#93: Matt Redman On Crafting & Contending For Songs [Podcast]

One of the biggest influences on my worship leading and songwriting is Matt Redman. It was such an honor to catch up with him on the podcast. I don’t know anyone who is a better lyricist with worship songs than Matt Redman. Every word has feeling. Every word makes sense. Every syllable is meticulously placed. […]

One of the biggest influences on my worship leading and songwriting is Matt Redman. It was such an honor to catch up with him on the podcast.

I don’t know anyone who is a better lyricist with worship songs than Matt Redman. Every word has feeling. Every word makes sense. Every syllable is meticulously placed.

This is definitely a songwriting episode. We discuss his songwriting habits, collaborative writing, the new album, and discuss his upbringing.

Unfortunately I was a bit sick during this interview, so you’ll hear that as well

One of Matt’s recent embarrassing moments.

Matt’s painful childhood and how it launched him into his calling.

Why you need to contend for a song in the writing process.

The power of a song in shaping someone’s life.

Matt’s songwriting habits.

The power of co-writing.

Why Matt almost excluded 10,000 Reasons from his album.

The heart behind the new album, Unbroken Praise.

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

Website: Matt Redman

Music: Unbroken Praise by Matt Redman

Music: Rend Collective

Music: Rivers & Robots

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Question: What’s your biggest takeaway from this interview with Matt? Always love to hear from you! You can leave a comment by clicking here.

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