Stronger Voices Trevor Knight and Melinda May

Meet bodie: an artist Melinda has been following and listening to for years. In our chat, bodie delves into finding his calling as an artist, balancing music and family, and his new song about "breaking up" with depression.

Thank you for listening to Stronger Voices! We are Trevor Knight and Melinda May - two singer-songwriters with hearts for God - who talk with our favorite artists about faith, music, and life.

We encourage you to connect with us:

Stronger Voices on Instagram (@strongervoicespodcast)
https://www.instagram.com/strongervoicespodcast/

bodie on Instagram (@bodie)
https://www.instagram.com/bodie/

bodie on Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/artist/692n9oP6XtKux7LbSOnkSC?si=Wx5ibaNxQCiMn-vva5C0rg&dl_branch=1

Melinda May on Instagram (@melindamaymusic)
https://www.instagram.com/melindamaymusic

Melinda May on Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/artist/1JXkuENRWeDlyWf8x66zCK

Trevor Knight on Instagram (@trevorjknight)
https://www.instagram.com/trevorjknight

Trevor Knight on Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/artist/7srmrxaVBAPFgbewYGgVrd 

The first EVER episode of SV that features a guest! Meet gray - an artist who popped onto Trevor's Discover Weekly playlist in early 2020. The three of us discuss the making of gray's recent album, how God has shaped our paths, the joys of falling in love, how a 9-5 fits into the artist life, and much more.

Thank you for listening to Stronger Voices! We are Trevor Knight and Melinda May - two singer-songwriters with hearts for God - who talk with our favorite artists about faith, music, and life.

We encourage you to connect with us:

Stronger Voices on Instagram (@strongervoicespodcast)
https://www.instagram.com/strongervoicespodcast/

gray on Instagram (musicofgray)
https://www.instagram.com/musicofgray/

gray on Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/artist/2YGtkzzGjqsPkmTtdIYxW1?si=__zV0d0mQLWdrxGGv1Mtnw&dl_branch=1

Melinda May on Instagram (@melindamaymusic)
https://www.instagram.com/melindamaymusic

Melinda May on Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/artist/1JXkuENRWeDlyWf8x66zCK

Trevor Knight on Instagram (@trevorjknight)
https://www.instagram.com/trevorjknight

Trevor Knight on Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/artist/7srmrxaVBAPFgbewYGgVrd 

Learn how Jesus fulfilled Old Testament prophesy to a T, and why you don't need to "fix yourself" before coming to the Lord. To skip around in the episode, please see the timestamps below:

Melinda's song, Red Leather Head Turner, is out  (0:45) 
Trevor's promo efforts involving pineapples  (2:49) 
Beginning of our discussion on Job Chapter 9  (5:31) 
Reading of Job 9:1-15  (7:09) 
The striking humility of Job  (9:21) 
How the Old Testament foreshadows the works of Jesus  (10:11) 
We are righteous before God because of Jesus  (13:47) 
Why you don't have to live in guilt or shame  (19:50) 
There is freedom in going to God just as you are  (23:48) 
Things we are most excited for this season  (27:15)   

Thank you for listening to Stronger Voices! We encourage you to connect with us:

Stronger Voices on Instagram (@strongervoicespodcast)
https://www.instagram.com/strongervoicespodcast/

Melinda May on Instagram (@melindamaymusic)
https://www.instagram.com/melindamaymusic

Melinda May on Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/artist/1JXkuENRWeDlyWf8x66zCK

Trevor Knight on Instagram (@trevorjknight)
https://www.instagram.com/trevorjknight

Trevor Knight on Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/artist/7srmrxaVBAPFgbewYGgVrd 

This episode is teeming with true stories, valuable lessons, theories about life, and a few sports analogies. Give it a try. 

Beepity beep bop bow  (0:24) 
Melinda's countless experiences with sound systems  (1:30) 
Why basic science is helpful in life  (4:05) 
The best solution to any technical problem  (5:05) 
More lessons from a life of performing live  (6:39) 
The value in living like an "underrower" or a "fullback"  (14:13) 
"Those who humble themselves will be exalted"  (20:08) 
Finding fulfillment in simple, honest work  (23:10) 
The only way people become friends  (24:26) 
Humans were meant to work together towards common goals  (26:19) 
Important info about our new music  (27:53) 

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You're about to hear two NYC artists discuss faith, music, and the pursuit of a fulfilling life. This is Stronger Voices. 
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Stronger Voices on Instagram (@strongervoicespodcast) 
https://www.instagram.com/strongervoicespodcast/
 
Melinda May on Instagram (@melindamaymusic)
https://www.instagram.com/melindamaym...
 
Melinda May on Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/artist/1JXkuENRWeDlyWf8x66zCK
 
Trevor Knight on Instagram (@trevorjknight)
https://www.instagram.com/trevorjknight
 
Trevor Knight on Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/artist/7srmrxaVBAPFgbewYGgVrd 

Sometimes we go astray, and sometimes God leads us back to the right path. What does that look like? 

Melinda's trendy style  (0:24)  
God corrects those He loves  (1:19)  
A verse God used to correct Melinda  (4:10)  
How God radically redirected Trevor's career  (7:44)  
The dark time Trevor went through  (12:56)  
Correction can be painful  (16:10)  
Sometimes God just moves bad things out of the way  (18:49)  
How your experiences can help others  (21:35)  
Childhood memories from back-to-school season  (24:00)  
Why Trevor used to run laps around his house in his underwear  (26:20)  
How Melinda reasoned her way out of going to school  (29:05)  
Full-circle: how God spoke to Melinda when she was on the subway  (33:19)  

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You're about to hear two NYC artists discuss how to pursue God, music, and a fulfilling life. This is Stronger Voices. 
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Stronger Voices on Instagram (@strongervoicespodcast) 
https://www.instagram.com/strongervoicespodcast/
 
Melinda May on Instagram (@melindamaymusic)
https://www.instagram.com/melindamaym...
 
Melinda May on Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/artist/1JXkuENRWeDlyWf8x66zCK
 
Trevor Knight on Instagram (@trevorjknight)
https://www.instagram.com/trevorjknight
 
Trevor Knight on Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/artist/7srmrxaVBAPFgbewYGgVrd 

God wants your HEART. What does that mean? We discuss these ideas as well as reveal our ambitious music plans. 

What's so funny?  (0:24)  
Our bold music release plans  (2:13)  
God is always right  (5:30)  
An example of God's perfect timing in Trevor's life  (8:14)  
Trevor's opinion on the value of sports  (11:02)  
Intro to our discussion on serving God with a whole heart  (14:57)  
How the Old and New Testaments are often directly linked  (16:27)  
God wants your HEART and your EFFORT  (18:39)  
Visualizing God's desire for your heart through the example of a relationship  (20:54)  
It's ok to pray for increased faith and hunger for Him  (25:49)  
How many songs we want to release in the next 12 months  (31:05)  

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You're about to hear two NYC artists discuss how to pursue God, music, and a fulfilling life. This is Stronger Voices. 
// 

Stronger Voices on Instagram (@strongervoicespodcast) 
https://www.instagram.com/strongervoicespodcast/
 
Melinda May on Instagram (@melindamaymusic)
https://www.instagram.com/melindamaym...
 
Melinda May on Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/artist/1JXkuENRWeDlyWf8x66zCK
 
Trevor Knight on Instagram (@trevorjknight)
https://www.instagram.com/trevorjknight
 
Trevor Knight on Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/artist/7srmrxaVBAPFgbewYGgVrd