Songs and Stories from the Soul
“Songs and Stories from the Soul” is where songwriters share the faith, heart, and real-life stories behind their songs—revealing the moments, meanings, and melodies that move us all.
Episodes
We share Dave Scher’s song “All Right” and trace the path from solitude to self acceptance, blending Texas soul, craft choices, and the grind of a working musician. Dave opens up about patience, boundaries, and why live music still matters more than ever.
• writing from memory and finding truth in quiet
• “All Right” as a statement of peace and permission
• lyric choices that serve rhythm and feel
• picking joy...
We share the story behind Conqueror, a song shaped by fear, grit, and a decision to remember our strength. From the first reflective bars to the final anthem, we show how identity, not approval, powers real change.
• why we wrote Conqueror from lived battles
• how fear disguises itself and how to answer it
• the shift from victim to victor as a daily practice
• the lyric themes that anchor self-belief
• the...
Ray Prim joins us to unpack “Since 88,” tracing a journey from leaving his childhood faith to finding healing in melody and simple, soulful songwriting. We get honest about politics, algorithms, panic attacks, therapy, and why a song that sings first can teach later.
• origin of “Since 88” in religious break and political shift
• belief now centered on goodness, empathy, and action
• writing process where melody gu...
“We Are Love” – Song Commentary by Dr. Pelè
In this heartfelt commentary, Dr. Pelè shares the personal story and inspiration behind his original song “We Are Love.”
From his childhood in war-torn Nigeria—where his mother’s songs brought peace and hope—to the global pandemic that inspired this message of unity, “We Are Love” is a reminder that when we strip away all the fear, division, and noise, what remains is lo...
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