Adventist Music

<p>What do you do when your finances, your housing, and your health all fall apart at once — and you're the one leading worship? In this episode, Cheyna Ash shares the raw story behind her song "Ups and Downs," what she learned about praising God in the lowest moments, and why she believes the church needs to do better by its musicians. </p><p>We're so glad you're here! Let us know in the comments: How do you keep trusting God when everything feels like it's falling apart?</p><p><strong>00:00 — From a musical family to full-time ministry</strong></p><p>Cheyna grew up singing in church with a rapper mom and DJ dad. By 17 she knew she wanted to dedicate her gift entirely to God — and in 2023 she quit her job to make it official. </p><p><strong>08:00 — The story behind "Ups and Downs"</strong> </p><p>Written in one of the hardest seasons of her life — financial instability, housing uncertainty, health challenges — this song is an honest conversation with God about what it really means to trust him in the low moments. </p><p><strong>16:00 — Lessons from David for musicians today</strong></p><p> Cheyna digs into 1 and 2 Samuel and finds a blueprint for navigating uncertainty, staying close to God when things don't make sense, and holding on to the promise even when you can't see the stars. </p><p><strong>22:00 — Advice for young musicians + supporting artists in the church</strong></p><p> Practical wisdom on tent-making skills, getting plugged into your college music community, and the biblical case from Nehemiah for why the church should be compensating its musicians. </p><p>🎧 Stream "Ups and Downs" on Spotify, YouTube, and Apple Music </p><p>🌐 Website: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://cheynaash.com">cheynaash.com</a> </p><p>📸 Instagram: @cheynaashe | @naturesingz | @cheynanigans </p><p>🎵 TikTok: @cheynanigans </p><p>👍 Facebook: Cheyna Ashe Music </p><p>❤️ Support Adventist Music by subscribing and sharing!</p>

<p>It's a really good time to be a musician in the Seventh-day Adventist Church right now!</p><p> In this episode, UK-based couple Tino and Natalie share the remarkable story of how they turned a garage into a fully free recording studio for Christian musicians — and how a message on radical generosity changed the direction of their ministry. </p><p>But this episode is more than that. Tino and Natalie break down opportunities available to Adventist musicians <strong>right now</strong> — from local church networks and conference events, to platforms, podcasts, and the unique advantage of a global church family that welcomes you wherever you go.</p><p>I'm so glad you're here! Let me know in the comments: What has been the biggest opportunity or barrier you've faced as an Adventist musician?</p><p>🎧 Follow Manna House Studio Podcast and support their ministry </p><p>🏠 Want to record in the UK? Reach out to Tino and Natalie directly </p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@MannaHouseStudio">youtube.com/@MannaHouseStudio</a> </p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://Instagram.com/mannahousestudio">Instagram.com/mannahousestudio</a> </p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6yY1ayII49M6v14oGMq3nb">open.spotify.com/show/6yY1ayII49M6v14oGMq3nb</a> </p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@manna.house.studi?_r=1&amp;_t=ZN-957tcxNFVKM">tiktok.com/@manna.house.studi?_r=1&amp;_t=ZN-957tcxNFVKM</a></p><p>❤️ Support Adventist Music by subscribing and sharing!</p>

<p>There is a massive difference between being a good musician and actually making a living doing music. In this episode, husband-and-wife duo Darby and Andrew Schultz (A Better Covenant) reveal how they survived losing their jobs and concert bookings as newlyweds during the pandemic. They share the beautiful story behind their acoustic anthem, "May This Storm," and explain how they pivoted to build a DIY home studio. From the necessity of taking music business classes to the spiritual discipline of handling rejection when booking tours, this episode is a blueprint for making music ministry sustainable.</p><p>We’re so glad you’re here! Let us know in the comments: What is the biggest challenge you face when trying to book gigs or share your music?</p><p>🎧 Stream "May This Storm" on all platforms and visit their website: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://abettercovenantband.com">abettercovenantband.com</a> ❤️ Support Adventist Music by subscribing and sharing!</p>

There is a massive difference between being a good musician and actually making a living doing music. In this episode, husband-and-wife duo Darby and Andrew Schultz (A Better Covenant) reveal how they survived losing their jobs and concert bookings as newlyweds during the pandemic. They share the beautiful story behind their acoustic anthem, "May This Storm," and explain how they pivoted to build a DIY home studio. From the necessity of taking music business classes to the spiritual discipline of handling rejection when booking tours, this episode is a blueprint for making music ministry sustainable.We’re so glad you’re here! Let us know in the comments: What is the biggest challenge you face when trying to book gigs or share your music?🎧 Stream "May This Storm" on all platforms and visit their website: abettercovenantband.com❤️ Support Adventist Music by subscribing and sharing! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

<p>In this episode, we meet Austin Harris to explore his song "All Things Work," a powerful anthem based on Romans 8:28. Austin shares his background as a classically trained vocalist and pianist with a love for Jazz. He gives honest advice on the challenges of self-producing an album—from dealing with background noise to mastering tracks alone—and encourages listeners to explore the world of music composition with the right tools and a heart for God's glory.</p><p>We're so glad you're here! Let us know what composition software you use in the comments on our Instagram.</p><p>You can find Austin's music on all major streaming platforms.</p><p>Tune in next month for a brand new episode of Adventist Music.</p>