Testify to Love: Avalon's Untold Story | For the Love
About this episode
Jen Hatmaker discusses the untold story behind Avalon's iconic song 'Testify to Love' with original members and explores themes of love, acceptance, and personal journeys.
Description:If you grew up on Christian music in the '90s, there's a good chance Testify to Love wasn't just a hit song—it was the soundtrack to a season of your life. Three decades after Avalon first released the iconic anthem, Jen sits down with original Avalon member Michael Passons, longtime Avalon vocalist Melissa Greene, and country music star Ty Herndon to talk about the remarkable re-release of a song that has found new meaning for a new generation. But this isn't simply a conversation about music. It's the untold story behind one of CCM's most beloved songs. Michael shares the painful reality of losing his place in Avalon after coming out as gay. Melissa reflects on the faith journey that transformed her understanding of inclusion and belonging. Ty opens up about his own path through addiction, recovery, faith, and finally living fully and truthfully as himself. Together, they revisit the song that connected millions of listeners and explore why its message of love, acceptance, and human dignity feels more relevant now than ever. Filled with laughter, tears, hard-earned wisdom, and more than a few moments that will leave you reaching for the tissues, this conversation is…
People in this episode
Host: Jen Hatmaker
Guests: Michael Passons, Melissa Greene, Ty Herndon
Topics covered
- Christian music
- inclusion
- personal stories
- faith journey
- love and acceptance
Keywords
- Avalon
- Testify to Love
- Christian music
- inclusion
- faith
- addiction
- recovery
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Avalon, CCM
Books & works: Testify to Love
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