Song Revolution with John Chisum

Song Revolution Podcast – Season 3   Hosts: John Chisum & Bryant Urich   Episode Title: Mapping Your Next Steps in Music Making   Episode Summary: In this episode of Song Revolution, hosts John Chisum and Bryant Urich continue their deep dive into what it means to build a career in the current music landscape. They break down how the music business has radically changed in recent years, why anyone...

Song Revolution Podcast – Season 3   Host: John Chisum Special Guest: Chris Weinberg Episode Title: CHRIS WEINBERG: Build a Business For Your Music Episode Summary: This week on Song Revolution, host John Chisum sits down with Chris Weinberg, a top business and performance coach who has worked with Fortune 500 executives, artists, entertainment companies, and entrepreneurs. As someone who has help...

Song Revolution Podcast – Season 3   Hosts: John Chisum & Bryant Urich   Episode Title: How Music Works Now   Episode Summary: In this kickoff episode for July, hosts John Chisum and Bryant Urich reflect on the first half of 2025 and introduce the month's focus: understanding how the music industry works today. They explore the challenges and changes facing songwriters and artists, especially thos...

Song Revolution Podcast – Season 3   Host: John Chisum   Guest: Mandy Morris (Executive Coach, Therapist, EMDR Specialist)   Episode Title: MANDY MORRIS: Overcoming Writers Block with EMDR   Episode Summary: In this compelling episode of Song Revolution, host John Chisum welcomes Mandy Morris, a licensed therapist, executive psychological coach, and EMDR specialist. Together, they explore how trau...

Song Revolution Podcast – Season 3   Episode Title: SARAH KROGER: Invitation to the Desert   Host: John Chisum   Episode Summary: In this deeply moving episode of Song Revolution, host John Chisum welcomes recording artist and worship leader Sarah Kroger for an honest conversation about faith, identity, songwriting, and spiritual wilderness. With a contemplative heart and a background shaped by Ca...

Song Revolution Podcast – Season 3 Episode Title: JOHN CHISUM: Killer Ideas and the Power of Journaling (Part 2)   Hosts: John Chisum & Bryant Urich   Episode Summary: In this follow-up to their previous conversation on song concepts, John Chisum and Bryant Urich dive deeper into the craft of generating unforgettable song ideas and titles. Building on the foundation laid in Part 1, they explore ho...

Song Revolution Podcast – Season 3   Host: John Chisum   Guest: Emily Hostetler (Founder of Heaven on Earth Festival)   Episode Title: EMILY HOSTETLER: Heaven On Earth   Episode Summary: In this episode of Song Revolution, host John Chisum is joined by special guest Emily Hostetler, founder of the Heaven on Earth music festival—a unique and immersive Christian music and wellness event held in stun...

Song Revolution Podcast – Season 3   Episode Title: JOHN CHISUM: Killer Ideas and Unforgettable Titles   Hosts: John Chisum & Bryant Urich   Episode Summary: This week on Song Revolution, hosts John Chisum and Bryant Urich kick off June with an essential topic for every songwriter: how to develop killer ideas and unforgettable titles. Great songs start with strong hooks, but how do you find them?...

Song Revolution Podcast – Season 3   Episode Title: CLARK BECKHAM: Micro Moments of Flow State   Hosts: John Chisum   Guest: Clark Beckham - American Idol Season 14 Runner-Up, Soul/R&B Artist, Educator, Host of Idol Breakdown   Episode Summary: In this powerful episode, John sits down with acclaimed vocalist and musician Clark Beckham to unpack his journey from street performer to American Idol fa...

Song Revolution Podcast – Season 3   Hosts: John Chisum & Bryant Urich   Episode Title: Writing in Your Best Genre   Episode Summary: In this episode of Song Revolution, hosts John Chisum and Bryant Urich continue their deep dive into genre, style, and artistic identity—with practical insights on how to discover and develop your best musical lane. From personal stories to real-world examples like...

Song Revolution Podcast – Season 3   Host: John Chisum   Guest: Claire Bacon (Project Manager, NCS)   Episode Title: CLAIRE BACON: Genre, Growth, and Grace   Episode Summary: In this episode of Song Revolution, host John Chisum introduces a new member of the NCS team: Claire Bacon, NCS Project Manager and music industry pro. With experience at Bethel Music, Pure Mosaic, and a degree from Middle Te...

Song Revolution Podcast – Season 3   Hosts: John Chisum & Bryant Urich   Episode Title: The Power of Knowing Styles & Genres   Episode Summary: In this episode of Song Revolution, hosts John Chisum and Bryant Urich dive deep into one of the most important (and often confusing) parts of being a songwriter or artist: understanding your genre and style. This discussion is packed with practical insigh...

Song Revolution Podcast – Season 3 Host: John Chisum Guest: Adrian Thompson (Head of A&R, Bethel Music) Episode Title: Adrian Thompson: Bethel Exec on Miracles and Music   Episode Summary: In this thought-provoking episode of Song Revolution, host John Chisum sits down with Adrian Thompson, the Head of A&R at Bethel Music and former VP of A&R at Integrity Music. They discuss the impact of Bethel M...

Song Revolution Podcast – Season 3   Hosts: John Chisum & Bryant Urich   Episode Title: Building Your Creative Team   Episode Summary: In this episode of Song Revolution, hosts John Chisum and Bryant Urich explore one of the most important factors in a songwriter's success—building a strong creative team. While many songwriters start out alone, no artist truly succeeds in isolation. It takes produ...

Song Revolution Podcast – Season 3   Host: John Chisum   Guests: Jared Anderson & Kelly Wilkerson (11:21 Worship)   Episode Title: Worship, Community, and Legacy with 11:21 Worship   Episode Summary: In this episode of Song Revolution, host John Chisum welcomes Jared Anderson (writer of Great I Am, Rescue, Lord, I'm Amazed) and Kelly Wilkerson of 11:21 Worship to talk about the power of worship, l...

  Song Revolution Podcast – Season 3   Hosts: John Chisum & Bryant Urich   Episode Title: Creating In Community   Episode Summary: In this episode of Song Revolution, hosts John Chisum and Bryant Urich dive into one of the most essential aspects of songwriting success—creating in community. Many songwriters struggle with Lonely Songwriter Syndrome (LSS), feeling isolated in their creative process....

Song Revolution Podcast – Season 3 Host: John Chisum Guest: Anya Lee Episode Title: ANYA LEE: A True Resurrection Story   Episode Summary: In this powerful episode of Song Revolution, host John Chisum welcomes singer-songwriter Anya Lee, an NCS coaching graduate who has transformed her calling into a thriving music career. Anya shares her incredible near-death experience on the Appalachian Trail,...

Song Revolution Podcast – Season 3   Host: John Chisum   Guest: Jason Lovins (Jason Lovins Band)   Episode Title: JASON LOVINS: 20 Years of Music on a Mission   Episode Summary: In this heartfelt episode of Song Revolution, host John Chisum sits down with Jason Lovins, the leader of the Jason Lovins Band, to discuss his incredible journey in Christian music, his powerful personal story, and his 20...

Song Revolution Podcast – Season 3   Hosts: John Chisum & Bryant Urich   Episode Title: Develop Your Mission as a Songwriter   Episode Summary: In this episode of Song Revolution, hosts John Chisum and Bryant Urich continue the conversation on finding and developing your mission as a Christian songwriter and artist. Many songwriters feel called to share their music, but struggle with clarity on wh...

Song Revolution Podcast – Season 3   Host: John Chisum   Special Guests: Out of Eden (Lisa, Danielle, and Andrea)   Episode Title: Out of Eden - Iconic 90's Trio Returns   Episode Summary: In this very special episode of Song Revolution, host John Chisum welcomes the legendary Out of Eden, the pioneering R&B/gospel trio that helped shape Christian contemporary music in the '90s. Sisters Lisa, Dani...

  Song Revolution Podcast – Season 3   Hosts: John Chisum & Bryant Urich   Episode Title: Finding Your Mission as a Christian Artist   Episode Summary: In this episode of Song Revolution, hosts John Chisum and Bryant Urich dive into the heart of finding your mission as a Christian artist and songwriter. Whether you're a singer, songwriter, producer, or worship leader, understanding your calling an...

Song Revolution Podcast – Season 3   Hosts: John Chisum & Bryant Urich   Episode Title: How Real Studio Production Works   Episode Summary: In this episode of Song Revolution, hosts John Chisum and Bryant Urich take you behind the scenes of music production, showing exactly how a song evolves from a rough demo to a fully produced master recording. Whether you're recording at home or working with a...

Song Revolution Podcast – Season 3 Hosts: John Chisum & Bryant Urich Episode Title: Writing Production Ready Songs   Episode Summary: In this episode of Song Revolution, hosts John Chisum and Bryant Urich dive into the fundamentals of what makes a song truly production-ready. If you're planning to invest in recording your music, you'll want to ensure your song is strong enough to stand on its own...

Song Revolution Podcast – Season 3   Host: John Chisum Special Guest: Coby James   Episode Title: COBY JAMES: Home Studio Production Tips   Episode Summary: Welcome to another exciting episode of Song Revolution! This week, we're diving into the world of home music production with artist, songwriter, and producer Coby James. Coby shares his journey from experimenting with GarageBand at age 14 to b...

Song Revolution Podcast – Season 3 Hosts: John Chisum & Bryant Urich Episode Title: From Your Work Demo to the World Episode Summary: Welcome to Season 3 of Song Revolution! This month, we're diving into music production—what it takes to transform your voice memo ideas into professional master recordings ready for the world. Join hosts John Chisum and Bryant Urich as they break down the process fr...