Christian Rapper Bryson Gray on Repentance and Standing Firm in Faith
"I do not like RAP, but this man is reaching the YOUTH & that I say AMEN” - @carc8468
Christian rapper Bryson Gray stepped into the I Like Birds studio after two late-night shows and still delivered one of his most honest conversations yet. Host Zach Rippey opened with his signature energy — and immediately set the tone for a discussion centered on Scripture, courage, and conviction.
From the start, Gray made one thing clear:
His mission is not entertainment; it’s discipleship.
“I want you to be able to get lit and get the Scripture.”
Zach then unpacks Bryson’s lyrics from his first album, “Letters to the Church,” and Bryson shares something interesting…
Why Bryson Threads Scripture Into Every Song
Bryson explained how intentionally he weaves Bible verses into his music. Sometimes he places the reference front and center; other times he hides it so listeners search the Word themselves.
He didn’t shy away from sharing his perspective on modern preaching:
“Pastors don't preach Scripture. They pull one verse out of context and make it personal for an hour.”
For Bryson, calling people back to the Bible is the foundation of both his art and his platform.
Repentance, Works, and the Narrow Path
One of the defining moments of the episode came when addressing believers who say he needs to be “more Christlike.”
Bryson argues that Christlike means confronting sin. He points to Paul, John the Baptist, the prophets, and Jesus Himself.
Then he delivered the quote of the episode — the one that instantly became the centerpiece:
“If you're loved by the right and hated by the left, that's still not the narrow path.”
His point?
Approval from any political tribe isn’t confirmation of holiness. The narrow path costs something.
A Call for Men to Lead Again
Another strong theme was the crisis of modern manhood.
Bryson addressed:
The decline of masculine leadership
Pornography culture
Passive men in the church
The collapse of strong families
Feminist energy in marriages
His message was direct:
Men are called to lead: spiritually, emotionally, and morally.
Standing Firm Sometimes Creates Conflict
Zach shared a recent experience at church where a woman repeatedly mean-mugged his children. After he calmly corrected her to stop, she reported him to church security.
It was a real-time example of Bryson’s message:
People love gentleness — until truth enters the room.
Bryson’s New Album: Unapologetic
Bryson’s New Album Unapologetic is OUT NOW!
Bryson opened up about his upcoming project, Unapologetic, rooted in Romans 6. It follows a narrative of:
Dying to sin
Growing in boldness
Facing backlash
Gaining spiritual maturity
Stepping confidently into calling
The album ends with a worship-style blessing track — a surprising but powerful close.
Why This Conversation Matters
This episode wasn’t about politics or why Bryson walked away from MAGA it was about holiness, obedience, courage, and biblical truth.
It was about calling this generation back to:
Repentance
Scripture
Bold faith
Consistency
Standing firm no matter who approves
In a culture full of compromise, this conversation cuts through the noise.
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The full conversation includes conviction, comedy, Scripture, testimony, and bold encouragement.
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