Eddy Mann: I think the area that shows the most growth is my spirituality. Like everyone else who shares in this journey, I'm constantly growing in my relationship with God, so it's only natural that the lyrical portion of the songs would reflect that growth. Musically, I've learned to just be myself, and not to get caught up in whatever the business side of Christian music decides is popular. I need to run my race, which translates into writing and performing the truth as it passes through me.

Eddy: I write pretty much on my own, but I never really thought of it as a solo venture. What I mean is that when I'm writing, I'm usually in a place of prayer where the Spirit is hopefully a part of the creative process. If I'm being honest, I'd say that all these songs were co-written with the Holy Spirit. As for the studio, the latest album, Worship in Spirit and Truth, was a solo venture. I don't prefer to work that way, but often it's the most economical way to get things finished and to stay on schedule. If I can't play what I hear, or go where the Spirit is leading, then I'll always go outside to bring someone else in, but I've been blessed to be able to play and/or sing all of the tracks on this project.

Eddy: Over the past few years, I've played about 100 dates a year. That's quite a lot for an independent artist, but God has provided an abundance of concerts, coffeehouses, and worship events over that time. I see that number decreasing a bit as I move forward. Lately I've been finding myself led to spend more time in the studio writing and recording with a long list of peers.

Eddy: The songs on this project were written over a three-year period where I released and supported three secular albums. These albums, Dig Love, The Consequence, and Simple Thing, were filled with Biblically-inspired songs that were created as conversation starters for the unchurched. So they were still Christian in theme and message, but they weren't what you would call worship projects.

Eddy: That's always a hard question to answer, because I've always listened to a very broad cross selection of music. On any given day I'll listen to something completely different than I did the day before. So when I write, whatever supports the lyrical message the best is where I'm going to allow the song to go. I never want to force the song in one direction, but want to kind of funnel it along to where it wants to go naturally. The result is like you correctly stated: musically, it's a fairly eclectic release.

Eddy: Well, this being a worship release, I hope that these songs can provide an avenue for listeners to get closer to God; to experience a deeper time of worship, and maybe, for some, a way to discover or return to their faith.

Eddy: Wow! Great question! Hands down, it would have to be David. That'd be the ultimate experience, though I'd probably (laughingly) find myself allowing him to take the lead in any difference of opinion.

Eddy: The two songs that have had the greatest impact so far have been "Every Little Thing" (a song of praise) and "Where Heaven Touches Earth" (a song of prayer).

Eddy: Only that I'm blessed to be able to do what I do. God has provided a platform for me to share and to spread the Gospel, but it's important to know that the Bible says that each and everyone of us is created for such purposes. So, in closing, I'd like to encourage everyone to pray for clarity, and to allow the Spirit to work through them to further God's kingdom however they're blessed.