Compelled By Reality

Interview with Shawn Blanc - Part 1

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Today I have the pleasure of posting the first part of an email interview that I conducted with Shawn Blanc from one of my favorite blogs The Fight Spot. He is an intercessory missionary at the International House of Prayer in Kansas City, plays drums on Justin Rizzo’s worship team, and tours ’round the country with the Onething team as their tech/sound/live-blogger/guru.

I’ve divided the interview into two parts because of the whole too much of a good thing… or maybe its because I asked lots of questions and breaking it up means I get 2 posts out of it. Whatever the case, I hope you enjoy it.

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What are the 2 most important things in your life?

The Lord and Family. I love them both very much.

You have many readers at FTSA and I believe its because of the great insight and killer content you provide new each day. What is the #1 reason you blog?

FTSA started out as a journal-esque blog but I have turned it into a pastoral / discipleship site. I want it to be a place for people to learn simple ideas to help them in their walk with God. The kind of things that after you read it you say “Gosh. Why didn’t someone tell me that before?”If you could recommend one book for us what would it be?

Tozer: Knowledge of the Holy. That book is outstanding.

What’s the coolest thing about living in KC?

Other than night and day prayer?… cheap houses.

What was the change like for you when you first started out as intercessory missionary at ihop?

The biggest change for me was that I was finally in a community of people pursuing holiness. It was an excellent transition. One thing I’m still not used to is all the humidity in KC. I’m from Colorado where it’s nice and dry in the summer.

What’s the average amount of sleep you get each night?

6-7 hours.

What is your favorite date spot with Anna?

Houstons. It’s a fancy restaurant. We split this dish called the ‘evil jungle thai noodle steak salad’ and a baked potato. We go there every couple of months.

Read the Interview with Shawn Blanc - Part 2