Ep. 132 | Jack Whitis & Mark Stuart: Amplifying Your Church's Creative Storytelling With Music

July 30, 2025

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In this episode, we sit down with Jack Whitis, CEO of WavMaker and seasoned technology and engineering leader, and Mark Stuart, co-founder of WavMaker, Grammy-winning former lead vocalist of Audio Adrenaline, and philanthropist.

We explore how churches can amplify their creative storytelling and connect with their communities more effectively through music.

In this conversation, we discuss:

• The power of music in storytelling
• What “royalty-free” music really means
• Legal challenges with music in church media
• Practical uses for stock music in ministry
• Tips for equipping creative church teams

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Join us as we dive into Amplifying Your Church's Creative Storytelling With Music with Jack Whitis & Mark Stuart.

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More About WavMaker:

Founded by Grammy and Dove-winning industry experts, WavMaker offers an original, high-definition music catalog that is royalty-free and curated for storytelling. WavMaker empowers creative teams with unlimited access to professional soundtracks for every project.
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• Thousands of songs from acclaimed TV and film composers.
• Perfect for videos, podcasts, social media, marketing, and live events.
• Safe to use on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook.
• Find songs quickly using our AI-powered search.
• Organize songs into projects and share them with collaborators.

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More About Jack Whitis:

Jack Whitis is the CEO of WavMaker, a Nashville-based royalty-free music service for churches and nonprofits. Previously, he served as the Vice President of Engineering at multiple SaaS companies, including Rosie (acquired by Instacart), where he led engineering teams in building best-in-class digital products. Jack is an avid musician and resides on the Colorado Front Range with his wife and two sons.

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More About Mark Stuart:

Mark Stuart, perhaps best known as the lead vocalist for the Grammy award winning recording artist Audio Adrenaline, is an author, speaker, music industry consultant and philanthropist. Although he calls Columbia, Tennessee home, he’s often found exploring the great outdoors with his wife Aegis and their two children, Journey and Christela.

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