{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Episode 104: Speaking and Ministering to Others in Times of Need with Rev. Russell Mauldin","description":"In this episode of Music for the Soul, Becky and Steve welcome Reverend Dr. Russell Mauldin \u2014 a songwriter, pastor, counselor, and longtime creative whose life bridges music, ministry, and deep pastoral care. Russell shares his journey from decades in Nashville songwriting and producing to stepping into a new calling as a shepherd for creatives, counselors, and the weary. Through stories of silence, obedience, and learning to make space for God\u2019s still voice, this episode explores how creativity, vulnerability, and encouragement intersect. Russell reflects on what it means to listen deeply to others, to ourselves, and most importantly to God. He also describes how true ministry often looks less like having the right words and more like simply being present. Russell's conversation is a thoughtful reminder that God often prepares us for future callings long before we realize it. Who is Rev. Russell Mauldin? For 37 years, Rev. Russell Mauldin has sustained his music career in Nashville as one of the most prolific and best-selling composers in church music with millions of choral books sold and confirmed performances on six continents. Working also with major artists and orchestrating for Inspirational film compositions, he is a Grammy nominated record producer and five-time GMA Dove Award winner. He has also owned and lead several music industry businesses through the years. On his 17th international mission trip in early 2014, Russell answered God\u2019s call to additional ministry through pastoral shepherding. He was ordained in 2015 and completed a Master\u2019s degree in Religion in 2018. In 2017, he helped plant a new church and became Associate Pastor and Trustee at Seeds Church, a growing and flourishing interdenominational church in Middle Tennessee.  In early 2024, Russell was certified through the NCCA as a Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor and has recently earned a Ph.D. in Clinical Christian Counseling. He is also a certified Life Coach through the AACC. While deeply respecting and integrating techniques from social science, his approach to counseling leads from a biblical worldview. Resources: Our listeners can learn more about Russell's work in music at the link here: https:\/\/brentwoodbenson.com\/ready-to-sing.html You can also reach out to Russell through the website https:\/\/www.threetreescounseling.com, through his email rm72@comcast.net, or on his social media pages on Facebook or Instagram. ","author_name":"Music for The Soul Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/405959","html":"