What does it take to survive in the NFL? Former NFL quarterback Garrett Gilbert joins the Hope Ignited Podcast to share the wild reality behind his football journey. From learning under Tom Brady during a Super Bowl run to sharing a locker room with Cam Newton, Garrett opens up about the highs, setbacks, and resilience it takes to stay in the league.

After being cut 11 times and bouncing between teams, Garrett finally got his moment. In one of the craziest stories of his career, he got a cal telling him to get to Washington immediately. Hours later he was on a private jet headed to DC, preparing to start an NFL game for a team he had only been with for 48 hours… barely knowing the playbook.

In this episode Garrett talks about:

• Playing with Tom Brady and the Patriots

• Life as an NFL journeyman quarterback

• His time with Cam Newton with the Carolina Panthers

• Starting an NFL game for the Dallas Cowboys

• The pressure, setbacks, and lessons behind chasing an NFL dream

Garrett’s story is a powerful reminder that sometimes you learn more from waiting and persevering than you do from winning.

What happens when faith meets a dry season? In this powerful conversation, Ashley and Kevin welcome Vanessa DeSilvio, the actress behind the Samaritan woman at the well in The Chosen, to talk about calling, obedience, and hope in seasons of waiting. From her roots in a Venezuelan family to years of training in theater and dance, Vanessa shares how God has shaped her journey both on and off the screen.

Vanessa reflects on the spiritual weight of portraying Photina, how that role changed the way she sees Jesus, and why vulnerability in real life can be even harder than stepping into a character. She opens up about motherhood, identity beyond acting, navigating career dry spells, and trusting God when the next step is unclear. This episode also touches on her heart for Venezuela, the power of creativity, and the stirring she feels to step into motivational speaking as part of her next season.

If you have ever felt stuck, uncertain, or spiritually dry, this conversation will remind you that you can always come back to the well. Faith is not about getting it right once. It is about returning again and again. If you need hope, encouragement, and a fresh spark for your journey, you will find it here on Hope Ignited.

What really happens behind hit records… and behind the Grammys?On this episode of Hope Ignited, Ashley and Kevin sit down with Grammy-winning engineer and producer Tre Nagella for a rare, behind-the-scenes conversation about the music industry most people never get to hear. From mixing albums for legendary artists like Kirk Franklin and Ed Sheeran to surviving the pressure, long nights, and high-stakes moments inside the studio, Tre breaks down what it truly takes to build a lasting career in music.He shares untold stories from working with major artists, explains how bedroom records turn into global hits, and reveals what really goes on at the Grammys when the cameras are off. Yes, snacks are involved. Tre also opens up about the emotional side of the job, why trust and vulnerability matter more than perfect vocals, and how real human connection can shape a record just as much as talent or technology. Along the way, he reflects on unexpected moments with some of the biggest names in music that changed how he views his craft and his purpose.If you’ve ever wondered how hit songs are really made, what engineers actually do, or what it takes to survive in an industry few people understand, this episode delivers insight, inspiration, and industry truth you will not hear anywhere else.
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