When I let people be amazing at what they do, things change.” – Brian Johnson
Today we welcome Brian Johnson back to the podcast. Brian & his wife Jenn lead the amazing ministry that is Bethel Music. The sheer number of great songs & amazing artists on the Bethel roster is quite remarkable.
I wanted to talk to Brian about the early days of Bethel Music and some of the values he built into the culture early on. We talk about leadership, how to lead leaders, songwriting, the new album, and more.
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In This Episode You’ll Hear More About:
- The early days of Bethel Music & building a worship ministry
- How to grow a team of committed, talented leaders
- Distinctives of the Bethel Music culture
- How Brian dealt with a nervous breakdown
- The dynamic of working together as husband and wife
- Stories behind the songs
- The tension in writing songs for the church
- Why Brian co-writes everything
Most leaders burn out because they’re dealing with problems every day.” – Brian Johnson
Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
- Show Sponsor: Coresound Pads
- Music: After All These Years by Brian & Jenn Johnson
- Website: Bethel Music
- Twitter: @brianjohnsonm
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