An afternoon with the Wisecarvers

Just a few weeks ago I had the opportunity to visit with a relatively new group called The Wisecarvers. We first met a few years ago and have kept in contact. Their music, though sometimes unorthodox, has had an effect on me and my children. With a revisited “Heaven’s Jubilee” to “Thank You Lord for Your Blessings on Me” to “Go Down Again”, their style of writing and arrangement is impressive.

Now, I want to introduce you to the group, Vince and Tammy Wisecarver are the parents to Dustin and Chase. Kaila married into the family as Dustin’s better half. As you look at their bio’s, you will see a theme, each one of them are songwriters. Admittedly, they have different styles but love to work together too. 

Currently, the favorite song of mine is “Go Down Again”. Yes, this is the second time I’ve mentioned it, but that’s for a reason. Folks, you really need to hear this song. Introduced with a simple piano tune, Kaila brings the lyrics to life as she sings about the Old Testaments Naaman. Have you ever felt that you’ve tried so many times and still there’s no end of your pain in sight? This song exhorts us to press on and try once again.

“Somebody Here”, is yet another call to action for the believer. Chase, Dustin, and Kaila share the vocal responsibilities, and the message is a familiar call for somebody to grab that hand reached out to them. Another song, one that will catch you off guard is “Manufactured Smiles”, the idea is that we all have a hidden part, closed off to others, but “Jesus knows the hearts of man”.  Our faces “can’t hide our every scar”, is just one heart clenching lyric, but, if you move beyond title, the message is clear.

In our conversation, we were able to discuss the effect on Covid-19 on their ministry, their family and what is next for the family. We also uncover some little-known facts about the group. With little ones in the family, we get to talk about Chase and Kasie’s family as well as Dustin and Kaila’s little ones. 

So, I offer you two things. First, go out and get their music, there are three albums available, “Journey”, “Armor”, and “Silhouette”. Second, listen to our conversation on our podcast. 

Well, I’ve shared my story of the Wisecarvers and hope you can hear my heart in it. Now, it’s up to you to love them as much as I do, but that’s just my Southern Gospel Point of View. 

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