Song Revolution with John Chisum

Song Revolution Podcast – Season 4
 
TITLE: BAY TURNER: What If Your Detour Is Part of Your Calling?
 
HOSTS: John Chisum
 
EPISODE SUMMARY
Bay Turner joins John Chisum to share an incredible story of faith, vocal injury, and discovering who God created him to be. After doctors told Bay he might never sing again, his voice was ultimately restored. Bay also talks about leaving opera behind, finding his unique sound, and learning to fully surrender his life and calling to God.
 
EPISODE TOPICS
Bay's journey from opera to Christian music
The vocal injury that threatened his singing career
How his classical training helped preserve his voice
Discovering his unique sound and identity
Working with Tommy Prophet on Resurrection of the King
Turning pain and difficult seasons into songs
Learning what full surrender to God looks like
 
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
At just 22, Bay was told he might never sing again.
His years of vocal training ultimately helped him recover and continue singing.
Bay realized he didn't need to fit an established mold in either opera or Christian music.
He describes learning to see himself through God's eyes rather than trying to become someone else.
A difficult breakup became a season of deeper surrender and dependence on God.
Bay encourages listeners to get alone with God and ask Him to reveal anything that still needs to be surrendered.
 
FINAL TAKEAWAY
God doesn't need you to become someone else. He wants you to fully surrender what He has given you and become the person He created you to be. Even painful detours can become preparation for the calling ahead.
 
 
RESOURCES & LINKS:
 
Follow along with Bay Turner!
https://www.bayturner.com/
 
FREE DOWNLOAD - The Complete NCS Songwriting Guide: Proven Principles for writing better songs, stewarding your gifts, and building a lasting life of Christian songwriting.
https://courses.nashvillechristiansongwriters.com/guide
 
Join the NCS ONE SONG CHALLENGE!
https://courses.nashvillechristiansongwriters.com/one-song-challenge
 
Be a part of our community of songwriters from across the globe. Join NCS Community!
https://www.nashvillechristiansongwriters.com/ncs-community
 
Check out Nashville Christian Songwriters!
NashvilleChristianSongwriters.com
 
Real people writing real songs - check out NCS Collective
https://www.nashvillechristiansongwriters.com/ncs-collective/

Song Revolution Podcast – Season 4
 
TITLE: PHOEBE SCOTT & ANGELA JOWERS: Money, Mindset, and the Creative Life
 
HOSTS: John Chisum
 
EPISODE SUMMARY
Phoebe Scott and her mom, life coach Angela Jowers, join John Chisum for a conversation about creativity, mindset, and one topic many Christians struggle to talk about: money. Angela shares how changing your mindset can change the way you approach money, work, creativity, and the next season God is leading you into.
 
EPISODE TOPICS
Developing a healthy relationship with money
Mindset and its impact on creativity and life
Moving from limiting beliefs to new possibilities
Phoebe and Angela's podcast, If It's Not One Thing, It's Your Mother
Life coaching versus therapy
The value of having a coach who can "zoom out"
Finding balance between coaching and songwriting
Creating space for God to work through coaching
 
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Money can be a difficult subject for Christians, but our beliefs and mindset around it matter.
Changing your mindset can help you step into the season God has for you.
Life coaching focuses on moving forward through mindset, emotional health, and intentional action.
A coach can see things from a different perspective and help identify what you may not be able to see yourself.
Coaching can create a meaningful space for people to recognize what is possible and align their thinking with God.
Community and coaching can make personal growth more powerful than trying to do everything alone.
 
FINAL TAKEAWAY
The way you think about money, creativity, and yourself can affect how you move forward. Sometimes the next step is not simply working harder, but changing your mindset, getting perspective, and creating space for God to lead you into what's next.
 
 
RESOURCES & LINKS:
 
Follow along with Angela Jowers
https://www.landofangelacoaching.com/link-in-bio
 
Follow along with Phoebe Scott
https://www.instagram.com/phoebeisloud/?hl=en
 
 
FREE DOWNLOAD - The Complete NCS Songwriting Guide: Proven Principles for writing better songs, stewarding your gifts, and building a lasting life of Christian songwriting.
https://courses.nashvillechristiansongwriters.com/guide
 
Join the NCS ONE SONG CHALLENGE!
https://courses.nashvillechristiansongwriters.com/one-song-challenge
 
Be a part of our community of songwriters from across the globe. Join NCS Community!
https://www.nashvillechristiansongwriters.com/ncs-community
 
Check out Nashville Christian Songwriters!
NashvilleChristianSongwriters.com
 
Real people writing real songs - check out NCS Collective
https://www.nashvillechristiansongwriters.com/ncs-collective/

Song Revolution Podcast – Season 4
 
TITLE: LAURA OSNES: How Do You Keep Going When the World Says No?
 
HOSTS: John Chisum
 
EPISODE SUMMARY
Broadway star Laura Osnes joins John Chisum to talk about faith, resilience, creativity, and finding courage after seasons of rejection and hardship. Laura shares what she has learned from her Broadway career, her experience performing for the Memorial Day concert in Washington, D.C., and the importance of staying grounded in who God has called you to be rather than comparing yourself to others.
 
EPISODE TOPICS
Laura's Broadway journey and performing at the Memorial Day concert
The preparation and pressure behind a major live broadcast
Handling rejection, criticism, and negativity
Overcoming comparison and embracing your unique gifts
The mental and emotional challenges of a creative career
Equipping the next generation through Stagecraft
Trusting God when life doesn't look the way you expected
Seeking God first in difficult or uncertain seasons
 
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Laura reflects on the honor of performing for Gold Star families and veterans.
She talks honestly about the rejection and criticism that can come with being in the spotlight.
Comparison can steal your joy; confidence grows when you embrace the gifts God has uniquely given you.
A successful creative career requires more than talent—it takes resilience, preparation, skill, and perseverance.
Through Stagecraft, Laura is using her experience to equip the next generation of theater artists.
Laura's encouragement for difficult seasons: "Seek first the kingdom of heaven."
 
FINAL TAKEAWAY
Your calling isn't about becoming someone else or achieving someone else's version of success. Stay rooted in who God created you to be, keep showing up through rejection and uncertainty, and seek Him first. The rest can unfold in His timing.
 
 
RESOURCES & LINKS:
 
Follow along with Laura Onses!
https://lauraosnes.com/
 
FREE DOWNLOAD - The Complete NCS Songwriting Guide: Proven Principles for writing better songs, stewarding your gifts, and building a lasting life of Christian songwriting.
https://courses.nashvillechristiansongwriters.com/guide
 
Join the NCS ONE SONG CHALLENGE!
https://courses.nashvillechristiansongwriters.com/one-song-challenge
 
Be a part of our community of songwriters from across the globe. Join NCS Community!
https://www.nashvillechristiansongwriters.com/ncs-community
 
Check out Nashville Christian Songwriters!
NashvilleChristianSongwriters.com
 
Real people writing real songs - check out NCS Collective
https://www.nashvillechristiansongwriters.com/ncs-collective/

Song Revolution Podcast – Season 4
 
TITLE: MEREDITH ANDREWS: Letting God Take Care of the Breadth
 
HOSTS: John Chisum
 
EPISODE SUMMARY
In this episode of Song Revolution, John Chisum sits down with worship leader, songwriter, recording artist, and two-time Dove Award winner Meredith Andrews. Meredith shares the journey that led her from leading worship as a young girl to a life of ministry, music, and songwriting.
Meredith talks about learning to be faithful wherever God has placed her, letting go of seasons and ministries when God says it is time to move on, and finding her identity in Him rather than in success or performance. She also shares how her understanding of God's presence and character has deepened through seasons of pain, questioning, and healing.
The conversation also explores Meredith's new album with the Liberty University Worship Collective and the kingdom-centered theology behind her music.
 
EPISODE TOPICS
Meredith's journey into worship leading
Learning to be faithful in every season
Returning to Liberty University for her new album
Leaving a successful ministry season and passing the baton
Finding identity beyond ministry and performance
Redefining success through faithfulness and obedience
How suffering and hardship deepen our understanding of God
Knowing Jesus beyond religious expectations
The kingdom of God and the kingship of Christ
The story and theology behind Meredith's song "Prevail"
Healing from rejection and discovering God's protection
Trusting God when doors close
 
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Meredith recalls being 17 when God gave her a defining message: "Be faithful where I've placed you."
She learned that worship begins in the secret place before it ever reaches a platform.
After a decade of ministry at Harvest, Meredith recognized that the season had ended and learned to release something she had helped build.
Meredith shares a powerful lesson from God: "You take care of the depth and I'll take care of the breadth."
She explains why kingdom success is measured by faithfulness, obedience, and showing up with joy rather than numbers or recognition.
Meredith reflects on how pain, grief, and suffering have revealed the kindness and goodness of God to her.
She encourages listeners to find their identity as God's beloved children rather than in their ministry output or performance.
Meredith reframes rejection as potential protection and encourages people to bring their wounds honestly before God so He can bring healing and redemption.
 
FINAL TAKEAWAY
Faithfulness matters more than visibility. Meredith Andrews' story is a reminder that our identity is not found in our platforms, accomplishments, or ministry success, but in who we are as God's children.
Sometimes God asks us to release what we have built, walk through painful seasons, or trust Him when doors close. But He remains faithful. Our role is to pursue depth, obedience, and intimacy with Him while trusting Him with the breadth and impact of our lives.
 
RESOURCES & LINKS:
 
Follow along with Meredith Andrews!
https://meredithandrews.com/
 
FREE DOWNLOAD - The Complete NCS Songwriting Guide: Proven Principles for writing better songs, stewarding your gifts, and building a lasting life of Christian songwriting.
https://courses.nashvillechristiansongwriters.com/guide
 
Join the NCS ONE SONG CHALLENGE!
https://courses.nashvillechristiansongwriters.com/one-song-challenge
 
Be a part of our community of songwriters from across the globe. Join NCS Community!
https://www.nashvillechristiansongwriters.com/ncs-community
 
Check out Nashville Christian Songwriters!
NashvilleChristianSongwriters.com
 
Real people writing real songs - check out NCS Collective
https://www.nashvillechristiansongwriters.com/ncs-collective/

Song Revolution Podcast – Season 4
 
TITLE: JORDAN SMITH: When You Can Sing Anything, What Do You Say?
 
HOSTS: John Chisum
 
EPISODE SUMMARY
In this episode of Song Revolution, John Chisum sits down with Jordan Smith, one of the most recognizable voices to emerge from The Voice, for an honest conversation about music, faith, creativity, and the journey of discovering what comes next.
Jordan shares behind-the-scenes stories from his unforgettable time on The Voice, including how "Chandelier" became his breakthrough performance and what it was like stepping onto that stage as a college student from a small town in Kentucky with no industry experience.
The conversation also explores Jordan's latest project, The People's Hymnal, his collaboration with arranger Tommy Profitt, and his desire to continually take creative risks rather than repeat what he has already done. Jordan opens up about the personal growth that has shaped his artistry, learning to establish boundaries, and the often unseen cost behind music that brings people hope and encouragement.
 
EPISODE TOPICS
Jordan Smith's journey from a small town in Kentucky to The Voice
The story behind his iconic "Chandelier" performance
What it was like performing for four superstar coaches
The making of The People's Hymnal
Reimagining beloved hymns while staying authentic
Jordan's gospel music influences
Collaborating with Tommy Profitt
The Resurrection of the King and "Mary Did You Know"
Navigating different musical directions and opportunities
Why great artists need to take creative risks
Finding the courage to say something meaningful
How personal growth influences songwriting and artistry
Learning boundaries and the importance of saying no
The unseen cost behind music that brings people hope
 
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Jordan chose "Chandelier" during an early audition because he believed successfully performing such a challenging song could help him earn a place on The Voice.
His performance became one of the defining moments of his time on the show, including an unforgettable reaction from Gwen Stefani.
The People's Hymnal grew out of the response to Jordan's performance of "Great Is Thy Faithfulness" on The Voice and his desire to return to that musical territory.
Jordan credits Tommy Profitt with pushing him creatively and drawing things out of him that he didn't know were there.
He shares wisdom from Amy Grant: the risk for an artist isn't always in how they sing, but in what they have to say.
He has learned the importance of boundaries, taking time for family and himself, and becoming more comfortable saying no to the wrong opportunities so he can say yes to the right ones.
 
FINAL TAKEAWAY
The most meaningful creative work often comes from a willingness to take risks and share something genuine. Jordan Smith's story is a reminder that the hope people receive through our music is often born from the places where we've experienced the greatest growth, struggle, and transformation.
As artists and songwriters, we aren't simply called to repeat what has worked before. We're called to keep growing, keep exploring, and have the courage to say something that comes from our own experience and perspective. Sometimes the greatest creative risk is simply being honest about what we've learned along the way.
 
 
RESOURCES & LINKS:
 
Follow along with Jordan Smith!
https://www.therealjordansmith.com/
 
FREE DOWNLOAD - The Complete NCS Songwriting Guide: Proven Principles for writing better songs, stewarding your gifts, and building a lasting life of Christian songwriting.
https://courses.nashvillechristiansongwriters.com/guide
 
Join the NCS ONE SONG CHALLENGE!
https://courses.nashvillechristiansongwriters.com/one-song-challenge
 
Be a part of our community of songwriters from across the globe. Join NCS Community!
https://www.nashvillechristiansongwriters.com/ncs-community
 
Check out Nashville Christian Songwriters!
NashvilleChristianSongwriters.com
 
Real people writing real songs - check out NCS Collective
https://www.nashvillechristiansongwriters.com/ncs-collective/