Blake Reynolds is an emerging artist who gives fans of Top 40 radio a gateway into Christian Music – and with a blend of pop, gospel and alternative acoustic tones, he is here to tell his story with honesty. Jess chats to Blake about what it means to be an influencer, why stories are powerful, and why Jesus isn't afraid of our dirt.Download Blake's single "Empty"  for FREE! here: https://linktr.ee/blakereynoldsConnect @BlakeReynoldsMusic and https://BlakeReynoldsMusic.comListen to 'The Upbeat Podcast' hosted by Blake here: https://linktr.ee/blakereynoldsMUSICCan't Live Without You by Blake ReynoldsEven If by Blake ReynoldsI Believe by Blake ReynoldsEmpty by Blake ReynoldsNo Other Name by Blake ReynoldsRejoice by Andrew RippGET PODCAST MERCH HERE: http://tee.pub/lic/YOUMEPODSPONSORSAre you a creator? Soundstripe gives you unlimited access to royalty free music from some of the world's best composers. Go to https://SOUNDSTRIPE.COM and enter YOUMEPOD to get 10% off at checkout.SUBSCRIBE/CONNECT/LET'S BE FRIENDS: https://linktr.ee/betweenyoumepod

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Who is ready for a wonderfully uncomfortable conversation with Temitope? This new Nashville worship singer uses 'horizontal worship' to empower the Church to love beyond comfort – mobilizing us to love those who are different and enacting reconciliation. He chats to Jess about the inward journey of racial reconciliation he took himself, which led him to know the multicultural heart of God.Connect @iamtemitope and https://iamtemitope.comBuy/stream the LP Meji here:https://music.apple.com/us/album/meji/1547688603Download The Reconcilers Guide - Focus Area: People of Color at https://iamtemitope.com.MUSICGod You Reign (Live) by TemitopeMy Worth by Temitope Bind Us With Your Love (Live) by TemitopeWith You (Live) by TemitopeA Place For Me (Live) by TemitopeBirthmark by Surrender the Tides

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Up and coming Gospel artist Rekeshia Bennet knows all about starting again – after a lifetime pursuing music, she had to redefine her identity once she was married and became a mom. She tells Jess about what it means to reconnect with God, and why now is the time to share her story with the world. Connect @mrskeshiabennett and https://rekeshiabennett.comBuy/stream Reconnection here: https://rekeshiabennett.lsnto.me/R6sgDk3MUSICGod Flow by Rekeshia BennettReconnection by Rekeshia BennettRising Star by Rekeshia BennettAnywhere With You by Mat KearneyGET PODCAST MERCH HERE: http://tee.pub/lic/YOUMEPODSPONSORSVisit http://JesusWired.com, your #1 source for Christian music news, reviews and interviews.Are you a creator? Soundstripe gives you unlimited access to royalty free music from some of the world's best composers. Go to https://SOUNDSTRIPE.COM and enter YOUMEPOD to get 10% off at checkout.SUBSCRIBE/CONNECT/LET'S BE FRIENDS: https://linktr.ee/betweenyoumepod

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Today Hope Darst is a signed worship artist whose work has been played by millions of people across the world. With the release of her debut album, "Peace Be Still," Hope tells Jess how her journey has been 15 years in the making. And she gets real about learning to pursue God's presence of His promises – even when it hurts. Connect @HopeDarst and http://HopeDarst.comBuy/stream the Peace Be Still album here: https://music.apple.com/us/album/peace-be-still/1522374439MUSICStart Over by Hope DarstPeace Be Still by Hope DarstPromise Keeper by Hope DarstSing My Way Through by Hope DarstLove Like This (Live) feat Hope Darst by The Belonging CoThe Hope of Jesus by Hope DarstThankful by VERSESGET PODCAST MERCH HERE: http://tee.pub/lic/YOUMEPODSPONSORSAre you a creator? Soundstripe gives you unlimited access to royalty free music from some of the world's best composers. Go to https://SOUNDSTRIPE.COM and enter YOUMEPOD to get 10% off at checkout.SUBSCRIBE/CONNECT/LET'S BE FRIENDS: https://linktr.ee/betweenyoumepod

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Meet Todd McVicker – an upcoming artist based in Atlanta who is changing the sound of Christian music. With slick RnB tones and more than 60,000 Spotify plays, Todd's EP Finished With Fighting, is all about choosing peace over the need to be right. Connect @TMcVicker and https://ToddMcVicker.comBuy/stream the Finished With Fighting EP here: https://music.apple.com/ae/album/finished-with-fighting-ep/1533455594MUSICEverything In You feat Ashley Corryn by Todd McVickerLifeline by Todd McVickerFinished With Fighting by Todd McVickerLove Comes In by Todd McVickerSo Brand New by Todd McVickerAll Because of Love by Victory House WorshipEven At My Worst by BlancaGET PODCAST MERCH HERE: http://tee.pub/lic/YOUMEPODSPONSORSAre you a creator? Soundstripe gives you unlimited access to royalty free music from some of the world's best composers. Go to https://SOUNDSTRIPE.COM and enter YOUMEPOD to get 10% off at checkout.JesusWired is your number 1 source for Christian music interviews, news and reviews. Connect with them now at JesusWired.com.SUBSCRIBE/CONNECT/LET'S BE FRIENDS: https://linktr.ee/betweenyoumepod

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On the season finale of our #BetterTogether series, Jess chats with the legendary Alvin Garrett! After the year that was 2020, the Grammy nominated songwriter has done the impossible – he found joy. Listen to hear Alvin tell Jess about his new albumThe Lightness of Love. Plus, he gets honest about why love and joy follow his justice-based EP The Awakening.Connect @TheAlvinGarrett and https://AlvinGarrett.comBuy/stream The Lightness of Love here: https://music.apple.com/au/album/the-lightness-of-love/1550860573Buy/stream The Awakening here: https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-awakening-ep/1523528114MUSICGo Together by Alvin GarrettMy Gift To You by Alvin GarrettBeat Beat by Alvin GarrettIt Starts In The Heart by Alvin GarrettIn It by Alvin GarrettBe Thankful For What You've Got by Alvin GarrettTorn & Poured by Krissy NordhoffGET PODCAST MERCH HERE: http://tee.pub/lic/YOUMEPODSPONSORSAre you a creator? Soundstripe gives you unlimited access to royalty free music from some of the world's best composers. Go to https://SOUNDSTRIPE.COM and enter YOUMEPOD to get 10% off at checkout.JesusWired is your number 1 source for Christian music interviews, news and reviews. Connect with them now at https://JesusWired.com.SUBSCRIBE/CONNECT/LET'S BE FRIENDS: https://linktr.ee/betweenyoumepod

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If you haven't heard of SEU Worship yet, they're about to take over your Spotify playlist. The musical expression of SEU University in Lakeland Florida, they pioneer prophetic pop for Gen Z. Jess chats to their worship pastor and all round legend Dan Rivera about about what it means to create bold, collaborative worship tunes that organically reflect the diversity of their community.Connect @SEUWorshIpGet The Clouds Are Clearing Mixtape 1A here: https://music.apple.com/us/album/clouds-are-clearing-mixtape-1a/1537184337Get The Clouds Are Clearing Mixtape 1B here: https://seuworship.lnk.to/Mixtape1BMUSICAfter Your Heart feat. Dan Rivera and Elle Limebear by SEU WorshipClouds Are Clearing feat. David Ryan Cook and Hollyn by SEU WorshipPieces feat Dan Rivera and KB by SEU WorshipWaiting for Rain feat. Kenzie Walker and Alexander Pappas by SEU WorshipHigher Than Mine feat. Marty by SEU WorshipNever Give Up by Melanie BeemanGET PODCAST MERCH HERE: http://tee.pub/lic/YOUMEPODSPONSORSConnect with https://JesusWired.com, your #1 source for Christian music news, reviews and interviews.Are you a creator? Soundstripe gives you unlimited access to royalty free music from some of the world's best composers. Go to https://SOUNDSTRIPE.COM and enter YOUMEPOD to get 10% off at checkout.SUBSCRIBE/CONNECT/LET'S BE FRIENDS: https://linktr.ee/betweenyoumepod

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Meet Austin and Lindsey Adamec - the worship duo who left their successful careers in Nashville to pursue community in their hometown of Jacksonville, Florida. Jess speaks to Austin and Lindsey about their album, "Sound of the House," and hears how it reflects the heart of an organic church community made for people who feel like misfits, rebels or like they're too broken to belong.Connect with @AandLAMusic and https://AustinandLindseyAdamec.comBuy/stream Sound of the House here: https://austinlindsey.lnk.to/SoundofTheHouseMUSICThis is Where I Belong by Austin and Lindsey AdamecYou're Not Going Anywhere by Austin and Lindsey AdamecAs For Me And My House by Austin and Lindsey AdamecYou Keep Your Word by Austin and Lindsey AdamecCan't Deny It by Austin and Lindsey AdamecJoyful by Dante BoweGET PODCAST MERCH HERE: http://tee.pub/lic/YOUMEPODSPONSORSConnect with https://JesusWired.com, your #1 source for Christian music news, reviews and interviews.Are you a creator? Soundstripe gives you unlimited access to royalty free music from some of the world's best composers. Go to https://SOUNDSTRIPE.COM and enter YOUMEPOD to get 10% off at checkout.SUBSCRIBE/CONNECT/LET'S BE FRIENDS: https://linktr.ee/betweenyoumepod

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What happens when an Evangelical realizes they aren't the hero in the story? Our friend Ross King tells us about the questions that led him to record the song, "All My Heroes Are Underdogs." And, he shares what compelled him to write the song about Bloody Sunday as a lifelong white Republican. This is an important conversation. Our thanks to Sarah Gerald for her expertise as a sensitivity listener in producing this episode.Connect with Ross King @RossKingMusic and http://RossKingMusic.comBuy/stream "All My Heroes Are Underdogs": https://linktr.ee/rosskingmusicMUSICAll My Heroes Are Underdogs by Ross KingHeart Cry by Asaun BynumBelieve For It by Ce Ce WinansMan Of Your Word feat. Chandler Moore and KJ Scriven by Maverick City MusicPeople Like You by Gramps MorganAll My Heroes Are Underdogs by Ross KingGET PODCAST MERCH HERE: https://tinyurl.com/PodmerchSPONSORSAre you a creator? Soundstripe gives you unlimited access to royalty free music from some of the world's best composers. Go to https://SOUNDSTRIPE.COM and enter YOUMEPOD to get 10% off at checkout.SUBSCRIBE/CONNECT/LET'S BE FRIENDS: https://linktr.ee/betweenyoumepod

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Pop worship band I AM THEY decided to be the band that told the truth. On their third album Faithful God, it means they bravely tell stories about surviving addictions, divorce, grief, doubt and heartache. Jess chats to co-lead singer Abbie Parker about the heart work she's done to reach a place of peace, how she and the band prioritize healthy community, and why our scars are a sign of healing. Connect with @IAmThey and https://IAmThey.com.Buy/stream the album Faithful God here: https://music.apple.com/us/album/faithful-god/1527634386MUSICDelivered by I AM THEYFaithful God by I AM THEYThe Well by I AM THEYHold On To Hope by I AM THEYKeep Coming Back by I AM THEYCrown by Hannah SchaeferGET PODCAST MERCH HERE: https://tinyurl.com/PodmerchSPONSORSAre you a creator? Soundstripe gives you unlimited access to royalty free music from some of the world's best composers. Go to https://SOUNDSTRIPE.COM and enter YOUMEPOD to get 10% off at checkout.SUBSCRIBE/CONNECT/LET'S BE FRIENDS: https://linktr.ee/betweenyoumepod

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