It's hard to hear somebody say just hang in there and keep going but I've lived it and I can tell you that if you'll keep going if you'll keep forward momentum and keep trying and

keep picking yourself up, you will eventually get to where you're

supposed to go.

Welcome to the Jesus Calling podcast. Today's guests remind us God can use the

shattered parts of our lives to create a beautiful mosaic

that shows his glory.

Country Music Superstar Jay De Marcus and worship leader Kim Walker Smith.

For two decades, Jay De Marcus has been making country music

in the award-winning group Rascal Flats,

but his journey to the big stage was an unexpected one.

Growing up in Ohio, Jay had no idea how to break into the music business, and when he moved to

Nashville after sending in a demo tape, he discovered chasing his dream was a lot easier than turning it into

reality.

Jay's reflected on his struggles and successes

in his new memoir, Shotgun Angels.

I'm Jay De Marcus, and I am one-third of Rascal Flats. I do a lot of different things. I have song-write, I produce, I act a little bit when time permits, so I've got my hands in a lot of different things. I grew up in a lot of different things.

I grew up in Columbus, Ohio.

My mother and dad were both musicians.

They met when they were young.

My dad's a few years older than my mother,

but not by much.

And they met planning clubs together so they

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