Sam Wesley joins the podcast to talk about the strange, vulnerable reality of having your real life turned into a feature film. Son of MercyMe’s lead singer Bart Millard, Sam’s story is featured in I Can Only Imagine 2, and we dig into what it feels like to watch great and painful memories recreated on set and then projected in front of friends, family, and strangers. Sam describes the emotional whiplash of stepping off a tour bus and walking into a silent film set where a traumatic moment is about to be staged, plus the deeper discomfort of seeing other people react to your hardest seasons. We also talk about creative burnout and imposter syndrome: some weeks feel uninspiring, and when music goes dull it can shake your identity because artistry isn’t a clock-in, clock-out job. He shares what brought the spark back and what’s next for him in his career. So thankful for this great conversation with Sam! Make sure to follow the podcast @inthemiddleofit.pod and @thesamwesley on socials and subscribe so you don’t miss any upcoming episodes!

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This conversation with Riley Clemmons is a real, grounded reminder about not tying your worth to approval, success, and the highlight reels of other people’s lives, especially as a woman navigating your mid-20s. We talk about the internal pressure of the music industry, the temptation to people please, and the moment Riley realized she had to separate what she does from where she finds joy, value, and purpose. We also talk acne and body image, heartbreak that doesn’t end in a neat bow, and what it looks like to bring Jesus into the middle of disappointment. Riley shares why she started writing breakup songs with faith in them, how forgiveness can be harder than bitterness, and why being “the big sister” voice for women in pain has become a calling on her life. Download this episode to listen offline and make sure to leave a comment and rating if you’re loving this season!

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Welcome to the middle of my kitchen! For this week’s mini, I’m sharing my favorite pumpkin bread recipe to welcome the fall season! While we bake, I also talk about the craziness of selling our house, packing boxes with a toddler around, and moving to a new home. This episode is definitely best watched on video so switch over to video if you haven’t yet! Thanks to my bestie Sunny for sharing this recipe with me. It’s a fall staple in our house every year! Recipe details are below. See you next week for a new episode with a guest!

PUMPKIN BREAD RECIPE
Makes 2 loaves, 9x5 pans

Ingredients:
1 15oz can of pumpkin
4 eggs
3 cups of granulated sugar
1 cup water
1 cup vegetable oil
3 1/3 cups all purpose flour
1 tsp salt
2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
3/4 tsp ground cloves

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F

2. In a large bowl, combine pumpkin, eggs, sugar, water and oil

3. Beat until mixed

4. In a separate bowl, mix dry ingredients

5. Slowly add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until smooth

6. Grease and flour 2 9x5 loaf pans

7. Divide batter evenly between the pans

8. Bake 60-70 mins or until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean

9. Cool for 10-15 mins

10. Enjoy!

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