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Most hymns I love are penned by people who are suffering. This is apt material for a record that is a meditation on the poor in spirit.” – Audrey Assad
Today’s show is an amazing conversation with Audrey Assad. If you’re not familiar with Audrey, take a minute and watch this video. I’ve had this on repeat for a few weeks and just love it.
Audrey is a powerful singer/songwriter, worship leader, & author. This conversation is fun as we dive into her creative process, the business side of being an independent artist, her new hymns record, and so much more.
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In this Episode You’ll Hear More About:
- The difference between writing a book and writing songs.
- Audrey’s church upbringing and what that taught her.
- How to develop confidence to do what God has called you to do.
- What it takes to build a career in music.
- Tips for optimizing social media.
- Why Audrey’s Catholic faith is so important to her.
- The heart and story behind Audrey’s new hymns record, Inheritance.
- The challenging story behind the song “Even Unto Death”
- The era of “arena rock” worship and why it works.
- Audrey’s favorite worship songs
Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
- Show Sponsor: Learn Worship Keys
- Website: Audrey Assad
- Music: Inheritance by Audrey Assad
- Music: Fortunate Fall by Audrey Assad
- Website: Tenth Avenue North
- Book: Interior Castle by Teresa of Avila
- Book: 30 Days with Teresa of Avila by Daniel Burke & Anthony Lilles
- Book: Entering the Silence (The Journals of Thomas Merton) by Thomas Merton
- Music: Amanda Cook
- Video: Mercy by Amanda Cook
- Video: Death in His Grave
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Roxanne says
Don’t forget about “For The Life Of The World” by Fr. Alexander Schmemman! 🙂