The Walk: Dan Dean Devotional – “More Than Music, More Than Ministry”Episode Summary

In this powerful episode of The Walk, Dan Dean—longtime pastor, songwriter, and founding member of Phillips, Craig & Dean—shares the heart behind his new solo album More and the journey that led him there. Recorded after stepping down as lead pastor of Heartland Church, More represents a deeply personal season of reflection, legacy, and faithfulness. Dan opens up about the generational blessing of ministry in his family, the struggles of staying rooted in one place, and why he founded Shepherd’s Rest, a nonprofit to care for pastors and their spouses.

With warmth, candor, and wisdom from nearly five decades of ministry, Dan reminds us that obedience to God over time produces lasting fruit—and that no one is ever finished in God’s eyes. This is a must-listen for worship leaders, ministry couples, and anyone navigating transitions in life and calling.

Who Is Dan Dean?

• Legacy Pastor at Heartland Church, Carrollton, TX

• Founding member of Phillips, Craig & Dean

• Dove Award-winning songwriter behind “Revelation Song” and “I Want to Be Just Like You”

• Solo artist behind More, a country-rooted album of reflection and hope

• Founder of Shepherd’s Rest, a ministry that supports pastors and their spouses

• Married to Becky for 48 years; father and grandfather

Episode Highlights

• The story behind More and its roots in COVID-era reflection

• Why Dan stepped away from lead pastoring and how God met him in the quiet

• How “Revelation Song” almost didn’t make the cut—and what happened when it did

• Why Shepherd’s Rest exists and the critical need for pastoral soul care

• The wisdom of staying planted in the local church and the fruit that follows

Helpful Links

• WorshipLeader.com

• The Walk Podcast Feed

• Phillips, Craig & Dean Website

• Shepherd’s Rest Ministry (if available)

• More Album Preview or Purchase (if available)

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