A Chat with Jacob Furr - Part 2

Curious Goldfish

Our Tribute to Rich Mulllins

This Curious Goldfish episode, hosted by Jason English, explores the influential legacy of Christian music artist Rich Mullins with guest Jacob Furr, a singer-songwriter from Fort Worth. They delve into Mullins' profound impact on their personal faith journeys, emphasizing his unique approach to Christian music that transcended traditional mediocrity with depth and authenticity. Mullins' most famous song, 'Awesome God', is discussed alongside other notable works like 'Hello Old Friends'. The episode also ventures into Furr's personal history, including his tragic loss and subsequent musical journey, highlighting an upcoming project inspired by his family history related to a poor farm in Arkansas. Additionally, both host and guest reflect on their experiences with conservative Christian teachings, contrasting them with Mullins' more open and questioning approach to faith. The episode ends with Furr's plans for future music projects and a live performance.

00:00 Opening Thoughts and Musical Influences

01:03 Introducing Curious Goldfish Podcast

01:42 Jacob Furr's Journey and Spiritual Turn

02:06 A Tribute to Rich Mullins

05:53 Lamenting Time at a Conservative Christian Camp

07:06 Jacob's Future Projects and Storytelling Challenges

07:29 Exploring Family History Through Music

11:12 The Art of Storytelling in Songwriting

14:18 Revisiting Rich Mullins' Legacy

17:31 Reflecting on Rich Mullins' Impact

18:03 The Uncool Yet Profound Influence of Rich Mullins

19:07 Navigating the Christian Music Scene

19:55 Discovering the Underground Christian Songwriting Scene

21:06 Exploring Personal Connections with Rich Mullins' Music

23:01 Deconstructing from a Conservative Christian Background

26:40 Rich Mullins: A Beacon for the Questioning and Sensitive

31:35 Pursuing Authentic Music Beyond Mainstream Influence

32:24 Planning Future Music Projects

33:24 A Potential Collaboration and Closing Thoughts