Welcome to another episode of Da Fixx. Today, we’re joined by a special guest, Champp, the son of the legendary gospel singer, songwriter and radio personality Darlene McCoy. We’re going to dive deep into Champp’s faith journey, his music, and his perspective on the music industry and the culture.

Embracing Cultural Heritage

Before we get into our conversation with Champp, I want to acknowledge Indigenous Peoples Day and the recognition of this day by President Biden. It’s crucial that we embrace our cultural heritage and discourage making up false claims about our ancestry. We need to push our culture forward, and that starts with truth and revolution.

Champp’s Faith Journey

Champp grew up in the church, but it wasn’t until he went off to college that he truly started his journey with God. Being away from his family and having no one to rely on, Champp started to seek God and develop a deeper understanding of his faith. He realized that he had been given a gift, being an athlete, and felt a responsibility to use that gift to lead others back to God. He wants his music to have a positive impact on his community and reflect his faith.

Champp’s Musical Inspirations

Champp’s main musical inspiration is Kanye West, particularly when Kanye released “Jesus Walks,” which he believes changed the game. He admires Kanye for going against the grain and delivering a powerful message through his music. Champp also mentions Kendrick Lamar as another inspiration, appreciating his authenticity and his desire to help the culture through his music. Additionally, he grew up listening to Christian hip-hop, which will always hold a special place in his top five inspirations.

The Music Industry and The Controversial Artist

Champp shares his thoughts on a controversial artist and their impact on the industry. He believes that the artist’s use of shocking imagery, such as horns, is for attention and shock value rather than a deeper understanding of the implications. He emphasizes the importance of not playing with spiritual matters and the need for protection from negative influences.

Champp’s Upcoming Project

Champp’s upcoming project, titled “Who Are You Going to Be?” is a mixture of different genres, showcasing his versatility as an artist. He wants to use his music to help and inspire others, leading them towards the light and sharing his experiences of walking with God.

The Biblical Perspective on Friendship

We also discuss the topic of having a best friend and whether it is biblical. While there is no specific mention of a soulmate or best friend in the Bible, there are scriptures that talk about friendship and how we should treat each other. We believe that Jesus should be our best friend, but also that it is possible to have close friendships that align with biblical principles.

Friendship Evangelism

The conversation then shifts to the concept of friendship evangelism, where we discuss the challenges of being friends with unbelievers. We believe that becoming friends with unbelievers does not guarantee winning them over to Christ, as that is the work of the Holy Spirit.

Prioritizing Our Relationship with God

We conclude by discussing the idea of Jesus being our best friend and the importance of prioritizing our relationship with God. We believe that in a marriage, spouses should be each other’s best friends and should be able to share everything with each other.

Conclusion

We’re excited for Champp’s future and the impact he will make. We hope you enjoyed this episode and found it insightful. Remember to show the love of Christ and to continue working on forgiveness. Until next time, God bless.

TIMECODE REFERENCES:

The Indigenous Peoples Day (00:01:36) Discussion about the significance of Indigenous Peoples Day and the importance of recognizing and celebrating indigenous cultures.

The Best Friend Debate (00:05:24) Debate about whether having a best friend is biblical and exploring the concept of friendship in a biblical context.

Champp’s Faith Journey (00:07:01) Champp, Darlene McCoy’s son, shares his personal faith journey and how he found God for himself while in college and playing football.

Developing a Personal Relationship with God (00:09:19) Discussion on the importance of understanding spiritual warfare and developing a personal relationship with God.

Discovering Faith in College (00:10:16) Exploration of how being away from family and having time alone in college allowed for a deeper understanding of faith and personal connection with God.

Growing Up with a Celebrity Mother (00:13:53) Reflection on the experience of growing up with a famous mother and witnessing her hard work and dedication, which influenced the speaker’s own values and aspirations.

The Creative Process (00:17:25) Champp discusses his creative process and the importance of empowering others, praising God, and being authentic in his music.

Discovering Writing (00:18:17) Champp shares how he discovered his talent for writing and how it became a way for him to tell people about God and his own story.

Musical Inspirations (00:18:52) Discussion on musical inspirations, and he mentions Kanye West and Kendrick Lamar as his main inspirations, along with faith-based artists.

The industry’s shock value (00:26:02) Discussion about the industry’s use of shock value for attention and the potential negative impact it may have on leading people down the wrong path.

The upcoming project “Who Are You Going to Be?” (00:28:44) Explanation of the artist’s upcoming project, which will showcase his versatility across different genres and his desire to help people and lead them towards the light.

Sports scores and scripture reading (00:32:41) Brief mention of sports scores and a scripture reading from the book of Second Timothy, emphasizing the usefulness of scripture in teaching, correcting faults, and guiding people in the right way to live.

The timestamp’s title (00:34:58) Sports updates, including the Detroit Lions’ win and baseball playoffs.

The timestamp’s title (00:36:01) College football updates, including Oklahoma’s win over Texas.

The timestamp’s title (00:37:01) Discussion on whether having a best friend is biblical, using examples from the Bible.

The best friend idea (00:44:25) Discussion on the concept of having a best friend and the importance of Jesus being our ultimate best friend.

Friendship evangelism (00:46:06) Debate on whether becoming friends with unbelievers is an effective way to win them over to Christ.

Being best friends with someone of different faith (00:52:42) The impossibility of being best friends with someone who believes in a different god and the importance of sharing the same beliefs in a friendship.

“Jesus should be our best friend” (00:53:31) Discussion on the importance of having Jesus as our best friend and the potential disrespect of having someone else as a best friend.

“The problem with bringing someone else as your best friend” (00:54:11) Exploration of the potential issues that can arise when bringing someone else to the front door and claiming them as your best friend, especially in a marriage.

“The importance of seeking God first” (00:55:30) Emphasis on the need to prioritize seeking God and taking everything to Him in prayer, rather than relying solely on human best friends.

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