Singer-songwriter Joy Dame is on the Creatively Christian podcast, interviewed by Andrea Sandefur. Joy Dame writes both worship songs and songs geared toward reaching the next generation. She talks with Andrea about how God opens doors through collaboration, specifically song co-writing (she's a pro at this!). We also get to hear one of Joy’s original songs at the end of the episode, so be sure to stick around to enjoy that.



Growing up in Michigan, Joy dreamed of writing and singing Christian music since the day her dad took her to a Steve Green concert. After Bible school, she and her husband moved to France to serve as missionaries. There God further formed her as a worship leader and songwriter through the pain of loss, joy of healing, and her passion for reaching others with the gospel in song. Her ministry in the U.S and overseas have involved Productions and Concerts in schools, prisons, camps, and social events. She and her husband and three boys now live in Florida. She enjoys writing songs for other artists as well and is currently working on her own next two singles.



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Show Notes



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God Songs by Paul Baloche: https://www.amazon.com/God-Songs-Write-Select-Worship/dp/1933150033/ref=sr_1_4?crid=O6JV2OM4MQSP&keywords=paul+baloche+god+songs&qid=1659912902&sprefix=paul+baloche+god%2Caps%2C794&sr=8-4Songwriting: Essential Guide to Lyric and Structure by Pat Patterson: https://www.amazon.com/Songwriting-Essential-Structure-Techniques-Writing/dp/0793511801/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3FG4GKPLQF6VV&keywords=pat+patterson+songwriting+essentials&qid=1659912964&sprefix=pat+patterson+songwriting+essenti%2Caps%2C494&sr=8-2The Songwriter’s Workshop: Melody by Jimmy Kachulis: https://www.amazon.com/Songwriters-Workshop-Melody-Berklee-Press/dp/0634026593/ref=sr_1_1?crid=W0NM00OZ847O&keywords=jimmy+kachulis+melody&qid=1659913019&sprefix=jimmy+kachulis+melody%2Caps%2C434&sr=8-1Andrea Stople on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andreastolpeofficial/Lake City Lights Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/488962356343614



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Joy's Website: https://joydamemusic.com/Joy's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joydamemusic/Joy Dame Music Tribe: https://www.facebook.com/joydamemusic



Credits



Today's episode is hosted by Andrea Sandefur. Andrea is a civil engineer turned stay-at-home mom and singer-songwriter. She plays the piano, leads worship at her church, and loves to write new songs. One of Andrea’s favorite activities is encouraging creative artists in her congregation through hosting artist showcases. Follow Andrea on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.



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