the Message behind the Melody

What if the answer to someone's prayer is YOU? In Episode 11 of Message Behind the Melody, Melody Larsen shares the powerful story behind her song, "We Are His Hands." The inspiration came while reflecting on a painting by Christian artist Vanessa Horabuena. In the painting, only Christ's outstretched hand is visible. As Melody pondered the image, the Spirit whispered a simple but profound truth:...

In Episode 10 of Message Behind the Melody, Melody Larsen shares the deeply personal story behind her song “Right Outside Your Door.” As we were packing up our home of nearly 20 years, every picture had come down from the walls—except one. A painting of Christ standing outside a closed door. As the afternoon light poured through the window, it illuminated that painting in a way that stopped Melody...

In Episode 9 of Message Behind the Melody, Melody Larsen shares the story and inspiration behind her song “I Will Praise Him.” This episode explores the power of praising God not only in moments of joy, but also in the middle of trials, struggles, and uncertainty. Throughout scripture we see powerful examples of people who chose worship even in their darkest moments. Their praise became a declarat...

Sometimes God’s loudest “I love you” comes in the quiet moments we almost miss. In this episode, Melody shares the real-life story behind her new song “The Little Things” — a morning walk, a stumble, a moment of frustration… and a heart-shaped rock placed perfectly in her path. What felt like a bad day became a holy reminder: God is close. God is speaking. And He often uses the small things to get...

In Episode 7 of Message Behind the Melody, Melody shares the powerful story behind her song “Protect My Heart.” This deeply personal episode explores the emotional journey of someone who has drifted from the path of faith, made painful choices, and slowly allowed their heart to become hardened and jaded. The chorus, “Jesus protect my heart,” is a heartfelt plea for help from the Savior — a cry for...

Episode 6 – Message Behind the Melody In this episode, Melody shares the powerful and deeply personal story behind her newest song, “Rescue Me.” This song was born out of the realization that we all carry hidden “sinkholes”—the cracks under the surface that only God sees. Unspoken prayers, unkind words, broken promises, self-doubt, fear, shame… all the things that can swallow us if we’re not caref...

In Episode 5 of The Message Behind the Melody, we explore the deeply personal and emotional story behind Melody’s song “Do Not Be Deceived.” This song was born from a real moment in Melody’s life—a moment of feeling unseen, unloved, and forgotten by God. But what she realized next changed everything… She recognized that those painful thoughts weren’t coming from her Heavenly Father at all—they wer...

In Episode 4 of The Message Behind the Melody, Melody shares the powerful story and spiritual inspiration behind her new song, “That’s What I’d See.” This episode dives into the question: ✨ If I could see Jesus… what would I truly see? Melody opens up about the moments, promptings, and personal experiences that shaped this song—one that paints a tender picture of a Savior who is loving, present,...

In Episode 3 of Message Behind the Melody, Melody opens up about one of the hardest lessons we all face: learning to wait upon the Lord when life feels uncertain, heavy, or painfully slow. Through personal stories, scripture, and heartfelt conversation, Geoff and Melody explore: ✨ Why God sometimes asks us to wait ✨ How patience strengthens faith instead of weakening it ✨ What the scriptures te...

In this powerful episode of The Message Behind the Melody, Melody Larsen opens her heart and shares deeply personal experiences that stripped away pride and certainty—moments that could have led to fear but instead became opportunities to strengthen her faith. While walking with a friend along a canal, Melody came across the words “FAITH not FEAR” painted boldly on a wall—an unmistakable sign that...

🎙️ Episode 1: “He Said, ‘Stay, Stay, Stay with Jesus’ — The Story That Inspired It All” In this very first episode of The Message Behind the Melody, Geoff and Melody Larsen introduce the heart behind their new podcast — a place where faith and music meet. Each episode dives into the real-life stories and divine moments that have inspired Melody’s original songs. In this premiere, Melody shares the...