The Love Good Podcast with Jimmy Mitchell | Build A Better Culture

In this Love Good exclusive interview, Jimmy sits down with long-time friend of the movement, Nashville-based musician Scott Mulvahill. After touring with the “father of bluegrass”, Ricky Skaggs, for over three years, Scott began the journey toward his own solo career last year: he and Jimmy discuss the joys and challenges of the transition, and the necessary maturation it has inspired. Scott shares about the importance of learning how to receive critique, rewrite, and put forth the best you can do, and gives a fascinating explanation on how he merges the polyrhythms that characterize his songs. . . . RAISE YOUR STANDARD FOR MEDIA AND CULTURE. Get beautiful new music, books, and art delivered to your doorstep before anyone else. Become a Love Good patron today at LoveGoodCulture.com. . . . Instagram.com/LoveGoodCulture Facebook.com/LoveGoodCulture

In this Love Good exclusive interview, Jimmy sits down with Sandra McCracken, a well-seasoned musician who met great success in the Christian band Caedmon's Call before branching out to do her own solo work. Jimmy and Sandra talk about living from a stance of confessional self-awareness, and the importance of identifying basic needs and emotions when seeking an honest experience of intimacy. . . . RAISE YOUR STANDARD FOR MEDIA AND CULTURE. Get beautiful new music, books, and art delivered to your doorstep before anyone else. Become a Love Good patron today at LoveGoodCulture.com. . . . Instagram.com/LoveGoodCulture Facebook.com/LoveGoodCulture

In this Love Good exclusive interview, Jimmy has a visit with Washington native Tyson Motsenbocker, who joins him on the podcast from his current home in San Diego. In one of the most sincere conversations we’ve published, Jimmy and Tyson mainly explore how the life and death of Tyson’s beloved mother impacted him as a person and artist, and how the suffering inherent to this earthly journey is an invitation to remain open to the idea that there’s something more going on than meets the eye.

In this episode, Jimmy sits down with world traveler and singer-songwriter Matt Wertz. They pull no punches as they dive into the real and raw places that bridge the gap between church and culture. Matt shares his thoughts on the value of hardship and life-experience, exploring the idea that an insulated life is one that lacks the ability to be truly compassionate and artistic: radical availability to life, and to the people life brings your way, is key to flourishing as a person. They also take a look at the differences of approach to music in Nashville and Los Angeles. Matt's enthusiasm for change is infectious as he describes the evolution of his music and its production. . . . RAISE YOUR STANDARD FOR MEDIA AND CULTURE. Get beautiful new music, books, and art delivered to your doorstep before anyone else. Become a Love Good patron today at LoveGoodCulture.com. . . . Instagram.com/LoveGoodCulture Facebook.com/LoveGoodCulture

In this episode, Jimmy hops home from Europe long enough to catch up with Josh Hunt, lead singer of the sibling band The Hunts. Josh shares his summer plans (family reunion in sunny Florida), and then they explore the evolution of the band, the challenges that come with being part of an opinionated (but loving) family, the band’s unique way of approaching songwriting, and the value of conflict in distilling decisions and outcomes. What does it really mean to collaborate, and to evolve? What’s it like to be on the “inside” of a family band? Josh and Jimmy dig in to these questions and more, and wrap things up with some solid music and literature recommendations. . . . RAISE YOUR STANDARD FOR MEDIA AND CULTURE. Get beautiful new music, books, and art delivered to your doorstep before anyone else. Become a Love Good patron today at LoveGoodCulture.com. . . . Instagram.com/LoveGoodCulture Facebook.com/LoveGoodCulture

Welcome to first bonus episode of the summer. Host Jimmy Mitchell sits down with old friend, creative genius, and brand new Content Director for Love Good… Alanna Boudreau! Joined by her baby, the ever-sweet (and occasionally noisy) Lewis Walker, this conversation runs the gamut as Jimmy and Alanna discuss the mystery of motherhood, the literary influences around her forthcoming album, and why every person is worthy of being seen and loved. Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher now so you never miss an episode, and get ready to build a better culture with Love Good. . . . This is the LAST WEEK to become a patron and stake your claim on the summer shipment. On top of receiving a free graphic tee and pop socket in your welcome package, you’ll also get the brand new album from folk/rock family-band The Hunts, the sophomore release from singer/songwriter trio Sister Sinjin, and a Love Good exclusive publication of poems by Rainer Rilke. Subscribe as a patron now at lovegoodculture.com.

In this unforgettable episode, Drew Holcomb joins Jimmy Mitchell in the studio for a conversation about why music kills loneliness, how millennials are challenging the mold set by their parents, and why all of us need to become culture makers. In the midst of a weepy goodbye, Janaya closes out her final episode as co-host with a simple but powerful thought: you can only find yourself by giving yourself away. P.S. There may (or may not be) bloopers at the end of this episode. Stay tuned to find out and subscribe now so you don't miss any of our bonus episodes this summer. . . . RAISE YOUR STANDARD FOR MEDIA AND CULTURE. Get beautiful new music, books, and art delivered to your doorstep before anyone else. Become a Love Good patron today at LoveGoodCulture.com. . . . Instagram.com/LoveGoodCulture Twitter.com/LoveGoodCulture Facebook.com/LoveGoodCulture

In this episode, a slightly jet-lagged Jimmy Mitchell sits down over local coffee and the sounds of a newborn baby for a next-level conversation with Audrey Assad. They talk about personal deconstruction, hope, and healing in one of the most honest and raw dialogues of our podcast yet. Beforehand, Jimmy and co-host Janaya Trudel talk about the undeniable role that family plays in the restoration of culture (and lament the fact that Janaya is only one episode away from saying goodbye). Subscribe now so you never miss an episode, and get ready to build a better culture with Love Good. . . . RAISE YOUR STANDARD FOR MEDIA AND CULTURE. Get beautiful new new music, books, and art delivered every season as you invest in young people and artists who will give you hope for the future. Become a Love Good patron today at LoveGoodCulture.com. . . . Instagram.com/LoveGoodCulture Twitter.com/LoveGoodCulture Facebook.com/LoveGoodCulture

With our final interview recorded in Europe, this episode is one nobody should miss. Jimmy bumped into his hero and favorite living novelist Corinna Tuner on Easter Sunday. Though brief, their encounter at a coffee shop in the midlands of England turned into a conversation about the creative process, second chances, and the feminine genius. Learn more about Corinna here: http://www.iammargaret.co.uk/ Beforehand, Jimmy and Janaya chat about the power of vulnerability and why so many of us are simply afraid to let ourselves be seen. As an aside, we only have Janaya as season co-host for a short while longer. Subscribe now so you never miss an episode, and get ready to build a better culture with Love Good! . . . RAISE YOUR STANDARD FOR MEDIA AND CULTURE. Get beautiful new new music, books, and art delivered every season as you invest in young people and artists who will give you hope for the future. Become a Love Good patron today at LoveGoodCulture.com. . . . Instagram.com/LoveGoodCulture Twitter.com/LoveGoodCulture Facebook.com/LoveGoodCulture

In this episode, host Jimmy Mitchell sits down with Toby Duckworth in Rome, Italy to discuss how media, family, and society give shape to our souls. Whether we realize it or not, we are all sons and daughters of our culture. With his perfectly English wit, Toby also shares his observations on the biggest differences between Americans and Brits. Beforehand, Jimmy and co-host Janaya Trudel talk about self-denial as a cause for joy (and why Jimmy has a long way to go in detaching from his coffee addiction). Subscribe now so you never miss an episode, and get ready to build a better culture with Love Good. . . . RAISE YOUR STANDARD FOR MEDIA AND CULTURE. Get beautiful new new music, books, and art delivered every season as you invest in young people and artists who will give you hope for the future. Become a Love Good patron today at LoveGoodCulture.com. . . . Instagram.com/LoveGoodCulture Twitter.com/LoveGoodCulture Facebook.com/LoveGoodCulture

Halfway through his European adventure, Jimmy sat down with John Withers and Imogen Fell in Walsingham, England. Working closely with a U.K. organization called Youth 2000, John and Imogen are as convinced as we are that investing in young people is the secret sauce to changing the world. Beforehand, Jimmy and co-host Janaya Trudel unpack the transcendentals with the help of Immanuel Kant and Hans Urs von Balthasar. We'll be taking next week off to enjoy some family time leading up to Easter. Subscribe now so you never miss an episode, and get ready to build a better culture with Love Good. . . . RAISE YOUR STANDARD FOR MEDIA + CULTURE. Get beautiful new new music, books, and art delivered every season as you invest in young people and artists who will give you hope for the future. Become a Love Good patron today at LoveGoodCulture.com. . . . Instagram.com/LoveGoodCulture Twitter.com/LoveGoodCulture Facebook.com/LoveGoodCulture

Singer/songwriter and family man Kevin Heider is no stranger to Love Good. In this episode, he joins host Jimmy Mitchell at his childhood home in Dayton, OH to chat about the power of imagination and the need for more subtlety in modern art and music. As usual with Kevin, the conversation turns quickly to Bruce Springsteen, The Counting Crows, and other musical giants who have influenced his career. Beforehand, Jimmy enjoys the usual next-level conversation with co-host Janaya Trudel as they discuss the importance of nostalgia and its effect on the virtue of hope. Subscribe now so you never miss an episode, and get ready to build a better culture with Love Good. . . . RAISE YOUR STANDARD FOR MEDIA + CULTURE. Get beautiful new new music, books, and art delivered every season as you invest in young people and artists who will give you hope for the future. Become a Love Good patron today at LoveGoodCulture.com. . . . Instagram.com/LoveGoodCulture Twitter.com/LoveGoodCulture Facebook.com/LoveGoodCulture

Our host Jimmy Mitchell is officially abroad! And nothing could have surprised him more than running into old friend and singer/songwriter Jacqui Treco while on a brief trip to The Netherlands. Jacqui co-headlined our extensive summer tour across the States only a few years ago. She's now living it up in Europe writing songs every day and living in castles. What a dream. As always, Jimmy chats with co-host Janaya Trudel beforehand. This week, they talk about the role of advanced technology (artificial intelligence, virtual reality, etc.) in our culture and ask the very simple question: just because we can, does it mean that we should? Subscribe now so you never miss an episode, and get ready to build a better culture with Love Good. . . . RAISE YOUR STANDARD FOR MEDIA + CULTURE. Get beautiful new music, books, and art delivered every season as you invest in young people and artists who will give you hope for the future. Become a patron today at LoveGoodCulture.com. . . . Instagram.com/LoveGoodCulture Twitter.com/LoveGoodCulture Facebook.com/LoveGoodCulture

Host Jimmy Mitchell reconnects with old friend Matt Fradd, hardly able to contain his laughter amidst a profound conversation about mercy, great literature, and why we all need a little more sophistication in our life. To sum it up, Jimmy says, “The media you consume is the media you become. The world would be a very different place if we were all just one degree more intentional with our media choices.” Beforehand, Jimmy and co-host Janaya Trudel chat about integrating desire (rather than annihilating it) and why addicts are often closer to God than stoics. Subscribe now so you never miss an episode, and get ready to build a better culture with Love Good. . . . EXPECT MORE FROM MEDIA. Get the best new music, books, and art delivered every season as you invest in young people and artists who are building a better culture. Become a Love Good patron today at LoveGoodCulture.com. . . . Instagram.com/LoveGoodCulture Twitter.com/LoveGoodCulture Facebook.com/LoveGoodCulture

Host Jimmy Mitchell sits down with singer/songwriter Marie Miller this week to talk about growing up in a Virginian vineyard, sharing a stage with worldwide celebrities, and how true identity lies not in what we do but who we are (and especially whose we are). Beforehand, Jimmy and co-host Janaya Trudel chat about crisis and its power to bring about growth and positive change, a timely conversation given last week's tragedy in south Florida. Also (spoiler alert!) there's more than just FREE MUSIC in this episode. Stay tuned to the very end to learn how you can win all kinds of free exclusive merchandise. Subscribe now so you never miss an episode, and get ready to build a better culture with Love Good. . . . EXPECT MORE FROM MEDIA. Build a better culture with the best new music, books, and art delivered to your doorstep every season. Become a patron today at LoveGoodCulture.com. . . . Instagram.com/LoveGoodCulture Twitter.com/LoveGoodCulture Facebook.com/LoveGoodCulture