Really, at a time when theyre debating when and where a nativity scene can be used, this is the kind of stuff we need to have out there - outside of the church.

To understand this Christmas record, you have to understand our ministry.

The real advantage for me is that I have the opportunity to lead worship every Sunday.

When you have a 13 year old child, you suddenly realize that you may need to pick a vocation.

If you want to write the next great novel, but you think, No, this won't work because no one will buy it or it won't be any good, then you talk yourself out of taking a risk.

After playing so many songs in churches for eight or nine years, I've learned what songs people react to. Then I just had fun with the arrangements. That's how this album came together.

I come from the performance world, but the idea of a worship song is different. It's useful music.