C. J. Murray Podcast

The Conscience and Music – Matt Robertson

Episode #36 For me, this conversation felt extremely informative and gave me more than enough to think about. I want to strive to educate my conscience to what honors God. Thank you so much for listening, and I hope you enjoy listening to Matt and I'd conversation!  CHAPTERS 0:00-Intro / mutual history 1:00-Background 2:40-What a music philosophy isn't / separating music and worship 8:45-Revering God 10:00-Worship affecting lifestyle / pride 14:50-Everything comes back to the cross 16:50-Separating sacred and secular / honoring God or not 20:10-Association debate / appealing to the conscience 24:20-Going back to the source 25:50-To reach a healthy music philosophy... (recovering extremist) 28:02-Personal testimony of music philosophy evolution 30:00-Educate your conscience (referee illustration) 35:00-On a sered conscience 36:55-Fear in educating the conscience 41:40-Putting the Bible first 43:20-Jesus is our example for giving things up 47:00-Tangled cord illustration for debates and conflict 50:27-People listen to respond, not understand / Jesus asking questions 54:30-God's children are free 57:40-The hardest conversations to have 58:40-What music is and how it operates 1:03:40-Our music fitting into the body of Christ / sanctification 1:06:38-On Owl City 1:10:08-Outro

Catapult City and Its Beginning – Joy Kyser

Episode #35 Joy is the lead singer for Catapult City, an Indie band based in Central Virginia. Hearing how the band came together and her role in it was such an honor to hear directly from her, and I'm so glad it could be captured in this conversation. I'm also thankful to her for the opportunity to be able to share pieces of my own story and share pieces of wisdom I've learned on my own journey. Check out their website at this link: https://catapultcity.framer.website [https://catapultcity.framer.website/] or look them up on Instagram! Thank you! CHAPTERS 0:00-Intro 1:22-Balancing day-job and music / getting into the band 3:50-Collaborative spirit / branding on band name 6:33-Meeting / doing something about your dreams 10:25-On live performing and improvement 12:50-Highlight moments performing 15:16-Experience, skill, and assumed assets 16:20-Growth in musicianship 18:08-Not giving credence to some feedback / band vs. solo 21:23-Bragging on the band 30:49-Prepping for tour 35:30-I've always known I'd do music / my story 38:36-The heartbreaking journey of business school 40:48-First memory of wanting to be on stage 42:20-Goal of podcast 42:50-My first live show 44:35-Enjoying the process 47:18-We're in the good ol' days / Echosmith / Hey Ocean 49:30-Industry trends in engineering details 51:40-Engineering rant 55:45-Benefits of being the lead singer 1:01:00-Fitting in as the right piece of the puzzle 1:03:30-Band branding 1:07:00-Outro / final thoughts

Overcoming the Fear to Start – Christina Kline

Episode #34 Hey! Check out created.creators on Instagram! This was an awesome conversation with Christina on starting new ventures we known we're called to. I hope it was as much a blessing to you as much as it was to me. CHAPTERS 0:00-Intro / her podcast 3:50-Her intro to art 8:15-Specializing vs. dreaming / God's plan 13:30-Critical commentators / know your lane 15:30-Why she started her podcast / ideas 19:10-Overcoming fear in doing something new 22:10-Failing to succeed 26:30-Being a creative control freak 28:06-Class project leading to the podcast 38:00-Christians online 43:40-On podcasts / building a legacy 46:50-Iron Man 1 as an example of failing to succeed 50:00-This podcast as an example of failing to succeed 52:50-People who give up too fast 54:00-Accumulation of skills (an example) 57:40-Mark Baral and the Creative Community Podcast 1:02:00-What I've known about my potential (burdens / regrets) 1:07:00-Music as an escape 1:08:50-Enjoying your craft (handling the burden) 1:11:00-Long term thinking 1:16:45-To my future kids / of my dad 1:21:00-My brother's encouragement 1:22:20-What people said to her on her future 1:26:30-Putting God in a box / the fear of man 1:29:25-How I feel about my future / Abraham 1:31:50-Prioritize God / reading the Bible / no filter 1:36:33-Scripture on investing 1:38:20-Do what you want, after... 1:40:00-On making the wrong decision 1:43:00-How God will speak to us and use our decisions  1:44:50-God's ultimate control and providence 1:47:43-Outro / final thoughts / encouragement to younger self

Networking as a Musician – Daniel Gowans

Episode #33 Daniel is a powerhouse multi-instrumentalist composer and it was a fantastic episode of him giving valuable tips and advice to music students looking to network and market their music. I hope you enjoy this episode! CHAPTERS 0:00-Intro / tips / networking 5:00-Relationships leading to opportunities 6:15-To students figuring out their niche/brand 10:40-Networking well 16:00-Premiering music 27:30-Passion for music/instruments 29:24-Expressing yourself / Jacob Collier 34:50-Go-to instruments 37:50-Jeff Henderson shoutout 39:50-Simplicity, branding, individuality 46:00-Charles Cornell 48:42-Fulfilling your purpose 50:20-A story of humility before God with music 55:00-Biblical examples of God's power and plan 1:02:45-Continued tips for networking for music students 1:13:55-Outro / final thoughts

Medical Challenges and Musical Perseverance – Alyssa Degarde

Episode #32 Alyssa's story of trusting God with her shoulder and carrying on with violin is absolutely incredible, and I hope you're as inspired as I was. Also I go into a rare condition I have, which I've never shared publicly. Please enjoy this episode! CHAPTERS 0:00-Intro 0:43-Getting into music 3:33-Violin over piano 4:13-Career trajectory 6:20-Challenges with violin 9:10-Performing variations 12:00-Group performance dynamic 15:00-Shoulder injury/story 22:50-Discussing spiritual nuances throughout 26:27-Big picture thinking / Job as an example 28:16-My medical condition / Lymphangiomatosis 34:30-Spiritual application / dealing with the fallout 36:52-Her music goals 42:00-Outro