“Chances clearly speaks of the gospel for me. From the faithfulness of Christ to loving our neighbors. Redemption is the work of Jesus in our lives. He takes what was dead and breathes life into it. When we think we are too far gone, disqualified, or our mistakes are too great, He steps in. So, if you think you are too far gone, you’re not. He is the God of second chances.”

— Evan Craft

This album celebrates the fact that God gives us second chances (and third, and fourth etc). What has he shown you in his Grace recently that inspired you to anchor on this theme?

This song is a testimony of my family. We've been through it. People saw mistakes my parents made and didn't think we had a hope or a future. Thank God He doesn't give up on us. Our lives aren't perfect by any means today, but I've seen God restore, rebuild, and redeem lives very close to me.

Tell us about how “Faith Don’t Fail Me Now” harkens back to a prayer you repeated over and over when you were first called to Mexico.

When I would drive into Mexico, I remember a mixture of fear and excitement. I was afraid to fail but too invested to turn around. I was trusting God with every fiber of my being and seeing him provide in miraculous ways.

I didn't care if I failed and I remember telling God, "this was your idea, and you don't fail, so I'll trust you."

Who were some of the believers that inspired “Fight On My Knees” and how did they encourage you in dark seasons?

This song was inspired by my pastor.

He was running from God, church, and anything religious. He told me his mom would go into his room at night and anoint him with oil and pray over him declaring he would serve the Lord. Today, he's obviously a pastor, but God has used him in a mighty way. His mom prayed through so many situations that it inspired me to do the same. To declare health, wholeness, redemption, all of the above over my family.

How has God reminded you that He is “Still Good” whether on the mountaintop or in the valley?

Because God is still God regardless of my day, week, or year. I wrestle with this constantly. His ways are higher than my own and, truthfully, I don't understand what He is doing most of the time.

But as He sustains me through each day, providing breath for my lungs, blood in my veins, I know he has a plan and a purpose for me.

Despite where I'm at or what my perspective is, He doesn't change. He's still who He says he is.

We know "Mas Rico Del Mundo" is a favorite. Tell us about how your Dad's motivational words growing up influenced this song, and tell us about the Spanish-inspired instrumentation!

“Comparison is the thief of joy.”

I remember hearing this hundreds of times and I started telling myself this phrase when I was comparing myself to others earlier this year. They have x car, they have a bigger house, they have x success, etc. It was really bringing me down.

On the other hand, I've been able to travel to some incredible places where people are happy despite having very little. They would maybe say they don't have much materially, but in terms of personal wealth, they put Elon Musk to shame. They have healthy family relationships, healthy marriages, love for Jesus, and contentment in their hearts. I want that over anything else. And “Más Rico Del Mundo” is a song I sing to myself constantly to make that a priority.

Lastly, tell us about “Lean On Me,” the possibly influence of the original song, and how we cannot be Christ-like in silos.

We were definitely not meant to live this life alone. I've needed someone to lean on every day of my life and it doesn't make you strong to be alone. Independence is great but it should never isolate us. Strength is being willing to be vulnerable and realize your need for a savior and other people. Sooner or later, you're going to need someone.

Evan Craft

This album celebrates the fact that God gives us second chances (and third, and fourth etc). What has he shown you in his Grace recently that inspired you to anchor on this theme?

Tell us about how “Faith Don’t Fail Me Now” harkens back to a prayer you repeated over and over when you were first called to Mexico.

Who were some of the believers that inspired “Fight On My Knees” and how did they encourage you in dark seasons?

How has God reminded you that He is “Still Good” whether on the mountaintop or in the valley?

But as He sustains me through each day, providing breath for my lungs, blood in my veins, I know he has a plan and a purpose for me.

We know "Mas Rico Del Mundo" is a favorite. Tell us about how your Dad's motivational words growing up influenced this song, and tell us about the Spanish-inspired instrumentation!

“Comparison is the thief of joy.”

Lastly, tell us about “Lean On Me,” the possibly influence of the original song, and how we cannot be Christ-like in silos.

So call me up! Lean On Me!

Evan Craft | Chances

Evan Craft

This album celebrates the fact that God gives us second chances (and third, and fourth etc). What has he shown you in his Grace recently that inspired you to anchor on this theme?

Tell us about how “Faith Don’t Fail Me Now” harkens back to a prayer you repeated over and over when you were first called to Mexico.

Who were some of the believers that inspired “Fight On My Knees” and how did they encourage you in dark seasons?

How has God reminded you that He is “Still Good” whether on the mountaintop or in the valley?

But as He sustains me through each day, providing breath for my lungs, blood in my veins, I know he has a plan and a purpose for me.

We know "Mas Rico Del Mundo" is a favorite. Tell us about how your Dad's motivational words growing up influenced this song, and tell us about the Spanish-inspired instrumentation!

“Comparison is the thief of joy.”

Lastly, tell us about “Lean On Me,” the possibly influence of the original song, and how we cannot be Christ-like in silos.

So call me up! Lean On Me!

Evan Craft | Chances

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