Welcome to another episode of Warfare Parenting: Faith-driven strategies for struggling parents of teens and adult children. In this episode, host Laine Lawson Craft welcomes Steve Seiler, a celebrated songwriter who shifted from mainstream Christian music to address societal issues like pornography addiction and anxiety through his music. They discuss his impactful projects, "Somebody's Daughter" and "What Hope Says," which aim to bring healing through song.

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Steve Seiler is the founder and director of Music for the Soul, an accomplished songwriter with over 500 songs recorded in Christian, country, and pop genres. His music, recorded by icons like Kenny Loggins and Smokey Robinson, includes numerous top hits in contemporary Christian music. Known for tackling difficult subjects through art, Seiler's projects, such as "Somebody's Daughter" and "What Hope Says," address pornography addiction and anxiety, aiming to heal and provide hope through music.

Key Talking Points

• Transition from Christian music success to addressing societal issues.
• Inspiration behind "Somebody's Daughter."
• Challenges and rewards of covering difficult topics through music.
• Creation and impact of "What Hope Says" on anxiety.
• The power of music in therapeutic settings.
• Advice for parents on discussing pornography with children.

Time Stamps

• [00:00:00] Introduction to Steve Seiler's journey
• [00:02:05] Steve's background and early achievements
• [00:03:03] Shift towards music addressing societal issues
• [00:05:28] Creation of "Somebody's Daughter"
• [00:06:59] Challenges in covering hard topics
• [00:08:33] Discussion on "What Hope Says"
• [00:11:12] Music's impact on therapy
• [00:15:26] Advice for parents on pornography issues
• [00:23:02] Coping with anxiety and the role of discipline
• [00:26:32] Conclusion of the episode

Conclusion

This episode highlights Steve Seiler’s impactful work, revealing how music can be a powerful tool for healing addiction and anxiety. His insights provide valuable guidance for parents and individuals facing these challenges.