In this episode of Make It Share It, Lauren Chandler shares the vulnerable journey behind her worship song "Praise Him," from initial inspiration to live recording.

Lauren wrote the song as a gift for her children—something they could carry throughout their lives to remind them to praise God in every season. What started as a simple lullaby-like melody evolved through multiple iterations, including a tough moment when she first shared the unfinished song with a group and battled her fear of not being "good enough."

We discuss the critical role of feedback and collaboration, including how Nathan Nockels helped unlock the final chorus, Michael Bleecker championed the song's potential, and Grant McCurdy encouraged the unique value of the live worship recording.

Lauren shares a powerful moment watching a grieving mother worship through the song's lyrics about praising God even when the harvest’s yield is lost. The episode concludes with Lauren connecting the song to A.W. Tozer's concept of "The Sacrament of Living"—that every creative moment can be an act of worship and priestly ministry.

Links To Resources Mentioned In The Show

The Pursuit of God

Adorning The Dark

Chapters

00:00 Intro

03:42 Inspiration and Creative Endeavors

06:31 The Birth of 'Praise Him'

09:08 Songwriting Process and Vulnerability

11:51 Feedback and Collaboration in Music

17:39 Recording and Releasing 'Praise Him'

20:29 The Impact of Music on Worship

23:04 Navigating the Music Industry

28:48 Embracing Authentic Worship Sound

30:40 The Value of Different Worship Models

32:20 Navigating the Inner Critic in Creativity

33:30 The Courage to Create and Share

40:26 The Evolution of Praise Him

44:49 Finding God in Everyday Moments

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