Episodes

  • #20 — Ben Everson: Music Philosophy, Going on Tour
    Aug 7 2024

    Ben Everson is an evangelist/musician whose purpose is to encourage God's people via music and preaching. This conversation felt very real, genuine, and insightful into another way of looking at music as a whole and our approach to it. I'm very grateful he was willing to be a guest on this podcast and I look forward to having him on again in the future.

    Please check out his website and music at https://beneverson.com

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    1 hr and 33 mins
  • #19 — Marshall Teague: Military to acting, Life as an actor, Commitment, Marriage advice
    Jun 30 2024

    Marshall Teague has an extremely diverse portfolio in his acting career from Roadhouse, to Walker Texas Ranger, to other familiar action movies, as well sci-fi and meaningful dramas. It was a privilege to dive into his mind and experiences to glean from his wealth of knowledge.


    CHAPTERS:

    00:00-Intro

    00:37-What about your history are you most proud of?

    04:23-What's it like to become various characters and come home to be you?

    08:06-Who are actors you've worked with who have inspired you and taught you?

    09:36-On Denzel Washington

    10:41-On actors going viral for anger on set

    12:13-In what ways do you improve in your craft?

    13:42-Don't act. Become.

    16:53-On actors portraying real people and true stories.

    18:51-What's the most challenging character you've had to become?

    22:09-Acting in film versus stage plays

    24:04-Acting for television

    26:48-On sustainably being in acting for so long

    29:02-Pushback on being an actor

    32:17-Screen acting versus voice acting

    35:41-Original Roadhouse versus Amazon Prime's

    43:04-On saying no to people

    44:00-Faith in the music industry

    46:16-On being hit by a helicopter

    47:52-Most interesting locations

    52:40-Marriage advice to newly weds

    56:12-Outro

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    57 mins
  • #18 — Dave Russell: Graphic Design, Creativity, Work Ethic, and Following God's Calling
    May 18 2024

    Dave Russell is the lead graphic at OtterBox and has served exclusive graphics to clients such as Target, AT&T, Verizon, Real Tree, NFL, Disney, Marvel, Pixar, and Lucas Film. He also has a passion project on YouTube and Instagram as a custom toy creator. This was an inspiring conversation and the bottom line is to know your gifts and calling from God, work really hard at them, and don't give up on what you're passionate about. Just show up and do what you do best. Check him out at - https://www.youtube.com/@UCC9D_x_vTIaWrtO6Nb07ARw https://www.instagram.com/dr._toys/

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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • #17 — Rachel Williams: Scoring Her First Film and the Journey Getting There
    May 1 2024

    Rachel Williams is a film/video game composer who loves the Lord, and I hope this episode encourages you to keep seeking Him as you pursue your dreams!

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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • #16 — Eliana Shannon: Overcoming OCD Through God and Music
    Mar 26 2024

    An incredible testimony! Please check out her music by looking up Eliana Shannon :)


    CHAPTERS:

    00:00:00-Intro

    00:01:00-OCD Vs. misconceptions, Having OCD as a Christian.

    00:07:20-When God’s answer is no.

    00:10:03-Overcoming through music.

    00:14:23-Letting friends in on the struggle.

    00:17:10-Spiritual warfare while creating music.

    00:19:30-Commentary on her release music.

    00:23:00-The only solution is the Word of God, King David.

    00:24:50-God’s grace, eternal security, salvation.

    00:28:18-Works based salvation vs. works based favor.

    00:31:10-King Hezekiah illustration of God’s power / faith.

    00:34:10-EP music connecting first two songs.

    00:37:18-Jesus gentle and lowly / prayer closet story.

    00:41:10-Jordan Peterson on potential, God’s eternal presence.

    00:45:00-Level deeper on the Gospel.

    00:45:43-EP to full album.

    00:49:40-Potential of Eliana’s testimony.

    00:51:16-OCD during school.

    00:53:22-Questions about the future.

    00:56:35-The joy of collaboration.

    00:58:57-Final encouragement.

    01:00:50-Outro

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • #15 — Jonathan Ivey: Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Community, Writing Biblical Music, Maximizing Effectiveness
    Mar 2 2024

    Jonathan Ivey is a man of many hats that spins many plates, but deeper than that he is a man that wants to serve God and serve others. As he grows he helps others to grow with him. We talk about entrepreneurship, leadership, writing Biblical music, and ultimately, help answer the question, "How do we maximize our effectiveness in serving God?"


    LINKS:

    https://www.instagram.com/jonathanivey/

    https://www.instagram.com/pureaudiorecordingstudio/

    https://www.instagram.com/easthillmusic/

    https://www.instagram.com/drinkpensacolaofficial/

    https://www.easthillmusic.com

    https://www.easthillmusic.com/pure-audio-recording-studio

    https://www.instagram.com/christianmensnetworking/

    https://open.spotify.com/show/6OWBwAmJ08WPfjFXPnFCpu?si=fb5af3a303c94431 (PODCAST)


    CHAPTERS:
    00:00-Intro

    00:50-Resume / Building drive / Diversifying

    06:10-Growth in leadership

    10:10-Microhabits / Routines

    15:23-God and organization / Multitasking

    20:40-Community help / Moving on

    27:25-Church functionality / Unity and division

    31:01-The Ellerslie Experiment / Denominations

    35:00-Biblical songwriting / Touring

    39:21-Distinct music purposes

    42:00-Music industry transition / Investing in people

    44:27-Being people of conviction

    50:22-Final word / Push limits / Invest in God’s kingdom

    52:28-Outro

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    53 mins
  • #14 — Olivia Wentworth: Music as a Profession vs. Music as a Hobby, Songwriting, Specific Prayer
    Feb 18 2024

    Olivia and I met when during college I heard her performing a song she wrote called, "The Love of Christ." I found her afterwards and mentioned I'd love to produce that song! It's now out on Spotify under Olivia Wentworth. This conversation was such a blessing as it felt relatable personally, as well as encouraging for anyone who does music as a hobby but hopes to eventually turn it into something more. Cheers to the long game of slowly but surely! Her Links: @wentworth.music/ @wentworth9247 CHAPTERS: 00:00-Intro 01:00-Life Update 02:30-Music During Life Transition 03:45-Songwriting Process 06:39-Beauty of Music as a Hobby 09:05-Disciplines of Music as a Hobby 10:22-Appeal of Music as a Profession 12:41-Fame Vs. Obscurity 16:28-Praying Specifically 19:15-Time Spent on Skill Vs. Social Media 21:08-Prayer for Contentment and Influence 22:21-Pros of Delegation 23:33-Prayer for Opportunities and Beyond 26:51-Music Vs. People 27:44-Prayer for Skills

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    36 mins
  • #13 — Anna Overton: Worship, Music Origins, CCM Industry, Serving Using God's Gifts
    Feb 12 2024

    Anna Overton is an incredible singer with a really fun personality, and in this conversation we cover from music philosophy to worship and serving God with our gifts. There's so many gold nuggets in this episode and I'm excited to share it with you guys!


    CHAPTERS:

    00:00:00-Intro

    00:00:40-Superpower (ministry singing)

    00:05:18-Journey of learning genuineness

    00:08:00-Investing in friends

    00:10:10-Investment in the music community

    00:15:20-Origins of music 

    00:17:50-Contrast in art and music

    00:19:30-Satan and music and music variation

    00:22:44-Christian Music Industry and association

    00:30:40-Nature of worship (if we let it be selfish)

    00:37:00-Anxiety

    00:40:45-Unity and group singing and control

    00:45:40-Psalms, prayer, consequences, Christian music leaders

    00:48:30-Knowing Biblical truths and obeying

    00:56:15-Faith and prayer connected to direction

    00:58:50-Spiritual life before music, service instead of judging

    01:02:00-Older brother basketball illustration (humility and service)

    01:05:30-Outro

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    1 hr and 7 mins