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C. J. Murray Podcast
by C. J. Murray
Music philosophy from a Christian perspective.
Episodes
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The Conscience and Music – Matt Robertson
Episode #36 For me, this conversation felt extremely informative and gave me more than enough to think about. I want to strive to educate my conscience to what honors God. Thank you so much for listening, and I hope you enjoy listening to Matt and I'd conversation! CHAPTERS 0:00-Intro / mutual...
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Catapult City and Its Beginning – Joy Kyser
Episode #35 Joy is the lead singer for Catapult City, an Indie band based in Central Virginia. Hearing how the band came together and her role in it was such an honor to hear directly from her, and I'm so glad it could be captured in this conversation. I'm also thankful to her for the opportunity...
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Overcoming the Fear to Start – Christina Kline
Episode #34 Hey! Check out created.creators on Instagram! This was an awesome conversation with Christina on starting new ventures we known we're called to. I hope it was as much a blessing to you as much as it was to me. CHAPTERS 0:00-Intro / her podcast 3:50-Her intro to art 8:15-Specializing…
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Networking as a Musician – Daniel Gowans
Episode #33 Daniel is a powerhouse multi-instrumentalist composer and it was a fantastic episode of him giving valuable tips and advice to music students looking to network and market their music. I hope you enjoy this episode! CHAPTERS 0:00-Intro / tips / networking 5:00-Relationships leading to...
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Medical Challenges and Musical Perseverance – Alyssa Degarde
Episode #32 Alyssa's story of trusting God with her shoulder and carrying on with violin is absolutely incredible, and I hope you're as inspired as I was. Also I go into a rare condition I have, which I've never shared publicly. Please enjoy this episode! CHAPTERS 0:00-Intro 0:43-Getting into…
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Testimonies of Grace – Keith Gillum
Episode #31 Thank you so much for listening to this episode with Keith! I've enjoyed mixing his music, and I hope that you can glean some good insights out of this episode. Thanks! CHAPTERS 0:00-Intro / his testimony 7:10-Involvement of Scripture 8:15-My personal salvation testimony 11:42-How he...
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Electronic Music vs. Conservative Christian Values – Mark Zacharias
Episode #30 Mark is an amazing friend and musician, and connecting with him over electronic music has been nothing but a blessing. Especially in the second half of this video, we wrangle with the tension between the possibilities of EDM and the tradition of Conservative Christian music…
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True Beauty in Music – Isaiah Richter
Episode #28 Isaiah is a young, powerhouse, prolific violinist and composer who has high standards and deep thoughts. This was a lengthy episode, so for your context, the first hour breaks down his work, and the second hour dives into some broader philosophy, so you can do with that what you will....
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Sound of Music & Sight and Sound – Megan Smith
Episode #27 Megan's passion for singing and acting is contagious. She's got a ton of life and joy in what she does and this conversation talking through Sound of Music, Sight and Sound, and her story as a whole was so enjoyable to have. I hope you enjoy as well! Thank you for listening! CHAPTERS...
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Opera and Its Progression – Paul Niu
Episode #26 Paul is a phenomenal operatic singer who came to America when he was 12. His thoughts of the genre as a whole and his transition between styles was a fascinating conversation and I hope you enjoy it as well! CHAPTERS 0:00-Intro 0:30-How we met / acting 3:28-His story 13:40-Embassy to...
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Christian Rap & Hip-Hop vs. Conservative Christian Values – Serge Privert
Episode #25 The controversy of this topic can be felt among many circles regardless of which side you land on. I felt this conversation was an immense blessing with a fantastic end goal of how the church can still rally around the Gospel and Jesus Christ. I couldn't have spoken with anyone better...
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Genre Vocal Perspectives – Josiah Sayer
Episode #24 I loved digging into Josiah's experience and getting to know his perspective on vocal technique. I hope you enjoy this episode! CHAPTERS 0:00-Intro 0:34-Story of getting into music 7:48-Switching major nuances 9:40-Growing in music / singing technique 14:05-The value of specializing...
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Seeking God – Ethan Hansen
Episode #23 Ethan is one of my best friends and this conversation was a long time coming. In this episode, there are many memories and points I hope to never forget, and I'm grateful our words can be immortalized here. :) Thank you, and enjoy! CHAPTERS 0:00-Intro 0:20-Ethan’s story seeking God...
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Obsessing Over Your Craft Right - Estevão Gonçalves
Episode #22 Enjoy this conversation with Estevão Gonçalves! 10/10 convo. His perspective on growth in skill and having a correct mindset toward God is incredible and I hope it is a blessing to you. CHAPTERS 0:00-Intro 0:15-The level it takes to be happy with an instrument 1:15-Getting serious…
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Vocal Setbacks and Serving Better – Christian Vernon
Episode #21 Christian and I talk about how he got into music, using our gifts for God, and his health journey. I hope you enjoy this episode, and if you're a musician and want to come on this podcast to share your story, feel free to email me at [email protected]. CHAPTERS 0:00-Intro...
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Musical Style Equals Attitude — Ben Everson
Episode #20 Ben Everson is an evangelist/musician whose purpose is to encourage God's people via music and preaching. This conversation felt very real, genuine, and insightful into another way of looking at music as a whole and our approach to it. I'm very grateful he was willing to be a guest on...
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Military to Movies — Marshall Teague
Episode #19 Marshall Teague has an extremely diverse portfolio in his acting career from Roadhouse, to Walker Texas Ranger, to other familiar action movies, as well sci-fi and meaningful dramas. It was a privilege to dive into his mind and experiences to glean from his wealth of knowledge.…
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Art and God's Calling — Dave Russell
Episode #18 Dave Russell is the lead graphic at OtterBox and has served exclusive graphics to clients such as Target, AT&T, Verizon, Real Tree, NFL, Disney, Marvel, Pixar, and Lucas Film. He also has a passion project on YouTube and Instagram as a custom toy creator. This was an inspiring...
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Scoring Her First Film — Rachel Williams
Episode #17 Rachel Williams is a film/video game composer who loves the Lord, and I hope this episode encourages you to keep seeking Him as you pursue your dreams!
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Overcoming OCD — Eliana Shannon
Episode #16 An incredible testimony! Please check out her music by looking up Eliana Shannon. CHAPTERS 0:00 - Intro 1:00 - OCD vs. misconceptions, having OCD as a Christian 7:20 - When God’s answer is no 10:03 - Overcoming through music 14:23 - Letting friends in on the struggle 17:10 - Spiritual...
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Diversifying Ventures — Jonathan Ivey
Episode #15 Jonathan Ivey is a man of many hats that spins many plates, but deeper than that he is a man that wants to serve God and serve others. As he grows he helps others to grow with him. We talk about entrepreneurship, leadership, writing Biblical music, and ultimately, help answer the...
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Pros of the Home Studio — Olivia Wentworth
Episode #14 Olivia and I met when during college I heard her performing a song she wrote called, "The Love of Christ." I found her afterwards and mentioned I'd love to produce that song! It's now out on Spotify under Olivia Wentworth. This conversation was such a blessing as it felt relatable...
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Music Origins and Purpose — Anna Overton
Episode #13 Anna Overton is an incredible singer with a really fun personality, and in this conversation we cover from music philosophy to worship and serving God with our gifts. There's so many gold nuggets in this episode and I'm excited to share it with you guys! Topics: Worship, Music…
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10,000 Hours of Guitar — Bob Murray
Episode #12 10,000 hours is what it’s said it takes to master any skill. My dad did it. After documenting a six year commitment at the age of 55, he executed and reached his life cumulative total goal of practicing guitar 10,000 hours. In this episode we explore the story, the challenges, and the...
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Investing in Music Students — Thomas Molina
Episode #11 Thomas Molina is a high school band teacher who absolutely loves his students, and one of the best ways to summarize this episode is with his band room creed: We encourage, we laugh, we pray, we edify, we're a family. Music is about connection and I admire people like Thomas that use…
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Synesthesia — Megan Murray
Episode #10 Megan Murray is my lovely wife who is currently senior in college studying studio art, looking to get her masters, and working towards building a brand based off a neurological phenomenon she experiences known as synesthesia. It combines music, art, and people, and in this episode she...
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Prideful vs. Humble Motivation — Telondra Reynolds
Episode #9 Telondra Reynolds is an incredible songwriter with genuinely humble spirit and a heart to serve others through her music. We discuss her first official release, Dandelion Dreams, followed the EP she is currently working on, her journey with music and God, and the challenging landscape…
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Electronic Music — Stephen Roy
Episode #8 Stephen Roy is a good friend who specializes in singing vocals, but also has a passion for producing electronic music. This was such a fun and enjoyable conversation as we simply carried on our long running discussion over electronic music, favorite song playlists, and most importantly...
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The Morality of Music (Part 2) — Daniel Gowans
Episode #7 Daniel Gowans is a senior in college studying percussion, who I have the opportunity to interact with on a regular basis. This is part two of a two part episode series, where we dive into Daniel’s thoughts on the morality of music. I love the bottom line of this conversation, which is...
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The Morality of Music (Part 1) — Daniel Gowans
Episode #6 Daniel Gowans is a senior in college studying percussion, while composing and being well versed in a variety of instruments. This is part one of a two part episode series where we dive into Daniel’s thoughts on the morality of music. This episode, while not as music driven, is...
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Meaning Behind Music — Lucas Marotti
Episode #5 Lucas Marotti is studying for his MBA here in Florida, meanwhile owning a music production tutorial business back in his home country, Brazil.We discuss the Brazilian music, his business, his journey from law school to where he is now, and the meaning behind music. Due to technical...
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Studio vs. Live Audio Engineering — Michael Reynolds
Episode #4 Michael Reynolds is a live sound engineer who handles multi-million dollar equipment on a daily basis, delivering quality sound to thousands of people. We discuss the differences between his job in live sound and my job in studio recording, and I hope you walk away with a deeper...
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Beauty and Motivation in the Arts — Coda Owens
Episode #3 Coda Owens is an actor who has been in over 20 productions in the past 5 years, as well as a talented vocalist. We discuss the topics of beauty, authenticity in the arts, and doing your absolute best no matter what. I couldn't be more thrilled to see how far his drive takes him, and…
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Mental Health and Music – Malachi Rafael
Episode #2 Malachi Rafael is a friend that has always thought deeply and asked difficult questions, keeping an open mind and being willing to change. CHAPTERS 0:00 - Intro 0:39 - History 1:30 - Respected music artists (NF) 3:09 - Music and how it resonates 4:40 - What it means to be vulnerable...
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Violin and Masterpieces — Isaiah Richter
Episode #1 Isaiah Richter is an amazing young and driven musician, specializing in violin and I'm thrilled to have him as the first guest on this podcast. I know he will go far in life, and it's a privilege to capture this moment in his journey. CHAPTERS 0:00 - Intro 0:30 - How we met 1:18 -...
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