Today we’re talking about fear of the future, the kind that can leave you paralyzed, and how God meets us right there. My guest is Carly Ann Taylor, a Christian soul-pop artist with a powerful story of redemption. Carly shares what it looked like to grow up around chaos, hit moments of hopelessness, and then hear God whisper, “Something good is coming.” We also talk about her song “Why Should I Worry” and how surrender turns into praise.
In Episode 115 of Halfway to Sunday, Jill sits down with Christian artist Carly Ann Taylor to hear the story behind her faith, her calling, and her song “Why Should I Worry.” Carly shares about growing up in a deeply unstable environment of abuse, addiction, and foster care to then reaching a breaking point where she contemplated ending her life. She describes hearing a simple phrase “Something good is coming” and later realizing it was God preparing her heart for the gospel. Carly also opens up about a post-college season of depression and paralyzing fear of the future, and how Scripture (Matthew 6) and worship became a lifeline. The conversation highlights surrender, God’s behind-the-scenes work, and how a “sacrifice of praise” can become a song that carries others.
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🩵 ABOUT US
Halfway to Sunday is a weekly faith-based podcast for people who want Jesus but still have questions, sharing honest, hope-filled stories of real faith through joy and loss, healing and growth, and even doubt. Not polished or performative, just real conversations that remind you you’re not alone and loved by God.
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🎙️ OTHER EPISODES THAT MAY BE HELPFUL:
Episode #110 Joy Without Pretending w/ Kyleigh Rose
Episode #109 When Joy Feels Impossible w/ Wanda Thibodeaux
Episode #101 Break Free from Spiritual Perfectionism w/ Kristen LaValley
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