Song Revolution Podcast – Season 3

 

Hosts: John Chisum

 

Guest: Dan Dean

 

Episode Title: DAN DEAN: 25 Years of Ministry with Phillips, Craig, and Dean

 

Episode Summary:
In this powerful and heartfelt episode of Song Revolution, host John Chisum sits down with Dan Dean—one-third of the legendary trio Phillips, Craig & Dean—to explore a decades-long career marked by timeless songs, deep-rooted ministry, and a newly released solo album, More. From early cassette recordings to leading worship across the globe, Dan opens up about perseverance, songwriting, the power of legacy, and why he’s more inspired than ever to keep creating.

 

What You’ll Hear:

Dan’s early journey from solo artist to founding member of Phillips, Craig & Dean

Behind-the-scenes stories from their 30+ year career and 14 studio albums

How one heartfelt war-time promise shaped generations of ministry

The spiritual and emotional layers behind Dan’s new solo album, More

A father-son duet and the family legacy of faith through music

Why beloved songs like “Crucified with Christ” and “Revelation Song” still resonate

Words of encouragement for aspiring songwriters and worship leaders

 

Featured Songs from More:

“More” – A song of hope written during the isolation of COVID

“Home” – A heartfelt duet with Dan’s son, Devin Dean

“Mother of Boys” – Inspired by a poem written by Dan’s mom

“Never Gets Old” – A touching reflection on the unchanging power of Scripture

Notable Quotes:

“God always has more of what you need.”
“You want to hear the songs that brought some kind of emotional or spiritual impact in your life.”
“The power of one man’s decision can impact generations.”
“It wasn’t always easy, but we were faithful to the call.”

 

 

Resources & Links:

 

Connect with Dan Dean:
https://www.dandeanofficial.com/

 

Follow Dan on Instagram: @danpcd

 

NashvilleChristianSongwriters.com

 

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Sign up for Free First Monday Songwriting Training
https://courses.nashvillechristiansongwriters.com/training

 

Explore NCS Community and membership options
https://www.nashvillechristiansongwriters.com/ncs-community

 

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https://www.nashvillechristiansongwriters.com/ncs-collective/