This UpClose and Personal conversation with legendary guitarist, singer, songwriter and producer, Phil Keaggy, is truly one of the greatest I've had since starting Journey to the Stage. Phil has won 7 GMA Dove Awards and has been nominated for multiple Grammys. Our chat is filled with laughs and wonderful storytelling by one of my great musical heroes. We cover lots of ground in Part 1 of this extensive deep dive into the events that have helped shape Phil, both as a man, and as an artist. With several friends stopping by to express their affection for Phil and a handful of in-studio performances of some of my favorite songs from Phil's vast catalogue, this is something any Phil Keaggy fan would not want to miss.  The greatest part of this conversation for me, is the friend that I have gained in Phil. He is a thoughtful and considerate friend, who loves God and loves people.  To keep up with all things Phil, visit: http://www.philkeaggy.com/ Phil has THEE greatest Bandcamp page (a place where you can purchase music) I've ever seen. Maintained by Tom Gulotta, there are TONS of live shows, outtakes and Phil's vast catalogue of music. Visit his page here: http://www.philkeaggy.com/   Copyright Notification: All songs and song clips, along with studio performances, used by permission and/or under the Fair Use Doctrine for commentary and educational purposes. No claim to ownership is implied by their inclusion.  Podcast theme song "Arise and Shine" written by Chris Taylor. Used by permission. To hear more of Chris Taylor's wonderful music and see his visual art, please visit www.christaylorworld.com As an indie podcaster, I would love your help getting the word out about Journey to the Stage. Reviews and ratings are so helpful and encouraging. If you like what you hear, share on your socials or text the link to a friend. I would be ever so thankful. Thank you for listening! Website: https://www.journeytothestage.com/  Insta: https://www.instagram.com/journeytothestagepodcast/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JourneyToTheStagePodcast  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAttWGi_zfuuqlYY8qRzABw Omnis Gloria Christo