Christian Artist Mentorship

In this episode, Wisdom explores the difference between striving out of fear versus putting in honest hard work while trusting God's timing. Wisdom shares how he believes striving often stems from the fear of missing out or not achieving certain milestones. In this thought-provoking episode, you'll be challenged to pause and reflect on areas where you may be striving instead of resting in...

On this episode of the Christian Music Industry podcast, host Wisdom Moon sits down with singer-songwriter Amanda Janson. Amanda shares her incredible testimony of how she went from being a Broadway theater kid in New York City to becoming a follower of Jesus and pursuing a career in Christian music. You'll hear the fascinating story of how a random Starbucks run and a Chick-fil-A sandwich pla...

Get ready for some exciting changes! In this solo episode, Wisdom explains his passion for coming alongside artists to guide them beyond just marketing techniques. He covers new offerings like one-on-one consulting sessions, ongoing coaching programs, and a partnership with Pure Mosaic Collective. If you're an indie artist looking to grow your music ministry, tune in to discover how Lula Music...

Host Wisdom Moon interviews veteran Christian music artist Charlie Peacock and his wife Andi Ashworth about their new book "Why Everything That Matters, Matters So Much", which shares stories and wisdom from their lives in music, art, food, marriage and more. They discuss the importance of vocational calling, living hospitably, embracing wisdom from elders, finding balance and rest, and...

Spotify playlists can offer powerful growth opportunities for new artists, but simply landing a placement isn't enough. In this special mini-episode, Wisdom attacks the question, “Is it really worth putting effort into Spotify playlisting?” He weighs the pros and cons of a playlist-focused strategy, uncovering the value of a less playlist-centered approach. For aspiring musicians and seasoned...

In this week's episode of the Christian Music Industry Podcast, we have worship leader Nick Day from Bethany Music in Baton Rouge, LA. Nick shares raw and transparent insights about the journey of stewarding a growing social media platform with integrity. He talks about the boundaries and mindset shifts that help him stay grounded in his calling versus getting distracted by metrics. For worshi...

In this week's episode, we are joined by veteran worship artist Meredith Andrews. She talks about the unique twists and turns of her extensive career in Christian music and the tension between building God's kingdom and pursuing personal success in the industry. Meredith transparently shares inspiring and surprising stories from her journey, including a pivotal moment early on when God spo...

Join us for a special episode of the Christian Music Industry Podcast celebrating Marketing with Wisdom's 5th anniversary! To mark the occasion, we have a very special co-host, Kennedy Richardson, who was with the MwW team from the beginning and has recently returned. Wisdom takes us through starting MwW in 2018 - the vision, challenges, risks, and lessons of building a business from scratch....

On this episode, we had a great discussion with BJ Putnam from Bethany Music (Baton Rouge, LA) about his journey to becoming a worship leader and songwriter. He shares helpful tips for worship leaders about avoiding the entanglements of fame. It was so encouraging to hear BJ's passion for composing vertical worship music that draws listeners closer to God. He provides thoughtful advice for kee...

On our latest episode, we welcome Aaron Williams from The Worship Initiative to discuss the journey of worship songwriting and leading. Aaron shares his story of growing up in a musical household and how he organically began writing worship songs. We discuss the importance of humility in songwriting, the role of community in maintaining spiritual health, and the significance of persevering through...

Welcome to the Christian Music Industry Podcast! We are excited to bring you the third coaching session interview with our special guests, Micah and Tuakah of Norden Pass, a dynamic duo with a passion for writing congregational worship music. They share their journey in worship ministry and how their friendship blossomed into a fruitful collaboration through their time serving the church together,...

In the latest episode of the Christian Music Industry podcast, we are excited to bring you the second coaching session interview with our special guest, David Klob. David is a prominent member of FAC Music. We jump right into the conversation talking about the importance of having long-term goals and a clear vision for their music ministry. David's candid response highlights the need for a wel...

On this episode of the Christian Music Industry podcast, we have a special guest with us, Jordan Gatewood, also known as JWOODZ. Jordan poses some important questions about the music industry and building a fanbase. We dive into practical steps on how to grow your audience and what it takes to become a full-time artist. As an artist in the Christian music industry, JWOODZ brings a fresh perspectiv...

On this episode of the Christian Music Industry Podcast, I had the pleasure of interviewing Laurel Taylor, a talented musician who uses her gift of music to share the message of Jesus. Laurel's walk with Jesus began in a Christian household, where she learned about faith and the power of prayer from her parents. However, it wasn't until January 2015 when Laurel had a personal encounter with Jesus...

In the latest episode of the Christian Music Industry Podcast, we had the privilege of interviewing Sean BE, an artist who has made his transition from rap to pop music. Sean shares his journey of moving his family from Colorado to Nashville to pursue music full-time and how intricately God worked through this process. After deciding to be all-in with music, he was invited to be on the 2023 Winter...

On this episode, we are bringing back an interview from 2021 with Jonathan Ogden, a talented musician, producer, and designer from Manchester, UK. Jonathan Ogden is an artist who has greatly impacted the Christian music industry. In our interview, Jonathan shares his journey from growing up in the church and writing songs in his bedroom to making a full-time music career, reaching hundreds of thou...

This week's episode continues our series on The Journey of a Songwriter. We have Mike Murray joining us to talk about song publishing. He emphasizes the importance of networking and building relationships in the music industry. As a publisher, he meets with songwriters and artists to understand what they want to create and then connects them with other professionals, such as producers and writers,...

On today's episode, we talk about what it's like to work together in entrepreneurship as a married couple. Eric and Krissy Nordhoff share their journey of working in the Christian music industry, navigating the ups and downs as a couple and what they're doing to pour into a songwriting community. Krissy Nordhoff is a Grammy® nominated (FAMOUS FOR(I BELIEVE)) and Dove Award® winning (YOUR GREAT NAM...

On this week's episode, we are asking the question: "Should artists use AI like ChatGPT?" As technology continues to play a bigger role in the music industry, many artists are starting to experiment with AI-powered tools like ChatGPT. Some believe that these tools can help streamline the songwriting process and add a new layer of creativity to their music. However, others are wary of the implicati...

On this episode, Wisdom Moon invites his friend and former colleague, Morgan Hill, for an insightful conversation around marketing your church's music releases. Morgan is the Marketing Director for Bethel Music and has worked with many churches to create marketing plans, release strategies and song resources over the years. Wisdom and Morgan worked together for several years at Integrity Music in...

Welcome back to our series, 'Releasing Music as a Church', where we dive into the unique challenges and opportunities of creating and promoting Christian music within a church setting. In this fourth installment, we're going to be discussing the topic of marketing and how it applies to Christian music in a church context. From social media to in-person events, we'll be exploring the various ways c...

This week, we were excited to address some of the questions from our listeners! We talked about the significance of establishing SMART goals that align with the church's music ministry's vision, obtaining feedback from trusted sources on selected songs, identifying an appropriate producer, appointing a publishing administrator to take care of registering songs with performing rights organizations...

We are continuing our series on Releasing Music as a Church. In this episode on building a firm foundation, we delve into identifying the purpose, creating a songwriting community, and ensuring that all the essential aspects of publishing and administration are taken care of. Building a solid foundation before releasing music as a church is crucial in ensuring that your church, and everyone involv...

Releasing music as a church can be a powerful way to share your message and ministry with a wider audience. But it can also come with challenges and risks that you need to consider before diving in. In this podcast, we'll explore some of the pros and cons of churches releasing music, and offer some tips for self-assessment and successful execution. Whether you're a musician, a pastor, or just a fa...

Sometimes Christian artists can over-spiritualize everything that has to do with their music. On this episode, Wisdom Moon sheds light on things that most artists don't think about or are aware of when they decide to pursue doing music. He also talks about the importance of stewardship and the many roles that artists have to fill. Be sure to check out our premium podcast content by signing up on t...