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George Birge: Trusting God When Nothing Works Jan 28, 2026

This week on The Upload, host Brooke Taylor and co-host Pastor Mark Evans sit down with country artist George Birge for a powerful, honest conversation about faith, surrender, and what it really looks like to trust God’s timing in an industry driven by pressure, comparison, and success.

George opens up about his journey from playing small shows and grinding it out in a country duo to questioning whether he had made the right decision chasing music at all. With vulnerability and clarity, he shares how seasons of waiting, disappointment, and nearly walking away became the very foundation God used to shape his character, strengthen his marriage, and prepare him for success he wasn’t ready to handle at the start.

Throughout the conversation, George reflects on the tension between ambition and surrender, learning to “give up pretending” while staying faithful to the mission. He talks about the refining process that happens below the surface, the unseen work God does in private long before anything rises above the water and why integrity, family, and faith must come before fame.

The episode dives deep into trusting God’s plan, navigating comparison, understanding real versus transactional relationships, and wrestling with temptation in the spotlight. George also shares how building a Christ-centered culture on the road; from praying with his band to prioritizing his role as a husband and father, has given him freedom, peace, and clarity in a demanding season of life.

For anyone struggling with control, anxiety, delayed dreams, or wondering if God is listening, George offers wisdom on praying boldly for the desires of your heart while releasing the outcome to God. His story is a reminder that success will never fill the void, but surrender will and that God’s kindness often shows up in the delays we don’t understand at the time.

🎧 This episode is for anyone in a season of waiting, refining, or learning how to trust God without pretending and discovering peace on the other side of surrender.

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Dylan Marlowe: Keeping The Glory Tank Full Jan 21, 2026

This week on The Upload, host Brooke Taylor sits down with country artist Dylan Marlowe for a raw and thoughtful conversation about faith, calling, and learning how to keep God at the center in an industry that constantly pulls the spotlight toward self. Dylan opens up about when faith became personal for him — not inherited, but chosen — and shares the unforgettable story of how a friend’s mom quite literally pulled him back into church to say yes to Jesus. He reflects on the people who modeled Christ for him growing up, including his grandfather, and how those early examples continue to shape the man, husband, and soon-to-be father he’s becoming.

The conversation dives deep into navigating success without losing your soul. Dylan shares the tension of being a public figure, the temptation to chase viral moments, and the conviction he’s felt to walk away from controversy — even when it could bring more followers. He introduces a powerful concept he calls the “glory tank,” explaining why time with the Lord has to come before applause, affirmation, or the stage. Dylan also speaks honestly about life on the road, spiritual discipline in dark environments, and why leading worship for a handful of people has sometimes been more fulfilling than sold-out shows. As he and his wife Nat prepare to welcome twins after a season of infertility,

Dylan reflects on prayer, patience, and trusting God’s timing — even when the waiting feels heavy. This episode is for anyone wrestling with purpose, pressure, and the desire to live differently — choosing faithfulness over fame and obedience over approval.

🎧 Listen in for a powerful reminder that when your glory tank is full of God, everything else finds its proper place.

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Courtney & Alex Quist: Obedience Before The Applause Jan 14, 2026

This week on The Upload, host Brooke Taylor sits down with viral content creators and new parents Courtney and Alex Quist for an honest conversation about obedience; choosing to follow God even when the path isn’t clear and the cost feels high.

Before they ever met, both Courtney and Alex encountered moments where the Lord asked them to trust Him fully. Courtney shares how growing up Catholic eventually led to a life-changing encounter with Jesus. A moment that awakened a deeply personal faith. Alex opens up about being raised in the church as a pastor’s kid and what it looked like to move from inherited belief to a faith he chose for himself.

In separate seasons, God called both of them to move to Nashville, Tennessee. Steps of obedience that didn’t come with a full roadmap, but shaped their faith, their purpose, and ultimately their story together. Later in the episode, Alex vulnerably shares his journey to freedom, opening up about his struggle with pornography addiction and how surrender, accountability, and God’s grace led him out of shame and into healing. His testimony is a powerful reminder that nothing is beyond God’s reach when brought into the light.Courtney and Alex also share their heart behind social media; not to preach, but to live differently.

Their desire is simple: to create space for people to lean in, notice something distinct, and maybe, through their lives, be drawn closer to Jesus. Now as new parents, they reflect on how this season has deepened their understanding of Christ’s love and sharpened their commitment to obedience.

🎧 This episode is for anyone learning to trust God’s voice, take the next step of faith, and follow Jesus before the applause.

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Steven Curtis Chapman: Learning To Hobble Well Jan 07, 2026

This week on The Upload, host Brooke Taylor and co-host Pastor Mark Evans sit down with one of the most influential voices in Christian music, Steven Curtis Chapman, for a deeply personal and faith-filled conversation about transformation, tragedy, and the sustaining presence of God.

Steven takes listeners back to the very beginning of his faith journey, growing up in what he describes as a “little crazy” home marked by conflict, broken examples, and hardship. He shares how, as a young boy in Paducah, Kentucky, he witnessed a miraculous shift in his family during a revival at their Baptist church — a moment that forever changed the trajectory of his parents’ lives and planted the first seeds of his own faith. About a year later, a single verse from Revelation “I stand at the door and knock” became the moment Steven says Jesus knocked on the door of his heart, beginning a lifelong walk with God.

The conversation turns to one of the most painful chapters of Steven’s life: the tragic loss of his youngest daughter, Maria Sue. With honesty and grace, Steven opens up about how his family navigated unimaginable grief, how the shortest verse in Scripture “Jesus wept” took on profound new meaning, and how God met them in their sorrow rather than abandoning them in it. He reflects on how the Lord has faithfully sustained his family and how Maria’s life and legacy continue through their work with Show Hope.

Steven Curtis Chapman reminds us that faith is not the absence of pain, but the presence of God in the middle of it. This episode is for anyone who has wrestled with loss, questioned God in suffering, or needed reassurance that Jesus still draws near in our deepest grief.

🎧 Listen in for a powerful testimony of faith refined by fire, hope anchored in eternity, and the God who walks with us through it all.

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Brennley Brown: Spiritual Warfare & Standing Firm When the Industry Pushes Back Dec 31, 2025

This week on The Upload, Brooke Taylor and Pastor Mark Evans sit down with up-and-coming Country Christian artist Brennley Brown for a powerful, honest conversation about faith, calling, and the cost of obedience.

From singing on her family’s ranch in Apple Valley, California, to becoming the youngest highest-charting finalist on The Voice, Brennley’s journey has been marked by talent, opportunity, and an unwavering love for Jesus. But as her platform has grown, so has the resistance — even from people closest to her. Brennley opens up about how being bold about her faith has, at times, held her back in the music industry, and how she’s been told she may never “make it” because she refuses to water down her beliefs.

Brennley shares how her relationship with God didn’t begin in church, but in her bedroom at age 13, during her mom’s battle with life-threatening Cardiac Lyme Disease. One night with a Bible changed everything — setting her on a path of faith she’s never turned away from. She also dives into the importance of spiritual community, including a small group she participates in by phone with other women committed to staying in the Word together.

The conversation turns to spiritual warfare, including the inspiration behind her song “Get Behind Me,” rooted in Matthew 16 when Jesus rebukes Peter for standing in the way of God’s purpose. Brennley, Brooke, and Mark unpack what it looks like to discern God’s voice, resist distraction, and stay faithful when obedience feels costly.

This episode is for anyone who’s felt pressure to compromise, silence their faith, or choose comfort over calling — and a reminder that God’s path is always worth it.

🎧 Listen in to hear Brennley’s testimony, her heart for ministry, and why standing firm in faith matters more than ever.

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Kris Talley: God Broke My “Perfect” Family to Build My Faith Dec 24, 2025

This week on The Upload, Brooke Taylor and Pastor Mark Evans are joined by businessman and believer Kris Talley — Executive Vice President of Sales at Logo Brands, one of the nation’s leading manufacturers of officially licensed NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, MLS, and collegiate gear.

Kris shares a powerful testimony that begins with what looked like the ideal life: a tight-knit family, success, stability, and no real need for God — or so he thought. That illusion shattered when he came home from college one weekend to find his parents discussing divorce after his mom had an emotional affair. What followed was a painful unraveling that forced Kris to confront a truth many avoid: sometimes the greatest idols in our lives aren’t bad things — they’re good things we’ve made ultimate.

Kris vulnerably explains how God had to dismantle the biggest idol in his life — his family — to show him his need for a Savior. In that breaking season, not only did Kris come to faith, but his entire family did too. Against the odds, his parents both surrendered their lives to Christ, restored their marriage, and set a new spiritual foundation that forever changed their family legacy.

He also reflects on the quiet faithfulness of his childhood friend Matt, who discipled him during that season — a friendship that would later turn into a business partnership at Logo Brands. Today, Kris and Matt continue to build their company with faith as a cornerstone, proving that belief doesn’t stay separate from leadership, business, or success.

This episode is a reminder that God doesn’t just redeem broken stories — He uses them to save generations.

🎧 Listen in to hear how loss led to salvation, why idols aren’t always obvious, and how obedience in hard seasons produces eternal fruit.

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Chase Matthew: Pentecostal Roots, Doubt, and Hearing God Speak “You’re About to Find Out” Dec 17, 2025

Country artist Chase Matthew joins Brooke Taylor and Pastor Mark Evans on The Upload for a deeply personal conversation about faith, grief, and discovering purpose. Raised Pentecostal in a family rooted in church, Chase shares how his faith journey wasn’t always straightforward. There were seasons when he questioned whether he even believed in God at all.

In the midst of grieving the loss of his aunt—one of his biggest musical inspirations—Chase found himself asking God for a sign: If You’re real, show me my purpose. What followed was a moment he describes as unmistakable. A direct answer from God: “You’re about to find out.” That phrase—YATFO—became his mantra, scribbled across notebooks, and soon marked a turning point as he began playing in his church’s youth band.

Chase opens up about growing up in the Pentecostal church, witnessing moments like speaking in tongues, the meaning behind his Isaiah 54:17 tattoo (“No weapon formed against you shall prosper”), and his ongoing struggles with shame. The conversation also dives into big questions about the afterlife and what Chase imagines heaven might be like.

🎧 Listen now to hear Chase Matthew’s powerful testimony of faith, loss, and finding purpose.

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Chloe Holladay: Secretly Getting Married & The Waiting Season That Changed Her Life Dec 10, 2025

This week on The Upload, Brooke Taylor & Pastor Mark Evans sit down with creator, majorette, and Nashville newcomer Chloe Holladay—and she drops a revelation right at the top of the episode: she secretly got married.

The details? Let’s just say… it wasn’t the fairy-tale, sparkly, over-the-top moment everyone would expect from someone who’s self-admittedly “extra” in almost every area of her life. Chloe shares exactly why she and her now-husband kept it quiet, what led them to make the decision so quickly, and the surprising outfit she ended up wearing to say “I do.”

Chloe also opens up about her journey from Crimsonette at the University of Alabama to becoming the first-ever majorette for the Tennessee Titans -- a position that didn’t exist until she boldly pitched it herself. Before that breakthrough, there was a long, uncomfortable waiting season where she moved to Nashville with zero plan, trusting that if God had led her there, He would provide the next step. And He did.

Chloe also gets vulnerable about her rise on social media. For two years she built a massive platform without sharing much about her faith. But after an influencer event in Los Angeles left her with overwhelming anxiety and a weight she couldn’t explain, she realized she had been grounding her identity in numbers, aesthetics, and doing things “for the video.” Stepping away from social media, she felt God speak clearly: her platforms would be used for His glory. When she returned, everything changed -- her voice, her content, and even her audience. She went from 300k followers to over a million simply by being obedient.

Chloe talks through the online hate, the comparison trap she fell into in college, and the spiritual grounding that brought her out of it. She shares what it looks like being a newlywed, growing her faith alongside her husband, and why their funniest (and fiercest) argument so far has involved grocery store leftovers.

🎧 Listen in to hear the full story behind Chloe’s secret wedding and the moment everything shifted.

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Conner Smith: The Accident That Changed Everything & Finding Peace In The Deepest Valley Dec 03, 2025

Country artist Conner Smith joins Brooke Taylor and co-host Pastor Mark Evans on The Upload for his first in-depth conversation since the tragic accident that made headlines this past summer. Known for hits like “I Hate Alabama,” and “Creek Will Rise,” Conner has quickly risen through the country music ranks—touring festivals, releasing his debut album, and building a loyal fanbase. But behind the momentum was a season of profound heartbreak.

On the final day of CMA Fest, just one day after taking the Riverfront Stage, Conner was involved in a devastating accident that took a life. In this episode, he opens up with honesty and humility about the grief, trauma, and deep soul-searching that followed, and how the Lord became his anchor when the world around him collapsed.

Conner shares how God met him in the shock and silence, the community that rallied around him, and the spiritual “crushing and stripping” that has reshaped him in ways he never expected. He talks about learning to trust God in the valley, surrendering the weight he can’t carry alone, and how the peace he has today is only because of the presence of Christ in the darkest hours.

This is a powerful conversation about suffering, healing, and the God who restores what feels shattered beyond repair.

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Chris Lane: Finding Faith in the Detours & Staying Grounded in the Spotlight Nov 26, 2025

Country artist Chris Lane joins Brooke Taylor on The Upload for a candid, faith-filled conversation about the unexpected injuries, detours, and divine redirection that shaped his life long before music stardom. Chris opens up about tearing his ACL in high school—and again in college—an experience that sidelined his dreams of playing sports but sparked a life-changing relationship with the Lord. What felt like devastation at the time became the quiet space God used to draw him close, heal his heart, and prepare him for a future he couldn’t yet see.

Now a husband, dad, and touring musician, Chris shares honestly about this new season where his time feels “wrecked”—changing diapers at home, performing on the road, and fighting to keep Jesus at the center of it all. He talks about the conviction he feels to carve out time with God, how fatherhood has deepened his understanding of Christ’s love, and how marriage wasn’t even on his radar until he met his wife, Lauren. Their shared faith became the foundation of their relationship—especially significant given Lauren’s upbringing in Portland, one of the least churched major cities in America.

Chris also gets real about navigating fame in an industry that can inflate the ego. He talks about praying for humility, wanting success but not at the cost of his walk with Christ, and the ways God is teaching him patience in every area of life.

🎧 Listen now for an encouraging, down-to-earth conversation about faith, humility, family, and finding God’s purpose in the detours.

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Maddie Perry: God Spoke To Me “You’ll See Him Again” Nov 19, 2025

This week on The Upload, Brooke Taylor and Pastor Mark Evans sit down with Nashville-based fashion, travel, and wellness influencer—and host of The Tuesday Tea—Maddie Perry for a deeply moving conversation about loss, calling, and unshakeable faith.

At just 20 years old, Maddie walked through unimaginable heartbreak when her long-term boyfriend suddenly passed away. In the midst of grief, she experienced a peace she can’t explain—and a moment in her kitchen where she heard the unmistakable voice of God say she would see him again and that He would redeem what had been lost. That encounter became the foundation of her faith and the beginning of her own redemption story.

Maddie opens up about navigating life as an influencer in a world that praises the polished and filtered—while she feels convicted to be more bold, transparent, and outspoken about her faith. She shares honest insights on comparison, the pressure of social media, and the mindset shifts that are helping her stay grounded. Plus, she talks about why she feels called in this season to memorize Scripture and anchor herself to truth.

Authentic, emotional, and full of hope—this conversation is for anyone walking through grief, questioning purpose, or learning how to live out their faith in front of others.

🎧 Listen in and be encouraged by Maddie’s powerful testimony of loss, peace, and God’s redemption.

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Walker Hayes: From Atheist to Believer — The Unexpected Loss That Turned His Heart to God Nov 12, 2025

Country artist Walker Hayes joins Brooke Taylor and Pastor Mark Evans on The Upload to share the powerful story of how he went from skeptic to believer. For years, Walker’s wife Lainey lived out her faith while he stood on the sidelines, unconvinced. But after meeting a man named Craig—a friend whose radical generosity challenged everything Walker thought he knew about love and grace—his heart began to soften.

Then, tragedy struck. During the birth of their daughter, Lainey suffered severe complications, and their baby girl was stillborn. Walker calls that heartbreaking moment the event that “made the knee bow.” What followed was a transformation that changed not only his faith, but his family, his music, and his purpose.

Walker opens up about grief, grace, and the relentless love of a God who met him in the middle of his pain—and never let go.

🎧 Listen now and be inspired by Walker’s powerful testimony of loss, love, and redemption.

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Tyler Hubbard: How A Family Tragedy Shaped His Faith Nov 05, 2025

Country artist Tyler Hubbard joins Brooke Taylor and Pastor Mark Evans on The Upload to share how faith carried him through seasons of loss, change, and renewal. From losing his father in a tragic accident to rebuilding life and purpose after Florida Georgia Line, Tyler opens up about the moments that tested his trust in God—and the peace that came when he finally surrendered control. He also reflects on how fatherhood has deepened his understanding of grace, how he now views idols and success through a biblical lens, and the scriptures that continue to anchor his journey.

🎧 Listen now and be encouraged by Tyler’s story of faith through tragedy, transformation, and trust.

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Introducing: The Upload with Brooke Taylor Oct 29, 2025

Faith-Fueled Conversations for Life. Hosted by radio personality Brooke Taylor alongside her co-host, Pastor Mark Evans, The Upload dives into real and honest conversations about faith, purpose, and life. Each week, Brooke and Mark sit down with musicians, authors, athletes, and influencers to explore what faith means to them... and how it shapes the way they navigate their unique callings, careers, and family lives. Rooted in authenticity, The Upload goes deeper than surface-level chats. Guests share personal stories, defining moments, and the spiritual lessons that sustain them through both triumphs and challenges. Whether you’re looking for encouragement, inspiration, or just a meaningful conversation to lift your week, this podcast is designed to uplift your soul and strengthen your walk.

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