Doug Martin plays on the worship team at Valley Park Church in North Hills, California. I originally met Doug and his equally talented wife, Teresa, when they played some of their original music at my church (Teresa is the sister of one of my mentors, Matt Smith, who led worship at my church when I came to faith).

Doug’s style of music is a barebones, storytelling style that is all at once sincere, beautiful, instructive, and glorifying to God.

Featured Worship Artist: Doug Martin (whilewerewaiting.com)
Includes song “Surrender”

Notable Quote: “I think for the most part Christian music – not only from my perspective but by the world – is viewed as kind of overproduced in general and very kind of superficial.” – Doug Martin

Time: 26:18
Size: 12 MB
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Errata: I mention in the podcast that Doug’s church is located on Roscoe. It is on Nordhoff. Ooops! 🙂

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That’s Doug hidden on the far right of the photo, playing guitar. And, as you’ll hear in this podcast, that’s just how humble, Christian songwriter Doug Martin likes it. Doug plays regular worship concerts with his family, singing original worship music, at his church (Valley Park Church, in North Hills, California).

Surrender by Doug Martin (Right-click link for Free Download)

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Check out whilewerewaiting.com for the Martin’s blog, as well as a ton of FREE worship music.

(1) Twitter testimony (your testimony in 140 characters or less)

Convicted at 18 turned to Christ. Was on fire, grew cold, blew past 20 years in church before recently waking up.

(2) Tell us a bit more about you…

Dahn B is on the worship team at The Dream Center Church in St. Louis, Missouri. He has an amazing testimony that speaks greatly to the magnificent mercy of our God and His amazing way of restoring His people. Thank you, God, for the example of your greatness in this brother!

(1) Twitter testimony (your testimony in 140 characters or less)

5 years ago I was strung out on crack & alcohol, sleeping in my car, alienated my wife & kids, but HALLELUJAH, God! Today I am FREE! (@highezprays)

Choice by HIGHEZPRAYS (Right-click link for Free Download)

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(2) Expanded testimony…

5 years ago I was strung out on crack & alcohol, sleeping in my car, alienated my wife & kids…But HALLELUJAH !!

Today I am FREE & All my children are saved and serving God…….And my wife of 32 years still loves me” !!!

When I was strung out cocaine had literally taken my voice! I cried out to God and told Him if He’d give me back my voice I’d serve Him with it forever….Be very careful with your vows to God. Today I can hit notes that I couldn’t hit before I got sick !!! HALLELUJAH!

(3) Tell us a bit more about you…

Dahn B learned his musical chops playing in the secular world, living that stereotypical secular world life in the world of music where self is king. Five years ago, the Lord revealed Himself to Dahn in a powerful way, and he has been writing music for and serving the Lord (along with his 17-year old prodigy, Jae) as the duo “HIGHEZPRAYS.”

Rob talks with Dahn about his music, his testimony, and his family… and, in the end, we ended up with one powerful testimony that knocked my socks off. Hope it does the same for you.

JOHN TIBBS’ CONTEST WINNER: Rob Shumaker. Congrats, Rob!

Featured Worship Artist: Dahn B of HIGHEZPRAYS (highezprays.com)
Includes song “Choice”

Notable Quote: “I looked in the mirror, Rob, and I just kind of like was saddened by what I had seen. I didn’t like what I saw, and I just cried out to God that, you know, this has got to stop.” – Dahn B

Time: 29:16
Size: 13.4 MB
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Questions, artist suggestions, or comments? Leave me a message at (818) 528-5020, and it might be included in the next podcast. Skype: baseballgeeks