Jesus Calling: Stories of Faith

Jesus Calling: Stories of Faith

Jesus Calling

Country Music & Faith: The Stage, the Songs, and the Soul

July 13, 2023   ●   39 min

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In celebration of CMA Fest 2023—a country music festival that takes place in Nashville, Tennessee—we’ve got a special episode showcasing country music and faith. We’ll revisit some favorite episodes from country singers who share their stories of heartache, joy, struggles and success–—and how they trusted God through it all, including interviews with Brett Young, Lathan Warlick, Tayla Lynn, Granger & Amber Smith, Reba McEntire with her sisters Susie and Alice, and Travis Tritt.

 

Links, Products, and Resources Mentioned:

Jesus Calling Podcast

Jesus Calling

Jesus Always

Jesus Listens

Past interviews: Larry Fleet, Lauren Alaina, Randy and Mary Travis, Aaron Tippin, Gary LeVox

Upcoming interview: Philip Yancey

CMA Fest 2023

Samaritan’s Purse: https://sampur.se/44HesSt 

 

Brett Young

 

Lathan Warlick

Luke 15 NIV

 

Tayla Lynn

Loretta Lynn

Coal Miner's Daughter

 

Granger & Amber Smith

 

Travis Tritt

“Everything Is Beautiful”

Carlos Santana 

Ray Charles

Eagles 

Common Thread

 

Reba McEntire with her sisters Susie and Alice

Opry 

 

Interview Quotes:

“I moved to Nashville and God said, ‘Here you go, here's your career.’ And from that moment on, I made writing songs important and I made being authentic in my songwriting important, because I feel like that is the only way to connect with your fans.” - Brett Young

“God was calling me to be a light out int

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