Brunes Charles on Grammy Nomination for 'Church' and Finding Grace

From Producer to Songwriter

• 💡 Brunes Charles, son of Haitian immigrants, initially dreamed of becoming a TV producer, not a songwriter.
• 🔑 Despite self-doubt, he decided to embrace songwriting, focusing on painting stories and offering concepts, which led to improvement.
• 🏆 This journey culminated in a Grammy nomination for Best Gospel Performance/Song for his writing on the song "Church."

The Meaning Behind 'Church'

• 💬 The song "Church" was born from a conversation about how to maintain a sense of peace and grace, typically found on Sundays, throughout the challenges of the week, especially on a Monday.
• 🎯 The core message is about learning to have "church"—a state of grace and peace—on difficult days, not just when it's easy.
• 🎶 Charles highlights the line "Teach us how to have church on a Monday" as particularly meaningful, representing the struggle to find spiritual solace amidst everyday responsibilities.

Lessons in Grace and Surrender

• 🙏 Charles reflects on his Grammy nomination, attributing it to God's grace covering his insecurities and moments of doubt.
• 🌟 He emphasizes that grace qualifies you for things you might feel are beyond your capabilities.
• 🧠 Learning to surrender to God and understanding his assignment in different rooms has made the process easier and allowed God to shine through him.
• 🤝 The practice of entering rooms with empathy, asking "What are you going through today?", has become a method for birthing songs, as exemplified by the creation of "Church."