The Upload with Brooke Taylor

This week on The Upload, Brooke Taylor and Pastor Mark Evans sit down with singer-songwriter Franni Cash for one of the most vulnerable conversations yet. Known to many as the former frontwoman of We The Kingdom, Franni opens up about the painful reality of growing up in a controlling religious cult, the long road to healing, and how she ultimately discovered the true heart of Jesus.
Franni shares how her family's involvement with a manipulative spiritual leader distorted her view of God from a young age. After the group's abuse and deception were publicly exposed, she found herself wrestling with church hurt, forgiveness, and one life-changing question: Who is Jesus, really?
Rather than walking away from faith, Franni dove into Scripture for herself. Through reading the Gospels, she encountered a Savior who wasn't controlling or condemning, but gentle, compassionate, and deeply personal. She reflects on how learning to hear the voice of the Holy Spirit transformed her understanding of God's character—and gave her the confidence to follow Him instead of relying on the opinions of others.
Together, they discuss:
Escaping spiritual abuse and rebuilding faith
The difference between religion and a relationship with Jesus
Why church hurt doesn't have to be the end of your story
Learning to hear God's voice for yourself
The role of pastors, discernment, and spiritual authority
Forgiveness, healing, and finding freedom after trauma
Why authentic storytelling matters in Christian music
Franni also shares what led her to step away from We The Kingdom and launch her solo career. She opens up about writing deeply personal songs—including Raised by Wolves—and why she felt God calling her to tell the difficult parts of her story in hopes that others would find healing, freedom, and the courage to believe they aren't alone.
This episode is an honest reminder that even when people misrepresent God, Jesus remains the same. He isn't afraid of your questions, your doubts, or your pain—and He is still in the business of redeeming broken stories.
🎧 If you've experienced church hurt, questioned your faith, or longed to hear God's voice for yourself, this conversation offers hope that healing is possible—and that the real Jesus is far kinder than you may have imagined.
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his week on The Upload, Brooke Taylor and Pastor Mark Evans sit down with country artist Chase Wright for one of the most honest and vulnerable conversations we've had yet. Chase opens up about the moments that brought him to rock bottom, becoming a single father, rebuilding his life, and discovering that sometimes God meets us most powerfully when we've run out of strength.
Chase shares how a friend's simple invitation to church and church camp transformed his faith as a teenager, why he believes God often uses our deepest trials to shape our greatest purpose, and how surrender—not self-reliance—became the turning point in his story. He also reflects on navigating the music industry as a Christian, wrestling with conviction in his songwriting, and learning what it truly means to live a life that points others to Jesus.
Together, they discuss:
How God uses brokenness to build stronger faith
Becoming a single dad and finding hope through heartbreak
Why "casting your cares" is more than just a Bible verse
Learning to trust God's timing over your own plans
Living with conviction in a culture that celebrates compromise
Reading Scripture through the lens of real-life trials
Marriage, purity, parenting, and leading by example
Why your greatest testimony may come from your hardest season
One of the most powerful moments of the episode comes as Chase recalls falling to his knees in desperation, praying, "God, just take this—I can't carry it anymore." Looking back, he now sees how surrendering his pain became the beginning of healing, reminding listeners that even when circumstances don't immediately change, God can begin changing your heart.
Honest, heartfelt, and full of hope, this episode is a reminder that no one is beyond God's grace. Your lowest moments don't disqualify you—they may be the very place where God begins writing your greatest testimony.
🎧 If you've ever wondered why God allows hardship, struggled with shame from your past, or needed the courage to surrender what you can't control, this conversation will remind you that God is still working—even in the middle of the valley.
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This week on The Upload, Brooke Taylor and Pastor Mark Evans sit down with award-winning Christian artist, author, and songwriter Matthew West for a powerful conversation about authenticity, prayer, parenting, marriage, and what it truly means to walk with God. As a preacher's kid who has spent more than two decades in the spotlight, Matthew reflects on the pressure of always looking like he had it all together—and why he's spent much of his faith journey learning to "shed the performer."
He shares how losing his voice early in his career forced him into a season of silence and solitude, where God began teaching him that his identity was never meant to be found in success or performance, but in simply being His child. The conversation dives into Matthew's latest message of Don't Stop Praying, inspired by years of praying for a loved one battling addiction. He encourages anyone who's growing weary in prayer to keep believing, reminding listeners that even when God's answers don't come on our timeline, He is always working.
Brooke also vulnerably shares her own journey through miscarriage, pregnancy after loss, and praying, "Lord, I believe—help my unbelief."
Together, they discuss:
Why authenticity is more powerful than perfection
Learning to pray without ceasing in everyday life
The difference between talking about Jesus and talking to Him
Navigating marriage through humility, forgiveness, and grace
Parenting daughters with gentleness, honesty, and intentionality
The importance of silence, solitude, and hearing God's voice
Why following God's plan is better than asking Him to bless your own
One of the most memorable moments of the episode comes as Matthew recounts a father-daughter exercise where his blindfolded daughter had to navigate a trail by remembering three simple truths: "I'll never leave you. You can ask me anything. Only listen for the sound of my voice." What unfolded became a profound picture of God's relationship with His children—and a reminder that even when we find ourselves in life's ditches, our Heavenly Father is still there, waiting for us to call out to Him.
Honest, funny, and deeply encouraging, this episode is filled with practical wisdom for anyone longing to deepen their prayer life, pursue authentic faith, and trust God's voice above every other.
🎧 If you've ever struggled with unanswered prayers, performance, parenting, or simply slowing down long enough to hear God speak, this conversation will encourage you to keep walking—and keep praying.
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This week on The Upload, Brooke Taylor and Pastor Mark Evans sit down with viral creator and rising artist Michael Sanzone for one of the most honest conversations yet—a story of heartbreak, loneliness, healing, and discovering a relationship with God in the middle of life's hardest season.
After a very public breakup turned his world upside down, Michael opens up about experiencing anxiety, panic attacks, and the deepest loneliness he's ever known. Having spent years surrounded by people—from the Hype House to social media fame—he suddenly found himself living alone, learning how to cook, build a routine, and rediscover who he was without relying on someone else for his happiness.
Michael shares how that season became the catalyst for a new faith journey. Once skeptical of church after difficult experiences growing up Catholic, he explains how finding authentic community in Nashville changed everything. Instead of trying to navigate life on his own, he surrendered his plans to God and simply prayed, "You tell me where You want me to go, and I'll follow."
Together, they dive into:
Finding purpose in seasons of loneliness
Why God often meets us when everything else falls away
The difference between religion and a relationship with Jesus
Building healthy friendships after losing toxic ones
Learning to love yourself before loving someone else
How simple daily habits helped pull him out of depression
Choosing gratitude over comparison in the age of social media
Michael also reflects on how drastically his priorities have changed—from chasing the highs of fame and influencer culture to finding joy in morning walks, good friends, green grass, and everyday conversations with God. What once required extravagant experiences to make him happy has been replaced by a deeper sense of peace found in life's simplest moments.
Raw, relatable, and full of hope, this episode is a reminder that sometimes God strips away what's comfortable to make room for something far greater. What feels like the end of your story may actually be the beginning of the life He has planned for you.
🎧 If you're walking through heartbreak, starting over, or wondering if God can meet you in your loneliness, this conversation will remind you that purpose is often found in the quietest seasons.
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This week on The Upload, Brooke Taylor sits down with Bri McNees from Love Is Blind for an honest and vulnerable conversation about faith, identity, community, and what happens when your life suddenly becomes public overnight. While millions of viewers watched Bri's journey unfold on screen, this conversation goes far beyond reality television.
Bri opens up about the challenges of navigating criticism, judgment, and online scrutiny while remaining grounded in her faith. She shares why being a Christian was always one of her biggest non-negotiables in dating, how her faith shaped her experience on the show, and why she ultimately decided to publicly declare her identity in Christ after the cameras stopped rolling.
Bri reflects on the difference between perception and reality, explaining how much of her faith journey never made it to air. She shares powerful stories about finding community in unexpected places, bringing Bible verses into the pods, and leaning on prayer and Scripture when the pressures of public attention became overwhelming.
Together, Brooke and Bri discuss:
Finding your identity in Christ instead of public opinion Navigating criticism, hate, and social media negativity
Why community is essential to surviving life's hardest seasons
The power of accountability and surrounding yourself with the right people
Learning to trust God when doors close unexpectedly
How to discern God's direction during seasons of uncertainty
Why faith is more than a Sunday morning routine
One of the most powerful moments of the episode comes as Bri shares how her church community and prayer warriors carried her through the emotional aftermath of reality television. She explains how God used one of the most challenging seasons of her life to strengthen her faith, deepen her identity, and remind her that her worth is not found in followers, public perception, or approval from others—but in Christ alone.
From conversations about spiritual warfare and putting on the "armor of God" to practical wisdom about relationships, community, and surrender, this episode is filled with encouragement for anyone feeling overwhelmed by the noise of the world.
🎧 If you've ever struggled with criticism, questioned your identity, or wondered how to stay rooted in your faith when life feels uncertain, this conversation will remind you where true confidence is found.
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