JEKALYN CARR'S FAMILY AFFAIR | Jonathan McReynolds on Going Bold & Getting 'Closer' To God

Jonathan McReynolds sits down with Jekalyn Carr to discuss his incredible new album, "Closer," diving deep into the inspiration, the process, and the spiritual journey behind the music. In this must-see interview, Jonathan shares the story behind his bold new sound, his "conversational" songwriting process, and the powerful message of prioritizing nearness to God. He also offers wisdom on how to stay creative and encouraged. // TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Intro & Welcome Jonathan McReynolds 00:48 - The Making of the Closer Album 02:01 - The Conversational Songwriting Process 03:39 - "Echo": A Bold, 80s-Inspired Opening Track 05:11 - "Closer": The Title Track ft. Tasha Cobbs Leonard 06:45 - "Verified": Connecting Faith and Authenticity 07:54 - "Hallelujah": The Joy of Choir Music & Collaborating with Tim Bowman Jr. 09:39 - "One Good God": A Song Captured on a Ring Camera 10:32 - Life Outside of Music: Teaching and Staying Balanced 12:21 - How to Stay Encouraged During an "Out of Season" Moment 14:17 - What the Album Did for Him & Hopes for Listeners 16:41 - Where to Find the Music and Follow Jonathan Pre-order the album Closer (available March 27th) and stream the new singles "One Good God," "Still," and "New Normal" now on all platforms!