CHRISTIAN SONGWRITER
[ WITH KIM WALKER-SMITH | Doug Doppler ]
Photo: Bliss Katherine
The reason we love this column so much is on YouTube, that has obviously changed. In [KWS] I think it is really important to remember
that it provides insight into the creative process that same interview, you talked about how how special worship is when we choose to do
behind the songs we sing at church and/ challenging this past season of your life had it even while we are hurting. This is our sacrifice
or listen to in our own devotional time. This been. It sounds like out of that season of pain, of praise. It makes our worship so precious
interview is one of my favorites because Kim’s God was birthing something in your spirit – because it costs us something. I think some of
journey as a songwriter is a relatively recent Kim the Songsmith! What tips do you have the best songs are written from stories of pain
one, and provides a myriad of inspiration for for other songwriters on turning seasons of and struggles we are facing. They come from a
deconstructing the challenges that we as pain into songs of rejoicing that encourage a place of humility and imperfection. We strive not
worship songwriters face. congregation to step into a closer relationship for a perfect song, but to pull meaning out of
with God, even if they are still hurting? our experience. I would encourage songwriters
[WM] Aside from the fact that you’re one of to find the language for every season and to
our favorite worship leaders (and vocalists in not stop in the hard season. Dig deep, and the
general), we’re really excited to know more treasure you’ll find will be worth it!
about Kim Walker-Smith, the songwriter! In
our last interview, you mentioned that prior to [WM] One of the things people love about
“On My Side” you’d never considered yourself your worship leading is how bold you are – it
a songwriter. Noting that the lyric video for is both endearing and inspirational. Did that
“Throne Room” has over 2,000,000 plays boldness translate over when you decided
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