In this podcast, Dave Barnes and Jon McLaughlin are joined by Phil Wickham, an incredible musician with a majestic voice. They discuss Phil's musical journey, including overcoming a career-ending injury. They also talk about his dad's wise musical advice, starting to lead worship at 13, and they have a Dadville First!
The podcast guest experienced a transformative moment at a community conference where he received unexpected affirmation and support, shifting his perspective on his identity and worth.
The guest gained a renewed sense of perspective on his identity, finding freedom from the pressure of meeting expectations and a deeper understanding of the value he possesses as a child of God.
During the recovery process, the guest embraced his unique style and learned to trust his instincts when writing songs, focusing on what truly brought him joy and resonated with him.
Deep dives
Facing Uncertainty: Navigating a Throat Surgery
Going through a vocal cord surgery in his early teens, the podcast guest talks about the fear and uncertainty that came with the procedure. He shares the experience of being told he may lose control over his voice and the potential impact on his singing career. During the period of vocal rest and recovery, he faced moments of bitterness and loss of identity, realizing how much he valued being known for his singing ability. However, a transformative moment came when he received unexpected affirmation and support from a community conference centered around the theme of identity. From that moment on, his perspective shifted, and he embraced the idea that his worth is not solely tied to his singing ability, but in his identity as a beloved son of God.
Renewed Perspective: Embracing a Personal Identity
Following the transformative experience at the community conference, the podcast guest gained a renewed sense of perspective regarding his identity. He shares the realization that his worth does not solely depend on his singing talent or the success of his career, but rather on his relationship with God and the unique gifts and experiences he brings to the world. With this new perspective, he found freedom from the pressure of meeting expectations and a deeper understanding of the value he possesses as a child of God. This revelation brought him joy and a sense of purpose moving forward.
Reconnecting with Passion: Writing and Singing from the Heart
During the recovery process, the podcast guest grappled with the fear of losing the ability to sing and create music. However, he discovered that his true passion and creativity were rooted in writing and singing from the heart, rather than striving to meet certain expectations or conforming to a specific genre. He learned to trust his instincts and follow his own joy when writing songs, focusing on what truly resonated with him and made him excited to share his music. Instead of trying to fit into a mold, he embraced his unique style and the connection he felt with his songs, allowing them to resonate with others in a genuine and authentic way.
Finding Value Beyond Singing: Embracing a New Perspective
Through the challenging experience of vocal cord surgery and recovery, the podcast guest gained a broader perspective on his value and worth as an individual. He realized that his identity and purpose extended beyond his singing ability and career success. He no longer placed his self-worth solely on external validation, but rather on his faith, relationships, and personal growth. This realization brought him a sense of freedom and a deeper understanding of his purpose in life, leading him to find joy and fulfillment in areas beyond his singing career.
A Turning Point in Life and Faith
The podcast episode explores a significant moment in the speaker's life when they faced the possibility of losing their voice and how it transformed their perspective. It became a turning point that led to a deeper joy, a shift in priorities, and a greater trust in God's plans.
The Power of Consistent Faith
The speaker reflects on the impact of their parents' consistent and faithful pursuit of their faith. Seeing their parents' unwavering devotion to Jesus instilled in them a strong belief in God's love, which they aspire to pass on to their own children by living out their faith sincerely and letting God lead their lives.
Let's get this right out of the way. We spend an abnormal amount of time talking about Phil Wickham's hair. It's majestic. Anyways, Phil is an incredible musician with a voice that we are all thankful exists in this world. Listen in as Phil shares stories about his dad offering some wise musical advice, how he started to lead worship at 13(!), and how he overcame a nearly career-ending injury. Also, we have a Dadville First! (You have to listen to find out).
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