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CMB 045 : The Songwriting of Sean Carter

01.31.2014 - By Nate Fancher: Songwriter, Christian Music Maker, BloggerPlay

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Today on the podcast I'm delighted to introduce you to Sean Carter. No. Not Shawn Carter. But singer/songwriter and worship leader, Sean Carter.

If you're not already, you’ll be a fan of his after today’s episode. His heart for Jesus and serving others is contagious, and, not only does it come through in his music, but it also comes through in his everyday life.

Here's an overview of what we discussed, along with some links you may enjoy....

Sean's story of faith

Transitioning to becoming a full-time artist

Co-writing and insecurity

The unity of the Spirit in co-writing

Disciplines for songwriters

Writing consistently

Thinking of the people in the church

Becoming a student of other great songs

Ask what are people currently listening to?

The story behind "The Telling"

The Great Divorce

Loving the one that you tell, not the the telling of it

The story of the song "Passion Song"

GMA Immerse 2012 Songwriter of the Year

The Emerging Sound - Jennie Lee Riddle

Child like creativity that pleases God

Heart check

Links for Sean

Official website

"The Telling" on iTunes

Facebook

Twitter

YouTube

Instagram

Sean with The Emerging Sound

What Sean Is Currently Listening To

Sleeping At Last

David Ramirez

Taylor Swift

Aqualung

Caroline Cobb

Jennie Lee Riddle

Other Items Mentioned

The Emerging Sound

Rick Cua interview

Frances Havergal

C.S. Lewis quote from The Great Divorce (Look in the song description at Soundcloud).

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