Comments on: Jason Castro from American Idol http://www.morethandodgeball.com/youth-ministry/jason-castro-from-american-idol.html A blog about youth ministry and youth pastor life from Josh Griffin, the High School Youth Pastor at Saddleback Church. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:14:30 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: kate http://www.morethandodgeball.com/youth-ministry/jason-castro-from-american-idol.html#comment-20440 kate Thu, 22 May 2008 00:42:27 +0000 http://www.morethandodgeball.com/?p=3387#comment-20440 I love to hear that Jason is a Christian!! I knew something was different about him and now I see that it is the Lord's presence in his heart! May the Lord continue to use Jason for His glory! I love to hear that Jason is a Christian!! I knew something was different about him and now I see that it is the Lord’s presence in his heart! May the Lord continue to use Jason for His glory!

]]> By: anna http://www.morethandodgeball.com/youth-ministry/jason-castro-from-american-idol.html#comment-20439 anna Thu, 08 May 2008 00:22:21 +0000 http://www.morethandodgeball.com/?p=3387#comment-20439 Thank you for posting this. I hate it when people give him a bad rap because of his dread locks. He has the most amazing voice. That is coming from me a 50 year old woman and my husband who is 53. We aren't little teen girls, (as a lot of people say his fans are). I do have one quick question. On youtube there is a video of Jason with the audio of "crazy". In one of the frames he his standing in front of a picture of a bear and is blowing smoke. It would break my heart if he smokes (for many reasons to include it woud hurt his voice). Could you clarify this, because some people think he his blowing "pot". Again maybe assumptions because of his dreadlocks. Thank you for posting this. I hate it when people give him a bad rap because of his dread locks. He has the most amazing voice. That is coming from me a 50 year old woman and my husband who is 53. We aren’t little teen girls, (as a lot of people say his fans are). I do have one quick question. On youtube there is a video of Jason with the audio of “crazy”. In one of the frames he his standing in front of a picture of a bear and is blowing smoke. It would break my heart if he smokes (for many reasons to include it woud hurt his voice). Could you clarify this, because some people think he his blowing “pot”. Again maybe assumptions because of his dreadlocks.

]]> By: JMR http://www.morethandodgeball.com/youth-ministry/jason-castro-from-american-idol.html#comment-20438 JMR Tue, 06 May 2008 21:00:39 +0000 http://www.morethandodgeball.com/?p=3387#comment-20438 Thank the lord he is a "solid christian" I thought he was just ugly. Now I know he's goofy too. Thank the lord he is a “solid christian”

I thought he was just ugly.

Now I know he’s goofy too.

]]> By: Madison http://www.morethandodgeball.com/youth-ministry/jason-castro-from-american-idol.html#comment-20437 Madison Thu, 01 May 2008 14:37:11 +0000 http://www.morethandodgeball.com/?p=3387#comment-20437 Thank you so much for sharing!! I am a HUGE Jason Castro fan and I was so happy when I heard he went to Church! I thought he did though! But I will keep voting for him! And I want him to win for the same reasons you put! Thanks again! Madison Thank you so much for sharing!! I am a HUGE Jason Castro fan and I was so happy when I heard he went to Church! I thought he did though! But I will keep voting for him! And I want him to win for the same reasons you put! Thanks again!

Madison

]]> By: sarah http://www.morethandodgeball.com/youth-ministry/jason-castro-from-american-idol.html#comment-20436 sarah Sun, 20 Apr 2008 23:21:43 +0000 http://www.morethandodgeball.com/?p=3387#comment-20436 yeeaaahhh so im a bit jealous. its amazing when God brings people like that into such positions where they have a chance to impact the masses. i get so nervous for them though...desperate to see them emulate Him well and not get weighed down by our modern Babylon... im SO glad you guys crossed paths with him though! i'll bet you were more of an encouragement to him than you know. its SO hard, working and living in close quarters with unbelievers. everyday im confronted with "the real world" (im a flight attendant with United) and its so freaking unholy that sometimes its downright painful to face. but He is still good and soverign. he knows just how much we can take. so glad you got to be a blessing to jason (now how can we get him to visit MY church...hmm.... ;-) yeeaaahhh so im a bit jealous.
its amazing when God brings people like that into such positions where they have a chance to impact the masses. i get so nervous for them though…desperate to see them emulate Him well and not get weighed down by our modern Babylon… im SO glad you guys crossed paths with him though! i’ll bet you were more of an encouragement to him than you know. its SO hard, working and living in close quarters with unbelievers. everyday im confronted with “the real world” (im a flight attendant with United) and its so freaking unholy that sometimes its downright painful to face. but He is still good and soverign. he knows just how much we can take.

so glad you got to be a blessing to jason
(now how can we get him to visit MY church…hmm…. ;-)

]]> By: chris egger http://www.morethandodgeball.com/youth-ministry/jason-castro-from-american-idol.html#comment-20435 chris egger Sat, 19 Apr 2008 22:03:10 +0000 http://www.morethandodgeball.com/?p=3387#comment-20435 I would love to hear Jason sing "Morning has Broken". This old Christian song would be perfect for his style I would love to hear Jason sing “Morning has Broken”. This old Christian song would be perfect for his style

]]> By: cathy paquet http://www.morethandodgeball.com/youth-ministry/jason-castro-from-american-idol.html#comment-20434 cathy paquet Fri, 18 Apr 2008 21:05:21 +0000 http://www.morethandodgeball.com/?p=3387#comment-20434 Jason, is wonderful. I love his soulful singing and his facial expressions when he sings. He puts so much into it. I really hope he wins American Idols but either way, he has a future ahead of him. Glad to hear he is also a Christian. May he be blessed in all that he does. Wish I was 20 years younger. Lucky the girl who gets him. He is gorgeous!. Jason, is wonderful. I love his soulful singing and his facial expressions when he sings. He puts so much into it. I really hope he wins American Idols but either way, he has a future ahead of him.
Glad to hear he is also a Christian. May he be blessed in all that he does. Wish I was 20 years younger. Lucky the girl who gets him. He is gorgeous!.

]]> By: Sherry Duncan http://www.morethandodgeball.com/youth-ministry/jason-castro-from-american-idol.html#comment-20433 Sherry Duncan Mon, 14 Apr 2008 19:23:38 +0000 http://www.morethandodgeball.com/?p=3387#comment-20433 I really like Jason Castro's music,his voice, his inique style, and the fact that he's a Christian. He will probably never see this comment, but no matter, I'll be praying for him. I'm old enough to be his grandmother, but I'd like to think that I have good taste. Also I hope success doesn't mess him up. Jason, stay grounded in the LORD. I really like Jason Castro’s music,his voice, his inique style, and the fact that he’s a Christian. He will probably never see this comment, but no matter, I’ll be praying for him. I’m old enough to be his grandmother, but I’d like to think that I have good taste. Also I hope success doesn’t mess him up. Jason, stay grounded in the LORD.

]]> By: ana opulencia http://www.morethandodgeball.com/youth-ministry/jason-castro-from-american-idol.html#comment-20432 ana opulencia Mon, 14 Apr 2008 02:50:14 +0000 http://www.morethandodgeball.com/?p=3387#comment-20432 PLEASE tell Jason to check out Willow Creek Church if he's ever in the Chicago area. www.willowcreek.org. It would be phenomenal if he were a guest worship leader. They have New Community (worship & bible study) on Wednesday nights and I have been surprised and delighted by some of the guest musicians who have chosen to participate in worship. I've seen Robin Mark, Selah, and Matt Redman there. Willow Creek has an enormous presence and an equally large commitment to reaching out to non- and new believers. I began my Christian journey at Willow and I think it is a perfect place for someone like Jason who is living out authenticity in the 'real world'. I also intend to write to the pastors there to suggest that they invite Jason. Jason would be a most welcomed visitor, I'm sure. PLEASE tell Jason to check out Willow Creek Church if he’s ever in the Chicago area. http://www.willowcreek.org. It would be phenomenal if he were a guest worship leader.

They have New Community (worship & bible study) on Wednesday nights and I have been surprised and delighted by some of the guest musicians who have chosen to participate in worship. I’ve seen Robin Mark, Selah, and Matt Redman there. Willow Creek has an enormous presence and an equally large commitment to reaching out to non- and new believers. I began my Christian journey at Willow and I think it is a perfect place for someone like Jason who is living out authenticity in the ‘real world’. I also intend to write to the pastors there to suggest that they invite Jason.

Jason would be a most welcomed visitor, I’m sure.

]]> By: Mercedes Polaschek http://www.morethandodgeball.com/youth-ministry/jason-castro-from-american-idol.html#comment-20431 Mercedes Polaschek Wed, 09 Apr 2008 04:09:48 +0000 http://www.morethandodgeball.com/?p=3387#comment-20431 I knew from the first time I saw Jason on the show there was something special about this kid. When I found out he was a Christian, I realized wow, that's the Lord shining through him. How cool is that. He's going to go so far in life! I can't wait to buy his album. :) I knew from the first time I saw Jason on the show there was something special about this kid. When I found out he was a Christian, I realized wow, that’s the Lord shining through him. How cool is that. He’s going to go so far in life! I can’t wait to buy his album. :)

]]> By: Callings and Cupcakes » Christians in the Spotlight http://www.morethandodgeball.com/youth-ministry/jason-castro-from-american-idol.html#comment-20430 Callings and Cupcakes » Christians in the Spotlight Tue, 08 Apr 2008 17:56:12 +0000 http://www.morethandodgeball.com/?p=3387#comment-20430 [...] to know more about him, there are already tons of web sites and blogs about the singer, including this one, that shares what he did for [...] [...] to know more about him, there are already tons of web sites and blogs about the singer, including this one, that shares what he did for [...]

]]> By: Erin http://www.morethandodgeball.com/youth-ministry/jason-castro-from-american-idol.html#comment-20429 Erin Sun, 06 Apr 2008 21:00:00 +0000 http://www.morethandodgeball.com/?p=3387#comment-20429 I am just so proud of Jason. It just makes me smile that he is a strong Christian and following Jesus' plan for his life. You are very blessed to know Jason. I'm praying that he stays strong in his faith and that he continues to be a great witness and testimony for our Lord. If you get a chance to talk to him please let him know what I said and ask him to look through his fanmail because I sent him a letter a while ago, which I believe will be uplifting to him on his journey. Thank you so much! Take care and God bless both you and Jason. I am just so proud of Jason. It just makes me smile that he is a strong Christian and following Jesus’ plan for his life. You are very blessed to know Jason. I’m praying that he stays strong in his faith and that he continues to be a great witness and testimony for our Lord. If you get a chance to talk to him please let him know what I said and ask him to look through his fanmail because I sent him a letter a while ago, which I believe will be uplifting to him on his journey. Thank you so much! Take care and God bless both you and Jason.

]]> By: eloise http://www.morethandodgeball.com/youth-ministry/jason-castro-from-american-idol.html#comment-20428 eloise Thu, 03 Apr 2008 08:53:25 +0000 http://www.morethandodgeball.com/?p=3387#comment-20428 i really like him. his face looks like an angel. .... he looks like jonathan brandis. i really like him. his face looks like an angel. …. he looks like jonathan brandis.

]]> By: kiki http://www.morethandodgeball.com/youth-ministry/jason-castro-from-american-idol.html#comment-20427 kiki Mon, 31 Mar 2008 19:05:12 +0000 http://www.morethandodgeball.com/?p=3387#comment-20427 i love jason but dat blonde girl..........man she hecka lucky! if jason and dat blonde girl are readind dis well jason your toooooo hot for her and igotta tell you.....love ramiele malubay.you and here look sooo hot together....want more proof well go to jason castro and ramiele trust me u shoudnt really bre with dis girl......yuck i love jason but dat blonde girl……….man she hecka lucky! if jason and dat blonde girl are readind dis well jason your toooooo hot for her and igotta tell you…..love ramiele malubay.you and here look sooo hot together….want more proof well go to jason castro and ramiele trust me u shoudnt really bre with dis girl……yuck

]]> By: Jeff http://www.morethandodgeball.com/youth-ministry/jason-castro-from-american-idol.html#comment-20426 Jeff Mon, 31 Mar 2008 05:01:03 +0000 http://www.morethandodgeball.com/?p=3387#comment-20426 Jason seems like a very humble, down to earth guy that would come from a Christian background. Jason seems like a very humble, down to earth guy that would come from a Christian background.

]]> By: Ri http://www.morethandodgeball.com/youth-ministry/jason-castro-from-american-idol.html#comment-20425 Ri Wed, 26 Mar 2008 17:54:23 +0000 http://www.morethandodgeball.com/?p=3387#comment-20425 Thanks, Joshua, for a great post! I agree, Cassidy - loved his singing on AI, and for days was just really nagged by a desire to know more about him. I finally Googled him and found the YouTube video of him singing "Clumsy" in church and was absolutely floored. I had one of those "Aha, God...are you trying to tell me something?" moments! LOL!" Something about this kid has brought me closer to the Lord...he radiates Jesus' love, and emits such an inner peace that I wanted to get more of it for myself! I'm even reading the Bible again, and I really feel that if God has used Jason in such a random way to reach me, then we are in for some wonderful things from him that will reach far beyond AI. (So, way to go, Jason - I'm old enough to be your Mom...albeit a young Mom...but you've won a fan for life here!) I came across Philemon 1:5-7 (told you I was reading the Bible again! lol!) and I'm convinced that lil' Jason Castro is living it...and I am so grateful to him for that. I hope he can keep that fire in his heart in the face of the stress and challenges that he faces in this competition and always remember that God will work all things for his good: Philemon 1:5-7 (New Life Version) New Life Version (NLV) Copyright © 1969 by Christian Literature International 5 It is because I hear of your love and trust in the Lord Jesus and in all the Christians. 6 I pray that our faith together will help you know all the good things you have through Christ Jesus. 7 Your love has given me much joy and comfort. The hearts of the Christians have been made happy by you, Christian brother. Thanks, Joshua, for a great post!

I agree, Cassidy – loved his singing on AI, and for days was just really nagged by a desire to know more about him. I finally Googled him and found the YouTube video of him singing “Clumsy” in church and was absolutely floored. I had one of those “Aha, God…are you trying to tell me something?” moments! LOL!”

Something about this kid has brought me closer to the Lord…he radiates Jesus’ love, and emits such an inner peace that I wanted to get more of it for myself! I’m even reading the Bible again, and I really feel that if God has used Jason in such a random way to reach me, then we are in for some wonderful things from him that will reach far beyond AI. (So, way to go, Jason – I’m old enough to be your Mom…albeit a young Mom…but you’ve won a fan for life here!)

I came across Philemon 1:5-7 (told you I was reading the Bible again! lol!) and I’m convinced that lil’ Jason Castro is living it…and I am so grateful to him for that. I hope he can keep that fire in his heart in the face of the stress and challenges that he faces in this competition and always remember that God will work all things for his good:

Philemon 1:5-7 (New Life Version)
New Life Version (NLV)
Copyright © 1969 by Christian Literature International

5 It is because I hear of your love and trust in the Lord Jesus and in all the Christians. 6 I pray that our faith together will help you know all the good things you have through Christ Jesus. 7 Your love has given me much joy and comfort. The hearts of the Christians have been made happy by you, Christian brother.

]]> By: Cassidy http://www.morethandodgeball.com/youth-ministry/jason-castro-from-american-idol.html#comment-20424 Cassidy Tue, 25 Mar 2008 22:00:01 +0000 http://www.morethandodgeball.com/?p=3387#comment-20424 Yes, thank you for posting this! I am a HUGE fan of Jason Castro for numerous reasons. One, being his faith and love for the Lord! I loved him the first time I heard him sing, but when I found out he was a Christian...that sold me! I'm hooked for the rest of the season (and as long as he's playing/singing music for that matter!) His humility and genuine character shows through in every performance he does. Thank the Lord for a contestant like JASON! Yes, thank you for posting this! I am a HUGE fan of Jason Castro for numerous reasons. One, being his faith and love for the Lord! I loved him the first time I heard him sing, but when I found out he was a Christian…that sold me! I’m hooked for the rest of the season (and as long as he’s playing/singing music for that matter!) His humility and genuine character shows through in every performance he does. Thank the Lord for a contestant like JASON!

]]> By: Jason Castro — Happy Easter http://www.morethandodgeball.com/youth-ministry/jason-castro-from-american-idol.html#comment-20406 Jason Castro — Happy Easter Mon, 24 Mar 2008 23:09:22 +0000 http://www.morethandodgeball.com/?p=3387#comment-20406 [...] Idol’s Jason Castro attends Easter Sunday service (and [...] [...] Idol’s Jason Castro attends Easter Sunday service (and [...]

]]> By: KJ http://www.morethandodgeball.com/youth-ministry/jason-castro-from-american-idol.html#comment-20407 KJ Mon, 24 Mar 2008 19:34:08 +0000 http://www.morethandodgeball.com/?p=3387#comment-20407 Jen I completely agree with you. I'm an atheist too, and I love Jason and i was kind of like oh...he's really religious...but he's so sweet and if he's that way because of his religion then I'm glad he is :) Jen I completely agree with you. I’m an atheist too, and I love Jason and i was kind of like oh…he’s really religious…but he’s so sweet and if he’s that way because of his religion then I’m glad he is :)

]]> By: JCFAN http://www.morethandodgeball.com/youth-ministry/jason-castro-from-american-idol.html#comment-20414 JCFAN Mon, 24 Mar 2008 18:13:35 +0000 http://www.morethandodgeball.com/?p=3387#comment-20414 Thanks for sharing this... I'm glad he got to go:) Glad to see he got to spend Easter with is family:) I love this guy!!!! Thanks for sharing this… I’m glad he got to go:) Glad to see he got to spend Easter with is family:) I love this guy!!!!

]]> By: dreadheadtimes.com | American Idol made Jason Castro cut his dreadlocks? http://www.morethandodgeball.com/youth-ministry/jason-castro-from-american-idol.html#comment-20408 dreadheadtimes.com | American Idol made Jason Castro cut his dreadlocks? Mon, 24 Mar 2008 17:29:11 +0000 http://www.morethandodgeball.com/?p=3387#comment-20408 [...] Jason Castro cut his dreadlocks. This rumor is false. Pictures from yesterday here. [...] [...] Jason Castro cut his dreadlocks. This rumor is false. Pictures from yesterday here. [...]

]]> By: American Idolist » Archive » Jason Castro Celebrated Easter In Church http://www.morethandodgeball.com/youth-ministry/jason-castro-from-american-idol.html#comment-20410 American Idolist » Archive » Jason Castro Celebrated Easter In Church Mon, 24 Mar 2008 15:39:38 +0000 http://www.morethandodgeball.com/?p=3387#comment-20410 [...] More Than Dodgeball website is reporting that Jason Castro spent Easter Sunday in church.  The blogger for the website [...] [...] More Than Dodgeball website is reporting that Jason Castro spent Easter Sunday in church.  The blogger for the website [...]

]]> By: Nate http://www.morethandodgeball.com/youth-ministry/jason-castro-from-american-idol.html#comment-20409 Nate Mon, 24 Mar 2008 15:13:54 +0000 http://www.morethandodgeball.com/?p=3387#comment-20409 Love jason. He rocks. Thanks for the story. If you're into his dreads you will like this site - http://dreadheadtimes.com/ Vote for Jason!!! Peace. Love jason. He rocks. Thanks for the story.

If you’re into his dreads you will like this site – http://dreadheadtimes.com/

Vote for Jason!!!
Peace.

]]> By: American Idolist » Archive » This Week’s Theme: Songs From The Year You Were Born http://www.morethandodgeball.com/youth-ministry/jason-castro-from-american-idol.html#comment-20412 American Idolist » Archive » This Week’s Theme: Songs From The Year You Were Born Mon, 24 Mar 2008 14:52:52 +0000 http://www.morethandodgeball.com/?p=3387#comment-20412 [...] 21. Will Simon forego any criticisms as a birthday offering? On Easter Sunday, Jason was seen celebrating with his friends and family by going to church and dining at a restaurant. SHARETHIS.addEntry( { title: "This Week’s Theme: Songs From The Year You Were Born", url: [...] [...] 21. Will Simon forego any criticisms as a birthday offering? On Easter Sunday, Jason was seen celebrating with his friends and family by going to church and dining at a restaurant. SHARETHIS.addEntry( { title: “This Week’s Theme: Songs From The Year You Were Born”, url: [...]

]]> By: Terrace Crawford http://www.morethandodgeball.com/youth-ministry/jason-castro-from-american-idol.html#comment-20411 Terrace Crawford Mon, 24 Mar 2008 14:41:59 +0000 http://www.morethandodgeball.com/?p=3387#comment-20411 Oh how cool! I didn't know this about him but that is great. Oh how cool! I didn’t know this about him but that is great.

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