The Piano Guys' Steven Sharp Nelson has lived many people’s dream as he has traveled the world playing the cello. And yet, his journey has been one with many highs and lows that have taught him to trust God and to consecrate each and every performance to Him.

“As incredible as all the views are, as incredible as Carnegie Hall’s stage is, as incomparably sublime as playing in front of the Christ Redeemer statue is, nothing out there is better than being a dad and being a committed husband. Nothing is better than that and I remember that every time I come home from tour and my 7-year-old locks me in this hug I want to live in and says, 'Daddy.’”

Show Notes:

1:30- So You Want Your Kid to Play an Instrument? 10:05- A Tribute to Julie 12:53- Why Teach Your Children to Love Music? 16:00- Unseen Sacrifices and Challenges 19:52- An Opportunity to Trust God 24:18- Witnessing a Mother’s Battle with Cancer 31:19- Attributing Success to the Grace of God 35:58- The People You’ve Prayed Into Your Life 39:18- Annie Schmidt 43:00- “Consecrate Thy Performance” 47:57- What Does It Mean To You To Be “All In” the Gospel of Jesus Christ?

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Steven Sharp Nelson: “That Thy Performance May Be For The Welfare of Thy Soul”