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"From Rejection to Redemption: The Brent Taylor Story"
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Guest: Brent Taylor – Gospel Singer, Songwriter, Pastor, and Mentor
In this deeply moving episode of the Stories to Create Podcast, Cornell Bunting sits down with Brent Taylor, a gospel artist and spiritual leader whose journey is a profound testimony of grace, resilience, and redemption.
Brent's story begins with a powerful act of love—his 13-year-old birth mother placing him for adoption. He was welcomed into the home of Wendy, a devoted Mennonite, and Glenn, a man of mixed Black and Native American heritage from a Pentecostal background. These God-ordained parents raised Brent in a Christian home filled with compassion, strength, and purpose—nurturing not only him but more than 160 foster children over 35 years.
Reflecting on his life, Brent shared,
“We are not the sum of what we’ve been through, but the sum of what God brought us through. We all have a story, but the common thread in all our stories is His grace. His love. His redeeming power. He has walked with us every day of our lives.”
Brent opens up about the challenges of growing up as a mixed-race child in a predominantly white community—facing racism, rejection, and misunderstanding in school. Misdiagnosed and mislabeled, he struggled academically, often being called "stupid" and placed in remedial classes. It wasn't until later he was diagnosed with ADD. But through it all, sports and his vibrant personality gave him an outlet—and his parents’ prayers kept him going.
“I was great at sports and even better with people. Basketball helped me survive school. My personality and my parents’ prayers helped me survive life.”
Even while he wrestled with his identity and acceptance, God never let go.
“When I tried to run, He didn’t let me get far. I struggled with knowing who I was, but God always pulled me back.”
Brent eventually found his refuge at the piano. There, in the quiet moments of songwriting, he found a voice to speak directly to God. Music became his language. Worship became his way of life.
“Worship is more than words—it’s the heart’s action, a lifestyle of love in spirit and truth. It’s our honor displayed to the heart of the Father.”
Despite falling short, facing broken relationships, and battling inner demons, Brent never stopped being pursued by grace.
“He chose me—even when I wouldn’t choose myself. Through all the pain, anger, confusion, and lies, God never left. Through the Holy Spirit, He opened my eyes and my heart.”
Tune in to this powerful episode to hear more of Brent Taylor’s inspiring journey of faith, healing, and calling—and how God’s grace has been the constant thread through it all.
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