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Music for The Soul Podcast

Becky Nordquist & Steve Siler

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Welcome to The Music for the Soul Podcast, where we talk honestly about difficult things, sharing the stories of guests from around the globe about the incredible hope and healing music provides. Inspired by human experience and the compassion of Christ, our episodes aim to bring light into the dark places.
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Speaker and author ("Your Sexually Addicted Spouse: How Partners Can Cope and Heal") Marsha Means posts regular podcasts on topics of interested to partners of sex addicts. To sign up for notification of new podcasts: http://mautic.journeytohealingandjoy.com/podcast-sign-up Many thanks to Steve Siler, of Music for the Soul, http://www.musicforthesoul.org, for allowing us to use music in our podcasts from "The Apology" — a deeply moving song for wounded women.
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Hope Talks

Hope for the Heart

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Have you ever hoped for something, but it didn’t happen? Did you hope for the wrong thing? Was God not faithful? What is hope? How does it work? And why does having hope matter so much to our well-being? Join Hope Talks each week to dive into everyday life topics and receive practical, biblical guidance to grow in your faith, hope, and love for the Lord, others, and yourself. With decades of experience in counseling, writing, training, and serving in ministry … Haley and Dustin will share wi ...
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In this episode, Haley and Dustin talk with Dove Award–winning songwriter and founder of Music for the Soul, Steve Siler. Steve shares his hope story of how he and his wife processed the difficult news that their son would be born with spina bifida – and how God provided comfort, hope, and supportive friends. He also opens up about the healing powe…
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In this episode, Haley and Dustin talk with Jennie Allen, founder of IF: Gathering and New York Times bestselling author of Untangle Your Emotions, Get Out of Your Head, and the upcoming children’s book What to Do with Your Whirly, Swirly Thoughts. For her hope story, Jennie shares why she’s more hopeful than ever about reaching the next generation…
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In this episode, Haley and Dustin sit down with Matt McCullough, pastor of Edgefield Church in Nashville and author of Remember Heaven (releasing May 2025). Matt shares insights from his first book, Remember Death, and how reflecting on death can be a path to deepening our hope in Christ. He discusses why we don’t like thinking about death, but als…
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Anxiety is everywhere these days, but so is God's grace. In this episode, Haley and Dustin dive into the growing epidemic of anxiety and how it affects our minds, hearts, and faith. They explore the difference between anxiety, fear, stress, and worry, and unpack the common causes behind anxious thoughts. Most importantly, they share practical, bibl…
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In this episode, Haley and Dustin reflect on the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. They walk through some of the passages and events of Passion Week, discuss what Jesus’ death and resurrection mean for us practically, and share some biblical and historical pieces of evidence for the resurrection. It’s an encouraging conversation on the founda…
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On this week's episode of the Music for the Soul Podcast, we are starting a new series where we want to hear from you! We are looking for listeners who have been deeply impacted by music in their lives and would like to come on the show to share those stories with out listeners. Steve Siler shares his story of how music transformed his life and how…
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In this episode, Haley and Dustin sit down with Taya Kyle, the wife of the late Navy Seal Chris Kyle from the American Sniper story. Taya shares her hope story of how the Lord helped her navigate her children’s grief, as well as her own, in the aftermath of Chris’ tragic death. She reflects on the lessons she learned about parenting, faith, and God…
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In this episode, Haley and Dustin sit down with Dana K. White, author of Jesus Doesn’t Care About Your Messy House and host of the popular podcast A Slob Comes Clean. Dana shares her hope story of how the Lord helped her navigate an ongoing struggle with a messy house. They discuss the emotional impact that clutter and disorganization have on so ma…
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The Bible says, “Let the redeemed of the Lord tell their story” (Psalm 107:2) In this episode, Haley and Dustin discuss the importance of sharing your testimony or “hope story.” They share what the Bible says about personal testimonies, the impact they can have, and common barriers to overcome when sharing your story. They also provide practical ti…
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In this episode, Haley and Dustin sit down with Faith Eury Cho, author of Experiencing Friendship with God and Deepen Your Friendship with God, a new devotional. Faith shares her hope story of how the Lord was faithful to provide for her and her family when they planted a church in the midst of the 2020 pandemic. It’s an encouraging story of God’s …
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Miscarriage is a tragedy that strikes many expecting mother's every year. However, one area that can often times go overlooked is the impact it has on the fathers. That is why we are so blessed to welcome singer-songwriter Brian Parker to this heartfelt episode of Music for the Soul. Brian opens up about his personal journey through grief after exp…
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Do you have a hard time being content? At the heart of discontentment, envy, and jealousy are often at work. In this episode, Haley and Dustin discuss what the Bible says about envy and jealousy. They explore the difference between the two, common signs of envy and jealousy and the impact these emotions can have in our lives. With biblical insights…
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Following last week’s episode with Jamie Winship, Haley and Dustin share a few thoughts on how finding your God-given purpose can feel inspiring … and often intimidating. For some, finding their purpose happens in a moment with clarity and certainty. For many, it happens gradually over time with setbacks, questions, and ongoing discovery. Trying to…
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In this episode, Haley and Dustin sit down with Jamie Winship, author of Living Fearless. Jamie is a former police officer, conflict resolution expert, coach, consultant, and speaker – helping people overcome fear, find their identity in Christ, and live out their God-given purpose. Jamie shares his hope story of how God called him to become a poli…
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Abuse can make you feel powerless, worthless, and hopeless. But healing is available in Christ. In this episode, Haley and Dustin discuss the impact abuse can have on a person and how God can heal us from past pain. With vulnerability and compassion, they share stories and walk through some practical, biblical steps we can take to move toward heali…
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God hides a teasure inside every affliction. These powerful words come from a guest we are honored to have on this episode of the Music for the Soul Podcast. Susan Piper joins us to share her story of how, guitar in hand, she walked into the Cleveland bars at 15 years old in pursuit of stardom. A couple of decades later, Jesus decided that was long…
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In this episode, Haley and Dustin sit down with author and speaker Jon Seidl, who writes on issues of faith, mental health, addiction, messy sanctification, and radical vulnerability. Jon shares his hope story and how the Lord led him to sobriety after a difficult season of struggling with alcohol addiction. Jon speaks candidly about his experience…
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Time – we spend it. We waste it. We lose track of it. Yet, we never seem to have enough of it. How are we to manage our time? In this episode, Haley and Dustin discuss what the Bible says about time management. They explore roadblocks to effective time management and how we manage our time can reveal deeper emotional and spiritual issues. This is a…
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In this episode, Haley and Dustin are joined by Dr. Curt Thompson. He is a Christian psychiatrist, speaker, host of the Being Known podcast, and author of numerous books, including The Deepest Place: Suffering and the Formation of Hope. Dr. Thompson shares his story of hope and how the close relationships in his life have helped cultivate his hope …
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In this special episode, Haley’s mom joins us on the podcast! Glenda Scully shares how she found hope in Christ when her granddaughter was diagnosed with leukemia and later when her husband was diagnosed with multiple myeloma. She also discusses the importance of using your gifts to serve the Lord as well as the need for senior adult ministries in …
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We have discussed trauma on many episodes of the Music for the Soul Podcast. However, today's discussion really digs down to the root of trauma and what recovery, support and healing look like for victims struggling with big T and little t trauma. Our guest on today's episode is licensed professional counselor, EMDR trauma Therapist and author Lisa…
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Proverbs 4:23 says, “Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.” In this episode, Haley and Dustin discuss the concept of guarding your heart – what it means, what it doesn’t mean, and why it’s important to our spiritual growth. With personal stories and biblical insights, they also share how to practically guard your he…
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How Dr. Gary and Barb Rosberg Found Hope in Christ – Episode 34 Description: In this episode, Haley and Dustin sit down with dear friends Dr. Gary and Barb Rosberg. They are the co-founders of America's Family Coaches, conference speakers, executive life and marriage coaches, award-winning authors, broadcasters, and hosts of The Rosbergs: Your Marr…
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Based on June Hunt’s 31-day interactive devotional, Haley and Dustin discuss the concept of seeing yourself through God’s eyes. This is a life-changing concept and spiritual discipline that can help you embrace your identity in Christ, correct underlying negative thoughts, and grow in your walk with the Lord. Listen now and don’t miss the link belo…
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In this episode, Haley and Dustin welcome back June Hunt, the founder of Hope for the Heart. June shares lessons she learned from her mother on how to be a witness to an unbelieving spouse. With personal stories and biblical insights, June also discusses how to share the gospel with others. Listen now – it’s an encouraging conversation and practica…
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In this episode, Haley and Dustin sit down with Gareth Russell, the CEO of Jersey Road, a PR and communications agency based in the UK. Gareth shares his story of how he found hope in Christ in the aftermath of losing both of his parents within the span of six months. His story of grief is an encouraging reminder of the hope we have in Christ and o…
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As we close out 2024, Music for the Soul reflects on the extraordinary guests who’ve graced our podcast this year. In this week’s special episode, we revisit some of our most memorable moments with living legends of the music industry—Gloria Gaither, Larnell Harris, and Bob Farrell. Steve and Becky share what made these conversations truly special,…
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In this episode, Haley and Dustin sit down with Afshin Ziafat, the lead pastor of Providence Church in Frisco, TX. Afshin shares his story of how he came to faith in Christ growing up in a Muslim family and how he found hope in Christ during a series of trials during the pandemic. With biblical insight and pastoral guidance, he also shares how we c…
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Why me? Why this? Why now? Trials are inevitable in life, but hope is available in Christ. In this episode, Haley and Dustin discuss what the Bible says about the purpose of trials and how they can help us grow in spiritual maturity. They share some common misconceptions about trials, how we can respond to hardships, and how God’s Word can shift ou…
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The holidays are often a time spent with family, friends, and festive traditions. Yet for many, this season can also bring feelings of stress, sadness, or loneliness. In this episode, we are honored to welcome Sue Foster, a licensed marriage and family therapist, to help us navigate these complex emotions. Sue dives into common challenges people fa…
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Happy Thanksgiving! As Christians, we are called to be grateful. But it’s not always easy. In this episode, Haley and Dustin reflect on what the Bible says about being thankful and some of the roadblocks that make gratitude difficult at times. With personal stories and helpful insights, they share some practical ways to grow in gratitude and give t…
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Walking through any type of trauma, grief, or trial is not easy … especially when you’re young. In this episode of Hope Talks, Haley and Dustin sit down with Colton Kyle, the son of American Sniper Chris Kyle and Taya Kyle. Colton shares his story of navigating grief and finding his calling as a young man in the aftermath of his father’s tragic dea…
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We've spoken a lot about anxiety and stress on the last few episodes of the Music for the Soul Podcast. They both can be debilitating and raise a lot of "what if" questions in our lives. However, what would happen if we started asking "what if this is God's best for my life?" We are so blessed to welcome vocalist Ally Jackson to this week's episode…
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Merry Christmas! In preparation for the holidays, Haley and Dustin reflect on the Christmas story and the hope we have because of the first and second coming of Jesus. They also discuss family, Christmas traditions, and share some reflections from the new Hope for the Heart Christmas devotional, “The God of Hope.” See link below for devotional. Sub…
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In this special episode, Haley and Dustin sit down with Dwight Bain at the 2024 Hope Together Conference. This is part four of a short series with guest speakers and interviews from the conference. Dwight Bain is a sought-after counselor, life coach, author, broadcaster, and speaker. Dwight specializes in stress management, mental health, personal …
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Stress can play a large role in musicians lives. From expectations of how they will perform during events to personal anxiety about venues or songs, how can we find calm and peace when creating and performing music. Well we are so blessed to welcome Jeniffer Roig-Francoli to this week's episode of the Music for the Soul Podcast. Jennifer is an awar…
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This week's episode of the Music for the Soul Podcast is one that is very near to all of us at Music for the Soul. Founder Steve Siler shares his story about the creation of the song Whole in the Sight of God and the new music video to accompany it. Steve talks about going to get a routine ultrasound on his wife in 1994 and being told by the nurse …
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In this special episode, Haley and Dustin sit down with Marcus Warner, who spoke and led a workshop at our 2024 Hope Together Conference. This is part three of a short series with guest speakers and interviews from the conference. Marcus is the President of Deeper Walk International, a ministry that helps people identify and overcome the obstacles …
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In this special episode, Haley and Dustin sit down with Dr. Joshua Straub at our 2024 Hope Together Conference. This is part two of a short series with guest speakers and interviews from the conference. Dr. Straub and his wife, Christi, are co-founders of Famous at Home, a ministry focused on helping families become stronger and healthier through b…
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Welcome back to the second part of our two part discussion on Music for the Soul's newest project, What Hope Says. This week, Steve Siler, Scott Krippayne and Tony Wood discuss the second half of the album including the songs Tell Yourself the Truth, Taking Care of Me, Hope Says There's a Way, Merciful Jesus, Anyway, and Imagine God's Best. Steve s…
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In this special episode, Haley and Dustin share Aubrey Sampson’s keynote message from our 2024 Hope Together Conference. This is part one of a short series with guest speakers and interviews from the conference. In her message, Aubrey walks through the story of the woman at the well in John 4. With biblical insights and historical context, Aubrey h…
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We are very excited to bring you this episode today with guests Scott Krippayne, Tony Wood, and our own Steve Siler as they discuss the creation and release of Music for the Soul's latest project, What Hope Says. The team talks about how What Hope Says was conceptualized, and that after years of discussion with therapists, the number one issue most…
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The Bible says the Lord is “worthy of praise” (Psalm 18:3) and calls us to “walk in a manner worthy of the Lord” (Colossians 1:10). Inspired by the worship song “Who Else” by Gateway Worship, Haley and Dustin talk through some of the lyrics and biblical concepts of the song. They discuss the role of music in our spiritual formation, how Jesus is wo…
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In light of World Mental Health Day on October 10, Haley and Dustin discuss why the Bible is important in addressing mental health. With biblical insights and practical tips, they share how we can take care of our own mental health, how to help others who are struggling, and how the tools and resources of Hope for the Heart can help people address …
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Directing choirs is one of the most important pieces to delivering the emotion and depth of a song. That is why we are blessed to welcome Choral Director and Musician Chris Smith to this episode of the Music for the Soul Podcast. Chris shares his experience of directing choirs, starting in 1990 with a local church in Nashville at the request of one…
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Conflicts are inevitable – in marriage, parenting, work, church, or any relationship. Yet we often avoid them, and we don’t know how to handle them. In this episode, Haley and Dustin discuss healthy and unhealthy ways to manage conflict, along with reasons why we often avoid conflict. They share insightful stories and practical tips from the Bible,…
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The thought of forgiving the person who hurt you (or your loved ones) can seem unthinkable, unfair, and unequivocally wrong. For many, the pain is just too real. However, forgiveness is at the heart of God’s character. It’s why Jesus came. And it’s at the heart of healing, growth, and freedom. In this episode, Haley and Dustin discuss what forgiven…
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We are incredibly blessed to welcome a living legend to the Music for the Soul Podcast today: Grammy Award-winning singer Larnelle Harris. Join us as Larnelle shares stories from his remarkable career and reveals how his passion for singing began. He talks about starting out as a percussionist before transitioning to being a singer. However, just a…
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Famous atheist-turned-Christian and best-selling author of The Case for Christ Lee Strobel joins Haley and Dustin on this episode of Hope Talks. Lee shares his story of how he had a near-death experience due to a medical event and how it ultimately solidified his hope in Christ. With personal insights, inspiring stories, and solid evidence – Lee al…
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The Bible says, “Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have” (1 Peter 3:15). As believers we do not have a blind faith or a foundation-less hope. There are many reasons why the Christian faith is true and our hope is real. That’s what apologetics is all about – helping us defend and e…
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