Losing My Mom… And Finding Hope Again

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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