American Idol has long been a place where rising stars are given a chance to share their talent, their story, and often a message that reaches far beyond the stage. For one contestant, that message was deeply personal, faith-filled, and beautifully Pro-Life.
Hannah Harper is a Christian, a mother, and a singer-songwriter. When she stepped onto the American Idol stage, she performed an original song with a surprising title, “String Cheese.” What followed was a powerful testimony about motherhood, mental health, and God’s purpose for women and families.
In her song, Hannah opened up about her struggle with postpartum depression, something that affects about one in eight women, according to the CDC. She shared a moment many mothers can relate to.
Story continues below.
Don’t miss important Pro-Life stories like this.
>> Get the Pro-Life Weekly Highlight just once a week:
One day, overwhelmed and exhausted, she was sitting on the couch when her older baby boy came up to ask her for help. Feeling stretched thin, she snapped and looked down, only to realize he was simply asking her to open his string cheese.
In that quiet, ordinary moment, Hannah said the Lord showed her something profound. God had placed her exactly where she was meant to be. Motherhood was not a setback or a burden, but the most important ministry she could ever have. That day, she made a decision to surrender her heavy feelings to the Lord and begin pulling herself out of the darkness.
Motherhood is not easy. It demands patience, sacrifice, and constant self-giving. But it is also deeply rewarding. No title, paycheck, or public recognition can compare to the privilege of raising a child, nurturing a tiny life, and watching them grow. Hannah’s song captures that truth with vulnerability and love.
She sings:
“Some days I wanna cry, run away and hide,
But I worry about their every need.
When I’m overwhelmed and touched out,
They come climbin’ up on the couch
Sayin’, ‘Mama, can you open my string cheese?’
And I smile because I know meeting their needs fills my soul,
And being their mama is who I’m meant to be.”
In a culture that often tells women that having children will ruin their lives, derail their careers, and steal their happiness, Hannah offers a better perspective. Parenthood is not something to fear or avoid. It is a calling. It is a ministry. And it is pleasing to God.
Sharing a message like this on a national stage takes courage. But the impact is profound. Countless mothers felt seen in their struggles, young women were reminded that family and motherhood are beautiful, and parents everywhere were encouraged by the simple truth that God sees their sacrifices.
Hannah Harper’s song is a reminder that Life is a gift, motherhood matters, and even the smallest moments, like opening a piece of string cheese, can reflect God’s purpose and grace.
Thank you for reading this story! If you support our Pro-Life ministry, chip in with a life-saving contribution today!
