Songwriting is something I was born to do. By 13 I was leaving the dots behind and writing songs by ear on my grandmothers piano. By the end of high school I had written around 200 songs, captured solely inside my head or some lyrics scribbled on paper. When I travelled to LA to study music I thought I had 'made it big', but my version of what constituted 'making it big' soon changed dramatically, and the central figure of my childhood Catholic faith - Jesus Christ - became a new source of inspiration for my energy and creative output. Ever since it has been a wonderful and fulfilling journey to know and point others to the Giver of the gift, the Creator of the canvas. These songs speak about a part of my journey. I hope they speak something into your own.
‘MANNA’ is a reflection on the words of Jesus in John’s gospel chapter 6, where he speaks about being “the bread come down from heaven.” What did he mean by that statement? Was he being creative with imagery or was he referring something more tangible and radical? I wrote this song during the Cornavirus pandemic of 2020 with the sense that it may be helpful when people emerged and began to wonder about the point of going back to Mass. I hope it encourages you to find Christ’s extraordinary presence in the ordinary, especially at the Table of the Lord.
songs inspired by spearhead
ARMOURBEARER is inspired by the story of Jonathan, son of King Saul in the bible (1 Samuel 14) and his faithful armourbearer who covered his back on a do or die mission, and who for me is the real unsung hero of the story.
I think it has something to say to everyone of us who desires the courage to act, who need someone to 'go with us into battle' each day, or who just desperately wants to see something new happen in the Church that will turn the tide.
WILD MAN was inspired by the image of John the Baptist standing up in the river Jordan and calling 'the church' of his day to be renewed. The Church today once again needs 'wild men and women' to stand up in the river of their baptism and point the way forward.
Wild Man draws on my own experience of trying to follow Christ over 20 years, with all the failures and challenges involved. It is a particular rally call for men today who need to know that no matter how much they have fallen it is never to late to catch that fire again. And ladies, there is a verse dedicated just to you xo
emmanuelworship songs
Below are a couple of songs I recorded over the years with Emmanuel Worship, a Brisbane-based worship ministry I served with for over 10 years. The band behind the national Ignite Conference, I recommend them as a powerful source of Catholic worship renewal. To explore Emmanuel Worship’s music check them out on Spotify, iTunes, Apple Music or visit
REGENERATE ME - lyrics
I hear You calling out to me, my God Your voice descending from a world outside Something like ‘I have called you, you are mine’ And my soul rises like a wave inside, yeah... Read more
PRAISE COMES - lyrics
From the heights of heavens gates to the groan of prisoners chains
From the light of children’s eyes to the hearts that ache with pain
Praise comes... read more