Darian Sanders -- How God Took Me From Church Stages to Broadway (Faith, Family & Calling)

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In this episode of In the Huddle, I sit down with Darien Sanders — singer, songwriter, worship leader, Broadway performer, author, husband, and father — to talk honestly about faith, calling, family, and learning how to steward a God-given gift with excellence.

Darien grew up in a home with eight kids, surrounded by music, competition, faith, and constant movement. From an early age, he was thrust into leadership — but discovering his own calling took time, humility, and obedience.

In this conversation, we unpack:

Growing up in a big Christian household

Living in the tension between structure and freedom

Being labeled before you choose your own identity

How Darien discovered his voice — without formal training

Why small stages matter as much as big ones

Learning to steward nerves instead of fighting them

Why saying “no” is sometimes the most faithful answer

How FCA shaped his view of discipleship and community

When faith stopped being inherited and became personal

The Passion Conference moment that changed everything

Why ministry doesn’t stop outside church walls

Getting the call to perform on Broadway (The Lion King)

Marriage, fatherhood, and protecting what matters most

Writing Don’t Fear Your Roar and owning your calling
Filmed at the Louisville Podcast Studio

⏱️ 10 Timestamps

00:00 – Growing up in a house of 8 kids and controlled chaos
03:14 – Built-in competition, music, and finding my personality
06:25 – Living up to a family name and forging my own path
08:44 – When I realized God had given me a gift
10:01 – The moment worship stopped being about me
11:12 – How I sharpened my voice with no formal training
13:23 – Being faithful on small stages before big ones
16:16 – Why nerves never go away (and why that’s good)
19:35 – Learning when to say no — even to good opportunities
21:54 – What FCA taught me about community and consistency
27:13 – When faith became personal, not inherited
30:35 – The moment God changed everything at Passion Conference
33:08 – Marriage, calling, and honoring your spouse
38:02 – What becoming a dad taught me about God
44:48 – Getting the call to perform on Broadway
47:26 – Ministry outside the four walls of the church
52:24 – Writing a book and not fearing your roar

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