Song Revolution Podcast – Season 3

Host: John Chisum

Episode Title: DAWN & STEVE: Faith, Radio, and Soul Care

Episode Summary:

In this episode of Song Revolution, John Chisum turns the tables and welcomes longtime radio hosts Dawn Ray May and Steve Hiller, formerly of Moody Radio and now co-hosts of the Dawn and Steve Plus podcast. With decades of experience in Christian radio, Dawn and Steve share stories of their broadcasting journeys, memorable interviews with iconic artists, and the lessons they've learned about faith, resilience, and community. The conversation also dives deep into mental health, soul care, and why creating safe spaces for healing is central to their new podcast ministry.

What You'll Learn:

• How Dawn and Steve built careers in Christian radio.
• Memorable stories from interviews with artists like Stephen Curtis Chapman, Jeremy Camp, and Twila Paris.
• The shift from radio to podcasting and the freedom it brings.
• Dawn's personal journey through grief, trauma, and healing after her father's death.
• Why mental health and soul care are at the heart of their podcast.
• The importance of safe community, counseling, and practical soul care for Christians today.

Key Topics & Highlights:

• The power of radio and music ministry – how songs and interviews shaped their years at Moody.
• From radio to podcasting – navigating the challenges and new freedoms of digital media.
• Personal story of loss and healing – Dawn's testimony of finding hope through counseling after trauma.
• Breaking stigma in the church – honest conversations about counseling, mental health, and faith.
• Addiction, connection, and boundaries – insights from their counselor guest, Phil Herndon.
• The mission of Dawn and Steve Plus – encouraging, inspiring, and pointing listeners to Jesus through honest, hope-filled dialogue.

Final Takeaway:

Dawn and Steve's story is one of resilience, faith, and obedience. From years in radio to launching a podcast focused on soul care and the gospel, they remind us that God can use every part of our story—our gifts, our pain, and our healing—to encourage and build up others.

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