Said to be the bestselling Christian song ever, “I Can Only Imagine” resonated with fans worldwide. It would be easy to think that MercyMe’s lead singer, Bart Millard, would be set for life, especially after the song he wrote was followed by a movie and a book with the same name.
But the truth is that success, no matter how substantial, doesn’t keep away heartache, pain or depression. The February 2026 releases of the film “I Can Only Imagine 2” and book “Even If: Trusting God Through the Fire” share Millard’s own struggles in those areas — and the power of God’s grace.
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