Doug Van Pelt

Today is David Crowder Day in Taylor, TX

It's not because Remedy is released today -- although that'd be a good reason -- it's because I'm devoting all day to finishing this cover story for CCM. I want to get it right and do an excellent job. It's hard work, but it's fun. I'm glad I'm not transcribing the entire 3+ hour interview. I used to transcribe first, take notes second, and then write. But this time I'm formulating in my head where it's going, write what I can before transcribing and then looking over my questions and remembering his answers to see which ones I might want to use. I wish I had that software to transcribe an interview for me, but I'm not sure it's been developed that'll recognize multiple voices very well and still be affordable.

It's always a bummer to "kill" some quotes -- especially when the interview subject has so many good things to say. I'm really an admirer of this guy now. After meeting him and spending some time up close and personal, seeing his church, etc; I have a lot of respect for him. If I lived in Waco, I'm sure I'd want to be a part of his church. They've created a place that I think matches its goal -- to provide a place where someone can ask questions (and not necessarily be given the answers right away). I think that's really cool.