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Its Matt Hammitt, former Sanctus Real frontman, on his journey from Grammy-nominated hits like “Lead Me” to prioritizing family after his son Bowen’s heart condition. Matt shares raw stories of faith, fatherhood, and songwriting, plus his bold take on the Michael Tait allegations. Survivors, you’re seen. Subscribe for Aaron Shust’s story next! #MoreCowbellPlease #MattHammittThe documentary : BowensHeart.comChapters00:00:00 - Intro: Welcome to Matt’s Story00:01:26 - AI Bio: Matt’s Sanctus Real Journey00:04:39 - Origins: Ohio Roots & Music Passion00:06:49 - Forming Sanctus Real: High School Beginnings00:07:55 - Early Encouragement: Finding His Voice00:08:52 - Faith & Songwriting: A Biblical Lens00:11:27 - Sanctus Real vs. Fatherhood: Life-Changing Tension00:17:02 - “I’m Not Alright”: Raw Songwriting Story00:21:17 - Embarrassing Moment: Australia’s Zipper Chant00:24:21 - Songwriting for Others: For King & Country00:27:34 - Speaking for Faith: Marriage & Pro-Life00:28:52 - Bowen’s Heart: A Miracle Through Trials00:31:34 - Marriage & Grief: Navigating Pain Together00:37:35 - Impactful Stories: “Lead Me” Saves Marriages00:40:02 - Addressing Tait: Defending CCM’s Heart00:50:45 - CCM Reform: See Something, Say Something00:54:54 - What’s Next: New Music & Advocacy00:57:13 - Outro: Hope and Handshakes🎧ALL EPISODES:.https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBt6FZ88v_g64fr3KfLjQgPIM0vUYRZy9 PODCAST:Listen on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/0v9dEeIH0OeP1chxSfQ7gj?si=d0HmJihHTjGhiEuwP8cYewListen on Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-cowbell-please/id1796605641