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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Today I sit down with Mike and Kelly Donehey, married for 17 years, to talk about what marriage looks like when real life keeps changing: touring and travel, shifting income, and parenting teenagers. We dig into the practical stuff couples actually fight about: expectations when someone comes home from the road, the survival-mode routines that get disrupted, and why “he can’t read your mind” is still some of the best marriage advice out there. We also talk love languages, how parenting changes a marriage, the grief and perspective that come through miscarriage, and why protecting your friendship matters as much as romance. Plus, you’ll hear about some stories about bird mites, a one-time vocal collab, and a final spin into aliens and the moon landing. This conversation was so fun and full of amazing marriage advice and perspective! Listen and leave a review if you enjoyed this episode!

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In this mini episode, I talk about that moment in life when you look up and in front of you is a vast army of problems, pressure, and fear. The most honest thing you can say is, “I don’t know what to do.” Today I’m sharing the Scripture I keep coming back to: 2 Chronicles 20 and King Jehoshaphat’s prayer. We read the passage together and sit a line that has carried me through so many hard seasons: “We do not know what to do, but we look to you.” If you’re leading, parenting, or making a big decision, this is a practical picture of what trusting God actually sounds like. I hope you feel encouraged to let God fight your battles and to worship through them as your first line of defense. See you next week for a new episode with a guest!

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In this episode, I sit down with Granger Smith to talk about his shift from a long country music career into pastoring, seminary, and a deeper, more costly faith. We dig into his new book, Poison in the Well, which aims at cultural Christianity and nominal faith that feels normal in the Bible Belt and across the United States. He talks about “dog tag Christianity,” a label you inherit or check off because of family, region, or tradition, not because you trust Christ as your only hope in life and death. He calls the book’s chapters “toxins” and “check engine lights,” warning signs that something is off under the hood even if you still claim the identity. His book is an invitation to examine whether there is spiritual fruit, urgency, and surrender that aligns with the Bible in our lives. I loved this conversation and walked away so inspired to chase Jesus with all of my heart, and I hope you do too!

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It’s Opposite Day on the podcast! Jason is in the host chair and Hannah is in the hot seat. In this mini episode, we play our classic “In the Middle of It” games and somehow it becomes a conversation about overcoming fear, first car nostalgia, and hidden talents. If you love this episode, be sure to leave a comment and rating and follow @inthemiddleofit.pod on Instagram! See you next Wednesday!

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Anna Redmon is a costume designer for feature films like I Can Only Imagine 1 and 2, a wife to Jeremy from Big Daddy Weave, and a working mom of teenagers. Anna speaks so honestly about parenting, including how we apologize, repair, and let go of impossible expectations. The conversation moves from sacrificial parenthood to creative calling, showing how surrender can reshape a marriage, a career, and the stories we bring into the world. Anna shares how wardrobe in films shapes character arcs, time periods, and emotion without the audience even noticing, and why collaboration on set feels both brutal and beautiful. We also unpack the push to bring excellence to Christian film and hopeful storytelling. If you’ve ever wondered whether God can reroute your dream and bring you to a totally new path in life, this conversation is for you. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs it, and leave a review so more people can find the show!

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