Chris Bell of the
NZBC has an interesting and enlightening five minute chat with everyone's favourite born-again rocker, Dave Dobbyn.
Bob Dylan and Van Morrison have both said that Christianity has influenced their music for the better. Has it changed songwriting and performing in any way for you?
"Yes, when you live in the hope and eternal perspective of Christ, everything changes and often. To work in the spirit of taking care of your brothers and sisters, regardless of race or creed, and to be able to express that purity is so much better than beating up on yourself with the destructive side of rock 'n' roll. There's a worthiness that lives in that belief, and it has you with your heart laid bare and ready to take risks. My king died for me and for all men, so I have no choice but to shout His name and spread the love. It's the very making of peace that I'm interested in, and in music I have the perfect weapon."
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