John Cooper of Skillet Discusses New Album, Tour, State of America, Mental Health & More!

John Cooper is the lead vocalist, bassist and founding member of the Christian rock band Skillet.  They have a new album "Revolution" out on November 1st and will be on tour with Seether.  We discuss the new album, moving from a major label to an independent, mental health in America, freedom, Linkin Park's new singer and more! 0:00:00 - Intro0:00:12 - Production & Collaboration on New Album 0:04:14 - Independent Release & Creative Freedom 0:06:08 - Challenges & Benefits of Independent Music 0:13:44 - Touring & Relationships with Non-Christian Bands 0:15:43 - The Role of Music in Bridging Differences & Tolerance 0:26:30 - Who You Want to Listen to Your Music & Politics 0:29:00 - Christians Faith, Making Mistakes & Forgiving 0:35:10 - Celebrities, Politicians, Material World & Perfection 0:37:43 - Revolution Album Themes, Loneliness & Mental Health 0:42:30 - Physical Health, Freedom Movement & Principles 0:48:00 - Traveling to Russia & Other Countries Vs. America 0:51:05 - Homeless, Drug Addiction, Helping People & Solutions 0:57:20 - Freedom, Philosophy, Euthanasia & Pursuing Life 1:01:55 - Barna Research, Depression, Truths & Reality 1:06:05 - Skillet's Music Saving Lives 1:08:55 - Touring with a Variety of Bands & Shows 1:10:40 - Rescue the Republic Show 1:13:10 - Linkin Park & Replacing Singer 1:17:00 - New Album, Principles & Supporting  1:18:49 - Outro Skillet band website:https://www.skillet.com/Chuck Shute link tree:https://linktr.ee/chuck_shuteSupport the showThanks for Listening & Shute for the Moon!