Song Revolution with John Chisum

If you know rock and roll, you know NEEDTOBREATHE. Hailing from Possum Kingdom, SC, this trio of hard rocking musicians have been at it for two decades and counting, straddling Christian and mainstream charts with their own blend of Gospel, roots, and pop.

Show host, John Chisum, sat down recently with the band’s founder and frontman, Bear Rinehart, not long after the birth of Bear’s third child, to talk about the backstories of their new album Out of Body and the new normal they’re in with the departure of Bear’s brother Bo from the group.

NEEDTOBREATHE has won 16 GMA Dove Awards, have been nominated for Grammys, and are a platinum-certified band with over 1M albums sold. They have a solid fan base and have toured with the likes of Tim McGraw & Faith Hill and Taylor Swift. Their 2013 rockumentary Prove the Poets Wrong is a must-see if you’re already a fan or just want to find out more about them.

In this powerful interview, Bear talked a lot about songwriting, demos and production, as well as more intimate subjects like his battle for mental health and how the band has had to come to terms with conflict after he and brother Bo came to a literal brawl after a show a few years back.

Song Revolution with John Chisum is sponsored by Nashville Christian Songwriters, a coaching and resource company dedicated to empowering Christian songwriters worldwide. Along with 150 episodes of the Song Revolution, you can read more about how they come alongside songwriters all over the world to help them write better lyrics and music to ultimately fulfill their calling to promote the Gospel through great songwriting.

Check them out at nashvillechristiansongwriters.com and don’t miss the new course Your Best Songs Now, a self-paced songwriting course with great songwriting insights and a proven process the pros use to crank out hit after hit.

What’s it like to be young 20-somethings in hot pursuit of a Nashville record deal? What does it mean to hang out with some of the best new talent in the city and have open doors with top music producers and publishers?

Find out on this episode of The Song Revolution Podcast with up-and-coming duo Drake and Lucy-Jayne Lanier (Drakeford) as they talk candidly about doors that may, or may not, be opening for them in the music industry and how they’re building a music career one coffee shop at a time.

Along with performing three originals on the show, John Chisum interviews this beautiful and talented young couple to give you insight on:

• What people don’t want to hear when you’re singing on the street
• Writing songs true to yourself
• How fast-paced lyrics capture attention and hold it
• Living out the faith of a full-time music life
• The spiritual power of music
• Life without a booking agent
• Their unique process in hopes of communicating in fresh, relevant ways
• Why authenticity is key to their ministry and songwriting
• How evangelism and relationships are key to knowing Jesus and communicating His love in this culture
• Communicating with “non-Christian” audiences in bars, schools, universities, and other venues
• What it means to build a music ministry from scratch
• How to know when to drop a song from your set
• Competing on the commercial side of things and the process required to grow from amateurs to professionals
• The value of co-writing, mentorship, and receiving critique to improve your perspective and reach more people with your music

Connect with Drakeford on FaceBook at https://www.facebook.com/drakeford.john.1 and on Instagram at @drakeford_music, on Twitter at @Drakeford_ , on Spotify here and on their website at drakefordmusic.com.

Songs included in this podcast are “Stronger Than One,”Never Leave or Forsake Us,” “Chattanooga,” and “Ruins” Words and Music by Drakeford & Lucy-Jayne Lanier. © Copyright by Drake and Lucy-Jayne Lanier. All Rights Reserved.

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Welcome to the Song Revolution podcast! In today's episode, we dive into what it takes to grow in your calling as a worship songwriter. Stepping deeper into your calling as a Christian songwriter requires prayer, self-assessment, and action. By seeking God's guidance, honing your skills, and actively pursuing your passion, you can embark on a fulfilling journey of creating music that touches lives and brings glory to God. Here are three key steps to help you dive into your calling as a Christian songwriter:

• Seek God's guidance: Take time to pray and ask God about your specific mission as a songwriter. Discover who He has called you to reach and the message He wants you to convey through your songs. Understand your target audience, their musical preferences, and where they consume music, in order to create songs that resonate with them.
• Assess your talent and musicality: Evaluate your strengths and weaknesses in writing lyrics, melodies, or playing musical instruments. Identify areas where you need improvement and consider investing in training and education to enhance your songwriting skills. Remember that passion and desire are essential, and with dedication and commitment, you can develop your craft.
• Take action: Don't wait for inspiration to strike; actively engage in the process of songwriting. Start by writing new songs, recording demos, or seeking opportunities to perform or collaborate with other musicians. Trust that as you take steps forward, God will guide and direct your path, opening doors and revealing new opportunities along the way. Embrace the journey and be proactive in pursuing your calling as a Christian songwriter.

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“One thing I always feared is what if this is the last song I ever write, or what if this is the last good idea I ever have, and that’s a lie from the enemy. You’re always going to write another song, and that’s how you should approach co-writes and rewrites and new versions of songs.”

This week on The Song Revolution Podcast, John sat down with professional songwriter and worship leader, Krissy Nordhoff. Krissy is a writer for Integrity Music, a 3 time Dove Award Nominee, and writer of the dynamic worship song, Your Great Name. She has written songs for several artists including Natalie Grant, Mandisa, Aaron Shust, Darlene Zschech, Lauren Daigle, Anthony Evans, and Meredith Andrews. Krissy also has a mentorship program for women called Brave Worship. In the episode, Krissy shares about this program being birthed from her own desire to have a mentor to help her navigate the music industry and her personal life.

“There are several different purposes for songs. Sometimes we just see we want our songs to reach the whole entire world, but that might not be what the Lord has in mind. It might be a song to bless Him, or a song to bless you personally, or something you want to give as a gift.”

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[SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT] Are you a worship songwriter ready to go deeper in your calling and learn how to write worship songs the world would love to sing from the co-writer of the hit worship song, Your Great Name?

NCS is now partnering with Integrity Music songwriter Krissy Nordhoff to offer you a 20% discount for a limited time only on her new Worship Songwriter Mentorship Course!

You will learn:

• How to write worship songs for you and your congregation
• How to maximize your unique Worship Songwriting Personality
• How to co-write with confidence
• Ways to nurture and develop a true heart of worship
• Your own ways to shape powerful worship songs
• The art of giving and receiving helpful songwriting feedback
• The joy of connecting into a great community of worship songwriters

Krissy Nordhoff's heart for God and for mentoring worshiping songwriters is captured in this incredible course and songwriting community, a heart that will be yours as you join her in the Worship Songwriting Mentorship Program.

This offer ends at midnight on October 10th, so use THIS LINK today to get started writing your best worship songs ever!

Check out this week's podcast where John Chisum talks with Krissy about her songwriting journey, her deep desire to mentor younger women in worship and worship songwriting, and learn the story of the massively popular song Your Great Name.

“Our songs may be fighting battles that we never lay our eyes on until we get into heaven. Or we may have a song that trickles out and reaches a heart that we never knew and changes a life. We can never underestimate the power of song.”

Some topics we talk about in this episode:

• Introduction // Krissy Nordhoff - 0:36
• Krissy’s Story - 3:40
• The Progression of “Your Great Name” - 11:02
• Writing, Re-Writing and Revisions - 15:03
• The Song that Changed Krissy’s Life - 19:45
• Writer’s Personality Test - 24:48
• Mentoring and Songwriting - 32:30
• Advice to Beginning Songwriters - 37:38
• Maintaining Humility in the Midst of Success - 41:04
• Worship Writer Mentorship - 45:52
• The Rest of the Story: Your Great Name - 53:55
• Wrap Up - 30:00

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