Mandisa shares why she gave up the flute for singing, how she went from a background singer to American Idol, how losing her friend made her angry at God, fall into a deep three-year depression, and have suicidal thoughts, why a bunch of sticky notes on her car caused an intervention, and what song on "Out Of The Dark" was inspired by a phone call from her brother.

"More Than The Music" is a weekly podcast hosted by WAY-FM Evening On-Air Personality, Justin Paul. Each week, hear the stories behind the songs of your favorite Christian artists.

Listen to Justin Paul weeknights at 8/7c with the WAY-FM App.

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