Join us for a special episode of the Christian Music Industry Podcast celebrating Marketing with Wisdom's 5th anniversary! To mark the occasion, we have a very special co-host, Kennedy Richardson, who was with the MwW team from the beginning and has recently returned.

Wisdom takes us through starting MwW in 2018 - the vision, challenges, risks, and lessons of building a business from scratch. He and Kennedy discuss the growth over 5 years into a thriving community for Christian artists, reflecting on key milestones and setbacks along the way.

Most importantly, Wisdom shares how faith has guided him in starting and sustaining MwW - to honor God and serve others through excellent work. Whether you've been here from the start or just joined, you won't want to miss this inspiring look at how God can work through our steps of obedience.

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In this episode, we get to hear the behind-the-scenes of Red Letter Society's song "100x."

100x is a raw, honest song born from a sincere prayer asking for God's help and intervention in life's struggles and addictions that are made to draw attention away from God. As band member Tyler Landis shares, "Sometimes the simplest prayers are the most honest and best prayers. And the song reflects that." The band hopes the song resonates with listeners facing similar battles and encourages them to surrender it all to God.

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In this week's episode, we're going Behind the Song "Won Our Fight" by Evelyn Cormier. Evelyn shares how she was contacted by someone wanting to fund her Christian music - music she wanted to craft with spiritual depth and Biblical integrity. She wrote these songs alongside her brother. However, as they recorded, Evelyn faced painful life circumstances that left her with questions about whether she should be releasing this music. Despite the challenges, Evelyn's voice shines, continuing to uplift others through her gifts. Her story inspires us to keep sharing our light, even in darkness.

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We took a small hiatus, but we are so excited to be releasing new episodes on the Christian Music Industry Podcast! A new series we are starting is called "Behind the Song," which shares the journey of a song from idea to completion, from the songwriter's perspective. These are short episodes with the songwriter and we also get the chance to hear the song. Please note: Behind the Song episodes are only available on Spotify!

We'll also be releasing new interviews and conversations to go deeper with artists/songwriters, as well as music industry experts. If you have a topic you'd like us to cover, email [email protected].

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We're joined by Lula Street artist, Rachel Caldwell, who serves as Worship Director at Grace Church North in Overland Park, KS. Rachel shares her journey of getting involved at Grace Church back in high school and now being on staff leading worship for almost 10 years.

Rachel attended our Worship Songwriter Retreat in 2022. This retreat lit a fire within her to start releasing her own songs and pursuing her passion as an independent artist and Rachel is now signed with Lula Street Records! We know her story will inspire you!

Are you a worship leader or songwriter feeling called to grow in the gifts God has given you? Join us for this year's Worship Songwriters Retreat in Kansas City on October 18-20. Visit rawkc.org/worship-songwriters-retreat to learn more and apply today!

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Bumper music provided by Land of Color - from their single, "Warriors".

On this episode, we had a great discussion with BJ Putnam from Bethany Music (Baton Rouge, LA) about his journey to becoming a worship leader and songwriter. He shares helpful tips for worship leaders about avoiding the entanglements of fame.

It was so encouraging to hear BJ's passion for composing vertical worship music that draws listeners closer to God. He provides thoughtful advice for keeping one's sight fixed on Jesus while leading and songwriting. We appreciate BJ's honesty and humility - tune in to be motivated by his dedication to selfless worship leadership.

BJ will be joining us for our Worship Songwriters Retreat in Kansas City on October 18-20th. We still have a few spots left! Head over to ⁠rawkc.org/worship-songwriters-retreat⁠⁠ to apply today!

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On our latest episode, we welcome Aaron Williams from The Worship Initiative to discuss the journey of worship songwriting and leading. Aaron shares his story of growing up in a musical household and how he organically began writing worship songs. We discuss the importance of humility in songwriting, the role of community in maintaining spiritual health, and the significance of persevering through moments of burnout.

Get a sneak peek into the behind-the-scenes world of The Worship Initiative as Aaron gives insights into the team's collaborative efforts, their process of creating resources, and the balance between creativity and administrative tasks. Discover the art of staying inspired even when faced with writer's block, and the power of developing deep, lasting songs that resonate with people over time.

Join us at our Worship Songwriters Retreat this October 18-20 in Kansas City for the chance to gain even more knowledge from Aaron Williams and others! Go to rawkc.org/worship-songwriters-retreat to apply today; spots are limited!

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Welcome back, friends! After our brief hiatus, we're thrilled to return with an exciting new series titled "Behind the Song." In today's episode, I have the incredible privilege of hosting Stephen McWhirter, the voice and heart behind the song "Come Jesus Come." Stephen dives deep into the genesis of this track, revealing that it was actually written three years ago. He emphasizes how our human timeline doesn't always align with God's divine plan. Drawing inspiration during the trying times of the pandemic, Stephen was moved by Revelation 22:17, and this spiritual reflection led to the creation of this powerful song. Dive into this intimate conversation and explore the story behind the song that has been heard by millions of people around the world.

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Bumper music provided by Land of Color - from their single, "Warriors".

Welcome back, friends! After our brief hiatus, we're thrilled to return with an exciting new series titled "Behind the Song." In today's episode, I have the incredible privilege of hosting Stephen McWhirter, the voice and heart behind the song "Come Jesus Come." Stephen dives deep into the genesis of this track, revealing that it was actually written three years ago. He emphasizes how our human timeline doesn't always align with God's divine plan. Drawing inspiration during the trying times of the pandemic, Stephen was moved by Revelation 22:17, and this spiritual reflection led to the creation of this powerful song. Dive into this intimate conversation and explore the story behind the melody.

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Thank you for tuning into our final episode (for now) of the CMI Podcast! We have loved providing high-value content about the Christian music industry to you over the years, but it's time we made a shift. In this episode, Wisdom and Amanda discuss the future of Wisdom's podcasting journey and his excitement about a new podcast, "Real People Real Faith". Wisdom also shares how you can stay up-to-date on all of the happenings within the Christian music industry in the absence of the CMI Podcast. We want to thank each and every one of you for tuning in over the years and we hope that you have extracted valuable information from the countless episodes we've provided. Thank you again...we'll see you over at "Real People Real Faith"!

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