Christian Music Maker

Ep. 17 — 4 Myths I Had to Unlearn to Make a Living in Music

For nearly 30 years, I've been getting paid to make music, and for the last 20 years, it's been my full-time work. In this solo episode, I share four myths I had to unle

Ep. 16 — Worship Doesn’t Have to Sound the Same (with Steele Croswhite & Caleb Yetton)

In this episode of Christian Music Maker, Sam sits down with Steele Croswhite and Caleb Yetton from The Rock Music in Utah for a conversation about worship culture, authe

Ep. 15 — How to Book Your Own Shows Before the Big Breakthrough with Connor Flanagan

Christian hip hop artist Connor Flanagan joins Sam Hart for a practical and honest conversation about what it really looks like to build an artist career before the “big

Ep. 14 – You Never Know Who's Listening (The Song That's Discipling Perez Hilton)

What happens when a former skeptic and mocker of Christianity has a radical encounter with God in a hospital bed — and Christian music becomes part of his redemption stor

Ep. 13 – Jamie Jamgochian: God Told Me "You're Gonna Sing Again"

What do you do when the calling you were certain about… goes quiet? In this episode, Jamie Jamgochian shares the real story behind a career that looked like it was over—

Ep. 12 – Todd Smith (Selah) on People-Pleasing, Calling, and the Tour That Almost Made Him Quit

Todd Smith (Selah) shares the story behind his life, faith, and career—from growing up in the Congo to almost quitting music just two weeks into his first tour. We talk

Ep. 11 – Yancy walked away from a record deal—and it turned out sweeter than the dream

Yancy turned down a London record deal at 16, won a GMA competition right before a label said no, and accidentally became one of Christian music's most beloved artists —

Ep. 10 – You Are Not Your Music: A Conversation on Identity, Worth, and Belonging (with Bill Yuhasz)

What if your identity has slowly become tied to your success? For many Christian artists, songwriters, and producers — music becomes more than just a calling. It becomes

Ep. 9 – How to Stay Unjaded After 25 Years in Christian Music (with Stacey Willbur)

Stacey Willbur is a Nashville publishing veteran who has spent over 25 years championing artists and songwriters across both Christian and country music — with credits sp

Ep. 8 – Thomas Toner: Jelly Roll's Producer on Money, AI, and His Return to Christian Music

Thomas Toner is a Nashville-based producer and songwriter best known for his decade-long collaboration with Jelly Roll. In this conversation, Thomas gets honest about the

Ep. 7 - Aaron Shust on the Difference Between a Dream and a Calling

Many artists grow up believing their dream is their calling. But what if those two things aren’t the same? In this conversation with Aaron Shust, we talk about the diffe

Ep. 6 - Tony Wood: Why Success Never Satisfies (Even After 30 #1 Songs)

What does success actually feel like after 30+ #1 songs in Christian music? In this episode of the Christian Music Maker Podcast, legendary Nashville songwriter Tony Woo

Ep. 5 – Meredith Andrews on Emotional Healing & Staying Whole in Christian Music

In this conversation, worship leader Meredith Andrews shares her journey from a small-town church in North Carolina to becoming a prominent figure in the Christian music

Ep. 4 – Christian Music Marketing in 2026: Why Email, Text & YouTube Matter More Than Streams

In this conversation, Sam Hart and Matt Mundt explore the intricacies of digital marketing within the Christian music industry. They discuss the importance of balancing p

Ep. 3 – David Smallbone on the Countercultural Principles Behind for KING & COUNTRY

In this engaging conversation, David Smallbone shares his journey in Christian music, emphasizing the importance of mentorship, faith, and family support. He discusses th

Ep. 2 — John Waller Waited 15 Years for Success — and Almost Quit

John Waller waited 15 years for success in Christian music — and when it finally came, he almost quit. In this episode of Christian Music Maker, John Waller shares the u

Ep. 1 – Mike Weaver (Big Daddy Weave) on Success, Grief, and Finding God Again

In this engaging conversation, Mike Weaver, the lead singer of Big Daddy Weave, shares his journey through music, ministry, and personal loss. He reflects on the evolutio

Ep. 0 — Why This Podcast Exists (and Who It’s For)

In this FIRST episode of the Christian Music Maker podcast, host Sam Hart shares his vision for the show, emphasizing the importance of Christian music in today's world.