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Stronger Voices
by Trevor Knight and Melinda May
Trevor Knight and Melinda May - two singer-songwriters with hearts for God - talk with their favorite artists about faith, music, and life.
Episodes
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S2E2: bodie
Meet bodie: an artist Melinda has been following and listening to for years. In our chat, bodie delves into finding his calling as an artist, balancing music and family, and his new song about "breaking up" with depression. Thank you for listening to Stronger Voices! We are Trevor Knight and...
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S2E1: gray
The first EVER episode of SV that features a guest! Meet gray - an artist who popped onto Trevor's Discover Weekly playlist in early 2020. The three of us discuss the making of gray's recent album, how God has shaped our paths, the joys of falling in love, how a 9-5 fits into the artist life, and...
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#29 - What NOT to Do Before Coming to Jesus
Learn how Jesus fulfilled Old Testament prophesy to a T, and why you don't need to "fix yourself" before coming to the Lord. To skip around in the episode, please see the timestamps below: Melinda's song, Red Leather Head Turner, is out (0:45) Trevor's promo efforts involving pineapples (2:49)...
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#28 - The Solution to Any Technical Problem + Living Like an "Underrower"
This episode is teeming with true stories, valuable lessons, theories about life, and a few sports analogies. Give it a try. Beepity beep bop bow (0:24) Melinda's countless experiences with sound systems (1:30) Why basic science is helpful in life (4:05) The best solution to any technical problem...
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#27 - How God Redirects Us + Running Laps in Your Underwear
Sometimes we go astray, and sometimes God leads us back to the right path. What does that look like? Melinda's trendy style (0:24) God corrects those He loves (1:19) A verse God used to correct Melinda (4:10) How God radically redirected Trevor's career (7:44) The dark time Trevor went through...
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#26 - God's #1 Ask of Us
God wants your HEART. What does that mean? We discuss these ideas as well as reveal our ambitious music plans. What's so funny? (0:24) Our bold music release plans (2:13) God is always right (5:30) An example of God's perfect timing in Trevor's life (8:14) Trevor's opinion on the value of sports...
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#25 - Song Deep-Dive: "With My Makeup On"
We delve into Melinda's popular single, "With My Makeup On." Here's the story of how it was inspired, written, produced, and more. Intro to our discussion about Melinda's single "With My Makeup On" (0:24) Audio snippet of the chorus (2:17) How the writing of the song first began with Melinda's…
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#24 - Song Deep-Dive: "I Deserve Better"
We delve into Trevor's most recent single, "I Deserve Better." Here's the story of how it was inspired, written, produced, and more. Intro to our discussion about Trevor's single "I Deserve Better" (0:24) Audio snippet of the chorus (1:41) The experience that inspired IDB (2:23) How the real...
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#23 - Studio Adventures, God's Strong Support, and The Coffee Conundrum of NEPA
"For the eyes of the Lord move to and fro throughout the earth that He may strongly support those whose heart is completely His..." 2 Chronicles 16:9 About the recording of Melinda's new song "Yes Yes" (0:24) About the recording of Trevor's new song "Twists and Turns" (6:38) What makes a good…
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#22 - What the Shortest Book of the Bible Says about Authority, Humility, and Love
We unpack the pearls of wisdom in the shortest book of the Bible (featuring a super cool new intro and outro sequence). Our snazzy new intro (0:00) Update on our lives and music (0:48) How do you pronounce Philemon? We try our best (3:10) Quick description of the book of Philemon (5:22) The Holy...
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#21 - The Lessons Found on One Page of the Bible, Plus Polka-Dotted Drapes
Jude is a tiny, one-page book of the Bible - here's what we learned from it. Update on our lives and music (0:48) Intro to today's discussion on Jude (3:13) Faith is something that must be "contended" for (4:29) God's grace is not something you can feel with your senses (8:21) Judgment is God's…
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#20 - Living a Convicted Life, Finding Joy, and Cutting Pineapples
We discuss how to live life with conviction and joy. Who doesn't want that? Update on our lives and newly released music (0:40) Intro to today's discussion on Paul and conviction (6:59) How do we live life with conviction? (11:52) When you're convicted about Christ, you're convicted about...
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#19 - "What Is My Purpose?" + Sea Monsters
What is your purpose? We attempt to answer the question of all questions. Update on our lives and music (1:52) Intro to today's discussion on purpose (7:35) Quick plug for small group learning (9:15) Trevor is a nerd (12:27) Quote from Acts on staying steadfast in your purpose (13:36) Trev…
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#18 - Humility, Tough Times, and Sports Betting
What is humility, and how do you cultivate it? We delve into times God has humbled us. Update on our lives and music (1:10) Start of discussion on Luke - the humble being exalted (4:45) What is humility? (5:30) Humility is being obedient to God (7:10) Humility is putting yourself last (9:13) The...
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#17 - David's Heart, a Mysterious Naked Man, and College Glory Days
We discuss the appearance of some strange characters in the Bible: David's crazy heckler and a random naked man in Mark. Aaaand we talk about college. Update on our music and projects (0:28) Discussion on David's heckler in 2 Samuel (2:48) Why David is a man after God's heart (6:23) Why it's not...
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#16 - The Personalities of the Bible, Answered Prayers, and the Joy of Lifting Heavy Objects
Who were the people who actually wrote the Bible? What do answered prayers look like? Melinda does the intro (3:53) Update on our music and lives (Melinda takes over transitions today) (4:49) Our predictions about the world re-opening after the pandemic (9:32) Beautifully seamless transition into...
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SV Clip - Having Access to God
Here's how Jesus paved the way for you and I to talk to the creator of the universe. Clip from Stronger Voices #13 - The Resurrection: What the Bible Says and What It Means to Us // You're about to hear two NYC artists discuss how to pursue God, music, and a fulfilling life. This is Stronger...
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SV Clip - What the Bible Says vs. What People Say
People say many things about "how God works" - how do you know what to listen to? Clip from Stronger Voices #13 - The Resurrection: What the Bible Says and What It Means to Us // You're about to hear two NYC artists discuss how to pursue God, music, and a fulfilling life. This is Stronger Voices....
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#15 - Who God Chooses, the Story of David, and the Downsides of Being a Pirate
What kinds of people does God choose? Who is David and why is he important? Update on our musical endeavors (2:37) Discussion on David and what Trevor has learned (10:54) God helps those who He wants to help (13:27) The character and heart of David (17:58) God chooses the lowly and flawed for...
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SV Clip - Am I Good Enough?
God is waiting for you to say "yes" to Him. Clip from Stronger Voices #13 - The Resurrection: What the Bible Says and What It Means to Us // You're about to hear two NYC artists discuss how to pursue God, music, and a fulfilling life. This is Stronger Voices. // Stronger Voices on Instagram...
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SV Clip - Guilty Conscience?
How should you deal with shame? Clip from Stronger Voices #13 - The Resurrection: What the Bible Says and What It Means to Us // You're about to hear two NYC artists discuss how to pursue God, music, and a fulfilling life. This is Stronger Voices. // Stronger Voices on Instagram...
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#14 - From Notebook to Streaming Platform: How a Song Is Made
The full story of how a song goes from a floating idea to a clickable product streamed on your phone. Update on our podcast and music (2:27) The steps involved in getting a song on Spotify (7:11) Step 1: writing and finishing the song (8:13) Trev and Melinda's normal songwriting processes (16:09)...
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SV Clip - Jesus Was Human
Jesus was God, but He was also as fully human as you and I. Clip from Stronger Voices #13 - The Resurrection: What the Bible Says and What It Means to Us // You're about to hear two NYC artists discuss how to pursue God, music, and a fulfilling life. This is Stronger Voices. // Stronger Voices on...
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SV Clip - A "Personal" God
The creator of the universe refers to Himself as your "helper." Pretty cool, right? Clip from Stronger Voices #13 - The Resurrection: What the Bible Says and What It Means to Us // You're about to hear two NYC artists discuss how to pursue God, music, and a fulfilling life. This is Stronger…
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SV Clip - What We Celebrate on Easter
Why is the Resurrection a big deal? Clip from Stronger Voices #13 - The Resurrection: What the Bible Says and What It Means to Us // You're about to hear two NYC artists discuss how to pursue God, music, and a fulfilling life. This is Stronger Voices. // Stronger Voices on Instagram...
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SV Clip - Was Jesus Buried for 3 Days?
Jesus dies on Good Friday and is raised on Easter Sunday...but was buried for 3 days? Clip from Stronger Voices #13 - The Resurrection: What the Bible Says and What It Means to Us // You're about to hear two NYC artists discuss how to pursue God, music, and a fulfilling life. This is Stronger...
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#13 - The Resurrection: What the Bible Says and What It Means to Us
How did the Resurrection of Jesus unfold? Why is it important? ** The Resurrection story can be found in Matthew 26-28, Mark 14-16, Luke 22-24, and John 17-20. Open any Bible to about 2/3 the way through, and pick one or several. It will be worth the quick read ** Brief update on our music and...
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SV Clip - Keep Your Confidence
When trials come, you can't. shrink. back. Clip from Stronger Voices #9 - Courage, Fear, and an Ancient Genius // You're about to hear two NYC artists discuss how to pursue God, music, and a fulfilling life. This is Stronger Voices. // Stronger Voices on Instagram (@strongervoicespodcast)...
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#12 - A Godly Mindset, Earthly Distractions, and Bumper Cars
How do you adopt a godly mindset? What does God's plan for you look like? Update on our relocation and music (1:53) Funny Midwestern sayings (9:55) Where Melinda has been led to in scripture (11:20) Verse from Numbers - God is not like man, and his promises don't fail (12:29) The importance of...
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SV Clip - Fear Is Not from God
"For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline." 2 Timothy 1:7 Clip from Stronger Voices #9 - Courage, Fear, and an Ancient Genius // You're about to hear two NYC artists discuss how to pursue God, music, and a fulfilling life. This is Stronger...
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#11 - Free Will, God's Promises, and Why Pink Isn't a Real Color
What does "free will" mean, and why is it important? What promises has God made to you? Update on the state of the world, our music (0:52) What comes to mind when Melinda hears "Joshua" (12:33) Context of Joshua's story (14:44) Why Joshua should have been afraid but wasn't (16:05) The world needs...
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#10 - What Is Love?
What does "Jesus loves you" actually mean? What is "love" in the first place? Our newest song, "Not Anymore" (0:30) Recap of Trev's recent show (4:03) Melinda's upcoming music + releases (8:05) Beginning of discussion about "love" - what is it? (14:34) Why did Jesus exist and have to die? (17:23)...
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#9 - Courage, Fear, and an Ancient Genius
Where does fear come from and how should we handle it? Why does God talk so much about living courageously? Update on Melinda's current music (0:29) Update on Trevor's current music (2:36) Ideas vs. execution - which is harder? (6:20) The bible reading plan Trev is using (10:11) God wants you to...
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#8 - The "God of Processes," Bad Audio Engineers, and Weeping in Your Car
Sometimes God uses us in spite of our weaknesses, and sometimes He works incrementally over time. And sometimes audio engineers do a lackluster job. Recap of Trevor's recent show + audio engineer debacles (0:45) Melinda's reaction to Trevor's show (5:38) Bad audio engineer stories (7:12) Trevor's...
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SV Clip - Who Does God Choose?
Are you imperfect? Have you made mistakes? Do you ever think God just isn't for you? If you answered yes to those questions, God wants you. He uses the most imperfect people for incredible things. Clip from Stronger Voices #5 - Hearing God, Showing Up, and the "Faith Weeds" // You're about to…
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SV Clip - Authenticity and Showing the Real You
Unimpressed with glossy, retouched promotional material? We think that's a common feeling. Clip from Stronger Voices #7 - Live Show Stories, Audience Connection, and the "Haters" // You're about to hear two NYC artists discuss how to pursue God, music, and a fulfilling life. This is Stronger...
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SV Clip - The "Haters"
Is it actually good to have "haters"? Clip from Stronger Voices #7 - Live Show Stories, Audience Connection, and the "Haters" // You're about to hear two NYC artists discuss how to pursue God, music, and a fulfilling life. This is Stronger Voices. // Stronger Voices on Instagram...
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#7 - Live Show Stories, Audience Connection, and the "Haters"
How do you approach performing live? What were your best and worst experiences? Reaction to Melinda's recent performance (0:14) Turning point for Melinda in playing live (3:09) Trevor's thoughts on his upcoming show (9:34) Playing/writing music on guitar vs. piano (11:43) Thoughts on the "haters"...
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SV Clip - From Wall Street to Indie Artist
How did I end up here? Clip from Stronger Voices #6 - Life Transitions and the "Songwriter's High" // You're about to hear two NYC artists discuss how to pursue God, music, and a fulfilling life. This is Stronger Voices. // Stronger Voices on Instagram (@strongervoicespodcast)...
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SV Clip - Why I'm a Songwriter
How we feel about writing songs. Clip from Stronger Voices #6 - Life Transitions and the "Songwriter's High" // You're about to hear two NYC artists discuss how to pursue God, music, and a fulfilling life. This is Stronger Voices. // Stronger Voices on Instagram (@strongervoicespodcast)...
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#6 - Life Transitions and the "Songwriter's High"
How did we get to where we are? What does it feel like to write a song? Melinda's New Years resolutions (0:35) Trev's thoughts on New Years resolutions (4:40) A different view of projects (7:10) The highlights of Trevor's year / transition from Finance (9:20) How Trevor's life changed after he…
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SV Clip - The Wrong Conversation
Sometimes the most prominent conversation is simply the wrong one to have. Clip from Stronger Voices #5 - Hearing God, Showing Up, and the "Faith Weeds" // You're about to hear two NYC artists discuss how to pursue God, music, and a fulfilling life. This is Stronger Voices. // Stronger Voices on...
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SV Clip - The Importance of Showing Up
The best thing you can do to excel in your career? Just show up. Clip from Stronger Voices #5 - Hearing God, Showing Up, and the "Faith Weeds" // You're about to hear two NYC artists discuss how to pursue God, music, and a fulfilling life. This is Stronger Voices. // Stronger Voices on Instagram...
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SV Clip - Do You Hear God?
How do you hear God's voice? What do you do when you hear it? Clip from Stronger Voices #5 - Hearing God, Showing Up, and the "Faith Weeds" // You're about to hear two NYC artists discuss how to pursue God, music, and a fulfilling life. This is Stronger Voices. // Stronger Voices on Instagram...
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#5 - Hearing God, Showing Up, and the "Faith Weeds"
We tackle the questions of how to hear God's voice, how he uses imperfect people, and how best to progress your career. Trevor's competition experience in Miami (0:37) Melinda's theory on God and the ocean (6:02) Verse from Ezekiel on power and provision (9:22) Melinda on saying yes to things...
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SV Clip - What It Means When Your Plans Fail
What it does it mean when everything goes wrong? Clip from Stronger Voices #4 - Confidence, Glory Days, and Epic Fails // You're about to hear two NYC artists discuss how to pursue God, music, and a fulfilling life. This is Stronger Voices. // Stronger Voices on Instagram (@strongervoicespodcast)...
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SV Clip - Performance Blunders
Not every performance goes as planned. Clip from Stronger Voices #4 - Confidence, Glory Days, and Epic Fails // You're about to hear two NYC artists discuss how to pursue God, music, and a fulfilling life. This is Stronger Voices. // Stronger Voices on Instagram (@strongervoicespodcast)...
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#4 - Confidence, Glory Days, and Epic Fails
Learn about our biggest performance blunders on the road to building confidence. What "confidence" is and how to grow it (2:15) Confidence-building techniques (6:00) Trevor's open mic nightmares (7:10) Melinda on things going wrong (11:00) Feelings about performing live (13:45) Melinda's…
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#3 - Habits, Songwriting, and NYC Crash Course
What is the songwriting process like? What in the world is the "energy" of NYC that everyone talks about? Melinda May's new song (0:35) The last book Trevor read / establishing habits (4:20) Habits we are trying to start + stop (8:45) Creative streaks + inspiration (13:15) Melinda's favorite and...
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#2 - Inspiration, Resources, and Joker
Where does inspiration come from? How do you utilize it? What do our futures look like? Scary movies, “Joker” review (0:55) Favorite movies (4:35) Melinda’s most valuable resource (8:40) Trevor’s most valuable resource (13:05) Inspiration, discipline, and delegation (17:30) Starting and finishing...
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Trevor Knight and Melinda May - two singer-songwriters with hearts for God - talk with their favorite artists about faith, music, and life.
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