Virginia-based singer-songwriter Heidi Riddell grew up surrounded by music as her parents led worship at her local church. She accepted Christ into her life at 6 years old, but her journey with God genuinely became her own after she stepped into motherhood.

After the birth of her second child, she felt the Lord drawing her into music and songwriting. The door opened up for her to work with CCM artist Morgan Cryar, who gave her the best advice: "Bloom where you're planted." Now, she focuses on being faithful with the resources and spaces God has given her, surrendering her dreams to God so that her will aligns with His.

Listen in for encouragement for your ministry and solid advice for your songwriting. Let God grow and refine you wherever He has you today.

💛 CONNECT WITH HEIDI:

https://www.facebook.com/heidiriddellmusic

https://www.instagram.com/heidinriddell

🎵 HEAR "GROWN FOR YOUR GOOD":

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/6VG8GJE5P2sRS9UvCrMkCQ?si=RRpQbnMpRN-jH5JmcfoTFg

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/ca/album/grown-for-your-good-single/1704261426

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In seasons of growth and sorrow, God always brings author, music worship leader and singer-songwriter Sam Marsh back to worship. In the dark times, He brought healing through music worship by reminding her of who Jesus is.

This journey through faith and music has led Sam to music worship leadership in many different churches over the years. As she mentored other music worship leaders, she noticed many didn't feel equipped to lead a full band. They wanted to honour Jesus with their talents, but their churches didn't have the money or resources to equip them.

Through the burden Sam felt for these leaders, God led her to write her soon-to-be-released book, The Equipped Music Worship Leader.

Get inspired by Sam's story of connecting with God through music worship and gain insights for your own music worship leadership.

CONNECT WITH SAM:

Website: https://sammarshmusic.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/SamMarshMusic/

HEAR SAM'S MUSIC:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6BZ89DsvVmb3AeKE7RcaJw?si=Tc2OMIaXRAaCfhPu31ADGw

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/samantha-marsh/1213556086

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Ever since guitarist Caitlin Caggiano was five years old, she felt God's calling to play the guitar. She finally decided to start learning the instrument at age 11 and became the first female to earn a degree in Classical Guitar Performance from the University of Central Florida.

God has opened many doors in Caitlin's music career, including international events and performing for US troops in Europe. However, He also allowed closed doors. Looking back, she sees His hand in those disappointments because she wouldn't be where she is today without them. God worked everything together for her good and His glory!

Tune in to hear about Caitlin's journey to glorify God through performing, leading worship, and teaching guitar lessons. You can also check out her website to access her courses and private lessons.

CONNECT WITH CAITLIN:

https://www.caitlincaggiano.com/

https://www.instagram.com/caitlinguitar/

Have you ever felt unseen?

In 2022, singer-songwriter and worship pastor Amy Savin found herself in a season of hiddenness for an entire year. After all her tour dates and income came to a halt in 2020, God led her to a worship pastor position in 2021 and then to take a step back entirely from social media in 2022.

In that year of being unseen, God ministered to her grieving heart, and she re-evaluated her relationship with social media.

If you've ever felt hidden and unseen, you're in good company. Jesus spent most of his life hidden. David was hidden in the fields before God brought Him to the palace.

Whether God calls you to a time of hiddenness or a season of stepping out, follow His leading with all your heart. No season is better than the other. God sees you where you are. When you're faithful to His calling, He celebrates you even when no one else is watching.

Tune in to gain heaps of encouragement from Amy and to hear the story behind her newest single, "Like Cargo."

🤝 Connect with Amy:

https://www.AmySavin.com

https://www.instagram.com/amysavin

🎵 Hear Amy's song "Like Cargo":

YouTube: https://youtu.be/h7kWSdUv8Fg

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/4KEvvMT9mnwGfjDfdEJAFi?si=3E5ws_8qT5WZzmhf1QfSVA

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When French worship leader Esther Albiser first gave her life to Jesus, she had no idea that He would soon carry her through one of the darkest seasons of her life when she lost her father. To process the grief, she learned to play the guitar and began to pour her heart out to Him through song. Her love for worship eventually led her to ministry in a house of prayer in France, where she currently leads worship.

Tune in to hear her encouragement that God can comfort and heal us in dark times. You'll also get a glimpse of what it looks like to minister in a house of prayer.

Thank You, God, for Your comforting love!