{"product_id":"vintage-1989-petra-x-josh-mcdowell-why-wait-welsh-auditorium-t-shirt-xl-boxy-fit","title":"Vintage 1989 Petra x Josh McDowell Why Wait? Welsh Auditorium T-Shirt XL Boxy Fit","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eA museum-grade artifact of Christian cultural history. This is a rare, one-off localized event tee produced specifically for the October 19, 1989, stop of the \"On Fire\" tour at the \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"193\" data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eWelsh Auditorium in Grand Rapids, Michigan\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eThis shirt represents a unique, high-impact collaboration between the world's biggest Christian rock band, \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"107\" data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003ePetra\u003c\/b\u003e, and legendary apologist \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"138\" data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eJosh McDowell\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\"\u003eFront:\u003c\/b\u003e A vibrant, multi-colored graphic featuring the five members of the \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"74\" data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\"\u003ePetra\u003c\/b\u003e \"On Fire\" era lineup. It integrates the iconic \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"127\" data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\"\u003e\"WHY WAIT?\"\u003c\/b\u003e campaign heart logo and the provocative question: \u003ci data-index-in-node=\"189\" data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\"\u003e\"WHO DO YOU LISTEN TO?\"\u003c\/i\u003e followed by the era-defining social warning: \u003ci data-index-in-node=\"258\" data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\"\u003e\"SEX IN THE AGE OF AIDS\"\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\"\u003eBack:\u003c\/b\u003e A clean, red-text localized graphic providing the specific event details: \u003ci data-index-in-node=\"80\" data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\"\u003e\"PETRA IN CONCERT - WELSH AUDITORIUM - THURSDAY OCTOBER 19, 1989 7:30 PM - GRAND RAPIDS, MI\"\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eThe History \u0026amp; Significance\u003c\/b\u003e In 1989, Josh McDowell teamed up with Petra for a series of events to deliver his \"Why Wait?\" message—a purity campaign that defined a generation. This specific shirt was a localized print only available at the Welsh Auditorium that night. Unlike standard tour merch, one-off prints naming the speaker (McDowell), the specific date, and the social commentary text are nearly impossible to find. Finding this on a \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"440\" data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eJumbo Tee Jay\u003c\/b\u003e blank—highly prized for its heavy-weight quality and \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"507\" data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e24\" x 27\" boxy fit\u003c\/b\u003e—elevates it to the highest tier of \"Jesus Vintage\" collectibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"\u003eTag:\u003c\/b\u003e Jumbo Tee Jay (Made in USA)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e XL\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\"\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/b\u003e 24\" x 27\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\"\u003eEra:\u003c\/b\u003e 1989\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" data-path-to-node=\"9,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"9,4,0\"\u003eStitch:\u003c\/b\u003e Single Stitch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" data-path-to-node=\"9,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"9,5,0\"\u003eEvent:\u003c\/b\u003e Petra \u0026amp; Josh McDowell Live at Welsh Auditorium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" data-path-to-node=\"9,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"9,6,0\"\u003eRarity:\u003c\/b\u003e One-night-only localized print\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e Vintage pre-owned condition. Excellent natural fade and graphic character that captures the energy of 80s arena evangelism.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tee Jays","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46645250916546,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/7115\/5619\/files\/Jesus_Vintage_Tshirt_FeudeDieu_125.png?v=1770244330","url":"https:\/\/jesusvintage.com\/products\/vintage-1989-petra-x-josh-mcdowell-why-wait-welsh-auditorium-t-shirt-xl-boxy-fit","provider":"Feu de Dieu (Fire of God)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}