SEASON 3, EPISODE 9
Welcome to Backstage with Randy Phillips - a lighthearted dialogue meant to inspire every heart and home to live a life of purpose.

In this episode, Randy sits down with Anthony Evans who shares shares:

✅ The loss of his mother and how it shaped his faith.

✅ Wrestling with God when prayers weren’t answered as expected.

✅ How worship in brokenness can lead to deep healing.

✅ The pressures of being a preacher’s kid and finding his own identity.

✅ His new album “Revive”, filled with songs that helped him heal.

If you’ve ever struggled with loss, doubt, or finding purpose, this episode is a must-listen—a raw and real discussion about trusting God in the hardest seasons of life.

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Connect With Pastor Randy: https://www.instagram.com/randypcd/
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TIMESTAMPS

0:00 – The weight of grief & choosing to worship anyway

1:09 – Intro: Growing up as Dr. Tony Evans’ son

2:28 – Finding his own identity apart from family expectations

5:53 – Music in the Evans house: Gospel, Temptations & limited TV

9:01 – His first experiences with music & singing

12:05 – The wisdom & impact of his mother

14:43 – How his mother’s faith shaped the entire Evans family

18:02 – The pain of unanswered prayers

19:59 – His lowest moment: Doubting his faith after losing his mom

22:01 – Learning to be honest with God in grief

24:19 – The key to healing: Allowing yourself to feel

25:29 – New album “Revive”—songs that helped him heal

27:14 – The song “This Is My Thank You”—a tribute to his mother

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Welcome to Backstage with Randy Phillips - a lighthearted dialogue meant to inspire every heart and home to live a life of purpose.

ABOUT THIS EPISODE
In this deep and transparent conversation, Tony & Alisa DiLorenzo sit down with Randy Phillips to discuss the raw, realities of marriage—its struggles, healing, and breakthroughs.

They share:

✅ How their marriage nearly fell apart but was restored.

✅ The impact of pornography addiction and the road to healing.

✅ How losing their child shaped their faith and marriage.

✅ Why authenticity and vulnerability are crucial in Christian marriages.

✅ The 6 Pillars of Intimacy—a game-changing framework that has transformed marriages worldwide.

Whether you’re newly married or decades in, this episode will challenge & equip you to cultivate intimacy, fight for your marriage, and embrace God’s redemptive power.

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• Spotify Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/artist/13KLcr7XlewPs2Xva58AgU

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Connect w/ the Tony & Alisa: https://oneextraordinarymarriage.com/

TIMESTAMPS

0:00 – Intro: Why sharing your struggles frees others

1:09 – Tony & Alisa’s journey: 28 years of marriage & transformation

2:02 – The reality of marriage: same struggles, different seasons

3:33 – The impact of their podcast (15 years & counting!)

4:39 – What it feels like after pouring into marriages on stage

6:16 – The power of impacting just one marriage at a time

6:49 – How churches & couples find hope just before divorce

8:03 – Radical authenticity: How being open changes lives

10:33 – How they built a bold and unfiltered marriage ministry

12:53 – Do their kids get embarrassed? (Yes!)

14:43 – Why Christian couples need real conversations about sex

16:48 – Why the church needs to reclaim the conversation on intimacy

19:18 – The moment they realized God was calling them to this work

20:48 – Breaking down the Six Pillars of Intimacy

22:19 – Physical vs. Sexual Intimacy (Why they’re different!)

24:30 – Why pornography destroys marriages

27:48 – The emotional wounds of porn addiction & how to heal

29:00 – Losing their baby: The heartbreak, grief, and redemption

32:26 – How grief nearly tore them apart (and what saved them)

35:10 – Why financial intimacy is a top struggle for couples

37:44 – The pillar that shocks people the most (Spoiler: It’s not what you think!)

39:10 – 40 years of marriage wisdom from Randy Phillips

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SEASON 3, EPISODE 7

Welcome to Backstage with Randy Phillips - a lighthearted dialogue meant to inspire every heart and home to live a life of purpose.

ABOUT THIS EPISODE

In this inspiring episode of Backstage with Randy Phillips, special guest Annie Dupre (founder of the Annie Moses Band) shares her journey of faith, family, and the power of the arts in shaping culture. From her early training at Juilliard to leading a multi-generational movement to reclaim music, theater, and storytelling for God’s glory, Annie discusses how excellence in the arts is a spiritual calling and why the Church must invest in the next generation of creatives.

She and Randy explore the balance between discipline and passion, how Christian artists should navigate secular opportunities, and the importance of preserving biblical values in the arts. Whether you’re a parent raising artistic children, an aspiring musician, or someone passionate about transforming culture, this conversation will ignite a fresh vision for how the arts can shape the future.

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TIMESTAMPS

0:00 – The danger of selfish ambition in the arts

0:44 – Introducing Annie Dupre: the story behind the name

1:54 – The fusion of folk, Celtic, jazz, and classical influences

3:46 – Growing up in a family of musicians & early influences

6:08 – What it means to be Juilliard-trained and why it matters

8:25 – The turning point: Leaving Juilliard & starting the Annie Moses Band

10:21 – A surprising first tour: from one performance to 32 bookings

11:24 – Sustaining a family band since 2002

12:55 – Challenges of traveling and working with family

14:39 – The power of prayer and a strong spiritual foundation

16:27 – The launch of The Wonderful World of Benjamin Cello (children’s show)

18:40 – How parents can get their kids involved in the arts

20:03 – The arts as a spiritual discipline – not just an extracurricular activity

22:12 – How media shapes culture – reclaiming storytelling for God’s Kingdom

24:10 – Facing secular resistance: The Apple TV story

27:05 – The importance of excellence in Christian artistry

30:02 – The balance between pushing your kids and letting them grow naturally

32:55 – “Singing is a spiritual act”—why music is essential to faith

36:58 – Where the arts go wrong: Selfish ambition vs. God-centered creativity

38:17 – The calling of Christian artists to shape culture

40:23 – Final thoughts: Investing in the next generation of Christian creatives

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