In this powerful conversation with two-thirds of Here Be Lions (Jordan and Drew), we unpack what it really means to live a life where worship is not confined to a stage but woven into family, ministry, creativity, and everyday obedience.

What happens when you stop separating your work from your worship? When you wake up and ask God, “Do You still like what I’m doing today?” Jordan and Drew share how their ministry began as a family-rooted vision to mark uncharted territory for Jesus, building authentic community and proving we were never meant to do this alone.

We talk about whether you really need to move to Nashville to make it in Christian music, how some sermons are preached without songs to carry them, and how kids ministry has shaped the way they lead worship. They also share practical advice for worship leaders, including why opening your eyes matters, how to lead a room with confidence, and why the stage is not the only place worship happens.

If you are a worship leader, creative, songwriter, church team member, or simply hungry to build a kingdom culture in your everyday life, this conversation will reframe how you see calling, community, and what it truly means to live a life of worship.

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0:00 Intro

01:47 Songwriting Speed Round

08:55 Discussion on Band Name and Ministry

13:45 Family Dynamics in Ministry

18:53 Songwriting and Worship Leading Insights

21:50 Team Roles and Decision Making

30:35 Community and Nashville Experience

42:16 Kids Ministry and Worship Lessons

47:34 Engaging a Room in Worship

52:42 Glory Gather (community)

58:36 Putting You On Segment: Footstool - Mitch Wong

1:00:52 Outro

"There’s no amount of teaching that can change a mans life if God is not involved in it."We are so honoured to have Steady Okurame on the pod. Originally from Nigeria and now based in Sydney, Australia, Steady, also known as the Minister of Hope, shares his journey from growing up as a pastor’s kid to becoming a gospel artist shaping the sound of faith in a new nation.In this episode, we talk about cultural expression in worship, the reality of bringing African praise into the Australian context, and why the stage is simply an extension of your private devotion.

Steady opens up about:

• His miraculous healing testimony

• Walking through a season of having no job, no money, and sleeping in his car

• The power of community and godly collaboration

• Why teaching alone cannot transform a life and how only God changes hearts

• The role of scripture in shaping both his faith and his music

• Practical ways to grow in your Bible reading consistently

We also discuss his upcoming album Elpis, a project rooted in hope, and the urgent need for more uncompromising Christian content in today’s music industry.Follow Steady: https://www.instagram.com/steadyokurame/?hl=enSTAY CONNECTED TO FOR THE GLORYCheck out our podcast on other platforms: https://www.wearefortheglory.com/podcast Check out our all playlists: https://www.wearefortheglory.com/playlistsMore of For The Glory: ⁠https://linktr.ee/wearefortheglory⁠#christianmusic #christianartist #testimony #faithjourney #christianafrobeats #podcast #christianpodcast #musicindustry #purposeoverplatform #ftgpodcast #wearefortheglory #steadyokurame #glorygather #christianmusicpodcast 0:00 Intro

01:10 Meet Steady: The Minister of Hope

03:55 Journey from Nigeria to Australia

08:20 The Call to Ministry and Music

12:10 Community in Christian Music

15:45 Experiencing the CalledOut Music Event

20:00 Onstage Inner-Thoughts

24:30 Navigating Doubts About God's Goodness

27:45 The Importance of Scripture in Songwriting

30:47 Creative Processes in Songwriting

36:20 Upcoming Projects and Future Plans38:45 Putting You On Segment: DMW - Maio39:50 Outro

In this episode, Sofia and Haynes celebrate the two-year anniversary of For The Glory, reflecting on their journey, challenges, and triumphs. They discuss the inception of their passion project, the importance of community, and the evolution of the Christian music industry. They share personal insights, prophetic words, and the unexpected fruits of their labor, while looking ahead to future initiatives like Glory Gather, aimed at fostering a supportive community for Christian creatives in the music industry.

Tune in to be encouraged, learn from our journey, and get inspired to pursue your creative calling with faith.

Whether you’re a listener, creator, or simply love music and ministry, this episode will encourage and inspire you.

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00:00 Introduction and Name Change

01:45 Celebrating Two Years of For The Glory

04:07 The Journey of For The Glory

05:08 The Responsibility of Ministry

22:17 Stewardship vs. Striving

23:24 The Importance of Consistency

25:05 Advice to Our Past Selves

28:23 Personal Testimonies and Growth

31:54 Unexpected Fruits of For The Glory

45:24 Unveiling Artist Stories

47:02 The Evolution of the Music Industry

51:14 Looking Ahead: Glory Gather

01:04:54 Community Building with Glory Gather

01:10:15 Putting You On Segment: Constanza Herrero - All I Need

"The more that you write, the less pressure you put on your writing."

We are thrilled to have Nate Emmanuel on the pod, all the way from South Florida. His story is bold, honest, and full of faith-filled leaps. From moving across the country on a massive step of obedience to navigating the temptations and pressures of the creative world, Nate opens up about all that God is doing through his ministry "To The Lamb" and his music. He describes his music as a blend of pop, hip-hop, neo-soul, and sometimes a cinematic musical.

In this interview he pulls back the curtain on his creative process, de-mystifies common songwriting misconceptions, and shares how he copes with the battle to remain counter-cultural but also engage with society. We dive into stepping into your calling even when it’s uncomfortable, creating content that points to eternity instead of personal fame, and saying the things others might shy away from. Nate also reflects on living in a culture that idolizes artists, resisting temptation, and the tension of marketing ourselves: “There’s this appearance of holiness that comes from not being in an environment that exposes certain sins.”

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0:00 Intro

2:10 First Nate Emmanuel Song You Need to Hear
2:48 Nate’s Journey & Come Up in Music
4:26 Sources of Inspiration Behind His Music
9:27 Talking About Controversial Lyrics
11:33 Marketing Yourself Without Losing Authenticity
14:40 The Challenge of Staying Counter-Cultural While Engaging Society
17:30 Inside Nate’s Creative Process
20:00 De-Mystifying “Creator’s Block”
22:30 To The Lamb: Devotion Meets Musical Craft
27:44 Building Community in Florida
33:22 Nate’s Vision for the Christian Music Industry
37:18 Choosing the Right Collaborators
40:21 Making Music Without Playing an Instrument
42:38 Nate as a Visual Artist

43:54 Putting You On Segment: Who Will You Tell - Beth Vickers, Mark Beswick

45:23 Outro

“Why would you do Christian music and then turn around and go make filth?”

We are so stoked to have IDEGO all the way from the United States on the pod. His story is raw, wild, and full of God’s redirection. From making worldly music and getting zero placements to God opening greenroom doors with nobigdyl. and Jon Keith. "I was getting no placements... rightfully so. My beats sucked.” He talks about the early days of producing, stepping into the role of artist producer instead of staying silent behind the scenes, and the surprising meaning behind his name inspired by Sigmund Freud.

In this conversation we talk about letting God reshape your calling, choosing purpose even when culture pulls the opposite way, and what it looks like to stop chasing worldly approval and start creating music that carries eternity. IDEGO also shares his heart for the future of the Christian music space, the shift that changed everything for him, and what he believes God is building next.

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0:00 Intro

1:25 Meaning of "IDEGO"

3:15 His love story with his girlfriend

5:50 Name mispronunciation

6:43 Performing live as a producer/artist

9:53 Describing his music

11:15 All about the album

14:30 How he finds collabs

17:20 The tug to do Christian music

19:00 Smokefest story

20:22 Advice for creatives

21:10 Communities

23:25 Scriptures he holds onto

25:52 What's coming up next?

27:00 Glory Gather

29:25 Putting You On Segment: Father Father - Peair, Christyan Scarborough, Yung Drew

30:40 Outro

“You came to make Me known… so why does it matter if others don’t know your name?”

We’re so excited to have Paddy Simba, a UK artist with 13 years in the music scene, joining us on the pod! His journey is one of calling, redirection, and learning what it really means to bear fruit in the industry.

In this powerful conversation, we talk about music as your pulpit, staying faithful in an industry that constantly pulls at your identity, and what it looks like to build something that actually lasts and builds other creatives up. He also shares the story of trial while studying civil engineering, what God has been speaking as he prepared to release his latest EP "By His Wounds", and how creatives can stay rooted, grounded, and fruitful in every season.

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Jonah Park joins us to share his journey from exploring atheism to standing strong on his life-long faith. In this conversation, he opens up about the heart behind his new album ‘Son’, his job at a company that manufactures parts for space, and scriptures and people who got him through his journey as an artist/producer in The States.

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We’re so excited to have Swedish sibling trio LIN D on the pod! Their journey is one of faith, grief, and perseverance — from making church and kids songs in Sweden to rising as a global R&B group now collaborating with artists like Lecrae, Tori Kelly, and Hulvey. In this heartfelt conversation, they open up about walking through loss, how their faith shapes their music, and the creative process behind songs that carry hope. They also share never-heard-before stories, insights from touring, and grounded advice for artists learning to stay faithful to their calling while mentoring the next generation.

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We're so excited to have the amazing artist Mosez on the pod! It was such a blessing to get to know more about Mosez as an artist, his journey of faith, and get a glimpse into his creative process and heart behind the music he makes.

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After taking a break at the end of last year, we're finally back with a brand new episode! In this episode, Sofia and Haynza give an update on the new direction of this podcast and their personal lives, as well as give a Christian perspective on Justin Bieber's recent posts on Instagram and share their candid thoughts on the new UPPERROOM album.

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