The Upload
The Upload
Hosted by radio personality Brooke Taylor alongside her co-host, Pastor Mark Evans, The Upload dives into real and honest conversations about faith, purpose, and life. Each week, Brooke and Mark sit down with musicians, authors, athletes, and influencers to explore what faith means to them, and how it shapes the way they navigate their unique callings, careers, and family lives. Rooted in authent…Social links:
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Meghan Patrick: Years of Infertility & An Answered Prayer
This week on The Upload with Brooke Taylor, Brooke sits down with country artist Meghan Patrick, in her first interview since announcing her pregnancy, for a powerful conversation about identity, surrender, marriage, and trusting God through life’s most unexpected seasons. Meghan opens up about he…
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Anne Wilson: Grief, Anxiety & God’s Faithfulness
This week on The Upload with Brooke Taylor, Brooke sits down with Anne Wilson for a powerful conversation about grief, healing, identity, and what it looks like to truly rely on God through life’s hardest moments. Anne opens up about losing her brother Jacob in 2017, how that tragedy deepened her …
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Ben Johnson: Can Faith & Doubt Co-Exist?
This week on The Upload, Brooke Taylor and Pastor Mark Evans sit down with hit songwriter and producer Ben Johnson for a deeply thoughtful conversation about faith, doubt, creativity, and learning to trust God in the middle of unanswered questions. Ben has written songs for some of the biggest name…
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Drew Baldridge: He Almost Quit Music Until God Changed Everything
This week on The Upload, Brooke Taylor sits down with the country artist Drew Baldridge to talk about the 13-year journey that almost made him quit Nashville for good. After early momentum, Drew watched his record deal, manager, and booking agent disappear, leaving him questioning if his dream was …
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Carlos & Alexa PenaVega: Stillbirth, Grief & Finding Peace in God
This week on The Upload, host Brooke Taylor and Pastor Mark Evans sit down with Carlos PenaVega and Alexa PenaVega for one of their most vulnerable conversations yet — opening up about child loss and what it truly means to trust God when the unthinkable happens. Known for their early careers in Big…
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Maddox Batson: Staying Grounded in Faith as a Famous Teenager
This week on The Upload, Brooke Taylor and Mark Evans sit down with rising country artist Maddox Batson for a powerful, multi-generational conversation about faith, fame, and the family fighting to keep both grounded in truth. At just 15 years old, Maddox is navigating sold-out shows, viral moments…
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Gabby Barrett: Living for Christ in a Fame-Driven World
This week on The Upload, host Brooke Taylor sits down with country artist Gabby Barrett for a deeply personal conversation about faith, marriage, motherhood, and navigating success while keeping Christ at the center. Known for her meteoric rise after American Idol, Gabby opens up about how her tru…
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Drew Parker: Asking God For A Clear Sign & Receiving It From A None-Believer
This week on The Upload, host Brooke Taylor and co-host Pastor Mark Evans sit down with singer-songwriter Drew Parker for a candid, faith-filled conversation about surrender, obedience, and learning to hear the voice of God. Known for writing chart-topping songs for artists like Luke Combs, Blake…
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Shawn Johnson & Andrew East: Faith, Marriage & Why Success Feels Empty
This week on The Upload, host Brooke Taylor and co-host Pastor Mark Evans sit down with Olympic gold medalist Shawn Johnson East and former NFL player Andrew East for a candid, faith-filled conversation about success, surrender, marriage, and building a life that lasts. Shawn and Andrew open up abo…
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George Birge: Trusting God When Nothing Works
This week on The Upload, host Brooke Taylor and co-host Pastor Mark Evans sit down with country artist George Birge for a powerful, honest conversation about faith, surrender, and what it really looks like to trust God’s timing in an industry driven by pressure, comparison, and success. George ope…
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