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Nick Freitas is a former U.S. Army Green Beret who served combat tours in Iraq before entering politics in Virginia. He served in the Virginia House of Delegates from 2016 to 2026 as a Republican and became nationally known for his libertarian-leaning conservative speeches on issues such as gun rights, limited government, and individual liberty. He also ran unsuccessfully for the U.S. Senate in 2018 and for Congress in 2020, while building a large online audience through his podcast and political commentary.IN THE NEWS: "You're f*cking crazy": Trump fumes at Netanyahu in call on Lebanon, Bombshell lawsuit exposes 873,000 ‘gho st' voters in California, Grammy winner Lauren Daigle says a label exec asked why she had 'to be Christian' despite 'superstar' status, Two Years Into Trump 2.0, Corporate America's Pride Month Looks DifferentGET IT ON!FOR MORE WITH NICK FREITAS:INSTAGRAM/YOUTUBE: @nickjfreitasFACEBOOK: @NickFreitasVAPODCAST: Making The Argument PodcastFOR MORE WITH ADAM YENSER:YOUTUBE SHOW: The Cancelled NewsINSTAGRAM: @adamyenser TWITTER: @cleancomedian69LIVE SHOWS: June 5 - Portland, ORJune 6 - Portland, OR (2 shows)June 12 - Oklahoma City, OK (2 Shows)June 13 - Tulsa, OK (2 Shows)June 20 - Santa Ana, CA (KROQ Doc Screening)Thank you for supporting our sponsors:BetOnlineStay ready for anything with the American Giant Classic Full Zip. Go to https://www.american-giant.com and get 20% off your first order with promo code ADAM. Thanks to American Giant for sponsoring the show!Cardiff.co/ADAMoreillyauto.com/ADAMPluto.tvSimpliSafe.com/ADAMSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In this episode, we chat to acclaimed Canadian artist, AHI. We discuss the power of storytelling in folk music and how personal experiences shape the songs we connect with most deeply. We also touch on AHI's journey as an artist, the role of vulnerability in songwriting, and how he's learned to channel criticism into creativity and growth throughout his career.Be sure to catch AHI live on his upcoming tour and connect with him on Instagram, Facebook and on his website.About AHIWith an unmistakable voice like “gravel on silk”, and a colourful landscape of tightly-crafted lyrics, driving rhythms and uplifting melodies, Canadian singer-songwriter AHI (pronounced “eye”) is creating folk music the whole world can sing to. From charting on Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon, to delivering captivating performances on CBS & NPR Tiny Desk and touring internationally with Mandy Moore, Lauren Daigle and Milow, AHI has earned over 100 Million streams worldwide, propelling him to the forefront of today's Folk/Roots music scene.On the international stage, AHI has received glowing reviews from Billboard (US) and Rolling Stone (Germany), and his voice has been featured by Starbucks, Ralph Lauren, IKEA, and many more. Meanwhile, back home in Canada, AHI has earned multiple JUNO Award nominations and been recognized by the prestigious Polaris Prize, establishing him as one of Canada's most exciting new voices.______________Tune in to the latest episodes of Refolkus, featuring latest music releases from Folk Canada members and Refolkus guests, now broadcasting on CKCU FM 93.1 in Ottawa, CKUW 95.9 FM in Winnipeg and CFBX 92.5 FM in Kamloops.Presented by Folk CanadaHosted by Rosalyn DennettProduced by Kayla Nezon and Rosalyn DennettMixed by Jordan Moore of The Pod CabinTheme music “Amsterdam” by King CardiacArtwork by Jaymie Karn
Send us Fan MailThis episode reflects on how Mother's Day brings a mix of emotions for those who have lost their mothers, blending grief with cherished memories. We share a story of a motherless daughter who honors her mother's lasting influence, especially the practical wisdom, discipline, and care she modeled in raising children. The Motherless Daughters Ministry seeks to provide resources that will encourage, inform, and support you in healing from the impact of loss. For information and access to our services, you are invited to explore our website and join our community at https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/services/. Resources Podcast Episode highlights a blog post: https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/2024/05/22/on-mothers-day/Want to learn more about the Journey Retreat?https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/the-journey-retreat-healing-the-wounds-of-mother-loss-one-step-at-a-time-residential-retreat/“You Say” by Lauren Daigle: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIaT8Jl2zpIWays to donate and give back: https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/giving/giving-back/Motherless Daughters Ministry is a 501(c) (3) non-profit that depends on the generous support of donations from listeners like you. To donate or sign up for our newsletter and more resources, visit out website at www.motherlessdaughtesministry.com Support the showThanks for listening! Find our podcast on Apple, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeart, Pandora, Amazon Music, and Audible. Also, find and follow the Motherless Daughters Ministry on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube.
In this episode, I talk with Leigh Holt, founder of maddjett and co-founder of Hsquared Management, who has helped shape the careers of many artists and personalities like Lauren Daigle, Riley Clemmons, Lizzie Morgan, Demi Tebow, Jeremy Rosado, Jordan St. Cyr and Annie F. Downs.Founder and CEO of multiple entertainment ventures, Leigh Holt has built her career on identifying market opportunities and creating innovative solutions in the artist management and brand development space.Through her companies maddjett and Hsquared Management, she's pioneered entrepreneurial approaches that have transformed how talent connects with audiences and how brands engage with entertainment.Her ventures have been instrumental in securing multiple Grammy wins and nominations, Billboard and American Music Awards, launching bestselling authors, and developing groundbreaking partnerships with Fortune 500 companies.As a founder, she's cultivated organizations that combine creative vision with business acumen, resulting in multiple Guinness World Records, 475+ sold out events, and partnerships with global brands including Pepsi, Proctor & Gamble, Toyota, and IKEA.She continues to push the boundaries of what's possible in entertainment management through strategic innovation and entrepreneurial leadership.We talk about:The real role of a manager and what great management actually looks likeWhy great music is still the foundation in a noisy industryThe strategic decisions behind crossover successHow to choose the right partners and build the right teamMistakes artists make when momentum starts to buildHow to navigate fear, criticism, and pressure in the public eyeWhy identity and authenticity matter more than copying someone else's pathThis is a grounded, honest look at what it really takes to build something sustainable in today's music industry.If you're serious about growing as an artist, this conversation will challenge how you think and how you build.If you're an independent Christian artist looking for clarity, strategy, and support, you can apply for Christian Artist Mentorship.Let's Connect:Christian Artist Mentorship (Next Cohort Begins April 21)Wisdom Moon on InstagramChristian Artist Mentorship on InstagramChristian Music Marketing on InstagramPure Mosaic ServicesConnect with Leigh Holt:maddjett.comHsquared Management
Guest Bio: Anna Laura is an entrepreneur at heart. Her Grandmother's story of waving a white tablecloth to avoid attacks by bomber planes during World War II inspired Anna to start White Flag. White Flag is a lifestyle brand aimed to spark conversations about Jesus Christ through simple designs inspired by biblical truths. She has worked with many artists and creators, including Lauren Daigle and Chip & Joanna Gaines, to bring White Flag out into the world. She is also a single mother of two in Nashville, Tennessee. Show Summary: Have you ever asked a question in church or with a mentor and felt like it wasn't received well? Anna Laura was in high school when she started asking tough questions within the church. The reaction to her questions led to the forging of a new path in her life as a single mom and entrepreneur. Join God Hears Her hosts, Eryn Eddy Adkins and Vivian Mabuni as they learn the trajectory of Anna's story and how God helped her to surrender her hurts and her doubts to him. Notes and Quotes: “A lot of what I heard growing up was that if you questioned or doubted, or you weren't doing things a certain way or living thing a certain way, then you had ‘lukewarm Christianity.'” —Anna Laura “I look back at seasons where everything felt really hard as a single parent and the bits of life and the anchor in it all were the people who were the safe space.” —Anna Laura “The act of surrender has been a daily evolving process for me.” —Anna Laura “Get it all out on paper and watch God connect the dots right in front of you.” —Anna Laura “I can't tell you how powerful it is to give yourself the freedom to share the entire spectrum of your emotions with God when you're in the middle of it.” —Anna Laura Related Episodes: GHH Ep 33 – Adventurous Obedience with Kari Jobe: https://godhearsher.org/podcast/adventurous-obedience-with-kari-jobe/ GHH Ep 169 – Learning to Surrender with Tara Sun: https://godhearsher.org/podcast/learning-to-surrender/ Links: White Flag by Anna Laura: https://www.whiteflag.org/ God Hears Her website: https://go.odb.org/ghh191 Subscribe to the God Hears Her YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@GodHearsHerODBM
Guest Bio: Anna Laura is an entrepreneur at heart. Her Grandmother's story of waving a white tablecloth to avoid attacks by bomber planes during World War II inspired Anna to start White Flag. White Flag is a lifestyle brand aimed to spark conversations about Jesus Christ through simple designs inspired by biblical truths. She has worked with many artists and creators, including Lauren Daigle and Chip & Joanna Gaines, to bring White Flag out into the world. She is also a single mother of two in Nashville, Tennessee. Show Summary: Have you ever asked a question in church or with a mentor and felt like it wasn't received well? Anna Laura was in high school when she started asking tough questions within the church. The reaction to her questions led to the forging of a new path in her life as a single mom and entrepreneur. Join God Hears Her hosts, Eryn Eddy Adkins and Vivian Mabuni as they learn the trajectory of Anna's story and how God helped her to surrender her hurts and her doubts to him. Notes and Quotes: “A lot of what I heard growing up was that if you questioned or doubted, or you weren't doing things a certain way or living thing a certain way, then you had ‘lukewarm Christianity.'” —Anna Laura “I look back at seasons where everything felt really hard as a single parent and the bits of life and the anchor in it all were the people who were the safe space.” —Anna Laura “The act of surrender has been a daily evolving process for me.” —Anna Laura “Get it all out on paper and watch God connect the dots right in front of you.” —Anna Laura “I can't tell you how powerful it is to give yourself the freedom to share the entire spectrum of your emotions with God when you're in the middle of it.” —Anna Laura Related Episodes: GHH Ep 33 – Adventurous Obedience with Kari Jobe: https://godhearsher.org/podcast/adventurous-obedience-with-kari-jobe/ GHH Ep 169 – Learning to Surrender with Tara Sun: https://godhearsher.org/podcast/learning-to-surrender/ Links: White Flag by Anna Laura: https://www.whiteflag.org/ God Hears Her website: https://go.odb.org/ghh191 Subscribe to the God Hears Her YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@GodHearsHerODBM
Growing up in Rochester, New York, Chaun Horton was birthed into a love of music. Under the tutelage of his father, a church organist, Chaun first learned his craft by playing for local choirs, then events throughout the state. Chaun's desire to expand on his work led him to LA, where he attended a camp held by the LA Music Academy College of Music. Chaun soon found himself enrolling in the school on a full scholarship, where he earned a Certificate of Completion. Chaun has had the privilege of sharing the stage with artist such as Macy Gray, Natasha Bedingfield, Israel Houghton, , Toni Braxton, Thundercat, Jessica Simpson, and many more. In this episode, Chaun talks about: Moving home base from LA to Sweden and establishing a “camp base” in Nashville How the Lauren Daigle gig came his way Learning not to “take advantage of music” - “you've gotta be interested in it” What it means to “play in the crossroads” Setting professional goals based on how you want to feel at work Learning how to have some stoic detachment when necessary Getting to have a “garage band experience” with Lauren Daigle Here's our Patreon Here's our Youtube Here's our Homepage
Hallow hit #1 in the App Store on Ash Wednesday — beating ChatGPT, Five Guys, and some of the biggest apps in the world. But for Taylor Buckley, Director of Partnerships at Hallow, the number wasn't the point. It was the one person who might open the app for the very first time and finally talk to God.In this episode, Bobby Fredericksen and Khalil Hattar sit down with Taylor for a behind-the-curtain look at how the most downloaded Catholic prayer app in the world actually works — from selecting celebrity partners like Chris Pratt, Mark Wahlberg, Gwen Stefani, and Jonathan Roumie, to crafting Pray 40 challenges months in advance, to the real reason haters don't bother her anymore.Taylor also shares what's coming up on Hallow for Holy Week and Easter with content featuring Mark Wahlberg and Lauren Daigle.If you've ever wondered what it looks like to build something truly beautiful for the Kingdom, this one's for you.Chapters00:00 Intro00:27 Hallow Hits #1 on the App Store — Beating ChatGPT on Ash Wednesday03:38 What People Are Actually Searching For in the Hallow App08:40 How to Re-Engage Your Prayer Life for Holy Week09:58 Jonathan Roumie in the Holy Land — Before Filming The Chosen Crucifixion16:52 Responding to Critics — Subscriptions, Celebrities & Trolls22:07 Why Chris Pratt, Mark Wahlberg & Gwen Stefani Actually Do This26:53 How Hallow Finds and Vets Celebrity Partners49:26 Tips for Catholic Content Creators54:04 Easter Challenge ft. Lauren Daigle — What's Next After Holy Week55:49 Rapid Fire Questions✴️
This week on 20 The Countdown Magazine, there's a big shakeup at the top of the chart as a brand new number one takes over after a three-week run! You'll hear music from favorites like TobyMac, Chris Tomlin, Lauren Daigle, and Anne Wilson, plus a powerful Throwback from Third Day. We'll also check out the latest in Christian music news, including new music connected to House of David, a brand new book from Steven Curtis Chapman, and a major tour kickoff from Third Day. Plus, we reveal your Future Fan Favorite winner and give you two new songs to vote on for next week. It's all coming up on 20 The Countdown Magazine! 20 The Countdown Magazine is listener-supported. Visit 20thecountdown.com to help us with our mission of spreading the Gospel around the world through music, one countdown at a time!
Is the church doing enough to invest in the next generation of technical artists? And how do you balance the pressure for a "perfect" Sunday mix with the need to let young volunteers make mistakes and learn?In this episode you'll hear: 0:00 HouseRight Event Recap & Listener Shoutouts6:15 Gene Kim (Lauren Daigle's FOH Engineer) Joins12:30 Are We Investing in the Next Generation of Church Techs?32:30 Mentorship: Allowing Volunteers to Make Mistakes37:30 Core Topics for Mentoring Young Audio Engineers46:00 What It's Like Mixing FOH for Lauren Daigle48:00 Gear Talk: Gene Kim's Favorite Audio Tools Right Now57:00 Disaster Story: “Take it all off”1:00:30 Tech Takeaway: Providing Peace of MindGet expert help and care on your next integration project with our friends at HouseRight here. Get more money back in your budget and more space in your closet by selling us your used gear here. Apply to work at ChurchGear here!Resources for your Church Tech MinistrySell Us Gear: Does your church have used gear that you need to convert into new ministry dollars? We can make you an offer here. Buy Our Gear: Do you need some production gear but lack the budget to buy new gear? You can shop our gear store here. Connect with us: Sales Bulletin: Get better deals than the public and get them earlier too here!Early Service: Get our best gear before it goes live on our site here. Instagram: Hangout with us on the gram here! Reviews: Leaving us a review on the podcast player you're listening to us on really helps the show. If you enjoyed this episode, you can say thank you with a review!
More Than a Song - Discovering the Truth of Scripture Hidden in Today's Popular Christian Music
Send a textWhat does the word hallelujah actually mean in the Bible? In this episode of More Than a Song, we explore the Scripture behind “Let It Be a Hallelujah” by Lauren Daigle and discover how Colossians 3 shows us what it looks like to live a life of praise.
This week on 20 The Countdown Magazine, MercyMe has a big night at the Grand Ole Opry celebrating the upcoming I Can Only Imagine 2, and Bart Millard gets to watch his son make his Opry debut. Lauren Daigle checks another iconic venue off the list with a stunning performance at Carnegie Hall alongside Jamie MacDonald, and we tag along with CAIN for a Disney birthday celebration. There's a lot of movement inside the Top 10, a powerful Future Fan Favorite from Brian and Katie Torwalt, and your votes are now open between new music from Tasha Layton and Cochren & Co. Plus, the 20 Throwback takes us back to 2016 for the song that introduced many of us to Zach Williams. All that, along with the 20 biggest songs in Christian music this week, counted down from coast to coast. 20 The Countdown Magazine is listener-supported. Visit 20thecountdown.com to help us with our mission of spreading the Gospel around the world through music, one countdown at a time!
This week on 20 The Countdown Magazine, we are counting down the biggest songs in Christian music as the chart keeps shifting and several fan favorites continue to climb. You will hear powerful new music from artists like TobyMac, Lauren Daigle, Anne Wilson, and for KING & COUNTRY, plus a special 20XTRA feature you will not want to miss. We are also spotlighting our Future Fan Favorite winner, Jaye King, and giving you two brand-new songs to vote on for next week's show. In our news segment, we share updates on an upcoming worship documentary connected to one of the earliest known Christian hymns, a brand-new book announcement from songwriter Stephen McWhirter, and an encouraging conversation from Family Life Radio's Life in Session series about learning to live loved. Our Station of the Week is Positive Radio in the UK, who has been part of the 20 family since 2008. All that, plus the full Top 20 countdown and the stories behind the songs that are impacting listeners around the world. 20 The Countdown Magazine is listener-supported. Visit 20thecountdown.com to help us with our mission of spreading the Gospel around the world through music, one countdown at a time!
We are entering a new year, with the promise of new beginnings and a lot of hope. There is no shortage of advice on how to turn things around in life. Jesus has a very surprising way of leading toward a fresh start.This past Sunday, at Storyline's Gathering, we wondered together about Jesus' unique way of turning life around.The band performed songs by U2, Lauren Daigle, Damien Rice, and more.
Since 1934, DOWNBEAT magazine has been considered by many to be the Oracle when it comes to coverage of what's going on in the world of music, especially jazz. Every January, DOWNBEAT publishes their list of the best albums from the previous year. On that coveted list for 2025 is an album from the Wild Iris Brass Band called, “Way Up,” which is the subject of this podcast episode. The Wild Iris Brass Band was co-founded by saxophonist Jeff Coffin and trombonist Ray Mason. Coffin has worked with Bela Fleck and currently with the Dave Matthews Band and is also the founder of Ear Up Records label. Mason is known for his work with Lauren Daigle and Elvis Costello and is a musician in high demand in the jazz world, as well as other music genres. “Way Up” is the debut album for the Wild Iris Brass Band and features a star-studded roster and guest appearances from Béla Fleck, Steven Bernstein, and Bob Lanzetti and others. The story behind this recording is a fascinating one as you will learn from my conversation with Jeff Coffin and Ray Mason.
On today's show, we chat with one of the biggest voices in Christian music, Jamie MacDonald's story is one of raw redemption. Kicked out of her Michigan home at just 15 for singing, Jamie walked through years of instability and addiction before choosing recovery at 21—a decision that changed everything. Music became her lifeline, a place to process pain, rediscover hope, and find purpose. Her breakout single “Desperate,” a heartfelt cry of grief and hope, spent seven weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard and Mediabase Christian AC charts and was later reimagined with GRAMMY® winner Lauren Daigle. Now signed to Capitol CMG and preparing to release her self-titled debut album on January 23, 2026, Jamie's journey comes full circle—proof that God can turn even the deepest pain into purpose.@jamiemacdonaldmusicchristianmusicguys.com@christianmusicguys
In this episode, we sit down with Matt Potesta, System Engineer for artists like Lauren Daigle and Tate McRae. We dive deep into the high-stakes world of touring production, covering everything from how to land your first big road gig to the critical lessons every local church can learn about PA system tuning and system design.Whether you're looking to upgrade your sanctuary's sound or considering a jump into the professional touring industry, Matt shares the "real-world" costs of professional audio services and how to protect your health while working in a high-demand industry.In this episode you'll hear: 01:00 Banter: Surprise Parties and Tech Interventions05:50 Guest Interview: Matt Potesta (Lauren Daigle & Tate McRae Tour)08:00 Career Roadmap: Landing a World-Class Touring Production Job13:00 Church Production vs. Touring: Pros, Cons, and Key Differences19:00 How to "Pay Your Dues" and Break into the Pro Audio Industry23:30 Touring System Design: Applying Road Lessons to Local Venues26:50 Budgeting for Sound: How Much Does Professional PA Tuning Cost?30:50 Should Churches Hire Independent Vetting for System Integrators?38:30 Career Advice: When to Transition from Church Tech to the Road43:20 Mental Health in Production: Prioritizing Health and Avoiding Burnout45:30 Pro Touring Disaster Story: Lessons from the Road48:00 Tech Takeaway: How to "Condition" Your Audience for Better ServicesCome Hangout With Your Tech Community at The Mix! Resources for your Church Tech Ministry Sell Us Gear: Does your church have used gear that you need to convert into new ministry dollars? We can make you an offer here. Buy Our Gear: Do you need some production gear but lack the budget to buy new gear? You can shop our gear store here. Connect with us: Sales Bulletin: Get better deals than the public and get them earlier too here! Early Service: Get our best gear before it goes live on our site here. Instagram: Hangout with us on the gram here! Reviews: Leaving us a review on the podcast player you're listening to us on really helps the show. If you enjoyed this episode, you can say thank you with a review!
We are entering a new year, with the promise of new beginnings and a lot of hope. There is no shortage of advice on how to turn things around in life. Jesus has a very surprising way of leading toward a fresh start. This past Sunday, at Storyline's Gathering, we wondered together about Jesus' unique way of turning life around. The band performed songs by U2, Lauren Daigle, Damien Rice, and more.
We are entering a new year, with the promise of new beginnings and a lot of hope. There is no shortage of advice on how to turn things around in life. Jesus has a very surprising way of leading toward a fresh start.This past Sunday, at Storyline's Gathering, we wondered together about Jesus' unique way of turning life around.The band performed songs by U2, Lauren Daigle, Damien Rice, and more.
Top headlines for Friday, January 9, 2026We cover the fatal Minnesota shooting involving a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent, break down the Trump administration's new “real food” messaging campaign, and listen to Amy Grant's reflective new single inspired by the January 6 Capitol riot.00:11 4 things to know about the ICE shooting of Renee Good00:57 Trump admin revises 'food pyramid' to prioritize protein, veggies01:54 Amy Grant releases wistful single about Jan. 6, Woodstock02:42 Ministry can't be forced to hire non-Christian employees: court03:31 Secular watchdog group can't intervene in Johnson Amendment case04:18 Ex-porn star-turned-pastor weighs in on Lily Phillips' baptism05:05 Lauren Daigle says Gen Z is the 'future' of revivalSubscribe to this PodcastApple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsOvercast⠀Follow Us on Social Media@ChristianPost on TwitterChristian Post on Facebook@ChristianPostIntl on InstagramSubscribe on YouTube⠀Get the Edifi AppDownload for iPhoneDownload for Android⠀Subscribe to Our NewsletterSubscribe to the Freedom Post, delivered every Monday and ThursdayClick here to get the top headlines delivered to your inbox every morning!⠀Links to the News4 things to know about the ICE shooting of Renee Good | U.S.Trump admin revises 'food pyramid' to prioritize protein, veggies | PoliticsAmy Grant releases wistful single about Jan. 6, Woodstock | EntertainmentMinistry can't be forced to hire non-Christian employees: court | PoliticsSecular watchdog group can't intervene in Johnson Amendment case | PoliticsEx-porn star-turned-pastor weighs in on Lily Phillips' baptism | EntertainmentLauren Daigle says Gen Z is the 'future' of revival | Entertainment
Today on the show, I share my review of the brand-new Angel Studios movie, *David*! This delightful film is an animated musical retelling of the powerful biblical story of David, featuring Brandon Engman and Phil Wickham, with a special appearance by Lauren Daigle. In this review, I unpack this epic retelling of a significant story that illustrates what God can do in the life of a man devoted to Him—a man after God's own heart! After listening to the review, I encourage you to watch this film with your family and commit to following God's heart for yourselves. You'll be glad you did!
Today on the show, I share my review of the brand-new Angel Studios movie, *David*! This delightful film is an animated musical retelling of the powerful biblical story of David, featuring Brandon Engman and Phil Wickham, with a special appearance by Lauren Daigle. In this review, I unpack this epic retelling of a significant story that illustrates what God can do in the life of a man devoted to Him—a man after God's own heart! After listening to the review, I encourage you to watch this film with your family and commit to following God's heart for yourselves. You'll be glad you did!
This past Sunday, at the Gathering, we considered what makes Christmas unique among all the holidays and featured the most beautiful, brilliant, and talented children, singing some Christmas classics for us. The band also performed songs by Lauren Daigle, Sara Bareilles, and others... but the kiddos stole the show!
This past Sunday, at the Gathering, we considered what makes Christmas unique among all the holidays and featured the most beautiful, brilliant, and talented children, singing some Christmas classics for us. The band also performed songs by Lauren Daigle, Sara Bareilles, and others... but the kiddos stole the show!
It's the most wonderful time of the year! And also one of the busiest with parties, shopping, traveling, and more. This past Sunday, at the Gathering, we looked at what it could mean to intentionally slow down this Christmas season, and how this can impact every aspect of our lives. The band performed songs by David Ramirez, City and Colour, Lauren Daigle, and more.
It's the most wonderful time of the year! And also one of the busiest with parties, shopping, traveling, and more. This past Sunday, at the Gathering, we looked at what it could mean to intentionally slow down this Christmas season, and how this can impact every aspect of our lives.The band performed songs by David Ramirez, City and Colour, Lauren Daigle, and more.
Why Praise Is So ImportantPsalm 103:22 “I will bless and praise the Lord with my whole heart! Let all his works throughout the earth, wherever his dominion stretches—let everything bless the Lord!”My top 3 favorite topics to talk about are praise, forgiveness, and God's love, not necessarily in that order. These are my favorites because I think they are some of the most important. God has really been showing me over the last few years how important praise is to Him. He often gives us a word of prophecy at our prayer group that talks about how much He loves that we come together to praise Him each week. Here is one example from June 2025: “Praise me with your whole heart and soul. I long to know you from the depths of your very being. Sing praises to me, for I am your God who loves you.”He has also been telling me over the last few years that praise is a big part of the reason I have been able to grow in my faith so much and that I am able to trust so much. When I ask what I am doing differently, He tells me that I am praising more. I am praising God, not just when I feel like it, and not just when all things are going my way. I am praising God every single day, whether it is a good day or a bad day. I actually praise Him more on bad days sometimes because listening to praise music can help me change my mood.If you have not discovered any really good praise music, go to Spotify and search through Christian music. My mentor, Pamela Crim, put together an awesome playlist called The Big Life Mornings playlist. It is a public playlist on Spotify, and if you type "Big Life Mornings" into the search, it will come up. I also have one called “Walk Boldly With Jesus Favorites,” which you can also find on Spotify. Some of my favorite artists, in case you are not into playlists, include for King and Country, Lauren Daigle, Elevation Worship, Phil Wickham, TobyMac, Cory Asbury, and so many more on that playlist. There are several reasons that I recommend you find some great Christian music that you like.First, listening to Christian music has helped me learn even more about how much God loves me. I have included some of my favorite songs in various episodes over the years. However, if you have not heard the song Reckless Love by Cory Asbury, you are really missing out. If you do not use Spotify, you can check out YouTube as well. There is actually a playlist on my channel, “WalkBodlyWithJesus”, on YouTube called Prayer Group, and it is a great list of praise songs. It would be a great place to start. Whether you are on Spotify or YouTube, you can save songs to a playlist and listen to it whenever you need to.Another reason I recommend you find some good Christian music is that it can change your mood or your focus. Anytime we are anxious, angry, scared, mad, frustrated, or any other feeling, it is because of the story we are telling ourselves. If we are anxious, we are probably focusing on what may or may not happen. If we are angry or frustrated, we might be looking at a situation we can't change. Listening to this music can help shift our focus from our problems, our worries, and our situation to our God. There is a saying that says that instead of looking at how big our problems are, we can focus on how big our God is. Music can help us do this. If you are listening to songs about how God is a miracle worker and a way-maker, it shifts your focus and helps you praise God in tough times.A third reason I recommend listening to praise music is that it fills your head with God. God will be on your mind more because the things you listen to become the thoughts in your head. Have you ever noticed that when you hang around someone a lot, you start to talk like them? This is because you spend so much time with them and constantly hear how they talk, so your brain picks it up. This can be a good thing or a bad thing, depending on what they are saying. When I first learned this, I was discouraged because the people in my house, with whom I spent the most time, were very negative and used very bad language. I did not want to start talking like they did. I needed to figure out a way to surround myself with different voices. This is when I started listening to Christian podcasts and found more Christian music. Imagine if you were listening to songs each day that talk about how much God loves us, how much He forgives us, and who God is. If you are hearing this over and over again, these will be the thoughts that fill your mind, and these will be the thoughts that come to your mind in times of trouble.I feel I could go on and on about why I love listening to praise music. However, I will end with this last point. Praising God helps us become more grateful people. I know sometimes it doesn't feel like we have much reason to praise God. It is not as if my life has been perfect over the last few years; that is why I have been able to praise God. I have had some really difficult times over these past few years, actually over the past 20 years. There have been lots of ups and downs in my marriage and in my parenting. My kids have really struggled over the years, and there have been several times that I could have gotten really depressed and lost hope. However, I didn't, and I truly believe it was because I have learned to praise God even in the hard times. I was able to do this because there are so many songs out there about people who have made it through really dark times, and God brought them through to the other side. I was able to do this because the thoughts in my mind from constantly listening to praise music are that God is there for me, He will always be there for me, and He can make a way where there is no way.God is so good. He is there for us in good times and bad. There is always a reason to praise Him. When we are in a tough time and can't find a reason, we can look back on all the times He has provided for us in the past. We can look forward to all the good things He will bring from this hard time. We can look at all the beauty around us and praise Him for that. You don't have to praise God for your situation; you can praise Him for other things. If you want to, you can praise Him for the good that will come from your situation at a later date because we know God can use all things for our good. (Romans 8:28) I challenge all of you to begin to praise God more, and then let me know if you find that your trust in Him is also growing. I know it did for me, and I know I am not the only one. It can help you trust more, too. If you are in a season when praising God seems too difficult because of your circumstances, find some good Christian music to listen to and let it praise God for you while you listen. It will change your life, I am sure of it.Dear Heavenly Father, I ask you to bless each person listening to this today. Lord, I ask that each person listen and find some music that praises you that they really like. There are so many different genres of Christian music out there, and I pray that each person who listens finds the ones that make their heart happy. Lord, I pray they find songs that fill their soul. I pray this music helps us to praise you when we don't feel we can. I pray this music helps us to shift our focus from our problems to you and how big you are. Lord, help us to find that music that speaks to our hearts, minds, and souls. We want to praise you, Lord, please show us how. We love you, and we ask all of this in accordance with your will and in Jesus' holy name, Amen!Thank you so much for joining me on this journey to walk boldly with Jesus. I look forward to meeting you here again tomorrow. Remember, Jesus loves you, and so do I! Have a blessed day!Today's Word from the Lord was received in July 2025 by a member of my Catholic Charismatic Prayer Group. If you have any questions about the prayer group, these words, or how to join us for a meeting, please email CatholicCharismaticPrayerGroup@gmail.com. Today's Word from the Lord is, “Remember, remember to look up at his face, for He smiles down with great love and goodness on all of you.” www.findingtruenorthcoaching.comCLICK HERE TO DONATECLICK HERE to sign up for Mentoring CLICK HERE to sign up for Daily "Word from the Lord" emailsCLICK HERE to sign up for my newsletter & receive a free audio training about inviting Jesus into your daily lifeCLICK HERE to buy my book Total Trust in God's Safe Embrace
Send us a textRadio legend Jungle Doug Griffin joins us back on Here's What We Know for a fast-moving, heartfelt conversation about life behind the mic, changing technology, and the moments that shaped his story. Doug shares memories from his KRTY years, the rise of his son DJ Garlic, and the communication skills you only learn when all you have is your voice.He also opens up about his prostate cancer journey and the miracle connections that guided him toward healing. From country music to Christian crossovers, Jelly Roll to Lauren Daigle, this episode blends nostalgia, insight, and a whole lot of heart.A must-listen for anyone who loves real stories, real people, and real hope.In This Episode:Discover how technology has transformed radio from two guys talking to sticks into a dynamic platform that connects citiesHear Doug's candid stories about his son's DJ journey and his own powerful fight through prostate cancerGet fresh insight on how Christian themes are shaping country music with artists like Jelly Roll and Lauren DaigleLearn why local radio is fading, how voice tracking is changing everything, and why real personalities still matter mostThis episode is sponsored by:Bison Junk Removal (Effortless solution to your junk removal needs!)Bio:Doug Griffin is a radio veteran with a career spanning over 35 years, best known for his work across the San Francisco Bay Area. His notable roles include "Jungle Doug" on KRTY Country and hosting the syndicated "Doug & Connie / Doug & Karla" morning show. Having also worked with Christian music channels on XM Satellite Radio, Doug's life is guided by his faith. He is married to author Sheryl Griffin and is passionate about helping others move past worry, inspired by his favorite verse, Philippians 4:6-7.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doug-griffin-065206a/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/djdouggriffin/Connect with Gary: Gary's Website Follow Gary on Instagram Gary's Tiktok Gary's Facebook Watch the episodes on YouTube Advertise on the Podcast Thank you for listening. Let us know what you think about this episode. Leave us a review!
This week on 20 The Countdown Magazine, we are loaded up with great music, some big stories from your favorite artists, and a brand new Future Fan Favorite winner. We will take a look at MercyMe's 2018 hit “Grace Got You” in our Throwback segment, and we will hear from artists like Phil Wickham, Lauren Daigle, Jeremy Camp, and more as they move around the chart. We also have fresh news from the Christian music world, including Lauren Daigle, CeCe Winans, and Phil Wickham coming together for a global event celebrating one billion Bible App installs, Chris Tomlin kicking off the holidays in New York City, and CeCe Winans heading home to Detroit for a special Thanksgiving moment. Plus, your votes decided this week's Future Fan Favorite, and we will introduce two new songs you can vote on for next week. All that leads us to a brand new number one song, and it is a good one. Let's get into it. 20 The Countdown Magazine is listener-supported. Visit 20thecountdown.com to help us with our mission of spreading the Gospel around the world through music, one countdown at a time!
Girlfriend, if you're struggling with self-worth, feeling like you'll never measure up, or can't separate yourself from your eating disorder - this episode is for you. Host Lindsey Nichol shares an incredibly vulnerable and inspiring episode about finding worth from within and discovering your true identity beyond the eating disorder. After a powerful moment during yoga listening to Lauren Daigle's "You Say," Lindsey was reminded of a truth that changed everything: You are not your eating disorder. Your true, authentic self lives underneath all of that. In this encouraging episode, Lindsey walks you through: Why eating disorders consume our identity over time How to separate yourself from the disorder The trap of measuring your worth by external things (weight, appearance, achievements, others' opinions) A beautiful self-compassion exercise you can do right now when you feel unworthy How to cultivate self-acceptance and kindness toward yourself The difference between your false identity (the ED) and your true identity (who you really are) This isn't just inspiration - this is an invitation to remember who you are beyond the eating disorder. To find worth from within. To practice self-compassion on the hard days. And to stop settling for a false version of yourself. If you're having a down day or need encouragement, grab your favorite Tarjay journal and let's sit together. You are worthy just because you are. In This Episode, You'll Hear: The Yoga Moment: Lauren Daigle's "You Say" How Lindsey was practicing yoga with Christian music When Lauren Daigle's song "You Say" came on and brought all the feels The powerful lyrics about fighting voices that say "I'm not enough" How the song speaks about finding worth and identity The theme of surrender: laying failures and victories at God's feet Why Lindsey encourages everyone (Christian or not) to listen to this song The Worth Trap: Measuring Yourself by External Things How people struggling with eating disorders tie worth to external factors The trap: worth measured by weight, appearance, achievements, what others think Why this gives temporary relief but not lasting joy How it leaves you feeling you'll never measure up or be enough The cycle of seeking external validation that never satisfies Identity Consumed: You Are Not Your Eating Disorder The truth: Eating disorders consume our identity over time In order to truly heal, we must separate ourselves from the disorder Your true, authentic, best self is NOT the voice on repeat in your mind That voice saying you're not enough, you'll never measure up, you're weak - that's the ED, not you Your real self, your warrior self, your champion self lives underneath The false identity vs. the true identity Finding Worth From Within (And Above) Your identity must be rooted in who you are at your core Your journey to internal worth is filtered by false identity right now Your true, authentic identity lives underneath all of that You're worthy just because you ARE - you cannot earn it For those with faith: trusting that God has you right where you are For everyone: your worth is inherent, not earned Creating Awareness: The Identity Shift How to become aware that you are not your eating disorder Observing the difference between your thoughts and the ED's thoughts Getting in community with people who support and build you up Listening to music that reminds you of truth Investing in yourself and seeking support (coaching, therapy, community) The importance of separating yourself from the disorder voice The Self-Compassion Research Kristin Neff: world-leading expert on self-compassion Research on self-compassion's impact on positive mental health What self-compassion means: treating yourself with love and understanding Even when life is full of pain and failure, choosing kind words over criticism Choosing to stop judging yourself and start honoring yourself Leaning into believing there is more for you Mindful Awareness Practice Eating disorders are framed around exaggerated, negative beliefs The ability to observe negative thoughts with clarity and openness Learning that feelings and thoughts aren't truths - they're just feelings and thoughts It's okay to not feel enough in this moment - that doesn't mean you aren't enough This moment doesn't define your forever The land of "not knowing what to do next" is temporary The Self-Compassion Exercise: Hand Over Heart A guided practice you can do right now (or come back to) Think of your biggest challenge - the thing you're most terrified of Place your hand over your heart Feel the warmth, the touch, the beat Acknowledge: You're human. You're here. You have purpose. You're worthy just because Let the heaviness of the challenge be there - don't fight it Breathe in, breathe out the heaviness Talk to yourself with compassion: "This is just a season" Validate the hard: "This moment is so hard. This day is so much. I'm scared" Let the feeling sit, then breathe it out - it's temporary Offer kindness as you would to your best friend or daughter "I can do hard things. I can embrace the journey. Maybe this is exactly where I need to be" The Truth About Your Worth You're not designed for everyone to like you You're not designed for everyone to find you worthy You're not designed to pull up a chair to everybody's table There is a radical need for YOUR uniqueness in this world When external factors weigh on you, it's a trap giving temporary relief Stop signing up for it. Stop settling for this version of life This isn't your authentic self. You're designed for more Healing means choosing YOU daily What You're Worth You're worth finding what makes you tick You're worth finding what foods you enjoy again You're worth stepping into the unknown with grace You're worth knowing, loving, and living Don't spend one more day believing you're unworthy ALL of you is worth it Key Takeaways: ✨ You are not your eating disorder - your true self lives underneath the disorder ✨ Eating disorders consume identity over time - healing requires separating yourself from the disorder ✨ Worth measured by external things is a trap - weight, appearance, achievements, others' opinions don't define you ✨ You're worthy just because you ARE - you cannot earn worth, it's inherent ✨ The voice on repeat is not YOU - that critical voice is the eating disorder, not your true self ✨ Self-compassion is research-backed - Kristin Neff's work shows its impact on mental health ✨ Feelings and thoughts aren't truths - they're temporary, not facts ✨ It's okay to not feel enough right now - this moment doesn't mean you aren't enough ✨ Your true identity lives underneath - beyond the false identity of the eating disorder ✨ Healing means choosing you daily - and that's okay, that's the work ✨ You're designed for more - there's a radical need for your uniqueness in this world Powerful Quotes from This Episode: From Lauren Daigle's "You Say": "I keep fighting voices in my mind that say I'm not enough" "Every single lie that tells me that I will never measure up" "You say I am loved when I can't feel a thing" "You say I am strong when I think I am weak" "You say I am held when I am falling short" "In you I find my worth, in you I find my identity" From Lindsey: "Eating disorders consume our identity, and in order to truly heal from them, we have to separate ourselves from the disorder" "You are so trapped in the eating disorder that your worth is tied to your weight, your appearance, what other people think about you, your achievements" "This trap gives you temporary relief and temporary control, but it's not lasting joy" "Your identity has to become so rooted in who you actually are at your core" "Your true, authentic identity lives underneath all of that" "You're worthy just because you are. You cannot earn it" "You are not the eating disorder. You observe" "The voice on repeat in your mind saying you're not enough - that's not your true self" "This is just a season. This is how I want you to talk to you" "This moment is so hard. This day is so much. I'm scared to death. Let that feeling sit there, then breathe it out" "It is just a temporary emotion" "When you challenge and change what's inside of you, everything changes around you" "You are not designed for everyone to like you. You are not designed for everyone to find you worthy" "There is a radical need for your uniqueness in this world" "This is just a trap that is giving you temporary relief. Stop signing up for it" "This isn't your authentic self. You're designed for more" "Healing just means that you're choosing you, and yes you're gonna have to do that on the daily" "You are worth finding. You're worth loving. You're worth living" "Your true and authentic self lies underneath it. We're gonna go on a quest to find out more about her" The Self-Compassion Exercise (Step-by-Step): Step 1: Identify Your Biggest Challenge Think about your biggest challenge right now - the one thing you're most terrified of. Maybe it's weight gain, taking the next step, letting go of control, being honest, or something else. Name it. Step 2: Place Your Hand Over Your Heart If you're able (not driving or operating machinery), place your hand over your heart. Feel: The warmth of your hand The touch against your chest The beat - the thump of your heart Your humanness. You're here. You're alive. Step 3: Acknowledge Your Worth Say to yourself: "I'm human" "I'm here" "I have purpose" "I'm worthy just because" Step 4: Let the Heaviness Be Acknowledge that the challenge feels super heavy. That's not wrong. That's not bad. It just IS. Allow it to be there. Allow the feeling of heaviness. Let it wash over you. Step 5: Breathe Breathe in deeply. Then breathe out the heaviness. This is just a season. Step 6: Talk to Yourself with Compassion Say these words to yourself: "This is just a season when I'm feeling not enough" "This is just a season when I'm feeling stuck" "This moment is so hard. This day is so much" "I'm scared to death" (name the specific fear) "I feel miserable and alone" Let that feeling sit there. Don't push it away. Step 7: Breathe It Out Breathe in. Exhale it out. It is just a temporary emotion. This moment is not permanent. Step 8: Practice Self-Compassion Tell yourself: "This is okay. This is just a season" "This is teaching me about my worth" "This is an experience, an experiment, an observation" "I am learning through this process" "So many people struggle with this - I'm not alone" "I'm human" Step 9: Offer Kindness As though you're speaking to your best friend or your daughter: "I can do hard things" "I can learn to embrace the journey" "I can lean into fear" "Maybe this is exactly where I need to be right now" Step 10: Remember the Truth When you challenge and change what's inside of you, everything changes around you. The Kristin Neff Self-Compassion Research: Who is Kristin Neff? Recognized worldwide as a leading expert on self-compassion and its impact on positive mental health and psychology. What is Self-Compassion? Treating yourself with love and understanding Even in circumstances full of pain and failure Choosing careful words over criticisms Choosing to stop judging yourself Leaning into honoring, nourishing, believing there is more for you Why It Matters in Recovery: Ties into mindful thoughts and awareness Helps you observe negative thoughts and emotions with clarity and openness Teaches you that feelings and thoughts aren't truths - they're just feelings and thoughts Helps separate the eating disorder thoughts from your true thoughts The Connection: Eating disorders are framed around exaggerated, glamorized negative beliefs. Self-compassion creates the space to observe these beliefs without identifying with them. Questions to Reflect On: About Your Identity: Can you separate yourself from your eating disorder? What does your "true self" look like underneath the disorder? When did the eating disorder start consuming your identity? Who are you beyond the eating disorder voice? About Your Worth: What external things are you using to measure your worth? (weight, appearance, achievements, others' opinions) Have these ever given you lasting satisfaction? Can you accept that you're worthy just because you ARE? What would change if you believed you couldn't earn or lose your worth? About Self-Compassion: How do you talk to yourself when things are hard? Would you talk to your best friend or daughter the way you talk to yourself? Can you offer yourself kindness even when life doesn't make sense? What would it feel like to treat yourself with love and understanding? About Your Uniqueness: What makes you uniquely YOU? What did you enjoy before the eating disorder consumed your identity? When's the last time you laughed or did something purely for joy? When's the last time you did something because you enjoyed it, not out of fear or obligation? The Big Questions: What is your biggest challenge right now? What are you most terrified of? What's one thing you can do today to choose yourself? Ready for Support? Option 1: The Recovery Collective Join Lindsey's group coaching program where you'll get: Community support from women who understand Weekly guidance and tools Accountability for hard days Strategies for stomach triggers and body image struggles Option 2: One-on-One Personalized Coaching work directly with Lindsey for: Custom plan for YOUR triggers and challenges Weekly support and accountability Tools specific to your recovery journey Personal guidance through the hardest moments Learn more about both options at www.herbestself.co You don't have to navigate stomach hate alone. Let's walk through this together. Connect with Lindsey Website: www.herbestself.co Private Facebook Community: Her Best Self Society www.herbestselfsociety.com 1:1 Client Applications: HBS Co. Recovery Coaching - Client Application - Google Forms . Subscribe & Review: If this episode resonated with you—if you saw yourself in Lindsey's rejection story—please subscribe to Her Best Self wherever you listen to podcasts and leave a review. Your reviews help other women who are tired of perfectionism and people-pleasing find this show and realize they're not alone. Share this episode with a friend who needs to hear that her rejection story can become her redemption story. About the Host Lindsey Nichol is a former competitive figure skater turned God-led entrepreneur, boy mom, and digital CEO. She understands how core beliefs formed in childhood can create and maintain eating disorder patterns, and she's passionate about helping women identify and transform these beliefs to find lasting freedom. If this episode helped you feel hopeful again and remember your worth isn't found in your body or on your plate, please share it with someone who needs to hear this message. Your support helps more women break the chains of limiting beliefs. *While I am a certified health coach, anorexia survivor & eating disorder recovery coach, I do not intend the use of this message to serve as medical advice. Please refer to the disclaimer here in the show & be sure to contact a licensed clinical provider if you are struggling with an eating disorder.
This week's countdown is packed with new debuts. Jamie MacDonald continues to surprise people with a breakout hit, and Jeremy Camp storms into the top five with serious momentum. Anne Wilson shows up with a powerful story behind her new song, and Lauren Daigle nudges her way into the top ten again. 20 The Countdown Magazine is listener-supported. Visit 20thecountdown.com to help us with our mission of spreading the Gospel around the world through music, one countdown at a time!
Ever mix a Grammy-winning track on AirPods? Justin Francis did - and he's back to share killer tips on mixing in the box, vocal stacking, pedalboard tricks, and keeping the studio vibe fun. Get ready to level up your mixes and laugh along the way! Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: https://MixMasterBundle.com My guest today is Justin Francis, a Grammy award-winning engineer, mixer, and producer with a talent for channeling deep emotion through sound. Justin brings a creative, artist-first approach to every session, working across many genres - from Sheryl Crow and Kacey Musgraves to Tyler Childers, Lake Street Dive, Justin Timberlake, Madison Cunningham, Gary Clark Jr., Sarah Jarosz, and Lauren Daigle. Originally from western Pennsylvania and now a long-time fixture in the Nashville music scene, Justin has earned a reputation for his innovative techniques and dedication to serving the song. He's been on the show before in episodes RSR220 and RSR280, and I'm psyched to have him back again today. THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS! http://UltimateMixingMasterclass.com https://usa.sae.edu/ https://www.izotope.com Use code ROCK10 to get 10% off! https://www.native-instruments.com Use code ROCK10 to get 10% off! https://www.adam-audio.com/ https://www.spectra1964.com https://pickrmusic.com https://RecordingStudioRockstars.com/Academy https://www.thetoyboxstudio.com/ Listen to the podcast theme song "Skadoosh!" https://solo.to/lijshawmusic Listen to this guest's discography on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5V5goiVEMHTiv1mmhPbuSu?si=F1djvCk1R1mgDFCpzkj5LQ If you love the podcast, then please leave a review: https://RSRockstars.com/Review CLICK HERE FOR COMPLETE SHOW NOTES AT: https://RSRockstars.com/531
10/15/2025 Today, we are excited to kick off a three-week series of stories, entitled “Religion to Relationship" with Jesus Christ. Linda Friedman, from our Raleigh, North Carolina community, shares her powerful journey of growing up in Taiwan with a Taoist and Buddhist foundation, how her upbringing led her to search for community and happiness within the Mormon church, and ultimately how Jesus opened her eyes to the truths of Who He is. This is a story of God‘s pursuing love and His desire for every child to discover the rest and freedom found only in Him. _______________________________________________________________________________ VERSE OF THE WEEK: Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free. John 8:32 CHALLENGE OF THE WEEK: Jesus didn't call you to perform. He called you to rest in Him. How can you experience His rest this week? Links: Listen to this song by Lauren Daigle by Losing My Religion Listen to a similar story: Ep. 268- Sajeda Wilson: “My Journey to Jesus:: From Islam to Christianity” Download a phone background of the weekly verse HERE! (click the link and hold down on the photo to save to your phone) Give to StoryTellers Live in honor of Linda and all of our past storytellers!! Become a Patreon Insider to access bonus content~ including a Continue the Conversation with the podcast hosts discussing this first episode in the “Religion to Relationship” series. Register for our Finding God in the Details: A Guide to Discerning His Voice and Discovering Your Story workshop being offered online on October 29th, 9:30-12:30 CST Join us live on Thursday, November 6th, at 7:00 PM at Samford University Wright Center for a night of worship and fellowship with Ellie Holcomb, presented by Portraits of Hope! Register here and use promo code ELLIE10 for 10% off at checkout!!! Shop for our When God Shows Up Bible Study series Check out all of our live speaking engagement opportunities on our website. Sign up to receive StoryTellers Live's weekly newsletter for updates and details on our live gatherings.
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Rita Springer celebrates the 100th episode of Worship Is My Weapon with special guest Lizzie Morgan.Lizzie shares her powerful journey, growing up in a musical church family, walking through her parents' divorce, and discovering worship in a whole new way as a teenager. From touring with Lauren Daigle to serving with Maverick City Music, Lizzie opens up about what she's learned about artistry, accountability, and the true cost of worship.In this conversation, Lizzie talks about her debut record Not My Will, why surrender is central to her story, and how she's learning to balance faith, calling, and the pressures of the music industry. Rita and Lizzie dive into topics of singleness, conviction, the fear of the Lord, and the beauty of building a life rooted in the local church.This is an honest, hope-filled episode about finding freedom in God's will, staying true to your calling, and trusting His timing.If you're enjoying the show, please rate and review!Follow Rita on ALL Social Media: https://linktr.ee/ritaspringerIf you would like to support the Worship Is My Weapon podcast you can donate to Wearing Justice at https://give.tithe.ly/?formId=0f0e22b...
This week on 20 The Countdown Magazine, William Ryan brings you the top songs in Christian music, including fresh debuts, powerful worship anthems, and the Future Fan Favorite you voted for. You'll also hear about our Station of the Week, Power of Worship Radio, reaching listeners from North Carolina all the way to Grenada. Plus, in the news: for KING + COUNTRY announces a brand-new Prime Video documentary, Lauren Daigle wraps up 14 days of fasting and prayer with her fans, and Jordan Feliz shares a powerful personal moment you won't want to miss. 20 The Countdown Magazine is listener-supported. Visit 20thecountdown.com to help us with our mission of spreading the Gospel around the world through music, one countdown at a time!
On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: One week after Charlie Kirk's assassination, Tyler Robinson faces seven charges—including aggravated murder. Prosecutors reveal chilling details of his confession as lawmakers grill the FBI over security lapses and possible accomplices. FOCUS STORY: Grammy-winning singer Lauren Daigle speaks out on the assassination, condemns evil online reactions, and shares how she hopes to be part of the healing. MAIN THING: U.S. forces are building up in the Caribbean—warships, stealth fighters, even a nuclear sub—as the Trump administration pressures Venezuela's Maduro regime. War Correspondent Chuck Holton explains why this isn't just about drugs, but a looming fight over oil-rich territory. LAST THING: Matthew 18:20 — “For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.” PRAY WITH US! Faithwire.substack.com SHOW LINKS Faith in Culture: https://cbn.com/news/faith-culture Heaven Meets Earth PODCAST: https://cbn.com/lp/heaven-meets-earth NEWSMAKERS POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/newsmakers/id1724061454 Navigating Trump 2.0: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/navigating-trump-2-0/id1691121630
Join William Ryan the Third for 20 The Countdown Magazine as we run through the biggest songs in Christian music this week. There are fresh chart moves, plus an inspiring 20Xtra from Lauren Daigle and a Throwback that pairs Zach Williams with Dolly Parton. We'll crown a new Future Fan Favorite and give you the chance to help pick next week's winner. Two hours of music, stories, and surprises that will lift your week. 20 The Countdown Magazine is listener-supported. Visit 20thecountdown.com to help us with our mission of spreading the Gospel around the world through music, one countdown at a time!
“Not my will but Yours be done is something we live out every single day.” Lizzie Morgan's professional career launched when she began singing background vocals for Lauren Daigle in 2017. Between tours, Morgan would begin sharpening her songwriting skills on several projects with Maverick City Music and Seasons Collective. We learn more about her story, speak with her on the importance of engaging in healthy conflict, and her debut record, Not My Will. Resources for Lizzie Morgan: https://www.multitracks.com/artists//Lizzie-Morgan/Follow us @multitracks // @multitracksgospel // @leadworshipwellwww.multitracks.com
On today's show, we chat with Lizzie Morgan! Lizzie Morgan is an American singer-songwriter and worship leader based in Nashville, Tennessee. Growing up, Morgan spent much of her youth at the church her grandparents started — Celebration of Life Church in Hendersonville, TN. It was here where Morgan learned to lead worship and sing.Morgan's professional career in the music industry launched when she began singing background vocals for 2X GRAMMY-Winning artist, Lauren Daigle in 2017. Between tours, Morgan would beginsharpening her songwriting skills on several projects with Maverick City Music, Seasons Collective and WILDER, a duo she formed with songwriter Stefan Cashwell whose song, “Heaven's Secrets” achieved over 1 million cumulative streams in the first year. Through relationships forged in the writing room and prior collaborations, Morgan was invited to join Maverick City Music on their Kingdom Tour in the summer of 2022, traveling across the US and featured on multiple releases with Tribl and Maverick City Music, including Tribl Nights Atlanta, A Very Maverick Christmas and Kingdom Book One.She's stepping boldly into her own sound with her debut live worship album, Not My Will, releasing August 22.lizziemorganmusic.com@lizzie_vivchristianmusicguys.com@christianmusicguys
Three outstanding women of God share their stories with Mike in this episode. Lizzie Morgan is a well-known and very talented singer, known for her work with Maverick City and on tour with Lauren Daigle. Her new album is ready to release. Kathy Gratto is the Executive Director of SIRA Women's Clinic in Gainesville, and finally Faith Broussard Cade talks about Season 4 of "Jesus Calling," a show that is on the UP FAITH & FAMILY network.
One of the Camp Mystic flood survivors rewrote the song “Hallelujah” to honor the lives lost, and it's absolutely beautiful. She shared it on TV… and got a surprise visit from her favorite artist, Lauren Daigle.
Justin Francis has a knack for channeling emotion through sound. His multi-faceted and innovative recording approach as a Grammy award- winning engineer, mixer, and producer has led to a lineage of work with a range of artists across an eclectic spectrum of musical genres. Raised in western Pennsylvania and now having immersed himself in the Nashville music scene for well over a decade, he has worked alongside artists like Sheryl Crow, Kacey Musgraves, Tyler Childers, Lake Street Dive, Justin Timberlake, Madison Cunningham, Gary Clark Jr, Sarah Jarosz, and Lauren Daigle. Justin's dedication to serving the song, paired with an intention to advocate for and uplift artists, makes him one of the most sought-after creative minds in music today.IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN:Moving to Nashville to break into the industryGoing freelance after years of working in a big studioServing parts, not instrumentsThe importance of starting a mix with volume and panning onlyCreating space for vocals in a mixSidechaining instrumentation based on vocalsSetting up your sessions to help you work efficiently and have ultimate control over your processingBeing intentional with effectsHow tracking with effects can change the vibe of a sessionLearning to let go and not constantly tweak your settingsWorking with Sheryl Crow and Maddison CunninghamTo learn more about Justin Francis, visit: https://www.jryanfrancis.com/Looking for 1-on-1 feedback and training to help you create pro-quality mixes?Check out my coaching program Amplitude and apply to join:https://masteryourmix.com/amplitude/ Want additional help with your music productions?For tips on how to improve your mixes, visit: https://masteryourmix.com/ Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://masteryourmix.com/blueprint/ Get your copy of my Amazon #1 bestselling books:The Recording Mindset: A Step-By-Step Guide to Creating Pro Recordings From Your Home Studio: https://therecordingmindset.com The Mixing Mindset: The Step-By-Step Formula For Creating Professional Rock Mixes From Your Home Studio: https://masteryourmix.com/mixingmindsetbook/ Check out our Sponsors:Download Waves Plugins here: https://waves.alzt.net/EK3G2K Subscribe to the show:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/master-your-mix-podcast/id1240842781 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5V4xtrWSnpA5e9L67QcJej Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/@MasterYourMix Have questions you'd like answered on the show?Send them to questions@masteryourmix.comPlease leave a rating and review:https://masteryourmix.com/review/...
Join Lisa and Laura as we kick off a brand new series, Unshakable Identity. Over the next four weeks we will be looking at four different aspects of our identity as women and the corresponding characteristics of our feminine genius. As daughter, it's sensitivity. As sister, it's generosity. As bride, it's receptivity. As mother, it's maternity. Our goal is that as we explore each of these, we will gain a better understanding of our true identity. Today, Lisa and Laura dive into what it means to be a daughter, and explore all the things that get in the way of embracing the truth of who we are. Listen in and learn about false identities, distorted images of God, and the seemingly simple question that so many of us struggle to get right: Who am I? Open your Heart to our key Scripture. Mark 1:11: You are my beloved Son, with you I am well pleased. Open your Bible to other Scriptures referenced in this episode. Galatians 3:26: For in Christ Jesus you are all sons of God, through faith. Romans 5:8: But God shows His love for us that while we were yet sinners Christ died for us. Invite Him in with this episode's questions for reflection. Reflect on: Who am I? Meditate on Mark 1:11 and imagine the voice of the Father declaring over your life that you are His beloved child. Can you embrace this truth? Are you able to rest in your true, God-given identity? Or is this hard to believe? If it's hard, you are most likely finding your identity from a voice other than God's. If you cannot identify your false identity, ask God for the eyes to see it. Show mentions. Learn about Walking with Purpose. August 21, 1:30 PM & 8:30 PM ET. As a thank you for your interest in getting WWP in every parish, when you register and attend our virtual event, you'll unlock a special discount code—15% off Living in the Father's Love or Opening Your Heart (hurry; expires soon). Reserve your spot today. Lauren Daigle, “You Say” Walking with Purpose, Litany of Identity Let's stay connected. Don't miss an episode. Subscribe to our podcast on your favorite platform. Want to keep the conversation going? Join our private Facebook community. Stay in the know. Connect with us today. We are committed to creating content that is free and easily accessible to every woman—especially the one looking for answers but unsure of where to go. If you've enjoyed this podcast, prayerfully consider making a donation to support it and other WWP outreach programs that bring women closer to Christ. Learn more about WWP on our website. Our shop. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, X, and YouTube.
In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes Grammy Winning Producer/engineer/mixer, Justin Francis who has worked alongside artists like Sheryl Crow, Kacey Musgraves, Tyler Childers, Lake Street Dive, Justin Timberlake, Madison Cunningham, Gary Clark Jr, Sarah Jarosz and Lauren Daigle. In This Episode, We Discuss: Early Music Passion Audio Production Path Studio Immersion Formal Audio Training Nashville Career Growth Efficient Studio Culture Navigating Payment Ethics Community Client Insights Nashville's "Clicky" Nature Remote Studio Benefits Beyond Music Row Links and Show Notes: Justin's Site Matt's Rant: Simplification Credits: Guest: Justin Francis Host/Engineer/Producer: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell The Voice: Chuck Smith
In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes Grammy WInning Producer/engineer/mixer, Justin Francis who has worked alongside artists like Sheryl Crow, Kacey Musgraves, Tyler Childers, Lake Street Dive, Justin Timberlake, Madison Cunningham, Gary Clark Jr, Sarah Jarosz and Lauren Daigle.In This Episode, We Discuss:Early Music PassionAudio Production PathStudio ImmersionFormal Audio TrainingNashville Career GrowthEfficient Studio CultureNavigating Payment EthicsCommunity Client InsightsNashville's "Clicky" NatureRemote Studio BenefitsBeyond Music RowLinks and Show Notes:Justin's SiteMatt's Rant: SimplificationCredits:Guest: Justin FrancisHost/Engineer/Producer: Matt BoudreauWCA Theme Music: Cliff TruesdellThe Voice: Chuck Smith
On this first Friday of the month we'll be praying with music. Welcome to Concert Friday! "You Say" by Lauren Daigle"This is Me" by Keala SettleEnjoy!!
In this podcast episode we interviewed Grammy Award Winning Artist, Victory Boyd. She won Grammys for songwriting and singing on Kanye West's Album "Jesus is King." She has sacrificed much throughout her career as gave up being a secular artist and focused solely on being a Christian artist. She has toured with Lauren Daigle, she has toured all over the world. She has become good friends with the Bible Center family. In this interview you will also hear insights from Luisa Jackson, Kristen Sangary, and Simon Sangary. We explore the price that comes with walking in the power of God. There's a journey of suffering and sacrifice that many ignore, but it is necessary to become more like Christ.
In this episode, we sit down with Chris Brown of Elevation Worship to discuss their latest acoustic project, the formation of a new worship supergroup, and the journey of being known (by us) as “the good Chris Brown.” In RELEVANT Buzz, we dive into Doechii's surprising Grammy speech about faith and sobriety, Patrick Mahomes' bold Super Bowl faith statement and Lauren Daigle's big Super Bowl moment. Plus at the end, the crew crowns the ultimate Super Bowl snack with a hotly contested bracket showdown.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy