The Pivot
Andrew Osenga
In an age of polarization and unyielding beliefs, the very idea of changing one’s mind can feel revolutionary. The Pivot with Andrew Osenga steps into this cultural moment, offering a space for honest, vulnerable, and intelligent conversations about the evolution of thought, belief, and life path. From personal growth to shifts in worldview, from navigating complex social issues to rediscovering spiritual truths, we’ll explore the courageous journey of re-evaluation. This isn’t about promoting indecision, but celebrating the wisdom found in intellectual humility and authentic transformation.
Episodes
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Sep 27, 2017 • 1h 4min
009 - Andrew Peterson
Old friends Andrew and Andrew sit down for this final episode of Season One. They talk about community, writing books, gigs under trees, Rich Mullins, and life-changing quotes that no one remembers saying.
Before the chat Andrew gives us a little update on Season Two, whether or not he'll be his own guest, and the Rich Mullins tribute show at the Ryman auditorium this past Sunday night.
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Sep 18, 2017 • 38min
008 - Stacia Freeman
Andrew chats with Stacia Freeman, founder of Nashville non-profit Epic Girl, and they chat about her beginning in audiology, huge families, being a starter and the work Stacia and her team does here in Nashville. Inspiring story.
To learn more about Epic Girl check out their website: EpicGirl.net
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Sep 11, 2017 • 51min
007 - Steve Taylor
Andrew sits down with music/film legend Steve Taylor where pretty much Steve tells stories and Andrew laughs at them. Hear about starting a record label for Sixpence None the Richer, having a worldwide #1 hit, being a janitor, hiring your own professors, and how great Andrew is at Speed Scrabble. (He's really good.)
This one was super fun.
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Sep 1, 2017 • 56min
006 - Dan Haseltine
Dan Haseltine of Jars of Clay and Blood:Water Mission joins Andrew today as they discuss commencement speeches, fashion consultants, the overlapping circles of calling and vocation, and the amazing work Dan and his team do at Blood:Water.
To see Sadie's cartwheels please visit instagram.com/CleanWaterCartwheels - All donations in September will be matched!!
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Aug 28, 2017 • 60min
005 - Annie Downs
Annie Downs comes over and chats with Andrew about how long they've been friends (longer than he thought), life as a teacher, being in a group of broke friends, rejection letters, and who's in the picture frame for Annie's new book.
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Aug 21, 2017 • 1h 11min
004 - Don Chaffer
Andrew talks with his friend Don Chaffer, who he used to stalk, and talk about the beginning of Waterdeep, losing your parents, the choices that choose you as an adult, and musical theater. A LOT about musical theater. It's fascinating.
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Aug 14, 2017 • 48min
001 - Dave Barnes
It's our first episode! We begin with our guest Dave Barnes. Dave is a successful singer/songwriter, hit country songwriter, occasional comedian, and a deep thinker. This felt like the right interview to lead the series as we talk about careers, Billy Joel, idolatry, and why we need a bar mitzvah for guys quitting music.
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Aug 14, 2017 • 56min
002 - Ellie Holcomb
Today's guest is Ellie Holcomb. We talk about growing up never wanting to be a musician, YoungLife camp, her time as a middle school teacher, and what led to her leaving her husband's successful band to start her own solo career.
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Aug 14, 2017 • 1h 25min
003 - Bebo Norman
Bebo Norman sits down with Andrew as they recount starting music careers before the internet, crashing on couches and playing YoungLife camps, starting families and investing in community, and ultimately putting down the guitar and starting over in a completely new career.
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Jul 5, 2017 • 3min
Episode 00
Welcome to the Pivot. Stories of people who have made a change.
This is our introductory episode where host Andrew Osenga tells us a bit about the journey that led to this podcast and what you can expect to hear in season one.
Upcoming guests include: Dave Barnes, Ellie Holcomb, Dan Haseltine, Bebo Norman, Annie Downs, Steve Taylor, Don Chaffer, Andrew Peterson and Stacia Freeman.
You can find out more about this podcast at Andrewosenga.com/podcast
