The Clarity Series

Ivy Hollys Kpankpari

The Clarity Series is dedicated to exploring christian thoughts through the lens of the word of God expressed in audio and writing.

Episodes

  1. Aug 17

    The Missing Piece in Christian Creative Work | Doctrine & Melody with Yaw Boadu Jnr.

    In this episode, Yaw Boadu makes a point that Christian creatives can learn craft, excellence, musicianship, vocal techniques, arrangements, and performance from secular artists without adopting values or messages that contradict biblical scripture. We discuss his thought process in writing several powerful songs and the essential distinction between praise and worship. We also touch on how to create a seamless integration of professional artistry and devotion to God.Among other things, we touch on, 1. whether christian creatives can listen to secular music without compromising their faith?2. whether they can learn musical excellence and creativity from secular artists while remaining spiritually grounded.3. why the Word of God must be the foundation of every Christian creative.4. the realities and challenges of the Ghanaian gospel music industry.5. the difference between praise and worship.This conversation is filled with biblical wisdom, practical insight, and encouragement for musicians, worship leaders, creatives, and anyone seeking to honor God with their gifts. So, whether you're a christian creative; musician, artist, poet, storyteller or simply a child of God looking to grow in reverence to God, this conversation is one you should listen to. About our guest:Yaw Boadu Jnr. is a gospel music minister, preacher, songwriter, and worship leader, as well as the lead servant of Purged Music Ministries. Known for his unwavering commitment to biblical truth and Christ-centered Praise Jams, Yaw is passionate about equipping Christian creatives to pursue excellence without compromising their faith.Final episode in this series coming soon! Subscribe for more!Follow us on Instagram: @theclarityseriespod

    The Missing Piece in Christian Creative Work | Doctrine & Melody with Yaw Boadu Jnr.
  2. Jun 24

    THE GOSPEL, MUSIC AND MUSICIANS IN KUMASI WITH ADONIS | MOUSIKOS TOU LOGOS | EPISODE 1

    The first episode of the 3-part series 'Mousikos Tou Logos'; The Musician of the Word on the Clarity Series Podcast. In the episode, host Ivy Hollys sits down with music genius, Michael Baah Sarpong, popularly called Adonis to explore the unique landscape of being a musician in Kumasi while offering invaluable advice for those looking to navigate the gospel music scene in Ghana.In this episode we: 1. define gospel music: Discover why gospel is not just a genre but "the good news" and why lyrics must go deeper than just mentioning the name of Jesus.2. talk about the Kumasi music scene: An honest conversation on why many artists leave Kumasi, covering challenges like promotion, lack of exposure, and the financial conditions for local artists.3. discuss navigating the future of music production with AI: Adonis shares his perspective on whether AI will take over jobs in the music industry if we should maintain an "organic" and spiritual connection in songwriting.4. give career advice for young musicians in Ghana: Adonis shares essential tips for upcoming artists on why they should consider a "side hustle," how to find the right connections, and the importance of being treated fairly for their professional services.5. explore the power of collaboration: Why Kumasi-based musicians should recommend and support one another to build a stronger community.About Adonis: Adonis is a versatile music producer and singer who has played for artists such as Kwame Gyedu, MOGmusic, and Diana Hamilton. He is also the music producer for Yaw Boadu Jnr., Qwame Gyedu and Josh Boateng. In this episode, he demonstrates his perfect pitch and shares his journey from playing at age 13 to becoming a prominent MD and producer.

    THE GOSPEL, MUSIC AND MUSICIANS IN KUMASI WITH ADONIS | MOUSIKOS TOU LOGOS | EPISODE 1

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The Clarity Series is dedicated to exploring christian thoughts through the lens of the word of God expressed in audio and writing.