Lost His Daughter. Here’s What He Found | Jon Schmidt
Lost His Daughter. Here’s What He Found | Jon Schmidt  
Podcast: More Than Musicians
Published On: Wed May 27 2026
Description: Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/more_than_musicians/S1 E18 | Lost His Daughter. Here’s What He Found | Jon Schmidt What do you do when life turns upside down? In this episode, Sarah sits down with Jon Schmidt — pianist, composer, and founding member of The Piano Guys — for a deeply personal conversation about faith, loss, and finding hope in the hardest seasons of life. Jon shares the story behind iconic pieces like "All of Me," the miracle-filled and setback-riddled path to Piano Guys fame, the tragic loss of his daughter Annie, and how he and his wife Michelle have continued to trust God through each new trial, including the difficult health season Michelle is currently walking through. His message is practical, personal, and powerful: make a prayer list, turn quickly to God in the small things and the big ones, and trust that tribulation leads to hope.Jon Schmidt is a pianist, composer, and co-founder of The Piano Guys, whose music has reached billions across the globe. He is a husband, father, and man of deep faith whose life story is a testament to the power of partnership, humility, and choosing contentment over fame.0:00 - Jon's Family and Faith9:04 - Turning His Life Over to God15:22 - Praying Through Writer's Block24:32 - The Power of Prayer Lists29:50 - Trusting God in Small Things31:15 - Finding Strength in Christ37:00 - How the Piano Guys Began50:06 - Piano Place Ad55:55 - Music's Power to Heal58:04 - Annie's Song Moment1:03:48 - The Promise of Resurrection1:07:21 - Michelle's Role in His Music1:12:45 - Why Learning Piano MattersCONNECT WITH JON: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepianoguysjonschmidt/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonschmidtmusicWebsite: thepianoguys.comCONNECT WITH SARAH DAVIESInstagram: @more_than_musicians and @sarah.t.daviesTikTok: @more_than_musiciansFacebook: @more_than_musiciansLISTEN OR SUBSCRIBEApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-than-musicians/id1584874236Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4EYojMS3Ns9cHXVLE6IhVc?si=43cc8fc8c86542caYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@More_Than_MusiciansPRODUCTION CREDITSThis show is made possible byThe Piano Place: https://thepianoplaceutah.com/One Music Schools: https://onemusicschools.com/Production by Talmage Thayne with FilmLaabInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/talmagethayne/Website: https://www.filmlaab.com/HAVE A GREAT GUEST IN MIND? TELL US HEREhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfG_Zp-4MoxFijfgAHuGmsXHEso-9v1-hg6n8CbghelJ2zelA/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=106212904550005997752If this episode moved you, please share it. Thank you for listening and we will see you next time for another episode of More Than Musicians.