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

dHarmic Evolution links:

Do you want to get the show every single week at 4:44am? Sign up on your favorite podcast platforms. Check out dharmicevolution.com and see the available platforms that we have.  To name a few, we are on Overcast, Apple podcast, JioSaavn and Gaana. If you also want to be part of the show, just message me through my social media pages or through the website as well.

Also, do you know someone who is suffering from anxiety and depression? Please send them to dharmicevolution.com. The book “7 Steps to Mental Freedom” will be of great help to them. You can easily find it on the main page of the website.

To stay up to date on all that is happening with the dHarmic evolution, you can visit our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/dharmicevolution and, if you are an artist, an author, or a keynote speaker, who is trying to find a safe place to post your content, you can check out the Facebook community and let the world support you! Check out this link: dHarmic Evolution Community. 

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:

Check out dharmicevolution.com and get the latest update on new podcasts and blogs that we have. While you’re there, don’t forget to also subscribe on your favorite platform to get the latest episode coming to you. You can also let us know what you think by leaving a comment or a review in Apple Podcasts. We’d love to hear from you!

Also, the book “7 Steps to Mental Freedom’ is accessible through dharmicevolution.com  as well. If you know someone who is suffering from anxiety and depression, please send them to the website and have them check out the book. It would be a great help to them.

Check out the Facebook Page as well so you are up to date with everything that we are doing. Visit the link here: dHarmic Evolution

Additional good news to our friends who are artists, singers, songwriters, keynote speakers, or any creatives! We have a group where you can share your content and let the world know what you do and support you. It’s important to have a community that continuously supports and empowers you in what you do and this is a great and safe place to do so. Visit this link: dHarmic Evolution Community.

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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Daniivory Nashville Artist Thrilling Tour With Beyonce









Daniivory hails from Wexford Pennsylvania,  she is an independent R&B soul-pop artist, who has an absolutely stunning career going on in the music industry. Strap up your seatbelts as we go to Nashville to meet DANiiVORY.

Daniivory always had music in her life. Her mom was a music teacher, a liturgical minister and encouraged her to pursue her passion for music. She went on to obtain a higher education at the esteemed and famous Berklee College of Music, graduated with a dual degree in contemporary writing and production and vocal performance.

Dani has done it all! She’s toured with Beyonce, small theaters, and big theaters. She is currently living in Nashville, Tennessee with her husband and daughter, where she continues to write and record music with influences that range from Janet Jackson to The Beatles.

Dani has crafted a dreamy electronic pop sound that is all her own. Let’s listen together to this amazing singer-songwriter as we feature some of her great songs like “Blackout” and “Pink Lightning.” We’ll also get to know more about her, her experiences and also some future plans. Check out this episode of dHarmic Evolution with DANiiVORY!

More about DANiiVORY

Support DANiiVORY and her music. Follow her on Instagram and check on her website and Facebook page to see what her upcoming schedules are. All links are provided below!

Quotes:

05:23

“..trying to balance having an infant child and still trying to pursue music and figure out okay, “Well, what sessions can I do? What can I not do? Is this gonna be worth my time?” That’s what gets hard. So that’s when it’s like, if you have family close, definitely tap into that resource.”

17:44

“…I would lay down, like just a basic piano track and come up with ideas. Sometimes I’d be on the bus. I would come up with the lyrical idea, I’d record voice memos on my phone. Any songwriter probably has like millions of voicemail recordings”

25:12

“It was really more about the personal growth I was able to have as a performer and a young upcoming singer-songwriter, and seeing what it takes to be successful in that area of entertainment.”

36:47

“Don’t stop, Keep it up. Keep going. Work on your craft. You just got to show up on the page and even if you don’t feel like it, and it’s a hard day, just push through it. You don’t have to feel inspired every day but from there you can find the inspiration I feel like so it’s just so important that you show up. Don’t give up. Because just like anything else, an author they’re not going to always come up with like their award-winning story every time they go to write something but you know they sit down every day and they show up at the page and they write, so it’s in the monotony I guess on some of those days that you can find magic, I think.”

Timestamps:

01:11 Introducing DANiiVORY

03:02 How is Dani’s musical life fitting around now that she is a mom of a wonderful daughter?

04:13 Dani shares her transition from LA to Nashville.

06:53 Listen to “Blackout” by DANiiVORY.

10:27 A little backstory on how Dani came up with “Blackout.”

12:47 Dani tells about her experiences in Thailand.

16:10 A peek inside the studio and production on how they arrived at the sound of “Blackout.”

18:16 Listen to “Pink Lightning” by DANiiVORY

21:57 How was Dani’s experience touring with Beyoncé

24:03 Dani shares her personal take on the tour with Beyoncé as an artist and a performer.

25:28 What are the favorite gigs that Dani likes to do?

27:38 Dani talks about her mom being a music teacher and a minister.

29:33 What is  Berklee College of Music like?

31:32 Did the school help out with organizing her schedules day-to-day?

33:53 How was your experience with CeeLo Green?

34:33 What is life looking like for DANiiVORY in the next coming months and the end of the year?

35:27 The best place to connect to DANiiVORY

36:28 Dani’s words of wisdom and message to the upcoming singer-songwriters.

38:22 Listen to “Ride On” by James Kevin O’Connor

Spotify Playlist:

Have you seen and heard our third Spotify playlist yet? Check these 30 amazing artists and songs to listen to with our new playlist named Lyra. It’s a total of 90 songs together with the Aquila and Orion playlists. Let me know what your favorites are by posting it in your comments! Share it with your families and friends as well, and post it on your socials to continue supporting these great indie music artists from around the world!

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:

Don’t forget to stop by dharmicevolution.com! The new website makes it easier for you to check out the blog posts, photos, music, and interviews from our guests, and a lot of other goodies. Let me know what you think!

Also, the book “7 Steps to Mental Freedom’ is accessible through dharmicevolution.com  as well. If you know someone who is suffering from anxiety and depression, please send them to the website and have them check on the book. It would be a great help for them.

Check out the Facebook Page as well so you can keep updated. Visit the link here: dHarmic Evolution

AND…  If you are an artist, singer, songwriter, or keynote speaker, and would like to share your content, you can visit our Facebook Group. It is a great place to let the world know what you do and support you! Join the group here: dHarmic Evolution Community.

Special links and Mentions:

Beyoncé

The Beatles

Janet Jackson

Rhye

Drake

Gallant

Sufjan Stevens

Whitney Houston

Dennis Montgomery III

CeeLo Green

Connect with DANiiVORY

Website: http://www.daniivory.com/

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

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/daniivory

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOnr6MeoTN1PGkoplxLtMpA

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1pRttxFqgfmdrapNSTizGR

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/daniivory/820128754

Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/daniivory

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English Bob, Retires from Retirement with 7 Steps To Mental Freedom

English Bob, Returns As He “Retires from Retirement”

English Bob is one of my dearest friends. We thought he already “packed it in” since he has not been on in a few years, but today he is back with a roar. He is retiring from retirement and has now turned into a Tik Tok and Instagram star. Let’s give him a warm dHarmic Evolution welcome!

English Bob hails from the Northern part of Southeastern Lower Ipswich on West Waffle Street in the UK. He lives a generally quiet life, but also loves creating instructional training videos, sips tea, loves Fencing, Running, eradicating Bigfoot from his and other neighborhoods, and of course, he loves Mama Bob! He has helped me for years with special projects and I‘m so excited to have him back here on the dHarmic Evolution Podcast!

We‘re going to hear his amazing and interesting stories especially about growing pumpkins and see what he has been up to and what he is currently doing. Let‘s all strap up our seatbelts as we go to lower Ipswich today with English Bob!

More about English Bob

Check out what English Bob is up to. He is on Instagram and Tiktok, look for @englishbob5, and don‘t forget to follow and support him. All the links are provided below. Also, if you need a little backstory on English‘s life, take a look at the previous episodes that he has been in. You just simply need to search “English Bob” on the search bar of dharmicevolution.com.

Quotes:

09:50

“Congratulations on your book, 7 Steps to Mental Freedom. This is one of the reasons why I decided to get back in the saddle and help you along your quest to help others who suffer from melancholiaminamia, anemia, anxiety, and depression?”

-English Bob congratulating James for his book.

12:42

“As far as satisfying I‘m as pleased as a pheasant at a grouse convention doing this kind of work.”

-English Bob on growing pumpkins

19:27

“That my dear James, that’s how I came to love, cherish, and farm my dear pumpkins, forevermore… After that experience, I knew I would be a pumpkin farmer most of the days of my life. And I have been pumpkin patching ever since.”

-English Bob talks about his history of growing pumpkins

Timestamps:

04:01 Introducing English Bob

05:00 Welcome English Bob

09:01 What has English Bob been up to?

10:43 What was English‘s life like in the countryside and the farm when he was not retired?

12:25 How did English get into pumpkin growing and has it been satisfying for him?

12:50 The interesting history on how English started growing pumpkins.

17:02 How did English survive the attack as he continues on with his backstory in growing pumpkins.

20:53 English chooses this episode’s outro song as a tribute to, retiring from his retirement.

21:56 Where can people find and connect with English Bob? On tik tok, and “Instant Gram”

23:07 Listen to “Tango On” by James Kevin O‘Connor

 

Spotify Playlist:

This is some cool news that I need to share. We just released our third playlist on Spotify, named Lyra. That means we have a total of 90 amazing artists and songs to listen to. I shared my top five in each list and you can also let me know what yours are by posting it on your comments! Check out the links and share them with your family and friends, too!

 

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:

Have you tried searching through dharmicevolution.com? The search bar on the top makes it easier for you to see your favorite artists that have been on the show. The player and the blog will show up so you can listen to them anytime. Also, while you‘re there, don‘t forget to sign up on your favorite platform. There are a lot of platforms to choose from but I‘d like to give a shout out to our listeners in India, on the JioSaavn and Gaana platforms who have embraced the dHarmic Evolution. Thank you for the warm welcome!

 

If you know someone who is suffering from anxiety and depression, please send them to dharmicevolution.com and have them check on the book “7 Steps to Mental Freedom.” It‘s just a 30-minute read and I‘m sure that it would be a great help to them.

Check out the Facebook Page as well so you can keep updated. Visit the link here: dHarmic Evolution

Also, if you‘re looking for a safe place to post your content to, you can drop by at the dHarmic Evolution Community. It will be the perfect place to let people know what you do and let the world support you. Whether you are an artist, singer, songwriter, or keynote speaker, you are welcome here!

 

Special links and Mentions:

Susan Muranty (DE136)

Billy Corgan

Smashing Pumpkins

 

Connect with English Bob

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/englishbob5/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@englishbob5


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