Is It Ministry, or is it Businses? Finding the balance - with Jay DeMarcus of Rascal Flatts

Country music superstar Jay DeMarcus has been on all sides - on stage and in studio; performing and managing; mainstream and Christian; gospel music, rock music, and country music. So how do you find balance between the business side, and the ministry side? AND MOST IMPORTANTLY: How did Jay end up on the best B-movie franchise of all time? 

There is lots of laughing and lots of learning, with some surprising revelations from one of the biggest country bands of all time.

Consider It Joy is a production of 88.3 Life FM out of Bakersfield, CA.  We talk about everyday issues with a faith perspective.  Please consider subscribing, and checking out our other episodes!  You can also find ways to connect here!

Quick reference for this episode:

00:01:54: Introduction of Jay DeMarcus, founder of Red Street Records

00:03:22: How music affects people's lives

00:04:17: Jay DeMarcus's transition to running a record label, Red Street Records

00:06:12: Influences and experiences contributing to Jay's approach to business

00:10:14: Importance of mentorship in life and in the music industry

00:11:08: Value and freedom in admitting "I don't know".

00:11:43: Introduction of Red Street

00:18:19: Transition from Christian rock to mainstream (Rascal Flats)

00:22:23: The role of charity in his life

00:23:31: Faith in Daily Work

00:25:04: Balancing Business and Ministry

00:34:13: Similarities and Differences between Christian Music and Country Music

00:40:07: Judgement and Acceptance in Singing about Faith

00:41:19: Jay's Experience in Sharknado Four