Tsc Music Radio Podcast: Music With A Mission

Success in the secular music industry has not diminished Conrad Robinson's passion to honor Christ with his musical gifts and to impact the lives of young people in New York City. This sought-after vocal coach, choir director, worship leader and music industry veteran shares insight gained over a long and varied career on Music with a Mission.

In this episode of Music with a Mission, Greg Thomas, David Ham and Jessi Carrasco discuss some fundamentals of the music industry that are essential for anyone aspiring to make a living in Christian music. They tackle such questions as: What are your motives as a Christian musician? What is the vision, purpose and goal of your music? How do you balance ministry service and financial provision? What are the characteristics of an effective independent artist? What are the potential pros and cons of signing with a record label? This podcast features music from artists Rafael Ruppert, Kate Conlon, Scott Zacaroli and Andy Mineo.

Having grown up as a preacher's kid, David O'Neill was content to live a life of double standard in the church, until he had his own encounter with the God of his salvation. Now an elder of Times Square Church, Elder David shares his musical background, his life of faith as a public school teacher and a father, and his ever-expanding appreciation for worship music of all genres.

Psalm 150 exhorts us to praise the Lord with the sound of trumpets, stringed instruments, loud cymbals, and every type of instrument. In this episode of Music with a Mission, members of the Times Square Church band discuss the role each of their instrument families plays in the the context of worship. They share their personal journeys as musicians, how they worship God through their instruments, and the responsibility of each musician to be perpetual students and to grow into teachers.

"It was either kill myself or sing, and I was only seven years old." Jeannie Ortega's unique journey has taken her from 'hood life in Brooklyn, to Top 40 music industry success, to complete surrender to Christ. On this edition of Music with a Mission she shares her dramatic testimony, along with music from her sophomore album, Perfect Love. She also gives us an exclusive first listen to new music from her upcoming recording project with two live a cappella songs.

Times Square Church saxophonist Uli Gradinger has lived a true prodigal son testimony. On Music with a Mission he shares his journey from learning to play jazz in the subways of Paris, through financial ruin, to spiritual transformation and restoration in Christ.

Times Square Church has no shortage of gifted and talented songwriters, several of whom have recently been working on their own recording projects. Music with a Mission assembles a panel of these artists to share their music and discuss their motivation for writing and recording. This podcast features new and soon to be released music from Ivory McDonald, Abbi-K, Collin Jackson, Bennett Hughes, Tiffany Michelle and Kei-Kei Rembert.

What is the relationship between the pastor and the worship team? How do we effectively minister in music in a multi-generational church? In this impromptu interview Greg Thomas discusses these and other issues with with Pastor Bill Pass of the Church of Redemption, in Agawam, MA, along with two key members of his music ministry team. They also share powerful personal testimonies of healing and deliverance from addiction.

In this impromptu podcast, Greg Thomas reminisces with long time friends and pillars of the New Jersey gospel scene, Ron Foster and John Fairley. They share wisdom gained over two lifetimes serving in music ministry, discussing everything from the role of the worship team, the importance of a well balanced musical plate, and the enduring power and value of hymns. Features vintage clips from original songs recorded in 1989 during the Metromusic & Arts Worskshop.

"Serve like an intern, even when you're the CEO". Christian music industry veteran Jeremy Castro discusses the balance between business and ministry, marketing Christian music and artists, and what it means to pursue God with the gifts he's given you.

What would you do if you were no longer needed in ministry? Do you find your identity in your ministry function, your calling, or in Christ alone? How does mentorship and discipleship relate to music ministry? Greg Thomas, David Ham, Juha Antturi and Harry Vaughn discuss these and other related issues on this edition of Music with a Mission.

TSC Music has released several original studio albums over the years and is currently working on another collection of songs to be released. This edition of Music with a Mission takes you behind the scenes to find out what it to create these recording projects. Guest host Jessi Carrasco interviews Greg Thomas and Harry Vaughn on each step of the process, from collaborative songwriting, to studio recording sessions, to mixing and mastering the final product. This podcast includes clips of brand new unreleased songs Mighty One God, and He Remembers His Promise.

Hip hop artist Andy Mineo returns to Music with a Mission to chat about his upcoming debut album, Heroes for Sale. He shares in depth about the concept behind the album and it's title, the relationship he has with fans, and transparency in life and music.

What is the difference between praise and worship? How does a worship leader prepare for service? What roles do different types of songs play in a worship set? What is the purpose of worshipping in song? Greg Thomas and David Ham discuss these and other questions with worship leaders Misty Quinn, Tiffany Thompson, and Ivory McDonald.

When actors portray the love of Christ onstage through productions like The Cross and the Switchblade, they are supported by an entire crew of people working behind the scenes to make it happen. Loretta Busch and Nancy Soto, from the Times Square Church Special Projects department give us an inside look into what goes into producing stage, video and radio productions to honor God.

Nicky Cruz Outreach CEO, Patrick Dow shares over 20 years of experience using hip hop to present the gospel to the lost hurting and broken in the inner city. He explains the "hit and run" approach to street outreach, and the vital relationship between evangelism and the local church. This podcast features new music from TRUCE.

What is the purpose of your God-given gifts? How can gifts grow into talents? How do you deploy your gift when you don't have a platform? How can you discover and pursue your calling? Pastor William Carrol addresses these and other questions posed by TSC Music Facebook followers on this edition of Music with a Mission.

En route to play at a Canadian folk festival, Scottish singer songwriters David and Yvonne Lyon stop by Music with a Mission during their stopover in New York City. They share insight into songwriting, and their efforts to encourage fellow musicians in their homeland to develop an authentic Scottish worship sound.

What can we do to develop the talents God has given us? How do we become ready to deploy our gifts? How can we identify and nurture gifts and talents in our children? Greg Thomas, David Ham, Juha Antturi and Jessi Carrasco address these and other questions as the discussion on gifts and talents continues.

As a young singer dedicated to using her gifts and talent for the Lord, Sheena Lee has been through her fair share of ups and downs in ministry.On Music with a Mission she shares openly about how she ran from God's calling to music ministry and how he drew her closer to Himself in the process. This podcast features music from TRUCE, and from Sheena's soon to be released solo debut.