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

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

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/

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!

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

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

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

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

minnesotaguitar.com - Please feel free to reach out to him for guitar repair or refurbishing, as well as guitar lessons! 10,000 hours is what it’s said it takes to master any skill. My dad did it. After documenting a six year commitment at the age of 55, he executed and reached his life cumulative total goal of practicing guitar 10,000 hours. In this episode we explore the story, the challenges, and the results of setting out to achieve this goal, and I could not be more humbled by the example my dad has set of discipline and perseverance. CHAPTERS: 00:00-Intro 00:41-About the goal (from mom) 02:29-Connections between my dad and I (from mom) 04:01-My dad and his story 06:19-Documentation of the goal 09:46-Document details 15:58-The reason / motivation 17:00-Overcoming off days 18:07-Creating his practice studio 20:25-Support from family 23:27-Challenges since covid 26:13-Stories/value behind playing guitar/piano 33:22-Chat GPT on guitar 35:33-Fresh start 37:11-French polish guitar journey/business 41:40-Value of anyone starting or continuing an instrument 43:58-Episode goal / Outro

Thomas Molina is a high school band teacher who absolutely loves his students, and one of the best ways to summarize this episode is with his band room creed: We encourage, we laugh, we pray, we edify, we're a family. Music is about connection and I admire people like Thomas that use it to invest in people and to love them. CHAPTERS: 00:00-Intro 01:00-Emotional value of music 02:46-The value of the negative 04:36-Music journey 07:27-God’s calling 10:25-Moments showing Christ’s love 13:38-Fulfillment in conducting vs. performing 17:30-Vulnerability and commitment 20:00-Recent improvement 21:33-Failure and lessons learned 25:29-CJ’s piano teacher and inspiration 30:00-Career looking forward 33:46-Answered prayer 35:58-Value of learning music 41:10-Band family 43:20-Outro