He protected us and blessed us with people who shared our vision and looked out for us. Charlie went on to describe a trip Jars of Clay made to Greenville during their first summer in Nashville to use the studio at the college. Through communication breakdowns, directional differences, and the accumulation of stress, Charlie says the band almost broke up. He credits a fellow GC friend, Stephen Leiweke, for encouraging them towards improved communication with each other. Finding consistency in each day.
Stuff constantly changes on the road, and every day is a little different.
Finding time to exercise and read on a schedule was difficult. I also met many people I could relate to musically and enjoy a shared sense of humor. We also appreciated the way we were encouraged spiritually. The first year at Greenville we came to take our faith more seriously, and the guys helped push each other. Overall, we met our best friends there, and they'll be friends for life.