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

In one of our favorite episodes yet, Jimmy sits down with Dave Barnes to talk about blue-collar Christianity, Nashville’s ecosystem of humility, and the joy of living who you are. With hits recorded by everyone from Blake Shelton and Tim McGraw to Hunter Hayes and Reba McEntire, he’s one of Nashville’s most beloved songwriters. Beforehand, Jimmy and co-host Janaya Trudel chat about singles awareness day (dang Cupid!) and the great mystery of love that grips every human heart. Subscribe now so you never miss an episode, and get ready to build a better culture with Love Good. . . . DREAM OF BUILDING A BETTER CULTURE? So do we. Begin by raising your standard for media as you invest in artists and young people 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

Welcome to the Love Good Podcast! In this episode, Jimmy sits down with singer/songwriting duo (and married couple!) Jenny & Tyler to talk about child-like humility, the joys and dramas of family life, and the desire we all have for home that is never quieted in this life. Their 6-month-old daughter Mary joins us in the studio and offers many sweet nothings along the way. Beforehand, Jimmy and co-host Janaya Trudel chat about the importance of littleness and what it really means to be brave enough to wonder. Subscribe now so you never miss an episode, and get ready to build a better culture with Love Good. . . . TIRED OF MAINSTREAM MEDIA + CULTURE? We are too. Join the movement you’ve been waiting for all your life. Learn how to raise media to a higher standard and help young people and artists turn that standard into a way of life. Become a Love Good patron today at LoveGoodCulture.com. . . . Instagram.com/LoveGoodCulture Twitter.com/LoveGoodCulture Facebook.com/LoveGoodCulture

In this episode, Jimmy chats with singer/songwriter Tom Young about the power of captivating people with beauty and later unfolding the truth that goes along with it. Tom is an old friend and has several singles on iTunes that have blown us away in recent months. Beforehand, Jimmy and co-host Janaya Trudel talk about boredom as a gateway into wonder and encounter. Subscribe now so you never miss an episode, and get ready to build a better culture with Love Good. . . . TIRED OF MAINSTREAM MEDIA + CULTURE? We are too. Join the movement you’ve been waiting for all your life. Learn how to raise media to a higher standard and help young people and artists turn that standard into a way of life. Become a Love Good patron today at LoveGoodCulture.com. . . . Instagram.com/LoveGoodCulture Twitter.com/LoveGoodCulture Facebook.com/LoveGoodCulture

Nick Fabian is no stranger to Love Good. His debut EP released exclusively to our patrons in early 2016. Today on the podcast he premieres "Love Is Everlasting", his first new single in almost two years. Host Jimmy Mitchell sits down with Nick to catch all the latest, including Netflix recommendations, health habits, and how St. Augustine changed his life. Also beforehand, Jimmy and co-host Janaya Trudel discuss why Bono is right about modern music being girly. To say the least, this is an episode you're not going to want to miss. Subscribe to the podcast now, and get ready to build a better culture with Love Good. . . . WORRIED ABOUT OUR CULTURE? We are too. Join the movement you’ve been waiting for all your life. Learn how to raise media to a higher standard and help young people and artists turn that standard into a way of life. Become a Love Good patron today at LoveGoodCulture.com. . . . Instagram.com/LoveGoodCulture Twitter.com/LoveGoodCulture Facebook.com/LoveGoodCulture

Listen through the end of the episode to learn how you (and all your friends) can become Love Good patrons absolutely FREE. Today, Jimmy chats with Fr. Kevin McGoldrick about every artist's need to create, the joy of accompanying young people, and the universal desire we all have for mercy. He’s a school chaplain with a blues soul, as much inspired by Polish saints as he is influenced by John Mayer. Beforehand, Jimmy and co-host Janaya Trudel dig into the ideas of encounter, intimacy, and how social media fits in (if at all). Subscribe now so you never miss an episode, and get ready to build a better culture with Love Good. . . . WORRIED ABOUT OUR CULTURE? We are too. Join the movement you’ve been waiting for all your life. Learn how to raise media to a higher standard and help young people and artists turn that standard into a way of life. Become a Love Good patron today at LoveGoodCulture.com. . . . Instagram.com/LoveGoodCulture Twitter.com/LoveGoodCulture Facebook.com/LoveGoodCulture

Welcome to the first episode of 2018! Today, Jimmy invites Michelle Mandico into the Love Good studio to chat about the gift of honesty, the excitement around her latest new single release, and their common love for snow skiing. We debut (for your ears only!) the title track from her forthcoming album “Ptarmigan,” a song that won’t release on iTunes (with accompanying lyric video) until January 26th. Jimmy and co-host Janaya Trudel sit down beforehand to talk about why Love Good invests in young people and artists, the two most powerful demographics on planet earth. Subscribe now so you never miss an episode, and get ready to build a better culture with Love Good. . . . WORRIED ABOUT OUR CULTURE? We are too. Join the movement you’ve been waiting for all your life. Learn how to raise media to a higher standard and help young people and artists turn that standard into a way of life. Become a Love Good patron today at LoveGoodCulture.com. . . . Instagram.com/LoveGoodCulture Twitter.com/LoveGoodCulture Facebook.com/LoveGoodCulture

What kind of music, books, and films are American Idol finalists enjoying these days? In this episode, Jimmy sits down with Kris Allen to talk about life, culture, and how he rides the line as a man of great artistry and deep faith. He's not only the winner of the eighth season of American Idol; he's a cultural influencer. Beforehand, Jimmy and Janaya unpack the "via media" and how we can all be a bridge between the church and culture. The episode concludes with Jimmy announcing a coupon code for becoming a Love Good patron absolutely for free. Limited time only! Merry (almost) Christmas! Grab your peppermint mocha and get ready to build a better culture with Love Good. . . . FRUSTRATED BY MAINSTREAM MEDIA & CULTURE? So are we. Our growing movement invests in young people and artists who are doing something beautiful and building a better culture. Will you join us? Become a Love Good patron today at LoveGoodCulture.com. . . . Instagram.com/LoveGoodCulture Twitter.com/LoveGoodCulture Facebook.com/LoveGoodCulture

What does it mean to live with true freedom? In this episode, Jimmy sits down with Deacon Ryan Adorjan to talk about life outside snowy Chicago, why he often listens to The Oh Hellos on repeat, and what it really means to pursue authentic freedom. Ryan is one of our regular contributing bloggers and a profound thought leader. Beforehand, Jimmy and Janaya dig into what it means to “follow your heart” and understand the power of a word. Grab your coffee, press play on your commute, and get ready to build a better culture with Love Good. . . . FRUSTRATED BY MAINSTREAM MEDIA & CULTURE? So are we. Our growing movement invests in young people and artists who are doing something beautiful and building a better culture. Will you join us? Become a Love Good patron today at LoveGoodCulture.com. . . . Instagram.com/LoveGoodCulture Twitter.com/LoveGoodCulture Facebook.com/LoveGoodCulture

What does it mean to build culture? Is this even possible? In this episode, Jimmy sits down with Americana folk artist Mike Mangione to talk about cheese curds, culture, and what it really means to be human. Mike is one of the featured artists in our exclusive shipment to Love Good patrons this winter, and we love everything he’s about. Beforehand, Jimmy and Janaya dig into the definition of culture and why it’s so important to share life in common with others. We also have a special guest on this week to share why, as a college student, he’s a part of the Love Good movement. Grab your headphones, press play at the gym (to prepare for Grandma’s fudge), and get ready to build a better culture with Love Good. . . . FRUSTRATED BY MAINSTREAM MEDIA & CULTURE? So are we. Our growing movement invests in young people and artists who are doing something beautiful and building a better culture. Will you join us? Become a Love Good patron today at LoveGoodCulture.com. . . . Instagram.com/LoveGoodCulture Twitter.com/LoveGoodCulture Facebook.com/LoveGoodCulture

Have you ever wanted to sit down with one of America’s Next Top Models? We just did. This week, Jimmy talks about all things “beauty” with Leah Darrow, a former model and current speaker, author, and fellow believer in the power of beauty. Leah shares key moments from her own life story and how her understanding of beauty has transformed through the years. As usual, Jimmy and Janaya sit down beforehand to tackle the philosophy of beauty and its role in their own lives. Plug your phone into your car stereo (or connect to Bluetooth if you’re that cool) for the best commute of your life, and get ready to build a better culture with Love Good. . . . FRUSTRATED BY MAINSTREAM MEDIA & CULTURE? So are we. Our growing movement invests in young people and artists who are doing something beautiful and building a better culture. Will you join us? Become a Love Good patron today at http://LoveGoodCulture.com. . . . http://Instagram.com/LoveGoodCulture http://Twitter.com/LoveGoodCulture http://Facebook.com/LoveGoodCulture

This week, our host Jimmy Mitchell sits down with Luke Smallbone of For King & Country. Luke shares about his own redemption through suffering, his non-negotiable priority of family amidst chart-topping success, and why he thinks music is key to building a better culture. This is an interview you're not going to want to miss. Beforehand, Jimmy and co-host Janaya Trudel discuss the Love Good Standard and how you can raise the bar for media (and everyday choices) in your own life. Press play on your way to Grandma’s for turkey and stuffing, and get ready to build a better culture with Love Good. . . . FRUSTRATED BY MAINSTREAM MEDIA & CULTURE? So are we. Our growing movement invests in young people and artists who are doing something beautiful and building a better culture. Will you join us? Become a Love Good patron today at http://LoveGoodCulture.com. . . . http://Instagram.com/LoveGoodCulture http://Twitter.com/LoveGoodCulture http://Facebook.com/LoveGoodCulture

Accompaniment. What does it look like to walk alongside others on their journey through life? Join Jimmy Mitchell as he sits down with Katherine Cimorelli (of the internationally-acclaimed band Cimorelli) to discuss mentorship, poetry, and finding creative inspiration forty thousand feet above sea level. Jimmy also digs deep with season co-host Janaya Trudel about the art of accompaniment in their lives as artists and mentors of young people. Throw on your headphones for today's workout or commute, and get ready to build a better culture with Love Good. . . . FRUSTRATED BY MAINSTREAM MEDIA & CULTURE? So are we. Our growing movement invests in young people and artists who are doing something beautiful and building a better culture. Will you join us? Become a Love Good patron today at http://LoveGoodCulture.com. . . . Instagram.com/LoveGoodCulture Twitter.com/LoveGoodCulture Facebook.com/LoveGoodCulture

Build the culture you’ve always imagined. Wait. What does that even mean? In this season premiere, Jimmy Mitchell shares some exciting news (spoiler: there’s free music involved!) and unpacks the Love Good story, discussing the vision of the movement and how Love Good transitioned from a one-man show into a team of culture warriors across the world. Jimmy also talks with Janaya Trudel, singer/songwriter from Saskatchewan, about beauty’s undeniable impact on culture and the importance of sharing your gifts without counting the costs. Whether listening on your commute or taking a mid-afternoon coffee break, tune in and get ready to build a better culture with Love Good. . . . FRUSTRATED BY MAINSTREAM MEDIA & CULTURE? So are we. Our growing movement invests in young people and artists who are doing something beautiful and building a better culture. Will you join us? Become a Love Good patron today at http://LoveGoodCulture.com. . . . Instagram.com/LoveGoodCulture Twitter.com/LoveGoodCulture Facebook.com/LoveGoodCulture

Part Two of Jimmy Mitchell's interview with Audrey Assad. She shares stories behind songs on her brand new album "Inheritance", the joys and struggles of family life, and the need for authenticity in order to be fully human and alive.

Jimmy Mitchell interviews Audrey Assad about her brand new full length album "Inheritance". In Part I, Audrey talks pop music, prayer, and her own dark night of the soul.