Backstage with Randy Phillips

Losing My Mom… And Finding Hope Again

Episode Summary

In this powerful and heartfelt conversation, Anthony Evans opens up about his journey through grief, faith, and revival.

Episode Notes

SEASON 3, EPISODE 9
Welcome to Backstage with Randy Phillips - a lighthearted dialogue meant to inspire every heart and home to live a life of purpose.

In this episode, Randy sits down with Anthony Evans who shares  shares:

✅ The loss of his mother and how it shaped his faith.

✅ Wrestling with God when prayers weren’t answered as expected.

✅ How worship in brokenness can lead to deep healing.

✅ The pressures of being a preacher’s kid and finding his own identity.

✅ His new album “Revive”, filled with songs that helped him heal.

 

If you’ve ever struggled with loss, doubt, or finding purpose, this episode is a must-listen—a raw and real discussion about trusting God in the hardest seasons of life.

 

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TIMESTAMPS

0:00 – The weight of grief & choosing to worship anyway

1:09 – Intro: Growing up as Dr. Tony Evans’ son

2:28 – Finding his own identity apart from family expectations

5:53 – Music in the Evans house: Gospel, Temptations & limited TV

9:01 – His first experiences with music & singing

12:05 – The wisdom & impact of his mother

14:43 – How his mother’s faith shaped the entire Evans family

18:02 – The pain of unanswered prayers

19:59 – His lowest moment: Doubting his faith after losing his mom

22:01 – Learning to be honest with God in grief

24:19 – The key to healing: Allowing yourself to feel

25:29 – New album “Revive”—songs that helped him heal

27:14 – The song “This Is My Thank You”—a tribute to his mother

 

Music: Alive - Instrumental by Lone Waves
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