Unashamed with the Robertson Family Ep 1268 | MercyMe Singer Bart Millard’s Battle with Abuse, Diabetes & Deep Depression
Feb 12, 2026
Bart Millard, MercyMe frontman and writer of I Can Only Imagine, reflects on childhood abuse, inherited trauma, and the heavy silence men carry. He talks about the making of the films and book Even If. The conversation covers therapy, a 370-pound wake-up call, father-son reconciliation, and portraying chronic illness on screen.
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Book As Personal Explanation
- Bart Millard wrote the book Even If to explain details the movie couldn't fit and found the process therapeutic.
- He used the book to dig deeper into the true story behind the film scenes.
Teenager Housed On Tour Bus
- Jase Robertson shared that his son Reed lived with Bart's manager and toured on MercyMe's bus during a rough season.
- Bart described Reed's early road experience and the chaotic basement full of graffiti where he stayed.
Men Internalize Pain In Silence
- Bart Millard said men often internalize pain and suffer in silence rather than share.
- He emphasized that telling his story publicly helped him confess and heal.
