Cindy Morgan knows the power of a moment.

A shadow stretching across a summer meadow. A yellow dress. A question from a daughter growing up too fast. These are the kinds of scenes that stay with her—images that slowly turn into songs over months, even years.

That patience and attention to detail have defined her decades-long career. As one of the most celebrated songwriters in Christian music, Cindy has earned two GRAMMY nominations, 14 Dove Awards, and 21 No. 1 hits. She’s written for artists across genres—Amy Grant, Vince Gill, India.Arie, Rascal Flatts—and built a catalog known for its emotional depth and lyrical honesty.

In this conversation, Cindy shares the long, personal journey behind “Bows and Arrows,” a song she spent nearly a decade writing for her daughter. We talk about writing from life, writing with care, and what it means to tell the truth as a mother and an artist.

Here’s Cindy Morgan.

Cindy Morgan knows the power of a moment.
A shadow stretching across a summer meadow. A yellow dress. A question from a daughter growing up too fast. These are the kinds of scenes that stay with her&mdash;images that slowly turn into songs over months, even years.
That patience and attention to detail have defined her decades-long career. As one of the most celebrated songwriters in Christian music, Cindy has earned two GRAMMY nominations, 14 Dove Awards, and 21 No. 1 hits. She&rsquo;s written for artists across genres&mdash;Amy Grant, Vince Gill, India.Arie, Rascal Flatts&mdash;and built a catalog known for its emotional depth and lyrical honesty.
In this conversation, Cindy shares the long, personal journey behind &ldquo;Bows and Arrows,&rdquo; a song she spent nearly a decade writing for her daughter. We talk about writing from life, writing with care, and what it means to tell the truth as a mother and an artist.
Here&rsquo;s Cindy Morgan.

A podcast about the movement from painful experiences to meaningful music. Part of the Rabbit Room podcast network. (Rabbitroom.com)

A podcast about the movement from painful experiences to meaningful music. Part of the Rabbit Room podcast network. (<a href="https://www.rabbitroom.com">Rabbitroom.com</a>)

The Deepest Cut

Cindy Morgan: "Bows and Arrows"

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