James Kurtis chats with Worship Leader Cliff Cline about the importance of making time for a Sabbath day, what building a healthy community looks like, and how he provides consulting for charities. Social Links Instagram: @betweengroovespod Facebook: @betweengrooves Twitter: @betweengrooves Have a question, comment, or a music project you want to promote? Email betweenthegrooves@faithstrongtoday.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Oct 16, 2023•44 min•Ep. 280
This week, James and Ayiesha chat with Brandon Love about his journey from building a relationship with God to being a mentor/travel pastor for Justin Bieber, creating music with a mission, and how he has continued to mentor young individuals through his creative arts outreach called Go Gettaz 4 God . Social Links Instagram: @betweengroovespod Facebook: @betweengrooves Twitter: @betweengrooves Have a question, comment, or a music project you want to promote? Email betweenthegrooves@faithstrongto...
Oct 09, 2023•39 min•Ep. 279
This week, James and Ayiesha spoke with RCMP officer and Christian artist Stirling John about how he nurtures his roots within his community. Stirling talks about the Stirling John Foundation for Youth Empowerment in Indigenous communities, how he’s strengthening relationships while in uniform, and why it’s important to write music about the issues he faces. Social Links Instagram: @betweengroovespod Facebook: @betweengrooves Twitter: @betweengrooves Have a question, comment, or a music project ...
Oct 02, 2023•41 min•Ep. 271
We can't believe the last time Micah Tyler was on Between the Grooves was 5-years -ago! James and Ayiesha catch up with Micah to talk about everything that has happened since his last visit and how he took time during the pandemic to revitalize his faithfulness. Social Links Instagram: @betweengroovespod Facebook: @betweengrooves Twitter: @betweengrooves Have a question, comment, or a music project you want to promote? Email betweenthegrooves@faithstrongtoday.com See omnystudio.com/listener for ...
Sep 25, 2023•51 min•Ep. 277
This week, James catches up with Jake Fretz to talk about how building connections through music and church has changed since the pandemic. Jake dives into how to build up others within your church, the difficult conversations surrounding payment for church services, and how staying firmly grounded in faith has helped him grow as an artist and leader in ministry. Social Links Instagram: @betweengroovespod Facebook: @betweengrooves Twitter: @betweengrooves Have a question, comment, or a music pro...
Sep 18, 2023•51 min•Ep. 276
James and Ayiesha catch up with Jeremy Camp to discuss his upcoming tour, how he balances touring and family, and the importance of keeping authenticity in worship and music. Social Links Instagram: @betweengroovespod Facebook: @betweengrooves Twitter: @betweengrooves Have a question, comment, or a music project you want to promote? Email betweenthegrooves@faithstrongtoday.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Sep 11, 2023•21 min•Ep. 275
This week, James and Ayiesha chat with worship leader and singer/songwriter Patrick Mayberry about his new album Wild Faith, touring with Jeremy Camp, and how faithfulness helped him to continue taking steps toward becoming a solo artist. Social Links Instagram: @betweengroovespod Facebook: @betweengrooves Twitter: @betweengrooves Have a question, comment, or a music project you want to promote? Email betweenthegrooves@faithstrongtoday.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Sep 11, 2023•23 min•Ep. 274
This week James and Ayiesha chat with close friend Monique Sade about how God led her to Florida, recording her first EP, and finding the balance between a corporate worship leader and a worship artist. Social Links Instagram: @betweengroovespod Facebook: @betweengrooves Twitter: @betweengrooves Do you have a question, comment, or a music project you want to promote? Email betweenthegrooves@faithstrongtoday.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Sep 04, 2023•34 min•Ep. 273
Our last guest on our Road Trip Edition of Between the Grooves is Grammy award-winning songwriter and worship leader Mitch Wong! Mitch talked about the importance of God’s timing when it came to completing his album, collaborating with artists, and winning his first Grammy. Social Links Instagram: @betweengroovespod Facebook: @betweengrooves Twitter: @betweengrooves Have a question, comment, or a music project you want to promote? Email betweenthegrooves@faithstrongtoday.com See omnystudio.com/l...
Aug 28, 2023•32 min•Ep. 272
Continuing our road trip edition of Between the Grooves, James catches up with Christian Alternative Rock band Citizens to find out what it takes to be a band. They talk about the importance of their friendship, side projects, and how they figure out their set lists without getting into silly fights. Social Links Instagram: @betweengroovespod Facebook: @betweengrooves Twitter: @betweengrooves Have a question, comment, or a music project you want to promote? Email betweenthegrooves@faithstrongtod...
Aug 21, 2023•27 min•Ep. 271
Our road trip continues with Songwriter, Producer, Worship Leader, and 3x GRAMMY award winner Dwan Hill! Dwan talks about balancing family and worship, his passion for teaching, and the importance of setting boundaries regarding free time but still finding room for God in all of it. Social Links Instagram: @betweengroovespod Facebook: @betweengrooves Twitter: @betweengrooves Have a question, comment, or a music project you want to promote? Email betweenthegrooves@faithstrongtoday.com See omnystu...
Aug 14, 2023•28 min•Ep. 270
Welcome to the first episode of Between the Grooves: Road Trip Edition! James stopped by Kingdom Bound to talk with Christian artists about music and faith. In this episode, Dustin Lolli from Sanctus Real stops by to share what goes into being a Christian artist. Dustin talks about dealing with exhaustion, keeping faith first, and finding the balance between business and ministry. Social Links Instagram: @betweengroovespod Facebook: @betweengrooves Twitter: @betweengrooves Have a question, comme...
Aug 07, 2023•38 min•Ep. 269
Summertime is often the season where artists choose to embark on new songwriting journeys. Hear James & Ayiesha discuss some of the challenges found in songwriting and how Ayiesha has found inspiration for songs in her dreams! Social Links Instagram: @betweengroovespod Facebook: @betweengrooves Twitter: @betweengrooves Have a question, comment, or a music project you want to promote? Email betweenthegrooves@faithstrongtoday.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jul 31, 2023•29 min•Ep. 268
James and Ayiesha catch up with Ben Grace to discuss everything that has happened since their last conversation three years ago! Ben talks about livestreaming, Story & Tune , and how he’s started to look at moments in his life as seasons. Social Links Instagram: @betweengroovespod Facebook: @betweengrooves Twitter: @betweengrooves Have a question, comment, or a music project you want to promote? Email betweenthegrooves@faithstrongtoday.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jul 24, 2023•48 min•Ep. 267
This week, James and Ayiesha are joined by Red Worship Vice President and Music Producer Terrance White ! Terrance shares the importance of “musicians lending their gift back to the creator that gave it to [them]”. He dives into what started his musical journey, the beauty of improvisation in music, and how he lends his mentorship to other artists. Social Links Instagram: @betweengroovespod Facebook: @betweengrooves Twitter: @betweengrooves Have a question, comment, or a music project you want t...
Jun 26, 2023•57 min•Ep. 266
This week, Award Winning Songwriter, Singer and Worship Pastor Michael Bethany joins James and Ayiesha to promote his new album ‘ Overflow ’ which he says is the embodiment of how building an intimate relationship with God privately will naturally flow into your life publicly. Social Links Instagram: @betweengroovespod Facebook: @betweengrooves Twitter: @betweengrooves Have a question, comment, or a music project you want to promote? Email betweenthegrooves@faithstrongtoday.com See omnystudio.co...
Jun 19, 2023•41 min•Ep. 265
James and Ayiesha are joined this week by Canadian singer / songwriter Brooke Nicholls! She shares about what it's like to travel & tour with her family (including her toddler!), and how touring in the United States can be difficult for Canadian artists. She also touches on some of the incredible work she's done with churches over the pandemic, and about her upcoming tour with Don Moen. Social Links Instagram: @betweengroovespod Facebook: @betweengrooves Twitter: @betweengrooves Have a quest...
Jun 12, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 264
On this episode of Between the Grooves, we are celebrating 25 years of PraiseCharts with founder Ryan Dahl! Hear all about how Ryan came up with the idea of PraiseCharts, how he sets PraiseCharts apart from his competitors and what his plans are for the future. Social Links Instagram: @betweengroovespod Facebook: @betweengrooves Twitter: @betweengrooves Have a question, comment, or a music project you want to promote? Email betweenthegrooves@faithstrongtoday.com See omnystudio.com/listener for p...
May 15, 2023•47 min•Ep. 263
This week, James and Ayiesha chat with Scott Jackson about checking off ‘becoming a rockstar’ from his bucket list. Scott formed his band “ The 8th Line ” back in November 2020 and released their first album 8x8 last May. Hear all about Scott’s Rockstar experience on Between The Grooves. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 08, 2023•34 min•Ep. 262
Natasha Zimbaro started off as a country singer opening for Carrie Underwood at just 13 years old. Though music has always been her passion, being a country/pop star felt inauthentic to who she was. Once Natasha tapped into her love of worship music and dedicated her time making songs for God, she felt like she found her true calling. Learn all about Natasha Zimbaro’s musical journey on this week’s episode of Between the Grooves. Social Links Instagram: @betweengroovespod Facebook: @betweengroov...
May 01, 2023•39 min•Ep. 261
25 years ago, Rob and Jody Reid found themselves meeting a Pastor in a bar, going to his house for breakfast, and in the end gave themselves over to God. Yes, this sounds like a punchline from a joke, but it truly is how the Reid’s found God and started their journey of Wholly Worship. Hear all about it on this week’s episode of Between the Grooves. Social Links Instagram: @betweengroovespod Facebook: @betweengrooves Twitter: @betweengrooves Have a question, comment, or a music project you want ...
Apr 24, 2023•40 min•Ep. 260
This week we invited the Canadian Queen of R&B Jully Black to the podcast where she talked about leading with love and grace, bringing heaven down to earth, and living successfully through work, life and harmony. Social Links Instagram: @betweengroovespod Facebook: @betweengrooves Twitter: @betweengrooves Have a question, comment, or a music project you want to promote? Email betweenthegrooves@faithstrongtoday.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Apr 17, 2023•29 min•Ep. 259
James and Ayiesha chat with Benjamin William Hastings about his new album, songwriting, family, and his journey from street performing in Belfast to touring across America. Social Links Instagram: @betweengroovespod Facebook: @betweengrooves Twitter: @betweengrooves Have a question, comment, or a music project you want to promote? Email betweenthegrooves@faithstrongtoday.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Apr 10, 2023•36 min•Ep. 258
This week James and Ayiesha have an enlightening conversation with Songwriter, Church Planter and Pastor Jesse Reeves on the ability to redefine what church should look like. Jesse and his wife Janet created the house church Kings Porch with the intention of expanding the community of the church from the stage to the living room, because your body is a temple for the Holy Spirit to shine his light through. Social Links Instagram: @betweengroovespod Facebook: @betweengrooves Twitter: @betweengroo...
Apr 03, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 257
James and Ayiesha chat with award winning songwriter, recording artist, Wife, Mom and Worship Leader Brigitte Donoho about how praying over her son’s Apraxia diagnosis and completely surrendering herself to the holy spirit, allowed not only for her son to get better but for her family to continue to be a vessel of God’s love and share his glory onto others. Social Links Instagram: @betweengroovespod Facebook: @betweengrooves Twitter: @betweengrooves Have a question, comment, or a music project y...
Mar 27, 2023•34 min•Ep. 256
Spring is quickly approaching and with it new beginnings! James and Ayiesha talk about spring cleaning, Easter, new music and how typically spring has been the season for life changes. Social Links Instagram: @betweengroovespod Facebook: @betweengrooves Twitter: @betweengrooves Have a question, comment, or a music project you want to promote? Email betweenthegrooves@faithstrongtoday.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Mar 13, 2023•36 min•Ep. 255
This week James and Ayiesha spoke with concert/festival promoter David Leckie from the Rising Hope Foundation . David explains what goes into promoting festivals, working with artists and sponsors for concerts, and how Rising Hope’s annual Thrivefest North Festival aims to bring awareness and provide healing towards victims of Human Trafficking in the United States. Social Links Instagram: @betweengroovespod Facebook: @betweengrooves Twitter: @betweengrooves Have a question, comment, or a music ...
Mar 06, 2023•55 min•Ep. 254
You can’t make a bad singer sound good, but you can make a good singer sound bad. This week James and Ayiesha chat with Ben Stowe from NLFX Professionals about quality sound equipment, how to achieve a productive soundcheck, and what churches are doing to modernize their service. Social Links Instagram: @betweengroovespod Facebook: @betweengrooves Twitter: @betweengrooves Have a question, comment, or a music project you want to promote? Email betweenthegrooves@faithstrongtoday.com See omnystudio...
Feb 27, 2023•38 min•Ep. 253
This week James and Ayiesha sit down with singer/songwriter Meg Ammons to discuss her amazing songwriting retreats. Meg shares how to successfully co-write with other songwriters, how to step into confidence, and how critiques of your songs should not always be seen as a bad thing. If you would like to join Meg for one of her songwriting retreats, visit her website, mercytribemusic.com . Social Links Instagram: @betweengroovespod Facebook: @betweengrooves Twitter: @betweengrooves Have a question...
Feb 13, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 252
Anxiety and depression are more relevant in life than not, and being in ministry does not make you exempt from them. James and Ayiesha chat with Nic Carver and Luke Hall about Luke’s experience with facing anxiety and depression and how the grace and patience of friends and family had allowed him to seek help and see the light at the end of the tunnel. Social Links Instagram: @betweengroovespod Facebook: @betweengrooves Twitter: @betweengrooves Have a question, comment, or a music project you wa...
Feb 06, 2023•53 min•Ep. 251
