Ben Clark, aka "Banjo Ben," is a bluegrass instrumentalist and teacher who, most notably, played for Taylor Swift in her early days. Ben has an amazing testimony, and a life that has taken him from studying entomology in college to, more recently, taking seminary classes and teaching Sunday School. Ben truly has a heart for the Lord, and we believe you will be both entertained and encouraged by our discussion with him.

0:00 - Introduction
2:10 - About “Banjo Ben” Clark
6:18 - Ben’s faith journey
12:24 - Church attendance vs. authentic faith
23:31 - Ben’s musical life
41:27 - How Ben came to play for Taylor Swift
49:42 - Faith as a traveling musician
1:08:17 - How does God use bad circumstances to do a good work in our lives?
1:19:42 - Ben’s advice for a traveling musician
1:25:39 - Ben’s epic bear story

Scripture References
Genesis 50:20 - As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good, to bring it about that many people should be kept alive, as they are today.
2 Samuel 11:1-12:25 - David and Bathsheba
Romans 8:28 - And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.
Philipians 1:6 - And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.
Hebrews 12:6 - “My son, do not regard lightly the discipline of the Lord, nor be weary when reproved by him. For the Lord disciplines the one he loves, and chastises every son whom he receives.”

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Banjo Ben's website: https://banjobenclark.com