What if the Christian music industry's biggest wins come from breaking its own rules? Songwriter Ross King reveals the hidden game behind CCM success and why authentic failure beats polished perfection.

Ross has spent 30 years writing for major artists while building his own indie label. He shares why his biggest songs came when he stopped trying to please the industry, how critique became his greatest teacher, and why vulnerability trumps performance in worship.

Key insights: The "home run derby" problem plaguing CCM, finding your creative tribe, and why mega churches might be the wrong size.

For creatives feeling trapped between excellence and authenticity, this conversation offers a different path forward.