Deb Victa is a 26-year old singer who was born and raised in the Philippines. She first entered the music scene by joining a reality competition back in her motherland. Her life changed when she and her family moved to the States in 2014. But since living in her new home, she has grown not just in her artistry, but also in her faith. In this conversation, Thane and Deb cover a wide array of topics from dreams vs. reality, to cultural comparisons, to the maturation of her faith, to all things music, and much more. For the full show notes, visit: theupandcomersshow.com/episodes/deb Time-Markers: 5:30 - How Deb Describes Herself 7:30 - Shower Song 11:45 - Performing as an Introvert 15:45 - The Voice of the Philippines 23:45 - Finding Her Voice 27:45 - Deb’s Musical Development 30:15 - Deb’s Background 32:45 - Life in the Philippines vs. America 35:00 - Culture’s Influence 41:45 - Deb’s Transition to America 45:45 - Impact of Circumstances on Faith 48:15 - Things That Help/Hurt Faith 52:45 - Music In America 54:45 - Dreams vs. Reality 57:45 - Role of Music in Worship 1:01:00 - Deb’s Sanctification Journey 1:08:00 - How Knowledge Impacts Faith 1:14:15 - Deb’s Top 3 Singers 1:16:45 - Most Embarrassing Moment 1:19:15 - Question She Asks Herself Most 1:20:45 - Deb’s Perfect Day 1:27:15 - Books with Biggest Impact 1:29:00 - Morning Text Reminder 1:30:45 - How to Connect With Deb!