Adventist Music
By Kahn Ellmers
Categories: Music
Adventist Musicians Stories Told One Piece At A TimeOn this podcast, host Kahn Ellmers explores the songs of Seventh Day Adventist Musicians. The Adventist Music Podcast showcases one song from each musician, and encourages people to support the next generation of musicians.Your support empowers Adventist Musicians and helps us equip the next generation. Give now.Connect with us:https://linktr.ee/AdventistMusicSubscribe now and Follow Adventist Music!
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Recent episodes
- Psalms 119 & Memorizing Scripture Through Song — Lady Abigail Imperio
Lady Abigail Imperio holds a doctorate in piano performance, but composition was never her training. During her own comprehensive exams, she couldn't get scripture to stick until she put it to music, and that discovery became a year-long project setting all 22 verses of Psalm 119 to song.In this…
- Should Church Musicians Be Paid? — Cleon Richardson
One of Cleon Richardson's students just spent £2,500 on a keyboard. He'll practice for years, haul it to church every Sabbath, and play for free. Meanwhile, the pastor preaching after him gets a salary. So here's the question the church keeps avoiding: should musicians be compensated?In this…
- "Adding Live Music to an Upper Class Experience" — Jonathan Ginn
What happens when a wedding violinist from the Gold Coast decides to show up at a petrol station in a suit and just start playing? For Jonathan Ginn, it turned into a viral series with over 17 million views, free tanks of fuel for strangers, and a $300 donation from a man who walked up…
- AI Music Production & The Future of Christian Music with Emmanuel Higgins
Emmanuel Higgins has created over 14,000 AI-generated songs. He's published 125 of them. And he'll tell you straight up — real artists are getting pushed off the shelf.In this episode, Emmanuel shares the story behind Advent AI, a platform built on Ellen White and Adventist pioneer writings, and…
- "Life Takes Time" & The Healing Power of Music — Lengwe
Lengwe is a doctor from Zambia. She wrote "Life Takes Time" during the pressure of her final year of medical school. She kept it to herself for three years before she finally recorded it, often heading straight to the studio after 24-hour hospital shifts.In this episode, she shares the story…
- Simple Tips to Transform Your Church's Sound — Andrew Camagay
Andrew is a classical violinist and self-taught audio engineer from Bangkok — and he's on a mission to help Adventist churches sound their best. In this episode, he walks us through a real church sound crisis he had to fix in under 48 hours, and shares why having great equipment is only half the…
- "Be Still" & Leading a Church Music Department - Michelle Alonzo
There is a BIG difference between playing music and leading a congregation to worship. In this episode, Michelle Alonzo shares the story behind her song "Be Still". It was written during COVID while navigating a deeply personal journey through miscarriage and infertility. She opens up and shares…
- "Ups and Downs" & What No One Tells You About University — Cheyna Ash
What do you do when your finances, your housing, and your health all fall apart at once — and you're the one leading worship? In this episode, Cheyna Ash shares the raw story behind her song "Ups and Downs," what she learned about praising God in the lowest moments, and why she believes the church…
- Free Studio & Opportunities for Adventist Musicians - Manna House Studio
It's a really good time to be a musician in the Seventh-day Adventist Church right now! In this episode, UK-based couple Tino and Natalie share the remarkable story of how they turned a garage into a fully free recording studio for Christian musicians — and how a message on radical generosity…
- "May This Storm": How A Better Covenant Turned Loss into a Full-Time Music Ministry
There is a massive difference between being a good musician and actually making a living doing music. In this episode, husband-and-wife duo Darby and Andrew Schultz (A Better Covenant) reveal how they survived losing their jobs and concert bookings as newlyweds during the pandemic. They share the…
- "All Things Work" & Learning Orchestration with Austin Harris
In this episode, we meet Austin Harris to explore his song "All Things Work," a powerful anthem based on Romans 8:28. Austin shares his background as a classically trained vocalist and pianist with a love for Jazz. He gives honest advice on the challenges of self-producing an album—from dealing…
- Sivasa Laupati - "Hold On", and Artist Communication Tips
In this episode, we meet Sivasa Laupati to explore the story behind his song, "Hold On." Sivasa opens up about the personal grief that launched his songwriting journey and the mental health challenges he has faced along the way. He challenges musicians to "listen to God" above the noise of the…
- Jalen Thomas on Artist Management, Mentorship, and "Faithful One"
Many independent artists try to do it all alone, but Jalen Thomas took a different path. In this episode, Jalen discusses the crucial role of artist development and management in launching his career. He shares how the team at Apex helped him professionalize his brand just as he was ready to give…
- How to Produce a Christmas Album, with Luis La Porte
Ever wondered what it takes to produce a full Christmas album? Luis La Porte pulls back the curtain in this practical episode. He discusses the 18-month journey of creating Born is the King, from selecting songs and hiring jazz bands to the intense schedule of filming eight music videos in one…
- The Story Behind "Cry Out to Jesus," with Jasmine Brann
Welcome! Our first guest of Season 5 is Jasmine Brann. She's a musician and educator based in Maryland, USA. She shares the story behind her song, "Cry Out to Jesus". Jasmine also details her ministry. She takes music to nursing homes and gives piano lessons to her students. You'll be inspired and…
- The Story of "Why Not?", with Two Little Fish - Episode 35
We're closing out Season 4 with a very special episode! For our grand finale, we're thrilled to introduce our first-ever guest host, Mayri Clark.Mayri sits down with Audrey and Stacey of the band Two Little Fish to discuss their song, "Why Not?". In our next season, we will be featuring more guest…
- The Story of "Count the Blessings" (Nap Pra Phon), with Pr. Dru - Episode 34
From a music-loving pastor's kid to a theology student on a mission, Andrew "Pr. Dru" shares his journey of faith and sound from Thailand. In this episode, he tells the powerful story behind his first officially released song, "Nap Pra Phon" (Count the Blessings), which was born from a season of…
- Bonus: Your Music Business Blueprint, with Keith Kirk
Keith Kirk has seen the music industry from the inside out. It started while attending the Caribbean Union College, which led him to work in metadata at Universal Music. Now, as the owner of Code Group Music, he's on a mission to professionalize the Adventist music scene.In this episode, Keith…
- The Story of "Psalms 23," with Felipe Paccagnella - Episode 32
From a noisy kid denting kitchen countertops in Brazil to a full-time music minister in the US, Felipe Paccagnella's life has always been filled with sound. He joins Kahn to share the story behind his peaceful and moving cover of "Psalms 23." Felipe also shares his passionate vision for the…
- The Story of "Gesù Bambino," with Reuben Hall - Episode 31
From skipping homework to compose on Sibelius at age 12 to arranging for acclaimed gospel groups, Reuben Hall's musical journey is one of passion and dedication. Now based in London, the arranger, composer, and violinist joins Kahn to share the story behind his beautiful instrumental of the…
- The Story of "Love," with Joshua Stewart - Episode 30
After wanting to quit music due to ridicule in high school, Joshua Stewart leaned on God and discovered a powerful story to tell. Now an award-winning artist and producer from The Bahamas, Joshua joins Kahn to share his journey of perseverance. He details the dark season that led to his powerful…
- The Story of "Peace of the Lord," with Luis La Porte - Episode 29
Luis La Porte, a fourth-grade teacher passionate about music ministry, joins Kahn to discuss his journey as a recording artist. He shares the powerful testimony behind his song, "Peace of the Lord," a track born from his struggles with depression and anxiety during the 2020 pandemic. Luis also…
- The Story of "The Mission," with Linus Wee of Loud Voice
Linus Wee, the lead producer at Loud Voice, joins Kahn to discuss his musical journey and the ministry behind their powerful music. In this special throwback episode, Linus shares the creative process behind the track, "The Mission," and how serving in church from a young age shaped his faith and…
- Welcome to the Adventist Music Podcast
A podcast for the community, by the community. The Adventist Music Podcast is a dedicated space to celebrate and support Seventh-day Adventist musicians - One Song Story at a time.. Hit play on the trailer, then hit subscribe.
- The Story Of "Call Me Blessed", by John Millea - Episode 27
John Millea joins Kahn to share how he brings life to Bible narratives and characters through music. In this episode, John shares about his track, "Call Me Blessed."Thank you for listening to Adventist Waves! I hope you enjoy this episode. Please share with me how it's impacted your life. I'd love…
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