Season 2, Episode 1 of The Upper Room Faith Music Podcast opens with host Michael Brandon welcoming listeners into Ordinary Time, the longest season in the Christian calendar. He explains how this season follows the celebration of Pentecost and is marked not by dramatic events, but by steady spiritual growth, consistency, and faith lived out in everyday moments. Michael also connects this to the current time on the Jewish calendar, highlighting the season of post-Shavuot reflection and preparation leading up to the High Holy Days in the fall.

The episode then transitions into the Artist of the Day segment, where Michael introduces a Christian soul artist.

Following the artist of the day, guest host Nikki joins for the Weekly Christian Music Recap. We’ll discuss recent releases across gospel, contemporary worship, and indie Christian music.

The Emerging Artist segment features a short spotlight on an up-and-coming singer-songwriter with a new voice in acoustic worship music whose stripped-down home recordings are gaining attention on social media.

We will listen to a sermon from Pastor Ronaldo, covering Ascension and becoming an apprentice of Christ. Michael shares how this passage speaks to the spiritual steadiness of Ordinary Time, reminding listeners that Jesus is still in the boat, even when nothing big seems to be happening.

The episode closes with the Daily Reading, a short devotional scripture reading to carry into the week, along with a final prayer for peace, consistency, and spiritual endurance.