Summary:

In episode 11, hosts Suzy Yaraei and Molly Williams interview John Mark McMillan! John Mark shares his journey with music, finding his authentic voice, and how he is constantly evolving. He emphasizes the importance of making meaningful music that resonates with both himself and others and shares his perspective on success and the purpose of our gifts. He emphasizes the need for meaningful and authentic expression in order to connect with listeners on a deeper level. Overall, this episode offers valuable insights into John Mark McMillan's musical journey and highlights the importance of authenticity and meaningful expression in worship and music. It encourages listeners to embrace their own unique voice and to use their gifts to serve others. 

SHOW NOTES!

was there a defining moment when you found your voice in music?

“There was not a moment. I am still trying to do that now!”

on creative gifts-

“What you do, ultimately your gift, what you make, exists to serve people. And ultimately, success is not about how good you are but how well you are able to serve people with what you got. However, in order to serve people with an art form you have to make meaningful stuff and for that to happen, it needs to mean something to you first.”

“You learn what it feels like to write a good song. I have to feel it or I don’t know if it’s good or not.”

what is a piece of advice you would give your younger self?

“I would tell my younger self just show up and go to work. I was always looking for shortcuts. Picasso says, ‘Inspiration exists but it has to find you working.’ Don’t be so worried about the outcome, just go to work.”

what would you say to someone who has a musical gift and feels frustrated and overlooked?

most holy moment-

“Learn to do it for the joy. If you do it for the joy, no one can take that away from you- no matter what form of success you have or not. I know so many people who have had a lot of success, and who don’t have the joy anymore. Also- If you find the joy in it, it will be contagious.  

Learn how to fall in love with the process!!!!!”

a thought to end with-

on the person of Jesus: the way, the truth and the life-

“The way is clear. The truth and the life are abstract. The way is simple. Jesus laid out the way. This is how He loved people.”

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