JOHN CHISUM: Develop Your Mission as a Songwriter

Song Revolution Podcast – Season 3   Hosts: John Chisum & Bryant Urich   Episode Title: Develop Your Mission as a Songwriter   Episode Summary: In this episode of Song Revolution, hosts John Chisum and Bryant Urich continue the conversation on finding and developing your mission as a Christian songwriter and artist. Many songwriters feel called to share their music, but struggle with clarity on who they're writing for and how to effectively reach their audience. John and Bryant break down the importance of defining your mission, building a support network, and investing in your craft to take your songwriting and artistry to the next level. They also discuss the various NCS programs available to help songwriters grow—from the One Song Challenge to full-scale Artist Development.   What You'll Learn in This Episode: How to clarify your mission as a songwriter and artist The importance of writing with intentionality Why developing your audience and support network is key How to avoid costly production mistakes by refining your songs first The step-by-step process of going from songwriter to artist How NCS coaching can help you fast-track your growth   Key Moments: [02:49] – Finding your mission: Why clarity matters [05:53] – Defining your audience and writing with purpose [10:27] – What we can learn from artists like Lauren Daigle & Newsboys [15:40] – The value of community and mentorship in songwriting [19:49] – NCS Community: 52 weeks of coaching and collaboration [21:36] – Deep-dive into the Pro Song Mastery Group Coaching program [26:10] – Why great songwriting matters more than expensive production [31:28] – Real-life transformation: How coaching helps songwriters discover their calling [38:17] – Investing in your artistry: How to launch your career the right way   Get Involved with NCS: NCS 2025 Songwriting Challenge – Get the free guide & grow your songwriting skills this year! https://courses.nashvillechristiansongwriters.com/challenge2025   NCS Community Membership – 52 weeks of access to the right music industry professionals. Join today!  https://www.nashvillechristiansongwriters.com/community/   NCS Collective: https://www.nashvillechristiansongwriters.com/ncs-collective/   Connect With Us: Website: NashvilleChristianSongwriters.com   Support the Show: If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a review and share it with your fellow songwriters!