CCM: In what ways does it make road life easier? Harder?
FAS: Disagreements can definitely be awkward. There have been plenty of times where we’re forced to live out our marital dynamics in front of one another. But, we learn to adapt and give people their space. It helps that we all understand those moments because we’ve all had them! Finances can also be tricky. We decided early on that family was going to take priority, and with that comes extra costs, salaries to pay, and difficulty in keeping jobs at home, but its so worth it for the sake of healthy marriages. There are also times when Randy’s wife isn’t able to travel with us. So, when he is forced to be around the rest of the couples, we know it’s really difficult for him.

Now that we’ve gotten all the hard stuff out of the way, lets list the many incredible things that come from being able to travel with our spouses! When we have our loved ones with us, we feel a sense of “home” at all times. It’s a lot easier to be out for long periods of time. We also love that we can keep aspects of our ministry and business “in the family.” To know that every person on the road is fully bought in, is a comforting and encouraging thought. Being able to do ministry with our spouses, both on an off stage, is incredible. When we are apart from each other, it can feel like our spouses are constantly missing out on what we’re doing, while we’re missing out on their daily lives. Instead, we get to not only share the relationships and stories of the road, but also experience them together!

CCM: Had any of you experienced the touring life before getting hitched?
FAS: Jeff met Taylor during our first tour, and ended up getting married a year later. But, it wasn’t until 4 years later that she would start traveling with us full time. Through those times of being gone up to 250 days a year, we decided that having family on the road had to be a priority. Because each member is so vital to our dynamic, we want to do all we can to make it possible for each member to stay committed to the band. Randy didn’t get married until this past December, so the majority of his life in the band has been single. It’s so awesome to have all of us married now, and traveling as a core unit as much as possible.

CCM: You spent your formative years as a band serving at the Hume Lake campus. What about that experience set that apart from others, and how did it help craft who For All Seasons are today?
FAS: Our years at Hume built an incredible foundation for our ministry. In addition to music, we were an active part of the programming. From early morning devotions & performing in skits, to judging competitions and running recreation, we learned quickly that ministry is NOT about us. Through our time at Hume, we decided that our ministry is about people. Music is simply the means by which we do it. Also, playing twice a day, 6 days a week, 10 weeks in a row, 4 years straight, makes you really tight as a band and offers a lot of opportunities to create and write together.

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