The Upload with Brooke Taylor

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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This week on The Upload, Brooke Taylor and Pastor Mark Evans sit down with singer-songwriter Ana Cristina Cash for a heartfelt conversation about faith, motherhood, identity, and learning to find your worth in Christ—not in your accomplishments.
Raised in a Cuban-American family and signed to her first record deal at just 15 years old, Ana Cristina shares how faith has been a constant thread throughout her life. From growing up in Catholic school to experiencing powerful moments with the Holy Spirit, she opens up about a vivid dream she had as a teenager that forever shaped her belief in God's presence and guidance.
Ana Cristina reflects on the challenges of balancing music, marriage, motherhood, and life in the public eye. She shares how becoming a mother changed her perspective on faith, purpose, and what truly matters—and why protecting her children's hearts in an increasingly digital world has become one of her greatest callings.
The conversation also explores:
Hearing from God through dreams and spiritual experiences
Raising children with faith in a technology-driven culture
Why comparison is one of the greatest threats to peace
Finding identity outside of your career and accomplishments
The importance of prayer, Scripture, and daily conversations with Jesus
Navigating public perception while staying true to who God created you to be
Ana Cristina also opens up about one of the most difficult seasons her family faced after her son was diagnosed with hemophilia. Through fear, uncertainty, and countless doctor's appointments, she shares how faith carried them through and taught her to trust God even when life didn't make sense.
One of the most powerful moments of the episode comes as Ana Cristina reflects on losing a record deal at a young age and wrestling with a difficult question: "If my voice was taken away, would I still be worthy of love?" Through her faith journey, she discovered that her value was never found in her talent, success, or public recognition—but in who God says she is.
Honest, vulnerable, and full of wisdom, this episode is a beautiful reminder that our identity isn't found in what we do, but in whose we are.
🎧 If you've ever struggled with comparison, questioned your worth, or wondered how to trust God through uncertainty, this conversation will encourage your heart and strengthen your faith.
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This week on The Upload, Brooke Taylor and Pastor Mark Evans sit down with country singer-songwriter Brett Sherokyfor a deeply moving conversation about faith, suffering, surrender, and discovering that God’s plans are often far better than our own.
A respected songwriter with cuts from artists like Blake Shelton, Tucker Wetmore, Jake Owen, and Matt Stell, Brett opens up about a journey that has been shaped as much by hardship as success. From losing his father as a teenager to battling seasons of depression, pursuing a music career for more than a decade before signing his first deal, and undergoing open-heart surgery for a congenital heart condition, Brett shares how some of the hardest chapters of his life ultimately drew him closer to God.
Brett reflects on a pivotal moment during COVID when an unexpected feeling of overwhelming joy while playing barefoot in the backyard with his wife and children sparked a deeper hunger for a genuine relationship with Jesus. What began as simply attending church evolved into opening his Bible, seeking God for himself, and discovering a faith that was no longer about checking a box—but about transformation from the inside out.
Together, they discuss:
Why God often meets us at the end of ourselves
Learning to surrender control and trust a good Father
How suffering can become a gift in hindsight
The difference between knowing about God and truly knowing Him
Why success, money, and fame aren't always the blessings we think they are
Raising children with faith in a culture obsessed with self
Finding joy that isn't dependent on circumstances
How God uses pain to shape purpose
One of the most powerful moments of the episode comes when Brett shares a realization that changed his perspective forever: many of the things he once begged God to remove from his life were the very things God used to bring him closer to Him. What once felt like punishment eventually revealed itself as grace.
Honest, wise, and full of encouragement, this conversation is a reminder that God isn't always giving us what we want—but He is always giving us what we need.
🎧 If you've ever wrestled with unanswered prayers, difficult seasons, or trusting God's timing, this episode will challenge you to see your story through a different lens.
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