Melanie Williams on Design, Human Trafficking, Life Coaching and more

The Matthew 6 Project with Bryan Roach

Bryan Roach shares the background story to how The Matthew 6 Project got started. Sarah and Bryan talk about the vision, the process, and the “fist fight” to get some of the songs produced in a way that connected with the vision within the limitations of time and expertise! On The Matthew 6 Project Album * Here I Am - original * Holy Water * I Will Remain - original * Reckless Love * Raise a Hallelujah (feat. Sarah Good) * The Blood and the Body - original * So Will I * Graves into Gardens Go here to find a link to listen [https://linktr.ee/matthew6project] What do you think about The Matthew 6 Project? We would love to hear your feedback! What song made the most impact on you? What song would you like to hear reimagined as a closet-worship moment? Share your feedback over social or email us: podcast@sarahgood.com, will@thematthew6project.com Discover more about our guests: www.matthew6project.com [http://matthew6project.com/] (Add your email address so you don’t miss an update) Watch an intro video [https://youtu.be/D6uZU13btY4] Follow The Matthew 6 Project on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/Matthew6Project/] or Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/matthew6project] Find all these links on the Matthew 6 Project LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/matthew6project [https://linktr.ee/matthew6project] Quotes from the episode: “I’ve always used the phrase… ‘I take delivery of songs, I don’t write them.’” “Any talents that I think I possessed I’ve always felt like a gift from God.” Fun things from the episode: Bryan and Sarah shared insights from the Bible The vision for the Matthew 6 Project comes from Matthew 6:5-8: 5 “And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. 6 But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you. 7 And when you pray, do not keep on babbling like pagans, for they think they will be heard because of their many words. 8 Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him.” Sarah shared Zephaniah 3:17, “The LORD your God is with you, he is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, he will quiet you with his love, he will rejoice over you with singing.” The “leaves the 99” from Reckless Love is from Matthew 18:12, “What do you think? If a man has a hundred sheep, and one of them has gone astray, does he not leave the ninety-nine on the mountains and go in search of the one that went astray?” Listen to this episode on your favorite podcast platform: View this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/eJeKMn-SVWA [https://youtu.be/eJeKMn-SVWA] Share your thoughts: podcast@sarahgood.com [podcast@sarahgood.com] Now That's Something Good Podcast [https://chooser-beta.creativecommons.org/sgood.buzzsprout.com]by Sarah Good [https://chooser-beta.creativecommons.org/www.sarahgood.com] is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 [https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/?ref=chooser-v1] Show notes may contain affiliate links. This is at no extra cost to you but does help support telling more stories that bring more good. Now that is something good! Thank you for your kind support.

Bryan Roach

Meet our friend, Bryan Roach. Bryan is an incredibly talented musician, singer, songwriter, creative & friend. In this episode he shares his background story from musicals to a record deal to burnout and a 10 year music writing hiatus. This is a story of how many creatives struggle, those of us with perfectionist tendencies have to learn to let go, and the power of having safe allies with whom we can safely bounce our ideas. What is extraordinary about Bryan’s story is the redemptive power of faith. Letting go of control, trusting God, and experiencing spiritual growth led to a restoration of things once thought lost. Sarah and Will played witness to and are champions of a revitalization in Bryan’s creative life. That’s something good! In November 2021, after a decade away from songwriting and recording, Bryan released a new album called The Matthew 6 Project [http://matthew6project.com/]. We are blessed to be part of his music writing hiatus coming to an end and even more excited to share the beginnings of the Matthew 6 Project. Stay tuned for next episode to hear more about the Matthew 6 Project. It is definitely something good! Discover more about our guests: http://matthew6project.com/ [http://matthew6project.com/] All the links: https://linktr.ee/matthew6project [https://linktr.ee/matthew6project] Favorite quotes from the episode: "I play the pong at a pretty high level." “[Winchester - the Shi Tzu] takes all the attention I used to get from my wife.” Sarah is “intimidating and unapproachable.” “The big thing for any new guitar player is learning bar chords.” “Seeing Hamilton without Lin Manuel Miranda is like seeing the Alanis Morissette musical without her in it.” “I’ve always been surrounded by incredible musicians.” “I could literally talk for hours how amazing [my wife Julie] is.” “An important component for a creative person is to have a peer to bounce something off of.” “Especially as a creator you need a safe place to share something that could potentially could be a bad idea.” “To this day I feel like I was put on this planet to make music.” “Everyone needs a Kim in their life.” Fun questions from the episode: Is a Golden Milk latte really a latte in the absence of espresso? What is your favorite musical? Do you think Bryan looks like Kevin Bacon? Have you ever had a challenge letting go of control? What song impacts your heart and soul in a deeply personal way? Share your thoughts: podcast@sarahgood.com [podcast@sarahgood.com] Now That's Something Good Podcast [https://chooser-beta.creativecommons.org/sgood.buzzsprout.com]by Sarah Good [https://chooser-beta.creativecommons.org/www.sarahgood.com] is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 [https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/?ref=chooser-v1] Show notes may contain affiliate links. This is at no extra cost to you but does help support telling more stories that bring more good. Now that is something good! Thank you for your kind support.

Thanksgiving with Now That’s Something Good

Sarah is joined by her husband, Will, to reflect on gratitude. In this episode they read out what some of the listeners shared on social media. Here at Now That’s Something Good we believe in the power of story. This holiday season, we challenge you to listen. You never know what good you’ll get from hearing someone else’s story. And take heart! Your story can bring encouragement, hope, and challenge to those around you. Be kind, be considerate, be brave - tell your story! Wishing you many things good, Sarah & Will P.S. Sarah gave a shout out to one of our season one guests, Megan Wilson. She illustrated a wonderful children's book called “Rosie finds her Shine.” This book would make a great Christmas gift! You can support Megan and the podcast by ordering her book from Amazon: https://amzn.to/3DPUnfo [https://amzn.to/3DPUnfo] Follow Rosie on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/life_is_rosie.co/] @life_is_rosie.co Share your thoughts: podcast@sarahgood.com [podcast@sarahgood.com] Now That's Something Good Podcast [https://chooser-beta.creativecommons.org/sgood.buzzsprout.com]by Sarah Good [https://chooser-beta.creativecommons.org/www.sarahgood.com] is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 [https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/?ref=chooser-v1] Show notes may contain affiliate links. This is at no extra cost to you but does help support telling more stories that bring more good. Now that is something good! Thank you for your kind support.

Angi Roe with Nick Hemmer

Thanks for listening to this episode, a story about an incredible need coupled with an extraordinary act of kindness. Angi Roe and Nick Hemmer experienced something unique together that resulted in a life change for both of them. Joining us in the studio are Angi’s husband, Nathan, and Nick’s wife, Sue. You’ll hear from them in an upcoming bonus episode. References from this episode: Learn more about Polycystic Kidney Disease [https://www.kidney.org/atoz/content/polycystic] Sign up to be an organ donor [https://www.organdonor.gov/sign-up] Oceans [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dy9nwe9_xzw] from Hillsong United [https://amzn.to/3mNDkU5] View this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/hlH6pMceoRs [https://youtu.be/hlH6pMceoRs] Share your thoughts: podcast@sarahgood.com [podcast@sarahgood.com] Now That's Something Good Podcast [https://chooser-beta.creativecommons.org/sgood.buzzsprout.com]by Sarah Good [https://chooser-beta.creativecommons.org/www.sarahgood.com] is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 [https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/?ref=chooser-v1] Show notes may contain affiliate links. This is at no extra cost to you but does help support telling more stories that bring more good. Now that is something good! Thank you for your kind support.

Melanie Williams on Design, Human Trafficking, Life Coaching and more

Not only has Melanie rescued the Goods from some design challenges, but she also helps rescue women & men from trafficking. Melanie is an avid traveler & provides us with an exclusive list of her favorite spots in the Midwest! // Design Info Wallpaper: use it - it adds a visual point of interest. Search "peel and stick wallpaper" with the color/design you want. Paint: The new neutrals are creamy whites & variations of greige. No yellow undertones! Lighting: try ultra-daylight bulbs and your rooms will go from yellow to white! Design "no no" for Farmhouse Décor: the "X" symbol in the barn doors, tables, etc... keep at a minimum! Update your look with straight lines & minimal detail. // Human Trafficking Info Pursuit 3416:  A ministry that will bring awareness & prevention to schools and organizations.  Contact pursuit3416@gmail.com [pursuit3416@gmail.com] Hotline: 1-888-373-7888. Save to contacts. Call if you see ANYTHING suspicious or your intuition is causing a question. Sex trafficking: when a commercial sex act is induced by force, fraud or coercion. Labor Trafficking: when individuals perform labor or services through the use of force, fraud, or coercion for little or no money. Common forms of recruitment into Sex Trafficking: * Runaways (1 in 7 teens lured into prostitution within 48 hrs of leaving) * Manipulation on Social Media/in person Family/Relational selling * Pornography/prostitution, small % kidnapping How to spot a trafficker and/or victim: * “Parents” with children: child uncomfortable, fear, no eye contact, abuse/somethings wrong, child hypersexualized * Someone “fake” shopping, girls sent around to troll/provocative dress * Couples: something is off/no eye contact-abuse-control * Truck Stop: watch for young women/men entering trucker cabs. * Branded tattoos: bar codes, daddy’s girl, my bi*** * Teens: suddenly have clothes they can't afford, acting out, nervous, shamed,overly confident, drug use Many short videos on YouTube do a great job explaining trafficking //Recommended Midwest Finds * Nashville: Poindexter Coffee [https://www.graduatehotels.com/nashville/restaurant/poindexter/], Anzie Blue [https://www.anzieblue.com/], White Limozeen [https://www.graduatehotels.com/nashville/restaurant/white-limozeen/], Hampton Social [https://www.thehamptonsocial.com/nashville] * St. Louis: Hygge [https://www.hyggestl.com/], Rise Coffee House [https://risecoffeestl.com/], Hello Juice and Smoothie [https://hellojuiceandsmoothie.com/] * Kansas City: Made in KC [https://madeinkc.co/], Outta the Blue [https://www.outtatheblue.co/], McLain’s Market [https://www.mclainskc.com/] Discover more about our guests: Melanie’s Travel, Fashion, and Faith on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/lltravelmel/?hl=en] Fun things from the episode: * The Covering House [https://www.thecoveringhouse.org/] * Daylight LEDs [https://amzn.to/3lbXZS6] * Tips for getting high end furniture “dupes:” Search bar type: “modern organic side chair” and click shopping tab for alternatives * Heaven by Randy Alcorn [https://amzn.to/3Df38yZ] Now That's Something Good Podcast [https://chooser-beta.creativecommons.org/sgood.buzzsprout.com]by Sarah Good [https://chooser-beta.creativecommons.org/www.sarahgood.com] is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 [https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/?ref=chooser-v1] Show notes may contain affiliate links. Thank you for your kind support.