Brandon Lake, Jelly Roll, and God’s Work in the Mainstream Spotlight

In this thought-provoking episode, Maren Crowley opens up about the journey she’s taken over the past five years, particularly as it relates to navigating controversial and “rabbit hole” topics on social media.

Maren shares personal stories about the highs and lows of speaking out during the pandemic, the business impacts, and the spiritual confrontations she faced. She reflects on the challenges of balancing truth-seeking with the tendency for online outrage and “rage bait,” reminding listeners of the importance of discernment and focusing on positivity.

The conversation takes a turn toward the current obsession with conspiracy and criticism within Christian and music industry circles, highlighted by recent controversies over Brandon Lake’s growing popularity and visibility.

Highlights from the Episode:

• Maren's experience diving into controversial online topics during the pandemic and the resultant backlash from social media platforms.
• Insights into modern marketing tactics like “rage bait” and how they manipulate social media algorithms and user engagement.
• A discussion of the criticism facing Christian artist Brandon Lake as he reaches mainstream audiences, and the importance of sharing positive testimonies over suspicion and negativity.
• Maren’s personal stories about faith, transformation, and the ripple effect music and message can have on people far from faith communities.