Live Inspired Podcast with John O'Leary The Voices of SOUL ON FIRE: Mac Powell (ep. 806)
Aug 28, 2025
Mac Powell, the Grammy-winning lead singer of Third Day, shares his heartfelt journey from 'band nerd' to music icon. He reveals how faith has guided his career and personal life, including the transformative experience of adoption. Listeners will be inspired by the emotional stories behind hit songs like 'Cry Out to Jesus' and 'Soul on Fire,' and the joy of musical connections. Mac also discusses the anticipation surrounding Third Day's reunion tour, blending excitement with nostalgia as they prepare to reconnect with their audience.
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Leaving Often Precedes Growth
- Mac learned leaving places repeatedly brought new opportunities and growth.
- He framed relocations as God leading to something better, not always bigger but always different.
Song Born From Prayer And Tragedy
- Cry Out To Jesus grew from band prayer times and a tragic story of a family's lost child.
- The song channels shared burdens and the question of where faith leads amid grief.
Humble Hit From Singing Someone Else's Song
- Mac sang on God of Wonders though he didn't write it and expected little from it.
- The track became one he has sung most often and taught him humility about hits.
