Pianist · International Teacher · Missions Mobilizer
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
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.
Listen
Dan’s instrumental piano music has been shared in churches, intimate concerts, community venues, and homes around the world. His newest release, Selah, joins albums including Secret Place, Abide, and Reflections of Christmas in offering a peaceful place to pause and reconnect.
“Dan’s piano skills aren’t just for the ear. They restore the soul.” — Jaime H.
New release · 2026
Piano for the Sacred Pause
A 90-minute piano journey—an invitation to slow down, breathe, and make room for the presence of God. Let it accompany quiet time, reflection, prayer, rest, or simply a needed pause.
One continuous 90-minute piano journeyPlay the music right here
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.
The full Selah nature film
Experience the complete 89-minute album with peaceful changing scenery and carefully placed Psalms for prayer, rest, reflection, and quiet time with God.
The Missional Life
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.
Investing in young people and emerging leaders with presence, encouragement, and practical life skills.
Helping people discover their God-given gifts and use them to bless their communities.
Inspiring ordinary believers to live boldly, serve faithfully, and carry hope to the nations.
International teaching & church workshops
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 teachMessages and workshops that make God’s global mission personal, practical, and possible—wherever you live.
Interactive teaching that helps people identify their gifts, grow in confidence, and find meaningful ways to serve.
Grace-filled, guided opportunities to listen, encourage, pray, and practice sharing God’s love in the community.
Listen & be inspired
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
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.
John Stewart explains why Christians cannot abandon digital spaces and how FaithChannel is building a safer, faith-centered streaming environment for families and creators.
Mike Blackaby shares practical rhythms for recognizing God’s presence in ordinary life and growing in intimacy through everyday faithfulness.
Kyle Strobel explores why seasons of spiritual dryness can form deep faith—and offers biblical hope for people walking through doubt or discouragement.
Kyla Gillespie shares her journey through confusion, addiction, and restoration in Christ, offering hope for anyone wrestling with identity and purpose.
Dave Hataj reframes everyday work as a mission field and shows how purpose, dignity, mentorship, and identity in Christ can transform the daily grind.
Musician and speaker Justin Gambino tells how failure, the Navy, and a courtroom decision became part of a powerful story of redemption and calling.
Clint Byars shares how God’s love heals rejection and shame, moving believers from performance and insecurity into freedom, grace, and sonship.
Bunni Pounds discusses courageous Christian leadership, civic engagement, and a nationwide vision for biblical renewal inspired by Nehemiah.
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
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
Invite Dan for a concert, missions message, spiritual-gifts workshop, treasure hunt, church gathering, podcast conversation, or mission partnership.