This week on Musicians Matters Podcast, your host, Rodrick L. Swift, brings the Swift Sauce and shines a well-deserved spotlight on musical excellence, legacy, and purpose. This dynamic episode features a special guest, Saf Baker—drummer, minister, and visionary—discussing his involvement in the upcoming Drummers United Music & Arts Festival, his personal journey, and the launch of his new ministry: Family of Hope Worship Center.
From honoring the greatness of Questlove to showcasing the next generation of drum masters, this episode is a celebration of music, ministry, and movement.
🎤 Special Guest:Saf Baker
- Drummer & Minister
- Speaker at Drummers United Music & Arts Fest 15th Year Celebration
- Founder of Family of Hope Worship Center (Los Angeles & Hemet, CA)
- Duke Senior
- Pete Tillen
- Philip Butler
- Christopher Rogers
- Samaja Turner
🥁 Spotlight: Questlove
Rodrick and Saf honor the legacy of Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson, exploring:
- His minimalist drum kit style
- His musical storytelling & precision
- Influence across drumming, DJing, writing, and film
- His iconic role on The Tonight Show
🥁 Top 10 Drummers Showdown:
Saf Baker's Top Picks:
- Terry Baker (Kirk Franklin)
- Chris Key (John P. Kee)
- Travis Barker
- Laarmel Lewis
- Teddy Campbell
- CJ Thompson
- Eric Moore
- Tony Taylor
- Aaron Spears
- Dex Taylor
- Questlove (The Roots)
- Moonchild – Jazz fusion group with powerful storytelling
- Brent Jones' Band – Stellar Award-winning musicians including:
- Eddie Brown (Main Keys)
- Craig Brockman (Organ)
- Coy Hawkins (Drums)
- Taki (Bass)
- Dan "Spiffy" Newman (Guitar, B3)
Saf shares his powerful testimony of surrender and obedience in launching a two-campus ministry:
📍 Los Angeles, CA
📍 Hemet, CACore Message:
- "The loudest sermon is your lifestyle."
- Faith isn't just about shouting—it's about consistent living.
- God is calling us to be salt and light in a world hungry for truth, love, and integrity.
- Be the change you want to see in the world.
- Honor your craft, live with integrity, and walk in your calling.
- Shout-out to Batman Jerry Royce Live and Positive Power 21 for creating this global platform that reaches over 150 countries.
Guest: Philip Butler
Topic: Musicianship, Ministry & The Message
🗓️ Don't miss next Thursday at 5 PM PST / 8 PM EST!
🔗 Connect with Us:📲 Facebook | Instagram | YouTube: @PositivePower21
🌐 www.positivepower21.org
🎧 Hashtags:#MusiciansMattersPodcast #DrummersUnitedFestival #RodrickSwift #QuestloveTribute #Top10Drummers #PositivePower21 #ChristianMusicians #KingdomCreatives #SwiftSauce #DrumLegacy #FaithAndFunk #MinistryAndMusic #FamilyOfHope #GospelDrummers
Popular Podcasts
Bookmarked by Reese's Book Club
Welcome to Bookmarked by Reese’s Book Club — the podcast where great stories, bold women, and irresistible conversations collide! Hosted by award-winning journalist Danielle Robay, each week new episodes balance thoughtful literary insight with the fervor of buzzy book trends, pop culture and more. Bookmarked brings together celebrities, tastemakers, influencers and authors from Reese's Book Club and beyond to share stories that transcend the page. Pull up a chair. You’re not just listening — you’re part of the conversation.
On Purpose with Jay Shetty
I’m Jay Shetty host of On Purpose the worlds #1 Mental Health podcast and I’m so grateful you found us. I started this podcast 5 years ago to invite you into conversations and workshops that are designed to help make you happier, healthier and more healed. I believe that when you (yes you) feel seen, heard and understood you’re able to deal with relationship struggles, work challenges and life’s ups and downs with more ease and grace. I interview experts, celebrities, thought leaders and athletes so that we can grow our mindset, build better habits and uncover a side of them we’ve never seen before. New episodes every Monday and Friday. Your support means the world to me and I don’t take it for granted — click the follow button and leave a review to help us spread the love with On Purpose. I can’t wait for you to listen to your first or 500th episode!
Dateline NBC
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com