In this episode, Ethan Nathaniel shares his journey of faith and creativity, exploring how music has been a means of connecting with God amidst personal struggles. Ethan discusses the creative process, the significance of beauty in art, and how his experiences as a parent shape his understanding of spirituality. The conversation concludes with Ethan's aspirations for the future and his commitment to bringing beauty to the forefront of his work. Find Ethan: instagram.com/ethannathaniel Takeaways: Ethan's journey of faith began in childhood, influenced by his Christian upbringing.Music became a healing outlet for Ethan during difficult times.Community support played a crucial role in Ethan's life and faith journey.Ethan believes in the importance of beauty in art and creativity.Ambition should be balanced with personal relationships and family.The creative process involves both inspiration and discipline.Ethan emphasizes the need for artists to create without fear of judgment.Parenting has deepened Ethan's understanding of God's love and joy.Ethan aspires to bring orchestral arrangements back into his music.The conversation highlights the mystery of inspiration in the creative process. Chapters 00:00 Finding God in Adversity05:59 The Role of Music in Healing10:14 Understanding Joy in Trials14:41 The Intersection of Faith and Art23:01 Creating Beauty Through Struggles28:59 Journey to France and Song Inspiration31:18 The Evolution of 'Heaven's Field'34:44 The Mystery of Artistic Inspiration39:00 Creating Space for Inspiration44:30 Balancing Ambition and Family Life50:33 Pursuing Beauty in Art53:49 Final Thoughts and Recommendations58:10 NEWCHAPTER Keywords Ethan Nathaniel, music, faith, creativity, inspiration, community, parenting, beauty, ambition, art Chapters (00:00:00) - Art and Faith with Ethan Nathaniel(00:01:23) - The First Time God Feels Real To Me(00:08:40) - James on Joy Amidst Trials(00:14:12) - Father on God's Will vs. His Sovereignty(00:15:07) - The Pain of Writing Music(00:17:34) - The Holy Spirit in Your Music(00:20:06) - "Filling the Earth With Beauty"(00:27:20) - "Too Far Gone" by The National(00:28:21) - Are There Any Songs That You Love?(00:34:29) - How To Write: Inspiration(00:39:21) - 3 Spiritual Practices That Are Part of My Routine(00:44:35) - Adam Levine on Being Accentual(00:50:28) - Ethan Harris on Being Called to More Music(00:53:40) - How to Write Music(00:56:38) - Prayer for Ethan Jones
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