[Authors Note: we thank you all for listening and learning about this great man of God and world-class creative, as we honor the life and legacy of Parris. If you want to bless the Bowens family, please give via Cash app at http://cash.app/deeyon] There are many outstanding, talented Christian creatives, but you won’t find a more authentic and earnest one than Parris Bowens. As a gifted keyboardist and songwriter, Parris spent 10 years as an integral part of Soundcheck, gospel star Tye Tribbett’s massively influential backing band. He participated in some of the biggest releases in gospel music history, including Life, Victory Live, and Stand Out. From there Parris went on to play, produce, arrange, compose and tour with many artists and producers ranging from Floetry, Musiq Soulchild, Timbaland, Bubba Sparxx, Brandy, James Poyser, Justin Timberlake, Israel and New Breed, Aaron Lindsey, Marvin Sapp, the late Gerald Levert, Travis Greene, Kierra Sheard, Janet Jackson, The Roots/Late Night w Jimmy Fallon, Weird Al Yankovic, Big Sean, ASAP Rocky, Anthony Hamilton, Lauryn Hill and many more. In this deeply moving and revealing interview, Parris opens up about his dynamic relationship with gospel music legend Tye Tribbett; the groundbreaking influence of Soundcheck; his greatest struggles and fears as a working musician and songwriter when he was working at the top levels of the music industry; and how his faith was tested in the midst of the pandemic to the point that he nearly walked away from it all. What you’ll learn from this episode How Parris came to know Tye Tribbett and made a promise to himself that eventually became reality How he became part of the Philadelphia soul scene with artists like The Roots and Jill Scott How he adjusted to being in the inner circle of gospel legends like Tye Tribbett and Israel Houghton How Tye Tribbett helped him deal with insecurity, intimidation and fear and how artists can overco We’ve love to hear your thoughts about this episode… Tap HERE to send us a text! Support the show NEW DEVOTIONAL ON YOUVERSION! Would you like to understand God's creative process and apply it to your life? Check out our new YouVersion Bible reading plan here! NEW "DISCOVER YOUR CREATIVE PERSONALITY" QUIZ! We've developed this quiz to help you diagnose and discover where you currently stand in your journey as a faith-focused artist. You'll find out which of the 5 Christian Creative Personalities you're currently operating in and how to improve on your strengths and get help with your weaknesses. Take the 5- minute quiz HERE PODCAST MERCH Get God and Gigs themed gear, clothing and accessories HERE! GOT VALUE FROM THIS PODCAST? Exchange VALUE 4 VALUE! You can share: TIME: Send this episode to someone who you know would enjoy it TALENT: Email your art or music to add to our community to allen@godandgigs.com TREASURE: Tap HERE to pick an amount to support the podcast monthly, OR: Get a modern podcast app that allows you support us IN REAL TIME by sending us value digitally! Get a new podcast app that supports these new features HERE.