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In Episode 51, Brenton and Bryant unpack the power of community in the lives of creative people. You can't really create without having great people around you. Not that EVERYTHING has to be a co-written song, or a collaboration, but just having great people around you can make all the difference when it comes to inspiration, critique, or genuine enjoyment in your art or creative project. It's a big deal. Get around people in the same wavelength as you, and watch your world explode with new possibilities!⏪

In episode 50, Brenton and Bryant have the opportunity to sit down with Brandon Bagby. Brandon, originally from Louisiana, began playing guitar at the age of 14.  The self-taught guitarist landed his first “pro gig” playing guitar for Vertical Music / Integrity Music worship artist Jason Morant in 2004 at the age of 21.  Brandon finished college with a Bachelor’s Degree from Southeastern Louisiana University in late 2005.  Questioning his next steps, he moved into a corporate career setting.  At the same time, Brandon played in bars and churches in the local Baton Rouge and New Orleans community. In May 2009, Brandon made a career change and decided to finally move to Nashville, TN to pursue a full time career in music.  Since moving to the “Music City,” Brandon has had the pleasure of hitting the stage with artists such as All Sons & Daughters, Cory Lamb, Know Hope Collective (an Audio Adrenaline worship project), Meredith Andrews, Seventh Day Slumber, SHeDAISY, and many more!  Brandon is diverse in play

In Episode 49, Brenton and Bryant unpack the idea of "output before input". There are a lot of sayings that would emphasize the opposite, saying that you need to pour in to yourself before you can output. While sometimes this is true, sometimes you have to be the initiator. If you'r having a bad day, there's a good chance someone else is, too. If you want people to pour into your life, sometimes you have to pour into theirs first. ⏪

In Episode 48, Brenton and Bryant have a conversation with Garrett Goodwin. While Garrett began his career playing in the backdrop of worship movements across the country (Zoegirl, Jeff Deyo of Sonicflood, Lindell Cooley, two-time Dove Award winner By The Tree), he has since transitioned fluidly through the musical world. Most recently, Garrett has spent the last eight years as the drummer for Carrie Underwood.  He's also performed live with Lindsey Buckingham of Fleetwood Mac and Steven Tyler of Aerosmith; on Saturday Night Live, Jimmy Fallon, The Grammy Awards, The American Music Awards, The People's Choice Awards, Billboard Awards, among others. Garrett resides in Nashville, Tennessee, where you'll see him co-leading KMLM.org, a non-profit organization with the mission of sending bags that give hope to children in need. For every bag purchased, another bag full of educational materials is sent to a child. Throughout his career, Garrett has played for over 1 million people... for each tour he's been on, and

In Episode 47, Brenton and Bryant unpack the idea of "Letting it Dry." Much deeper than a painting reference, letting it dry refers to the times when we feel like we're forcing our art or we come up against a road block that inhibits our creative flow. Sometimes, taking a step back, walking away, and letting it dry can make all the difference. What projects have you had to let sit before you could make any more progress? We want to hear about them! Email info@reversepodcast.com with your story. ⏪

In episode 46, Brenton and Bryant sit down with Andrew Bergthold. Andrew is fresh on the music scene in Nashville and has been producing records, writing songs, and making a name for himself in the music community. Recording and producing out of "The Farm" just outside of Franklin, TN, he has worked with artists such as For King and Country, Blanca, Chris Tomlin, and many other indie artists in the area. Originally from Kansas City, Andrew talks about his journey thus far and what he's learning about the industry. ⏪

In episode 45, Brenton and Bryant unpack the idea of simplicity. As creatives, we tend to constantly be coming up with new ideas and new ways to create. Ideas are a must, but the art of simplicity says "less is more" and challenges us to use our best ideas rather than try to make all of them work. For example, a really great song should still be a really great song in the simplest form. There can sometimes be a temptation to overcomplicate things, and it begins to water down the content or the message we are tying to convey through what we're creating. ⏪ Join the conversation on social media or via email info@reversepodcast.com 

In episode 44, Brenton and Bryant are joined by an up and coming artist on the scene in Nashville, Fleurie. Fleurie (pronounced 'flur-ee') is the musical brainchild of Lauren Strahm. Lauren is from Canton, Michigan but has acquired a few hometowns over the past few years, including Sydney, Australia and Nashville, Tennessee. She has been writing music since age 11 and sharing it with people since age 17. Fleurie is a word of French origin, meaning "in bloom." Lauren's vision for Fleurie was a sound to match her songwriting: raw, honest, and expressive. With much help from a few very talented musician friends, Fleurie was born. Fleurie is a sonic blend of organic layers and cinematic melodies. ⏪ For more information about Fleurie check out www.fleuriemusic.com

In episode 43, Brenton and Bryant dive into the importance of moving forward. We are all about thinking backward here at Reverse Podcast, but there's a tendency to stuck in the past. That's why moving forward is so important. The whole reason we think backward is to recall all of the things that will help us move forward. ⏩

In episode 42, Brenton and Bryant sit down with Nathan Johnson. Nathan, originally from Kansas City, made his way to Nashville to pursue a career in music and hasn't looked back. He's toured as a guitar player with such artists as Josh Wilson and Matt Kearney, just to name a few. He also has a side project in which he creates ambient instrumental music and works closely with musicbed.com. Among all of this, Nathan is also an extremely talented graphic designer and loves to spend time with his wife and dog in Nashville. Nathan is an extremely talented musician and an even better person. We get to take a reverse look into his life and see the things that made him who he is today. ⏪ For more information about Nathan, visit www.iamnathanjohnson.com

In episode 41, Brenton and Bryant discuss the importance of creating what you believe. It's really hard to buy into something that you don't believe. In a past interview with producer Keith Everette Smith, he talked about the most difficult part of being a producer is having to finish a project that you don't really like or believe in. How can we create art that's meaningful and impacts people when we don't even believe in it ourselves. Let's never get to the point where we create because we have to, rather let's create because we get to. ⏪ Subscribe here - http://goo.gl/cPTtko

In Episode 40, Brenton and Bryant have a conversation with professional musician, David Andrew. David is a part of Hillsong Church in Sydney, Australia where he has been serving for more than 10 years. He is an integral part of the creative team at Hillsong and a fantastic keys player. David grew up playing piano and is an accomplished musician in many ways. Like most creatives, David has several projects and a variety of skills and talents that help him in the music industry as a full-time musician. They go deep into the heart of Hillsong church and what it actually means to serve the church as a musician and worship leader. ⏪ For more information about David, follow him on social media - Facebook - Instagram - Twitter // Also, check out his new film project at www.perfectsongfilm.com

As creatives, it's pretty typical to have your hand in about one thousand different things at any given time. Add that to the fast paced world that we live in, and you can get stuck in a perpetual cycle of a crazy non-stop life. Sometimes, the most difficult thing to do is be still. If we never take a moment to be still, collect our thoughts, and take a break from the noise, we won't be able to create from that deeper place. The world is already noisy enough. Let's take time to be still and more than just noisy art. ⏪

In Episode 38, we unpack the journey of Thomas Dulin. Thomas currently spends most of his time on the road touring as a FOH engineer and tour manager. He's toured with such acts as Ben Rector, Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors, Ingrid Michaelson, Colony House, Third Day, and many more. He is also a Nashville based producer and has worked on many different types of projects both with local artists and others from all over the US. After sitting down with Thomas for 5 minutes, you can tell that he's a super genuine guy with a heart for people and making great art. We go deep discussing what it's like to be out on the road and what being a tour manager and FOH engineer really looks like behind the scenes. For more about Thomas, visit www.thomasdulin.com ⏪

Everyone's journey looks different. If you try to copy someone else's journey your'e never going to fulfill what you were meant to do. Every time we set out on a journey, there's always a struggle that happens. It could be as simple as the fact that you don't feel like going. Or maybe you have a few really discouraging days. Maybe you're not making any money and you can't survive. The list goes on and on, but you're not alone. The "struggle" that we're talking about is a part of the journey and always has been. Anytime you set out to accomplish something, it's not really a question of "will there be struggles?" The question is who are you going to be and what can you do in spite of them. ⏪

Hope earned her bachelor’s degree in Cinema-Television and immediately moved to Los Angeles post-graduation to begin her career in production. She started at CBS Studios and eventually worked for various TV production series for ABC, CBS, and TV Land. Hope then moved to London to expand her passion for storytelling by getting behind the camera and interviewing fellow travelers on her journeys from Marrakech to Reykjavik. She is now a proud resident of Nashville and loves working at GI INC, where she is able to combine her career with her passion for sharing stories of purpose. Hope is a creative visionary which, combined with her meticulous attention to detail and organizational skills, makes her an energetic asset to the mission of Grateful Inconvenience. ⏪ For more about Hope, visit http://www.gi-inc.co

In Episode 35, Brenton and Bryant discuss the importance of not being intimidated. We limit ourselves when we believe the lie that everyone is better than us. When we let fear dictate our actions and intimidation take control, we can miss out on opportunities, relationships, and living in the freedom of knowing that you don't have to be intimidated ⏪

Keith Everette Smith is a Grammy and Dove Award winning producer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and teacher and a member of TobyMac's Diverse City Band.  If there’s one thread that comes through everything he does, it’s that he’s good at seeing potential, envisioning where to go and helping lead people there. He is an activator. Smith is a lifelong trumpet player whose understanding of music, recording and performer development positions him as a sought after session player and arranger.   As a producer, Keith has a track record of success both within and outside of the church.  He has worked with artist like Jack White, The Jonas Brothers, TobyMac, Plumb, Dave Barnes, MercyMe, Amy Grant, Marc Broussard and many others.  He has also played on soundtracks and scores for movies and television including “The Lone Ranger”, “The Jersey Boys”, "Degrassi", commercials for SoBe, and is producing music for the upcoming 2016 People's Choice Awards. Keith has served on staff at churches like Fellowship Bible Church

Comfort is something we all want. Whether it's in relationships, a job, ice cream, or a new memory foam mattress. You become more of yourself when you're comfortable. Being comfortable in your own skin is the idea that there is a way to be content with who you are and what's been placed in front of you. Whether it's a massive creative project or a day job that you hate, if you're comfortable in the fact that you know who you are it changes the way you approach life. When you're at peace with who you are and content with what you have you will find the greatest increase in creativity and passion for your work. ⏪

Tasha Layton Smith is a pastor, worship leader, and professional singer who moved to Nashville from Los Angeles after 10 years of working simultaneously within the church and music industry. She has been a voice for various productions such as Disney, Nickelodeon, and Cirque de Soleil, and toured as a backing vocalist for international recording artist Katy Perry for over 4 years. She was recently featured in T.C. Helicon’s “The Ultimate Guide to Singing,” and has been fortunate enough to sing behind artists ranging from Tristen Prettyman to Dionne Warwick. She is a vocal coach and teaches worship theology and voice at Trevecca University. Tasha holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Religion and a Master of Divinity and has been involved in various missions project around the world, having traveled to close to 40 countries. She desires to compel others to stand for justice on behalf of the disenfranchised and powerless.  As a worship leader, Tasha believes music inspires and facilitates worship, however, true worship