Should we label music Christian & Secular? (with Chris Cleveland of Stars Go Dim) from Consider It Joy

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Should we label music Christian & Secular? (with Chris Cleveland of Stars Go Dim)

47 minutes Posted Aug 10, 2023 at 12:00 pm.

: Definition of Christian vs Secular music

: Discussion on defining terms in music

: Discussion around labels and preconceived notions

: Chris talks about his songwriting process

: Discussion about Christian artists and their music

: Analysis of recent trends in Christian music and the "worship song"

: Worship music and songwriting

: Perceptions and standards in Christian music

: Living up to the expectations as a Christian artist

: The profound influence of secular artists on Christian music.

: Debate on 'Secular' Songs and Artists with Christian Messages

: The Spirituality in Songwriting

: Analysis of Christian Songs in Mainstream Media

: The Importance of Music Selection for Children

: Parenting and Music Exposure

: The Evolution of Christian Music

: Dealing with Public Perceptions and Judgements

: Discussion on music tastes and extending grace

: Defining thoughts and disagreements within the Christian church

: Importance of community in gospel

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What defines a Christian song? What if a Christian artist does a love song for their spouse, or a secular artist does a song about their faith? Why do we say someone is a 'Christian artist' but not say, for example, 'Christian Optometrist' if they are a believer?

Chris Cleveland is the perfect person to have a conversation with about this! Stars Go Dim didn't start as a "Christian" band although he always was, but now they do operate under that label.

This was a fascinating discussion you don't want to miss!

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