On January 30, 2012, MercyMe posted an audio link for "The Hurt & The Healer" on their official website for 24 hours, giving fans an opportunity to listen to the song before its official release [REF].
On the Billboard Hot Christian Songs chart, "The Hurt & The Healer" debuted at No. 48 for the chart week of March 3, 2012 [REF].