Nick talks with John Mark McMillan about his long history as an artist, creative philosophies, and what it means to write music that truly connects with people. The two discuss John Mark’s years as an independent artist versus working with a record label, the pros and cons of the industry, and how both the industry and artists change over the years.

John Mark McMillan is a platinum-selling artist best known for his songs like “How He Loves,” “Death in His Grave,” and “King of My Heart” written with his wife Sarah. His reputation for blending genres, authentic songs, and exploring the mysteries of faith has garnered a rabid fanbase. McMillan’s influence on the past 20 years of Christian music is hard to overstate…and he also might know the code to unlock MTV on your parents’ television.

JOHN MARK McMILLAN

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THE SECRET CHORD

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