As a Christian artist, I’ve been blessed to witness firsthand how God can use creativity to speak truth, encourage others, and spread the gospel. However, my journey to this point has been nothing short of transformative.
Before I surrendered my life to Christ, I was chasing after attention. I wanted people to applaud my talents and efforts. I poured endless hours into my craft, but despite all my hard work, I never found the fulfillment I was seeking. I couldn’t see in myself what I desperately wanted others to see, and gradually, my drive as an artist began to fade. I shifted my focus to romantic relationships, thinking they might fill the emptiness. But instead, I found myself emotionally drained, jumping from one relationship to another, still convinced that something was missing.
The turning point came after I was involved in a car accident. I walked away without injury, but as I waited for the tow truck, something shifted within me. I realized I had had enough of trying to make my own choices. In that moment, I longed for something more, something real. I began to earnestly seek to understand who Jesus is – his grace, repentance, forgiveness – and how deeply God loved me, even in my brokenness.
It was Bryce Thompson, a brother from the Montgomery Church of Christ (now known as Capital Rivers Church of Christ), who reached out to me. He was DJing a live performance I was part of, and we connected after the show. We shared our values and stances, and eventually, we studied the Bible together. A couple of months later, I was baptized into the faith.
Becoming a disciple didn’t just change my spiritual life, it transformed the way I viewed my art. What was once a tool for self-expression and validation became a means to share God’s love and truth. I began creating with purpose; not for attention, but to serve others and honor God. My art became a form of worship. Every song I wrote, every performance I gave, became an opportunity to point people to Christ.
The journey hasn’t always been easy. There have been moments of doubt, financial struggles, and the temptation to compromise for success. There were times when I questioned whether my art could truly make an impact. But through it all, I’ve learned to trust God’s timing and his plan for my life, even when the path seemed unclear.
Today, my prayer is that my work will continue to point people to Christ, be a light in dark places, and inspire others to seek a relationship with him. I’ve learned that no matter where you are in your journey, God has a plan for you. He can use your gifts – no matter how imperfect they may seem – for his glory. Stay faithful, trust in his timing, and he will lead you where you need to go.
Johny’s second album The Inevitable is set to release on March 22nd, 2025, available on all streaming platforms. Follow him on Instagram and Tiktok.
