324 Scott Edward Jones, Gives His Best To An Audience Of One With Faith and Hope

Scott Edward Jones was a real pleasure to interview  today on this episode of dHarmic Evolution. He is a gentleman who is a soldier, a troubadour, a singer and a songwriter. He is many things! But most importantly, he is a man who walks with God. Strap up your seatbelts, we‘re going to hang out today in Erie Pennsylvania with Scott Edward Jones. 

Scott graduated from Pine Crest Bible College in 1991, and has served in many capacities at Erie First assembly of God since 1996. Scott‘s ministry was born to a faith walk in the Lord Jesus Christ through hardship and happy times. His songs are well crafted, catchy and easy to sing along with. God has been preparing him for this season of ministry since he sang his first “song unto the Lord,” back in 1969. All his songs are rooted in the scripture and are doctrinally sound in the evangelical traditions. 

There is a lot of wisdom engrained in Scott. We had a very spirited and valuable conversation and I hope we will take to heart all the lessons and the suggestions that he has been so profound in sharing with us today. Get to know more about this man, hear his songs, his stories, his adventures, all the things that he has been through in his life and be inspired by this amazing man of God, Scott Edward Jones!

More about Scott Edward Jones

Visit Scott‘s website, named “Funky Sunday Party” and don‘t forget to check him out on his social media pages and music platforms and support his works. See all the available links below!

Quotes:

11:26

“Things didn’t get better, but I was in the right place with the Lord, and that’s where I needed to be. Sometimes you have to be torn down to be built back up properly, that’s what he did for me on that deployment.”

20:57

“There’s other people out there that have felt unworthy of love. They don’t feel that they’re good enough, or they’ve made too many mistakes, or they’ve just got their own records of their past. I’m here to tell them, you’re worthy of love too.”

21:39

“There‘s an interesting quote, brother James, that said, “God told me to forgive my enemies. So I forgave myself.””

27:35

“Honestly, my ultimate goal is, I’m singing my songs to an audience of one. My songs are really just, you’re getting a little peek into my prayer life. I’m sharing intimate thoughts with my Savior, with God. They‘re songs of praise, most of them, all of them really, some more than others. But it’s an audience of one. Really, my overall goal is that when I stand before God, on my judgement day, he says “Well done, good and faithful servant.” and turn for your rest and turn to the kingdom. So that’s where I’m at.”

42:52

” So to me, it‘s if I’m speaking the truth, if that makes you not like me, that’s the price I have to pay.”

46:22

“We only know in part, we only see in part. If you’ll watch that video, I’m carrying a crown. That’s my purpose. So I know my purpose, I know why I’m here now. I know my lane, and I’m walking in the confidence of that.”

48:18

“If you feel that God’s called you to do something, do more than make a decision, take an action.”

Timestamps:

01:34 Introducing Scott Edward Jones

03:24 Scott tells how he first got acclimated and got into the service.

07:58 How was  Scott‘s experience when he first got to Afghanistan?

09:40 Scott shared how he met God in his deployment and how it changed his life.

11:41 How his encounter with God gave him a sense of inner calm to deal with his circumstance better

14:10 The reason why there were issues with his unit and how he stood up for justice.

16:34 Listen to “Worthy of Love” by Scott Edward Jones.

19:25 The story behind “Worthy of Love”

22:32 What is a good safe place for Scott to do his dialect therapy and share what‘s going on?  

25:35 The approach in music and the process of creating songs for Scott Edward Jones.

29:29 Does Scott pile his work and come back to it, or just makes it all done until he finishes it?

31:27 Listen to “Signs of Apocalypse” by Scott Edward Jones.

35:38 Scott shares his thoughts watching all the “Signs of Apocalypse” unfold on a day to day basis?

40:17 As a Christian, who’s a writer, singer-songwriter, when Scott looks out and sees all the craziness going on, does it affect him?

47:07 Scott‘s words of wisdom, prayer, and blessing to the audience.

51:28 Listen to “Ride On” by James Kevin O‘Connor

Spotify Playlist:

Hey, have you checked out the Spotify playlist yet? As of this time, we already got three dHarmic Rising Stars playlists that you can listen to and we‘re working on the fourth one. Get to hear the amazing songs from the alumni of the dHarmic Evolution show. Don‘t forget to share this to your friends and family as well, and let me know what you think of them by commenting on the website!

dHarmic Rising Stars: Aquila

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4loDaYF0OuWRjZeMXvEjK4

dHarmic Rising Stars: Orion

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5CnL9tl0xbU4oDh6jtJBZx

dHarmic Rising Stars: Lyra

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1ov0OqNMJmPhHrxZjsXthS

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Special Links and Mentions:

Dr. Eugene Foley

Mr. Magoo

Whoopi Goldberg

Connect with Scott Edward Jones

Website: http://www.funkysundayparty.com/

Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/scottjones1234

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FunkySundayParty/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8M4LrvmCRB9g8hO5LcRvXQ

ReverbNation: https://www.reverbnation.com/ScottEdwardJonesAkaFunkysundayparty

SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/scott-edward-jones

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Why James Koan III – Music Artist Help’s You Live a Better Life

James Koan III joins us on this episode of dHarmic Evolution! Are you ready for a ride to New York? We’re going to visit an awesome man today. He’s a singer, songwriter, musician, and also worship leader at Gracepoint Gospel Fellowship.

Worship leader James’ songwriting incorporates lyrical poetry as I do. It is combined with rock, pop, punk, melodies, folk, influenced sonic soundscapes, with an indie-rock edge pulling influences from artists, such as Switchfoot, Relient K, The Beatles, Colony House, and the Beach Boys. These awesome sounds are right on the show today! We will be listening to his first single “Neanderthals” that has a punchy pop-punk cut, followed by “You Are There,” an acoustic rock ballad inspired by the Psalms.

Singer/songwriter James is someone you need to know more about. This young man, writes and performs great music, and can visualize and see his aspirations in the future. Let’s give a warm dHarmic Evolution welcome for James Koan III!

More about James Koan III

While James is still working on his website, make sure to follow and support him on Instagram and Facebook to get updates on what he is currently doing. You can out-check all the links provided below!

Quotes:

03:31

“I’m honored to think that it’s at a high standard. Sometimes I wish it could be even better than that, but I’m always trying to challenge myself.”

20:46

“…when I had the opportunity to play music, I just realized this is what I’m supposed to do. This is what God has given me as a gift, and he’s calling me to use it for His glory.”

40:29

“Maybe it’s almost eight years ago now officially, but when I was writing this, it was just a means of a reminder. I think I was looking to find the answers and the situation where I was just a little sad and confused and I looked and I found it. Well, of course I mean, everyone knows Psalm 23. But looking into Psalm 139 where it says you’ve searched me, Lord, you know me, you know when I sit, when I rise and you understand everything about me, and if I ascend into the highest heavens, you’re there, for making my bed in the depths of Sheol, you’re there. That whole idea I just thought, “I want to put this in the song.”

50:37

“For me, I would love to share the songs on the road and network with other artists that have made it big. If I could get myself to the top, I mean, I will. But all in God’s timing and if it’s in his will. The thing I have to understand is that I can’t rush the process, you have to enjoy the experience.”

52:44

“I guess for other worship leaders that are out there listening to this, who may be looking for a place in between where you want to honor God with your music, but you don’t know if that’s just in the church. Know that the church is a place that God has put you for a time, and he will put you there, but there is also a world that we have yet to reach. I would say, don’t be afraid to take risks, don’t be afraid to try something new and different, and be willing to be told you’re wrong.”

55:57

“I think I love that you’re encouraging other people and innovating or working with other innovators and helping others have a platform to share what God has put on their heart.”

Timestamps:

01:54 Introducing James Koan III

03:50 James shares about Arizona.

05:44 James talks about why he moved out to New York.

08:19 A little backstory on what “Neanderthals” is about.

11:15 Listen to “Neanderthals” by James Koan III

16:10 James brings us to the studio while putting together” Neanderthals”

18:44 James Koan III as a worship leader

23:44 James shares his responsibilities and highlights of being a worship leader

28:17 The tremendous amount of work that is included in every week’s worship services

34:20 Listen to “You Are There” by James Koan III

37:20 The production and the instruments included in “You are there”

39:58 The story and the references of the song “You Are There”

45:18 What does James like to do when he is not creating, writing, or putting together worship?

48:18 What are James’ aspirations and what is he looking forward to in the future?

52:07 James’ shoutout and a wish of prayer as a closing for the audience

56:32 Listen to “Ride On” by James Kevin O’Connor

Spotify Playlist:

Have you guys tuned in yet to the dHarmic Rising Stars Spotify playlists? There are three different lists that we have put up already, named Aquila, Orion, and Lyra. This is a collection of great songs from amazing artists who have been on the show. If you have been a guest already and you did not see your music on the list, just send me a message and I will get right into it. Also, don’t forget to share it with your friends and family as well!

dHarmic Rising Stars: Aquila

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4loDaYF0OuWRjZeMXvEjK4

dHarmic Rising Stars: Orion

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5CnL9tl0xbU4oDh6jtJBZx

dHarmic Rising Stars: Lyra

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1ov0OqNMJmPhHrxZjsXthS

dHarmic Evolution links:

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Special links and Mentions:

Switchfoot

Relient K

The Beatles

Colony House

The Beach Boys

Peter Jackson

The Who

Pete Townshend

Kings Kaleidoscope

Hans Zimmer

Connect with James Koan III

GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/james-koan-iii-debut-fulllength-album-project

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jkoan3

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jameskoaniiimusic

Twitter: https://twitter.com/jkoan3

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfFmFWn4uwXfDxJJSwhdycA

YouTube Music: https://music.youtube.com/channel/UCQsuHDj6aWyJ2m_0mgG933Q

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0cvyixkznLRUoCKlpiTjHa

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/james-koan-iii/1557086798

Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/james-koan-iii

Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/us/artist/92535932

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