Between The Grooves

James and Ayiesha kick off the new year with Josh and Matt from The Afters! Hear the backstory for their hit song ‘God Is With Us’, their work with the Billy Graham Association, and how putting God first has helped them find balance in the music industry. 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.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

IT'S TIIIIIIIIME!!!!!!

This week, James and Ayiesha talked with Leanna Crawford about how understanding God’s love helped her re-enter into a creative season of songwriting after struggling with it during the pandemic. 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.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, James & Ayiesha caught up with Caleb & John to talk about their songwriting process, how they became a dynamic duo, and why their brotherly bond makes it hard to imagine becoming solo artists. 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.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Between the Grooves, Blanca shares how joy has become her secret weapon and how embracing joy has impacted her relationships with her family, and music. 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.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, James and Ayiesha spoke with the President of the Marlin Awards Kevin Harris! Hear how God helped order Kevin’s steps from starting the Bahamian rap group System 3 - to singing on the first Motown gospel album with Stevie Wonder and Smokie Robinson and eventually creating The Caribbean Gospel Music Marlin Awards. 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.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James and Ayiesha talk with Singer-Songwriter and Producer Brandon Camphor from BC OneWay about how he’s learned to appreciate, respect, and fall in line with God’s timing. 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.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Between the Grooves, James & Ayiesha chatted with Singer/Songwriter Natalie Layne about how hard work and faithfulness have helped her stay on track in her music career. 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.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, James and Ayiesha spoke with Singer/Songwriter and past Between the Grooves co-host Drew Brown! Hear everything about his community outreach programs, how he rebuilt his relationship with God and faith, and how he discovered it’s okay to ask questions. 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.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, James and Ayiesha chat with Christian Hip-Hop/Rap artist JOliver about God's impact on his music, military service, and marriage. 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.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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@faithstrongtoday.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 you want to promote? Email betweenthegrooves@faithstrongtoday.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 project you want to promote? Email betweenthegrooves@faithstrongtoday.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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@faithstrongtoday.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.