Praise Him: From Lullaby to Live Recording

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 ShowThe Pursuit of GodAdorning The DarkChapters00:00 Intro03:42 Inspiration and Creative Endeavors06:31 The Birth of 'Praise Him'09:08 Songwriting Process and Vulnerability11:51 Feedback and Collaboration in Music17:39 Recording and Releasing 'Praise Him'20:29 The Impact of Music on Worship23:04 Navigating the Music Industry28:48 Embracing Authentic Worship Sound30:40 The Value of Different Worship Models32:20 Navigating the Inner Critic in Creativity33:30 The Courage to Create and Share40:26 The Evolution of Praise Him44:49 Finding God in Everyday Moments Get full access to Story Script at kentstudio.substack.com/subscribe