Music for the Soul Podcast

Authenticity is an emotion that seems to be missing from so many places today. Churches can often suffer from inauthenticity, creating environments where pastors have to appear as individuals who are almost "above" the sins and struggles that people face. So how can we bring authenticity back into the church? That is why we are delighted to have songwriter, vocalist and worship pastor, Clarence Ch...

The art of visual storytelling is one that allows emotions, experiences, and memories to be captured on screen. It can allow individuals who have experienced a traumatic event to put their pain into a perceptible form and find healing in the message it provides. That is why we are so excited to have CEO and Creative Director of Storytelling Pictures, Corey Niemchick, as our guest on this week's ep...

Hearing a moving song allows for us to feel so much emotion that can be difficult to express otherwise. In the struggles and trials we face in life, music and song have a way of helping us move through those emotions. Hearing someone sing can open the door to us finding restoration and hope. That is why we are so grateful to have recording artist and songwriter, Mandie Pinto, on today's episode of...

Percussionists are often an unsung hero when it comes to song composition. Their performance adds flair and impact to parts of a song that help accentuate the theme and pace. That's why we are thrilled to have Percussionist Scott Williamson as our guest on this week's episode of the Music for the Soul Podcast. Scott talks about growing up surrounded by music, with a father who was an arranger, pro...

We often wonder about the reach a song or act can have and how God uses it for His Kingdom. What leads to those large movements where the Lord enters the lives of thousands?  We are so blessed to have Christian Music Icon Bob Farrell as today's guest on The Music for the Soul Podcast. Bob shares his experience co-founding Farrell and Farrell  during the height of The Jesus Movement, what lead to t...

We've spoken many times on this podcast about the positive impact music can have on individuals' lives. Whether they are struggling with trauma, abuse, mental illness or any other form of valley in their life, music is a tool that can help soften the heart, rejuvinate the mind, and perservere through life's hardships. That is why we are so greatful to have legendary singer and songwriter, John Man...

On the Music for the Soul Podcast, we talk honestly about a variety of difficulty, life changing topics. So, where did Music for the Soul get its start? What lead to its creation of using music and song as a tool for hope and healing? What are the plans for the future as Music for the Soul navigates an everchanging, tumultuous world? We are so excited about today's conversation with Founder of Mus...

Mother's Day is a day of celebration for moms and grandmothers throughout the world, thanking them for all they did to help raise us into the people we are today. However, Mother's Day can also be a time of hardship and grief for mothers or grandmothers that have experienced loss in their family. Whether it is a the pain of a stillbirth, losing a child throughout their life, or being disconnected...

Dancing is such a beautiful medium to express the serenity and grace of music. There is a connection to our spirit and to our Heavenly Father that compels us to move when we hear a joyous hymn or upbeat melody. However, in today's culture, many young adults and even children are being raised on a form of dancing that is often vulgar and hypersexualize. That is why we are so grateful to have as our...

A mother's pain after losing a child is often unfathomable and difficult to put into words for others to understand. Whether it is experiencing a stillbirth or a death after the child is born, mothers are left feeling like their child was called back to God before they could even say hello. On today's episode, we are so blessed today to sit down and talk with our very own Becky Nordquist. Becky sh...

Songwriting for the church is a vital component to creating worship songs that help us feel the love and praise we offer God during our services. So what goes into creating songs that are rooted in God's word and emotionally impactful? We are so blessed to have Dove Award winning professional songwriter, Krissy Nordhoff, as our guest on this episode of The Music for the Soul Podcast. Krissy shares...

Instrumentals are the foundation of creating an emotionally powerful song. Different instruments combining certain chords, tempos and melodies can transport the listener to different locations, with each person experiencing the same song differently. That's why we are so excited to have Professional Studio Musician, Mark Baldwin, on today's episode. Mark shares his story of becoming a guitarist, d...

Having a child be diagnosed with an autoimmune condition is a devistating life event for any parent. It can be hard to know where to turn, what information is the most important to learn about the disease, and above all, how to help your child feel like a regular kid.  We are so blessed to have Chiquita Wright on today's episode of The Music For The Soul Podcast. Chiquita shares her story of havin...

When caring for a parent who is living with a condition like Alzheimer's can be one of the hardest events in a person's life. It is something that takes a toll both on the parent suffering from the disease and the caregiver who wants to ensure they can give their parent the best care possible. So how does someone do this? What is it like to "return the favor" to our parents? We are extremely bless...

We know that we live in a fallen world and that hardships are a part of our lives. Whether its a cancer diagnosis, abusive relationship, the loss of a child, or any other form of significant loss, it can be difficult for us to move past these events. Women, in particular, can face various traumas in their lives that leave them questioning what to do after riding a figurative rollercoaster. So how...

Sex addiction is incredibly destructive, both on the person suffering the addiction and their spouses or partners. Many men struggle to even quantify that they have a problem when they go to see a therapist. So how do therapists get through to men struggling with sex addiction? What  role can music play in this kind of therapy? We are so bless to have Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified...

When it comes to things like anxiety, depression and other forms of mental illness, studies all say the same thing: the numbers are going up. It can be difficult to feel hopeful for the future when each day, new issues pop up in both our personal lives and the world we live in. So how can we begin to find hope in these moments? Where does hope start? We are thrilled to have Dr. Gregory Jantz, best...

When it comes to walking through the chaos of grief, the journey is always a difficult one. This is especially true of suicide grief, when we lose a family member or friend to suicide. That is why we are so blessed to have Licensed Marriage and Family therapist, Sue Foster, on today's episode. Sue shares her own story of suicide grief and what her life looked like as she walked through that grief....

Film and music are two genres that go hand in hand when it comes to creating stories that can transform the lives of others. That's why we are so excited to have on today's episode, a master of both film directing and music producing, Rick Altizer.  Rick shares his journey of growing up listening to music, and how music quite literally became "his life". From there, he explains how this lead him t...

When we hear terms like sex addiction, our minds often will go to a person addicted to one night stands or pornography because they are addicted to the concept of sex. However, sex addiction runs much deeper than just the physical act. So what does recovery look like for a person struggling with that addiction? What about the victims they often abuse and manipulate to fulfill their addiction? We a...

Feeling weak is something that makes us feel inadequate. We become frustrated with areas of weakness in our lives, whether they be physical, mental or even spiritual. That's why today's guest has such a powerful message on how to find God's Strength in our own weaknesses. We are so excited to have award winning songwriter, singer, musician and producer, David Baroni, for this episode of the Music...

What goes into composing a breathtaking song? How do conductors bring music to life as they lead an orchestra through the notes? Composing and conducting music is an art form that can touch countless lives. That is why we are so excited to have as our guest today artist, composer, and conductor, Phillip Keveren. Phillip explains how he finds his vision when he is tasked to write a song and what go...

When tragedy strikes our lives, whether it's loss of life, financial hardship, or divorce, we are left with two options. We can either perpetually wallow in grief and self pity, or allow God to use that event to achieve victory over the enemy. However, in times of grief we often need someone else to offer us help. A compassionate caregiver. Our guest on today's show is Author Carmen Leal. Carmen s...

When trauma impacts our lives, our soul feels like it is shattered. One wound that cuts particularly deep is with women who have been abused, misused or simply cast aside in a relationship. That is why we are so excited to have Michael Cusick as our guest today, as he explains how to restore a broken soul. Michael shares the story of how he wrote The Apology, a letter of apology to women around th...

Depression is a condition that can affect every aspect of your life. Things that fell into place before become significantly more difficult and even your faith can begin to feel like it isn't functioning. Thankfully, there is hope in finding God's grace and love in those moments of darkness. Our guest on today's episode is Author Heidi Austel. Heidi shares her story of learning to live with her cl...