Colton Dixon, a Christian singer-songwriter, reflects on his time with American Idol and the grueling tour schedule that followed. Facing the challenges of balancing a career, family, and a relationship with God, he shares how he had to prioritize what mattered most and how his faith grew in the process.

Quotes

“It was in that moment that I knew that we had a decision to make. It's faith or fear—boiled down as simple as that. Do we believe that God is who He says He is and who He's proved Himself to be during the course of my relationship with Him, or do I give in to fear?” - Colton Dixon

“I have this hope, I have this light to cling on to—no matter how dark the world gets, no matter how crazy it gets, I believe that God is that light that we can always count on.” - Colton Dixon

“It's something that you have to be cognizant of and constantly just shift your focus, reprioritize, and keep your eyes on Jesus.” - Colton Dixon

“When you look to Jesus and you lay everything at His feet, everything kind of just falls into place.” - Colton Dixon

“If you truly want to be better and you want to grow deeper in your relationship with the Lord, then I think maybe you might have to sacrifice some things—not because God wants to take away things from you, He just wants to get the best thing to you.” - Colton Dixon

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Resources Mentioned in This Episode
“I Can Only Imagine” by MercyMe

American Idol

“Hakuna Matata”

“I Just Can't Wait To Be King”

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Singer/songwriter Aaron Shust has traveled all over the world singing messages of hope and love to his audiences. Time and time again, Aaron’s been moved by the gentle peace he’s been able to extend to his listeners when they sing his songs, as he’s experienced that all-encompassing “capital P” peace that comes from God during the hardest times in his life.

Quotes

“We're not just singing about a thing, we're singing to the living God who inhabits high praises.” - Aaron Shust

“I'll never forget that emotion of remembering that our children belong to God in the same way that we belong to God.” - Aaron Shust

“I feel like God gave myself and my wife the gift of faith that even in the face of the unexplainable or the unforeseen future, we trust that God is sovereign, that He's in control, that He's good.” - Aaron Shust

Guest’s Links
Aaron Shust’s website

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Resources Mentioned in This Episode
“My Savior, My God”

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Carlos Whittaker’s mission is to bring hope to humans all over the world. Growing up, Carlos watched his Panamanian, Afro-Latino father unite the diverse people of his neighborhood under one roof: his church. As an author, podcaster, and global speaker, Carlos’ wishes to follow his father’s legacy as he creates safe spaces for people—all people—so they may feel seen and understood.

Quotes

“I think there's things to celebrate about how God made me a little bit different.” - Carlos Whittaker

“I just think about how many times we don't even remember that Jesus saved us because of some of the ways that we're acting. He still chooses us. He still loves us. He still pursues us.” - Carlos Whittaker

“We have got to drastically lower the volume of life in order for whatever God has been telling us to do to finally start coming through.” - Carlos Whittaker

“Jesus is telling me through the scripture, ‘Carlos, you're not talking to them. You're not performing. You're talking to me in a normal way. So talk to me as if I'm the person that you say I am and don't talk to me as if you're giving me a speech.’” - Carlos Whittaker

Guest’s Links
Carlos’ Instagram

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Resources Mentioned in This Episode
Primera Iglesia Bautista en Pico Rivera

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