This week on The Upload, host Brooke Taylor and co-host Pastor Mark Evans sit down with one of the most influential voices in Christian music, Steven Curtis Chapman, for a deeply personal and faith-filled conversation about transformation, tragedy, and the sustaining presence of God.

Steven takes listeners back to the very beginning of his faith journey, growing up in what he describes as a “little crazy” home marked by conflict, broken examples, and hardship. He shares how, as a young boy in Paducah, Kentucky, he witnessed a miraculous shift in his family during a revival at their Baptist church — a moment that forever changed the trajectory of his parents’ lives and planted the first seeds of his own faith. About a year later, a single verse from Revelation “I stand at the door and knock” became the moment Steven says Jesus knocked on the door of his heart, beginning a lifelong walk with God.

The conversation turns to one of the most painful chapters of Steven’s life: the tragic loss of his youngest daughter, Maria Sue. With honesty and grace, Steven opens up about how his family navigated unimaginable grief, how the shortest verse in Scripture “Jesus wept” took on profound new meaning, and how God met them in their sorrow rather than abandoning them in it. He reflects on how the Lord has faithfully sustained his family and how Maria’s life and legacy continue through their work with Show Hope.

Steven Curtis Chapman reminds us that faith is not the absence of pain, but the presence of God in the middle of it. This episode is for anyone who has wrestled with loss, questioned God in suffering, or needed reassurance that Jesus still draws near in our deepest grief.

🎧 Listen in for a powerful testimony of faith refined by fire, hope anchored in eternity, and the God who walks with us through it all.

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This week on The Upload, Brooke Taylor and Pastor Mark Evans sit down with up-and-coming Country Christian artist Brennley Brown for a powerful, honest conversation about faith, calling, and the cost of obedience.

From singing on her family’s ranch in Apple Valley, California, to becoming the youngest highest-charting finalist on The Voice, Brennley’s journey has been marked by talent, opportunity, and an unwavering love for Jesus. But as her platform has grown, so has the resistance — even from people closest to her. Brennley opens up about how being bold about her faith has, at times, held her back in the music industry, and how she’s been told she may never “make it” because she refuses to water down her beliefs.

Brennley shares how her relationship with God didn’t begin in church, but in her bedroom at age 13, during her mom’s battle with life-threatening Cardiac Lyme Disease. One night with a Bible changed everything — setting her on a path of faith she’s never turned away from. She also dives into the importance of spiritual community, including a small group she participates in by phone with other women committed to staying in the Word together.

The conversation turns to spiritual warfare, including the inspiration behind her song “Get Behind Me,” rooted in Matthew 16 when Jesus rebukes Peter for standing in the way of God’s purpose. Brennley, Brooke, and Mark unpack what it looks like to discern God’s voice, resist distraction, and stay faithful when obedience feels costly.

This episode is for anyone who’s felt pressure to compromise, silence their faith, or choose comfort over calling — and a reminder that God’s path is always worth it.

🎧 Listen in to hear Brennley’s testimony, her heart for ministry, and why standing firm in faith matters more than ever.

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This week on The Upload, Brooke Taylor and Pastor Mark Evans are joined by businessman and believer Kris Talley — Executive Vice President of Sales at Logo Brands, one of the nation’s leading manufacturers of officially licensed NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, MLS, and collegiate gear.

Kris shares a powerful testimony that begins with what looked like the ideal life: a tight-knit family, success, stability, and no real need for God — or so he thought. That illusion shattered when he came home from college one weekend to find his parents discussing divorce after his mom had an emotional affair. What followed was a painful unraveling that forced Kris to confront a truth many avoid: sometimes the greatest idols in our lives aren’t bad things — they’re good things we’ve made ultimate.

Kris vulnerably explains how God had to dismantle the biggest idol in his life — his family — to show him his need for a Savior. In that breaking season, not only did Kris come to faith, but his entire family did too. Against the odds, his parents both surrendered their lives to Christ, restored their marriage, and set a new spiritual foundation that forever changed their family legacy.

He also reflects on the quiet faithfulness of his childhood friend Matt, who discipled him during that season — a friendship that would later turn into a business partnership at Logo Brands. Today, Kris and Matt continue to build their company with faith as a cornerstone, proving that belief doesn’t stay separate from leadership, business, or success.

This episode is a reminder that God doesn’t just redeem broken stories — He uses them to save generations.

🎧 Listen in to hear how loss led to salvation, why idols aren’t always obvious, and how obedience in hard seasons produces eternal fruit.

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Country artist Chase Matthew joins Brooke Taylor and Pastor Mark Evans on The Upload for a deeply personal conversation about faith, grief, and discovering purpose. Raised Pentecostal in a family rooted in church, Chase shares how his faith journey wasn’t always straightforward. There were seasons when he questioned whether he even believed in God at all.

In the midst of grieving the loss of his aunt—one of his biggest musical inspirations—Chase found himself asking God for a sign: If You’re real, show me my purpose. What followed was a moment he describes as unmistakable. A direct answer from God: “You’re about to find out.” That phrase—YATFO—became his mantra, scribbled across notebooks, and soon marked a turning point as he began playing in his church’s youth band.

Chase opens up about growing up in the Pentecostal church, witnessing moments like speaking in tongues, the meaning behind his Isaiah 54:17 tattoo (“No weapon formed against you shall prosper”), and his ongoing struggles with shame. The conversation also dives into big questions about the afterlife and what Chase imagines heaven might be like.

🎧 Listen now to hear Chase Matthew’s powerful testimony of faith, loss, and finding purpose.

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This week on The Upload, Brooke Taylor & Pastor Mark Evans sit down with creator, majorette, and Nashville newcomer Chloe Holladay—and she drops a revelation right at the top of the episode: she secretly got married.

The details? Let’s just say… it wasn’t the fairy-tale, sparkly, over-the-top moment everyone would expect from someone who’s self-admittedly “extra” in almost every area of her life. Chloe shares exactly why she and her now-husband kept it quiet, what led them to make the decision so quickly, and the surprising outfit she ended up wearing to say “I do.”

Chloe also opens up about her journey from Crimsonette at the University of Alabama to becoming the first-ever majorette for the Tennessee Titans -- a position that didn’t exist until she boldly pitched it herself. Before that breakthrough, there was a long, uncomfortable waiting season where she moved to Nashville with zero plan, trusting that if God had led her there, He would provide the next step. And He did.

Chloe also gets vulnerable about her rise on social media. For two years she built a massive platform without sharing much about her faith. But after an influencer event in Los Angeles left her with overwhelming anxiety and a weight she couldn’t explain, she realized she had been grounding her identity in numbers, aesthetics, and doing things “for the video.” Stepping away from social media, she felt God speak clearly: her platforms would be used for His glory. When she returned, everything changed -- her voice, her content, and even her audience. She went from 300k followers to over a million simply by being obedient.

Chloe talks through the online hate, the comparison trap she fell into in college, and the spiritual grounding that brought her out of it. She shares what it looks like being a newlywed, growing her faith alongside her husband, and why their funniest (and fiercest) argument so far has involved grocery store leftovers.

🎧 Listen in to hear the full story behind Chloe’s secret wedding and the moment everything shifted.

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Country artist Conner Smith joins Brooke Taylor and co-host Pastor Mark Evans on The Upload for his first in-depth conversation since the tragic accident that made headlines this past summer. Known for hits like “I Hate Alabama,” and “Creek Will Rise,” Conner has quickly risen through the country music ranks—touring festivals, releasing his debut album, and building a loyal fanbase. But behind the momentum was a season of profound heartbreak.

On the final day of CMA Fest, just one day after taking the Riverfront Stage, Conner was involved in a devastating accident that took a life. In this episode, he opens up with honesty and humility about the grief, trauma, and deep soul-searching that followed, and how the Lord became his anchor when the world around him collapsed.

Conner shares how God met him in the shock and silence, the community that rallied around him, and the spiritual “crushing and stripping” that has reshaped him in ways he never expected. He talks about learning to trust God in the valley, surrendering the weight he can’t carry alone, and how the peace he has today is only because of the presence of Christ in the darkest hours.

This is a powerful conversation about suffering, healing, and the God who restores what feels shattered beyond repair.

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Country artist Chris Lane joins Brooke Taylor on The Upload for a candid, faith-filled conversation about the unexpected injuries, detours, and divine redirection that shaped his life long before music stardom. Chris opens up about tearing his ACL in high school—and again in college—an experience that sidelined his dreams of playing sports but sparked a life-changing relationship with the Lord. What felt like devastation at the time became the quiet space God used to draw him close, heal his heart, and prepare him for a future he couldn’t yet see.

Now a husband, dad, and touring musician, Chris shares honestly about this new season where his time feels “wrecked”—changing diapers at home, performing on the road, and fighting to keep Jesus at the center of it all. He talks about the conviction he feels to carve out time with God, how fatherhood has deepened his understanding of Christ’s love, and how marriage wasn’t even on his radar until he met his wife, Lauren. Their shared faith became the foundation of their relationship—especially significant given Lauren’s upbringing in Portland, one of the least churched major cities in America.

Chris also gets real about navigating fame in an industry that can inflate the ego. He talks about praying for humility, wanting success but not at the cost of his walk with Christ, and the ways God is teaching him patience in every area of life.

🎧 Listen now for an encouraging, down-to-earth conversation about faith, humility, family, and finding God’s purpose in the detours.

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This week on The Upload, Brooke Taylor and Pastor Mark Evans sit down with Nashville-based fashion, travel, and wellness influencer—and host of The Tuesday Tea—Maddie Perry for a deeply moving conversation about loss, calling, and unshakeable faith.

At just 20 years old, Maddie walked through unimaginable heartbreak when her long-term boyfriend suddenly passed away. In the midst of grief, she experienced a peace she can’t explain—and a moment in her kitchen where she heard the unmistakable voice of God say she would see him again and that He would redeem what had been lost. That encounter became the foundation of her faith and the beginning of her own redemption story.

Maddie opens up about navigating life as an influencer in a world that praises the polished and filtered—while she feels convicted to be more bold, transparent, and outspoken about her faith. She shares honest insights on comparison, the pressure of social media, and the mindset shifts that are helping her stay grounded. Plus, she talks about why she feels called in this season to memorize Scripture and anchor herself to truth.

Authentic, emotional, and full of hope—this conversation is for anyone walking through grief, questioning purpose, or learning how to live out their faith in front of others.

🎧 Listen in and be encouraged by Maddie’s powerful testimony of loss, peace, and God’s redemption.

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