Christian Guitar Girls Podcast

Bloom Where You’re Planted - Heidi Riddell

Virginia-based singer-songwriter Heidi Riddell grew up surrounded by music as her parents led worship at her local church. She accepted Christ into her life at 6 years old, but her journey with God genuinely became her own after she stepped into motherhood. 
After the birth of her second child, she felt the Lord drawing her into music and songwriting. The door opened up for her to work with CCM artist Morgan Cryar, who gave her the best advice: "Bloom where you're planted." Now, she focuses on being faithful with the resources and spaces God has given her, surrendering her dreams to God so that her will aligns with His. 
Listen in for encouragement for your ministry and solid advice for your songwriting. Let God grow and refine you wherever He has you today. 
 
💛 CONNECT WITH HEIDI:
https://www.facebook.com/heidiriddellmusic
https://www.instagram.com/heidinriddell
 
🎵 HEAR "GROWN FOR YOUR GOOD":
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/6VG8GJE5P2sRS9UvCrMkCQ?si=RRpQbnMpRN-jH5JmcfoTFg
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/ca/album/grown-for-your-good-single/1704261426
 
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Worship Beyond the Music - Martine Kelsey

From the beginning, God led singer, songwriter, worship leader, and TV host Martine Kelsey every step of the way. Yet things took a discouraging turn in 2019 when she lost her voice for a year. Through that difficult time, Martine learned what true worship is beyond the music. She experienced the power of prayer, and God got the glory through it all.
 
In this fun and encouraging conversation, Martine also shares how the love of God changed her. It motivated her to write her latest album, Sweet Hallelujah, and begin her new TV show, Just Be Love.
 
May this conversation draw you toward God in worship and prayer and remind you how much He loves you.
 
CONNECT WITH MARTINE:
https://www.martinekelsey.com/
https://www.justbelove.co/
 
HEAR MARTINE'S MUSIC:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1mLRO73tmqYYmm2TKsMnfK?si=AIVvXV1DRKOUt-IeHBx_3Q
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/martine-kelsey/355728197
 
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The Equipped Music Worship Leader - Sam Marsh

 In seasons of growth and sorrow, God always brings author, music worship leader and singer-songwriter Sam Marsh back to worship. In the dark times, He brought healing through music worship by reminding her of who Jesus is.
 This journey through faith and music has led Sam to music worship leadership in many different churches over the years. As she mentored other music worship leaders, she noticed many didn't feel equipped to lead a full band. They wanted to honour Jesus with their talents, but their churches didn't have the money or resources to equip them.
 Through the burden Sam felt for these leaders, God led her to write her soon-to-be-released book, The Equipped Music Worship Leader.
 Get inspired by Sam's story of connecting with God through music worship and gain insights for your own music worship leadership.
 CONNECT WITH SAM:
 Website: https://sammarshmusic.com/
 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/SamMarshMusic/
 HEAR SAM'S MUSIC:
 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6BZ89DsvVmb3AeKE7RcaJw?si=Tc2OMIaXRAaCfhPu31ADGw
 Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/samantha-marsh/1213556086
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Grateful for Closed Doors - Caitlin Caggiano

Ever since guitarist Caitlin Caggiano was five years old, she felt God's calling to play the guitar. She finally decided to start learning the instrument at age 11 and became the first female to earn a degree in Classical Guitar Performance from the University of Central Florida.
God has opened many doors in Caitlin's music career, including international events and performing for US troops in Europe. However, He also allowed closed doors. Looking back, she sees His hand in those disappointments because she wouldn't be where she is today without them. God worked everything together for her good and His glory!
Tune in to hear about Caitlin's journey to glorify God through performing, leading worship, and teaching guitar lessons. You can also check out her website to access her courses and private lessons.
CONNECT WITH CAITLIN:
https://www.caitlincaggiano.com/
https://www.instagram.com/caitlinguitar/
 

When You Feel Hidden & Unseen - Amy Savin

Have you ever felt unseen?
In 2022, singer-songwriter and worship pastor Amy Savin found herself in a season of hiddenness for an entire year. After all her tour dates and income came to a halt in 2020, God led her to a worship pastor position in 2021 and then to take a step back entirely from social media in 2022.
In that year of being unseen, God ministered to her grieving heart, and she re-evaluated her relationship with social media.
If you've ever felt hidden and unseen, you're in good company. Jesus spent most of his life hidden. David was hidden in the fields before God brought Him to the palace.
Whether God calls you to a time of hiddenness or a season of stepping out, follow His leading with all your heart. No season is better than the other. God sees you where you are. When you're faithful to His calling, He celebrates you even when no one else is watching.
Tune in to gain heaps of encouragement from Amy and to hear the story behind her newest single, "Like Cargo."
 
🤝 Connect with Amy:
https://www.AmySavin.com
https://www.instagram.com/amysavin
🎵 Hear Amy's song "Like Cargo":
YouTube: https://youtu.be/h7kWSdUv8Fg
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/4KEvvMT9mnwGfjDfdEJAFi?si=3E5ws_8qT5WZzmhf1QfSVA
 
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When God Leads Your Music Career - Elise Bourn

When Elise Bourn was just ten years old, she gave her music to God. As she got older and decided to pursue this God-given passion, the road didn't go as she had envisioned. She waited two years before God started opening doors to do music ministry, and it wasn't in the places she expected. Now she is bringing His love to stages outside the church and leaning into the leading of the Holy Spirit as she goes.
 
Check out my encouraging conversation with Elise as she talks about God's leading and lordship over her music and offers insights for our songwriting and music ministry.
 
Connect with Elise:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elisebourn/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elisebournmusic
 
Hear her song "Fire Eyes":
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/ca/album/fire-eyes/1648872849?i=1648872851
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/2FjzpVHbYR84ehUBvQLKbi?si=63e8b778999b46e6
 
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God is With Those Who Mourn - Esther Albiser

When French worship leader Esther Albiser first gave her life to Jesus, she had no idea that He would soon carry her through one of the darkest seasons of her life when she lost her father. To process the grief, she learned to play the guitar and began to pour her heart out to Him through song. Her love for worship eventually led her to ministry in a house of prayer in France, where she currently leads worship.
Tune in to hear her encouragement that God can comfort and heal us in dark times. You'll also get a glimpse of what it looks like to minister in a house of prayer.
Thank You, God, for Your comforting love!
Get 5 days of encouraging devotionals and free music downloads:
www.chelseaamber.com/5days

The Power of Prayer - Brigitte Donoho

Singer, songwriter, and worship leader Brigitte Donoho first picked up the guitar at eight years old with dreams of rock stardom. But in her teenage years, she walked away from her love for music and her faith in God. Yet, through the power of a praying mom, God got ahold of her heart and led her back to His. She eventually found her way into music ministry and is now serving God and building His Kingdom through song.
 
Tune in to hear how God changed her heart and showed his faithfulness through her years of ministry. You'll also get the story behind her new single about revival, called "Acts 2".
 
There's no telling how God will move through our prayers!
 
Connect with Brigitte:
https://www.BrigitteDonoho.com
IG: https://www.instagram.com/brigittedonoho/
 
Hear her music:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/5cSMnoFymrBPWnmwaKTgMe?si=tZRvQKB1R4KfS8Mz5MZd8w
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/ca/album/acts-2-single/1661745558
 
Download the Christian Guitar Girls Practice Plan:
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