Discover the heart behind some of today’s most beloved modern hymns and psalm-based worship songs. In this episode of Nuance, host Case Thorp sits down with singer-songwriter Wendell Kimbrough — known for his deeply honest, Scripture-rooted music — to explore how faith, work, and art intertwine in the life of a believer.
Wendell shares his personal journey from church ministry to songwriting, reflecting on themes of healing, authenticity, and spiritual renewal. Together, they dive into the stories and theology behind his powerful songs “St. Patrick’s Breastplate” and “Your Labor Is Not in Vain,” both of which have inspired worshipers around the world through Porter’s Gate Worship Collective.
This episode also contains two very special live performances by Wendell of “St. Patrick’s Breastplate” and “Your Labor Is Not in Vain.”
Episode Resources:
- Wendell's website: https://www.wendellk.com/
- Wendell's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/wendellkmusic
- The Porter's Gate: https://www.portersgateworship.com/
- Leaf by Niggle: https://heroicjourneys.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/niggle.pdf
Nuance is a podcast of The Collaborative where we wrestle together about living our Christian faith in the public square. Nuance invites Christians to pursue the cultural and economic renewal by living out faith through work every facet of public life, including work, political engagement, the arts, philanthropy, and more.
Each episode, Dr. Case Thorp hosts conversations with Christian thinkers and leaders at the forefront of some of today's most pressing issues around living a public faith.
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