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The Song Written in the NICU
Metal for Emmanuel
Dana and Jason talk about returning to music, forgiveness, family, and the song born during their daughter's NICU stay.
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- "You've got to let that go"
- Meet Dana of Metal for Emmanuel
- He bought a ticket to get her number
- How music took over her life
- How they write a song together
- Their sound: Iron Maiden, Dio, and a little black metal
- What their kids think of it
- The story behind "In This Storm"
- The first line she wrote
- Growing up in church without knowing God
- The occult, the nightmares, and wanting out
- Quitting the band and giving up music
- What church looks like now
- Who discipled them
- What "born again" actually means
- What she'd tell her 18-year-old self
- Forgiving the father who wasn't there
- Her daily time with God
- Making videos with three kids underfoot
- Lightning round
- What's next for Metal for Emmanuel
- How to pray for Dana and Jason