Steven Sharp Nelson: That Thy Performance May Be For The Welfare of Thy Soul

Published: Feb. 19, 2020, 12:15 p.m.

The Piano Guys' Steven Sharp Nelson has lived many people\u2019s dream as he has traveled the world playing the cello. And yet, his journey has been one with many highs and lows that have taught him to trust God and to consecrate each and every performance to Him.

\u201cAs incredible as all the views are, as incredible as Carnegie Hall\u2019s stage is, as incomparably sublime as playing in front of the Christ Redeemer statue is, nothing out there is better than being a dad and being a committed husband. Nothing is better than that and I remember that every time I come home from tour and my 7-year-old locks me in this hug I want to live in and says, 'Daddy.\u2019\u201d

Show Notes:

1:30- So You Want Your Kid to Play an Instrument?
10:05- A Tribute to Julie
12:53- Why Teach Your Children to Love Music?
16:00- Unseen Sacrifices and Challenges
19:52- An Opportunity to Trust God
24:18- Witnessing a Mother\u2019s Battle with Cancer
31:19- Attributing Success to the Grace of God
35:58- The People You\u2019ve Prayed Into Your Life
39:18- Annie Schmidt
43:00- \u201cConsecrate Thy Performance\u201d
47:57- What Does It Mean To You To Be \u201cAll In\u201d the Gospel of Jesus Christ?\xa0

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