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2021/09/07
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2026/05/27
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On this show we will deep dive the life stories of our favorite musicians and explore the amazing ability music has to connect us to a higher power, to worship and bring us peace and hope in our life. I look forward to the inspiring, faith-filled conversations with musicians, experts and friends as we unpack the life lessons only music can teach us!
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Lost His Daughter. Here’s What He Found | Jon Schmidt
2026/05/27
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S1 E18 | Lost His Daughter. Here’s What He Found | Jon Schmidt
What do you do when life turns upside down?
In this episode, Sarah sits down with Jon Schmidt — pianist, composer, and founding member of The Piano Guys — for a deeply personal conversation about faith, loss, and finding hope in the hardest seasons of life.
Jon shares the story behind iconic pieces like "All of Me," the miracle-filled and setback-riddled path to Piano Guys fame, the tragic loss of his daughter Annie, and how he and his wife Michelle have continued to trust God through each new trial, including the difficult health season Michelle is currently walking through.
His message is practical, personal, and powerful: make a prayer list, turn quickly to God in the small things and the big ones, and trust that tribulation leads to hope.
Jon Schmidt is a pianist, composer, and co-founder of The Piano Guys, whose music has reached billions across the globe. He is a husband, father, and man of deep faith whose life story is a testament to the power of partnership, humility, and choosing contentment over fame.
0:00 - Jon's Family and Faith
9:04 - Turning His Life Over to God
15:22 - Praying Through Writer's Block
24:32 - The Power of Prayer Lists
29:50 - Trusting God in Small Things
31:15 - Finding Strength in Christ
37:00 - How the Piano Guys Began
50:06 - Piano Place Ad
55:55 - Music's Power to Heal
58:04 - Annie's Song Moment
1:03:48 - The Promise of Resurrection
1:07:21 - Michelle's Role in His Music
1:12:45 - Why Learning Piano Matters
CONNECT WITH JON:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepianoguysjonschmidt/?hl=en
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonschmidtmusic
Website: thepianoguys.com
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PRODUCTION CREDITS
This show is made possible byThe Piano Place: https://thepianoplaceutah.com/One Music Schools: https://onemusicschools.com/
Production by Talmage Thayne with FilmLaab
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Lexi Walbeck | Come Back to Who You Are
2026/05/06
A Message for Every Woman - “Come In”
What does it mean to truly know who you are — not who the world says you are, but who you were created to be?
In this episode, Sarah sits down with her lifelong friend Lexi Ogden Walbeck for a deeply personal conversation about identity, comparison, and the quiet crisis that so many women carry alone. Together they walk through the three stages of womanhood — maiden, mother, and matriarch, a framework drawn from the work of Elle Rowley — and explore why each transition can feel so disorienting, and how returning to your divine identity is always the way back. Whether you are a young woman still discovering yourself, a mother in the thick of it, or a grandmother carrying decades of hard-won wisdom, this episode was made for you.
Lexi Ogden Walbeck is a wife, mother of four, and co-creator of the True Millennial platform alongside her husband Parker. Known for her gift of encouragement and her deep faith, Lexi brings warmth, honesty, and hard-earned wisdom to every conversation she enters. Her original poem "Come In" — which opens this episode — serves as an anthem and an invitation for women everywhere to remember who they are, link arms with the women around them, and step fully into the life they were foreordained to live.
Musicians: Lauryn Judd, Mia Judd, Sydney Strong
From Encanto to Real Life: Adassa’s Story of Faith and Resilience
2026/04/22
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S1 E16 | From Encanto to Real Life: Adassa’s Story of Faith and Resilience
In this episode, we sit down with Adassa—best known as the voice of Dolores in Disney’s Encanto—to talk about faith, identity, and what it really takes to stay true to your values in a world that often pressures you to compromise. Adassa shares powerful moments from her journey, including hitting rock bottom, learning to trust God through uncertainty, and discovering that our hardest seasons may actually be the turning points in our story. This conversation explores resilience, motherhood, listening for guidance, and why success doesn’t have to come at the cost of who you are.
Adassa is a Billboard-charting, Grammy-nominated artist and actress, widely recognized for her role in Encanto and the global hit “We Don’t Talk About Bruno.” Beyond her music career, she is a mother of seven and a passionate advocate for faith-centered living, using her story to inspire others to find purpose, healing, and strength through life’s challenges.
Soul Filled Music Foundation: https://soulfillmusic.org/
CONNECT WITH ADASSA
Instagram: @adassaoficial
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Facebook: @adassa
Website: https://www.adassa-official.com/
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PRODUCTION CREDITS
This show is made possible by
The Piano Place: https://thepianoplaceutah.com/
One Music Schools: https://onemusicschools.com/
Production by Talmage Thayne with Film Laab
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A Journey of Motherhood, Music, and Faith | Jenny Oaks Baker
2026/04/02
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S1 E15 | A Journey of Motherhood, Music, and Faith
Jenny Oaks Baker has built a world-class music career—but her mission has always been bigger than music.
In this episode, she shares how faith, family, and a commitment to excellence have shaped her journey as a violinist, mother, and creator. From raising musical children to using performance as a form of ministry, Jenny offers a powerful perspective on what it really means to live a meaningful musical life.
SoulFill Music Foundation: https://soulfillmusic.org/
CONNECT WITH JENNY
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennyoaksbaker/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jennyoaksbaker
Website: https://www.jennyoaksbaker.com/
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PRODUCTION CREDITS
This show is made possible by
The Piano Place: https://thepianoplaceutah.com/
One Music Schools: https://onemusicschools.com/
Production by Talmage Thayne with FilmLaab
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The Art of Playing, Not Perfecting Music | Kurt Bestor
2026/03/19
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The Art of Playing, Not Perfecting Music
“Music to me isn't just notes. It's emotions. It's deep feelings. It's the space between the words. Music is not what I do for a living. It's who I am.”
In this episode of More Than Musicians, Sarah sits down with Emmy Award-winning and Grammy-nominated composer Kurt Bestor. He is the creative force behind some of the most beloved music in film, television, and holiday traditions.
From a childhood moment where his mother asked him to “play a sunrise,” to conducting at the Olympic Games, Kurt shares the journey that shaped not just his career, but his identity as an artist.
This conversation goes far beyond music.
We talk about:
Why music is meant to be felt, not perfected
The difference between the craft and the art of music
Taking leaps before you feel ready
How collaboration, failure, and fear shape true creativity
Why “playing” music might be the most important thing we’ve lost
Kurt’s perspective is a powerful reminder that music isn’t just something we do—it’s something that connects us at the deepest human level.
If you’ve ever felt pressure to be perfect… this episode will change the way you think about music—and maybe even yourself.
Listen to "Belle La Vie" https://open.spotify.com/track/6GnGyYfFF9urSHz7mGgo64?si=4f27459953d64334
CONNECT WITH KURT
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kbestor/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KurtBestor2/
Website: https://www.kurtbestor.com/bio
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This show is made possible by
The Piano Place: https://thepianoplaceutah.com/
One Music Schools: https://onemusicschools.com/
Production by Talmage Thayne with FilmLaab
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Sophie’s Story: Healing Through Music w/ Kent & Anne-Marie Barton
2026/02/26
In this heartfelt episode of More Than Musicians, Sarah sits down with Kent and Anne-Marie Barton, parents of a deeply musical family, to reflect on raising children in a home built on creativity, faith, and sacrifice, and the legacy that continues after the sudden loss of their daughter, Sophie Rose Barton.
They share how music shaped their family, not just as a passion but as a language of connection, and how, after Sophie’s passing, it became a way to process grief. Through playing together as a family band and sharing music with others, they have kept her spirit alive.
Kent and Anne-Marie, who run a high-end home design company, brought their eye for detail and beauty into every Sophie’s Place location. When Steve and Barb Young of the Forever Young Foundation approached them, they created Sophie's Place, a music therapy center in Sophie’s honor with themes like “Music Changes Everything” and “Shine On.” Every detail reflects Sophie’s personality and her lasting impact on the world.
They also speak candidly about grief, the temptation to turn away from the hardest moments, and how true healing comes from facing it, leaning on each other, and finding beauty in the midst of sorrow.
Stay tuned until the end to hear a song from Sophie herself, a beautiful reminder that her music and spirit continue to shine through her legacy.
This conversation is a moving testament to the power of music to heal our souls and carry love through even the hardest times.
If you feel touched by this episode, please consider sharing. Our hope is to spread awareness about the resources made available through Sophie's Place and music therapy.
CONNECT WITH SOPHIE’S PLACEInstagram: @sophiesplacemusicWebsite: https://foreveryoung.org/pages/initiatives/sophies-place
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Reminiscin' with Emma Nissen (Pt.2) | Being a Light by Meeting People Where They Are
2026/02/10
In part two of this conversation, Sarah and singer-songwriter Emma Nissen dive into the ways we show up for one another, love without assumptions, and let our light guide others along their journey. From playful moments of improvisation—where Emma scats using random words—to deeply reflective conversations about life, Emma shares her philosophy of "Live and Let Live" and the beauty of meeting people exactly where they are.
The conversation culminates in a heartfelt performance of her song, Walking Each Other Home, a touching anthem about love, guidance, and the power of simply being present for one another.
This episode isn’t just for music lovers—it’s for anyone seeking inspiration, encouragement, and a reminder that the way we show up in the world (especially online) can make a profound difference.
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CONNECT w/ EMMA:
Instagram: @emsnissen
Website: https://www.emmanissen.com/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCugTYWzLAuOwh1lE_ttySvQ
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1DnRR6YVHXOJJ960ZKUzGS?si=BtVX_YmpRWqKbhaXxW1AzQ
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Reminiscin' with Emma Nissen | Faith, Detours & Finding Her Voice (Pt. 1)
2026/02/03
In part one of this two-part conversation, Sarah sits down with singer-songwriter Emma Nissen to explore the stories that have shaped her up to this point in her life.
From her earliest musical experiences to the moment an unexpected vocal cord injury redirected her path from opera to (later) discovering jazz, Emma reflects on how detours can become divine redirections.
That redirection ultimately led her to serve a church mission, where she began writing music for the first time. Emma performs her first ever song, “Gotta Have Faith.” She goes on to share the sacred story behind a mission anthem inspired by her late grandfather - living proof of the angels she believes are among us guiding us every step of the way. As promised, Emma also announces the name of her brand new album and offers a thoughtful perspective on faith journeys—likening them to building a home.
This conversation isn’t just for fans of Emma’s music. It’s for anyone navigating a faith journey, unexpected change, and the realization that we have far more similar than we are different.
🎧 Part two will drop 2/10 -- don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss a thing!
CONNECT w/ EMMA:
- Instagram: @emsnissen
- Website: https://www.emmanissen.com/
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Why The Process Matters More Than Praise | Marshall McDonald
2026/01/20
In this episode of More Than Musicians I sit down with accomplished composer and arranger, Marshall McDonald to unpack his story.
Marshall opens up about how he navigates the creative process, the fears he’s faced along the way and some important life advice from his mom that we all need to hear. We discussed how Marshall has learned to let God guide his work and how he sees creativity as an act of faith that has allowed him to be an instrument in the Lord's hands.
Marshall tells a captivating story about his arrangement of Come O Come Emmanuel that he did for The Piano Guys and we discuss how important it is to remove ego from your creative work. I was so grateful for an opportunity to share with Marshall a special experience I had while playing one of his arrangements. This was truly a treat to sit down with someone so influential in my life personally.
If you’ve ever felt stuck, hesitant to start, or caught up in the need for worldly praise or recognition, this conversation will inspire you to create with courage, purpose, humility and faith.
CONNECT w/ MARSHALL:
Instagram: @marshallmcdmusic Website: https://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com/Youtube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCgm1yeqZnI6xpFkTvpFBLMA?si=PPtKpLzhaC0D0hTz
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Dr. Matt Townsend: Overcoming Traps of the Body & Mind
2026/01/06
We spend so much of life trapped in our bodies—lost in the stories our minds love to tell us,forgetting who we really are.We scroll. We eat. We numb. We chase distractions, searching for meaning in all the wrong places.In today’s episode, my guest Dr. Matt Townsend reminds us where true, lasting inner peace actually lives—and how to return to it.As his daughter, I’ve been incredibly blessed to learn from him over the years. These principles have carried me through dark seasons, helped me out of stuck mindsets, and continually pointed me back to hope. I’m so grateful to finally share them with you.In this conversation, we explore truths that change everything:✨ We aren’t human beings having a spiritual experience—we are spiritual beings having a human experience.✨ The common traps of the body and mind, and how a simple shift in awareness can turn our hearts back to Him.✨ Our personal “scars,” and the powerful truth that Christ chose to keep the scars in His hands.✨ The advice Matt shared at my wedding dinner—and why peace never comes from where we think it will.✨ How music can become a sacred bridge that reconnects us to God in a way few things can.This episode is deeply personal, honest, and full of hope.If you’ve ever felt disconnected, overwhelmed, or longing for peace and belonging—this conversation is for you. Watch to the very end for a special musical guest and an opportunity for you to "get into spirit." 🎧 Watch here! And if it resonates, please share it with someone who might need it.Find more of Dr. Matt at https://www.matttownsend.com or on instagram @drmatttownsend
Her Body Stopped Working But Her Faith Never Did | Lindsey Tait Curtis
2025/12/30
What would you do if you woke up one morning and your body no longer worked the way it always had?While serving as a missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Lindsey Tait Curtis experienced a moment that would change her life forever. She woke up unable to walk—beginning a journey that would eventually lead to a diagnosis of Functional Neurological Disorder (FND), a condition that causes unpredictable episodes of paralysis and neurological symptoms. Lindsey never knows when the next episode will come or how long it will last, and the uncertainty has become one of her greatest trials.In this deeply moving conversation, Lindsey shares what it’s like to live in a body that doesn’t always cooperate, how grief and faith can coexist, and how she has leaned on God, music, and songwriting to process pain, fear, and hope. Rather than letting her limitations silence her, Lindsey has found her voice—using music as a form of prayer, healing, and testimony.This episode is an honest look at trusting God when answers don’t come quickly, when healing doesn’t look the way we expect, and when faith means continuing to believe even in the unknown. Lindsey’s story is one of resilience, positivity, and choosing hope—again and again. Lindsey’s original songwriting is featured throughout the episode, offering a powerful soundtrack to her story. Whether you’re navigating chronic illness, uncertainty, or simply wondering how faith can carry you through life’s hardest seasons, this conversation will remind you that even when the body falters, faith can still stand strong.
Fine Tuning Faith and Family with Matthew Braidley Johnson
2025/12/16
In this episode, Sarah sits down with Matthew Braidley Johnson, master piano technician and hymn arranger, to explore the powerful parallels between tuning a piano and tuning our hearts. Matt explains the concept of a pitch raise — why some pianos require a major adjustment before they can ever be finely tuned — and how that same principle applies to our spiritual lives, personal growth, and family priorities.
Matthew also shares the intentional decision to step away from the retail side of his business in order to create a family life more aligned with the goals he and his wife had for time together, especially on weekends with their young family. Together they discuss good, better, and best choices, and why choosing the best is individual often requires meaningful sacrifice.
Throughout the conversation, Matthew plays two of his hymn arrangements, shares scripture, and reflects on the spiritual power of music to shape our homes, strengthen faith, and bring greater harmony to our lives. You're not going to want to miss this one!
For piano tuning, moving, servicing and more visit - https://www.matthewbraidleypianos.com/
Matt's Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/5gfpqL1x73QDppTU68K24B
The Power of Music in The Home w/ Brady Davies
2025/12/09
In this episode, Sarah sits down with her husband and co-founder, Brady Davies, to share the story behind The Piano Place — how it started, what they’ve learned, and the real stories from students and families that prove music can tangibly shape and strengthen a home.
Together, they open up about the early days of building a music school from scratch, the moments that strengthened (and tested) their marriage, and the experiences that confirmed to them that music truly does change lives. They also talk honestly about the regrets they carry from those early chapters — the sacrifices, the missteps, and the things they wish they’d done differently — and how, through all of it, they can now see God’s hand guiding each step of the way.
Whether you’re a parent wanting to bring more music into your home, an entrepreneur curious about what it takes to start a business, or someone who simply loves a good origin story, this episode will inspire you to see music as more than a hobby — but a transformative force inside any home, especially when you invite faith, grace, and growth into the process.
Slopes, Stadiums and Strings: Navigating The World Of Youth Extracurriculars w/ Andy Phillips
2025/12/02
This week on More Than Musicians, Sarah sits down with Andy Phillips — a rare talent who has performed at a professional level in not just one discipline, but two. A former member of the U.S. Ski Team who later became the beloved kicker for the University of Utah football team (and even spent time in the NFL), Andy’s story is full of remarkable twists. And what many don’t know is that he’s also a gifted violinist.
Andy’s perspective is especially powerful because he’s now a coach to his own kids on various teams and a featured writer for the Salt Lake Tribune, where he is passionate about helping kids tap into their fullest potential. Together, he and Sarah dive into what today’s youth are facing in the world of competitive sports and nonstop activities: burnout, the value of multi-sport experiences, knowing when an investment has lifetime value, and how parents can tell when it might be time for a child to step back or even quit.
Insightful, grounded, and refreshingly honest, this episode offers practical wisdom for parents trying to help their kids thrive — a must-listen for parents, coaches, and anyone raising high-potential kids.
A Mother’s Faith and a Daughter’s Song: Lessons in Joy, Faith, and Piano from Jayne and Summer Adamson
2025/11/20
On this episode of More Than Musicians, Sarah welcomes Summer Adamson: wife, mother of four, author, and advocate. Summer shares her family’s journey after her daughter Jayne was born with Down syndrome—a diagnosis that, while unexpected, brought extra joy, curiosity, and compassion into their lives.
Jayne plays a special musical number on the piano at the end of the episode. Don't miss this one!
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SALLEE W 2025/12/04
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My new favorite podcast! I love listening and gathering ideas to incorporate into my home and my parenting. I’ve also been gaining so much insite on h...
maciedavies 2025/11/21
Uplifting and beautiful !!
This podcast is truly a delight! I recently listened to the episode with sweet Jayne and it was so inspiring to see how music can impact any and every...
guitargirl:) 2021/09/22
Gained so much insight personally and for my family!
Such a great podcast-loved learning more about how music can heal our hearts and create stronger family bonds! Highly recommend to anyone, whether inv...
selkins7 2021/09/16
Music is Healing
Being a listener, lover, and maker of music, this podcast hits close to home for me. Music heals my grief and transcends my spirit. Music is a lifelin...
Mert😊 2021/09/16
An interesting and fun listen!
I am a lover of music and this is a great podcast! Sarah is a great interviewer and these interviews are entertaining and interesting!
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