Between the Grooves

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It's been a great summer, and we've each had the chance to talk with many Christian artists at various festivals and events. Yes, we've humbly requested they join us for an upcoming podcast. One of those great people is Danny Gokey! He's one of those blessed dudes who must be happy all the time thanks to his perfect life. He's got a beautiful growing family (baby Gabriel was just born August 24th, 2017!), an incredible music career impacting hundreds of thousands of people through his ministry, and even more businesses and foundations to his credit.

But behind the glare of those stage lights, Danny has been challenged by incredible heartache and loss. Battling depression and facing the all-too-real suffering that life can bring is something we can all face. And Danny is no different. During our chat, he gives us incredible insight into how he was able to rise above those valleys in life, and that by placing his absolute trust in God, how he was provided the strength and support to overcome those hardships.

Plus, hear how while working as a truck driver Danny would listen to financial radio host Dave Ramsay and why he was inspired to pursue a debt-free life. We share plenty of laughs too, so check out episode #16 as we get Between The Grooves with our new buddy Danny Gokey!

What we talk about:

* Battling depression that Danny now feels he's been fighting most of his life

* The danger of letting pain become louder than the voice of God

* Danny's vision for helping build the Kingdom through business development

* ‎Placing your tragedy and heartbreak into the hands of the Father

* What advice he'd share with his younger self while a contestant on American Idol

Danny Gokey - "Slow Down"

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Episode Links

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On the podcast today we chat with Pastor Anthony Does, who strives to inspire others to "pursue their personal God given assignment". Getting deep into our shared love of music with Anthony, he tells us how individual songs have inspired him throughout life, and their influence towards writing a very personal book called 'Blurry Daydream'.

Anthony tells us how he was able to overcome the struggles of make believe religion, allowing him to reconnect to "real and meaningful belief". We can all struggle with the pull of yesterday, and through Anthony's story our hearts are energized and we're inspired to dream again! You're going to love this.

What we talk about:

* growing up on a farm

* doubt - it's important

* finding a new way "out of language"

* discovering music with soul

* obtaining royalties for music

Episode Links

Connect with Anthony Does:

http://anthonydoes.com/

http://twitter.com/BlurryDaydream

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Between The Grooves #1

This is the debut of Between The Grooves, a new podcast that explores music, faith, and the role both play in our lives. We hope to bring insight to artists and fans alike, diving into ministry, message, and everything in between. But first, we should probably introduce ourselves!

On this episode, we sit down to discuss what we're looking to get out of this show. We'll talk about our backgrounds in the industry and what we bring to the table for discussion. Most importantly, it gives you a taste of what's ahead and what you can expect each week when you subscribe to the show.

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