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Sounding Board

Sarah Abushakra, Jeremy Roberts

Booking Overview

This is an interview show about music, worship, and Christianity, featuring external church musicians, pastors, composers, scholars, and ministry leaders. Suitable pitches include established practitioners or subject-matter experts with substantial experience in church music, worship planning, preaching, or sacred music; booking difficulty is likely medium given the guests’ specialized expertise and professional standing.

Metrics

Episodes: 19

Frequency: Every two weeks

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: < 100

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 212 subscribers

Instagram: 1.5k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

pam@pcusa.org

presbymusicorg@gmail.com

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Host

Sarah Abushakra - Co-host of a show exploring music, worship, and faith in church life.

Jeremy Roberts - Co-host of a show exploring music, worship, and faith in church life.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Relevant professional experience or recognized expertise in church music, sacred music, worship, preaching, or music ministry; guests include scholars, composers, performers, educators, and ministry leaders.
Required Achievements:  
Leadership roles in music or ministry organizations, Significant work as a composer, performer, conductor, or educator, Scholarly expertise in church music or worship

Recent Guest Discussions

Kelly Abraham - Ministry, Music, Community, Organizational Leadership, And Her Tenure At Pam.

Brian Blount - Preaching, Worship, Storytelling, And Faith.

Everett McCorvey - His Musical Development, Career, Leadership, And The Preservation Of Musical Traditions.

Carol Hopson - Family Memories And The Life And Legacy Of Hal Hopson.

Maria Hopson - Family Memories And The Life And Legacy Of Hal Hopson.

Recent Topics

Music, Christianity, Church Music, Worship Music, Sacred Music

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
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Sounding Board with Kiara Jorgenson

October 20, 2026

How can worship leaders create spaces where everyone belongs? In this episode, Kiara Jorgenson of St. Olaf College explores neurodiversity in worship and church leadership, offering practical insights for welcoming and supporting people who think, learn, communicate, and experience the world differently. From planning worship and rehearsals to fostering healthy relationships within ministry teams, Kiara challenges us to move beyond assumptions and embrace the gifts of diverse minds. This thou...

Sounding Board with Kelly Abraham

October 06, 2026

After years of faithful leadership, vision, and service, PAM Executive Director Kelly Abraham joins us for a special conversation reflecting on ministry, music, community, and the journey that has shaped PAM during her tenure. Kelly shares insights from her leadership experience, celebrates the people and partnerships that make this organization thrive, and offers wisdom for those serving the church today. As Kelly prepares for a new chapter, we take time to express our gratitude for her rema...

Sounding Board with Brian Blount

September 15, 2026

If you attended Worship & Music this summer, chances are Brian Blount's sermons stayed with you long after the conference ended.In this episode of Sounding Board, Brian joins us for a wide-ranging conversation about preaching, worship, storytelling, and the moments that have shaped his faith. He shares memories from this summer's conference, reflects on the power of the preached word, and tells a few stories that are as entertaining as they are meaningful. From his self-deprecatin...

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Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with Sounding Board?

Sounding Board is hosted by Sarah Abushakra and Jeremy Roberts. Its publicly listed emails are pam@pcusa.org and presbymusicorg@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Sounding Board?

The publicly listed emails for Sounding Board: pam@pcusa.org and presbymusicorg@gmail.com.

How many listeners does Sounding Board have?

Podseeker estimates Sounding Board reaches fewer than 100 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Sounding Board?

Sounding Board typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Relevant professional experience or recognized expertise in church music, sacred music, worship, preaching, or music ministry; guests include scholars, composers, performers, educators, and ministry leaders. Common among recent guests: Leadership roles in music or ministry organizations; Significant work as a composer, performer, conductor, or educator; Scholarly expertise in church music or worship. Recent guests include Kelly Abraham, Brian Blount, and Everett McCorvey.

How hard is it to get booked on Sounding Board?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Sounding Board cover?

Recent episodes cover Music, Christianity, Church Music, Worship Music, and Sacred Music. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

pam@pcusa.org

presbymusicorg@gmail.com

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