John Mark McMillan

John Mark McMillan, a seasoned musician and songwriter with over 20 years in the industry, shares his insights on merging art with business while maintaining authenticity. The discussion covers the challenges of promoting creativity without feeling like a sellout. John explores the importance of emotional connections in music and effective communication in marketing. He emphasizes the balance of control and surrender in songwriting, revealing how vulnerability can lead to impactful art that resonates deeply with audiences.

John Mark McMillan discusses his experiences in Japan, the concept of Deep Magic in life, and the influence of environment on music. The conversation also touches on technology in music production and finding magic in everyday parenting moments.

This is our FOURTH episode of our faith series and it’s with my great friend, John Mark McMillan. I have had the honor of touring with him and have been SO impacted by his mind and ability to question things and allow God to be so much bigger than we all imagined… We dig deep into the relationship between music and our relationship with God….  And if you have ever questioned why God allows pain and suffering, you do NOT want to miss what John Mark has to say about that in this one!!! ____ Listen to Roaring Thunder HERE: https://songwhip.com/johnmarkmcmillan/roaring-thunder-live Follow John Mark on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/johnmarkmcmillan/ Follow John Mark on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/johnmarkmc _____ You can find me on Instagram (@loswhit) here: https://bit.ly/CarlosIGNotes Get tickets to see me and my friend Annie F. Downs on the Here For You Tour this summer!!! Get access to all 13 dates HERE: https://bit.ly/CarlosTour Purchase your copy of my new book, How to Human, HERE: https://bit.ly/HowtoHumanNotes Let’s keep in touch! Sign up for my newsletter to be the first to hear ALL my updates. https://bit.ly/MasFamiliaNotes _____ SUNDAYS: Get 35% off your first order of Sundays. Go to SundaysForDogs.com/HUMANHOPE or use code HUMANHOPE at checkout. … AIR DOCTOR: head to airdoctorpro.com and use promo code  and HUMANHOPE depending on the model, you’ll receive UP TO 39% off or UP TO $300 off! Lock this special offer by going to AIRDOCTORPRO.COM and use promo code HUMANHOPE … TUTAPONA: Give $15 per month for 15 months to help put 3 adults or children who have lived through armed conflict through one of Tutapona’s mental health programs. Give at https://www.tutapona.com/give15 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join musician and songwriter John Mark McMillan, who brings over 20 years of experience and 10 albums, as he delves into the art of authentic promotion. He discusses the struggle of sharing art without feeling like a sellout and the emotional connections that music fosters. John shares insights on merging creativity with business, emphasizing vulnerability and storytelling in engaging audiences. Discover how he navigates the dynamic between artistic freedom and audience connection, ultimately leading to a genuine impact.

John Mark McMillan and Adam discuss wisdom for young creators, importance of vulnerability and building a team. They delve into the role of ritual in creating moments of deep magic through music. Exploring authenticity, long-term success, and unifying power of music in connecting with listeners.