We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Kindra In Christ a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.
Alright, Kindra thanks for taking the time to share your stories and insights with us today. When did you first know you wanted to pursue a creative/artistic path professionally?
Although I have had a passion for music since I was a little girl, I never considered pursuing a professional music career until about four and a half years ago. It was at that time, I really felt the Lord calling me to write songs and to sing. I began receiving “downloads” of songs so quickly that I started using my phone to capture the vocal melodies and lyrics in real time, sometimes even in the middle of the night! I also have used the keyboard app on my phone to assist me in documenting and writing out the songs. I took piano lessons as a girl and have just enough basic knowledge to write out the notes on paper…definitely “old-school”, but it gets the job done! It has been quite an extradordinary journey, full of ups and downs, but these songs have been so cathartic and healing for me. I refer to these songs as “the music of His Heart”, and as long as the Lord keeps giving me these songs, I will continue to “sing and make music with all my soul.” (Psalm 108:1)
Great, appreciate you sharing that with us. Before we ask you to share more of your insights, can you take a moment to introduce yourself and how you got to where you are today to our readers
I am a Contemporary Christian Singer and Songwriter but began this journey fairly recently. As of August 2018, I had never written a song, but I knew then that the Lord was doing a new work in my life that included songwriting. Since that time, I haven’t stopped writing! Still, I know that I am but the pen and the Lord is the Author. The secret to these songs is the secret place, and they have come as a result of my becoming a better listener in my time with the Lord. My heart’s desire is to be an intimate friend of God, and I have learned, as with any friendship, a huge part of intimacy is listening.
This intimacy is one major thing that sets these songs apart, and many are even written from God’s perspective. Another unique quality is that I hold nothing back! I am totally honest and raw in this music. Through my transparency, I hope that each song, above all, brings glory to God. I also pray that these songs will bring comfort, healing, and encouragement to all of my listeners.
Is there mission driving your creative journey?
The Lord is the driving factor in these songs…actually, He is in the driver’s seat! I do my part in listening and writing these songs, and then I share them with others. Our world is in so much need of hope, and I want each of these songs to point others to the hope that I have found in Jesus Christ
What do you find most rewarding about being a creative?
The most rewarding aspect of Christian songwriting and singing is that I get to spend my time glorifying the Lord and sharing Jesus Christ with others. It is special because I can share my story with others through song, and hopefully, at the same time, offer them encouragement or comfort as they face similar situations.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.KindraInChrist.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kindrainchrist/
- Facebook: Primary: https://www.facebook.com/KindrainChristSingerSongwriter ; Secondary: https://www.facebook.com/KindraInChristcom
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kindrainchrist/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/KindraInChrist
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/KindraInChrist
- Yelp: N/A
- Other: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5SuG0L9KUzvsUNc1AMcxzg?si=IzvGc_XBRZ6qk4iNshmRSw Gettr: https://gettr.com/user/kindrainchrist ReverbNation: https://www.reverbnation.com/kindrainchrist Audiomack: https://audiomack.com/kindrainchrist Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/kindrainchrist
Image Credits
REVIVAL Music Group (RMG) Corp