Between The Grooves

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

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.

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

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.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

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

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

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.

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: @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.

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.

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.

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 and how taking a little bit from each culture has given him a unique cultural fingerprint.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

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 ‘Brighter Days’ from his debut EP. Although all of these blessings have been exciting to experience, Blessing finds not paying much attention to the greater things allows him to find inspiration through the simple things. Episode Links Between the Grooves: @betweengroovesHave a question, comment, or a music project you want to promote on Community Corkboard? Email betweenthegrooves@faithstrongtoday.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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: @betweengroovesHave a question, comment, or a music project you want to promote on Community Corkboard? Email betweenthegrooves@faithstrongtoday.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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: @betweengroovesHave a question, comment, or a music project you want to promote on Community Corkboard? Email betweenthegrooves@faithstrongtoday.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 privacy information.

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.

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.