Episode 225 | Sanctus Real | The Difference

Listen to this episode from Christian Music Guys on Spotify. On today's show, we chat with Sanctus Real!If Sanctus Real has learned anything over the course of their career, it’s this: We’re all a work in progress. For Dustin Lolli (lead vocals) and founding members Chris Rohman (guitar) and Mark Graalman (drums), it’s a refining that’s been realized through hard-won seasons as a band. Theresult is a bond of remarkable musicians that are making the best music of their career, and coming out on the other side more resilient than ever before.  Since forming in Toledo, Ohio, in the mid-’90s, Sanctus Real has become one of the most well-loved artists in Christian music. With eight No. 1 songs, 19 Top 10 hits and more than 2 million singles sold, their catalog boasts well-known anthems like “Lead Me,” “I’m Not Alright,” “Forgiven,” “My God Is Stillthe Same” and RIAA Gold®-certified single “Confidence.” With a pair of GRAMMY® nominations, a GMA Dove Award and massive streaming numbers that place them in an elite tier of Christian artistsgarnering more than 2.5 million listeners a month on Spotify alone, the trio has carved out a name for themselves with their raw lyrics and deft musicianship, evidenced during their critically lauded live shows.  “The Difference” was built on top of a singular guitar riff Rohman created. Once the principle vibe was laid, the lyrics came easily as Lolli, Rohman and their collaborators — songwritersMatt Armstrong and AJ Pruis — began talking about a key difference between believers and non-believers: [email protected]@christianmusicguys