Music for the Soul Podcast

Directing choirs is one of the most important pieces to delivering the emotion and depth of a song. That is why we are blessed to welcome Choral Director and Musician Chris Smith to this episode of the Music for the Soul Podcast. Chris shares his experience of directing choirs, starting in 1990 with a local church in Nashville at the request of one of his friends Reverend Dr. James K Bailey as a "...

We are incredibly blessed to welcome a living legend to the Music for the Soul Podcast today: Grammy Award-winning singer Larnelle Harris. Join us as Larnelle shares stories from his remarkable career and reveals how his passion for singing began. He talks about starting out as a percussionist before transitioning to being a singer. However, just as his career began to take off, he faced a life-ch...

Marketing is such an important aspect to businesses and non-profits alike. So what goes into managing a firm's brand image and creating engaging marketing that accurately reflects their message? We are blessed to have someone who has worked with Music for the Soul's social media and marketing for a few years, Kelsey Vredeveld.   Kelsey shares her story of finding her passion for marketing, what dr...

Finding your giftings in life can often take unexpected turns in where you end up and what the Lord calls you to do.    We are very blessed to welcome legendary violinist and long time musican with Music for the Soul projects, David Davidson, to this week's episode of the Music for the Soul Podcast. David shares with us his story of studying and playing classical music from a young age. He shares...

Sexual Trauma is a topic that we have covered many times here on the Music for the Soul Podcast. The impact of sexual abuse and the subsequent trauma is an event that truly reshapes the brain of the person who has to endure the horrible actions of another person. However, we always want to remind survivors out there that there is hope and healing from sexual trauma.   That is why we are so blessed...

We have spoken a lot about loss on the Music for the Soul Podcast and how it affects all of us on a deep level physically, mentally and spiritually. But how should we walk through continual losses? When it seems loss begets loss and we struggle to find any mountain tops in the valleys of grief? Well we are so blessed to welcome Lee Spotts to share his story of hope through loss on this episode. Le...

We all strive in life to find comfort in a job and settle into a routine with it. However, what should we do if we feel the Lord calling to us that our season is changing? How can we find comfort in moments of our lives that feel downright uncomfortable?   We are so blessed to welcome Grammy-Nominated Singer and Songwriter Denise Carite to this episode of the Music for the Soul Podcast. Denise has...

We've spoken before about the difficulties caregiving can present to those caring for a parent or child and the strain it can put on the relationships in a family. Sometimes it can feel like the weight of the world is on your shoulders. So what can we do to find the beautiful in the ashes and pain of caring for a loved one?   We are so blessed to welcome Award-Winning Author and Speaker Shelly Bea...

We've spoken a lot about abuse on this show and the lasting, traumatic impact it has on victims lives. So what does God say about abuse? What verses can we turn to when someone we know suffers from an abusive situation?   We are so blessed to welcome Dale and Faith Ingraham from Speaking Truth In Love to this week's episode of the Music for the Soul Podcast. Faith tells her story as a survivor of...

Getting good at any skill is something that takes practice. So, how can we learn to stay committed to our passions and refine them to the best of our abilities?   Well, we are extremely blessed to welcome legendary musician, producer and composer, Jason Webb to this episode of the Music for the Soul Podcast. Jason speaks about his work in music starting at the age of 5, surrounded by a prolific fa...

On today's episode of the Music for the Soul Podcast, we are blessed to welcome Dove Award winning songwriter Belinda Smith as our guest. Belinda shares her journey into becoming a songwriter starting during her childhood in the church services led by her grandfather in West Virginia. She explains how in songwriting it is important to find ways past the "editors" that live in our minds in order to...

On this special episode of the Music for the Soul Podcast, we are taking time to talk about the life and impact of a dear friend to Music for the Soul, James Eric Myers. Eric tragically lost his life in a motorcycle accident at just 49 years old. So today, we are going to speak about how extraordinary Eric was in transforming the lives of others.   Eric, a member of the 11th Armored Cavalry Regime...

Losing a child is a grief that no parent should ever have to walk through. So what can you do if tragedy strikes and your child loses their life?   We are so blessed to have Daphne Greer share her story on this episode of the Music for the Soul Podcast. Daphne speaks about the tragic day in 2008 when she lost her 5 year old daughter in a car accident, how she was able to find life again after the...

Hymns are some of the most spiritually deep, emotionally charged songs in all of scripture. So how can these hymns provide hope to us in times of sudden or chronic suffering?   We are so blessed to have author, speaker and singer Joni Eareckson Tada as our guest on today's episode of the Music for the Soul Podcast. Joni speaks about how she has become someone who preaches hope in the midst of cons...

God is the guiding force in our lives in everything that we do and it is through His words that we can change lives for the better. But what exactly does that look like when it comes to songwriting or performing?   We are so blessed to have Grammy Nominated Singer/Songwriter couple Sam and Becca Mizell on this episode of the Music for the Soul Podcast. Sam and Becca share their story of how the Lo...

Pornography addiction is something we've talked about extensively on this show and we've showcased the devistation it can have on someone's life, their relationships and their faith in God. So what leads people to pick up this addiction and how can they free themselves from it?   We are so excited to have singer, musician and worship leader Michael O'Brien as our guest on this week's episode of th...

When God calls us to follow His voice, we often don't know the paths He is taking us down. However, it is always so important to listen to Him when He speaks, because He takes us to places we could only dream about.    That is why we are so blessed to welcome Recording Artist and Songwriter, Lisa Bevill, to this episode of the Music for the Soul Podcast. Lisa shares the story of getting starting i...

Caregiving is one of the most challenging and intense experiences a parent or a child can face as they walk through life. Whether its taking care of an elderly parent or caring for a child with special needs, it can be difficult to know where to turn for help or when you should pass off caregiving to a full time team.   That is why we are so grateful to have Author Jolene Philo as our guest on tod...

We've talked about navigating very difficult situations a lot on the Music for the Soul Podcast. But how can we begin to lean into our identity as a child of Christ when so many of our questions don't seem to have concrete answers?   We are so blessed to welcome the incredibly talented singer, songwriter, pianist and worship leader, Shannon Adducci to this episode of The Music for the Soul Podcast...

Don't settle for shallow. Those are the words today's guest left with us as we concluded our discussion. At Music for the Soul, we write songs that speak honestly about some of life's toughest challenges, because we know that songs can help rescue a hurting soul.   Our guest on today's show is Gospel Music Hall of Fame member, Grammy and Dove Award winning lyricist, Gloria Gaither. Gloria shares w...

We've talked before on The Music For The Soul Podcast about the impact music can have on the lives of others and how you never know just how many lives you touch with your voice.   That is why we are so excited to have singer, songwriter and composer extrodinare, Danny Mitchell, to share stories from his career working in music. Danny talks about how he got started in composing and performing musi...

We've talked many times on this show about how anxiety and depression are some of the fastest growing illnesses world wide and how debilitating they can be. What role does expression through song and art play in allowing us to reveal our true selves through who God has called us to be?   We are so blessed to have singer-songwriter and worship leader Jen Mozley on this week's episode of the Music f...

What if children and pre-teens had buttons and switches that allowed them to turn off or tone down negative emotions such as anger or hurt and turn up positive ones like love and compassion? How can we teach our children to understand not only the emotions they feel, but how to control them as well?   We are so excited to welcome author and speaking, Michelle Steffes, as she walks us through the s...

On this inaugural episode of the new year, Steve Siler and Becky Nordquist talk about their resolutions for the new year, how they found healing in 2023, and why living by the fruits of the spirit should be a goal we all strive for as we enter into 2024. They share what they are looking forward to in this coming year and ways that they hope to grow in God's grace, love and empathy, as well as reco...

We are blessed to bring you podcasts every week that share stories from talented individuals. So, what does the Music for the Soul Podcast look like behind the scenes? What goes into making a Music for the Soul Podcast episode?   Our podcast producer, Chris Bailey, joins us on this week's episode to talk about what it's been like producing the show for over a year. He also talks about his work on...