This week on The Upload, Brooke Taylor sits down with country artist Russell Dickerson and his wife, podcast host Kailey Dickerson (Coffee with Kailey), for a powerful conversation about faith, marriage, and learning to follow God together.

From meeting at Belmont University to building a life in the spotlight, Russell and Kailey open up about how their individual walks with Christ have shaped their relationship. Russell reflects on growing up as a preacher’s kid and how living under a microscope prepared him for life as an artist, while Kailey shares her own journey of faith.

One of the most impactful moments in Kailey’s story came during a revival night at CeCe Winans’ home, when a stranger spoke a prophetic word over her that confirmed something she had wrestled with for years—the ability to discern people’s true intentions. What once felt like judgment became a recognized, God-given gift that deepened her faith and confidence in hearing from Him.

Together, Russell and Kailey discuss the role prophetic words have played throughout their lives, their journey of dating, breaking up, and finding their way back to each other, and the leap of faith that came with changing churches after Kailey experienced three vivid dreams pointing them in a new direction.

They also get honest about what it looks like to build a marriage centered on faith—honoring one another, setting boundaries with outside relationships, and protecting their peace in a demanding industry. This episode is a raw and encouraging look at what it means to trust God’s voice, embrace His timing, and pursue a relationship that keeps Him at the center of it all.

🎧 If you’ve ever wrestled with discernment, obedience, or relationships, this conversation will challenge and inspire your walk.

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This week on The Upload with Brooke Taylor, Brooke and Pastor Mark Evans sit down with country artist Corey Kent for one of the most raw and vulnerable conversations yet. Corey opens up about navigating miscarriage and loss, sharing how one of the hardest seasons of his life became a defining moment in his faith—not just for him, but for his entire family.

From walking his children through grief to holding onto the hope of heaven, this conversation is a powerful reminder of what it means to trust God when life doesn’t make sense. The conversation also dives into fatherhood and purpose, as Corey reflects on raising four kids, how becoming a dad reshaped his priorities, and why he believes success 50 years from now has nothing to do with awards—and everything to do with whether his kids still want to be around him.

Plus, Corey shares a pivotal moment on stage in front of 60,000 people where he felt God clearly reveal that the life he thought he wanted—fame, accolades, being “the biggest artist”—wasn’t actually what his heart was made for. Instead, he’s learning to surrender the outcome, trust God with his career, and create from a place of peace—even if that means praying over his record in a Taco Bell parking lot.

This episode is about: Finding faith in the middle of grief Letting go of control and surrendering your plans Redefining success through family, not fame And choosing to believe God is still good—no matter the outcome If you’ve ever wrestled with loss, questioned your purpose, or felt torn between ambition and what truly matters, this conversation will stay with you long after it ends. 

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This week on The Upload with Brooke Taylor, Brooke sits down with country artist Meghan Patrick, in her first interview since announcing her pregnancy, for a powerful conversation about identity, surrender, marriage, and trusting God through life’s most unexpected seasons.

Meghan opens up about her journey to motherhood and how, after years of holding on tightly to control, God met her in the letting go.

She shares honestly about stepping into a new season of life while navigating the pressures of the music industry and what it’s looked like to redefine success through the lens of faith.

This episode is a reminder that God’s timing is never late and that some of the most beautiful breakthroughs come when we finally surrender.

If you’ve ever struggled with control, wrestled with identity, or wondered how to hold both your calling and your personal life at the same time, this conversation is for you.

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This week on The Upload with Brooke Taylor, Brooke sits down with Anne Wilson for a powerful conversation about grief, healing, identity, and what it looks like to truly rely on God through life’s hardest moments.

Anne opens up about losing her brother Jacob in 2017, how that tragedy deepened her faith, and why Jesus became her only source of hope in the middle of heartbreak. She also shares about navigating anxiety, depression, counseling, comparison, and the pressures of growing up in the spotlight while building a music career at such a young age.

The two talk about social media’s impact on identity, the importance of community, staying grounded in God’s truth, and Anne’s heart behind her new music and devotional for young women. This episode is a reminder that even in suffering, God can bring purpose, healing, and hope.

If you’re walking through grief, struggling with comparison, or simply needing encouragement to keep your eyes fixed on Jesus, this conversation is for you.

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This week on The Upload, Brooke Taylor and Pastor Mark Evans sit down with hit songwriter and producer Ben Johnson for a deeply thoughtful conversation about faith, doubt, creativity, and learning to trust God in the middle of unanswered questions. Ben has written songs for some of the biggest names in music—including Morgan Wallen, Jelly Roll, HARDY, Justin Timberlake, Charlie Puth, and Lee Brice—and recently appeared on Netflix’s Hitmakers, a first-of-its-kind series that pulls back the curtain on the songwriting process.

But this conversation goes far beyond the music. Ben opens up about growing up in church while wrestling with skepticism, why the prayer “Lord, I believe—help my unbelief” has become so personal to him, and how his faith has been shaped more by honest questions than easy answers. He also shares the incredible story of meeting his wife over and over again throughout his life, the vulnerability of creating under pressure, and why consistency matters more than inspiration.

Plus, Ben talks about the deeper purpose behind creativity, the importance of being honest with God, and the mission behind MHI (Mental Health Initiative)—a nonprofit helping fund long-term residential treatment for people recovering from repeated suicide attempts. This episode is for anyone asking hard questions, wrestling with trust, or wondering whether God can still meet them in the middle of doubt.

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This week on The Upload, Brooke Taylor sits down with the country artist Drew Baldridge to talk about the 13-year journey that almost made him quit Nashville for good. After early momentum, Drew watched his record deal, manager, and booking agent disappear, leaving him questioning if his dream was over.Instead of giving up, he turned to social media and started playing backyard concerts for fans across the country, eventually performing nearly 400 shows and rebuilding his career from the ground up.

Drew shares the unbelievable story behind his viral hit “She’s Somebody’s Daughter,” how faith carried him through years of setbacks, and why he risked everything to start his own record label to prove the song was a hit.He also reveals the wild behind-the-scenes moment when Luke Combs and Lainey Wilson almost recorded his next single “Tough People”  and the bold decision he had to make that could have changed everything.

This episode is about perseverance, trusting God in the valley, and refusing to give up on the dream when the world says it’s over.

Listen in for a conversation about faith, resilience, and the long road to purpose.

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This week on The Upload, host Brooke Taylor and Pastor Mark Evans sit down with Carlos PenaVega and Alexa PenaVega for one of their most vulnerable conversations yet — opening up about child loss and what it truly means to trust God when the unthinkable happens. Known for their early careers in Big Time Rush and Spy Kids, Carlos and Alexa share how their faith has evolved far beyond platform and performance.

What begins as a conversation about marriage, discipline, and spiritual consistency takes a profound turn as they recount the loss of their daughter, Indy — and the supernatural peace that met them in their deepest grief. They speak candidly about the tension of calling something the hardest thing you’ve ever faced — while also recognizing how God used it to deepen their faith, strengthen their marriage, and anchor their perspective in heaven.

This episode is a powerful reminder that God is not just the God of the mountaintop — He is present in the valley. And sometimes the refinement we fear is the very place we encounter His peace most fully.

Listen for an honest, hope-filled conversation about grief, surrender, and learning to live without fear — even after loss.

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This week on The Upload, Brooke Taylor and Mark Evans sit down with rising country artist Maddox Batson for a powerful, multi-generational conversation about faith, fame, and the family fighting to keep both grounded in truth. At just 15 years old, Maddox is navigating sold-out shows, viral moments, and the pressure of an industry that moves fast, but he’s choosing to build his life on something slower and steadier. He shares what it’s like to walk into church when everyone knows your name, resist the noise of social media, and boldly talk about Jesus on stage even when it’s not the “popular” thing to do.

Midway through the episode, his father Dan joins the conversation, offering raw insight into what it really means to steward a calling. From turning down shiny opportunities to thinking long-term instead of viral, Dan opens up about guarding his son against “gold, glory, and girls,” signing every contract, and carrying the unseen weight of protecting both character and career. He shares a powerful story from when Maddox was just seven years old — when a stranger noticed “a light” in him — and reflects on how faith, youth ministry, and a deeply rooted family foundation prepared them for a path they never planned but believe God ordained.

Together, they talk about discernment, humility, making mistakes, and why the goal isn’t short-term success — it’s longevity with integrity. This episode is a reminder that influence without foundation won’t last. And that sometimes the greatest testimony isn’t just the artist on stage — it’s the father praying in the background. 

Listen for an honest, hope-filled conversation about raising the next generation with wisdom, courage, and Christ at the center.

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This week on The Upload, host Brooke Taylor sits down with country artist Gabby Barrett for a deeply personal conversation about faith, marriage, motherhood, and navigating success while keeping Christ at the center.

Known for her meteoric rise after American Idol, Gabby opens up about how her true spiritual transformation didn’t begin on a stage — but in her childhood bedroom, reading the book of Romans after her now-husband Cade gifted her a Bible. What felt familiar growing up suddenly became alive, sparking a faith that would reshape her marriage, motherhood, and career.

Gabby shares candidly about building a God-centered marriage in an industry that often prioritizes self, choosing intentionality over image, and why honoring Christ influences everything from her music to how she dresses to how she raises her three young children.This episode is a refreshing reminder that success isn’t the foundation, surrender is. And that faith isn’t inherited, it’s awakened.

Listen for an honest, hope-filled conversation about living boldly for Christ in every season.

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This week on The Upload, host Brooke Taylor and co-host Pastor Mark Evans sit down with singer-songwriter Drew Parker for a candid, faith-filled conversation about surrender, obedience, and learning to hear the voice of God. 

Known for writing chart-topping songs for artists like Luke Combs, Blake Shelton, and Jake Owen, Drew opens up about the moment success stopped satisfying  and how God used restlessness, Scripture, and an unexpected messenger to redirect his life.

The conversation explores the cost of surrender, the freedom found in obedience, and the courage it takes to step out of comfort and into calling. Drew speaks honestly about pride, repentance, discipleship, and how faith reshaped his view of success, community, and fatherhood.

This episode is for anyone wrestling with comfort versus calling, struggling to hear God’s voice, or sensing that there’s more on the other side of obedience. Drew Parker’s story is a powerful reminder that true fulfillment isn’t found in success, but in surrender.

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