What defines a Christian song? What if a Christian artist does a love song for their spouse, or a secular artist does a song about their faith? Why do we say someone is a 'Christian artist' but not say, for example, 'Christian Optometrist' if they are a believer?
Chris Cleveland is the perfect person to have a conversation with about this! Stars Go Dim didn't start as a "Christian" band although he always was, but now they do operate under that label.
This was a fascinating discussion you don't want to miss!
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Quick reference guide showing some of the things we cover:
00:01:23: Definition of Christian vs Secular music
00:03:21: Discussion on defining terms in music
00:04:01: Discussion around labels and preconceived notions
00:04:28: Chris talks about his songwriting process
00:06:07: Discussion about Christian artists and their music
00:07:12: Analysis of recent trends in Christian music and the "worship song"
00:10:32: Worship music and songwriting
00:13:09: Perceptions and standards in Christian music
00:16:55: Living up to the expectations as a Christian artist
00:21:18: The profound influence of secular artists on Christian music.
00:26:20: Debate on 'Secular' Songs and Artists with Christian Messages
00:26:54: The Spirituality in Songwriting
00:30:15: Analysis of Christian Songs in Mainstream Media
00:31:49: The Importance of Music Selection for Children
00:35:58: Parenting and Music Exposure
00:36:40: The Evolution of Christian Music
00:41:12: Dealing with Public Perceptions and Judgements
00:41:36: Discussion on music tastes and extending grace
00:42:55: Defining thoughts and disagreements within the Christian church
00:45:44: Importance of community in gospel
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