I?ve been listening to Sara?s music since 2004 and she?s been a HUGE influence on my own songwriting. She offers incredible insights about God and humanity in a way that?s disarming, beautiful and poignant. This is one of those episodes I want to listen to over and over again.

www.saragroves.com

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For 20 years, Matt was the lead singer band Sanctus Real. After departing the band, he began speaking and sharing music at marriage and men?s conferences across the US, often with Kirk Cameron for Kirk?s ?Living Room Reset? events. His book, ?Lead Me,? shares stories from his life on the road and at home. 

www.matthammitt.com

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Ryan has five number one radio singles to his name, but as you'll hear, his journey wasn't without its share of unexpected twists and turns along the way. Even though he always knew he was called to be a musician, yet it took years of career changes, failed label contracts, and leaps of faith for him to achieve his dream.

www.ryanstevensonmusic.com
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Andrew Osenga is one of the first people I met in Nashville back in the Fall of 2005. He's a 20-year music industry veteran. From artist to producer, major label A&R to session player, he's contributed in almost every area of the music business. It's his passion to help artists make great music, wise decisions, and to build a healthy business foundation.

http://www.andrewosenga.com/

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Michael W. Smith has created an incredible legacy and it was a joy (and a little bit surreal) to sit down with him a couple weeks ago and have a conversation about where he?s headed and where he?s been. I had no idea how instrumental his wife Debbie was in launching his career? and the way he talks about her is the sweetest! ?

He's a multi-Platinum artist, best-selling author and acclaimed actor who continues to live out his dream; he releases new music regularly and performs around the world to sold-out crowds of loyal and inspired fans.

www.michaelwsmith.com

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Mitch Dane is a Grammy Award winning producer in Nashville. He produced my first five albums, and he's one of the kindest people I know. Mitch has an amazing story that I know you'll find incredibly inspiring, so get ready to pick your jaw up off the floor.

www.mitchdane.com

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Even though he's sold over two million records to date, and has had ten No. 1 singles, when I think of Mark Schultz, I just think of my friend. He's a wonderful songwriter, entertainer, and communicator, and I know you're going to love his story. 

www.markschultzmusic.com

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Welcome to the first episode of Instrumental with JJ Heller! Before I begin interviewing guests, I wanted to share my story with you. I hope this conversation inspires you to embrace every beautiful second of this incredible and unpredictable life, because the truth is none of knows which moment will be the one that changes everything. 

Instrumental is a show about the big and small moments that shape our lives. In every episode, my guest and I start near the end of their story and work our way back to the beginning.

I hope these conversations inspire you to embrace every beautiful second of this incredible and unpredictable life, because the truth is none of us knows which moment will be the one that changes everything.

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