We are excited to have American Idol alum Scott MacIntyre join us as our special guest on Sunday, March 22nd, at 10 AM.
From his early days as a classical concert pianist to capturing the hearts of millions of American Idol viewers, Scott MacIntyre has never let challenges keep him from achieving his dreams. Having performed with such notable acts as Michael W. Smith, CeCe Winans, and Jeremy Camp, he has traveled the globe inspiring audiences with his music and story. Blind from birth and a two-time kidney transplant recipient, Scott has experienced God’s providence in the midst of suffering. He was first diagnosed with stage-four kidney failure at nineteen years old, and after becoming extremely ill, he began emergency dialysis.
"The hardest thing for me was not having enough strength to play the piano and sing anymore,” says Scott. It felt like my dreams were dying, but still I held on to hope.” After a year on dialysis, his college piano teacher’s wife donated her kidneyto Scottand saved his life. It was less than a year later that he auditioned for American Idol.“Without that gift of life, I never would have been on American Idol, married my wife, Christina, or been able to share my story with others. It was a very humbling experience to say the least.” That kidney transplant lasted for eight years, then in September 2014, Scottwas put back on the transplant waiting list for a deceased-donor kidney. Several months later, an anonymous living donor stepped forward and offered to undergo compatibility testing after hearing about Scott’s need on the radio. In June 2015, Scottunderwent his second successful kidney transplant and has since made a full recovery. Scott and his wife, Christina, now have two children –Christian and Stella.“It’s amazing how one selfless act of generosity by my kidney donor is already going far beyond just me. Our kids wouldn’t be here without that gift.” Their story is recounted in the documentary film, I Am Hope: Scott MacIntyre’sInspirational Transplant Journey and in the TV Special Enduring Hope, which surpassed 1 million viewers in 2023.“ I think there is such a strong parallel between my two kidney donors giving me the gift of life when I was powerless to save myself, and Jesus Christ offering us the much greater gift of eternal life when we were powerless to save ourselves from sin.” Scott has appeared on the 700 Club, Praise the Lord, Hour of Power, 100 Huntley Street, the Today Show, Huckabee, and many other programs.
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