Michael interviews American Idol winner Trent Harmon, who’s traded country stardom for something deeper: a life of faith, family, and worship. From late nights on tour with Rascal Flatts to leading worship at small churches, Trent shares what led him back to his roots—and how his new Christian EP, Scars and Sins, reflects that journey.

🔥 Key Takeaways

• Faith Over Fame: Despite winning American Idol and earning radio spins, Trent found himself spiritually drained in the mainstream music world. Now, he’s prioritizing music that glorifies God—and that his daughter can grow up listening to.

• Church Roots Run Deep: Trent grew up in Mississippi, led worship through college, and even sought out a church while sequestered during Idol. Worship has always been part of his DNA.

• From Country to Christian: Scars and Sins is not a country album—it’s a worship EP. Honest, heartfelt, and grounded in scripture, this is the music Trent says he was always meant to create.

Resources & Links

• 🎵 Listen to “Scars and Sins”: TrentHarmonMusic.com

• 📲 Follow Trent on Instagram: @TrentHarmon

• 🛑 Need a reset? Check out our devotional: “How to Reconnect with God After Spiritual Burnout”

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comedian, speaker, and author Mickey Bell joins Michael to discuss his journey from deep depression and ministry burnout to becoming a nationally touring comedian who inspires audiences with both laughter and hope. Using laughter as a ministry. Mickey shares about his new devotional, You're Not Broken, a 60-day guide for those navigating life’s resets—whether from tragedy, failure, or forced reinvention.

🧠 Key Topics Covered

• Mickey’s Backstory: From student pastor to senior pastor… to losing it all.

• Rock Bottom: Depression, suicidal thoughts, anxiety, and how he found a way forward.

• The Call to Comedy: A floor prayer, a doubtful wife, and a divine nudge into stand-up.

• Devotional Breakdown: Each day includes Scripture, a real-life pain point, stories from public figures, and insights from Mickey’s personal journey.

• Mental Health Advocacy: The power of just saying it out loud. Why Mickey includes a 3–5 minute mental health segment in every comedy show.

• Scientific + Scriptural Insight: Why “taking every thought captive” has both biblical and neurological power (hint: you’ve got 30 seconds to intercept negative thoughts!).

• How Comedy Works: Writing, testing, and delivering humor rooted in everyday chaos—with a Southern accent as secret sauce.

Key Resources

• 📚 You're Not Broken – 60-Day Devotional
  → Grab your copy here

• 📘 I Am David (Mickey’s full story from adoption to ministry to restoration)
  → Read more

• 📕 Reverse the Course of Depression
  → 14 emotions Mickey tackled in his healing journey
  → Check it out

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Michael welcomes The Chosen star Lara Silva—better known to fans as Eden, Simon Peter’s wife. With season 5 wrapping up and season 6 filming in full swing, Lara opens up about the emotional weight of portraying this chapter of Jesus’ journey and what it’s like behind the scenes of one of the most beloved faith-based series in the world.

But that’s just the beginning. Lara dives into her personal story—how she initially auditioned for Mary Magdalene, how her role as Eden has impacted her spiritually, and what it was like coming to faith in her 20s. She also shares how becoming a mother has deepened her emotional connection to both her faith and her acting.

If you’re a fan of The Chosen, new to the show, or just looking for inspiration in your spiritual walk, this episode is a must-listen.

🔑 Key Topics Covered

• Filming Season 6: The emotional and spiritual impact of filming The Chosen’s crucifixion season

• On-Set Culture: How the cast and crew function like a true family

• Her Acting Journey: How Lara originally auditioned for Mary Magdalene—and ended up as Eden

• Faith Formation: Finding faith in adulthood and how The Chosen transformed her walk with Christ

• Glorify App: Why she partnered with the devotional app and how it’s helped her spiritual rhythms

• Motherhood & Faith: The life lessons and deep emotional growth she’s found in becoming a new mom

📲 Resources Mentioned

• The Glorify App – Lara's go-to tool for structured devotional time

• Watch The Chosen – Catch up on all seasons including the latest on Prime Video

• LifeAudio.com – Explore more faith-centered podcasts from our network

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