#37: David Gungor of The Brilliance - Musical Empathy, Psychedelic Research Studies, and the Difference Between Craftspeople & Tastemakers

David Gungor is an artist, songwriter, pastor, speaker, and music producer based in New York City with his wife Kate and their four children. David is half of The Brilliance — a band that creates art that inspires empathy. Their acoustic-electronic, symphonic-pop songs invite you to step outside yourself; to see the world through the eyes of the other, the stranger, those you may consider your enemy. The Brilliance sound spans too many genres to count - but it all works together to create an environment for self-reflection and hope for peace.David produces music and podcasts and has a studio in New York City. He has pastored at Good Shepherd New York for over 10 years and has worked extensively with the Peacemaking Organization, Telos. The Brilliance also has worked with Narrative 4, a global organization headed up by some of the world's most renowned and influential authors, artists, and community leaders who have come together to promote empathy through the exchange of stories. David also leads workshops on creativity and songwriting and is a Mentor for the Trinity-Leadership Fellows. In this episode, David talks about the ways in which The Brilliance seeks to inspire empathy, shares some profound thoughts on craftspeople and tastemakers (and how these two types of artists can collaborate and inspire each other), tells the powerful story behind the song "Just Be", and a whole lot more. Website: https://www.davidgungor.comThe Brilliance Website: http://thebrilliancemusic.comInstagram: @thebrilliancemusic