ANDREW GREER: Songwriting and Storytelling
Song Revolution with John Chisum
Release Date: 09/08/2025
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info_outlineSong Revolution Podcast – Season 3
Episode Title: ANDREW GREER (part 1): Songwriting and Storytelling
Host: John Chisum
Episode Summary:
In this rich and heartfelt conversation, John welcomes singer-songwriter, producer, author, and documentarian Andrew Greer to Song Revolution. From his early days growing up in Texas with music all around him, to his time at Belmont University, and now as a respected artist and filmmaker, Andrew shares how music has always been more than sound—it has been a divine meeting point and a lifelong connection to God.
Andrew opens up about discovering music as collaboration with the Creator, the spiritual weight of art, and how songwriters and storytellers carry the yearning for belonging and acceptance. He and John dive into the mystery of creativity, the intersection of sacred and “secular” art, and the role of music in healing, connection, and co-creation with God.
This first part of the interview also explores Andrew’s reflections on growing up with thoughtful parents, his deep love for liner notes, the importance of songwriting beyond categories, and the spiritual resonance of great artists from Joni Mitchell to Roberta Flack.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- Andrew’s early encounter with music and its connection to faith
- How music serves as collaboration with our Creator
- The difference between original sin and original virtue in shaping our lives
- Why songwriting is about more than “Christian” or “secular” categories
- How great art and music point us toward belonging and acceptance
- Andrew’s insights on the indie music landscape and why it’s a great time for creators
Key Topics & Highlights:
- The spiritual role of music as connection and belonging
- How Andrew discovered a calling for songwriting and storytelling at an early age
- The influence of his parents and church community on shaping his worldview
- Why labeling art as sacred vs. secular often misses the deeper point
- Stories from Andrew’s journey at Belmont University and launching into music
- Insights on how artists like Joni Mitchell, Roberta Flack, and others shaped his perspective
- Why vulnerability and honesty in songwriting resonate more deeply than formulas
Final Takeaway:
At its heart, music is not about categories or success—it is about connection. Whether writing songs, producing stories, or simply listening, music offers us a chance to collaborate with God and remind one another that we belong.
Resources & Links:
Explore Andrew Greer’s work:
https://www.andrew-greer.com/
NashvilleChristianSongwriters.com
Join the NCS 2025 Songwriting Challenge – Download the free 31-page guide
https://courses.nashvillechristiansongwriters.com/challenge2025
Sign up for Free First Monday Songwriting Training
https://courses.nashvillechristiansongwriters.com/training
Explore NCS Community and membership options
https://www.nashvillechristiansongwriters.com/ncs-community
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https://www.nashvillechristiansongwriters.com/ncs-collective/