'Fired Up': Newsboys Frontman Reveals How a Message About Hell Led Him to Christ

Newsboys frontman Michael Tait has spent decades in the music industry. Tait is currently passionate about his most recent project, "I Believe In Christmas," a collection of holiday songs aimed at inspiring the masses. He sat down with CBN Digital to discuss the project, his long music career, and how he came to faith. Tait, 57, said he's learned a plethora of lessons throughout the many years he's been performing. "One big thing I've learned [is] just to stay true to who you are when you're doing what you do," he said. As far as what has kept Tait going for so long in the music industry, he credited the "power of the Almighty God," stating he believes his music gets stronger and more creative as he ages. The singer also shared about his faith journey, noting he was "late" to fully accepting Christ, despite the fact his own father was a pastor. "Dad was also a cab driver, so he ... drove cabs and they preached church on Sunday," he said. "If you got in my dad's cab, there was a good chance you were going to be saved in more ways than one." Tait said he was 17 or 18 years old when a preacher came to his school and spoke on the "subject of hell, and how real hell is, and how beautiful heaven is." "He preached on what preachers don't preach about much anymore," the singer said. "You can't get saved on the back of your dad or your mom. It's not osmosis. It's a thing we have to be one-on-one with God." Tait continued, "I got fired up that day, man, pun intended. I got fired up and I went ... forward for prayer, and I accepted God for myself as my Savior that day in high school." Like any Christian, Tait said he has had his "moments" throughout his journey with Jesus, noting "We're sinners saved by grace." But he said God has been faithful to him throughout his life. "When I've been grossly unfaithful ... He keeps bringing me back to the cross," he said. Listen to the full interview for more. CBN News. Because Truth Matters™ Download the free CBN News App: http://cbnnews.com/app SUBSCRIBE to the CBN News Channel for more: http://youtube.com/c/CBNnewsonline/?sub_confirmation=1 SUBSCRIBE to the QuickStart Newsletter by visiting quickstart.news SUBSCRIBE to the Quickstart Podcast. New episodes every morning at 7am: cbn.com/cbnnews/quickstart What's coming up next? Have a look at our program guide: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww1.cbn.com%2Fcbnnews%2Fnewschann&redir_token=3Xja-7LE5ZQebEu1fn-B5ib34tN8MTU3OTg4MjMzMkAxNTc5Nzk1OTMy&v=P0mHVeNNfDw&event=video_description CBN features 24-hour TV news from a Christian perspective. The CBN News Channel provides independent news programming to an underserved audience to enlighten, entertain and inspire Christians around the world. Comments below do not necessarily reflect the views of CBN. Share this live feed with your friends and family: https://www.youtube.com/c/CBNnewsonline Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cbnnews/ Like us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/CBNNews Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbnnews/ Contact News Editors: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww1.cbn.com%2Fcontact%2Fcontact-&redir_token=3Xja-7LE5ZQebEu1fn-B5ib34tN8MTU3OTg4MjMzMkAxNTc5Nzk1OTMy&v=P0mHVeNNfDw&event=video_description Questions about other CBN programs: Visit WatchCBNNews.com or call (888) 700-7000. Questions about supporting CBN News? Visit JoinCBNNews.com or call (888) 700-7000 for more information. Questions about Helping the Home Front? Call: 800-700-7000 https://www.youtube.com/redirect?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww1.cbn.com%2F700club%2Fhelping-&redir_token=3Xja-7LE5ZQebEu1fn-B5ib34tN8MTU3OTg4MjMzMkAxNTc5Nzk1OTMy&v=P0mHVeNNfDw&event=video_description #breakingnews #politicalnews #christiannews #christian #christianity #church #breakingnews #cbnnews