The Pivot

LISTEN TO THIS ONE. This was one of Andrew's absolute favorite interviews so far. The great Ashley Cleveland tells her story and it's just beautiful. Addiction, music, babies, Rich Mullins, Jesus. This one covers a lot of ground. A great start to the new year. EverybodyPivots.com

Kevin Twit, founder of Indelible Grace Music and Andrew's personal Yoda, sit down to chat about the nature of calling, discovering great old hymns, New Kids On The Block, and how seminary is not the greatest place to meet girls. Find out more about Kevin's work at igracemusic.com Come hear Kevin speak about hymns in Nashville on Jan 5-6, $48 tickets for only $15 with code "thepivot" at:...

Amanda Bible Williams, of She Reads Truth, joins Andrew at the dinner table. They discuss writing dialogue for anamatronic puppets, children who walk too early, and how offering to help with your little bit of free time can change the world for hundreds of thousands of people. You can find Amanda on social media @biblewilliams and her and her team's work at SheReadsTruth.com Please visit Everybody...

Randall Goodgame, of Slugs and Bugs, sits with Andrew to chat about lifeguarding vs background piano music, writing songs for other people, and what it's like when you have a vision and your friends think you're crazy. And please visit EverybodyPivots.com to say hello or support our Patreon. THANK YOU!!

FashionABLE and Mocha Club founder Barrett Ward drops by to tell his story. He and Andrew talk about selling books door to door, green-tinted whiskey glasses, and what it looks to use business to make a quantifiable change in the world. Listen for a 20% OFF code for your first purchase at livefashionable.com! Please visit everybodypivots.com to stay in touch or support our Patreon. You can find Ba...

Reed Arvin was Rich Mullins' producer, as well as a best-selling suspense novelist and a college professor. Andrew got to sit with him and hear stories about working with Rich and what led him to being an author. They also talk about cancer, South American night clubs and growing up describing the world for a mother who's lost her sight. It's a wide-ranging conversation, with some great stories an...

We’re back for Season 2!! Today’s guest is the wonderful Sally Lloyd-Jones, author of the Jesus Storybook Bible. She and Andrew talk about her first career as a children’s book editor and how she finally decided to pursue her dream of being an author. Inspiring and encouraging. Also, British accents are wonderful. Visit EverybodyPivots.com for more about the podcast or to support us on Patreon. We...

Old friends Andrew and Andrew sit down for this final episode of Season One. They talk about community, writing books, gigs under trees, Rich Mullins, and life-changing quotes that no one remembers saying. Before the chat Andrew gives us a little update on Season Two, whether or not he'll be his own guest, and the Rich Mullins tribute show at the Ryman auditorium this past Sunday night. Please vis...

Andrew chats with Stacia Freeman, founder of Nashville non-profit Epic Girl, and they chat about her beginning in audiology, huge families, being a starter and the work Stacia and her team does here in Nashville. Inspiring story. To learn more about Epic Girl check out their website: EpicGirl.net For more about Andrew and The Pivot, please visit andrewosenga.com/podcast

Andrew sits down with music/film legend Steve Taylor where pretty much Steve tells stories and Andrew laughs at them. Hear about starting a record label for Sixpence None the Richer, having a worldwide #1 hit, being a janitor, hiring your own professors, and how great Andrew is at Speed Scrabble. (He's really good.) This one was super fun. As always, check out andrewosenga.com/podcast for info abo...

Dan Haseltine of Jars of Clay and Blood:Water Mission joins Andrew today as they discuss commencement speeches, fashion consultants, the overlapping circles of calling and vocation, and the amazing work Dan and his team do at Blood:Water. To see Sadie's cartwheels please visit instagram.com/CleanWaterCartwheels - All donations in September will be matched!! Check out andrewosenga.com/podcast for m...

Annie Downs comes over and chats with Andrew about how long they've been friends (longer than he thought), life as a teacher, being in a group of broke friends, rejection letters, and who's in the picture frame for Annie's new book. Check out andrewosenga.com/podcast for more about The Pivot and our host Andrew.

Andrew talks with his friend Don Chaffer, who he used to stalk, and talk about the beginning of Waterdeep, losing your parents, the choices that choose you as an adult, and musical theater. A LOT about musical theater. It's fascinating. Check out andrewosenga.com/podcast for more about The Pivot and our host Andrew.

Today's guest is Ellie Holcomb. We talk about growing up never wanting to be a musician, YoungLife camp, her time as a middle school teacher, and what led to her leaving her husband's successful band to start her own solo career.  Visit andrewosenga.com/podcast for more about The Pivot and our host Andrew.

It's our first episode! We begin with our guest Dave Barnes. Dave is a successful singer/songwriter, hit country songwriter, occasional comedian, and a deep thinker. This felt like the right interview to lead the series as we talk about careers, Billy Joel, idolatry, and why we need a bar mitzvah for guys quitting music. Check out andrewosenga.com/podcast for more about The Pivot and our host Andr...

Bebo Norman sits down with Andrew as they recount starting music careers before the internet, crashing on couches and playing YoungLife camps, starting families and investing in community, and ultimately putting down the guitar and starting over in a completely new career. Check out andrewosenga.com/podcast for more about The Pivot and our host Andrew.

Welcome to the Pivot. Stories of people who have made a change. This is our introductory episode where host Andrew Osenga tells us a bit about the journey that led to this podcast and what you can expect to hear in season one. Upcoming guests include: Dave Barnes, Ellie Holcomb, Dan Haseltine, Bebo Norman, Annie Downs, Steve Taylor, Don Chaffer, Andrew Peterson and Stacia Freeman. You can find out...