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Today we have the opportunity to talk to musician, motivational speaker, and Christian, George Dennehy! You actually may have seen a video that has recently gone viral of him! This is a video of George singing and playing guitar, but he’s playing guitar with his feet because he was born without arms! The Lord has been faithful to help Goerge overcome many obstacles and has taught Him how to persevere and have joy through it all. George has an incredible story and an incredible testimony that I’m so excited for you to get to hear in today’s episode!

Learn more about George at his website and his Youtube channel.

Enjoy the video that recently went viral of George and his song Not Abandoned.

Discussion Questions - Try reflecting on your own or with a group:)

• What were you most encouraged or challenged by from today’s episode?
• Have you ever felt like giving up? What was that like and how are you challenged from what George had to say?
• As believers, how can we approach hardships/difficulties differently than the world?
• How can you have joy in difficult circumstances?
• How can you be faithful and obedient to the Lord in the season you are currently in?

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Today we have the opportunity to talk to Ava Shedd! Ava recently graduated from the University of Cincinnati Conservatory of Music and has recently started a podcast called Fertilize My Faith. We both have a heart for sharing the love of Jesus so today we have a conversation on how we can do that as Christian classical musicians.

Check out Ava's podcast, Fertilize My Faith, here!

Discussion questions - Try reflecting on your own or with a group:)

• How were you most encouraged by Ava’s wisdom and or musical journey today?
• Is Jesus the Lord of your life? Have you relinquished all authority to Him?
• Do you have friends who are pointing you towards Jesus and pour into you? Do you have friends who don’t know Jesus and who you can share Him with?
• How can you practically show off Jesus to the non believing classical musicians around you?
• Do the people around you know that you are a Christian? What are some ways you can make sure they do?
• How have you experienced comparison, gossip, and complaining in the classical music world? How might you approach that in a way that honors God and loves other people?

To engage our hearts in greater worship to Him, check out these songs that relate to this episode!

• The Way I See The World
• He Is Lord
• Lord I Need You
• Your Way's Better

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Today we have the immense privilege of getting to hear from the kindness and wisdom of Sarah Gentry! Sarah has had an extensive violin career, but the Lord used her 2019 cancer diagnosis to teach her many things. She is kind enough to invite us into that and share with us today.

Check out these books that Sarah referenced in today's episode!

• When People Are Big and God Is Small
• The Freedom of Self Forgetfulness

Discussion questions - Try reflecting on your own or with a group:)

• How were you most encouraged by Sarah's story?
• Is Jesus Christ your greatest treasure? If not, what or who is?
• How would you react if you suddenly were unable to play your instrument?
• How might the Lord be drawing you nearer to Himself through this season?
• How can you worship the Lord in the season you are currently in?
• What’s something about the character of God that stood out to you from today’s episode?

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Have you ever wanted to play on your church worship team, but have been intimidated or confused about reading chord charts? For classical musicians trained to read notated music, the idea of improvising can be very scary and very well hold us back from using our musical gifts to serve our local church and worship the Lord. After today's episode, I know you will feel more comfortable with the idea and not be so confused on how you, a classical musician on a classical instrument, can be a valuable member of any worship team!

Discussion Questions - Try reflecting on your own or with a group:)

• What holds you back from serving on your church worship team?
• May God desire you to serve your church and worship Him through using your musical gifts at your local church?
• What needs to happen, what do you need to learn in order to be able to do this? Who is someone who could help you or answer these questions?

To engage our hearts in greater worship to Him, check out these songs that relate to this episode!

The Heart of Worship

Praise to the Lord, the Almighty

Let My Life Be Worship

King of My Heart

Crown Him With Many Crowns

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Nerves? Self doubt? Negative self talk? Fear of failure? As a musician, it is very likely that these feelings are common for you. In today’s episode, we are taking away key points from the book, “The Inner Game of Music” which helps with these types of issues. Although, I thought it would be interesting for me to come along behind these two intelligent authors and infuse their ideas with the Biblical Truth that they never knew was already there.

Discussion Questions - Try discussing on your own or with a group:)

• What interferences are you listening to that affect your performance? How might they externally manifest themselves in your life?
• What are the easiest self 1 voices to let in for you? How might you take those thoughts “captive and make them obedient to Christ?”
• Do you ever relate to Moses in Exodus 3 and 4? What Truths about God could Moses have informed his doubts with?
• Does God expect perfection from us? How does giving yourself permission to fail change the way you play? Why do we not give ourselves permission to fail?
• Do you fear failure more than you fear God? How? What Truths about God help you not fear failure?
• Trusting self vs. trusting God - which is easier for you?
• Do you worry about what other people think of you when you play? Have you been trapped by people pleasing while playing? What Truths from Scripture can help free you from this?

To engage our hearts in greater worship to Him, check out these songs that relate to this episode!

Fear of the Lord by Tommy Walker

Fear of God

Battle Belongs

Surrounded (Fight My Battles)

It Is Well With My Soul

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Happy Holy Week! Today, we are going to take a look at the ever popular hymn, “Nothing But The Blood of Jesus,” as we remember the person and the event that changed the world. Whether you’ve known Jesus almost your whole life or you don’t know Him at all, I hope you listen to this podcast, because there is good news for you today!

Check out this short devotional by John Piper if you desire more clarity on this topic!

Discussion Questions -- Try reflecting on your own or with a group:)

• Have you Admitted, Believed, and Confessed? If yes, what was that like for you? If no, what is standing in your way?
• What is the Lord revealing to you as we have just entered Holy Week and celebrate Good Friday and Easter this week?
• How might you use this special week to reach out to those around you who are not already saved and invite them to hear about Jesus?
• How will you worship this week in light of Jesus’s powerful blood?
• What line from this hymn sticks out to you most and why?
• Have you been tempted to work your way to salvation?
• Have you looked to other things besides Jesus’ blood to make you whole? Explain.
• Are there times you repent but don’t move forward in Jesus’ blood? That you stay in guilt as you think you should? What does this imply that you believe about the blood?
• Are you tired of feeling unworthy, hopeless, or not good enough? Based on today’s podcast, where should you turn?

To engage our hearts in greater worship to Him, check out these songs that relate to this episode!

Nothing But The Blood of Jesus

Thank You Jesus For the Blood

There Is Power In the Blood

The Wonderful Blood

He Lives / Because He Lives

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Have you ever wondered what God thinks about the arts? Today, we are going to get a glimpse into God's heart for the arts through looking at the creation of the Tabernacle (Exodus 31:1-11). This is important to know because the devil has distorted the arts in many ways, but God is in the business of redemption. Will you be faithful to the Lord as an artist in a very god-less field? I know you will leave encouraged by today's episode!


Much of today's episode was inspired by the sermon, "Art For God's Sake," by Dr. Philip Ryken. I would encourage you to listen to it. You may also enjoy Dr. Ryken's book, "Art For God's Sake: A Call to Recover the Arts."

Discussion Questions -- Try reflecting on your own or with a group:)

• What are some of your favorite things that God has created? Thank Him for those things!
• What do you think God believes about the arts?
• What was God’s original intention for the arts?
• How have you seen the devil steal, kill, and destroy the arts?
• God doesn't just have goodness, truth, and beauty in Him... He IS goodness, truth, and beauty. How have you seen or experienced this?
• Is it possible for goodness, truth, and beauty to all exist in art? Do you think this is important? Why?
• What did you learn about God through this podcast?
• Can you think of a time you were encouraged by art that was for God’s sake?
• Are there any Christian artists that you look up to who create excellent art for the glory of God?
• Do you think there are any stigmas about Christian artists or Christian art? What are they? Why do people believe them?
• How can you stand up for Jesus in the arts? How can you be a light in the arts which are right now very dark?

To help engage our hearts in greater worship to Him, check out these songs that relate to this episode!

So Will I (100 Billion X)
All Things Bright and Beautiful
For the Beauty of the Earth
The Goodness of God

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When you play your instrument or perform, are you trying to be a servant or a star? It's a convicting questions for any musician. Today, we look at Jesus' example of servanthood as we break down how we might serve Him and others through our music.

Discussion Questions -- Try reflecting on your own or with a group:)

• Have you ever thought about this world as a counterfeit kingdom? Do you think this is an accurate description? Explain.
• What are some differences between the counterfeit kingdom and God’s Kingdom?
• Do you seek to be a star or a servant through your music?
• Have you ever thought of your music as a way of serving?
• What might be getting in the way of you serving through your music?
• What is an aspect of Jesus’ servanthood that impacts you the most?
• Do you believe that all you have you have only received based on 1 Corinthians 4:7? Do you act like it?
• What do you say when someone compliments you?
• Has someone else’s music served you at any point in your life? Explain.
• What is a way you can serve others with your music?
• How does Jesus’ triumphant second coming widen or grow your perspective?

To help engage our hearts in greater worship to Him, check out these songs that relate to this episode!

• Because of Christ
• King Jesus
• God So Loved
• To God Be the Glory
• In Christ Alone

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