Episode #21

Christian and I talk about how he got into music, using our gifts for God, and his health journey. I hope you enjoy this episode, and if you're a musician and want to come on this podcast to share your story, feel free to email me at cjmurraymusic@gmail.com.

CHAPTERS

0:00-Intro

0:22-Getting into music

3:10-Going into speech therapy

10:35-Peak music moments

14:35-On opening gifts from God

15:40-Intentionality in church services

19:10-All Christians under the blood

21:12-To those needing to commit to their gifts

23:30-Health journey

34:00-Options on the future

36:30-Potential of being young

37:40-Cryptocurrency tangent and investing

39:25-Compound interest of investing in people

44:12-Faithful are the wounds of a friend

45:00-Future process of this podcast

47:40-Outro

Episode #20

Ben Everson is an evangelist/musician whose purpose is to encourage God's people via music and preaching. This conversation felt very real, genuine, and insightful into another way of looking at music as a whole and our approach to it. I'm very grateful he was willing to be a guest on this podcast and I look forward to having him on again in the future.

LINKS

Please check out his website and music at https://beneverson.com

Marshall Teague has an extremely diverse portfolio in his acting career from Roadhouse, to Walker Texas Ranger, to other familiar action movies, as well sci-fi and meaningful dramas. It was a privilege to dive into his mind and experiences to glean from his wealth of knowledge.

CHAPTERS:

00:00-Intro

00:37-What about your history are you most proud of?

04:23-What's it like to become various characters and come home to be you?

08:06-Who are actors you've worked with who have inspired you and taught you?

09:36-On Denzel Washington

10:41-On actors going viral for anger on set

12:13-In what ways do you improve in your craft?

13:42-Don't act. Become.

16:53-On actors portraying real people and true stories.

18:51-What's the most challenging character you've had to become?

22:09-Acting in film versus stage plays

24:04-Acting for television

26:48-On sustainably being in acting for so long

29:02-Pushback on being an actor

32:17-Screen acting versus voice acting

35:41-Original Roadhouse versus Amazon Prime's

43:04-On saying no to people

44:00-Faith in the music industry

46:16-On being hit by a helicopter

47:52-Most interesting locations

52:40-Marriage advice to newly weds

56:12-Outro

Episode #18

Dave Russell is the lead graphic at OtterBox and has served exclusive graphics to clients such as Target, AT&T, Verizon, Real Tree, NFL, Disney, Marvel, Pixar, and Lucas Film. He also has a passion project on YouTube and Instagram as a custom toy creator. This was an inspiring conversation and the bottom line is to know your gifts and calling from God, work really hard at them, and don't give up on what you're passionate about. Just show up and do what you do best.

TOPICS

Graphic design, creativity, work ethic, and following God's calling

LINKShttps://www.youtube.com/@UCC9D_x_vTIaWrtO6Nb07ARw

https://www.instagram.com/dr._toys/

Episode #17

Rachel Williams is a film/video game composer who loves the Lord, and I hope this episode encourages you to keep seeking Him as you pursue your dreams!

Episode #16

An incredible testimony! Please check out her music by looking up Eliana Shannon.

CHAPTERS

0:00 - Intro

1:00 - OCD vs. misconceptions, having OCD as a Christian

7:20 - When God’s answer is no

10:03 - Overcoming through music

14:23 - Letting friends in on the struggle

17:10 - Spiritual warfare while creating music

19:30 - Commentary on her release music

23:00 - The only solution is the Word of God, King David

24:50 - God’s grace, eternal security, salvation

28:18 - Works based salvation vs. works based favor

31:10 - King Hezekiah illustration of God’s power / faith

34:10 - EP music connecting first two songs

37:18 - Jesus gentle and lowly / prayer closet story

41:10 - Jordan Peterson on potential, God’s eternal presence

45:00 - Level deeper on the Gospel

45:43 - EP to full album

49:40 - Potential of Eliana’s testimony

51:16 - OCD during school

53:22 - Questions about the future

56:35 - The joy of collaboration

58:57 - Final encouragement

1:00:50 - Outro

Episode #15

Jonathan Ivey is a man of many hats that spins many plates, but deeper than that he is a man that wants to serve God and serve others. As he grows he helps others to grow with him. We talk about entrepreneurship, leadership, writing Biblical music, and ultimately, help answer the question, "How do we maximize our effectiveness in serving God?"

LINKS

https://www.instagram.com/jonathanivey/

https://www.instagram.com/pureaudiorecordingstudio/

https://www.instagram.com/easthillmusic/

https://www.instagram.com/drinkpensacolaofficial/

https://www.easthillmusic.com

https://www.easthillmusic.com/pure-audio-recording-studio

https://www.instagram.com/christianmensnetworking/

https://open.spotify.com/show/6OWBwAmJ08WPfjFXPnFCpu?si=fb5af3a303c94431 (PODCAST)

CHAPTERS

0:00 Intro

0:50 Resume / building drive / diversifying

6:10 Growth in leadership

10:10 Microhabits / routines

15:23 God and organization / multitasking

20:40 Community help / moving on

27:25 Church functionality / unity and division

31:01 The Ellerslie experiment / denominations

35:00 Biblical songwriting / touring

39:21 Distinct music purposes

42:00 Music industry transition / investing in people

44:27 Being people of conviction

50:22 Final word / pushing limits / investing in God’s kingdom

52:28 Outro

Episode #14

Olivia and I met when during college I heard her performing a song she wrote called, "The Love of Christ." I found her afterwards and mentioned I'd love to produce that song! It's now out on Spotify under Olivia Wentworth. This conversation was such a blessing as it felt relatable personally, as well as encouraging for anyone who does music as a hobby but hopes to eventually turn it into something more. Cheers to the long game of slowly but surely!Her Links:@wentworth.music/@wentworth9247

Topics: Music as a profession vs. music as a hobby, songwriting, specific prayerCHAPTERS0:00 - Intro1:00 - Life update2:30 - Music during life transition3:45 - Songwriting process6:39 - Beauty of music as a hobby9:05 - Disciplines of music as a hobby10:22 - Appeal of music as a profession12:41 - Fame vs. obscurity16:28 - Praying specifically19:15 - Time spent on skill vs. social media21:08 - Prayer for contentment and influence22:21 - Pros of delegation23:33 - Prayer for opportunities and beyond26:51 - Music vs. people27:44 - Prayer for skills34:30 - Outro