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There's a common issue in churches worldwide: conflict within the band.

It’s inevitable and must be handled rather than avoided or swept under the rug. Let's talk about how to address conflict without growing it...

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Timestamps:

00:00 Welcome And Shoutouts

02:05 Levites Corner Plug

03:29 Why Band Conflict Matters

05:25 Hard Lesson From Leadership

08:03 Start With One On One

09:38 Break Bread And Talk

11:49 Tone Matters

13:46 Stop Side Conversations

15:48 No Public Callouts

20:38 Step Back And Cool Off

23:01 Find The Root Cause

24:25 Own Your Part

25:50 Bring In Trusted Leadership

28:30 Final Takeaways And Outro

Are your mentals good?s

Today we're talking about burnout, handling pressure, and public scrutiny in church and work settings. Do your expectations and perfectionism increase your stress and get in the way of your worship?

Let's take a moment to turn to God for rest and renewed effectiveness.

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Timestamps:

00:00 Welcome Back Update

01:42 Shoutouts and Gratitude

04:24 Levi's Corner Links

05:32 Are Your Mentals Good

07:05 Pressure and Expectations

12:05 Practice and Worship Balance

14:14 Delegate and Share Load

16:37 Burnout Signs and Fixes

21:31 Learn to Say No

22:35 Handling Public Scrutiny

27:53 Restoration and Boundaries

32:06 Final Encouragement

 Introducing Richmond, VA drummer/producer “TyBizzy," whose credits include performing for Barack Obama, Beyoncé at Coachella, and work in Japan with Universal Studios.

Ty shares how he started drumming at 18 months, chose music over baseball, and grew up in a tough Richmond neighborhood where friends protected and motivated him.

Listen and see how God can use prayer and sacrifice to opened doors in both your ministry and career...

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Timestamps:

00:00 Welcome And Shoutouts

02:02 Show Links And Academy

02:38 Meet TyBizzy

05:26 Early Drumming Roots

07:23 Family Musical Legacy

09:12 Choosing Music Over Baseball

10:58 From Richmond To The World

11:48 Hood Lessons And Protection

14:31 Grammy Wins And Purpose

17:02 Car Business And Unhappiness

18:07 Japan Call And Sacrifice

23:15 Beyonce Gig Opportunity

24:45 Last Minute LA Gig

25:19 Walking Away For Growth

25:39 Emmy Nod Grammy Win

27:19 Skills Opens Doors

28:59 Dark Times And Purpose

30:18 Mentors And Rudiments

33:17 Learning To Read Music

36:35 Norfolk State Dream Team

40:38 Rapid Fire Questions

44:48 Wrap Up

Give the gift back to the gift Giver.

In this second part of our interview with Abizz, we continue talking about working on your craft, avoiding shortcuts, and becoming versatile.

We'll also hit on pursuing your dreams, writing goals down to find success, and acting to make things happen.

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Timestamps:

00:00 Part 2 Kickoff + Shoutouts (God, family, team, listeners)

02:15 Where to Find Levi’s Corner: Website, Academy & IG

02:55 Introducing Grammy-Winning Producer Aaron Boyles

04:35 Hearing the News: The Moment the Grammy Win Hit

06:45 “To God Be the Glory”: Talent vs. Calling

07:15 The “Marriage” to Your Gift: Give It Back to the Giver

08:37 Money, Love Offerings & Why It’s Not Always About the Check

09:23 Real Advice for Musicians: Craft, Click Track & No Transpose

10:04 Become Versatile: Learn Genres (Salsa, Samba, Bossa, Jazz)

13:44 Musician vs. Producer: ‘Less Is More’ and Leaving Space

16:39 Handling Critique: Get Your Feelings Out of the Way

17:00 Tough Skin Stories: Church Training, Mentors & Getting Better Under Pressure

21:33 Giving Flowers: Celebrating the Grammy Win & Staying Humble

22:18 What’s Next: New Jingles, Secret Projects & Overseas Collabs

23:22 Dream Collabs: Top Artists He Wants to Produce For

25:31 Big Screen Goals: Scoring Avatar (and More)

26:45 Virginia Pride: The Grammy-Winning Wave from the 757 to Richmond

28:10 Advice for Dreamers: Drive, Timing, and Not Letting Comparison Win

31:30 Full-Circle Moment: From Burger King Days to Grammy Nights

32:55 Write the Vision: Start Somewhere, Speak It, and Keep Going

35:47 Where to Find Him + Final Shoutouts & Sign-Off

Discover how belief and relentless effort can transform your life and propel you towards success in 2026.

In this episode, I express my deep excitement and gratitude for the new year and share a heartfelt reflection on the journey we've taken together. I highlight the success of our previous episode with Grammy-nominated producer Aaron 'Abizz' Boyles and express my thanks to God, my family, friends, and the amazing support team.

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Timestamps:

00:00 Welcome and Gratitude

01:01 Reflecting on Past Success

02:06 Acknowledging Support and Team

03:32 Introducing Levi's Corner Academy

05:38 The Power of Belief

11:16 Biblical Inspiration and Modern Application

21:25 Overcoming Challenges with Determination

26:09 Final Encouragement and Conclusion

In this final episode of the year for The Levi's Corner Soundboard, I reflect on the journey we've taken and express my deep gratitude for the incredible moments we've shared.

This episode features a heartfelt conversation with Aaron "Abizz" Boyles, a Grammy-nominated producer, multi-instrumentalist, and long-time friend.

Aaron's story is one of faith, resilience, and dedication to his craft. We discuss the importance of failure, the current state of musicianship, and the need for a reset in originality.

Thank you to all our listeners, supporters, and guests for making this year unforgettable!

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Timestamps:

00:00 Welcome and Reflections on the Year

01:47 Gratitude and Acknowledgements

04:09 Introducing the Guest: Aaron Boyles

07:33 Aaron Boyles' Musical Journey

09:42 Early Influences and Inspirations

18:45 The Influence of My Father

19:24 A Life-Changing Gift: Herbie Hancock and Wayman Tisdale

20:32 Punishment and Musical Exploration

23:46 From Failure to Grammy Nomination

29:10 The Importance of Process and Originality

32:00 Advice for Aspiring Musicians

34:42 Gratitude and Social Media

36:22 Final Thoughts and Appreciation

In this empowering and insightful episode, we welcome back our dear friend Pastor Nate Mumford as we talk more about the integral role of worship leaders and the dynamics between church leadership and musicians.

We continue talking about the recent viral clips of church conflicts and the importance of humility and communication.

Pastor Nate shares valuable perspectives on leading through humility, understanding the spirit of the house, and the necessity for churches to nurture genuine worship experiences.

Timestamps:00:00 Welcome and Gratitude00:53 Shoutouts and Acknowledgements02:47 Introducing Pastor Nathan Mumford06:27 Discussion on Viral Clip10:20 Musicians and Worship Dynamics23:08 The Importance of Worship in Church30:23 Eliminating Confusion in Church Services30:56 Commendable Leadership and Intentionality31:28 Weaponizing Scripture: A Critical Discussion32:10 The Mahogany Brown Incident: Context and Analysis34:54 Leadership Failures and Public Rebuke36:28 The Impact on Church Community and Trust37:47 Responses and Reflections on the Incident41:01 The Role of Pastors and Leaders in the Church42:53 The Importance of Humility and Respect in Leadership49:28 Final Thoughts and Call to Action

We're back from summer break and we want to tackle this head on... did you hear about the pastor who publicly fired a musician?

We're talking about maintaining decorum and the potential consequences of public disagreements.

Let's get into it.

Timestamps:

00:00Welcome Back and Gratitude

02:14 Introducing Levi's Corner Academy

03:56 Discussing the Viral Clip

07:31 Analyzing the Pastor-Musician Relationship

18:17 Handling Disagreements in Church

30:53 Final Thoughts and Call to Action

Let's get one thing clear: consistency is one of the most important qualities of a successful musician.

In this episode, let's dig into importance of consistent practice habits, discipline, and dedication in order to succeed.

Listen to help yourself to build a strong foundation and achieve long-term success in your ministry and business endeavors.

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Timestamps:00:00 Welcome Back to Levi's Corner01:17 Shout Outs and Gratitude02:52 Introducing Levi's Corner Academy05:26 The Importance of Consistency for Musicians09:05 Developing Good Habits and Discipline11:07 Personal Journey and Encouragement18:13 Final Thoughts and Farewell

Today I sit down with Vocalist and Worship Leader, Rosa Kimble, to learn more about her commitment to integrating fasting, praying, and genuine ministry into her music career.

Rosa shares her influences, personal struggles, and the transformative moments that have shaped her spiritual and musical growth, and speaks to the importance of having a pure heart for God and maintaining humility in her ministry.

Hear about her proudest moments, ongoing projects, and future plans, and see the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people and continually seeking God's guidance.

00:00 Introduction and Gratitude

02:47 Special Guest Introduction: Rosa Kimble

04:01 Rosa Kimble's Musical Journey

07:06 The Deeper Meaning of Music Ministry

13:02 Personal Transformation and Commitment

17:34 The Impact of Worship Leadership

18:34 Staying Humble in Music Ministry

19:58 Current Involvements and Future Plans

23:24 Personal Growth and Spiritual Journey

25:17 The Importance of Preparation and Exaltation

32:33 Final Thoughts and Social Media