Finding Faith in the Valley: David Leonard on His New Album "Just Jesus"

March 04, 2025
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In this episode of Crosswalk Talk, host David sits down with musician and songwriter David Leonard. Known for co-writing the beloved worship song "Great Are You Lord" and his work with All Sons & Daughters and Needtobreathe, David shares insights about his latest album, Just Jesus. He reflects on the personal challenges that shaped his music, including family loss and health struggles, and how these experiences deepened his faith journey.

Listener Takeaways:

  • Embrace the highs and lows of life; God is present in both.
  • Reflect on past experiences to see God's hand at work.
  • Music is a powerful medium for expressing faith and emotion.
  • Keep an open heart to the journey of songwriting and creativity.

Resources Mentioned:

  • David Leonard’s new album, Just Jesus
  • Psalm 139: A reminder of God’s unwavering presence.

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Closing Thoughts: Join us as David shares his heartfelt journey through faith and music, reminding us that even in our struggles, Jesus is always there to guide us. Tune in to be inspired by his story and the power of worship music!

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Michael Foust has covered the intersection of faith and culture for more than two decades. His stories have appeared in the Knoxville News Sentinel, Christianity Today, Toronto Star and Baptist Press.

Michael enjoys popcorn, college football, history, hiking, growing tomatoes, and watching his children play sports. He is a graduate of the University of Tennessee and Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, husband to his amazing wife, Julie, and the father of four super kids.
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