In this episode of Arroyo Grande, MercyMe frontman Bart Millard - voice behind I Can Only Imagine - reveals the truth about success: it doesn’t fix what’s broken.

At the height of his fame, Millard was battling depression, family struggles, and his son’s diabetes diagnosis. He shares how hitting rock bottom - and the song Even If - helped pull him back.

From the real story behind I Can Only Imagine to the pressures of life on the road, Millard opens up about pain, faith, and the tension between public success and private suffering.

A raw, honest conversation about endurance, healing, and holding on - even when life doesn’t go as planned.

👉 Subscribe to Arroyo Grande for in-depth conversations on culture, faith, art, and meaning.

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In this episode of Arroyo Grande, MercyMe frontman Bart Millard - voice behind I Can Only Imagine - reveals the truth about success: it doesn&rsquo;t fix what&rsquo;s broken.
At the height of his fame, Millard was battling depression, family struggles, and his son&rsquo;s diabetes diagnosis. He shares how hitting rock bottom - and the song Even If - helped pull him back.
From the real story behind I Can Only Imagine to the pressures of life on the road, Millard opens up about pain, faith, and the tension between public success and private suffering.
A raw, honest conversation about endurance, healing, and holding on - even when life doesn&rsquo;t go as planned.
👉 Subscribe to&nbsp;Arroyo Grande&nbsp;for in-depth conversations on culture, faith, art, and meaning.
Support the show: raymondarroyo.com

Raymond Arroyo, host of Arroyo Grande navigates and analyzes the culture with insight, satire, and style.  The New York Times Best Selling author, award-winning producer, chart topping vocalist and broadcaster wades deep into the manners, lifestyle trends, people, faith, and art of the moment-- celebrating the best, while lampooning the rest.  During his surprising conversations with celebrities, thought leaders and culture-makers, you’ll discover life lessons, practical advice, and inspiring examples to live by. This fun, entertaining and unifying show helps listeners transform their lives into a broad, thriving Arroyo Grande.  Each episode bursts its banks- and wait until you hear “How It Ends…”

Raymond Arroyo, host of Arroyo Grande navigates and analyzes the culture with insight, satire, and style.&nbsp; The New York Times Best Selling author, award-winning producer, chart topping vocalist and broadcaster wades deep into the manners, lifestyle trends, people, faith, and art of the moment-- celebrating the best, while lampooning the rest.&nbsp; During his surprising conversations with celebrities, thought leaders and culture-makers, you&rsquo;ll discover life lessons, practical advice, and inspiring examples to live by. This fun, entertaining and unifying show helps listeners transform their lives into a broad, thriving Arroyo Grande.&nbsp; Each episode bursts its banks- and wait until you hear &ldquo;How It Ends&hellip;&rdquo;

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MercyMe’s Bart Millard: Success, Struggle, and I Can Only Imagine 2

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