James and Ayiesha welcome back Michael Cochren to the podcast to talk about his new album Running Home, life after the pandemic, and how ultimately scaling back in expenses by focusing on the future rather than the present has allowed him to be sustainable in spreading worship on tour and in church. Social Links Instagram: @betweengroovespod Facebook: @betweengrooves Twitter: @betweengrooves Have a question, comment, or a music project you want to promote? Email betweenthegrooves@faithstrongtoda...
Jan 30, 2023•36 min•Ep. 250
Happy New Year and welcome back to another year of Between The Grooves with your hosts James Kurtis and Ayiesha Woods! Starting off this year strong, James and Ayiesha chat with George Mhondera about his new year’s goals, latest single and possibly joining them for a Between The Grooves Cruise! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 23, 2023•36 min•Ep. 249
Between The Grooves Christmas Special for 2022 is finally here! Grab yourself a warm cup of cocoa and your favourite blanket as we bring back some of this year's guests to share their favourite Christmas memories and traditions. Have a Christmas story you'd like to share? Send us a message using the links below! Social Links Instagram: @betweengroovespod Facebook: @betweengrooves Twitter: @betweengrooves Have a question, comment, or a music project you want to promote? Email betweenthegrooves@fa...
Dec 19, 2022•47 min•Ep. 248
This week James Kurtis and Ayiesha Woods chat with Ben Crouse about the technical side of worship. Find out what goes into making your pastor sound like an angel, and why sitting in the front row may not always be good for your ears! Social Links Follow us on Twitter → @betweengrooves Send us a message on Facebook → @betweengrooves Have a question, comment, or a music project you want to promote? Email betweenthegrooves@faithstrongtoday.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Dec 05, 2022•39 min•Ep. 247
Its the most busiest time of the year! James Kurtis and Ayiesha Woods share their busy Christmas schedules for 2022 and how saying no is not always a bad thing. Hear about how they manage to find the balance between scheduling, producing, music, and faith. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 28, 2022•28 min•Ep. 246
This week, James Kurtis and Ayiesha Woods welcome Lydia Laird to the podcast to have an open and honest conversation about mental health. What is brought from darkness and put into light causes it to lose its power. Thank you, Lydia, for sharing your personal journey with us and continuing to shine a light on mental health struggles. ❤️ Social Links Follow us on Twitter → @betweengrooves Send us a message on Facebook → @betweengrooves Have a question, comment, or a music project you want to prom...
Nov 21, 2022•48 min•Ep. 245
Often, when you find it difficult to get to where you want to be, it's because you're on a path not meant for you. James Kurtis and Ayiesha Woods chat with worship leader and singer/songwriter Daniel Mulkey on how putting trust in God’s plan helped him and his family out of a difficult situation. Social Links Follow us on Twitter → @betweengrooves Send us a message on Facebook → @betweengrooves Have a question, comment, or a music project you want to promote? Email betweenthegrooves@faithstrongt...
Nov 14, 2022•49 min•Ep. 244
Sometimes you find yourself being stuck in one place, with the same routine, and you can’t help but wonder if there will ever be a change! James Kurtis and Ayiesha Woods talk with Tuzee about how turning to God while feeling stuck in the pandemic inspired her single Change Is on the Way , and how she has been navigating the music industry while also balancing her day job as a nurse. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Nov 07, 2022•46 min•Ep. 243
The ability to adapt to abrupt changes has been necessary since the pandemic. Not only have people had to move or switch jobs, but the way people worship and the messages in their worship have changed as well. In this episode, James Kurtis and Ayiesha Woods chat with Elias Dummer about how the worship landscape has changed and how the message can sometimes be lost if people don’t change the delivery of their message in this post-pandemic landscape. Episode Links Follow us on Twitter: @betweengro...
Oct 31, 2022•59 min•Ep. 242
Have you ever wondered how the legal side of the music industry works? James Kurtis and Ayiesha Woods talk with songwriter and entertainment lawyer Aaron Rice about the rules of copyright, creating artist contracts and how music samples are typically negotiated. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 17, 2022•43 min•Ep. 241
James Kurtis and Ayiesha Woods talk to Stacia Hepburn about the beauty of parenthood, worship, and her non-profit organization "I Matter Too". Stacia’s mission is to mentor and tutor orphaned, abused and neglected children through the love of Jesus Christ. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 10, 2022•42 min•Ep. 240
Growing up in a culture you are not familiar with can sometimes be difficult. The language you speak at home may not be what you speak in the workplace, the cultural practices you have with your family may not reflect the cultural practices of the country you currently reside in, and ultimately you start to mix and balance these cultures until you have created a third culture of your own. James Kurtis and Ayiesha Woods talk with Vaughn Thompson about how he managed to embrace his third culture a...
Oct 03, 2022•54 min•Ep. 239
Mr. Talkbox is back! James Kurtis and Ayiesha Woods speak with Mr. Talkbox to celebrate reaching platinum status on Apple Music. He explains the organic growth in popularity for his album Playlist and, funnily enough, he and Ayiesha have known each other since childhood and reflect on their ministry days together! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 26, 2022•21 min•Ep. 238
As a musician, there is often a desire to prove that you are the best at what you do. But sometimes, breaking things down to the basics and keeping it simple is what resonates with an audience. This week James and Ayiesha have the pleasure of talking with Dove Award nominee Blessing Offor. Blessing shares his journey from practicing vocal runs in his bedroom to impress a girl, to performing on The Voice, and eventually making it onto the Billboard Hot Christian Songs Chart with his single ‘Brigh...
Sep 12, 2022•39 min•Ep. 237
Last day at Kingdom Bound! James Kurtis talks to Jordan St. Cyr to gain insight on how leading by faith has helped guide him through times of struggle. Jordan shares personal stories of how his faith has helped him create a healthy mindset which has led to a healthy home for his family. Episode Links Between the Grooves: @betweengrooves Have a question, comment, or a music project you want to promote on Community Corkboard? Email betweenthegrooves@faithstrongtoday.com See omnystudio.com/listener...
Aug 29, 2022•32 min•Ep. 236
Another day at Kingdom Bound! James Kurtis talks with Darren Mulligan from We Are Messengers about the importance of balancing his professional life with his personal life. Darren shares some of the antidotes he's learned over the years and how mental health plays a big part! Episode Links Between the Grooves: @betweengrooves Have a question, comment, or a music project you want to promote on Community Corkboard? Email betweenthegrooves@faithstrongtoday.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...
Aug 22, 2022•25 min•Ep. 235
On the road again! As music festivals have started to make a comeback James Kurtis takes a trip down to Kingdom Bound to talk with Colton Dixon about how the pandemic affected his life as a musician. Colton shares some of the lessons he learned during his time at home and how those lessons inspired him to create music that will help others facing similar hardships. Episode Links Between the Grooves: @betweengrooves Have a question, comment, or a music project you want to promote on Community Cor...
Aug 15, 2022•32 min•Ep. 234
Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the music scene? James and Ayiesha talk with Cade Thompson about his journey through the music industry from songwriting camps to artist riders, being an independent artist vs. a signed artist, and how scripture has influenced his lyrics. Episode Links Between the Grooves: @betweengrooves Have a question, comment, or a music project you want to promote on Community Corkboard? Email betweenthegrooves@faithstrongtoday.com See omnystudio.com/listener for p...
Jul 25, 2022•48 min•Ep. 233
Overcoming temptation is easier said than done. Although it is a continuous battle, it is not something one must face alone. James and Ayiesha chat with Ben Fuller about how his relationship with faith, and John 6:68 has helped guide him through his darkest times. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 18, 2022•44 min•Ep. 232
Being able to take a worship song and blend it seamlessly with songs on the Top 20 chart is not something you see often -- enter youth worship group Elevation Rhythm, who found these types of mixes were exactly the rejuvenation worship music needed! James and Ayiesha sit down with Elevation Rhythm members Davide and Madison to learn about the importance of inspiring today’s youth through worship and music – Gen Z style. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jul 04, 2022•34 min•Ep. 231
Getting the perfect soundcheck has never been an easy task. Getting the perfect soundcheck for a live-stream early on a Sunday morning in the middle of a pandemic? That feels nearly impossible! In this episode, James and Ayiesha talk to Destiny Worship's Jake Smith about how adapting to COVID protocols changed the way worship centers provide Sunday service. Learn about the struggles of finding the right sound equipment, the ideal environment for a quality soundcheck, and how to make the choir so...
Jun 27, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 230
Picture this -- your bathroom is being renovated, and you hear the angelic country twang of the contractors drifting through the hallways. No need for imagination. as this week invites The Singing Contractors to the show! James and Ayiesha sit down with Aaron and Josh to discuss they're rather unique position in the music industry. Episode Links Between the Grooves: @betweengrooves Have a question, comment, or a music project you want to promote on Community Corkboard? Email betweenthegrooves@fa...
Jun 13, 2022•36 min•Ep. 229
This week welcomes the incredible Kim Pratt to the show! She shares about her journey in music, spoken word, production, radio, television -- she stops at nothing to bring the good words to the world! Episode Links Between the Grooves: @betweengrooves Have a question, comment, or a music project you want to promote on Community Corkboard? Email betweenthegrooves@faithstrongtoday.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jun 06, 2022•44 min•Ep. 228
This week Evan Craft joins James and returning guest co-host Ayiesha Woods to share what God is doing in Latin America! Evan truly felt a calling to serve these nations. Hear how he decided to translate and perform English lyrics into Spanish and how Evan now shares his experiences with the rest of the world. Also, as newlyweds Evan and wife Rachel are realizing they now need to find ways to support each other's dreams while also pursuing their own. Plus, wisdom on how to use social media with T...
May 09, 2022•42 min•Ep. 227
James Kurtis welcomes back guest co-host Ayiesha Woods - GRAMMY® nominated singer, songwriter and musician. They look at the unique challenges the pandemic created for artists with small children, and connect with Jodi King from Love & The Outcome to talk about balancing home life while making ends meet when regular touring hasn’t always been an option. Jodi and her husband Chris Rademaker recently released their third studio LP, ‘Only Ever Always’. The full-length project was released on th...
Apr 25, 2022•25 min•Ep. 226
This week welcomes the incredible Jon Reddick to the show! He shares with James and Ayiesha about worship leading, and what it's like to come from a long paternal line of pastors! This leads into an explanation behind the writing process of his latest track "God Turn It Around", before the conversation takes a philosophical turn. Pandemic life, making mistakes, "deconstruction", and more are all topics of conversation they managed to squeeze into this week's episode! Episode Links Between the Gr...
Apr 04, 2022•34 min•Ep. 225
This week's guest has been around music since childhood, beginning with a deep love for country music and CCM! James Kurtis invites Richlin to the show, where he shares his passion for music, friendship, and his home state of Oregon. He's made many friends in the music industry, and attributes much of his success to such relationships. Richlin describes his Dove award nomination, his work with Gotee Records, and about working through the pandemic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...
Mar 28, 2022•43 min•Ep. 224
It all began with a cup of coffee. This week welcomes Ayiesha Woods to the show! She's a busy Christian artist juggling family, career, and worship. Where most would start with worship leading, then move on to music, Ayiesha did it a bit backwards by starting with music. It's "not always peaches 'n' cream," as she says, but one can find inspiration in everyday life. Ayiesha and James then discuss the origins of Between the Grooves, and the wonderful world of podcasting. Episode Links Between the...
Mar 14, 2022•50 min•Ep. 223
This week welcomes the incredibly talented Doe Jones to the show! Doe got her start in the music industry at a young age, writing and performing with her family (and first band) Forever Jones. She has since begun a solo career, with her latest album Clarity dropping just last week! She shares with James about growing up in a musically-talented family, the segue into her solo career, the changes she had to make during the pandemic, and so much more. Episode Links Between the Grooves: @betweengroo...
Feb 21, 2022•34 min•Ep. 222
All the way from Las Angeles, this week welcomes Tommy Walker to the show! He shares with James about being a blessing to his Church, the start of his career, and how the two intertwine. He firmly believes in encouraging musicians to write music and be creative in their own Church -- to be more of a "creator" and less of a "consumer"! He's been a worship leader at Promise Keepers events in support of men in pastor / leadership roles, and his new album Generation Hymns 3 releases in March. Episod...
Feb 07, 2022•36 min•Ep. 221
