Bear Rinehart (NEEDTOBREATHE): Art Over Algorithms, Sobriety, Therapy, Faith, and Leading a Band 20+ Years

Today, Bear Rinehart of NEEDTOBREATHE sits down with me for an honest, unguarded conversation. No talking points. Just heart.

We get into:

Writing alone vs. co-writing — why some songs need one voice, one story.

Art over algorithms — keeping the human edge in an AI world.

Faith, therapy, and healing old wounds — rebuilding identity, naming core beliefs, and choosing surrender daily.

Sobriety on tour — boredom, balance, and why the show is the easy part.

Fatherhood & leadership — raising boys, leading a band, and staying grounded when everyone’s watching.

The new era — gospel-leaning songs…

The skinny

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