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.

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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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On this week’s episode of the Prayerful Posse, Raymond, Fr. Gerald Murray and Robert Royal tackle a turbulent mix of global conflict, Church leadership and cultural flashpoints.

They break down Pope Leo’s call for nonviolence amid rising tensions in Iran, asking whether the Church is preaching peace - or drifting toward pacifism - and where just war doctrine fits in. The Posse also examines the Pope weighing in on political action and what that means for his moral authority.

On the cultural front, they react to backlash over Netflix’s Sandman and its controversial portrayal of the papacy, raising questions about selective outrage and attacks on Christianity.

Plus, signs of a shifting religious landscape - King Charles skips an Easter message while conversions surge across U.S. dioceses. What’s driving both decline and revival?

Sharp, direct and unfiltered - the Posse connects the week’s biggest stories to the deeper fight over faith, truth and tradition.

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On this week&rsquo;s episode of the Prayerful Posse, Raymond, Fr. Gerald Murray and Robert Royal tackle a turbulent mix of global conflict, Church leadership and cultural flashpoints.
They break down Pope Leo&rsquo;s call for nonviolence amid rising tensions in Iran, asking whether the Church is preaching peace - or drifting toward pacifism - and where just war doctrine fits in. The Posse also examines the Pope weighing in on political action and what that means for his moral authority.
On the cultural front, they react to backlash over Netflix&rsquo;s Sandman and its controversial portrayal of the papacy, raising questions about selective outrage and attacks on Christianity.
Plus, signs of a shifting religious landscape - King Charles skips an Easter message while conversions surge across U.S. dioceses. What&rsquo;s driving both decline and revival?
Sharp, direct and unfiltered - the Posse connects the week&rsquo;s biggest stories to the deeper fight over faith, truth and tradition.
👉 Subscribe to&nbsp;Arroyo Grande&nbsp;for in-depth conversations on culture, faith, art, and meaning.
Support the show: raymondarroyo.com

Pope Leo’s War Stance - Plus Netflix’s Kissing Pope Sacrilege | Prayerful Posse

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Shannon Bream - Fox News Sunday host, attorney, and bestselling author - joins Raymond Arroyo to discuss faith, suffering, and perseverance. In Nothing Is Impossible with God, she shares the unseen battles of her husband’s brain tumor and her own years of chronic pain.

Bream reflects on leaving law for journalism, trusting God through uncertainty, and why dependence - not self-confidence - is the key to overcoming life’s hardest moments.

Drawing on Scripture and stories like Gideon and Moses, she explains how faith grows in hardship - not comfort. Plus, a candid look at media, power, and integrity in Washington, and a rapid-fire close you won’t want to miss.

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Support the show: raymondarroyo.com

Shannon Bream - Fox News Sunday host, attorney, and bestselling author - joins Raymond Arroyo to discuss faith, suffering, and perseverance. In Nothing Is Impossible with God, she shares the unseen battles of her husband&rsquo;s brain tumor and her own years of chronic pain.
Bream reflects on leaving law for journalism, trusting God through uncertainty, and why dependence - not self-confidence - is the key to overcoming life&rsquo;s hardest moments.
Drawing on Scripture and stories like Gideon and Moses, she explains how faith grows in hardship - not comfort.&nbsp;Plus, a candid look at media, power, and integrity in Washington, and a rapid-fire close you won&rsquo;t want to miss.
👉 Subscribe to&nbsp;Arroyo Grande&nbsp;for in-depth conversations on culture, faith, art, and meaning.
Support the show: raymondarroyo.com

Shannon Bream: Nothing Is Impossible with God - Faith Through Life’s Hardest Moments

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This Holy Week edition of The Prayerful Posse dives into the global surge in Catholic converts—and why so many young people are returning to the Church. Raymond Arroyo, Father Gerald Murray, and Robert Royal explore the cultural forces behind this revival and whether the Church can sustain it.

The Posse also unpacks major developments under Pope Leo, including Vatican appointments, liturgical shifts, and ongoing debates over tradition, the Latin Mass, and the future of Catholic identity.

Plus, a look at rising persecution of Christians, Holy Week restrictions in Jerusalem, and key moral debates on war and immigration shaping the Church today.

In the “ray of light” segment, they highlight renewed interest in confession and the growing impact of Catholic media worldwide.

Stay the course. Follow the light.

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

Support the show: raymondarroyo.com

This Holy Week edition of The Prayerful Posse dives into the global surge in Catholic converts&mdash;and why so many young people are returning to the Church. Raymond Arroyo, Father Gerald Murray, and Robert Royal explore the cultural forces behind this revival and whether the Church can sustain it.
The Posse also unpacks major developments under Pope Leo, including Vatican appointments, liturgical shifts, and ongoing debates over tradition, the Latin Mass, and the future of Catholic identity.
Plus, a look at rising persecution of Christians, Holy Week restrictions in Jerusalem, and key moral debates on war and immigration shaping the Church today.
In the &ldquo;ray of light&rdquo; segment, they highlight renewed interest in confession and the growing impact of Catholic media worldwide.
Stay the course. Follow the light.
👉 Subscribe to&nbsp;Arroyo Grande&nbsp;for in-depth conversations on culture, faith, art, and meaning.
Support the show: raymondarroyo.com

Prayerful Posse: What’s Driving the Easter Convert Surge?

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

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