In this inspiring episode of Music Is My Mantra, host Courtney McKenna sits down with Brian Goodall, songwriter, producer, and executive director of City Psalms, a faith-based nonprofit in Tucson, Arizona. For over 20 years, Brian has written and produced music across genres — from indie rock to gospel — with one central mission: to use creativity as a bridge between communities.

Through City Psalms, Brian brings together musicians, artists, and congregations to write original songs for their city, build networks of creatives, and foster unity through prayer and praise. He shares the story of how a single idea grew into eight recording projects, the unique process of writing music for an entire community, and what it takes to keep worship heartfelt rather than performative.

Whether you’re an artist, a faith leader, or someone who believes in the power of creativity to inspire change, Brian’s journey will leave you with practical insights and renewed hope for what’s possible when music meets mission.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• How City Psalms started and grew into a citywide music movement
• The art of writing songs that reflect a community’s heart
• Balancing artistic excellence with spiritual authenticity
• Building networks of songwriters, artists, and filmmakers for a shared cause
• Using music to bridge divides and unite diverse congregations

🎵 Music can be both a prayer and a bridge

🤝 Collaboration deepens connection

🌆 Creativity can transform a city

🙏 Praise shifts focus from problems to possibilities

Website or Linktree: citypsalms.com/ https://linktr.ee/citypsalms

Link to Instagram: https://instagram.com/citypsalms

Link to LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-goodall/

Link to Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@citypsalms5257

Link to Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityPsalms/