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In this episode of 12-Minute Convos with Jesus Believers, Engel Jones connects with Fletch Wiley from Austin, Texas. Fletch reflects on his beautiful 56-year marriage and his deeply musical family, noting that his children have all been involved in music and his family even runs a record label called Fat Possum Records.
Listen in as Fletch unpacks the profound meaning behind his given name, Fletcher the person who puts the feathers on an arrow so it flies straight and true. Pointing to the story of David, who had to encourage himself in the Lord when his own men turned against him, Fletch shares why daily encouragement through scripture and prayer is vital for every believer. If you are facing a challenging season, Fletch’s heartfelt reminder to stay on the "straight and narrow path" and to fully let God use you will deeply renew your spirit
Guest's Bio
“At a very early age, I knew I was going to be a musician; maybe it was sleeping with my trumpet as a ten-year-old!”
Thus began a musical journey that has taken Fletch Wiley literally around the world playing and producing with some of the world’s great players and giving him a heart for helping the local musician. Fusing his love of jazz, classical and world music with digital technology has made Fletch a sought-after producer, arranger, instrumentalist, and orchestrator. Since receiving a bachelor’s degree from the University of North Texas and a graduate fellowship to Yale University as a trumpet player, Fletch has built a career working with a diverse group of artists, ad agencies, theaters and record labels. Over the last four decades he has received multiple Grammy nominations: as arranger for “Take Me Back,” Andraé Crouch and the Disciples, 1974; and Best Recording for Children 1982, ’83, ’84; and Dove Awards in 1983, ’84, ’86,’88, ’91. Recordings include his own instrumental projects (five for Star Song Records, nine for Word Records, two independent jazz releases) and arranging and producing projects in classical, Christian, pop and rock idioms.
In the last five years, Fletch, with his wife, Kathryn, have started Heart+Art, a music missions ministry that has taken them to New Zealand, Turkey, Egypt, Albania, Nigeria, France, Germany, Spain, South Africa, Peru, Bulgaria, India, and England. Whether it’s street ministry, teaching in seminaries, playing in churches or opera houses, Fletch and Kathryn have a heart to minister the love of Jesus wherever they go. Hear for yourself how he can intertwine these abilities when you invite Fletch for a concert or to produce your next film score or artist project. “The depth of the musical experience never ceases to amaze me. Whether it’s playing in churches in America, jazz cafes in Istanbul or outdoor festivals in Norway; writing a film score; or producing a record or jingle, I am in awe of the creative powers God has given us.” -Fletch Wiley
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