Stronger Voices

Meet bodie: an artist Melinda has been following and listening to for years. In our chat, bodie delves into finding his calling as an artist, balancing music and family, and his new song about "breaking up" with depression.

Thank you for listening to Stronger Voices! We are Trevor Knight and Melinda May - two singer-songwriters with hearts for God - who talk with our favorite artists about faith, music, and life.

We encourage you to connect with us:

Stronger Voices on Instagram (@strongervoicespodcast)
https://www.instagram.com/strongervoicespodcast/

bodie on Instagram (@bodie)
https://www.instagram.com/bodie/

bodie on Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/artist/692n9oP6XtKux7LbSOnkSC?si=Wx5ibaNxQCiMn-vva5C0rg&dl_branch=1

Melinda May on Instagram (@melindamaymusic)
https://www.instagram.com/melindamaymusic

Melinda May on Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/artist/1JXkuENRWeDlyWf8x66zCK

Trevor Knight on Instagram (@trevorjknight)
https://www.instagram.com/trevorjknight

Trevor Knight on Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/artist/7srmrxaVBAPFgbewYGgVrd 

The first EVER episode of SV that features a guest! Meet gray - an artist who popped onto Trevor's Discover Weekly playlist in early 2020. The three of us discuss the making of gray's recent album, how God has shaped our paths, the joys of falling in love, how a 9-5 fits into the artist life, and much more.

Thank you for listening to Stronger Voices! We are Trevor Knight and Melinda May - two singer-songwriters with hearts for God - who talk with our favorite artists about faith, music, and life.

We encourage you to connect with us:

Stronger Voices on Instagram (@strongervoicespodcast)
https://www.instagram.com/strongervoicespodcast/

gray on Instagram (musicofgray)
https://www.instagram.com/musicofgray/

gray on Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/artist/2YGtkzzGjqsPkmTtdIYxW1?si=__zV0d0mQLWdrxGGv1Mtnw&dl_branch=1

Melinda May on Instagram (@melindamaymusic)
https://www.instagram.com/melindamaymusic

Melinda May on Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/artist/1JXkuENRWeDlyWf8x66zCK

Trevor Knight on Instagram (@trevorjknight)
https://www.instagram.com/trevorjknight

Trevor Knight on Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/artist/7srmrxaVBAPFgbewYGgVrd 

Learn how Jesus fulfilled Old Testament prophesy to a T, and why you don't need to "fix yourself" before coming to the Lord. To skip around in the episode, please see the timestamps below:

Melinda's song, Red Leather Head Turner, is out  (0:45) 
Trevor's promo efforts involving pineapples  (2:49) 
Beginning of our discussion on Job Chapter 9  (5:31) 
Reading of Job 9:1-15  (7:09) 
The striking humility of Job  (9:21) 
How the Old Testament foreshadows the works of Jesus  (10:11) 
We are righteous before God because of Jesus  (13:47) 
Why you don't have to live in guilt or shame  (19:50) 
There is freedom in going to God just as you are  (23:48) 
Things we are most excited for this season  (27:15)   

Thank you for listening to Stronger Voices! We encourage you to connect with us:

Stronger Voices on Instagram (@strongervoicespodcast)
https://www.instagram.com/strongervoicespodcast/

Melinda May on Instagram (@melindamaymusic)
https://www.instagram.com/melindamaymusic

Melinda May on Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/artist/1JXkuENRWeDlyWf8x66zCK

Trevor Knight on Instagram (@trevorjknight)
https://www.instagram.com/trevorjknight

Trevor Knight on Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/artist/7srmrxaVBAPFgbewYGgVrd 

This episode is teeming with true stories, valuable lessons, theories about life, and a few sports analogies. Give it a try. 

Beepity beep bop bow  (0:24) 
Melinda's countless experiences with sound systems  (1:30) 
Why basic science is helpful in life  (4:05) 
The best solution to any technical problem  (5:05) 
More lessons from a life of performing live  (6:39) 
The value in living like an "underrower" or a "fullback"  (14:13) 
"Those who humble themselves will be exalted"  (20:08) 
Finding fulfillment in simple, honest work  (23:10) 
The only way people become friends  (24:26) 
Humans were meant to work together towards common goals  (26:19) 
Important info about our new music  (27:53) 

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You're about to hear two NYC artists discuss faith, music, and the pursuit of a fulfilling life. This is Stronger Voices. 
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Stronger Voices on Instagram (@strongervoicespodcast) 
https://www.instagram.com/strongervoicespodcast/
 
Melinda May on Instagram (@melindamaymusic)
https://www.instagram.com/melindamaym...
 
Melinda May on Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/artist/1JXkuENRWeDlyWf8x66zCK
 
Trevor Knight on Instagram (@trevorjknight)
https://www.instagram.com/trevorjknight
 
Trevor Knight on Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/artist/7srmrxaVBAPFgbewYGgVrd 

Sometimes we go astray, and sometimes God leads us back to the right path. What does that look like? 

Melinda's trendy style  (0:24)  
God corrects those He loves  (1:19)  
A verse God used to correct Melinda  (4:10)  
How God radically redirected Trevor's career  (7:44)  
The dark time Trevor went through  (12:56)  
Correction can be painful  (16:10)  
Sometimes God just moves bad things out of the way  (18:49)  
How your experiences can help others  (21:35)  
Childhood memories from back-to-school season  (24:00)  
Why Trevor used to run laps around his house in his underwear  (26:20)  
How Melinda reasoned her way out of going to school  (29:05)  
Full-circle: how God spoke to Melinda when she was on the subway  (33:19)  

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You're about to hear two NYC artists discuss how to pursue God, music, and a fulfilling life. This is Stronger Voices. 
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Stronger Voices on Instagram (@strongervoicespodcast) 
https://www.instagram.com/strongervoicespodcast/
 
Melinda May on Instagram (@melindamaymusic)
https://www.instagram.com/melindamaym...
 
Melinda May on Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/artist/1JXkuENRWeDlyWf8x66zCK
 
Trevor Knight on Instagram (@trevorjknight)
https://www.instagram.com/trevorjknight
 
Trevor Knight on Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/artist/7srmrxaVBAPFgbewYGgVrd 

God wants your HEART. What does that mean? We discuss these ideas as well as reveal our ambitious music plans. 

What's so funny?  (0:24)  
Our bold music release plans  (2:13)  
God is always right  (5:30)  
An example of God's perfect timing in Trevor's life  (8:14)  
Trevor's opinion on the value of sports  (11:02)  
Intro to our discussion on serving God with a whole heart  (14:57)  
How the Old and New Testaments are often directly linked  (16:27)  
God wants your HEART and your EFFORT  (18:39)  
Visualizing God's desire for your heart through the example of a relationship  (20:54)  
It's ok to pray for increased faith and hunger for Him  (25:49)  
How many songs we want to release in the next 12 months  (31:05)  

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You're about to hear two NYC artists discuss how to pursue God, music, and a fulfilling life. This is Stronger Voices. 
// 

Stronger Voices on Instagram (@strongervoicespodcast) 
https://www.instagram.com/strongervoicespodcast/
 
Melinda May on Instagram (@melindamaymusic)
https://www.instagram.com/melindamaym...
 
Melinda May on Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/artist/1JXkuENRWeDlyWf8x66zCK
 
Trevor Knight on Instagram (@trevorjknight)
https://www.instagram.com/trevorjknight
 
Trevor Knight on Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/artist/7srmrxaVBAPFgbewYGgVrd 

We delve into Melinda's popular single, "With My Makeup On." Here's the story of how it was inspired, written, produced, and more. 

Intro to our discussion about Melinda's single "With My Makeup On"  (0:24) 
Audio snippet of the chorus  (2:17) 
How the writing of the song first began with Melinda's band  (3:06) 
Audio snippet of Melinda playing an early version of Makeup with her band  (6:16) 
How the bass line was invented  (6:31) 
Audio snippet of writing the first verse and chorus  (9:30) 
Clip of a live performance of Makeup with the band  (12:12) 
How the song was finally produced after several tries  (13:55) 
Audio snippet of the final product  (18:04) 
Why Tim Husty is the best  (19:27) 
Quick anecdote of Trevor's former life in finance  (20:52) 
Our favorite production highlights in the song  (22:20) 
The story of the cover art photo  (25:25) 
How the song was almost called something else  (27:45) 
How the listeners have grown / current status  (29:40) 

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You're about to hear two NYC artists discuss how to pursue God, music, and a fulfilling life. This is Stronger Voices. 
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Stronger Voices on Instagram (@strongervoicespodcast) 
https://www.instagram.com/strongervoicespodcast/
 
Melinda May on Instagram (@melindamaymusic)
https://www.instagram.com/melindamaym...
 
Melinda May on Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/artist/1JXkuENRWeDlyWf8x66zCK
 
Trevor Knight on Instagram (@trevorjknight)
https://www.instagram.com/trevorjknight
 
Trevor Knight on Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/artist/7srmrxaVBAPFgbewYGgVrd 

We delve into Trevor's most recent single, "I Deserve Better." Here's the story of how it was inspired, written, produced, and more. 

Intro to our discussion about Trevor's single "I Deserve Better"  (0:24) 
Audio snippet of the chorus  (1:41) 
The experience that inspired IDB  (2:23) 
How the real experience turned into a song  (5:13) 
Melinda spurred Trevor to finish writing the song  (7:57) 
Audio snippet of Trevor performing IDB live  (10:29) 
Trevor's favorite lyrics in the song  (10:52) 
2nd audio snippet of Trevor performing IDB live  (14:23) 
How the song was recorded  (15:22) 
Trevor's favorite part of the song (#backstreetboys)  (18:38) 
An element of the song that was not Trevor's idea  (19:58) 
Trevor's "stacked oohs" idea  (20:53) 
Something that almost wasn't included in the song  (21:56) 
The story of the cover art  (23:27) 
How IDB has been received  (26:59) 

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You're about to hear two NYC artists discuss how to pursue God, music, and a fulfilling life. This is Stronger Voices. 
// 

Stronger Voices on Instagram (@strongervoicespodcast) 
https://www.instagram.com/strongervoicespodcast/
 
Melinda May on Instagram (@melindamaymusic)
https://www.instagram.com/melindamaym...
 
Melinda May on Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/artist/1JXkuENRWeDlyWf8x66zCK
 
Trevor Knight on Instagram (@trevorjknight)
https://www.instagram.com/trevorjknight
 
Trevor Knight on Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/artist/7srmrxaVBAPFgbewYGgVrd 

"For the eyes of the Lord move to and fro throughout the earth that He may strongly support those whose heart is completely His..." 2 Chronicles 16:9 

About the recording of Melinda's new song "Yes Yes"  (0:24) 
About the recording of Trevor's new song "Twists and Turns"  (6:38) 
What makes a good music producer  (10:39) 
Shoutout to JL Studios for their amazing work  (12:56) 
Discussion on God's desire to support those who love Him  (14:49) 
God is alive and working right now  (21:21) 
Making God the captain of your "today" is powerful and freeing  (23:32) 
The pizza and coffee conundrum of Northeastern Pennsylvania  (25:05) 
Shoutout to the Daltons and their adorable baby girl Lily  (29:04) 

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You're about to hear two NYC artists discuss how to pursue God, music, and a fulfilling life. This is Stronger Voices. 
// 

Stronger Voices on Instagram (@strongervoicespodcast) 
https://www.instagram.com/strongervoicespodcast/
 
Melinda May on Instagram (@melindamaymusic)
https://www.instagram.com/melindamaym...
 
Melinda May on Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/artist/1JXkuENRWeDlyWf8x66zCK
 
Trevor Knight on Instagram (@trevorjknight)
https://www.instagram.com/trevorjknight
 
Trevor Knight on Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/artist/7srmrxaVBAPFgbewYGgVrd 

We unpack the pearls of wisdom in the shortest book of the Bible (featuring a super cool new intro and outro sequence). 

Our snazzy new intro  (0:00) 
Update on our lives and music  (0:48) 
How do you pronounce Philemon? We try our best  (3:10) 
Quick description of the book of Philemon  (5:22) 
The Holy Spirit leads you to act with both authority and love  (7:01) 
God wants us to love Him "out of our own free will"  (10:29) 
Giving someone a choice is an act of love  (12:24) 
You can have full confidence in God's plan while not knowing exactly what it is  (14:18) 
Paul's example of praying humbly and expectantly  (16:32) 
Which days of our lives we would relive  (21:51) 
Our snazzy new outro  (28:34) 

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You're about to hear two NYC artists discuss how to pursue God, music, and a fulfilling life. This is Stronger Voices. 
// 

Stronger Voices on Instagram (@strongervoicespodcast) 
https://www.instagram.com/strongervoicespodcast/
 
Melinda May on Instagram (@melindamaymusic)
https://www.instagram.com/melindamaym...
 
Melinda May on Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/artist/1JXkuENRWeDlyWf8x66zCK
 
Trevor Knight on Instagram (@trevorjknight)
https://www.instagram.com/trevorjknight
 
Trevor Knight on Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/artist/7srmrxaVBAPFgbewYGgVrd