Episode #36For me, this conversation felt extremely informative and gave me more than enough to think about. I want to strive to educate my conscience to what honors God. Thank you so much for listening, and I hope you enjoy listening to Matt and I'd conversation! CHAPTERS0:00-Intro / mutual history1:00-Background2:40-What a music philosophy isn't / separating music and worship8:45-Revering God10:00-Worship affecting lifestyle / pride14:50-Everything comes back to the cross16:50-Separating sacred and secular / honoring God or not20:10-Association debate / appealing to the conscience24:20-Going back to the source25:50-To reach a healthy music philosophy... (recovering extremist)28:02-Personal testimony of music philosophy evolution30:00-Educate your conscience (referee illustration)35:00-On a sered conscience36:55-Fear in educating the conscience41:40-Putting the Bible first43:20-Jesus is our example for giving things up47:00-Tangled cord illustration for debates and conflict50:27-People listen to respond, not understand / Jesus asking questions54:30-God's children are free57:40-The hardest conversations to have58:40-What music is and how it operates1:03:40-Our music fitting into the body of Christ / sanctification1:06:38-On Owl City1:10:08-Outro

Episode #35Joy is the lead singer for Catapult City, an Indie band based in Central Virginia. Hearing how the band came together and her role in it was such an honor to hear directly from her, and I'm so glad it could be captured in this conversation. I'm also thankful to her for the opportunity to be able to share pieces of my own story and share pieces of wisdom I've learned on my own journey. Check out their website at this link: https://catapultcity.framer.website or look them up on Instagram! Thank you!CHAPTERS0:00-Intro1:22-Balancing day-job and music / getting into the band3:50-Collaborative spirit / branding on band name6:33-Meeting / doing something about your dreams10:25-On live performing and improvement12:50-Highlight moments performing15:16-Experience, skill, and assumed assets16:20-Growth in musicianship18:08-Not giving credence to some feedback / band vs. solo21:23-Bragging on the band30:49-Prepping for tour35:30-I've always known I'd do music / my story38:36-The heartbreaking journey of business school40:48-First memory of wanting to be on stage42:20-Goal of podcast42:50-My first live show44:35-Enjoying the process47:18-We're in the good ol' days / Echosmith / Hey Ocean49:30-Industry trends in engineering details51:40-Engineering rant55:45-Benefits of being the lead singer1:01:00-Fitting in as the right piece of the puzzle1:03:30-Band branding1:07:00-Outro / final thoughts

Episode #34Hey! Check out created.creators on Instagram! This was an awesome conversation with Christina on starting new ventures we known we're called to. I hope it was as much a blessing to you as much as it was to me.CHAPTERS0:00-Intro / her podcast3:50-Her intro to art8:15-Specializing vs. dreaming / God's plan13:30-Critical commentators / know your lane15:30-Why she started her podcast / ideas19:10-Overcoming fear in doing something new22:10-Failing to succeed26:30-Being a creative control freak28:06-Class project leading to the podcast38:00-Christians online43:40-On podcasts / building a legacy46:50-Iron Man 1 as an example of failing to succeed50:00-This podcast as an example of failing to succeed52:50-People who give up too fast54:00-Accumulation of skills (an example)57:40-Mark Baral and the Creative Community Podcast1:02:00-What I've known about my potential (burdens / regrets)1:07:00-Music as an escape1:08:50-Enjoying your craft (handling the burden)1:11:00-Long term thinking1:16:45-To my future kids / of my dad1:21:00-My brother's encouragement1:22:20-What people said to her on her future1:26:30-Putting God in a box / the fear of man1:29:25-How I feel about my future / Abraham1:31:50-Prioritize God / reading the Bible / no filter1:36:33-Scripture on investing1:38:20-Do what you want, after...1:40:00-On making the wrong decision1:43:00-How God will speak to us and use our decisions 1:44:50-God's ultimate control and providence1:47:43-Outro / final thoughts / encouragement to younger self

Episode #33Daniel is a powerhouse multi-instrumentalist composer and it was a fantastic episode of him giving valuable tips and advice to music students looking to network and market their music. I hope you enjoy this episode!CHAPTERS0:00-Intro / tips / networking5:00-Relationships leading to opportunities6:15-To students figuring out their niche/brand10:40-Networking well16:00-Premiering music27:30-Passion for music/instruments29:24-Expressing yourself / Jacob Collier34:50-Go-to instruments37:50-Jeff Henderson shoutout39:50-Simplicity, branding, individuality46:00-Charles Cornell48:42-Fulfilling your purpose50:20-A story of humility before God with music55:00-Biblical examples of God's power and plan1:02:45-Continued tips for networking for music students1:13:55-Outro / final thoughts

Episode #32Alyssa's story of trusting God with her shoulder and carrying on with violin is absolutely incredible, and I hope you're as inspired as I was. Also I go into a rare condition I have, which I've never shared publicly. Please enjoy this episode!CHAPTERS0:00-Intro0:43-Getting into music3:33-Violin over piano4:13-Career trajectory6:20-Challenges with violin9:10-Performing variations12:00-Group performance dynamic15:00-Shoulder injury/story22:50-Discussing spiritual nuances throughout26:27-Big picture thinking / Job as an example28:16-My medical condition / Lymphangiomatosis34:30-Spiritual application / dealing with the fallout36:52-Her music goals42:00-Outro

Episode #31Thank you so much for listening to this episode with Keith! I've enjoyed mixing his music, and I hope that you can glean some good insights out of this episode. Thanks!CHAPTERS0:00-Intro / his testimony7:10-Involvement of Scripture8:15-My personal salvation testimony11:42-How he got into music15:02-"Flirting" with Christianity16:40-Summer at Ellerslie18:50-My Grandpa Murray's testimony21:35-Parable of the workers / Prodigal son24:35-AI in electronic music / tipping point27:35-Humanity driven by narratives30:40-The Christian life under the blood35:15-Trusting God's plan / relating to Peter39:00-We can all fall to pride41:00-Derek Prince44:00-Outro / final thoughts

Episode #30Mark is an amazing friend and musician, and connecting with him over electronic music has been nothing but a blessing. Especially in the second half of this video, we wrangle with the tension between the possibilities of EDM and the tradition of Conservative Christian music philosophy. I've felt the tension of the debate and I hope that this episode is yet another step in the right direction.CHAPTERS0:00-Intro1:13-Story of growth in God and music4:45-Taking initiative / intro to electronic music8:50-Curation of family music standards15:40-Functionality of electronic music20:35-Stigma of electronic music being oversimplified23:43-The potential of the DAW / AI in the DAW28:50-The place for AI / human attention span / Epic39:50-Human need for stories / God's image in us / Ecclesiastes46:20-Electronic music vs. conservative Christian values (an intro)50:15-Romans 14 / association / loving your fellow Christian55:20-On separating worldly and unworldly / defining worldly1:05:12-James 3 / music relating to contexts of Scripture1:11:30-Music is like food1:14:11-Every genre has strengths and weaknesses / EDM / CCM1:18:20-"Beats are wrong" "The beat is too loud"1:23:35-In context of worship in the church1:28:44-Releasing music / philosophy / my approach to electronic music 1:33:50-On other people's conscience and offending others1:37:15-Theological bottom line1:42:00-Outro / podcast goal / debate bottom line

Episode #28Isaiah is a young, powerhouse, prolific violinist and composer who has high standards and deep thoughts. This was a lengthy episode, so for your context, the first hour breaks down his work, and the second hour dives into some broader philosophy, so you can do with that what you will. Please enjoy!CHAPTERS0:00-Intro1:23-Since the last episode (concerts/opportunities)2:33-Composer symposium in Austin, TX9:40-"I don't like most of what I do" / writing peaks13:10-Writing music using expectations / prolificacy17:55-Reminiscence / Evening With the Composers1:00:40-Book of Job / love / brokenness / sacrifice1:05:45-On Job's friends / spiritual warfare1:09:10-Connecting Job's story to music1:14:00-God using opportunities / outcomes / motivations1:20:00-God's omniscience / The Gospel1:28:20-Connection to musicianship / modern music industry / prayer1:33:45-Writing "new" music / conveying beauty / contrast1:37:40-True beauty / interestingness1:44:27-No one will say your message like you1:49:25-A rebuttal of only beautiful music matters1:54:40-Truth, beauty, "good music", benefits of genres1:58:33-Isaiah's example2:03:33-Outro

Episode #27Megan's passion for singing and acting is contagious. She's got a ton of life and joy in what she does and this conversation talking through Sound of Music, Sight and Sound, and her story as a whole was so enjoyable to have. I hope you enjoy as well! Thank you for listening!CHAPTERS0:00-Intro0:45-Sound of Music (story of getting into music)6:22-Receiving confidence from others8:00-Working on Sound of Music9:55-Style/tone shift of Maria's character12:36-Growth as a musician (stamina)15:35-Final thoughts on Sound of Music (don't give up)18:00-Chasing your dreams19:27-On the "Plan B route"21:45-Out of body acting experience23:27-Support systems25:08-Adoption story29:00-Music's impact / Broadway / Sight and Sound39:33-Sight and Sound culture / connections42:28-Hiring advice 46:08-Graduation, masters, and beyond50:10-Outro

Episode #26Paul is a phenomenal operatic singer who came to America when he was 12. His thoughts of the genre as a whole and his transition between styles was a fascinating conversation and I hope you enjoy it as well!CHAPTERS0:00-Intro0:30-How we met / acting3:28-His story13:40-Embassy to America17:30-Getting serious about music25:10-Transition from pop/emo/rap to classical27:45-Listening to operatic / Gospel music in the gym32:14-Progression of old music to future styles of sacred / music taste standards38:50-Musical style equals attitude42:10-Operatic genre and its progression46:40-AI isn't eternal / souls are52:02-Story Behind "It Is Well" and its continued impact53:55-Doctorate and beyond / hindsight56:28-Outro