I don't think the music industry has done any damage to my faith - it's probably strengthened it because it's made me see how necessary and relevant it is. I think if you don't keep your guard up, obviously there's a lot of potential for being half-hearted throughout the whole process because you can compare yourself to other people instead of the ultimate standard.

They ask me how Im doing. I say better than I deserve

In heaven I'll be shocked by those who aren't there, those I didn't think would be there but are. And the fact I'm there at all.

Today's circumstances are out of your control but you CAN control your response. Don't let a negative outlook kill your joy today.

Success isn't what you've done compared to others. Success is what you've done compared to what you were made to do.

If we can't come together, and have conversations and understand our biases and understand that hate, none of us are really the good guys here.

When you care about the culture, you can stop, pause, and say, "Okay, where do I stand in the midst of this all?"