Yancy turned down a London record deal at 16, won a GMA competition right before a label said no, and accidentally became one of Christian music's most beloved kids artists — all without ever signing to a major label. In this conversation, she traces the thread of obedience that runs through every unexpected turn, and what it felt like to finally win a Dove Award on her own terms. For anyone who makes music and wonders if God is actually paying attention.

In this conversation, Sam Hart sits down with Bill Yuhasz from Known Legacy to talk about identity, healing, and learning to create from who you already are — not for what you hope to become.

In this episode, Stacey Willbur shares her journey in the Christian music industry, discussing her early love for music, her path to becoming a successful publisher, and the importance of mentorship and relationship building.

He helped build Jelly Roll's career and others' from the ground up. Then he walked away from it all to make Christian music. Producer Thomas Toner gets honest about the business side nobody talks about — master splits, AI in the studio, and what faith has to do with any of it.

Many artists grow up believing their dream is their calling.
But what if those two things aren’t the same?

In this conversation with Aaron Shust, we talk about the difference between dreams, calling, and assignment—and how confusing them can lead to frustration, burnout, or chasing the wrong thing.

Aaron shares openly about his journey as a songwriter and artist, including imposter syndrome after 20+ years, learning to develop his craft, and what it looks like to stay grounded spiritually in the middle of a music career.

We also get into songwriting, journaling, Sabbath, and the importance of being faithful with the people and opportunities right in front of you.

If you’re a Christian artist, worship leader, songwriter, or producer trying to figure out your path, this conversation will help you think more clearly about where you are—and what actually matters.

What does success actually feel like after 30+ #1 songs in Christian music?

In this episode of the Christian Music Maker Podcast, legendary Nashville songwriter Tony Wood opens up about the hidden struggles behind a decades-long songwriting career.

Tony shares honestly about feeling like an imposter even after massive success, the devastating moment he realized how good Nashville songwriters really are, and why comparison can quietly destroy a songwriter’s soul.

This is a rare, vulnerable conversation about faith, identity, and the long road of songwriting in the Christian music industry.

If you’re a Christian artist, songwriter, producer, or worship leader, this episode will resonate deeply.

In this conversation, worship leader Meredith Andrews shares her journey from a small-town church in North Carolina to becoming a prominent figure in the Christian music industry. She discusses her early influences, the importance of healing and personal growth, and the challenges of navigating the music industry while maintaining her identity in Christ. Meredith emphasizes the significance of mentoring younger worship leaders and the need for emotional health in ministry.

In this conversation, Sam Hart and Matt Mundt explore the intricacies of digital marketing within the Christian music industry. They discuss the importance of balancing personal effort with divine guidance in content creation, the evolution of digital strategies, and the nostalgic shift in music consumption. Matt shares his journey in the music industry, emphasizing the need for artists to grow their email and text messaging lists for better audience engagement. They also delve into monetization strategies, the role of YouTube, and the impact of AI on music creation, ultimately highlighting the importance of authenticity and connection in the digital age.