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Episode Synopsis
🎙 Episode Title:
Brandon Heath: Naming the Ache, Finding the Healing
📝 Episode Summary:
Award-winning singer-songwriter Brandon Heath joins us from his tour bus for a raw and hope-filled conversation about music, father wounds, forgiveness, and the ache we all carry. Brandon opens up about the inspiration behind his 2024 album The Ache and shares how songwriting helps him process pain, find healing, and offer comfort to others. We talk about the tension between seeking approval and remaining faithful, the discipline of forgiveness, and how ordinary people can find holy confidence to share their stories—mess and all. This one will stir your heart.
💬 In This Episode:
Why Brandon titled his latest record The Ache
Growing up in Nashville and discovering music as a calling
The childhood memory that shaped the album’s central theme
Songwriting as a tool for processing grief and loss
Wrestling with wanting to be heard vs. needing approval
Breaking cycles of unforgiveness and practicing daily grace
Encouragement for anyone who doesn’t feel “ready” to share their story
The beauty of doing scary things—and trusting God with the results
Brandon’s very Nashville answer to the California question 😄
🎵 Featured Album:
The Ache by Brandon Heath (2024) – available now on all platforms. Start with track 1 for the full story experience.
🔗 Resources & Links:
Follow Brandon Heath on Instagram
Connect with us at JustinAndTrisha.com
📣 Stay Connected:
If this episode moved you, share it with a friend and tag us! And don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review—it helps others find healing too.
Brandon Heath: Naming the Ache, Finding the Healing
📝 Episode Summary:
Award-winning singer-songwriter Brandon Heath joins us from his tour bus for a raw and hope-filled conversation about music, father wounds, forgiveness, and the ache we all carry. Brandon opens up about the inspiration behind his 2024 album The Ache and shares how songwriting helps him process pain, find healing, and offer comfort to others. We talk about the tension between seeking approval and remaining faithful, the discipline of forgiveness, and how ordinary people can find holy confidence to share their stories—mess and all. This one will stir your heart.
💬 In This Episode:
Why Brandon titled his latest record The Ache
Growing up in Nashville and discovering music as a calling
The childhood memory that shaped the album’s central theme
Songwriting as a tool for processing grief and loss
Wrestling with wanting to be heard vs. needing approval
Breaking cycles of unforgiveness and practicing daily grace
Encouragement for anyone who doesn’t feel “ready” to share their story
The beauty of doing scary things—and trusting God with the results
Brandon’s very Nashville answer to the California question 😄
🎵 Featured Album:
The Ache by Brandon Heath (2024) – available now on all platforms. Start with track 1 for the full story experience.
🔗 Resources & Links:
Follow Brandon Heath on Instagram
Connect with us at JustinAndTrisha.com
📣 Stay Connected:
If this episode moved you, share it with a friend and tag us! And don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review—it helps others find healing too.
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