From Athlete to Wheelchair - Garrett Russell of Silent Planet 

he should write a biography. this man is such an inspiration, and i think i speak for everyone who knows him when i say that. thank you so much garrett.

I have been listening to this Silent Planet for only about 3 months now. I've been an opiate addict for 15 years with the last 5 being pretty much excessively heroin. I've seen numerous interviews with Garrett, jam his band and I've read through his lyrics a bunch. He also puts references for a lot of the lines he writes in his lyrics so when you read them you get a deeper understanding of what he is saying. I have been really trying to listen to what Garrett has been saying to me and I just have to say that God has been speaking through Garrett, using his words, and using those references in his lyrics to speak to me when I was far from wanting to hear what was being said. But then when I started to listen to what God was saying through Garrett's writing then all of the chaos in my life calmed and God's grace and love poured over me. I began to read God's word, almost by accident, when reading through Garrett's lyrics and he would reference a Bible verse I would look it up. I began to dig deeper and I began really feeling like I was reading God's word for the first time. Even though I was raised in a Christian family and went to a Christian school I have always hated religion especially Christianity. I realize now that I never truly understood what Christianity was, who Jesus really is, and what He has done for me. I have a long way to go in my recovery from opiates but my new walk getting to know Jesus and finding out what Christianity truly is about is the best thing that has ever happened to me. My life finally has substance and meaning now. My heart was hardened by the world before God softened it by showing me His grace. Now if you knew me then you would understand how insane that sounds coming from me but I'm a new man. I'm not the same anymore. Jesus has changed me and I believe that I'm a child of God and that Jesus died for me so that I can truly live. Without sounding ridiculous and cliche (that's even cliche) but I'm struggling to put the right words together to explain what God has done for me through Silent Planet during these 3 months of my recovery and brand new walk with Jesus. Idk if Garrett reads any comments from these old interviews on RU-vid but if he does and he is reading this then I just gotta say that: God has blessed you with a beautiful gift of expression. The words God puts on your heart and the talent He has blessed you with truly reaches out to get the attention of His lost children. Thank you for expressing yourself and your faith in God with us. Your words give me an insight into what God has placed in all of our hearts. It helps me to understand myself a bit better. I've begun a truly amazing journey and relationship with Jesus now and I've never felt this free and happy. God Bless you guys. Y'all are awesome and I look forward to catching a show this year when y'all come through TX. (Sorry this comment was so long but this has been a long time coming) 😂🙏

Garrett is such an inspiration, His band is awesome and the lyrics are amazing.

That Wolves at the Gate shirt tho!!!

I just want to meet up with Garrett and give him a hug and tell him how awesome he is and how much of an inspiration he is to me. May God bless Garrett and continue to strengthen his path on this earth.

my heart is so happy that this video is nearly 2 years old and there still isnt a single dislike. everyone likes Garrett

Garrett is one of the coolest guys on 'planet'.

By far, this is my favorite writer to date...Someone who takes from Medieval Italian literature, Ancient Greek mythology, 18th century pop culture, etc. in the same song.

Um. This video made me cry.

Garrett is a precious baby too pure for this world

The message he spoke to me was Even if you have a physical disability or something that stopped your joy to live There is alway hope You can love and live Without that body part, you still have other parts that create works of art He created songs, I'm happy he got to spread his Beautiful message to everyone and me THANK YOU

God is good.

Garrett is such a wonderful man. His words are full of such passion and compassion. I truly and deeply love this band. I'm glad I discovered Silent Planet.

Incredible story. I've met this fantastic guy, and seen SP live a number of times! Living such a privileged life, I never really thought about the global struggle for survival millions of other people go through. After I went on a church missions trip to Haiti this previous summer, it has seriously opened my eyes to so much more in the world.

Garrett is the most genuine person in the metalcore scene

Wow I gotta say Garrett is really inspiring. I feel like I can relate to him. Sometimes joy can be sucked out of life, but just being alive is a blessing in itself

I feel you, Garrett, Im in a really similar situation. I broke my left leg in the beginning of summer in 3 places and in also 16 lol. Im recovering currently but this injury has taken a lot of possibilities and basically advantages from me but your story inspires me to go on and it makes me realize that this is only temporary. At least it's an experience that I can learn from to help others in the future. Thank you so much ❤️

honestly I tried but I couldn't help but cry like Garret is an amazing guy to talk to and his stories are the best

WOLVES AT THE GATE SHIRT FOR THE WIN

So encouraging!!! I'm almost going through the same thing right now. Both of my hands are sick, and i am a whole-heart musician, its like a part of me is dying. But look what god made of you, so awesome!

Wow. Stunning testimony and such beautiful transparency. Thanks for sharing! (Love the Wolves At The Gate shirt too!)

The lord is working thru you brother

I want to have people like him around me

This video has helped me so much and on so many occassions, where I felt the pain I was facing was too much. God bless Garrett and Long live Silent Planet

Brought me to tears 😭 brilliant and amazing story👍👍😀🤘😀

thank you so much thank you

Bless this guy, love his heart and testimony!

amazing, truly insightful and uplifting.

i was going to go to their show last thursday but my mom didnt let me. i wish i saw you guys i love you guys

You are an inspiration!

This is a inspiring story, it gives new perspective

this is just amazing, i hope i can meet these guys soon

This band is simply incredible. If you guys keep up the good work I'd be shocked if you don't find tons of success and popularity. The Night That God Slept was my favorite album of 2014. Thanks for the inspiring lyrics, epic drops, and oh so sexy screams.

I met him 16.04. 16 in Germany very great person ! And we speak together but i dont Know he was in a weelchair .My Man is also in a weelchair but he cant walk .we have kids and we are happy together !

This interview was done at the white rabbit in San Antonio. Nice

I want to create a new Google account just so I can come back here and like this again.

When I started watching this rain was slowly building up, goddamn Garret you're amazing.

Beautiful

I absolutely love this man

Love this guy.

WHO DISLIKED THIS

Mike Hranica and Garrett should definitely make a song together! that would be the best

I have to check out this band

I bet he still gotta nice jumper tho

it sucks i was the same when i tore my ACL in football

I'm thinking he's wearing a Wolves at the Gate shirt!!!

What's the music during in this video ?

What did he have that did that to his bones?

is this at the white rabbit?!

Garrett has better hair than my sister

self god

sorry my englisch is not so good..

Anyone else recognize the drumming on in the back round? Aaron Gillespie beat...

does anyone else think he kinda looks like Megan Fox?

These guys make solid tunes and seem very tight live but Christians make me sick with crediting god for any hard work or life change they make. Have a bit of pride and open your eyes, god didn't fix this, you did

This band is great but hes delusional. there's no god lol