Rock singer Brad Arnold, from 3 Doors Down, says he won't stop sharing Jesus' love with his fans. He believes it’s the best use of his platform.
"I don’t talk much on stage," Arnold told Fox News. "But if I do, I want to give glory to God. I want to take that chance to tell people Jesus loves them because some might not hear it elsewhere."
The band, famous for the 2000 hit “Kryptonite,” played at Hersheypark Stadium in Pennsylvania on August 23. That night, Arnold’s message of faith quickly went viral.
"This world tells us we’re never good enough or strong enough," Arnold said to the crowd. "Social media constantly pushes those lies. But I want to tell you, that’s not true."
He continued, "You are loved, you are enough, and you will win. And the reason is simple: Jesus Christ loves you."
Arnold admits he was nervous about how the message would be received. "I didn’t know how it would go over," he said. "But I prayed, and God said, ‘Don’t worry. I’ll give you the words.’ And He has."
Since last year, Arnold has been delivering similar messages at concerts. To his surprise, the reaction has been mostly positive.
"I get so many encouraging messages on social media," Arnold said. "I expected people to tell me to stop, but no one has. People are hungry for hope."
He knows not all fans are receptive. "Some people roll their eyes, but they still hear it," he explained.
Arnold, now almost nine years sober, connects with people who feel unworthy of God’s love. He’s seen God work in his own life.
"I was an alcoholic for 17 years," Arnold shared. "In January, it'll be nine years sober. I give that to God because I couldn’t quit on my own. I went to treatment, gave it to God, and didn’t take it back."
He emphasizes he’s not trying to push religion. "I just want to tell people that Jesus loves them. The world is dark for many, and shining light is the best thing I can do with my platform."
As 3 Doors Down finishes their "Summer of '99" tour with Creed, Arnold says the band is playing a new song that inspires resilience.
"We have a song called ‘Never Look Down,’" Arnold said. "The message is to keep your eyes up, even when times are tough. It’s all about staying positive and pushing forward."