#168: Sara Groves on The Artist’s Calling, Truth Telling, & Hymns [Podcast]

Music has always been a very necessary part of my life.” – Sara Groves It’s an honor to welcome one of my favorite songwriters to the show today. For years Sara has written honest, delicate, vulnerable songs. In this interview we talk about the new record, Art House North, vulnerability, art, songwriting process, and more! […]

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Music has always been a very necessary part of my life.” – Sara Groves

It’s an honor to welcome one of my favorite songwriters to the show today. For years Sara has written honest, delicate, vulnerable songs.

In this interview we talk about the new record, Art House North, vulnerability, art, songwriting process, and more!

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Fiber Art
How to keep your art fresh
Why artists have to deal with the inner critic
Why artists are called to be contemplative
The struggle of depression
Derek Webb and vulnerability in songwriting
Telling the truth
How Sara has grown in her lyric writing
When to be “straight on” and when to be more “artistic” as a writer
Why Sara’s Baldwin piano is so special to her
The influence of Charlie Peacock
The story & vision behind Troy & Sara’s Art House North

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

Show Sponsor: Coresound Pads
Music: Abide With Me by Sara Groves
Music: Floodplain by Sara Groves
Website: Art House North
Twitter: @grovesroad

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