Band Pit to Pulpit

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What happens when God calls you out of the background and places you on the frontline? Welcome to Band Pit to Pulpit, hosted by scholar, producer, and minister Dr. Brandon McCrae (aka @BmacMusik). Rooted in the power of Revelation 12:11: "We overcome by the blood of the Lamb and the word of our testimony". This series dives deep into the unfiltered, inspiring, and transformative journey of transitioning from behind the instrument to behind the pulpit. Designed for musicians, worship leaders, emerging preachers, and kingdom creatives, Band Pit to Pulpit interrogates life’s pivotal shift from music ministry to pastoral leadership. Through candid stories, practical wisdom, and spiritual insight, Dr. McCrae unpacks how divine timing transforms your creative skills into a powerful platform for ministry. Whether you are a musician seeking purpose, a minister stepping into your calling, or a believer needing encouragement to share your testimony, this show offers a blueprint to help you transition, grow, and thrive. Subscribe now and join the journey

  1. Oct 7

    WHEN REJECTION BECOMES REDIRECTION | Dr. Carlos Kelly

    What if the rejection you cried over was actually God redirecting your life? Rejection is HARD. Trust me, I know. I’ve cried over it. I’ve lamented it. I’ve had my “woe is me” moments. 😩😂 But there are some things I once asked God to change that I can now look back on and say: “Lord, THANK YOU for the rejection.” 🙌🏾 On this episode of Band Pit to Pulpit: The Documentary Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Carlos Kelly for a conversation about calling, rejection, redirection, timing, purpose, and trusting God when His plan looks nothing like the one you had for yourself. One of the truths that emerged from our conversation was simple: “God’s rejection was redirection.” Sometimes God changes the plan to get us exactly where He wants us. The door closes. The opportunity disappears. The timeline changes. The answer is no. And while we’re trying to understand what went wrong, God may already be using what we call rejection to accomplish redirection. Looking back over my own journey from the band pit to the pulpit, I can see it differently now. Some of what hurt me was helping me. Some of what disappointed me was developing me. And some of the doors I cried over were never supposed to be the final destination. Because ultimately, it’s about getting where God wants you, when God wants you there. It’s His time. Not yours. ⏰🙏🏾 🎙️ BAND PIT TO PULPIT: THE DOCUMENTARY PODCAST Season 2 | Episode 4 Featuring Dr. Carlos Kelly If something in this conversation speaks to you: 👍🏾 LIKE the episode 💬 COMMENT: Have you ever thanked God later for a rejection that hurt you when it happened? ↗️ SHARE this conversation with somebody navigating a closed door 🔔 SUBSCRIBE and turn on notifications so you don’t miss what’s coming next! Same call. Different seats.

    WHEN REJECTION BECOMES REDIRECTION | Dr. Carlos Kelly

  2. Sep 30

    BEYOND THE PLATFORM w/Raymond Darius Jackson

    What happens when the platform is no longer the point? On this episode of Band Pit to Pulpit, I sit down with my friend Raymond Darius Jackson, Director of Worship & Creative Arts at Beulahland Bible Church, for a conversation that reaches far beyond music. We talk about creativity, leadership, trust, ministry, and what it means to serve when God gives you influence without allowing the platform to become your identity. Raymond and I have shared enough life and ministry to have a conversation that goes beyond the surface. We talk candidly about being trusted with responsibility, navigating leadership, developing people, and understanding that sometimes the greatest evidence of growth is what you do with the freedom you’ve been given. My granddaddy used to say: “You gave me enough rope to hang myself, but I didn’t.” That idea opens the door to a larger conversation about trust, stewardship, maturity, and leadership. What do you do when somebody believes in you enough to give you room? And what kind of leader do you become when you no longer have to prove that you belong in the room? This one is about more than the band pit. It’s about what happens BEYOND THE PLATFORM. If this conversation speaks to you, LIKE the episode, COMMENT with what stood out, SHARE it with somebody who needs the conversation, and SUBSCRIBE to the channel as we continue the journey from the band pit to the pulpit. Same call. Different seats

    BEYOND THE PLATFORM w/Raymond Darius Jackson

  3. Sep 23

    HE SAW THE PULPIT BEFORE I DID | Bishop Teco Manuel

    Sometimes the people God uses to recognize your next are the same people who help you release your now. In this personal episode of Band Pit to Pulpit, we talk with Bishop Teco Manuel about music, Christian ministry, spiritual calling, and faith transitions. Before the pastoral title and before the vision was clear, Bishop Teco saw potential beyond the band pit. If you are navigating a transition in your faith, feeling a push toward leadership, or learning to trust God's timing when He pulls you beyond what people already know you're gifted at, this conversation is for you. Subscribe to Band Pit to Pulpit on Spotify and Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode on purpose, faith, and leadership!

    HE SAW THE PULPIT BEFORE I DID | Bishop Teco Manuel

  4. Sep 20

    MORE THAN A MUSICIAN: What Happened Between Seasons

    In the Season Two premiere of Band Pit to Pulpit, the camera turns toward me as Executive Producer Mr. Devin Jackson steps behind the camera and asks the questions. This is more than an introduction. It’s an honest look at the journey between seasons: the transitions, rejection, unexpected opportunities, difficult lessons, open and closed doors, and the moments that helped move me from professional musicianship into full-time pastoral ministry. Some of the story unfolded publicly. Much of it didn’t. In a candid question-and-answer conversation, we unpack what changed, what it cost, what I learned, and how I can now look back and recognize that even when I couldn’t understand the process, God wasn’t wasting any of it. I also open and close this episode with a few thoughts of my own, setting the stage for the people and conversations you’ll encounter throughout Season Two. Because Band Pit to Pulpit has never simply been about changing professions. It’s about calling. Formation. Rejection. Transition. Purpose. Obedience. It’s about what happens when God calls you beyond the place where you’ve already found success. MORE THAN A MUSICIAN. The story behind the sermons. The journey behind the titles. The process behind the platform. Welcome to Season Two of Band Pit to Pulpit. The journey continues…

    MORE THAN A MUSICIAN: What Happened Between Seasons

  5. Season 2 Trailer

    Welcome to season 2

    We are kicking off this brand-new season with a fresh, intimate podcast-style format. Building on the foundation we laid last season, Dr. McCrae takes you deeper into the raw complexities, subtle details, and divine purpose behind walking out a season of transition. If you’ve ever found yourself navigating a shift, whether in ministry, career, or personal calling, this conversation is designed to meet you right where you are. Join the movement, pull up a chair, and stay tuned for the journey ahead as we elevate kingdom conversations and showcase what God is doing behind the scenes. To support the podcast and help spread the message, make sure to execute the core three: Like this episode to help boost visibility on streaming platforms.Comment your biggest takeaway or personal story of transition.Share this episode with someone in your network who needs encouragement today.Listen & Connect Subscribe to Band Pit to Pulpit on your favorite podcast platform and hit the notification bell so you never miss a new release! Holla at your boy, and let's keep the conversation going.

  6. Sep 18

    The Pivot to Purpose | Band Pit to Pulpit Season Finale

    Title: The Pivot to Purpose | Band Pit to Pulpit with Dr. Brandon McCrae Episode Summary In this powerful season finale of Band Pit to Pulpit, host Dr. Brandon McCrae gets candid about what it really takes to step out of your comfort zone and walk into your calling. After years of balancing life as a full-time worship pastor and a gigging musician on the road with secular artists like Peabo Bryson, Dr. McCrae shares the exact moment God told him to pull back and step into pulpit ministry full-time. Transition isn't easy, but it is necessary. Dr. McCrae reflects on the hard phone calls, the shift in his career, and the power of standing firm in faith through times of uncertainty. Whether you are facing a massive life pivot, stepping into leadership, or waiting on your next open door, this episode serves as an inspiring roadmap for remaining steadfast in the fight and trusting God with your future. Key Takeaways Hearing the Call: Dr. McCrae’s experience receiving a confirming word to leave the secular touring circuit and shift fully into pastoral ministry.Navigating Difficult Transitions: The reality of stepping away from established roles and making hard choices to align with your higher purpose.The Power of Testimony: Why sharing the rough side of the journey helps others navigate their own spiritual and professional shifts.Staying in the Race: Encouragement on remaining faithful, patient, and prepared for the doors God is about to open.Listen & Subscribe Stream Band Pit to Pulpit on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform. If this message blessed you, please leave a rating, write a review, and share it with someone who needs encouragement in their season of transition! Let's make something God go viral!

    The Pivot to Purpose | Band Pit to Pulpit Season Finale

  7. Sep 17

    The Legacy Continues

    Legacy, Expectations, and the McCrae Music Mentorship What happens when the music pit meets fatherhood? In this powerful episode of Band Pit to Pulpit, host Dr. Brandon McCrae sits down with his sons, Benjamin and Ethan, for a transparent look at faith, family, and musical heritage. Dr. McCrae opens up about the pivotal moment he learned he was going to be a father at 23—and how the wisdom from his own parents reframed a terrifying situation into one of the greatest blessings of his life. Then, the mic flips. Benjamin shares the real-world pressure of stepping into the musical spotlight as "Brandon Jr.," navigating high expectations, and stepping into his own identity while honoring his father’s influence. Ethan rounds out the conversation with pure heart, sharing what it’s like growing up with a multi-instrumentalist dad who inspires his own musical dreams. Key Topics Covered From Panic to Purpose: Dr. McCrae on facing young fatherhood, overcoming fear, and finding God's grace in unexpected turns.Carrying the Name: Benjamin on the weight and pride of following in a prominent father's musical footsteps.The Musical Mindset: How the McCrae family shares ideas, sharpens each other's talents, and communicates through music.Fatherly Legacy: A heartwarming look at mentorship, brotherhood, and raising the next generation of musicians.Listen & Subscribe Catch new episodes of Band Pit to Pulpit on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform. Don't forget to rate, review, and share this episode with someone who needs a reminder that God can turn any test into a testimony. Let's make something God go viral!

    The Legacy Continues

  8. Sep 17 ·  Bonus

    A Wife’s Witness

    If Episode 18 was the weight of a father’s voice, then this is the warmth of a wife’s witness. In this deeply personal continuation, we sit with the one who’s walked every rhythm of this journey with me—my wife, Dr. Erica B. McCrae.She’s been the quiet strength behind the scenes, the steady anchor through storms, and the discerning voice beside every major decision. Long before pulpits and platforms, she saw the call and stayed. This isn’t just a testimony—it’s a tether. The perspective of the one who’s held my hand while God held my future. From the band pit to pastoral leadership, this is an admonition from a place of covenant and calling.

    A Wife’s Witness
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What happens when God calls you out of the background and places you on the frontline? Welcome to Band Pit to Pulpit, hosted by scholar, producer, and minister Dr. Brandon McCrae (aka @BmacMusik). Rooted in the power of Revelation 12:11: "We overcome by the blood of the Lamb and the word of our testimony". This series dives deep into the unfiltered, inspiring, and transformative journey of transitioning from behind the instrument to behind the pulpit. Designed for musicians, worship leaders, emerging preachers, and kingdom creatives, Band Pit to Pulpit interrogates life’s pivotal shift from music ministry to pastoral leadership. Through candid stories, practical wisdom, and spiritual insight, Dr. McCrae unpacks how divine timing transforms your creative skills into a powerful platform for ministry. Whether you are a musician seeking purpose, a minister stepping into your calling, or a believer needing encouragement to share your testimony, this show offers a blueprint to help you transition, grow, and thrive. Subscribe now and join the journey

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