Month: July 2018

Michael Card podcast guest speaker

MICHAEL CARD: Keeping Theology in Your Songwriting

“Let the excellence of your work be your protest” In episode 75, John sits down with veteran songwriter, author, and Bible scholar, Michael Card. Michael has recorded over 37 albums, authored over 27 books, hosted a radio program, and written for a wide range of magazines. While he has penned

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song revolution guest Sue C. Smith

SUE C. SMITH: Courage and Persistence in Songwriting

“This isn’t about what I want to say or what I think, the song has to be about what people want to hear” In Episode 74, John Chisum sits down with veteran songwriter, Sue C. Smith. Sue has written 15 #1 songs, including “Mourning Into Dancing” (The Bowlings) in March

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JONATHAN BROWN: Integrity Music President on Global Worship

The legacy of Integrity Music is unparalleled in the world. Begun as a subscription series out of New Wine Magazine in the 1970’s, the Hosanna! Music series has sold millions of recordings and changed the face of worship forever, becoming the basis upon which hundreds of nations have built their

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JOHN CHISUM: Cowriting – What to Know and What to Bring

“Allow time for a discovery period at the beginning of a co-write” You rarely see a song these days with just one writer. Especially in Christian music and the world of corporate worship. In Episode 72, John goes in depth into the process of co-writing, what it looks like in

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JOSH WILSON: Dreaming Smaller for Greater Impact

“Write what you know. Be as honest as you can and use your experience. Don’t try to be someone else.” In episode 71, John Chisum sits down to chat all things artistry and songwriting with Josh Wilson. This Texas-native started playing piano at nine years old, then took up guitar

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