The Andy Squyres Q&A (Songwriting, Jeff Buckley, Faith, Art, How To Create)

This is a wide-ranging, deeply honest conversation with Andy Squyres about art, faith, tragedy, craft, and what it actually means to tell the truth in your work. We talk about: 00:00 Jeff Buckley, Leonard Cohen, and why Hallelujah still matters 06:30 How tragedy dismantles “keeping up appearances” 13:30 Writing faith-based art without pretending everything is fine 20:00 Charismatic vs. Anglican spirituality, and living in the tension 30:00 Craft over clichés: anointing vs. excellence 38:30 Songwriting process, lyrical exercises, and showing up to the work 52:00 Cynicism, hope, humor, and not idolizing your sadness 01:05:00 Vocation, calling, and being the “necessary other” 01:18:00 Why artists feel compelled to create even when no one is watching This Q&A happened live, in a room full of artists, and it goes places most conversations don’t. If you care about creativity, faith, honesty, and making things that actually mean something, this one’s for you. Recorded live at Art House 808 on August 29th, 2025 at Art House 808. For more information visit www.arthouse808.com