Episode 12- Garrett Russell, Silent Planet

Welcome to the 12th episode of the Power/Less Podcast! Today I talk to Garrett Russell, lyricist and vocalist in the progressive metalcore band, Silent Planet. Garrett and I discuss Christianity and the modern dilemmas of how spirituality, theology, and evangelical aspects are often used for the opposite of what much of spiritual teachings profess. We also talk about political and social issues, the problems of partisanship in the United States, and a host of other issues both related to tensions in and outside of the music industry. Garrett also speaks for the first time on an an aspect of Silent Planet's song, "Alive, As a Housefire" that was written during the height of the 2020 protests, as well as "Native Blood," and how a song he wrote a decade ago really still resonates today. This is probably my favorite episode I've done so far, so I hope you enjoy it! linktr.ee/thepowerlesspod   Follow on all socials (twitter, facebook, TikTok, Instagram, Youtube: @thepowerlesspod follow Garrett on twitter: @SilentGarrett Official band and merch website: https://silentplanetmerch.com/