In this episode of the Christian Music Industry Podcast, Rachel Panasyuk interviews Evan Norris, a senior designer at Elevation Worship and founder of Design Cycle. Evan shares his journey from growing up as a pastor's kid to discovering his passion for graphic design, eventually landing at Elevation Church where he's been on staff for nearly seven years. Listeners will gain insights into Evan's creative process, his experiences designing for major projects like Elevation Worship albums and youth events, and how he integrates his faith into his work. Evan also discusses the impact of AI on the ..read more

Many Christian artists fall into the trap of simply praying over a new song and releasing it without any real strategy or promotion. But is that the best approach to stewarding the gift of music? On this week's episode, Wisdom Moon and Rachel Panasyuk unpack the importance of combining prayer with diligent action when it comes to creating and releasing music. Tune in as they provide wisdom for artists on balancing spiritual disciplines with industry best practices for greater Kingdom impact. SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠On Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠On Spotify ..read more

Does the pursuit of perfection keep holding you back from releasing your music and making progress? On this week's episode, Wisdom Moon and Rachel Panasyuk tackle the crippling issue of perfectionism that plagues so many artists. Whether you're agonizing over every detail of your new single or terrified to post that first video, this engaging conversation will provide encouragement and insights to help you break free from the shackles of perfectionism. Don't miss this insightful episode! SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠On Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠On Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠All other p ..read more

This week on the Christian Music Industry podcast, Wisdom Moon tackles the controversial topic of whether independent artists in the early stages of their career should stop releasing music on Spotify and other streaming platforms. Joined by Rachel Panasyuk from Pure Mosaic Records, they dive deep into the rationale behind this advice and discuss practical strategies for building an authentic fanbase before investing heavily into releasing music. From leveraging social media and YouTube to gauging audience interest through covers and original snippets, Wisdom shares wisdom gained from over 17 ..read more

In the fast-paced world of the music industry, it's easy to get caught up chasing your big dreams and aspirations. You want that record deal, that hit song, that taste of success. But oftentimes, artists move too quickly, burning bridges and burning out in the process. In this insightful episode, we explore the importance of patience, steadiness, and building authentic relationships in your journey as a Christian artist. Don't miss out on this invaluable perspective! SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠On Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠On Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠All other platforms⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ CONN ..read more

In this episode, host Wisdom Moon sits down with veteran entertainment lawyer Kevin Kookogey, who has represented hundreds of artists, publishers, labels, and more over his 32-year career. Kevin shares the fascinating story of how he broke into the Nashville scene and landed his first major client, Newsboys, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the challenges of getting established. He goes on to deliver incredibly nuanced advice catered to today's music landscape - from typical label deal structures for new artists, to copyright and royalty considerations, to best practices for how churches s ..read more

On this episode, host Wisdom Moon talks with singer-songwriter Ben Compton about the inspiration behind his song "Mystery." Ben opens up about navigating seasons of uncertainty and walking in faith when God's path feels unclear - the place of mystery when you feel called to a new chapter but don't know where you're headed. He shares how "Mystery" captures those feelings of asking God to meet him in that unknown place and either provide clarity or peace in the midst of it. Ben also discusses blending his musical influences of country storytelling with gospel roots by using acoustic guitar yet i ..read more

In this episode, Wisdom explores the difference between striving out of fear versus putting in honest hard work while trusting God's timing. Wisdom shares how he believes striving often stems from the fear of missing out or not achieving certain milestones. In this thought-provoking episode, you'll be challenged to pause and reflect on areas where you may be striving instead of resting in faith. Tune in to hear a powerful perspective on letting go of forcing things to happen and finding peace by cultivating a strong work ethic anchored in trust. SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠On Apple Podcas ..read more

On this episode of the Christian Music Industry podcast, host Wisdom Moon sits down with singer-songwriter Amanda Janson. Amanda shares her incredible testimony of how she went from being a Broadway theater kid in New York City to becoming a follower of Jesus and pursuing a career in Christian music. You'll hear the fascinating story of how a random Starbucks run and a Chick-fil-A sandwich played a pivotal role in her coming to faith. Amanda also opens up about her family's move to Nashville and how winning an online singing competition hosted by Rixon Entertainment unexpectedly paved the way ..read more

On this week's episode of the Christian Music Industry Podcast, host Wisdom Moon continues his insightful "Behind the Song" series by welcoming back singer-songwriter Todd McVicker. Todd takes listeners behind the scenes of one of his powerful worship songs, sharing the unexpected creative journey that led to multiple unique versions being recorded. He provides an inside look at his artistic process of finding innovative ways to present songs with spiritual themes. Todd also teases some of the exciting new music he has in the works, hinting at experimentation with different instrumentation and ..read more