Jennifer Knapp discusses her journey on the pod this week as a singer-songwriter in the contemporary Christian music industry and her subsequent shift to more mainstream music. She talks about the tension she felt between the inspiring messages of Christianity and the restrictive expectations and shame associated with it- particularly in relation to purity culture. Knapp shares her decision to leave the Christian music industry and the challenges she faced in reclaiming her own voice as an artist. She also highlights the importance of wrestling with faith and the need for diversity and inclusivity within Christianity. We discuss the importance of embracing one’s unique identity and finding community without the need for external validation and she expresses her desire to create music that is contemplative, heart-centered, and reflective of personal prayers. Additionally, she discusses her theological studies and the responsibility she feels as a leader in faith spaces.
Takeaways
Chapters
(02:52) Introducing Jennifer Knapp and Her Background
(03:00) Jennifer Knapp’s Introduction at a Fancy Queer Cocktail Dinner Party
(08:07) Navigating Tension: Inspiring Messages vs. Restrictive Expectations in Christianity
(13:08) Leaving the CCM Industry: Reclaiming My Voice as an Artist
(24:19) Embracing Diversity and Inclusivity in Christianity
(25:27) Embracing Identity and Finding Community
(27:21) Artistic Growth and Personal Development
(27:41) Revisiting the Past: The Re-recording of ‘Kansas’
(29:15) Creating Contemplative and Heart-Centered Music
(41:21) Theological Studies and Responsibility in Faith Spaces
(45:25) Taking Responsibility: Creating the Community You Desire
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