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Heard It On The SharkBullwhip Ballard talks UWA WrestlingIn this episode, Melinda chats with Corinth-local UWA Wrestler Trevor "Bullwhip" Ballard about his journey into wrestling and tips for how he broke into the sport.Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis
and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. HEARD IT ON
THE SHARK is a weekly interview show that airs every Tuesday at 11 am on
the shark 102.3 FM radio station based in Ripley, MS and then is
released as a podcast on all the major podcast platforms. You’ll hear
interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are
maki...2025-04-1513 min
Collecting COVID: Oral HistoriesProfessor John Bell (part one)Georgina Ferry interviews Sir John Bell, Regius Professor of Medicine, 22 February 2022. Topics discussed include (00:00:18) JB's early interest and training in medicine, work with Sir David Weatherall, studies as Rhodes Scholar at Oxford and Stanford and later work at Oxford including as Nuffield Chair of Medicine and Regius Professor of Medicine; (00:01:10) interest in the mechanisms of different diseases and molecular medicine; (00:02:12) the evolution and expansion of medicine at Oxford; (00:07:05) involvement in public and national bodies, including the Academy of Medical Sciences, the Office for Strategic Coordination of Health Research, Roche and work with David Cooksey; (00:12:44) nomination as Life Sciences Champion for...2022-11-0249 min
Stronger VoicesS2E2: bodieMeet 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 Melinda May - two singer-songwriters with hearts for God - who talk with our favorite artists about faith, music, and life.We encourage you to connect with us:Stronger Voices on Instagram (@strongervoicespodcast)https://www.instagram.com/strongervoicespodcast/bodie on...2021-08-0353 minStronger VoicesS2E1: grayThe 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 much more.Thank you for listening to Stronger Voices! We are Trevor Knight and Melinda May - two singer-songwriters with hearts for God - who talk with our favorite artists about faith, music, and life. We encourage you to...2021-07-201h 22Stronger Voices#29 - What NOT to Do Before Coming to JesusLearn 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) Beginning of our discussion on Job Chapter 9 (5:31) Reading of Job 9:1-15 (7:09) The striking humility of Job (9:21) How the Old Testament foreshadows the works of Jesus (10:11) We are righteous before God because of Jesus (13:47) Why you don't have to live in guilt or shame (19:50) There is fre...2020-09-1229 minStronger Voices#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 (5:05) More lessons from a life of performing live (6:39) The value in living like an "underrower" or a "fullback" (14:13) "Those who humble themselves will be exalted" (20:08) Finding fulfillment in simple, honest work (23:10) The only way people become friends (24:26) Humans were meant to work together towards common goal...2020-09-0534 minStronger Voices#27 - How God Redirects Us + Running Laps in Your UnderwearSometimes 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 (12:56) Correction can be painful (16:10) Sometimes God just moves bad things out of the way (18:49) How your experiences can help others (21:35) Childhood memories from back-to-school season (24:00) Why Trevor used to run laps around his house in his underwear (26:20) How Melinda reasoned her way out of going to school (29...2020-08-2936 minStronger Voices#26 - God's #1 Ask of UsGod 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 (11:02) Intro to our discussion on serving God with a whole heart (14:57) How the Old and New Testaments are often directly linked (16:27) God wants your HEART and your EFFORT (18:39) Visualizing God's desire for your heart through the example of a relationship (20:54) It's ok to pray for increase...2020-08-2236 minStronger Voices#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 band (3:06) Audio snippet of Melinda playing an early version of Makeup with her band (6:16) How the bass line was invented (6:31) Audio snippet of writing the first verse and chorus (9:30) Clip of a live performance of Makeup with the band (12:12) How the song was finally pro...2020-08-1836 minStronger Voices#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 experience turned into a song (5:13) Melinda spurred Trevor to finish writing the song (7:57) Audio snippet of Trevor performing IDB live (10:29) Trevor's favorite lyrics in the song (10:52) 2nd audio snippet of Trevor performing IDB live (14:23) How the song was recorded (15:22) Trevor's favorite part of the song (#backstre...2020-08-0830 minStronger Voices#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 music producer (10:39) Shoutout to JL Studios for their amazing work (12:56) Discussion on God's desire to support those who love Him (14:49) God is alive and working right now (21:21) Making God the captain of your "today" is powerful and freeing (23:32) The pizza and coffee conundrum of No...2020-08-0533 minStronger Voices#22 - What the Shortest Book of the Bible Says about Authority, Humility, and LoveWe 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 Spirit leads you to act with both authority and love (7:01) God wants us to love Him "out of our own free will" (10:29) Giving someone a choice is an act of love (12:24) You can have full confidence in God's plan while not knowing exa...2020-07-2528 minStronger Voices#21 - The Lessons Found on One Page of the Bible, Plus Polka-Dotted DrapesJude 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 to have, and He will take care of it (12:41) Advice on showing mercy in different ways (15:43) Finding fault is not of God / The power of the tongue (21:00) Jesus will present you blameless before God! (24:07) Heated discussion on polka-dotted drapes and starfish (28:44) 2020-07-1135 minStronger Voices#20 - Living a Convicted Life, Finding Joy, and Cutting PineapplesWe 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 everything (16:31) Things guided by the Holy Spirit flow (19:56) When things go wrong, it doesn't necessarily mean we're on the wrong path (23:37) Joy lies in God, and enjoyable things aren't always bad (25:55) Positive aspects of being in quarantine (31:22) // You're about to hear two NYC artists discus...2020-06-2737 minStronger Voices#19 - "What Is My Purpose?" + Sea MonstersWhat 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 answers "what is my purpose?" (15:07) It's ok not to know what your individual purpose is (20:44) How to live a purposeful life (23:29) God is ready to receive you - go to Him! (26:16) Intense discussion on sea creatures (29:39) // You're about to hear two NYC artists discus...2020-05-3037 minStronger Voices#18 - Humility, Tough Times, and Sports BettingWhat 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 time Melinda almost quit music (12:39) When God humbled Trevor through sports (15:12) How God can teach you things (21:27) Obscure activities we wish we could do (23:55) Melinda is great at skiing despite never trying it (25:46) // You're about to hear two NYC artists discus...2020-05-2331 minStronger Voices#17 - David's Heart, a Mysterious Naked Man, and College Glory DaysWe 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 necessarily sinful to have bad thoughts (8:47) God says it is good to seek rewards (14:13) Why Jesus talks so much about money (19:47) The "Easter egg" of the mysterious naked man in Mark (21:10) The Bible is a story of people and adventures (27:57) Why the Bible is...2020-05-1643 minStronger Voices#16 - The Personalities of the Bible, Answered Prayers, and the Joy of Lifting Heavy ObjectsWho 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 the personalities of the Bible (14:21) The authors and characters of the Bible were real people (16:20) Example: the personality of Paul (18:22) Why the people of the Bible motivate us (26:11) What we think Jesus was like as a person (27:23) Legalism and criticizing other people's faith (33:20) Why no sinner is "too far...2020-05-091h 00Stronger VoicesSV Clip - What the Bible Says vs. What People SayPeople 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. // Stronger Voices on Instagram (@strongervoicespodcast) https://www.instagram.com/strongervoicespodcast/ Melinda May on Instagram (@melindamaymusic)https://www.instagram.com/melindamaym... Melinda May on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/1JXkuENRW...2020-05-0202 minStronger VoicesSV Clip - Having Access to GodHere'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 Voices. // Stronger Voices on Instagram (@strongervoicespodcast) https://www.instagram.com/strongervoicespodcast/ Melinda May on Instagram (@melindamaymusic)https://www.instagram.com/melindamaym... Melinda May on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/1...2020-05-0201 minStronger Voices#15 - Who God Chooses, the Story of David, and the Downsides of Being a PirateWhat 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 amazing things (20:13) Why David was a "man after God's own heart" (26:22) How we think of silly questions (34:21) What impossible fantasy worlds we would like to live in (35:38) How we would invest $1 million (40:03) // You're about to hear two NYC artists discuss...2020-04-2549 minStronger VoicesSV 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 (@strongervoicespodcast) https://www.instagram.com/strongervoicespodcast/ Melinda May on Instagram (@melindamaymusic)https://www.instagram.com/melindamaym... Melinda May on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/1JXkuENRWeDlyWf8x66zCK Trevor Knight on Instag...2020-04-2201 minStronger VoicesSV 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 (@strongervoicespodcast) https://www.instagram.com/strongervoicespodcast/ Melinda May on Instagram (@melindamaymusic)https://www.instagram.com/melindamaym... Melinda May on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/1JXkuENRWeDlyWf8x66zCK Trevor Knight on Instagram (@trevorjknight)https://w...2020-04-2203 minStronger Voices#14 - From Notebook to Streaming Platform: How a Song Is MadeThe 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) Step 2: editing and performing the song (17:52) Step 3: Pre-production (Trevor is a nerd) (23:47) Step 4: Production (building the instrumental) (36:20) Recording vocals (45:09) Mixing and mastering (53:55) Step 5: Distribution - getting the song out there (59:08) Our least favorite songs of all time (1:03:52) Strong opinions on Nickelback (1:08:47...2020-04-181h 12Stronger VoicesSV Clip - Jesus Was HumanJesus 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 Instagram (@strongervoicespodcast) https://www.instagram.com/strongervoicespodcast/ Melinda May on Instagram (@melindamaymusic)https://www.instagram.com/melindamaym... Melinda May on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/1JXkuENRWeDlyWf8x66zCK 2020-04-1401 minStronger VoicesSV Clip - A "Personal" GodThe 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 Voices. // Stronger Voices on Instagram (@strongervoicespodcast) https://www.instagram.com/strongervoicespodcast/ Melinda May on Instagram (@melindamaymusic)https://www.instagram.com/melindamaym... Melinda May on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/1JXkuENRWeDlyWf8x66zCK 2020-04-1302 minStronger VoicesSV 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 Voices. // Stronger Voices on Instagram (@strongervoicespodcast) https://www.instagram.com/strongervoicespodcast/ Melinda May on Instagram (@melindamaymusic)https://www.instagram.com/melindamaym... Melinda May on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/1JXkuENRWeDlyWf8x66zCK2020-04-1213 minStronger VoicesSV Clip - What We Celebrate on EasterWhy 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 (@strongervoicespodcast) https://www.instagram.com/strongervoicespodcast/ Melinda May on Instagram (@melindamaymusic)https://www.instagram.com/melindamaym... Melinda May on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/1JXkuENRWeDlyWf8x66zCK Trevor Knight on Instagram (@trevorjknight)https...2020-04-1201 minStronger Voices#13 - The Resurrection: What the Bible Says and What It Means to UsHow 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 projects (0:37) Context of our discussion on the Resurrection (3:58) Why the four Gospels tell slightly different stories of the Resurrection (6:25) Discussion about "three days and three nights," Good Friday, and Easter Sunday (15:05) Importance of focusing on what the Bible actually s...2020-04-101h 11Stronger VoicesSV Clip - Keep Your ConfidenceWhen 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) https://www.instagram.com/strongervoicespodcast/ Melinda May on Instagram (@melindamaymusic)https://www.instagram.com/melindamaym... Melinda May on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/1JXkuENRWeDlyWf8x66zCK Trevor Knight on Instagram (@trevorjknight)https://www.instagram.com/trevorjknight 2020-04-0701 minStronger Voices#12 - A Godly Mindset, Earthly Distractions, and Bumper CarsHow 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 having a godly mindset (14:44) The story of Balaam and focusing on earthly things (18:49) God's plan for you is good (23:49) The story of Ruth and choosing love (28:25) God will provide; He will not forsake you (31:37) The dumbest ways we have ever hurt ourselves...2020-04-0448 minStronger VoicesSV 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 1:7Clip 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) https://www.instagram.com/strongervoicespodcast/ Melinda May on Instagram (@melindamaymusic)https://www.instagram.com/melindamaym... Melinda May on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/1JXkuENRWeDlyWf8x66zCK Trev...2020-04-0303 minStronger Voices#11 - Free Will, God's Promises, and Why Pink Isn't a Real ColorWhat 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 people to stand up, God's perfect timing (20:36) God's promises that never fail (24:01) How to hear what God is saying in the first place (33:34) What "free will" is and why it's important (38:53) Why Christianity is a team sport (46:26) Silly thought experiment with col...2020-03-281h 09Stronger Voices#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) Examples of God's love in Jesus' life (26:51) God's love is personal, action-based, and radical (31:46) Why we are called to love in a similar way (34:36) God's command of radical forgiveness (40:35) The importance of God taking human form (43:36) Why you must read the Bible (46:03) Silly question time...2020-03-161h 05Stronger Voices#9 - Courage, Fear, and an Ancient GeniusWhere 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 "walk with your head held high" (12:43) What "faith" is and the power of it (16:23) Verse from Hebrews that encouraged Melinda (25:10) Things God does and does not promise (28:00) What happens when you look for fulfillment in earthly things (33:06) Fear does not come from God (38...2020-02-291h 12Stronger Voices#8 - The "God of Processes," Bad Audio Engineers, and Weeping in Your CarSometimes 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 all-night recording session event (12:50) Putting yourself in positive environments (19:37) The different gifts of writing music (20:34) The fear of translating ideas into reality (27:08) Apathy, delaying projects, and purpose (30:14) How God moved Melinda to New York (35:40) Discerning answers to prayer (39:27) The "God of Processes" (46:12) God likes to be asked (50:57) ...2020-02-151h 02Stronger VoicesSV 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 hear two NYC artists discuss how to pursue God, music, and a fulfilling life. This is Stronger Voices. // Stronger Voices on Instagram (@strongervoicespodcast) https://www.instagram.com/strongervoicespodcast/ Melinda May on Instagram (@melindamaymusic)https://www.instagram.com/mel...2020-02-1303 minStronger VoicesSV Clip - Authenticity and Showing the Real YouUnimpressed 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 Voices. // Stronger Voices on Instagram (@strongervoicespodcast) https://www.instagram.com/strongervoicespodcast/ Melinda May on Instagram (@melindamaymusic)https://www.instagram.com/melindamaym... Melinda May on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/1JXkuENRWeDlyWf8x66zCK Trevor Knight on Instagram (@trevorjkn...2020-02-0603 minStronger VoicesSV 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 (@strongervoicespodcast) https://www.instagram.com/strongervoicespodcast/ Melinda May on Instagram (@melindamaymusic)https://www.instagram.com/melindamaym... Melinda May on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/1JXkuENRWeDlyWf8x66zCK Trevor Knight on Instagram (@trevorjknight)https://www.instagram...2020-02-0403 minStronger Voices#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" and ruffling feathers (14:55) Where fulfillment comes from (19:52) Melinda's thoughts on spoken song intros (21:32) The current culture of craving authenticity (24:57) Trevor's thoughts on spoken song intros (29:18) Our worst shows ever / sound system issues (33:56) Connecting with the audience (43:35) Is music for the artist or the audience? (49:18) When Trevor started w...2020-01-311h 02Stronger VoicesSV Clip - From Wall Street to Indie ArtistHow 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) https://www.instagram.com/strongervoicespodcast/ Melinda May on Instagram (@melindamaymusic)https://www.instagram.com/melindamaym... Melinda May on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/1JXkuENRWeDlyWf8x66zCK Trevor Knight on Instagram (@trevorjknight)https://www.instagram.com/trevorjknight Trevor...2020-01-2905 minStronger VoicesSV Clip - Why I'm a SongwriterHow 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) https://www.instagram.com/strongervoicespodcast/ Melinda May on Instagram (@melindamaymusic)https://www.instagram.com/melindamaym... Melinda May on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/1JXkuENRWeDlyWf8x66zCK Trevor Knight on Instagram (@trevorjknight)https://www.instagram.com/trevorjknight Trevor...2020-01-2902 minStronger Voices#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 left his job (16:00) Separating yourself from your music + brand (19:23) The prospect of writing songs for other artists (32:30) The feeling you get from writing songs (37:35) Giving songs away vs. keeping them for yourself (40:45) Things we did last year that we won't do this year (47:59) 2020-01-281h 03Stronger VoicesSV Clip - The Wrong ConversationSometimes 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 Instagram (@strongervoicespodcast) https://www.instagram.com/strongervoicespodcast/ Melinda May on Instagram (@melindamaymusic)https://www.instagram.com/melindamaym... Melinda May on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/1JXkuENRWeDlyWf8x66zCK Trevor Knight on Instagram (@trevorjkn...2020-01-2804 minStronger VoicesSV Clip - The Importance of Showing UpThe 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 (@strongervoicespodcast) https://www.instagram.com/strongervoicespodcast/ Melinda May on Instagram (@melindamaymusic)https://www.instagram.com/melindamaym... Melinda May on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/1JXkuENRWeDlyWf8x66zCK Trevor Knight on Instag...2020-01-2801 minStronger VoicesSV 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 (@strongervoicespodcast) https://www.instagram.com/strongervoicespodcast/ Melinda May on Instagram (@melindamaymusic)https://www.instagram.com/melindamaym... Melinda May on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/1JXkuENRWeDlyWf8x66zCK Trevor Knight on Instag...2020-01-2810 minStronger Voices#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 (11:25) The importance of showing up (15:10) Things holding Trevor and Melinda back / personality traits (21:20) Learned behaviors / improvement (36:00) Melinda on worrying about things (40:15) Habits for spending time with God (43:32) Discernment and hearing God's voice (49:48) Prayer / God using imperfect people (1:01:18) Music industry practices that Trev and...2020-01-271h 16Stronger VoicesSV Clip - What It Means When Your Plans FailWhat 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) https://www.instagram.com/strongervoicespodcast/ Melinda May on Instagram (@melindamaymusic)https://www.instagram.com/melindamaym... Melinda May on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/1JXkuENRWeDlyWf8x66zCK Trevor Knight on Instagram (@trevorjknight)https://www.instagram.com/trevo...2020-01-2702 minStronger VoicesSV Clip - Performance BlundersNot 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) https://www.instagram.com/strongervoicespodcast/ Melinda May on Instagram (@melindamaymusic)https://www.instagram.com/melindamaym... Melinda May on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/1JXkuENRWeDlyWf8x66zCK Trevor Knight on Instagram (@trevorjknight)https://www.instagram.com/trevorjknight Trevor...2020-01-2702 minStronger Voices#4 - Confidence, Glory Days, and Epic FailsLearn 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 experience on The Tonight Show (19:00) Trevor's experience in collegiate rowing (23:20) Melinda's first serving job (27:00) Naming this season of your life (29:15) Big regrets (41:00) Making a fool of yourself / loving your audience (43:25) Having vs. faking confidence (49:00) Holiday traditions (53:45) // You're about to hear two NYC artists discuss how to pursue God, music, and a fulfilling life...2020-01-231h 00Stronger Voices#3 - Habits, Songwriting, and NYC Crash CourseWhat 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 least favorite things about New York (18:35) Trev's favorite and least favorite things about New York (22:52) Trev's recent songwriting process (28:00) Melinda on songs coming together (32:25) The importance of performing (33:30) Our bucket lists and music goals (37:13) // You're about to hear two NYC artists discuss how to pursue God, music, and a...2020-01-2340 min
Stronger Voices#2 - Inspiration, Resources, and JokerWhere 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 new songs (25:45) Writing things down / learning habits (28:15) Things Trevor is learning right now (36:09) Things Melinda is learning right now (40:45) What we are looking forward to in the next 12 months (46:45) // You're about to hear two NYC artists discuss how to pursue God, music, and a fulfilling life. This is Stronger Voices. 2020-01-1852 min
Stronger Voices#1 - Challenges, Careers, and Apocalypse YogurtIn our first ever podcast conversation, we delve into some challenging questions. The most difficult thing Trevor has ever done (1:25) The most difficult thing Melinda has ever done (4:45) Trevor talks about his new single, "Not That Kind of Guy" (12:30) Why Melinda is a musician (21:00) Trevor's previous career in Finance (30:50) Melinda's influences (39:11) Trev talks baseball (again) (44:55) Last meal before you die (48:40) // 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 (@stronger...2020-01-1756 min
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Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D. “Leap” aired...2019-07-2559 minLegends of S.H.I.E.L.D.: A Marvel Studios TV & Film Fan Podcast"Collision Course Part II" S6E9 Agents Of SHIELD Review (A Marvel Fancast) LoS291The Legends Of S.H.I.E.L.D. Director SP, Agent Lauren, and Agent Michelle discuss the Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D. season six ninth episode “Collision Course Part 2.”
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Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D. “Collision Co...2019-07-1857 minLegends of S.H.I.E.L.D.: A Marvel Studios TV & Film Fan Podcast"Collision Course Part I" S6E8 Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D. Review (A Marvel Fancast) LoS290The Legends Of S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent Haley, Agent Lauren, and Agent Michelle discuss the Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D. season six eighth episode “Collision Course, Part I.” The Agents also run down the Marvel news roundup and some great listener feedback.
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The Legends Of S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent Haley, Agent Lauren, and Agent Michelle discuss the Agen...2019-07-1129 minLegends of S.H.I.E.L.D.: A Marvel Studios TV & Film Fan Podcast"Toldja" S6E7 Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D. Review (A Marvel Fancast) LoS289The Legends Of S.H.I.E.L.D. Director SP and Agent Lauren discuss the Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D. season six seventh episode “Toldja.”
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The Legends Of S.H.I.E.L.D. Director SP and Agent Lauren discuss the Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D. season 6 seventh episode “Toldja.” The Agents debrief you on a fire breathing baker, the history of the name...2019-07-0456 minLegends of S.H.I.E.L.D.: A Marvel Studios TV & Film Fan Podcast"Inescapable" S6E6 Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D. Review (A Marvel Fancast) LoS288The Legends Of S.H.I.E.L.D. Director SP, Agent Michelle and Consultant Chris from Play Comics Podcast discuss the Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D. season six sixth episode “Inescapable.”
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The Legends Of S.H.I.E.L.D. Director SP and Agent Michelle discuss the Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D. season 6 fifth episode “The Other Thing.” The Agents debrief you on some unique theories on The Other Thing...2019-06-2036 min