“Throughout our process we’ve learned what it feels like when friends carry the weight with you. And the only way to get there is to be vulnerable and let other people into your struggle. If they don’t know, they can’t lift it.”
This week on The Song Revolution Podcast, John Chisum talks about authenticity with singer-songwriter Andrew Ripp. Andrew recently released The Heart, the first half of a new album, The Heart & The Soul. His music is full of strong hooks, and is written in a very lyric forward manner. While he is an extremely talented artist, this interview is full of wisdom about family, forgiveness, vulnerability, and being more than a conqueror!
“If I want God’s dream over my life rather than mine, I have to be willing to let go of everything I know. Learning how to rest and quiet the noise has done wonders in my life. We have to learn how to get quiet.”
Andrew feels passionately about the importance of vulnerability. He and John talk about Andrew’s journey to overcome alcoholism, and how he triumphed over this addiction and gained greater strength and perspective. His thoughts regarding the strength found in the midst of surrender are challenging and truly inspiring. There are times when we surrender is necessary to make space for something new.
Andrew’s surrender led the way to freedom, and new opportunity. Listen in to hear more about Andrew’s life, lessons he has learned as a husband and artist, and how he and his wife abruptly entered the realm of parenthood just a couple of months ago!
“With themes in songs, I don’t really think about it while I’m writing them. Sometimes songwriters try to write the song, instead of waiting for the song to reveal itself. The best songs come when they unfold, and you just get out of the way.”
Some topics we talk about in this episode:
- Introduction // Guest Name – 1:26
- Andrew’s Story – 6:02
- Marriage, Family, and Forgiveness. – 12:17
- The Freedom of Surrender – 29:23
- Andrew’s Journey to Find Freedom From Alcoholism – 33:12
- Andrew’s new EP The Heart – 41:22
- Wrap Up – 48:13
How to get involved
- Join the Successful Christian Songwriters Group on Facebook and continue the discussion!https://www.facebook.com/groups/SuccessfulChristianSongwriters/
- Check out all of the resources for you to become the songwriter you were meant to be at www.nashvillechristiansongwriters.com
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What a great podcast! I love music and there is a songwriter inside of me just waiting to come out! Thanks for the inspiration and resources that are available!
Another great conversation. Thanks much to both of you.
I enjoyed hearing this podcast! I stayed listening the all way through. Hearing Andrew’s testimony convicted me as I’m currently going thru an addiction as well. This podcast needs to be shared with others!
Love this!
Andrew’s music and testimony speak so much of God’s grace and mercy.
His songs Jericho and God Knows (Must Be Love) speak so much truth about God. His new single Rejoice is a celebration of victory in Christ. This podcast needs to be shared with others!
I love. Andrew Ripp praise. Jesus for his gift of music???????????? he can really sing????????????????????????
I love Andrew and somehow knew he was like me!!!
I have recently become a fan of Andrew Ripp while listening to his songs on the radio while driving. I began to research his background and found this podcast. I had said if I could talk to him or write him I would admonish him to keep singing and writing. I knew nothing about your past, alcoholism or other, but I needed to tell you to never doubt that God has a big plan and purpose for you. Your music is anointed and personally ministers to me. I am an 11 year Cancer survivor, a first time Indie author with my cancer story, and a minister. I have been a Born-Again Believer for 42 years and it’s been the best thing that could happen to me. Continue living for the Lord and don’t turn back. Oh and congratulations to you and your wife on the addition to your family. Loved this interview. God bless!!