In this episode of Safe In Sound, I’m joined by Andy Squyres for a real, honest conversation about faith, identity, and what happens when the Christian story you were handed starts to fall apart.

We talk about disrupting the Christian narrative, stepping outside of the “safe” version of belief, and what it means to enter the uncomfortable space—the darkness—without rushing to fix it, explain it away, or slap hope on top of it too soon.

This is an episode for anyone who’s felt trapped inside religion, confused by deconstruction, or exhausted by toxic positivity. If you’ve ever wondered “What if I don’t believe the way I used to?” or “Who am I without this framework?”—you’re not alone.

Andy brings insight, humor, and depth as we explore what it looks like to rebuild meaning from the ground up, and how stepping into the unknown can sometimes be the most honest form of faith there is.

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Knox Burnett is a friend and colleague practicing trauma therapy out of Seattle, Washington. In this episode, Knox and I talk about how music and therapy correlate to provide healing in one's own life.

Greg Swinehart, the former drummer of the band the Pale Pacific, has performed with Fair and Rose Blossom Punch. In this episode, we explore Greg's life and music career as well as his journey into finding out what helping people really means.

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Bob Nanna is the lead singer and guitarist behind Braid, Hey Mercedes and the City on Film. In this episode, Bob discusses his childhood in Chicago, his adoption, the search for his birth parents, and how music served as an outlet for his emotions and his journey to therapy.

It is hard to sum up the work of Chad Johnson in a snippet. Chad had an enormous impact on the post-hardcore and emo scene in the early 2000's and therefore the scene even to this day. Band like Underoath, Hopesfall, Further Seems Forever all got their start on either Chad Johnson's Takehold Records or put out songs on splits or compilations under Chad. Chad also did A&R for Tooth and Nail in the early 2000's, helping bands on the label excele. Chad is also the man behind the inception and continuance of Furnace Fest in Birmingham ,Alabama which has created both one of the scenes most iconic festivals and communities.

Chad is known by most musicians and people as one of the most positive people you will ever meet, but this year was a year that almost broke Chad.

Listen as we talk about Chad's story and his struggle with his own mental health in this episode.

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Stacy Hilt is a founding member and bass player for the bands Coalesce and The Casket Lottery, both of which have had a remarkable impact on the music scene.

In this episode, we go over a myriad of topics about his life. We explore his introduction to music and his ventures into Krishna Core, how growing up in a lower socio-economic status affected his life and mental health, his time with the Casket Lottery for over 2 decades, and how it felt to decide to leave the band.

Most importantly, we talk about Stacy's own struggles with his mental health and being diagnosed with Bipolar II disorder later on in life. Stacy provides a candid look at how music has both been therapy and, at times, a hindrance to his own mental health.

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Join us for an exclusive conversation with Jake Snider, founding member, guitarist, and lead singer of Seattle’s iconic indie rock band Minus the Bear. With their groundbreaking sophomore album Menos el Oso turning 20 years old, the band is celebrating with a long-awaited comeback tour.

In this episode, Jake opens up about the legacy of Minus the Bear, their influence on the emo and math rock scenes, and the evolution of their sound over the past two decades. We also dive into his passion for guitar gear, songwriting, and his personal journey toward better mental health.

Whether you were blasting Menos el Oso in your college years or you’re just discovering Minus the Bear now, this episode is a nostalgic yet fresh listen for elder millennials and fans of the indie/emo revival.

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25 Years ago False Cathedrals by Elliott was released into the world. A blend of electronic sampling, swelling, and atmospheric guitar sounds mixed with haunting vocals made the album one of the most regarded and masterful albums of the scene. My guest today is Chris Higdon, the lead singer of the bands Falling Forward, Elliott, and Mirrorless.

In this interview, we start with Chris's background, growing up in Kentucky, and follow his musical journey through his early interest in the Louisville hardcore scene to the start and end of Elliott. We also explore Chris's passion for the music industry, his views on religion and his current band Mirrorless.

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