Cecily's music reflects a deep intimacy with God.Discipleship involves unlearning harmful coping mechanisms.Pain can lead to spiritual growth and deeper faith.Creativity thrives in a space of authenticity and vulnerability.The Holy Spirit plays a crucial role in the songwriting process.Cecily'sy aims to bridge the gap between Christian and mainstream music.Fear of man can stifle creativity and innovation.Boundaries are essential for maintaining a healthy creative process.Art should be enjoyed for its own sake, not just for commercial success.Cecily's future projects include a focus on film and television music.   : cecilybooking@gmail.com www.youtube.com/@its_cecily https://www.instagram.com/its_cecily/     Nathan Presley and Cecily Hennigan explore the intersection of art and faith, discussing Cecily's journey as a musician and her experiences with discipleship, personal growth, and creativity. They delve into the importance of intimacy with God in the creative process, the challenges of navigating the Christian and mainstream music worlds, and the role of fear and authenticity in artistic expression. Cecily shares her aspirations for future projects and the significance of maintaining boundaries in her creative work, emphasizing the need for a balance between ambition and rest.   Chapters 00:00 Discipleship and Personal Growth03:39 Moments of Salvation and Lordship06:21 The Role of Pain in Spiritual Awakening09:11 Creative Process and the Holy Spirit11:51 Navigating Faith in the Creative Industry17:05 Challenges in Faith-Based Work22:28 Conclusion and Future Aspirations22:51 The Fear of Creativity and Scarcity Mentality25:19 Living Life to Inspire Art29:09 The Process of Songwriting and Inspiration31:51 The Significance of Recent Work34:05 The Gift of Rest in Creativity39:19 Ambition and Its Role in Artistic Expression46:20 The Otherworldly Nature of Art and Music47:21 Delight Over Discipline in Creativity48:49 The Balance of Ambition and Faith50:13 Understanding Identity in Creativity51:19 The Importance of Boundaries in Creative Work53:13 Exploring New Directions in Music54:55 The Role of Collaboration in Artistic Growth56:40 Creating with Substance in Mainstream Music58:33 Learning from Art and Embracing Creativity59:42 Resources for Believers in Creative Fields01:05:36 NEWCHAPTER   Keywords Cecily Hennigan, art and faith, music, discipleship, creativity, songwriting, Christian music, mainstream music, personal growth, intimacy with God