Alexander Hitchens | Producer & Composer

 Grammy & Emmy winning Alexander Hitchens, (Producer & Composer) seeks the intersection of faith, creativity, and community. They discuss the importance of authenticity in creative work, the role of the Holy Spirit in the creative process, and how ambition should be rooted in a calling to love others. Hitchens shares insights on balancing his roles as an artist and community leader, the impact of parenting on his creativity, and how he defines success in his work. The conversation emphasizes the need for vulnerability in art and the importance of nurturing relationships in the creative industry.

 

Takeaways

- Community is essential for authenticity in creative life.
- The Holy Spirit plays a significant role in the creative process.
- Ambition should be rooted in a calling to love others.
- Art comes from a vulnerable space and deep conversations.
- Balancing roles as an artist and community leader is crucial.
- Parenting has changed the way I approach creativity.
- Success is defined by faithfulness and obedience to one's calling.
- Intentionality in relationships enhances creative work.
- Regularly taking inventory of ambition is important.
- Art can be a powerful means of witnessing and sharing faith.

 

Chapters

• (00:00:02) - Podcast Launch: Art and Faith
• (00:00:57) - Alexander Hitchens on Lorraine
• (00:02:23) - What LA Christians Want You to Know
• (00:03:09) - Does the Holy Spirit Play a Role in Your Writing?
• (00:05:30) - Mixed Blessings: Working in a Christian Music Studio
• (00:08:26) - Lecrae on Ambition
• (00:11:40) - Talking About Relationships as a Producer
• (00:14:08) - Mixing Christian Artists and Non-Christian Artists
• (00:19:19) - Caleb on the Definition of Christian Art
• (00:23:01) - In the Elevator With Tim Keller
• (00:23:48) - Reality LA Pastor and His Wife on Contradiction
• (00:28:31) - Caleb on His Personal Growth
• (00:30:46) - Has Becoming a Father Changed Your Relationship With Your Work?
• (00:33:42) - How Having Kids Affects Your Art
• (00:35:53) - In the Elevator With Alex
• (00:37:35) - What is the type of project that you would still love to be
• (00:38:53) - Be a Good Steward To Your Body
• (00:42:11) - What's Success in Your Art?
• (00:43:14) - How to Create the World
• (00:44:38) - Alex Hitchens on Praying For His Family