Mentor
Investing in young people and emerging leaders with presence, encouragement, and practical life skills.
Pianist · International Teacher · Missions Mobilizer
Creating room
for peace and purpose.
Music that creates space for peace. Teaching that helps people recognize their God-given gifts and step into God’s mission—at home and among the nations.
The heart behind it all
Music that lets the soul breathe. Teaching that moves people into purpose.
Whether Dan is at a piano, behind a microphone, or teaching a room full of people, the invitation is the same: listen for God, discover what He has placed in you, and take your next faithful step.
8 albums & EPs
Listen
A soundtrack for prayer, rest, and renewed hope.
Dan’s instrumental piano music has been shared in churches, intimate concerts, community venues, and homes around the world. Albums including Secret Place, Abide, and Reflections of Christmas offer a peaceful place to pause and reconnect.
“Dan’s piano skills aren’t just for the ear. They restore the soul.” — Jaime H.
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Visitors can sample Dan’s music without leaving the site, explore each album, then open Spotify or Apple Music to follow, save, or purchase where available.
Spotify · Album 1 of 8
Into the Light
2024
Apple Music · Album 1 of 8
Into the Light
2024
A moment at the piano
Let the music meet you where you are.
Original piano instrumentals for worship, sleep, prayer, and the quiet spaces in between.
Watch a featured videoThe Missional Life
Going where love can become tangible.
Dan and his family serve in Belize, walking alongside young people, churches, and communities. Their work centers on mentorship, discipleship, practical empowerment, and helping others use what God has placed in their hands.
Equip
Helping people discover their God-given gifts and use them to bless their communities.
Send
Inspiring ordinary believers to live boldly, serve faithfully, and carry hope to the nations.
International teaching & church workshops
Discover your gifts.
Step into the mission.
Dan serves churches and ministry teams as a guest speaker, teacher, and mobilizer—helping people recognize how God has gifted them and move from inspiration into practical, everyday mission.
Invite Dan to teachMissions &
Missional Living
Messages and workshops that make God’s global mission personal, practical, and possible—wherever you live.
Spiritual Gifts
Workshops
Interactive teaching that helps people identify their gifts, grow in confidence, and find meaningful ways to serve.
Treasure Hunts
& Activation
Grace-filled, guided opportunities to listen, encourage, pray, and practice sharing God’s love in the community.
Listen & be inspired
Real stories.
Everyday obedience.
Kingdom impact.
The Missional Life Podcast opens the microphone to musicians, ministry and community leaders, authors, pastors, missionaries, and courageous everyday people from around the world.
Dan and Amanda explore the risks people took, the lessons they learned, and the practical ways God is working through their gifts—inviting every listener to grow in faith and live their own mission with greater purpose.
Stories from around the world
Newest conversations
The latest 10
Gen Z Revival: Turning Passion Into Kingdom Impact with Abby Ralph
Abby Ralph of 1630 shares why Gen Z has tremendous spiritual potential—and how Scripture, mentoring, community, and courageous faith can turn passion into lifelong discipleship.
Redeeming the Digital World with John Stewart
John Stewart explains why Christians cannot abandon digital spaces and how FaithChannel is building a safer, faith-centered streaming environment for families and creators.
How to Experience God in Everyday Life with Mike Blackaby
Mike Blackaby shares practical rhythms for recognizing God’s presence in ordinary life and growing in intimacy through everyday faithfulness.
When God Feels Distant with Kyle Strobel
Kyle Strobel explores why seasons of spiritual dryness can form deep faith—and offers biblical hope for people walking through doubt or discouragement.
From Gender Confusion to Identity in Christ with Kyla Gillespie
Kyla Gillespie shares her journey through confusion, addiction, and restoration in Christ, offering hope for anyone wrestling with identity and purpose.
Finding God in the Grind with Dave Hataj
Dave Hataj reframes everyday work as a mission field and shows how purpose, dignity, mentorship, and identity in Christ can transform the daily grind.
From Prodigal to Purpose with Justin Gambino
Musician and speaker Justin Gambino tells how failure, the Navy, and a courtroom decision became part of a powerful story of redemption and calling.
Chosen and Loved with Clint Byars
Clint Byars shares how God’s love heals rejection and shame, moving believers from performance and insecurity into freedom, grace, and sonship.
Rebuilding a Nation with Bunni Pounds
Bunni Pounds discusses courageous Christian leadership, civic engagement, and a nationwide vision for biblical renewal inspired by Nehemiah.
From Isolation to Life-Giving Relationships with Keith Spurgin
Keith Spurgin explores loneliness, vulnerability, and the trusted relationships leaders need to build spiritually healthy lives and communities.
“Use what is in your hands.”
Meet Dan
A life shaped by music, the nations, and a simple yes.
Dan Gariepy is a musician, international teacher, and missions mobilizer passionate about helping people discover their spiritual gifts and put them into action.
His global perspective began early—from six months in Germany as a teenage exchange student to a Semester at Sea journey through the Amazon, South Africa, and China. He holds degrees in Business Management, Marketing, and International Studies, along with a Master’s degree in Poverty Reduction from the University of London.
Today, Dan lives in Belize with his wife and children. Through guest teaching, church workshops, mentoring, music, and The Missional Life Podcast, he equips people to hear God, serve others, and live on mission.
Invite Dan to your church or eventWhen I experience seasons of stress or frustration, I plug in Dan’s music. It not only calms my spirit—it lifts my faith.— Diane D.
Let’s connect
Bring the music, message, or mission to your community.
Invite Dan for a concert, missions message, spiritual-gifts workshop, treasure hunt, church gathering, podcast conversation, or mission partnership.