Category: Songwriting Mindset

Why Every Singer Songwriter Should Know Andrew Ripp

I discovered singer songwriter Andrew Ripp a few years ago doing an “iTunes Sweep” and was immediately smitten with his southern roots rock sound. Once I got deeper into his lyrics, I was in full-blown, gushy love. Now that I’ve had him on our podcast, I’ve confirmed the depth and

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Serious Yuks with Singer Songwriter Tim Timmons

Although I’ve loved every interview we’ve done on the podcast, I don’t think I’ve laughed so much with anyone as much as with singer songwriter, Tim Timmons. Bethel Music’s Chris McClarney may be a close second, but Tim was hilarious, which is kind of ironic for this husband and father

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Staying Encouraged as an Aspiring Songwriter

Songwriting can be a lonely sport. Anyone who’s been at it for any length of time will tell you that, unless they cowrite exclusively, the pursuit of fresh ideas, the many hours honing memorable lyrics and killer melodies can be quite challenging and sometimes the inspiration to do it can

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The Sin of Comparison with Jesus Culture’s Chris McClarney

This week on The Song Revolution Podcast, I had the very fun opportunity to interview global worship leader and songwriter, Chris McClarney. Chris got his start at 14-years old here in Nashville leading worship for his youth group and was encouraged by his mentors, Travis Cottrell and Benji Cowart, both

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Getting Real with Jason Gray

There’s a lot more to CCM Artist Jason Gray than meets the eye. Yes, more than the great radio airplay songs, the touring and concerts, and the lifestyle of a popular musician. Jason Gray is the real deal. In this encore episode of The Song Revolution Podcast, Jason gets real

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LINDA DOANE: Music, Faith, and Stage Four Cancer

This week on the Song Revolution Podcast, I interviewed miraculous cancer survivor and CCM Artist, Linda Doane. Linda’s testimony is one of faith and perseverance in the face of a terminal death sentence and of the ministry that is being birthed from her story. You may not have been given

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