Hey Crashers,
This week's dose of creative courage comes in the form of a salt-of-the-earth friend, Mia Fieldes. Creatives come in all shapes and sizes, and this one is a wordsmith. Mia is a lover of poetry and prose, a church builder, an investor in people, and someone happy to be known for her work, not her name. She is content to play her part in others' stories, and her approach to life is fresh, honest, and organised.
We think you are going to love this conversation as we traverse the landscape of her faith in our promise-keeping God. He’s the One who was faithful to the dreams of a 13-year-old girl and still continues to surprise her with His affirmation of her art, songs, and lifestyle of worship.
As you face your own creative challenges this week, let Mia's journey inspire you to take that next brave step. Perhaps, like her, you'll discover that your one talent, when placed in God's hands, is more than enough to create something beautiful and lasting.
Grace and Peace,
Cass & Rich
P.S. - Worship leaders, don’t miss Mia’s incredible perspective on putting together songlists for Sundays!! (It’s about 35 minutes in.)
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About our guest…
Mia Fieldes.
In the heart of Nashville, Mia Fieldes, a down-to-earth Aussie, has carved out a beautiful legacy as a songwriter whose pen has given voice to faith, hope, and courage.
Born the third child of triplets, Mia describes herself as the "least likely to succeed." From her humble beginnings to becoming one of Christian music's most respected songwriters, Mia's story resonates with anyone who has ever felt called to pursue a dream that seemed beyond reach.
She has written for film and television and collaborated with major Christian recording artists, such as For King & Country, Lauren Daigle, Danny Gokey, Zach Williams, Kari Jobe, Bethel Music, Anne Wilson, Brandon Lake, Francesca Battistelli, and Phil Wickham. She has penned the No. 1 radio hits “He Knows My Name”, “Chainbreaker,” and “First”, as well as “Peace Be Still”, “Christ Is Risen,” and “Yes, I Will,” among others.
For those in creative fields who struggle with doubt, Mia's story offers a powerful reminder: sometimes, the greatest act of courage is simply saying yes to the gift you've been given and trusting God with the results.
Spotify: Here’s a link to Mia’s music.
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