Culture Matters Psalms & Songwriting
Sep 9, 2025
Join worship leader and songwriter John Marc Kohl as he takes us through his unique songwriting journey, starting from choir notes to heartfelt creations. He discusses the delicate balance between inspiration and excellence, and the vulnerability of sharing one's art. Tymarcus recalls rediscovering his passion for hip hop through grief and community support. They explore what makes a song resonate—honesty, craftsmanship, and collaboration—emphasizing that true creativity is about connecting with others and revealing deeper truths.
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How Songwriting Found John Marc
- John Marc Kohl learned songwriting from his mom's church choir class and became obsessed with writing songs.
- He and a friend joked they were 'song psychos' working on songs at 4 a.m., showing early passion and persistence.
Grief Pushed Tymarcus To Share
- Tymarcus Ragland grew up scribbling rap lyrics and only began sharing publicly after a cousin encouraged him following a season of grief.
- That encouragement shifted him from private writer to an artist willing to release work and collaborate.
Close The 'Gap' By Doing The Work
- John Marc explains Ira Glass's 'gap' between taste and ability as the main obstacle for creatives.
- Closing the gap requires doing lots of imperfect work until your skill matches your taste.
