Posts Tagged ‘MAX Music’
Reaching people like me w/ Ricky Vazquez
On this episode of MAX Music, recording artist and worship leader Ricky Vazquez performs two original songs, “Runaway” and “All Is Not Lost.” He shares his journey of faith - from starting to sing at church for the attention of a girl to bilingually leading worship nationwide. Ricky talks about how we all sometimes feel like a "runaway" when it comes to God and how, when tragedy hits in the darkest ways, hope in God is not completely lost.
Sharing about his song “Runaway,” Ricky explains how he was constantly running back and forth from going to church and not. As he grew up, he saw that the times that he felt the most distant from God is when God was the closest to him. No matter how often he fell away, God was always consistent.
Leaning on God’s faithfulness has been a big part of Ricky’s songwriting and ministry as a Christian musician. When his community was facing an unimaginable tragedy, he found himself pouring his feelings into a new song which became “All Is Not Lost.” It is a powerful reminder that God promised to be with us in our suffering and that even in the darkest of dark, God can meet us there.
Seek and You Will Find w/ Sarah Kroger
For Sarah Kroger, music was part of life from the beginning, but it wasn't always easy for her to share her musical gifts with the world. When she faced bullying in middle school, she thought she had shut that part of herself away for good.
But then another singer helped her encounter God through music, and she knew God was calling her to bring her talents out again. Now, she is a full-time worship leader and songwriter.
Despite her full-time career in Christian music, Sarah found herself with more questions than answers in her faith. She felt anxiety about where the questions would lead. The honesty and vulnerability of the songs written during this period of wrestling, and the way Sarah tells her own story, are a powerful testament to faith that’s not afraid of the difficult questions that can come from trying to know our mysterious God. As Sarah puts it, God is so much bigger than the box we place Him in.
On this episode of MAX Music, Sarah Kroger performs her original songs “Still Yours” and “No Filter,” and shares more about the meaning behind each one.
Produced by MAX Studios, University of St. Thomas-Houston
Behind the Music with Taylor Tripodi
Hear Taylor Tripodi talk about how her musical journey started as well as what inspired her to write “This is Redemption” and “Take Care of Everything” on this episode of MAX Music. See the other episodes below.
MAX Music features musicians sharing their spiritual journey through song and conversation. Artists share acoustic, stripped-down versions of songs and then talk about why music matters to them.
Produced by MAX Studios, University of St. Thomas-Houston
Take Care of Everything by Taylor Tripodi
This is Redemption by Taylor Tripodi
Take Care of Everything by Taylor Tripodi
Our MAX Music series featuring singer-songwriter Taylor Tripodi continues with this song reminding us to trust in God’s plan. Take a few minutes to listen and remember that He will “take care of everything.”
Produced by MAX Studios, University of St. Thomas-Houston.
This is Redemption by Taylor Tripodi
Singer-songwriter Taylor Tripodi sings her new song, "This is Redemption." This is the first episode in a series featuring Taylor's music and a conversation about her spiritual journey through song.
MAX Music features musicians sharing their spiritual journey through song and conversation. Produced by MAX Studios at the University of St. Thomas-Houston, artists share acoustic, stripped-down versions of songs and then talk about why music matters to them.
Series Trailer for Taylor Tripodi
Introducing MAX Music. MAX Music features musicians sharing their spiritual journey through song and conversation. Produced by MAX Studios at the University of St. Thomas-Houston, artists share acoustic, stripped-down versions of songs and then talk about why music matters to them. Our first featured artist is singer-songwriter Taylor Tripodi.
