Creatives 02: The Cross Has the Final Word with Cody Carnes
Certain songs seem to take the church by storm. Some songs are capable of captivating the hearts of the global church, sending chills up your spine and Truth right to your soul. Right now “The Cross Has The Final Word,” is that thought-provoking song. It has definitely been an incredible tool that God has used to bring his presence to believers across the world. Today, I am thrilled to get to talk to Cody Carnes. He wrote “The Cross Has The Final Word,” but before that success, he depended on God and his timing to shape his music career. Beyond being a worship leader, musician, and songwriter, he is also married to fellow Christian artist, Kari Jobe. If you spend much time in the Christian music world, you’ll know about Cody!
Today, Cody is going to walk us through his creative process. It all depends on encounters with God, and the Spirit leading him to the right words. He’ll share how he developed his unique sound for “The Darker the Night, the Brighter the Morning” by allowing worlds to collide. You will also get some unique insights into what it’s like to be on tour with an equally talented wife! What is so encouraging about Cody is that he focuses on the sound that he specifically needs to make. Cody’s encouragement to all creators to step out into their own unique territory. Cody is a young guy on the rise within worship culture, but he humbly thanks God for the words and the music to steward.
Creators can rejoice that God has given us all a unique creative gift. You don’t want to miss out on all the creative inspiration in this week’s episode!
“I fell in love with creating music and connecting people to the presence of God through it.”
More in this episode:
- Cody shares all about his life, his family, and his lifelong love of music.
- Waiting for God’s timing was the key to Cody’s success.
- Cody shares his process behind “The Cross Has The Final Word.”
- Write out of encounters with God.
- Keeping songs at that encounter experience can be challenging.
- Nobody is creating worship music like Cody!
- Hear what it’s like to have a musical family touring on the road.
- Cody wants to do as much live music as he can.
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Links:
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