Participants: Danita Jones (Host), Lyndon Carriger (Host), Patricia Isom, Samara Bowden
Series Code: MGNH
Program Code: MGNH000038A
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00:18 Hello and welcome to Magnify Him.
00:21 My name is Danita Jones 00:23 and I'm Lyndon Carriger, 00:24 you know the Bible says in Judges 5:3, 00:27 "Sing unto the Lord, 00:28 I will sing praise unto the Lord" 00:31 and you know Danita, 00:32 we're going to do just that today. 00:34 Oh, I'm so excited, 00:35 today we have two anointed singers 00:38 that are coming to lift the name of Jesus Christ 00:41 and I am definitely ready to hear them 00:43 Lyndon, are you ready? 00:45 I'm ready, are you guys ready? 00:46 Let's go right into our Program. 00:48 Magnify the Lord the King 00:52 Magnify Him... 00:57 We are happy to welcome to Magnify Him 01:01 for the first time Patricia Isom 01:05 we're going to talk just a little bit about yourself 01:08 and about your music, 01:10 first... where are you from? 01:11 I'm from a little small town of Fairfield Glade, 01:15 it's in middle Tennessee. 01:16 Okay... is it close to Nashville? 01:18 It's about an hour and a half away... 01:19 Okay... okay... 01:21 how did you get started in music? 01:24 That's a great question, 01:25 I performed my first solo in church 01:29 at the tender age of five and from there... just 01:33 continued growing, singing in church, 01:35 singing in school, choirs... 01:36 Okay, so 01:38 did you recognize your talent 01:40 or your parents recognized your talent? 01:43 My parents recognized it, I did a bit, 01:46 you know, I was young and so I ended up taking 01:48 almost four years of Voice, around the age of 12 or 13 01:53 which is... pretty young... 01:54 Okay, so did you take any other lessons? 01:57 I took piano when I was younger and some violin 02:00 but it didn't stick... like voice... 02:02 Oh, okay... okay so, obviously, 02:06 I've heard her sing before she's actually in my Praise Team 02:09 but you're going to get to hear her sing 02:13 she has a very good voice, 02:14 Patricia, what made you decide to want to sing for Jesus 02:19 instead of just singing for everybody else? 02:21 Singing for Jesus is 02:24 what brings my heart the most joy 02:26 standing up there in front of everyone 02:31 and feeling Jesus inside of me is just an incredible... 02:36 incredible feeling and there's nothing like it 02:39 realizing that I could be personally bringing 02:42 someone to Christ through the gifts that He has given me 02:45 it's just incredible... 02:46 Was there a particular moment in your life 02:50 where you felt the calling to sing music? 02:53 Yes, I sang in the One Praise Gospel Choir 02:57 at Southern Adventist University for three years 02:59 and one time we were on a Choir Tour 03:02 and I wanted to rededicate my life to Christ 03:06 and so I was re-baptized that day 03:09 and because of my stand for Jesus, 03:12 17 other people were also baptized 03:14 and I felt like God was calling me 03:17 specifically to make a public stand for Him 03:21 to give my heart to Him again 03:22 and just really, solely focus on singing for Him. 03:26 Okay, well, tell me just a little bit more about yourself. 03:30 What are you doing right now? 03:32 Well, I'm currently a student like many of us are, 03:36 and so I'm at 03:37 Southern Adventist University currently... 03:39 I graduated this past December 03:41 with my B.S. in Clinical Psychology 03:44 and now I'm a Master's student studying Clinical Mental health. 03:47 Okay, how do you want to incorporate that 03:49 with music... or do you? 03:50 Well, yeah, I do... that's a great question. 03:53 Music is... it's powerful 03:55 and so, I would like to study Music Therapy. 03:58 Real quick... how can people get a hold of you? 04:01 They can reach me through Facebook 04:03 just look up, Patricia Lauren Isom. 04:05 Okay, well everybody... she's going to sing two songs 04:09 "Mercy Said No" and what was the other one? 04:10 "His Eye Is On The Sparrow" 04:12 Everybody... Patricia Isom... 04:14 Music playing... 04:24 some more music... 04:37 I was just a child when I felt the Savior leading 04:44 I was drawn to what I could not understand 04:53 And for the cause of Christ I have spent my days believing 05:02 That what He'd have me be is who I am 05:10 As I've come to see the weaker side of me 05:18 I realized His grace is what I'll need 05:27 When sin demanded justice for my soul 05:35 Mercy said no I'm not going to let you go 05:43 I'm not going to let you slip away 05:47 You don't have to be afraid 05:51 Mercy said no 05:55 Sin will never take control 05:59 Life and death stood face to face 06:06 Darkness tried to steal my heart away 06:13 But thank you Jesus, mercy said no 06:21 For God so loved the world that He sent His son to save us 06:30 From the Cross, He built a bridge to set us free 06:38 Oh, but deep within our hearts, there is still a war that rages 06:45 And makes His sacrifice so hard to see 06:55 As midnight fell upon 06:57 Crucifixion 06:59 day 07:02 The light of hope 07:06 seemed oh so far away 07:10 As evil tried to stop redemption's flow 07:17 Mercy said no 07:20 I'm not going to let you go 07:24 I'm not going to let you slip away 07:28 You don't have to be afraid 07:32 Mercy said no Sin will never take control 07:40 Life and death stood face to face 07:46 Darkness tried to steal my heart away 07:54 But thank You Jesus, mercy said no 08:02 Now when Heaven looks at me it's through the blood of Jesus 08:09 Reminding me of one day long ago 08:19 Mercy said no I'm not going to let you go 08:26 I'm not going to let you slip away 08:31 You don't have to be afraid 08:35 Mercy said no sin will never take control 08:44 Life and death stood face to face 08:50 Darkness tried to steal my heart away 08:57 But thank you Jesus 09:00 Mercy said no 09:07 piano playing 09:13 more music from piano 09:16 Mercy said no. 09:27 I'm so thankful that no matter where I go, 09:30 God always watches me. 09:36 Piano music playing 09:42 more music 09:48 more music... 09:54 Why should I feel 09:59 discouraged 10:04 and why should the shadows 10:11 come? 10:16 And why should my heart feel lonely 10:25 and long for heaven and my home? 10:34 When Jesus is my portion, 10:44 a constant Friend is He. 10:53 His eye is on the sparrow 11:04 and I know He watches me. 11:14 His eye is on 11:18 the sparrow 11:23 and I know He watches over me. 11:32 So I sing because I'm happy; 11:41 and I sing because I'm free; 11:51 His eye is on the sparrow 12:00 And I know He watches over me. 12:08 So I sing because I'm happy; 12:17 And I sing because I'm free; 12:25 His eye is on 12:30 the sparrow 12:35 And I know He watches 12:40 And I know He watches... 12:47 I know... He watches me... 12:55 His eye is on 13:00 the sparrow 13:04 And I know 13:10 He watches me 13:16 piano playing 13:21 He watches 13:26 me... 13:32 Magnify Him. 13:41 We are so excited today on Magnify Him 13:44 to have 16-year-old Samara Bowden 13:48 all the way from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. 13:50 How are you today Samara? 13:52 I'm doing wonderful. 13:53 That is amazing, so, of course, 13:55 before we get to some of your singing later on, 13:57 I want to know a little bit more about you, 13:59 now tell me when was the first time 14:01 you ever really remember singing? 14:03 I remember I was in San Diego we used to live there 14:07 and I remember a performance where... it was with the choir 14:11 and I kept trying to hog the mic and take the mic away 14:15 and I was the youngest... in the front... 14:18 and I was just taking the mic trying to sing 14:20 but it was a choir song so, I just remember 14:23 that vividly... for some reason. 14:25 That's great... how old were you when that happened? 14:27 I had to be like three or four... 14:30 so you've been doing this a while 14:32 and when was the first time you actually knew 14:34 that this was something you really wanted to do? 14:38 I think I knew... maybe by... like three or four... 14:42 Three or four... right... 14:43 you remember taking that microphone, of course, 14:46 now, you and I were talking earlier in the Green Room, 14:48 we were talking about some of the things that you want to do 14:49 later on... but I do want to talk about school 14:52 what school do you go to in Fort Lauderdale? 14:54 Actually, I go to school in Miami 14:55 Wow... okay... 14:57 and I go to a school called, "Miami Union Academy. " 15:00 Oh, wow! we've heard of Miami Union here 15:02 and who is the Principal of that school? 15:04 The Principal is Ms. Hodge. 15:06 Okay, so, of course, she is going to get extra credit 15:08 for being here on Magnify Him 15:10 and sharing her amazing talents with us today 15:13 and after you finish school, what do you think your plans are 15:16 what are some of the other things 15:18 that you would like to do? 15:19 Another thing that, I think, I may want to do is 15:23 become a Lawyer. 15:24 Wow, wow, and we talked about that earlier too 15:27 about the criminal, or the defense, 15:29 or entertainment, so you're still deciding but 15:32 have you thought about colleges 15:34 or the different places you'd like to go? 15:36 College-wise... I believe... I want to... 15:38 I'm stuck between either Oakwood University or Southern. 15:42 Wow and we have a lot of people 15:44 from both of those Universities that watch this show 15:47 so I'm sure we'll... maybe get some e-mails 15:48 or phone calls about where you should go, 15:50 now we talked that you do a lot of traveling in Florida 15:53 when singing... 15:55 where are some of the places that you've been? 15:57 Well, in Florida, I've been to White Lipped 16:00 in Orlando for about eight years 16:02 so in the Northern and Central Florida, 16:05 and then, down south, in South Florida 16:08 I've performed at a lot of the different 16:11 Adventist Churches there 16:12 and yeah... just a bunch of Adventist churches in Florida. 16:15 And I'm sure your parents 16:17 are very proud of you sharing your talent, 16:19 what are the songs 16:21 that you're going to be singing for us today? 16:23 I'm going to be singing, "Because of Who You Are" 16:25 and "Mighty to Save. " 16:27 Wow! and what do those 16:29 actually mean to you, 16:30 like let's talk about, "Because of Who You Are" 16:32 that's one of my favorite ones, 16:34 what song does that actually mean to you... singing it? 16:37 Well, I just believe that God deserves everything 16:40 that we have to offer Him, 16:41 and it's just because He's so awesome 16:44 He deserves everything from us 16:46 because He's done so much for me, personally, in my life, 16:48 that I believe I should give Him everything 16:51 that I can possibly give. 16:52 Wow! that is amazing, and your second song? 16:54 "Mighty to Save" Hmmm... hmmm... 16:56 I feel like... a lot of people 16:58 may be going through something... and they feel like, 17:00 they just want to throw in the towel and give up, 17:03 but God is mighty to save and He's going to be there 17:06 to support us through anything. 17:08 Wow! and you are so well-spoken and such an awesome 16-year-old 17:13 and we are so excited 17:15 that you're here to share your talents, 17:16 Ladies and Gentlemen, please enjoy Samara Bowden. 17:21 Music playing... 17:27 I worship you Lord Hmmm... hmmm... hmmm... 17:35 hmmm... 17:38 Because of who you are I give you glory 17:48 Because of who you are 17:54 I give you praise 17:58 Because of who you are 18:04 I will lift my voice and say, 18:09 "Lord, I worship you because of who you are 18:18 Lord, I worship you because of who you are. " 18:28 Because of who you are 18:33 I give you glory 18:38 Because of who you are I give you praise 18:48 Because of who you are, 18:53 I will lift my voice and say, 18:58 "Lord, I worship you because of who you are 19:07 Lord, I worship you because of who you are. " 19:16 Jehovah-jireh... 19:21 you're my provider 19:26 Jehovah-nissi 19:30 Lord you reign in victory 19:36 Jehovah-shalom, 19:40 you are my Prince of Peace 19:46 and I worship you because of who you are 19:55 Because of who you are I give you glory 20:04 Because of who you are 20:11 I give you praise 20:16 Because of who you are I will lift my voice and sing 20:26 "Lord I worship you because of who you are, 20:35 Lord I worship you 20:38 because of who you are. " 20:43 You're Jehovah-jireh 20:49 you're my provider 20:54 Jehovah-nissi 20:58 Lord you reign in victory 21:04 Jehovah-shalom you are my Prince of Peace 21:14 and I worship you 21:17 because of who you are 21:23 Jehovah-jireh you're my provider 21:32 Jehovah-nissi 21:38 Lord you reign in victory 21:43 Jehovah-shalom 21:47 you are my Prince of Peace 21:53 and I worship you 21:55 because of who you are 22:02 and I worship you 22:05 because of who you are 22:12 Lord, I worship you 22:19 because of who you are 22:27 are... 22:33 Music playing... 22:37 There is no God like our God... 22:39 He is mighty to save... 22:42 music 22:48 Everyone needs compassion 22:51 love that's never failing, 22:54 Let mercy fall on me 23:01 Everyone needs forgiveness 23:04 The kindness of a Savior, 23:06 The hope of nations 23:12 The hope of nations... 23:17 Savior, He can move the mountains 23:22 My God is mighty to save, 23:26 He is mighty to save 23:29 Forever, author of Salvation 23:33 He rose and conquered the grave 23:38 Jesus conquered the grave 23:43 oooh oooh yeah yeah... 23:47 oooh... 23:53 So take me as You find me 23:58 All my fears and failures, 24:02 Fill my life again 24:08 I give myself to follow 24:11 Everything I believe in, 24:14 Yes I surrender 24:20 Yes I surrender... 24:25 Savior, He can move the mountains 24:30 My God is mighty to save, 24:33 He is mighty to save 24:37 Forever, author of Salvation 24:41 He rose and conquered the grave 24:45 Jesus conquered the grave 24:50 Shine Your light and let the whole world see, 24:54 we're singing... 24:56 For the glory of the risen King, Jesus 25:02 Shine You're light and let the whole world see, 25:08 We're singing for the glory of the risen King 25:13 Savior, He can move the mountains 25:19 My God is mighty to save, 25:22 He is mighty to save 25:26 Forever, author of Salvation 25:30 He rose and conquered the grave, 25:35 Jesus conquered the grave 25:39 Savior, He can move the mountains 25:43 My God is mighty to save, 25:47 He is mighty to save 25:51 Forever, author of salvation 25:55 He rose and conquered the grave, 25:59 Jesus conquered the grave 26:05 oooh... oooh... yes... 26:10 He is mighty to save 26:19 music 26:21 Magnify the Lord the King Magnify Him 26:28 You know Danita, 26:31 we had some awesome singers today... 26:32 Yes... yes... and they were amazing 26:34 and a little fun fact about Samara 26:36 because I was thinking about her earlier 26:38 when she talked about wanting to be a lawyer 26:40 my creative brain immediately thought about 26:43 a Lawyer singing in the Courtroom. 26:45 That's funny... she's only a teenager 26:47 That's right... yes... 26:48 She's very polished... 26:50 She's amazing and I know her parents are so proud of her 26:53 especially for the goals that she has for herself. 26:55 And, you know, Patricia... like I said in my interview 26:58 she's a part of my Praise Team 26:59 she's one of the most dedicated members I have 27:02 and it's so good to see that she's branching out 27:05 and she's doing her own thing 27:07 by going and recording in Nashville 27:09 she's a songwriter, 27:11 I know her stuff is going to be good. 27:12 Oh absolutely... I can't wait to buy it when it comes out 27:15 and she's an excellent singer. 27:16 And you know another good thing is that 27:18 both of these ladies... 27:20 I know Patricia graduated from Southern 27:22 and she's also going back to Southern for her Master's 27:25 but Samara as well... 27:26 well, she's wanting to go to Oakwood or Southern 27:28 it's good to see them wanting to use their talents 27:30 at our Adventist Institutions. 27:32 That is a great thing 27:33 and I know that there are some of you out there 27:35 that are wanting to share your talents here on Magnify Him. 27:38 All you have to do is send a copy or send a submission 27:42 to Yvonne. lewis@3abn. org 27:47 or you can mail your submission 27:48 to Dr. Yvonne Lewis 27:50 c/o 3ABN, PO Box 220, West Frankfort, Illinois 62896 27:59 We want to thank you for joining us today 28:02 and please tune in next time 28:03 as we... Magnify Him. |
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