TobyMac talks about the loss of his son to an overdose l GMA

The Christian music star is opening up for the first time about the devastating family tragedy.

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[seanzyw.]

From somebody that never had faith in religion (me ) in hearing that Toby lost his son and how he was able to focus his energy on his faith system help me understand that having a faith system would helped me in a time of hopelessness. It's worth taking a look at the Gospel.

[jenelleclark]

“I gave God a chance…and in that time He was kind.” Oh how this expresses the goodness of God, even through heartache and grief.

[carriec]

As a parent whose amazing child is battling addiction, to hear another parent say "God loves the wild ones" is extremely encouraging. Even in their tragic loss, they still inspire 🙌

[deniserodemich]

I lost my son 9 months ago and the grief is so consuming. I hope one day I’ll be able to make sense of it all but until then I must hold on to Jesus to get me through.

[kquiteno]

This is still so sad. Tobymac is legit an OG and pioneer of modern Christian music. Some people might think it's cheesy or too "pop" but since his days in DCTalk the man walks the walk. His strength as a man and a father is inspiring. Can't help but get teary eyed. Losing a family never gets easier but with the Holy Spirit and assurance that Christ is there makes the journey more manageable. Even when the days get tough and you can't seem to shake the pain God is there and ready to hear us and embrace us giving joy and peace in the middle of our sorrow.

[tyronepetrie]

Brother, I lost my son in 2019. I understand the pain and hurt…God was there through it all. Now my wife and I are GriefShare facilitators for our church helping others in their journey of grief.

[bobammie]

I love his song "21 Years", but usually can't bring myself to listen without crying. That song really pulls you into Toby's grief and faith all at the same time. It's beautiful.

[angiefairchild]

I too lost my son from a drug overdose 4 years ago & your new album has been such an inspiration to me.

[davidnalls]

I remember True Dog popping up on his dad’s albums when he was just a kid. My heart still breaks for Toby Mac. Great interview.

[yikesgina]

I actually adored truett. He was so much fun to listen to on tobymac's albums when he got featured. I'm still so sad for his family.

[ChristinaRicks]

I love you Toby, I am so sorry you lost your son. I lost my twin brother from a prescription overdose at 30.5yrs, I miss him every day, constantly

[shari]

Toby is such a talent. Can’t imagine the pain in his heart over the loss of his son. 💜

[cece]

The fact that He said “God is kind” is nothing but the Holy Spirit. Human beings alone cannot do that by themselves after something like the loss of a child. Toby is a man of God, he is. And when you walk with God & you give your life to Him & things go terribly south in your life.. there’s gonna be many moments when you’re gonna be able to look at God and say, “You are still good.” God’s comfort is like no other.

[michellethomason]

My daughter-in-law sent me the song “21 Years” back on January 4, 2022. That was the day my youngest daughter died in my arms at the young age of 32 from a long battle with ovarian cancer. This song and TobyMac helped to bring me back to God and is helping me to heal. It’s going to be a LONG road as no mom (or dad) should lose their child, but I know with TobyMac and others like him, I will survive and relish all my memories. Thank you TobyMac - I love you:)

[guitarfreak]

“You never know what you got ‘til it’s gone.”

My heart is with you, Toby. My little brother is struggling with addiction right now.

[elonr]

I can’t even imagine the pain he’s and his family went through 😞

[Thebramefam]

ugh this breaks my heart. You never know what anyone is going through. prayers go so deep. keeping tobymac and his fam in my prayers

[Otterice]

I don't think I've ever been as heartbroken over a kid I didn't know. He's younger than me but I grew up listening to Toby Mac and some of my favorite songs were with Truett (Tru Dog) he was always so cute and talented.

[kylewynja]

I lost my 22 year old son the same way Toby lost his. He’s been gone 31 months. The grief is unimaginable and yet I have to choose to take comfort in knowing in my heart that my son is experiencing eternity and doesn’t cry the way we still do. I don’t have the same platform as Toby Mac and sometimes I feel my son is forgotten because of that. Thoughts like that are a constant battle and my faith is tried and tested… but God!

[peggypatton]

I found God through TobyMac's music. He is so inspiring the way when the worst thing in your life losing a child happened to him even through his grief he always ran to the father. He shows us that God is always there.