I can, however, relate to the struggles of alcohol abuse. And this song hits hard for me. In my mind, I can’t rely on forgiveness from anyone other than myself for my struggles. And I battle myself often.

Is this yalls first-time hearing Brandon Hart? This is Tom's best friend & the one who funded Tom's " Dear Rappers " video/production .. the song that went viral and " gave " the world Tom! 🥰 Sent Tom from being just an AMAZING underground rapper to mass awareness. Brandon Hart is also an independent dope artist!!!!! Tom collabed with him on " NO GOOD BASTARDS ". He's also been in some of Brandon's songs also in past.

Pastor Rob - I wish you could sit down here at the house and jam on some smoked BBQ. I wish Christians were more like you. Nothing but love for you.

Thanks

I just found your channel and im excited to go back and watch older videos and what you upload going forward.

Novas imagery and symbolism in Toms songs is all there for a reason

I'm 10 years and counting....it's a battle everyday....but its worth every second.

Any human being, has at one time or another, cried out to "God" for HELP......the 8 year old child that wants their parents to stop fighting......that hormone filled teenager that just broke up and wants the "Hurt" to stop.....that 20 something yo that made a horrible decision in their life that they now have to take responsibility for......the drug addict or alcoholic that pleads for help. People tend to see "God" as a Genie, that you rub the bottle and get your 3 wishes. God ALWAYS answers a real prayer, but SOME times the answer is .................NO. Some times your lesson to learn is your lesson to learn and you get to live through it. Another line from another Tom Song: "A Calm sea don't make a skilled sailor....so I thank the heavens for the stormy weather"

Thank you pastor Rob for a more realistic walk with the Lord, it really brought me hope and encouragement.

I love the realness and honesty. I worked for years in LE and am a PK. Unfortunately have seen more than my share of addiction. Dad worked with inmates and addicts for most of his ministry. You nail it and are truthful where so many gloss over and sell a bill of goods.

Tom said in an interview with Officer Tatum, he does believe in God and he was helped by God during his recovery. I am a Christian, but sometimes I don’t feel God is close or listening. I think if all Christians were honest, we all have felt this at one time or another

Missed you guys! Great reaction

Big fan of Tom!

None of you know me but I still ask that you pray for me. I appreciate you even if we don't follow the same faith.

I am a female US Army combat veteran. I have ptsd and bad anxiety. I am still in my addiction; but how many christians has any one heard of going to heaven? I constantly dream of the war and dream of hell. Lord pls help me to overcome satans temptations and his constant reminder of my drug abuse! Praise the Lord!! I love you Jesus Christ forever my Abba father!

I feel this so much and understand what he is dealing with. I deal with alcoholism on a daily basis and it's very hard to overcome and I find myself relapsing. I struggle but I will consistently do my best and not lose faith, props to him for sharing and trying to better himself and looking forward and reaching out.

you really should check out Tom's song "best rapper ever". He does a great job showing his battle with his inner demons. Respect.

Wow what an insight!!! Thank you for your input! New subscriber. ♥️

Great video guys great message God bless you both!

Robs shirt communicates to me the need for spiritually dead, separated from God, man to respond to the gospel of Jesus christ in faith! Probably Unintentional but very fitting for the song... Amen brothers I very much enjoyed this reaction.

Your breakdowns are getting better and better as you go. To get Pastor Rob to a tear is a powerful thing and im glad it grabbed you. Great reaction fellas, keep it up.

We (our bodies) are the temple the church we are housing God.. search within .

Great reaction! Love detailed inputs! HOG 🤟

You need to talk to him in person, I watched him on a Tatum video like this he was very honest and personal .he admitted having problems In his past having to go through so much that if he hadn't gotten help he wouldn't be here doing this he was rock bottom. But his story is amazing and one you have to watch and listen to he's like no other musician , he's not above his fans he understands everyday struggles and don't ever want to be who he was before so he keeps himself grounded.

Amen!

Yes Tom plays

I just discovered your channel today, and this was the second video I watched. I absolutely needed the reminder that you shared toward the end of the video.

amen!!!

Love your discussion

He just got a guitar for his birthday from Nova, taught himself how to play!!

You take music of the world and put good word to it. I loved your message in this. Thank you.

First time hearing right along with you guys...

I have been waiting for this reaction. You have a much more grounded take on this. In regards to Christianity and how it is indeed sold. People have been sold on this ideology of Christianity as a kind of utopia. Reality is struggle and hardships, along with celebration and joy. Thanks for this video. ✌🏼

Just stumbled on this I have watched several reacts and have also seen Tom live twice . Can I ask for you to say a 🙏 for me, please ?? Moved to a new town 7 months ago , and I keep telling myself all I need is church but the fear of choosing a church that I don’t feel a connection with and/or meeting new people just to be let down has kept me pretty much isolated when I’m not working . I just don’t really see the point of much anymore and I I feel too far from God for him to even hear me anymore ... did I mention that I live next door to church, even ?? Thank you both in advance ❤️.

One of my favorite songs by Tom.

Amen, great video guys!!

I pray those who made this song did so with a genuine spirit. That would be so beautiful 😭

He woos us

Tom & Nova are awesome 🙂

As a recovering addict, this song hit. It’s not something I talk about very often. This August will be 6 years clean from an addiction to Oxycodone. You should do a reaction to an acoustic version of Sober by Bad Wolves.

OMG WAS WATING FOR THIS 🙌🏼 thank you so much for this reaction 🙏 not going to lie , I was keep searching to see if you guys uploaded it xD

Great reaction to a powerful song.

Ativan is often used to detox people from alcohol. It helps prevent seizures that can be life threatening while going through withdrawal. The line where he regrets swallowing the Ativan sounds like he's saying he regretted going through detox.