The Pivot

Author, Speaker, Songwriter, Priest Ian Cron sits down with Andrew for a chat about the various points in Ian's career. They also discuss how the enneagram, and knowing more fully who you are, is a valuable asset in handling change in your life. For more with Ian visit IanCron.com Also, stay tuned after The Pivot for another bonus mini-podcast with a story and song from Andrew's new album "The Painted Desert".

Todd Dickson, CEO and founder of Valor Collegiate schools in Nashville tells Andrew about his journey from electrical engineering to real estate to India to founding some of the most cutting-edge, and successful, schools in the country. A fascinating story with a really interesting look at how you actually build a diverse, respectful and engaged system of education. For more about Todd and Valor schools visit ValorCollegiate.org Stay tuned after The Pivot for a BONUS PODCAST talking about the fourth song, "Marjorie" from Andrew's new record "The Painted Desert". The album will be available via Kickstarter from Tuesday, Jan 16 until Tuesday night, Feb 13. Get it now!! Please visit EverybodyPivots.com for more about this podcast. Now go do something awesome!!

Today's guest is Al Andrews, founder and executive director of Porter's Call, a ministry providing free counseling services to recording artists. He and Andrew talk about Al's eleven jobs, what leads someone to go into counseling, and why Al never uses the word "calling" anymore. It's fascinating and Andrew laughs a lot. For more about Al and Porters Call visit porterscall.com Stay tuned after The Pivot for a BONUS PODCAST talking about the first song, "Beautiful Places" from Andrew's new record "The Painted Desert". The album will be available via Kickstarter from Tuesday, Jan 16 until Tuesday night, Feb 13. Get it now!! Please visit EverybodyPivots.com for more about this podcast. Now go do something awesome!!

LISTEN TO THIS ONE. This was one of Andrew's absolute favorite interviews so far. The great Ashley Cleveland tells her story and it's just beautiful. Addiction, music, babies, Rich Mullins, Jesus. This one covers a lot of ground. A great start to the new year. EverybodyPivots.com

Kevin Twit, founder of Indelible Grace Music and Andrew's personal Yoda, sit down to chat about the nature of calling, discovering great old hymns, New Kids On The Block, and how seminary is not the greatest place to meet girls. Find out more about Kevin's work at igracemusic.com Come hear Kevin speak about hymns in Nashville on Jan 5-6, $48 tickets for only $15 with code "thepivot" at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/history-of-hymnody-tickets-41051598436 For more about The Pivot, please visit EverybodyPivots.com

Amanda Bible Williams, of She Reads Truth, joins Andrew at the dinner table. They discuss writing dialogue for anamatronic puppets, children who walk too early, and how offering to help with your little bit of free time can change the world for hundreds of thousands of people. You can find Amanda on social media @biblewilliams and her and her team's work at SheReadsTruth.com Please visit EverybodyPivots.com for more about the podcast or to support our Patreon. Thanks!!

Randall Goodgame, of Slugs and Bugs, sits with Andrew to chat about lifeguarding vs background piano music, writing songs for other people, and what it's like when you have a vision and your friends think you're crazy. And please visit EverybodyPivots.com to say hello or support our Patreon. THANK YOU!!

FashionABLE and Mocha Club founder Barrett Ward drops by to tell his story. He and Andrew talk about selling books door to door, green-tinted whiskey glasses, and what it looks to use business to make a quantifiable change in the world. Listen for a 20% OFF code for your first purchase at livefashionable.com! Please visit everybodypivots.com to stay in touch or support our Patreon. You can find Barrett's work at: livefashionable.com newly.com mochaclub.com

Reed Arvin was Rich Mullins' producer, as well as a best-selling suspense novelist and a college professor. Andrew got to sit with him and hear stories about working with Rich and what led him to being an author. They also talk about cancer, South American night clubs and growing up describing the world for a mother who's lost her sight. It's a wide-ranging conversation, with some great stories and wonderful insight. Please visit everybodypivots.com for other episodes, to back us on Patreon or to say hello!

We’re back for Season 2!! Today’s guest is the wonderful Sally Lloyd-Jones, author of the Jesus Storybook Bible. She and Andrew talk about her first career as a children’s book editor and how she finally decided to pursue her dream of being an author. Inspiring and encouraging. Also, British accents are wonderful. Visit EverybodyPivots.com for more about the podcast or to support us on Patreon. We’re glad to be back!!