Jeremy Camp – Full Circle

CCM: With regard to being inspired by events happening in the world today, you’ve stated, “We need to be about changing hearts, not situations.” How does that apply to handling those situations as a family? As an artist with a platform?
JC: We hear all of the time, “Jesus is the answer,” “Jesus is all we need,” which is all completely true. What we often do, however, is add, “Well, if we can also change ‘this’ or ‘that’ politically…” for example—we can allow that to shift our focus off of the Answer: Christ. I’m not saying there aren’t certain things that should (or shouldn’t) change politically, to use that example specifically. But the root of the problem is people need to give their life to Christ, and people need to understand that Jesus is the only hope. Once that is instilled in us, the climate of this whole culture can ascend. As believers, a lot of times we say, “Culture is trying to change us,” when we should be focusing on changing culture. You know what I’m saying?

We need Jesus. He’s so loving and He’s there with arms open wide saying, “Hey, I’m all that you need!” He’s the answer to everything…all these hurts, pains, and questions.

Do we talk about those things as a family? Absolutely. My girls, they know everything that’s going on, and they ask questions. We communicate a lot and we don’t guard anything from them because it’s the world they’re living in and they have to learn how to come after it through Christ.

CCM: In your opinion, what is contemporary Christian music’s role in this crazy world we’re living in right now?
JC: I’ve been doing this for a long time, and I’ve learned a lot. As artists, I think we always have to assess what we’re doing and measure it to the Holy Spirit. We can’t rely on, “Hey, this is what it looks like to play in the music industry,” and, “This is the road and the path that I’m going to follow,” etc. We have to be reminded to look upward and ask, “God, where do You want me to go? Where are You leading me? How do You want me to do this? How do You want me to use this platform? Holy Spirit, YOU lead and guide me. YOU direct.”

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