In this episode, Ethan Nathaniel shares his journey of faith and creativity, exploring how music has been a means of connecting with God amidst personal struggles. Ethan discusses the creative process, the significance of beauty in art, and how his experiences as a parent shape his understanding of spirituality. The conversation concludes with Ethan's aspirations for the future and his commitment to bringing beauty to the forefront of his work.

Find Ethan: instagram.com/ethannathaniel

Takeaways:

Ethan's journey of faith began in childhood, influenced by his Christian upbringing.
Music became a healing outlet for Ethan during difficult times.
Community support played a crucial role in Ethan's life and faith journey.
Ethan believes in the importance of beauty in art and creativity.
Ambition should be balanced with personal relationships and family.
The creative process involves both inspiration and discipline.
Ethan emphasizes the need for artists to create without fear of judgment.
Parenting has deepened Ethan's understanding of God's love and joy.
Ethan aspires to bring orchestral arrangements back into his music.
The conversation highlights the mystery of inspiration in the creative process.

Chapters

00:00 Finding God in Adversity
05:59 The Role of Music in Healing
10:14 Understanding Joy in Trials
14:41 The Intersection of Faith and Art
23:01 Creating Beauty Through Struggles
28:59 Journey to France and Song Inspiration
31:18 The Evolution of 'Heaven's Field'
34:44 The Mystery of Artistic Inspiration
39:00 Creating Space for Inspiration
44:30 Balancing Ambition and Family Life
50:33 Pursuing Beauty in Art
53:49 Final Thoughts and Recommendations
58:10 NEWCHAPTER

Keywords

Ethan Nathaniel, music, faith, creativity, inspiration, community, parenting, beauty, ambition, art

Chapters

• (00:00:00 ) - Art and Faith with Ethan Nathaniel
• (00:01:23 ) - The First Time God Feels Real To Me
• (00:08:40 ) - James on Joy Amidst Trials
• (00:14:12 ) - Father on God's Will vs. His Sovereignty
• (00:15:07 ) - The Pain of Writing Music
• (00:17:34 ) - The Holy Spirit in Your Music
• (00:20:06 ) - "Filling the Earth With Beauty"
• (00:27:20 ) - "Too Far Gone" by The National
• (00:28:21 ) - Are There Any Songs That You Love?
• (00:34:29 ) - How To Write: Inspiration
• (00:39:21 ) - 3 Spiritual Practices That Are Part of My Routine
• (00:44:35 ) - Adam Levine on Being Accentual
• (00:50:28 ) - Ethan Harris on Being Called to More Music
• (00:53:40 ) - How to Write Music
• (00:56:38 ) - Prayer for Ethan Jones