I couldnt finish the interview i think that was why, people can get so offensive I had to just turn away and do my little prayer and just shut off that admiration i had for the kid. So then to see him accepting God man it just goes to show sometimes you just got to let God handle the battles and you support by praying over that person and their heart to know the truth . Such good stuff, I hope he finds his voice and words to use his talents to sing gospel once in a while too
Seeing Josh be so unashamed and unapologetic about his faith in Jesus Christ is amazing. Thank you for giving him the space to share his testimony, Zach!! I believe many people will be touched by God’s love because of Joshua’s story! ❤️
Amen @marissacodog2537!! Accepting Jesus who is love is living every day as the fullness of love with the Holy Spirit in us! Also would like to share that God’s Law is 100% truth so love can equally exist towards other people and yet not for things that do not praise our living God:)
Kindly no thank you:) JESUS IS KING OF THE UNIVERSE! Also a blanket statement about Christians voting is very naive thinking when those following Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior are fallible in living and very unique.
Thankfully the gosple is for everyone!! That peace and freedom is for anyone and everyone who's willing to receive it. We are all in need of a savior as we were made in his image and made for him. "all things were created by him, and for him" - Colossians 1:16
@@eiko_10 With all due respect, please know that Jesus Christ is not a religion. He is the only Savior and when you come to Him you enter into a personal relationship with your Creator. It's not whether or not you connect with it but rather, if God's word is true, and Jesus really did die and rose again for our sins, then we all need the Savior. But God will respect your decision to reject Him. Peace to you.
"The very fact that I'm here before you talking about Jesus and believe in Jesus is a testament to the fact there might be something there because I was so vehemently opposed...I mocked God on this couch..." Amazing testimony many need to hear. His story is going to be used to help heal hearts.
What a powerful powerful episode, just to see the way God pursued Joshua with his love and grace and compassion. Seeing the way Josh is so vulnerable in sharing what Jesus did in his life is inspiring and I hope and pray everyone watching this knows that Jesus can and will do the same for you too. He loves you where you are at and is waiting for you to open the door to him ❤
Unfortunately, I'm gay so your loving god inspires people to hate me. And yes, they >are< Christians before I hear the broken record you all say of "tHoSe PeOpLe ArEn'T cHrisTiAn" It's a shame that Joshua had his mental health struggles conflated with his queerness by you people. It's disgraceful. I'm happy for him, human to human that his mind is better - I hope he can also be his authentic self.
@@codypatton171 I hear you and I still stand and say that Jesus loves you and loved you before you were even born. I’m so sorry other Christians have hurt you, you are right, but know that God is not like humans. Even as Christians we are not perfect and will sin. God is misrepresented by us all the time - but those who truly seek and follow Him know that He commands us to love others just as He has loved us. (John 13:34) I hope that encourages you :)
okay i usually don’t comment on videos, but watching this made me want to cry. it is so sweet to see how far Joshua has come and how the Lord pursued him. he has such a powerful testimony and i feel so proud of him! it’s not often you see someone share their testimony so transparently and i really feel like his story will reach others. i’m honestly so excited to see his continual growth in his relationship with Jesus.
Joshua’s testimony is so beautiful. It’s so encouraging as a fan and a young Christian myself to see someone else young and famous have no shame proclaiming his faith. Everything he says is so spot on and the way he can reference scriptures is amazing. It’s amazing how God changes lives, God is so good🤍
No shame in being proud of your faith. When your faith is used to persecute others? You should be shamed. All the Christians in these comments alluding to him 'beating' his queerbess is so gross
@@codypatton171 it’s not used to persecute others, it’s hard to explain but when you find God and become a Christian it’s not just religion it’s a relationship with God like he is your father, it’s more personal than a ritualistic religion. That being said if something is a sin once you become a Christian you want to overcome that sin because God didn’t make us to be in a sinful state he wanted us to be perfect but humans SUCK and we constantly screw things up. That’s why He sent His Son Jesus to save us from that sin. So due to this you cannot be queer and a Christian because that is a sinful state. Just because you are a Christian doesn’t mean there isn’t struggles with temptation to go back to that lifestyle but that’s no different than any other temptation someone might deal with such as addiction. We are not perfect by any means but God didn’t make us to be living in that sinful state, I know it is extremely hard to understand but once you find God it’s worth giving up anything earthly such as relationships or addictions. If you’ve been shown hostility from Christians I am so sorry that is not loving at all, we may not agree on stuff but that’s absolutely no reason to be rude and hostile. I put it this way, if you knew the cure for cancer wouldn’t you wanna share it? In that same way finding the love of God makes you want to share about it! Josh turning from his sinful ways and following God and living his life for God is a beautiful thing to rejoice over and Josh seems like he’s happy! I understand everyone has complicated lives and stories but I hope this helped explain a little 🤍
@@codypatton171If that's what you believe then that's what you believe but you can't be upset about us being Christians celebrating him breaking free from what we believe is a sin.
I’m In literal tears. Josh your testimony is so incredible!! I’m so amazed by what you experienced and how you overcame those addictions and your journey to becoming a follower of Christ. I’m sobbing, this is absolutely beautiful 😭❤️
I’ve been a huge fan of Joshua since 2021 when I started watching HSMTMTS. He has been through a lot in life but I’m glad to see he’s doing great things and I’m happy for him that release his debut album. I really love the songs and my favourite is Cherry Blossom and Mirror. I love the album overall. I hope he continues the great work as an artist.
joshua, i hope you become even more unapologetic about your faith in the upcoming years of your life :) i was raised Christian but have also struggled with mental health issues and abuse my entire life which has led me down such dark paths with depression, anxiety, ptsd, bpd, etc, etc, etc... just hearing about your story inspires me so much because i feel as though i've almost completely lost my faith in God and find myself asking the universe who God or Jesus even is. i believe in everything you say and am so glad God spoke to you in all those different ways. you are a refreshing breath of fresh air in this industry so please keep being you! much love
Thanks for sharing your story, I think the issue is right there...asking the universe instead of God. The creation of the creator can't anwser you...but the creator, your father...can❤️ Try reading the book 'A More Excellent Way' by Henery Wright which is really good with talking about healing from stuff like mental health issues and explaining who God is, as a father
No no no. Christian-based drug addiction programs told him he needed to exchange his queerness for support and he did it. Don't get it twisted, you just watched 60 minutes of delusion and self-repression as a coping mechanism for addiction. Nothing more.
I can't believe what Josh went through, drug addiction, heart failure, the hate comments, Joshua Bassett is the sweetest, kindest human being he didn't deserve all what he went through, I love him sm, and I wish him nothing but good in his life. And Rita she doesn't deserve hate, love her. I'm so happy for Josh, and I love his first album, it is wild every song from the first to the last track is incredible, and now he is on tour, I'm truly so happy for him, also can I just say away from album and everything else that was said Josh's arms are enormous, like when he has time to workout. Anyway love Woody he is so adorable, I miss Franklin, though. I was just recently I don't remember when exactly but I was just talking about Josh being on Zach Sang Show again and here it is, love this episode so much, seeing Josh laughing and being happy is everything he deserves to be, just brings so much joy to my heart.
i think one of the things im most immensely thankful for is joshua fighting through it all and staying alive he changed my life in the most incredible way and i wish nothing but the best for him he literally saved my life hundreds of times without even knowing
I don’t know if Joshua will see this, but if this message could get to him, I hope he realizes he doesn’t have to quiet his voice at the end of stuff he says by saying “but what do I know” or “I don’t know what I’m saying” because he does know and he is valid in expressing what he’s saying!! Joshua you are very wise and have grown through a lot, I hope you know God has blessed you with your hard experiences and you can be a light to others who are dealing with similar battles.
I loved when Josh talked about walking through the challenges WITH Jesus. I have mental health issues and it got really bad this summer. Sometimes I doubt my faith because of my mental health issues, but I'm not alone.
I have met Rita! She was at the Sweet Squares event last summer! She genuinely is actually the sweetest person ever! It makes me sad the internet is being mean to her 😢
His story of how he found Jesus and the way he talks about how much Jesus can change your life really resonates with me. I love how he explained that even though God is with you it doesn’t mean you don’t struggle but that you have that friend with you during the struggles
I got to go to a free show in LA like two years ago & Josh shortly talked about Jesus and I can just tell that it’s his calling to spread the gospel. Also it was cool that so many Christian’s were there. I was standing alone & the sweetest girl welcomed me to her group so I didn’t have to be alone. So his supporters are just so sweet too
Joshua has a way of talking about faith that doesn’t automatically fill me with terror. I have a lot of religious trauma so bearing someone insist how loving God is of every human being is really healing for me.
I’ve been a fan is Joshua for years and it’s been so amazing watching his faith journey. I’m almost in tears watching this and listening to how far you’ve come and the amazing ways Jesus has revealed Himself to you. Thank you, Josh, for sharing your testimony so authentically and beautifully, and for spreading Jesus’ love🫶🏻
The amount of growth and healing that Josh has gone through with becoming Christian and finding the peace and love that he has always searching for, I’m so proud of him and forever will be. I love him so much 🥺🫶🏽
I always appreciated Joshua's music before. But also, as a Christian, I am so encouraged by his testimony!! Praying that God continues His good work in him
My encounter with Jesus included adult leaders at my mega church showing me porn and talking to me about explicit sexual topics starting at 15 because I came out as gay and they told me they could "fix" me. This interview is incredibly sad.
@@codypatton171 I'm so sorry that you had to suffer that. truly horrible. i hope and pray that you can forgive them someday. also (and i hope that this doesn't hurt you in anyway) i pray that God will show you his love and help you encounter Jesus in a new and true way, and that He gives you the peace and understanding that you need
@@codypatton171 that was not your encounter with Jesus, that was your experience with the church. I am sorry that happened to you. Jesus is not the church. May i present that you seek Him for yourself, He is not far. Ask Him to reveal himself and He will. Jesus loves you.
"I mocked God on this couch" Wow! I remember I commented on his previous interview answering some of the questions with Bible verses and was surrounded by nasty comments, but God always wins in the end
Loved this!! Jesus made such a change in his life and it’s so beautiful to see. Hope this gives inspiration and guidance to someone else watching. God is good!!
STOP! I was watching Joshua’s previous interview with Zach LAST NIGHT. This new interview with Zach is true testament to how Jesus really did change him! Jesus really does change everything
What he says starting at 32:30 is A WORD!!!!! People are all about hearing you out about your "spiritual journey", no matter how bizarre ("Oh you worship the moon? That's soooo cool" 🙄) right up until the moment you start seeking Jesus, and then they get angry or start to cringe. But here's the thing people: thats how you can be sure He's the Way, the Truth, and the Life.....exactly BECAUSE He is the only spiritual path that causes that kind of disconfort in others. That discomfort people feel is the sin inside all of us reacting to the only One who can heal us from it ❤
It is always a privilege to hear Joshua's thoughts and perspectives. He is a human being who, both through his art and through his communication with his fans, transmits warmth and comfort as if he were a true friend of mine. Such an inspiration
I can’t tell you, how grateful I am that he find he’s peace and that he’s still alive. It’s so good to see him in such a positive, warm, and loving way. You just see that he’s now on a point in his life where he is healing, and that’s so beautiful. It makes me so emotional that maybe he would not alive anymore, because he saved me. Josh brought me out of the difficult time ever, and without him I would not be alive anymore. That’s why I can’t even express in words how thankful I am that he’s doing so good, I love him more than in could ever explain.
Josh is just an angel and I’ve always said that. It’s so insane how he helped me go through so much. I can’t put in to words how the last interview gave me perspective in my own life, and it makes me so happy to see that he has found something to give him perspective on his. He deserves all the praise and success.
What a powerful testimony, I remembering watching his interview in 2021 and praying that God would touch him never imagining how God would. Thank you Zack for allowing so much space for everything Josh spoke about. You both are such beautiful humans.
My connection to religion has faded and i dont identify with it anymore. However I'm happy that Joshua has found a sense of peace and community in his life especially considering the traumas of his childhood and post 2021. Ive been a fan since 2019 and hearing him talk about how hes no longer depressed and suicidal and his homeless outreach makes me very happy for him.
@@elisacastanio respectfully please don't. Some people leave organized religion and don't ever want to come back to it because of trauma. For some of us there is no way back to spaces we've outgrown or who don't accept us fully.
As a Christian, thank you for choosing to come down here and express your happiness and love for Josh instead of trying to attack his faith like so many others! I think it would make him very happy
@@joelbedulla4don’t let other humans misrepresent the love of Jesus for you. Ik some may be hurt by false teachings and people who claim to be Christian but don’t live it. All I say is that the love of Jesus is real and it can heal anybody no matter where they are in their life. All you need to do is accept it. Don’t let humans tell you who Jesus is. Meet him for yourself and you’ll see. It’s not about the people teaching the religion, it’s about Jesus himself and nobody else. And I promise he’s the only one that can heal that trauma and anything else you may be battling with. Anyways have a good day it’s all love!
@@joelbedulla4 I can sometimes see why people leave churches, but cannot for the life of me understand why anyone would leave Jesus Christ. He is the Savior, not the church. People in the church may not represent Christ as they should, but that has nothing to do with Jesus. Cultivate a relationship with the Savior, and find a church that teaches from God's word faithfully.
literally bawling my eyes out right now. . as a Christian its insane how happy it makes me feel to see joshua transform from his life 2 years ago to now. his testimony can change lives and convict hearts and im so glad hes spreading it. . you can see the light of jesus in him now!! i genuinely love and care for him so much💙🙏🏻
His love for Jesus just warms my heart. I love this boy so much!!! He is so well spoken and evidently has the love and peace of God in his life. Praise God 🙌🏻
It’s lovely to hear Joshua speaking so positively about Jesus. It warms my heart. I was sad about how Christians had left him feeling about Christ seeing the previous interview but also thought what an amazing young man and how thoughtful he is. The one thing I wish was asked and maybe it was and it was cut… Joshua talked about being attracted to Harry Styles before and while he didn’t put a label on it he did post a post celebrating diversity and the LGBTQ+ community in a way many took to be him identifying himself as part of that community. Since his experience of Jesus he has deleted all that from his socials. So if he’s back maybe that could be asked if he’s willing to talk about it. I have been there. And I see some of the language he is using when asked about Christianity and homophobia and it causes some mild concern. If he’s suppressing his sexuality because he fears he won’t be accepted it’s just a road to pain and fear and darkness. So I hope that’s not the case and that he’s able to thrive.
@@TheWaveyCowpar My thoughts completely. Joshua can be a progressive Christian and be bi AND a believer, but if he's back to pretending to be straight because of his conversion it leaves a horrible taste in my mouth. I guess we'll never know if he doesn't feel like it's worth addressing.
@@joelbedulla4 I spent a good 14 years of my life in that place. And I recognise some of the language he used when asked about the homophobia and the church. I just wish he took it that one step further. Joshua might have it on a list of no goes though. But you know, if that’s the case, if he’s suppressing his sexuality, it will come out, but the danger is he will be ashamed and trying to hide it and that will lead to taking more risks and going to darker places to hide cos it’s not like he can just have his face on something like Grindr. I just worry for him. I know how dark that place in your own head can get when you feel like to have to be straight to please the God you have this amazing experience of
Just cuz you accept Christ doesn’t mean you stop having/feeling same sex attraction. Lust is lust. It’s the same with all other desires and temptations they don’t go away but following jesus is to die to self , there is so much more to life than sexuality, his sexuality is like 1% of who he is and it shouldn’t stop him from coming to Christ and Jesus doesn’t stop loving him. It’s between him and God, none of our business 🙂
Being able to witness his story through music, has truly changed my perspective on him as musician. After being able to see the golden years tour in person, his heart is so real and genuine. I also had the pleasure meeting and talking to him, and what a kind spirit. He is someone that I definitely see Jesus in him. Truly, what a beautiful testimony!!
So amazed by his testimony. So proud of him for sharing it! Jesus is so good and I’m so glad Jesus is saving people in the public eye especially Gen z!!!! Thank you god ❤
I have been a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (Mormon church) for my ENTIRE life. Hearing his story about finding peace through Christ is so beautiful and I know that he is blessed to have found that path!
I’m so proud of how Jesus has changed Joshua, he is totally different, just wow. I know what it is to find THE peace of God🥹 keep it going Joshua, God loves us so much💖🤍 and He is so proud of u
Josh standing up for Rita🥺❤️ I knew he wouldn't let that slide. Crazy that people like that can call themselves his fans when he's never stood for hating on anyone, ESPECIALLY his own friends. Rita truly seems so pure and doesn't deserve any hate.
To see the light in his eyes is a wonderful thing. I think what Josh also needs to recognize is that not everyone is in that dark place and needs Jesus to save them in that way. It’s not the religion that pushes people away- it’s the proselytizing. It brings me so much joy that he has that peace but people find something similar on other paths as well! Excited for the show in August.
I am So excited about Joshuas’ testimony because that’s exactly how I feel for Jesus. You feel so excited when you experience his love that you really can’t stop talking about him. I felt crazy but the joy is incredible. I wish everyone could experience his love and presence. People would say Christians are always shoving their faith on people’s faces and yesssss it is truth because we are crazy in love with God and want you to experience this amazing love!!! ❤️ 🙏🏻
Was raised Christian, I no longer believe and identify with that faith, but I still love and appreciate the good, kind Christians in my life. Joshua Bassett speaking so freely about his fatih is a good thing-- he seems so passionate and happy and in a much better place! Also, The Golden Years is a great album!
I was literally praying yesterday to find a practical way to get out of the flight or fight response... I'm so glad for Joshua's journey may God bless him even more and he heal completely!
Came here from a real I saw on IG about your testimony and got here to hear the whole thing. I listened to a couple of the songs that your referenced and when I heard Mirror I had to stop doing the washing up and just pause and listen to it. Felt tears prickling in the back of my eyes. This is so incredible your story is amazing and I think mirror is my new favourite song 🥰💕I’m now going to listen to everything you’ve made. You are incredible. Keep strong in the faith and persevere, you have such an incredible testimony xx
Joshua has such a beautiful soul, we can see it in the way he talks, and we can feel it in his music, honestly, he deserves the world, and much more recognition. 💜
His testimony is incredible!! Edit: I’m coming back later to say that it makes me so so happy that Josh has found peace in God. He seems so much happier than he was even since his last interview with Zach. It breaks my heart that there are people who are angry at him for wanting to spread love, peace, and positivity. I understand that not everyone will agree with what he says, but that is no excuse to be disrespectful.
Just wanted to say this Joshua! I’m so so happy for you and so proud of you! I know it’s not easy proclaiming your love for Christ, especially in Hollywood!! This is so brave of you and I pray for more grace and strength and love for you! Also you said it all! The bible said for love is the great east commandment! Love every one and don’t judge! But most of us forget all these!! Again! Sending you love from Nigeria! This made my day!!!❤
When I saw the article that Joshua was declaring Jesus in his life on this interview. I just had to come here and listen to the whole thing! This is such a powerful testimony, made me cry while listening to what he went through 😭 so so blessed, praise God! It’s beautiful how God is moving in the entertainment world. He is doing something 🙌🏼🤍 Be used for His Kingdom, Joshua! Blessed and inspired how he was so unashamed and very bold enough to talk about Jesus esp in this generation today. Just wow. That’s Jesus! 🤍😭🙌🏼
What a lovely young man you are Joshua, truly wise beyond your years! I'm thankful for you sharing your journey with us and being so open and vulnerable to talk about your hardships and enlightenments. Thanks for the music and the interview! I was enjoying myself back in 2021 and once again today :)
I related so much to Joshua from the last interview while being depressed and grieving but then I found God and it really felt like Josh was a support during the beginning of my relationship with God and still is. I’m so grateful he found the peace and the love of Jesus just like I did too. I can only say thank you to Joshua for sharing his testimony and how he finally found peace. May the Lord bless him and protect him. 🤍
This is amazing! It’s evident he’s truly encountered God because of how he wants to share with everyone, and how bold he is with no fear! Praise Jesus!
I’ve heard stories of people on weed that have experiences like this. God is so powerful and he will tell you the truth when he knows you’re ready for it! Wow! How amazing that God has used all of this to help guide Joshua back to Him and his love! He waited patiently for Joshua to be ready to receive his love. Jesus died on the cross so we don’t have to experience all of the pain of this world. We surrender it to Him, and he carries our burdens for us. God is so awe-inspiring! Joshua’s testimony is SO POWERFUL! Crying and my spirit is so overwhelmed because of this beautiful testimony! GOD IS SO GOOD!! His love and kindness is so indescribable! I also am so impressed by how Joshua is doing his best to be Christ-like. He loves others but not their sin and that is how we are supposed to share the gospel and spread the truth. With love, kindness, encouragement, support, and respect. 💕
JESUS IS REAL. Please accept him in your heart if you’re reading this. He really is the way, the truth, & the light. His love is never ending. & will always chase after you and leave the 99! God is good
I have never once watched this podcast or have ever even heard of it. I'm not big into pop culture. I've also never heard of this guy Joshua. But it randomly popped on my feed & dang 🥲 I pray this testimony changes lives... such a testimony of God's grace.... literally running to the very pits of hell and finding Jesus there. Also the power of prayer (his father's prayers). Thank you, Lord, for this story. So good!! 🙏 this was so brave of him. God bless you, Joshua. I pray you stay faithful, joyful, and bold. 💖
I loved his album 😭 kept dancing to every song and mirror really made me sad cant stop listening to the golden years look how far you've come almost made me cry want to go to his concert so badly now I never been to his concert gonna ask one of my friends but it's hard cuz idk any of my friends that likes or knows him
"I mocked God on this couch" wow Josh- im so proud and happy for his happiness and growth this far.
“look how far you’ve come”
There's no God.
@@bobbyb2749don’t say things that don’t make sense
I couldnt finish the interview i think that was why, people can get so offensive I had to just turn away and do my little prayer and just shut off that admiration i had for the kid. So then to see him accepting God man it just goes to show sometimes you just got to let God handle the battles and you support by praying over that person and their heart to know the truth . Such good stuff, I hope he finds his voice and words to use his talents to sing gospel once in a while too
Y'all should do some research on his "church", Bethel is literally a cult
Seeing Josh be so unashamed and unapologetic about his faith in Jesus Christ is amazing. Thank you for giving him the space to share his testimony, Zach!! I believe many people will be touched by God’s love because of Joshua’s story! ❤️
The irony of all these Christians praising Zach but would vote for a man who wants to outlaw Zach's relationship. Insanity.
Amen @marissacodog2537!!
Accepting Jesus who is love is living every day as the fullness of love with the Holy Spirit in us! Also would like to share that God’s Law is 100% truth so love can equally exist towards other people and yet not for things that do not praise our living God:)
@@braytoncross keep YOUR god out of our SHARED government. Your old book says render unto Cesar....js
Kindly no thank you:) JESUS IS KING OF THE UNIVERSE!
Also a blanket statement about Christians voting is very naive thinking when those following Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior are fallible in living and very unique.
@@codypatton171 you do realise that by being salty you're proving their point?
I'm not religious at all, but I'm glad Josh found his peace, whether it was through religion or something else. He looks healed and happier now.
It actually makes me emotional how far he's come
Jesus loves you
Thankfully the gosple is for everyone!! That peace and freedom is for anyone and everyone who's willing to receive it. We are all in need of a savior as we were made in his image and made for him. "all things were created by him, and for him" - Colossians 1:16
@@eiko_10 With all due respect, please know that Jesus Christ is not a religion. He is the only Savior and when you come to Him you enter into a personal relationship with your Creator. It's not whether or not you connect with it but rather, if God's word is true, and Jesus really did die and rose again for our sins, then we all need the Savior. But God will respect your decision to reject Him. Peace to you.
@@nathimixso god is a slave owner got it sorry but he can't have Me ❤
"The very fact that I'm here before you talking about Jesus and believe in Jesus is a testament to the fact there might be something there because I was so vehemently opposed...I mocked God on this couch..." Amazing testimony many need to hear. His story is going to be used to help heal hearts.
I remember watching Josh on here the first time and seeing him now and the light of Jesus on his face is incredible. Praise God!
What a powerful powerful episode, just to see the way God pursued Joshua with his love and grace and compassion. Seeing the way Josh is so vulnerable in sharing what Jesus did in his life is inspiring and I hope and pray everyone watching this knows that Jesus can and will do the same for you too. He loves you where you are at and is waiting for you to open the door to him ❤
time to shave ur relgion
Unfortunately, I'm gay so your loving god inspires people to hate me. And yes, they >are< Christians before I hear the broken record you all say of "tHoSe PeOpLe ArEn'T cHrisTiAn" It's a shame that Joshua had his mental health struggles conflated with his queerness by you people. It's disgraceful. I'm happy for him, human to human that his mind is better - I hope he can also be his authentic self.
@@codypatton171 I hear you and I still stand and say that Jesus loves you and loved you before you were even born. I’m so sorry other Christians have hurt you, you are right, but know that God is not like humans. Even as Christians we are not perfect and will sin. God is misrepresented by us all the time - but those who truly seek and follow Him know that He commands us to love others just as He has loved us. (John 13:34) I hope that encourages you :)
okay i usually don’t comment on videos, but watching this made me want to cry. it is so sweet to see how far Joshua has come and how the Lord pursued him. he has such a powerful testimony and i feel so proud of him! it’s not often you see someone share their testimony so transparently and i really feel like his story will reach others. i’m honestly so excited to see his continual growth in his relationship with Jesus.
Joshua’s testimony is so beautiful. It’s so encouraging as a fan and a young Christian myself to see someone else young and famous have no shame proclaiming his faith. Everything he says is so spot on and the way he can reference scriptures is amazing.
It’s amazing how God changes lives, God is so good🤍
No shame in being proud of your faith. When your faith is used to persecute others? You should be shamed. All the Christians in these comments alluding to him 'beating' his queerbess is so gross
@@codypatton171 it’s not used to persecute others, it’s hard to explain but when you find God and become a Christian it’s not just religion it’s a relationship with God like he is your father, it’s more personal than a ritualistic religion. That being said if something is a sin once you become a Christian you want to overcome that sin because God didn’t make us to be in a sinful state he wanted us to be perfect but humans SUCK and we constantly screw things up. That’s why He sent His Son Jesus to save us from that sin. So due to this you cannot be queer and a Christian because that is a sinful state. Just because you are a Christian doesn’t mean there isn’t struggles with temptation to go back to that lifestyle but that’s no different than any other temptation someone might deal with such as addiction. We are not perfect by any means but God didn’t make us to be living in that sinful state, I know it is extremely hard to understand but once you find God it’s worth giving up anything earthly such as relationships or addictions. If you’ve been shown hostility from Christians I am so sorry that is not loving at all, we may not agree on stuff but that’s absolutely no reason to be rude and hostile. I put it this way, if you knew the cure for cancer wouldn’t you wanna share it? In that same way finding the love of God makes you want to share about it! Josh turning from his sinful ways and following God and living his life for God is a beautiful thing to rejoice over and Josh seems like he’s happy! I understand everyone has complicated lives and stories but I hope this helped explain a little 🤍
@calliemarie4464 my gayness isn't cancer. Don't need cured, thanks ✌️
@@codypatton171so rest, bro...
@@codypatton171If that's what you believe then that's what you believe but you can't be upset about us being Christians celebrating him breaking free from what we believe is a sin.
i went to his concert yesterday and he’s soo good at singing and his stage presence he deserves so much love and support 🫶🫶
omg thats the first stop right?
@@buttercup.muffin yesss
ALL HE DID WAS TAKE HIS SHIRT OFF
exactly 🥺✨
@@randomgeekcraphe did where is the video?
My prayers have been answered. Thank you Jesus, for everything and for literally saving him❤️😭
Yes!!!😭🙌
I’ve prayed for him too.. so cool❤❤❤
I've also prayed for him. We can say thank you soooo much God❤
it’s actually crazy how far he’s come since his last interview
i bet it’s wasn’t “the universe” when he was in the hospital and immediately felt better after asking for help. God bless this soul
I remember seeing the post about his coming to Jesus and freaking out like crazy. So happy for Joshua and I see the deep passion he has for Jesus 🙌
I could listen to Josh talk about the Lord all day
I was JUST listening to this album an hour ago and was thinking "i wonder if he'll be on zach sang show again" - PERFECT TIMING 🤩
Lol that exact same thing happened to me yesterday but with ashton irwin. I predicted it right😭
exactly!!!
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Thank you Jesus for saving Joshua and showing your LOVE to him!!!
I’m In literal tears. Josh your testimony is so incredible!! I’m so amazed by what you experienced and how you overcame those addictions and your journey to becoming a follower of Christ. I’m sobbing, this is absolutely beautiful 😭❤️
MY GUY OUT HERE PREACHING AND PRAISING JESUS OUT HERE!!! AMEN TO THAT!!❤❤
I’ve been a huge fan of Joshua since 2021 when I started watching HSMTMTS. He has been through a lot in life but I’m glad to see he’s doing great things and I’m happy for him that release his debut album. I really love the songs and my favourite is Cherry Blossom and Mirror. I love the album overall. I hope he continues the great work as an artist.
joshua, i hope you become even more unapologetic about your faith in the upcoming years of your life :) i was raised Christian but have also struggled with mental health issues and abuse my entire life which has led me down such dark paths with depression, anxiety, ptsd, bpd, etc, etc, etc... just hearing about your story inspires me so much because i feel as though i've almost completely lost my faith in God and find myself asking the universe who God or Jesus even is. i believe in everything you say and am so glad God spoke to you in all those different ways. you are a refreshing breath of fresh air in this industry so please keep being you! much love
I think you mean is unapologetic about his faith😊😊😊😊 it’s a goal to be unapologetic about your faith🤍 never apologize for what you believe ❤
@@Kacielee93 yes, i meant unapologetic** thanks lol!!!🤍
praying for you. God loves you beyond measure ❤️
Thanks for sharing your story, I think the issue is right there...asking the universe instead of God. The creation of the creator can't anwser you...but the creator, your father...can❤️
Try reading the book 'A More Excellent Way' by Henery Wright which is really good with talking about healing from stuff like mental health issues and explaining who God is, as a father
Jesus has transformed Joshua Bassett life, it is so inspiring. Glory to God!
No no no. Christian-based drug addiction programs told him he needed to exchange his queerness for support and he did it. Don't get it twisted, you just watched 60 minutes of delusion and self-repression as a coping mechanism for addiction. Nothing more.
@@codypatton171PERIOD
@@fatcat4642??????
I can't believe what Josh went through, drug addiction, heart failure, the hate comments, Joshua Bassett is the sweetest, kindest human being he didn't deserve all what he went through, I love him sm, and I wish him nothing but good in his life. And Rita she doesn't deserve hate, love her. I'm so happy for Josh, and I love his first album, it is wild every song from the first to the last track is incredible, and now he is on tour, I'm truly so happy for him, also can I just say away from album and everything else that was said Josh's arms are enormous, like when he has time to workout. Anyway love Woody he is so adorable, I miss Franklin, though. I was just recently I don't remember when exactly but I was just talking about Josh being on Zach Sang Show again and here it is, love this episode so much, seeing Josh laughing and being happy is everything he deserves to be, just brings so much joy to my heart.
i think one of the things im most immensely thankful for is joshua fighting through it all and staying alive
he changed my life in the most incredible way and i wish nothing but the best for him
he literally saved my life hundreds of times without even knowing
I don’t know if Joshua will see this, but if this message could get to him, I hope he realizes he doesn’t have to quiet his voice at the end of stuff he says by saying “but what do I know” or “I don’t know what I’m saying” because he does know and he is valid in expressing what he’s saying!! Joshua you are very wise and have grown through a lot, I hope you know God has blessed you with your hard experiences and you can be a light to others who are dealing with similar battles.
I loved when Josh talked about walking through the challenges WITH Jesus. I have mental health issues and it got really bad this summer. Sometimes I doubt my faith because of my mental health issues, but I'm not alone.
I have met Rita! She was at the Sweet Squares event last summer! She genuinely is actually the sweetest person ever! It makes me sad the internet is being mean to her 😢
yes!!! me too!! she was so friendly and made conversation even though i was freaking out!!
His story of how he found Jesus and the way he talks about how much Jesus can change your life really resonates with me. I love how he explained that even though God is with you it doesn’t mean you don’t struggle but that you have that friend with you during the struggles
I got to go to a free show in LA like two years ago & Josh shortly talked about Jesus and I can just tell that it’s his calling to spread the gospel. Also it was cool that so many Christian’s were there. I was standing alone & the sweetest girl welcomed me to her group so I didn’t have to be alone. So his supporters are just so sweet too
I love how joshua represents god and the way he talks about his own struggles and how he fixed that by finding god !! Super proud of him
GOD*
God bless ❤
So beautiful. God redeemed him and he shared his testimony sitting on the same couch he mocked God on. That’s Jesus for ya!💜💜💜
Joshua has a way of talking about faith that doesn’t automatically fill me with terror. I have a lot of religious trauma so bearing someone insist how loving God is of every human being is really healing for me.
I’ve been a fan is Joshua for years and it’s been so amazing watching his faith journey. I’m almost in tears watching this and listening to how far you’ve come and the amazing ways Jesus has revealed Himself to you.
Thank you, Josh, for sharing your testimony so authentically and beautifully, and for spreading Jesus’ love🫶🏻
The amount of growth and healing that Josh has gone through with becoming Christian and finding the peace and love that he has always searching for, I’m so proud of him and forever will be. I love him so much 🥺🫶🏽
I always appreciated Joshua's music before. But also, as a Christian, I am so encouraged by his testimony!! Praying that God continues His good work in him
Whew, got me emotional in that interview. So neat that Zach created a space for him to share and not judge.
Meanwhile, Josh gets to judge and allude to fixing his queerness with his faith. Glad at least he feels safe.
@@codypatton171 it didn’t seem he was judging with that, it’s his journey.
Josh has gone through so much and is stronger from it. As a fellow Chirstian, his testmony is so moving
I hpe that everyone watchin this, has that encounter with JESUS. Peace that surpasses all understanding. Jesus Loves you, trust me
My encounter with Jesus included adult leaders at my mega church showing me porn and talking to me about explicit sexual topics starting at 15 because I came out as gay and they told me they could "fix" me. This interview is incredibly sad.
@@codypatton171 I'm so sorry that you had to suffer that. truly horrible. i hope and pray that you can forgive them someday. also (and i hope that this doesn't hurt you in anyway) i pray that God will show you his love and help you encounter Jesus in a new and true way, and that He gives you the peace and understanding that you need
@@codypatton171 that was not your encounter with Jesus, that was your experience with the church. I am sorry that happened to you. Jesus is not the church. May i present that you seek Him for yourself, He is not far. Ask Him to reveal himself and He will. Jesus loves you.
"I mocked God on this couch" Wow! I remember I commented on his previous interview answering some of the questions with Bible verses and was surrounded by nasty comments, but God always wins in the end
you know i liked him when he was lost but i like him even MORE now that he's a Christian! look at him talk about Jesus!
Loved this!! Jesus made such a change in his life and it’s so beautiful to see. Hope this gives inspiration and guidance to someone else watching. God is good!!
STOP! I was watching Joshua’s previous interview with Zach LAST NIGHT. This new interview with Zach is true testament to how Jesus really did change him! Jesus really does change everything
What he says starting at 32:30 is A WORD!!!!! People are all about hearing you out about your "spiritual journey", no matter how bizarre ("Oh you worship the moon? That's soooo cool" 🙄) right up until the moment you start seeking Jesus, and then they get angry or start to cringe. But here's the thing people: thats how you can be sure He's the Way, the Truth, and the Life.....exactly BECAUSE He is the only spiritual path that causes that kind of disconfort in others. That discomfort people feel is the sin inside all of us reacting to the only One who can heal us from it ❤
It is always a privilege to hear Joshua's thoughts and perspectives. He is a human being who, both through his art and through his communication with his fans, transmits warmth and comfort as if he were a true friend of mine. Such an inspiration
I can’t tell you, how grateful I am that he find he’s peace and that he’s still alive. It’s so good to see him in such a positive, warm, and loving way. You just see that he’s now on a point in his life where he is healing, and that’s so beautiful. It makes me so emotional that maybe he would not alive anymore, because he saved me. Josh brought me out of the difficult time ever, and without him I would not be alive anymore. That’s why I can’t even express in words how thankful I am that he’s doing so good, I love him more than in could ever explain.
Josh is just an angel and I’ve always said that. It’s so insane how he helped me go through so much. I can’t put in to words how the last interview gave me perspective in my own life, and it makes me so happy to see that he has found something to give him perspective on his. He deserves all the praise and success.
Thank you Zach for letting him share about his spiritual journey to Jesus! Such a good interview
What a powerful testimony, I remembering watching his interview in 2021 and praying that God would touch him never imagining how God would. Thank you Zack for allowing so much space for everything Josh spoke about. You both are such beautiful humans.
My connection to religion has faded and i dont identify with it anymore. However I'm happy that Joshua has found a sense of peace and community in his life especially considering the traumas of his childhood and post 2021. Ive been a fan since 2019 and hearing him talk about how hes no longer depressed and suicidal and his homeless outreach makes me very happy for him.
i pray really really hard that you find your way back to religion (preferably to a beautiful relation with God) as soon as He wants🙏🙏🙏🙏😆😆
@@elisacastanio respectfully please don't. Some people leave organized religion and don't ever want to come back to it because of trauma. For some of us there is no way back to spaces we've outgrown or who don't accept us fully.
As a Christian, thank you for choosing to come down here and express your happiness and love for Josh instead of trying to attack his faith like so many others! I think it would make him very happy
@@joelbedulla4don’t let other humans misrepresent the love of Jesus for you. Ik some may be hurt by false teachings and people who claim to be Christian but don’t live it. All I say is that the love of Jesus is real and it can heal anybody no matter where they are in their life. All you need to do is accept it. Don’t let humans tell you who Jesus is. Meet him for yourself and you’ll see. It’s not about the people teaching the religion, it’s about Jesus himself and nobody else. And I promise he’s the only one that can heal that trauma and anything else you may be battling with. Anyways have a good day it’s all love!
@@joelbedulla4 I can sometimes see why people leave churches, but cannot for the life of me understand why anyone would leave Jesus Christ. He is the Savior, not the church. People in the church may not represent Christ as they should, but that has nothing to do with Jesus. Cultivate a relationship with the Savior, and find a church that teaches from God's word faithfully.
Glory be to Jesus❤! I am so so happy to hear your testimony and to see how on fire you are for God! God bless everyone on this podcast ❤
literally bawling my eyes out right now. . as a Christian its insane how happy it makes me feel to see joshua transform from his life 2 years ago to now. his testimony can change lives and convict hearts and im so glad hes spreading it. . you can see the light of jesus in him now!! i genuinely love and care for him so much💙🙏🏻
it is so beautiful to see josh's journey w faith and Jesus!!! God is good
This was such a refreshing, honest interview. Hearing his testimonial is incredible and so powerful, and his boldness to share is so unique
Look how far you’ve come, a song that not being christian impacted me so much and helped me in path in the faith
Absolutely loved hearing Joshua's testimony! So proud of him for using his platform to spread the news of how good God is!!!!
hes so well spokennnn
So proud of this young man! He is such an energetic performer and sending very positive messages to his audiences! Go Joshua!!
It is so inspirational to see his faith journey! Most artist don’t have the peace and kindness he has! Such an amazing man!
YESSS, love the album, love Joshua, he has a lot of powerful things to say and I’m glad he can share it here with us
His love for Jesus just warms my heart. I love this boy so much!!! He is so well spoken and evidently has the love and peace of God in his life. Praise God 🙌🏻
It’s lovely to hear Joshua speaking so positively about Jesus. It warms my heart. I was sad about how Christians had left him feeling about Christ seeing the previous interview but also thought what an amazing young man and how thoughtful he is.
The one thing I wish was asked and maybe it was and it was cut… Joshua talked about being attracted to Harry Styles before and while he didn’t put a label on it he did post a post celebrating diversity and the LGBTQ+ community in a way many took to be him identifying himself as part of that community. Since his experience of Jesus he has deleted all that from his socials.
So if he’s back maybe that could be asked if he’s willing to talk about it.
I have been there. And I see some of the language he is using when asked about Christianity and homophobia and it causes some mild concern. If he’s suppressing his sexuality because he fears he won’t be accepted it’s just a road to pain and fear and darkness. So I hope that’s not the case and that he’s able to thrive.
@@TheWaveyCowpar My thoughts completely. Joshua can be a progressive Christian and be bi AND a believer, but if he's back to pretending to be straight because of his conversion it leaves a horrible taste in my mouth. I guess we'll never know if he doesn't feel like it's worth addressing.
@@joelbedulla4 I spent a good 14 years of my life in that place. And I recognise some of the language he used when asked about the homophobia and the church. I just wish he took it that one step further. Joshua might have it on a list of no goes though. But you know, if that’s the case, if he’s suppressing his sexuality, it will come out, but the danger is he will be ashamed and trying to hide it and that will lead to taking more risks and going to darker places to hide cos it’s not like he can just have his face on something like Grindr. I just worry for him. I know how dark that place in your own head can get when you feel like to have to be straight to please the God you have this amazing experience of
Just cuz you accept Christ doesn’t mean you stop having/feeling same sex attraction. Lust is lust. It’s the same with all other desires and temptations they don’t go away but following jesus is to die to self , there is so much more to life than sexuality, his sexuality is like 1% of who he is and it shouldn’t stop him from coming to Christ and Jesus doesn’t stop loving him. It’s between him and God, none of our business 🙂
Being able to witness his story through music, has truly changed my perspective on him as musician. After being able to see the golden years tour in person, his heart is so real and genuine. I also had the pleasure meeting and talking to him, and what a kind spirit. He is someone that I definitely see Jesus in him. Truly, what a beautiful testimony!!
So amazed by his testimony. So proud of him for sharing it! Jesus is so good and I’m so glad Jesus is saving people in the public eye especially Gen z!!!! Thank you god ❤
I have been a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (Mormon church) for my ENTIRE life. Hearing his story about finding peace through Christ is so beautiful and I know that he is blessed to have found that path!
I’m so proud of how Jesus has changed Joshua, he is totally different, just wow. I know what it is to find THE peace of God🥹 keep it going Joshua, God loves us so much💖🤍 and He is so proud of u
Josh standing up for Rita🥺❤️ I knew he wouldn't let that slide. Crazy that people like that can call themselves his fans when he's never stood for hating on anyone, ESPECIALLY his own friends. Rita truly seems so pure and doesn't deserve any hate.
So cool to see him so open about his faith in Jesus
so proud of how far he’s come!! Jesus has really transformed his life🤍🥹
To see the light in his eyes is a wonderful thing. I think what Josh also needs to recognize is that not everyone is in that dark place and needs Jesus to save them in that way. It’s not the religion that pushes people away- it’s the proselytizing. It brings me so much joy that he has that peace but people find something similar on other paths as well! Excited for the show in August.
I am So excited about Joshuas’ testimony because that’s exactly how I feel for Jesus. You feel so excited when you experience his love that you really can’t stop talking about him. I felt crazy but the joy is incredible. I wish everyone could experience his love and presence. People would say Christians are always shoving their faith on people’s faces and yesssss it is truth because we are crazy in love with God and want you to experience this amazing love!!! ❤️ 🙏🏻
Was raised Christian, I no longer believe and identify with that faith, but I still love and appreciate the good, kind Christians in my life. Joshua Bassett speaking so freely about his fatih is a good thing-- he seems so passionate and happy and in a much better place! Also, The Golden Years is a great album!
so excited to watch this and love how happy Joshua is now!! God is good what an amazing testimony 💛
I was literally praying yesterday to find a practical way to get out of the flight or fight response... I'm so glad for Joshua's journey may God bless him even more and he heal completely!
Came here from a real I saw on IG about your testimony and got here to hear the whole thing. I listened to a couple of the songs that your referenced and when I heard Mirror I had to stop doing the washing up and just pause and listen to it. Felt tears prickling in the back of my eyes. This is so incredible your story is amazing and I think mirror is my new favourite song 🥰💕I’m now going to listen to everything you’ve made. You are incredible. Keep strong in the faith and persevere, you have such an incredible testimony xx
i am so happy for you josh you've come so far ❤
Literally yesterday I was thinking “Joshua needs to go on Zach Sang” again omgggg
ITS SO WEIRD I think so many people had this experience because I did too!!! I was literally wishing I could hear him talk about his testimony
I saw him live about a month ago and seeing his love for Jesus was electrifying. So amazing to see someone in this industry love and follow God!!
Joshua has such a beautiful soul, we can see it in the way he talks, and we can feel it in his music, honestly, he deserves the world, and much more recognition. 💜
What a great album! His voice is so underrated 🧡
His testimony is incredible!!
Edit: I’m coming back later to say that it makes me so so happy that Josh has found peace in God. He seems so much happier than he was even since his last interview with Zach. It breaks my heart that there are people who are angry at him for wanting to spread love, peace, and positivity. I understand that not everyone will agree with what he says, but that is no excuse to be disrespectful.
I love that Zach has such a diverse range of guest interviewees ❤. This is proof of a great interviewer!
Just wanted to say this Joshua! I’m so so happy for you and so proud of you! I know it’s not easy proclaiming your love for Christ, especially in Hollywood!! This is so brave of you and I pray for more grace and strength and love for you! Also you said it all! The bible said for love is the great east commandment! Love every one and don’t judge! But most of us forget all these!! Again! Sending you love from Nigeria! This made my day!!!❤
YESS!!! Jesus is so good. So thankful he was bold to tell this story.
When I saw the article that Joshua was declaring Jesus in his life on this interview. I just had to come here and listen to the whole thing! This is such a powerful testimony, made me cry while listening to what he went through 😭 so so blessed, praise God! It’s beautiful how God is moving in the entertainment world. He is doing something 🙌🏼🤍 Be used for His Kingdom, Joshua! Blessed and inspired how he was so unashamed and very bold enough to talk about Jesus esp in this generation today. Just wow. That’s Jesus! 🤍😭🙌🏼
I feel so seen by Josh talking about Jesus thank you for letting him share!
This was a fantastic listen! I love Jesus too and am praying for good friends:) thanks for having the courage to talk about Jeusu
This is what I LOVE
What a lovely young man you are Joshua, truly wise beyond your years! I'm thankful for you sharing your journey with us and being so open and vulnerable to talk about your hardships and enlightenments.
Thanks for the music and the interview! I was enjoying myself back in 2021 and once again today :)
I related so much to Joshua from the last interview while being depressed and grieving but then I found God and it really felt like Josh was a support during the beginning of my relationship with God and still is. I’m so grateful he found the peace and the love of Jesus just like I did too.
I can only say thank you to Joshua for sharing his testimony and how he finally found peace.
May the Lord bless him and protect him. 🤍
that's beautiful :0 i pray that you're much better now
@@elisacastanio thank you may God bless you
This is amazing! It’s evident he’s truly encountered God because of how he wants to share with everyone, and how bold he is with no fear! Praise Jesus!
Really enjoyed this interview. So glad to see how much Joshua has grown and matured. It’s only the beginning. Will continue to pray for him.
exactly why this man is everything ❣️
i missed Joshua and one of my best friends is gonna love thisss
Put a 👍up if you want him to come back on the show
I truly love hearing him talk about his journey to find Jesus. It's amazing in every way.
I’ve heard stories of people on weed that have experiences like this. God is so powerful and he will tell you the truth when he knows you’re ready for it! Wow! How amazing that God has used all of this to help guide Joshua back to Him and his love! He waited patiently for Joshua to be ready to receive his love. Jesus died on the cross so we don’t have to experience all of the pain of this world. We surrender it to Him, and he carries our burdens for us. God is so awe-inspiring! Joshua’s testimony is SO POWERFUL! Crying and my spirit is so overwhelmed because of this beautiful testimony! GOD IS SO GOOD!! His love and kindness is so indescribable! I also am so impressed by how Joshua is doing his best to be Christ-like. He loves others but not their sin and that is how we are supposed to share the gospel and spread the truth. With love, kindness, encouragement, support, and respect. 💕
🤍JB!! We need more celebs with his level of integrity, self reflection, authenticity & love for humanity & animals 🤍🤍🤍
JESUS IS REAL. Please accept him in your heart if you’re reading this. He really is the way, the truth, & the light. His love is never ending. & will always chase after you and leave the 99! God is good
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I remember wanting another *longer* interview and thank the Lord we got one !!
I have never once watched this podcast or have ever even heard of it. I'm not big into pop culture. I've also never heard of this guy Joshua. But it randomly popped on my feed & dang 🥲 I pray this testimony changes lives... such a testimony of God's grace.... literally running to the very pits of hell and finding Jesus there. Also the power of prayer (his father's prayers). Thank you, Lord, for this story. So good!! 🙏 this was so brave of him. God bless you, Joshua. I pray you stay faithful, joyful, and bold. 💖
I needed this. Thank you for your testimony.
I loved his album 😭 kept dancing to every song and mirror really made me sad cant stop listening to the golden years look how far you've come almost made me cry want to go to his concert so badly now I never been to his concert gonna ask one of my friends but it's hard cuz idk any of my friends that likes or knows him
i love him so much i hope he gets a grammy nomination