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Marc James | “Songwriting with a Theological Filter” 12-14-17
#TheologicalFilter
Time: 30m video
Songwriting According to Scripture
As a songwriter, are there times when you struggle expressing your thoughts in creative ways, while also maintaining a strong theological accuracy? How much poetic license can you take as a songwriter and still stay true to God’s Word?Join with Today’s Guest: Marc James
Learn how to write songs that allow you to express poetry and wonder while still staying true to God’s Word.
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LINKS:
http://marcjamesmusic.com
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iaNhk9R5RYw
GUEST BIO:
Marc’s story isn’t conventional. Nor is his creativity. And both combine to make for some truly great music.After giving his life to God in car crash when he was 16, he then embarked on a 2 half year search for meaning which resulted in him reading the bible and becoming a christian in 1994.
Marc became part of the St Albans Vineyard Church where he became an assistant pastor and was one of the leaders of The “Burn Church” an alternative congregation plant made up of mainly young unchurched people..
As a musician has been involved in many projects over the years as a Lead Guitarist and Worship leader, most notably, the first 7 Vineyard UK albums he also wrote and performed the title track of the Album “Surrender” which is now widely sung all over the world.
He has fronted the Rock Band “Verra Cruz” for many years who released 3 albums and toured extensively spreading the message of the gospel into venues and festivals!.
His session credits include, Martin Smith, Tim Hughes, Ben Cantelon, Soul Survivor, Pete Doherty, Graham Kendrick, and Vineyard, Brenton Brown, Stuart Townend ..
Marc Now works as Youth and Student pastor in Three Rivers Church Bedford UK where he also Heads up the worship ministry.
Marc released his 3rd solo album Promise in 2016, produced in portugal by David Nuetell and featuring Brenton Brown it is some of Marc’s strongest material to date.
He has a passion for Unity, the presence of God and communicating Jesus to those who would bother with Church!
FEATURED GUEST’S LINKS:
www.marcjamesmusic.com
QUESTIONS:
1. As a songwriter, what is most important to you about crafting a song?2. How do you work through problems related to the theological filter?
3. What do you do to encourage others in your team about choosing songs that line up with Scripture?
4. Simply, what is your role as a servant and how do you exhibit this in your ministry?
Keystone Thought:
[ctt template=”6″ link=”7Pl1I” via=”no” ] “Sing to the LORD a new song; sing to the LORD, all the earth.” (Psalm 96:1)[/ctt]
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