As Season 2 of Grace at the Fray begins, Jim Lovelady talks with Pastor Scotty Smith exploring his roles as mentor in Nashville's vibrant artistic community and mentee of Jack Miller, shedding light on how these experiences have deepened his understanding of grace. Their heartfelt conversation beautifully navigates the crossroads of art, faith, and personal growth and reveals the power of mentorship to guide us beyond self-concern and into the wild gospel freedom of God's boundless love.

In this episode, they discuss…

• What It's Like to Mentor Artists and Musicians in Nashville [03:37]
• How Mentoring Others Expands Our Understanding of Jesus [10:17]
• Why Art Reflects Who We Are and Who We're Becoming [16:03]
• How Mentorship Challenges Our Perception of Grace [31:14]
• Loss, Grief, and the Enduring Influence of a Mentor [44:58]

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Referenced in this episode:

• Scotty Smith authored 1 John: Relying on the Love of God, Revelation: Hope in the Darkness, and Ephesians: The Love We Long For, all part of The Gospel-Centered Life in the Bible Series
• Jerram Barrs at Covenant Theological Seminary
• When the King Comes Marching In by Richard Mouw 
• The Chronicles of Narnia: The Final Battle by C.S. Lewis
• Serge's Mentored Sonship & Discipleship Lab
• Bible: Proverbs 1:1-4, Ephesians 1, Revelation 21:1-22:6

Credits: 

Our guest was Scotty Smith, author/speaker and founding pastor of Christ Community Church, Franklin, TN. Hosted by Jim Lovelady. Produced by Anna Madsen, Aaron Gray, and Sunny Chi. Music by Tommy L. 

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