{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/669b7caefbb02ee946751d7d/69e196e123929c3a2a006629?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Steve Hills Unfiltered: Music Ministry Is Not a Calling","description":"<p>In this raw and unfiltered conversation, Pastor Steve Hills (Love Room) sits down with Tolu Afilaka and speaks openly about the realities of music ministry, work, calling, and longevity in gospel music.</p><p>From his childhood desire to just sing, to writing hit songs like “Supernatural” and “OluwaTosin”, Steve shares honest truths that challenge common beliefs in the industry.</p><p><br></p><p>He discusses:</p><ul><li>Why “Music Ministry” is not a biblical calling or office</li><li>The difference between gifting and calling</li><li>Why most music ministers struggle financially and how to survive</li><li>The importance of work, multiple income streams, and building outside the stage</li><li>“Dying to self” and putting vision above ego</li><li>How to stay humble when friends rise faster</li><li>His honest take on tattoos, freedom, and “All things are lawful but…”</li><li>The power of knowledge and consistency over chasing virality</li><li>The coming return of team ministry (the Levites)</li></ul><p>This episode is a must-listen for gospel artists, worship leaders, young ministers, and anyone who wants to understand the real demands of ministry beyond the stage.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Timestamps:</strong></p><p>00:00 - Introduction</p><p>01:25 - Young Steve: “I Just Wanted to Sing”</p><p>05:37 - From Computer Science &amp; Afrobeats to Gospel</p><p>12:52 - How He Writes Songs: Word + Progression</p><p>22:09 - Music Ministry Is Not a Calling</p><p>26:52 - The Return of the Levites &amp; Team Ministry</p><p>29:41 - Knowledge Is Deliverance</p><p>36:19 - Consistency vs Chasing Virality</p><p>42:11 - Staying Humble While Friends Blow Up</p><p>47:45 - How Music Ministers Should Survive Financially</p><p>57:18 - “All Things Are Lawful But…” – Tattoos &amp; Freedom</p><p>01:03:02 - Final Reflections</p><p><br></p><p>Follow Pastor Steve Hills on Instagram: @stevehills</p><p>Host: Tolu Afilaka – @toluafilakaa</p><p><br></p><p>#SteveHills #MusicMinistry #GospelMusic #ChristianPodcast #DyingToSelf #WorshipLeadership</p>","author_name":"TOLU AFILAKA"}