I can’t tell you how excited I was to sit down with one of my songwriting and worship leading heroes, Martin Smith.
Not only has Martin’s music inspired me as a young worship leader, but he really inspired an entire generation through the music of Delirious.
There was a freedom, a fire, and an innocence about the music that called us to a deeper level.
With the Delirious chapter coming to an end, Martin has now released a solo project of music (with more to come later this year).
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Quotes from the Episode
- “You can get a lot done when you’re in the will of God”
- “The antitheses of cynicism is staying amazed”
- “The Spirit of God in you will always keep you young”
- “As a creative, be intentional about your environment. Your environment speaks to you”
- “The songs are important, but what’s more important is the space in-between”
- “Humor can usher in the presence of God”
- “When you sense God is moving, be slow to move out of it”
- “We’re not just a performing monkey. We shouldn’t be afraid to teach people”
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Oh, in case you wanted to see the music video for Martin’s “Back to the Start”:
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Great interview buddy. I’m sure you were geeking out a little 😉 Interesting what he said about the Spirit of God keeping us young. I don’t think I’ve heard it put that way but its interesting to think of in relation to our forms and styles of worship both in the church and out. That phrase does seem to prioritize the ‘new’ and youthfulness which I don’t think is totally incongruent with Scripture, ie. new wineskins. Anywho, great job!
Thanks, bro. I was a little nervous 😉
I love the fact that here’s a well-known and reputable worship leader saying that he didn’t know what the Lord was doing, what his next steps were, but that he trusted the Lord–he had a relational foundation that enabled him to trust and wait for God to reveal…
So good. Thanks for bringing us this wisdom, David!
“Short answer, I don’t know.”
God is always teaching, and a sign of a great worship leader is someone who is open to the leading of the Holy Spirit. I find myself stuck in ruts sometimes, ruts like what my ideal worship sounds like, or ruts like trying to please unplease-able people.
Thanks for having Martin on your show, and thanks for all you do David!
No problem, Jason! It’s an honor to interview such inspiring people.
David, another great interview. Delirious is THE band that God used in my personal turning point in worship and worship leading. Of course many other bands and artists have inspired me, but Delirious will always have a special place in my heart. Martin’s humility in writing has always touched me. He is not afraid to be brutally honest, no image or status to maintain, when he sings about grace. I have always loved that. The bit about worship leaders needing to teach was interesting. It’s so true. We take it for granted that everyone has had the same journey as we have, but so many have not. We need to mentor and guide during our services as much as we do on practice night.
Great as always, keep them coming.
That really hit me hard too, Daniel. It’s important to explain what is going on because so many people have never been in church before!
LOVE his comment about the “Spirit of Charlie Peacock”…. Brilliant. Great interview David!
Thanks, Nate. Any artists you see currently who have this spirit?
I love the co writing aspect. It takes the focus off the individual and makes a better song.
One of the takeaways I got was the steadfast trust that Martin has in the Lord when there was no plan in place. Just a trust, obedience in God, and continued work (no sitting around, so to speak) to do good.
Thanks Martin for touching upon the team aspect towards this creativity and David for recording this podcast with him.
Awesome interview! I remember Martin saying in an interview, he defined worship as a ”Thank You”–because we are incredibly blessed that God even thought about us in the first place. Worship is saying Thank You and how great He is.
Just obey. Trust in the move of the Holy Spirit.
Good job!
That’s awesome! Love the simplicity of that idea.
Amazing interview! With getting older (ha!) and sometimes feeling out of the youth genre, I love Martin’s comments on how the Spirit of God in us keeps us young. If I am in touch with The Spirit, then I am not out of touch with this generation! Great word!
Well said, Amanda. That’s freeing, isn’t it?