Christian Music Industry Podcast

In this episode of the Christian Music Industry Podcast, Wisdom Moon sits down with singer, songwriter, and worship leader Jaime Jamgochian—a veteran of over 25 years in music ministry. From her classical and jazz roots to becoming the flagship artist at Centricity Music, Jaime shares how surrendering her dreams led to deeper purpose. She unpacks the journey from discovering Christ through Christian music at 21 to serving in local churches and leading worship with authenticity and heart. Jaime reflects on the industry pressures of chasing numbers, staying visible, and building a platform—and how she's learned to keep “the main thing the main thing.” Together, they discuss: * Navigating label deals and building a team * How to discern the right opportunities * Leading with character and humility * Challenges female artists face in the industry Jamie also gives us a sneak peek into her new book, releasing later this year. This is a rich and heartfelt conversation every Christian artist needs to hear. CONNECT WITH JAIME JAMGOCHIAN: jaimejam.com [https://www.jaimejam.com/] Jaime on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/jaimejamgochian] CONNECT WITH US: ⁠Christian Music Industry Podcast on YouTube⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@christianmusicindustry] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wisdom Moon on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/wisdommoon/] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lula Music Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://lulamusicgroup.com/] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lula Music Group on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/lulamusicgroup/] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Christian Music Industry Podcast on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/christianmusicindustry/] This episode is sponsored by Pure Mosaic Services, empowering Christian artists with tailored label services. Visit puremosaicservices.com [https://puremosaicservices.com/ ] to learn more about how they work with artists.

In this powerful episode of the Christian Music Industry Podcast, Wisdom Moon hosts a deep dive into the world of live performances for Christian artists with Jason and Skylar from Purpose Live. Founded in 2022, this innovative company is revolutionizing how artists approach their craft, focusing not just on technical skills, but on the profound art of connecting with an audience. Through personal stories, practical insights, and a passion for transformative storytelling, Jason and Skylar reveal the secret sauce of creating performances that don't just entertain, but truly touch people's hearts—breaking down the barriers between artist and audience to create moments of genuine emotional connection. CONNECT WITH PURPOSE LIVE: thepurposelive.com [https://www.thepurposelive.com/] CONNECT WITH US: Christian Music Industry Podcast on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@christianmusicindustry] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wisdom Moon on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/wisdommoon/] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lula Music Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://lulamusicgroup.com/] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lula Music Group on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/lulamusicgroup/] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Christian Music Industry Podcast on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/christianmusicindustry/]

In this heartfelt episode, host Wisdom Moon sits down with Christian artist and songwriter Nathan Sheridan for an intimate conversation about his remarkable life journey. In this episode, Nathan opens up about his challenging childhood marked by his parents' struggles with addiction, which ultimately led to him and his sister being raised by their grandparents in Louisiana. Nathan shares the profound impact of early family separation and loss, including a particularly devastating tragedy during his formative years. The conversation illuminates how God transformed personal tragedy into musical authenticity—a rare glimpse into the crucible that forged one of Christian music's most genuine voices. Industry veterans and fellow artists will find particular value in Nathan's candid reflections on turning pain into purpose, and how his unconventional path created a songwriting perspective that cuts through the noise of manufactured narratives. This raw origin story offers powerful lessons on developing authentic artistry that resonates far beyond typical industry formulas. CONNECT WITH NATHAN SHERIDAN: instagram.com/nathansheridanmusic [https://www.instagram.com/nathansheridanmusic/] CONNECT WITH US: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wisdom Moon on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/wisdommoon/] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lula Music Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://lulamusicgroup.com/] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lula Music Group on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/lulamusicgroup/] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Christian Music Industry Podcast on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/christianmusicindustry/] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/christianmusicindustry/]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pure Mosaic Collective⁠⁠ [https://puremosaiccollective.com/] ⁠Pure Mosaic Records [https://puremosaicrecords.com/]

In this episode, we sit down with Trevor Mathiesen, Senior Director of Publishing and A&R at Curb | Word Entertainment, for a conversation about his journey in the Christian music industry. From his early days as an "errand boy" for Michael W. Smith to his current leadership role, Trevor shares insights into the world of A&R and publishing, offering valuable advice for aspiring artists and songwriters. We discuss: -Trevor’s unconventional path to becoming an A&R Director -The importance of co-writing and developing your craft -How to get your music heard by industry professionals -Balancing innovation and marketability when pitching songs -What “success” looks like for Christian artists in today's music industry Whether you're a seasoned Christian artist/songwriter or just starting out, this episode is packed with wisdom and encouragement for anyone pursuing a career in Christian music. Tune in to hear Trevor's story and glean from his years of experience in the industry! CONNECT WITH TREVOR: instagram.com/trevrpics [https://www.instagram.com/trevrpics/] CONNECT WITH US: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wisdom Moon on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/wisdommoon/] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lula Music Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://lulamusicgroup.com/] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lula Music Group on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/lulamusicgroup/] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lula Street Records⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://lulastreetrecords.com/] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Christian Music Industry Podcast on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/christianmusicindustry/] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/christianmusicindustry/]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pure Mosaic Collective⁠ [https://puremosaiccollective.com/] Pure Mosaic Records [https://puremosaicrecords.com/]

In this heartfelt episode of the podcast, host Wisdom Moon sits down with artist and songwriter Natalie Layne for an authentic conversation about faith, artistry, and finding peace in the creative process. Natalie shares profound insights about trusting God's timing in the music industry, moving away from the common cycle of desperation and extreme highs and lows that many artists experience. Throughout the conversation, Natalie's infectious enthusiasm and deep faith illuminate how finding true joy in artistry comes not from striving, but from resting in God's perfect timing. Currently residing in Nashville, Natalie's latest independent single "Amen" has gained millions of views on Instagram (where she has 328k followers) and TikTok (where she has over 233k followers) and 3 million likes on her videos. The single follows her 2021 Castles EP that garnered attention worldwide. The music led to opening concerts for Jeremy Camp, Chris Tomlin and We the Kingdom, and sharing stages with Steven Curtis Chapman, Mandisa and Crowder. Playing in several Nashville-based R&B and jazz bands, Natalie graduated with a Master's Degree in Commercial Piano from Belmont University. Writing and producing her own music, she most recently finished 2 major U.S. tours with Danny Gokey, Austin French, Brandon Heath, and Josh Wilson. She began leading worship at the age of 12, alongside worship pastors such as Cory Asbury, Jon Egan and Jared Anderson. In December 2022, Natalie signed an exclusive recording and publishing contract with Centricity Music. Her label debut the, "Amen" EP, has amassed nationwide radio adds, reached #5 on Independent Christian Radio Charts, and broke the top 30 on Billboard charts. From the EP, an exclusive live performance of her song "Grateful For" was just featured by the Recording Academy/GRAMMY's for their segment Positive Vibes Only. Natalie was also amongst Pandora's "Top 10 Artists to Watch" and featured on a billboard in Times Square. CONNECT WITH NATALIE LAYNE: linktr.ee/natalielayne [https://linktr.ee/natalielayne] CONNECT WITH US: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wisdom Moon on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/wisdommoon/] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lula Music Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://lulamusicgroup.com/] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lula Music Group on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/lulamusicgroup/] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lula Street Records⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://lulastreetrecords.com/] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Christian Music Industry Podcast on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/christianmusicindustry/] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/christianmusicindustry/]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pure Mosaic Collective⁠ [https://puremosaiccollective.com/]