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Song Revolution Podcast – Season 3

Hosts: John Chisum

Episode Title: MADALYN ROSE: Forgiveness, Faith, and Finding Your Voice

Episode Summary:
In this heartfelt episode of Song Revolution, host John Chisum sits down in Moab, Utah, with emerging singer-songwriter Madalyn Rose to talk about her journey through personal loss, rebuilding her life, and finding healing through songwriting. From her Montana roots to worship leading in Colorado, Madalyn shares how grief, forgiveness, and faith have shaped both her music and her outlook on life.

The conversation dives deep into the stories behind her songs, including “See What Grows,” a reflection on the power of letting go, and “Who You Leave Behind,” written for her church’s legacy series. With honesty and warmth, Madalyn recounts pivotal moments—like singing with Allen Stone at the Heaven on Earth Festival—that affirmed her calling and opened unexpected doors.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

How personal tragedy can shape songwriting and deepen artistry

Why forgiveness is key to emotional and spiritual freedom

The backstory of “See What Grows” and “Who You Leave Behind”

How to stay open to God’s leading in creative and personal decisions

The role of community and connection in sustaining an artist’s journey

Why saying “yes” to small promptings can lead to life-changing moments

Key Topics and Highlights:

• Navigating the loss of her mother and the breakdown of her marriage in the same season
• Choosing forgiveness over bitterness and the spiritual transformation it sparked
• The inspiration and meaning behind “See What Grows”
• How a leap of faith at the Heaven on Earth Festival led to performing with Allen Stone
• Balancing worship leading, songwriting, and motherhood
• The story of receiving a dream guitar through an unexpected act of generosity
• Trusting God to weave together opportunities and connections in His timing

Quotes from the Episode:

“Forgiveness is the only path to freedom we have.”
“I didn’t mean it when I said it, but the Lord started doing a work in my heart.”
“God saved me from building up walls.”

Final Takeaway:
Your story, no matter how painful, can become a song that touches others. By choosing forgiveness, staying tenderhearted, and following God’s quiet nudges, you open the door for beauty to grow from brokenness.

Resources & Links:

Follow Madalyn Rose on Instagram: @iammadalynrose

Listen to Madalyn’s music on Spotify & Apple Music under Madalyn Rose

https://linktr.ee/madalynnrosemusic

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