17. Matt Hammitt on “Lead Me,” Bowen’s Heart, and Defending CCM’s Hope 🕊️🎸

Its Matt Hammitt, former Sanctus Real frontman, on his journey from Grammy-nominated hits like “Lead Me” to prioritizing family after his son Bowen’s heart condition. Matt shares raw stories of faith, fatherhood, and songwriting, plus his bold take on the former Newsboys and DC Talk singer Michael Tait allegations. Survivors, you’re seen. Subscribe for Aaron Shust’s story next! #MoreCowbellPlease #MattHammitt The documentary : BowensHeart.com Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro: Welcome to Matt’s Story 00:01:26 - AI Bio: Matt’s Sanctus Real Journey 00:04:39 - Origins: Ohio Roots & Music Passion 00:06:49 - Forming Sanctus Real: High School Beginnings 00:07:55 - Early Encouragement: Finding His Voice 00:08:52 - Faith & Songwriting: A Biblical Lens 00:11:27 - Sanctus Real vs. Fatherhood: Life-Changing Tension 00:17:02 - “I’m Not Alright”: Raw Songwriting Story 00:21:17 - Embarrassing Moment: Australia’s Zipper Chant 00:24:21 - Songwriting for Others: For King & Country 00:27:34 - Speaking for Faith: Marriage & Pro-Life 00:28:52 - Bowen’s Heart: A Miracle Through Trials 00:31:34 - Marriage & Grief: Navigating Pain Together 00:37:35 - Impactful Stories: “Lead Me” Saves Marriages 00:40:02 - Addressing Tait: Defending CCM’s Heart 00:50:45 - CCM Reform: See Something, Say Something 00:54:54 - What’s Next: New Music & Advocacy 00:57:13 - Outro: Hope and Handshakes 🎧ALL EPISODES:.   • More Cowbell Please Podcast - Stories of L...   PODCAST: Listen on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/0v9d... Listen on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...