Molly Kate Kestner

In this episode of At the Barn, Bella sits down with the Monroes—the power couple who wrote songs for the animated David movie. From creating music for the new film together to navigating the darker sides of industry relationships, Molly Kate Kestner and Brock Monroe Baker share what it looks like to stay grounded in the Lord as creatives and parents in the entertainment industry. Packed with wisdom, this episode weaves together an authentic conversation about marriage, calling, and putting God first in every decision. Check out the David move: https://www.thedavidmovie.com Check out the David soundtrack: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLN4UzcYI0bdnw55A5EHx8k5Uwu3OM9WPE&si=Yrx7MeqLknAn0hAp The Monroes: https://youtube.com/@themonroesduo?si=6m9K48RB1rK71r2H Molly Kate Kestner: https://youtube.com/@mollykatekestner?si=iOUdLTrzG3-8pZHE Brock Monroe: https://youtube.com/@brockmonroe?si=SdX0NkG5c6uAJtGl Listen to Testimonies Each Month by Subscribing: https://www.youtube.com/@AtTheBarnPodcast Support At the Barn Podcast: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-at-the-barn-podcast?utm_campaign=fp_sharesheet&utm_content=amp13_c-amp15_t1&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link&lang=en_US&attribution_id=sl%3Ad44e13ec-68c7-43a3-be7e-4a1cc71fb9f8&ts=1751735759Follow: https://www.instagram.com/atthebarnpodcast/Check out my Linktree: https://linktr.ee/atthebarnpodcast ABOUT AT THE BARN: At the Barn explores impactful faith testimonies through the lenses of health, college, entertainment, and more. Bella interviews from the perspective of a Christian college student in Nashville, Tennessee. She engages in candid conversation from her family’s barn. SEGMENTS: ROAR: Health and Healing Boots and Bibles: Faith in Gen Z Tuned In: Entertainment in Music City What's your testimony?

In this powerful spoken word poem, Kate delivers an unflinching message about reclaiming boundaries, surviving sexual trauma, and breaking free from the toxic expectations placed on women and survivors. “Not a Nice Girl” is a raw, emotional piece that confronts the burden of politeness, the dangers of being “nice,” and the way women are often expected to carry emotional labor for men—whether through forced compassion or manipulated empathy. This episode gives voice to the silent, heavy truth many survivors of sexual abuse, gender-based violence, and toxic relationships know all too well. Kate speaks to anyone who has ever been made to feel responsible for someone else’s pain, who has struggled with the pressure to stay quiet, stay kind, or stay safe by staying small. It’s about the survival instinct to disappear before regret takes root. It’s about the exhaustion of holding space that was never offered in return. This episode of Unspoken is for survivors, for those setting boundaries, and for anyone who’s done being “nice.” In this episode, we explore: • Surviving sexual trauma and gender-based violence • The emotional toll of toxic masculinity and manipulated vulnerability • Reclaiming boundaries and saying no without apology • Spoken word poetry that centers the survivor experience • Finding power in no longer being “nice” to those who never deserved your yes Listen now if you’re ready to embrace your strength, speak your truth, and stop apologizing for your survival. Trigger warning: This poem addresses themes of sexual trauma, manipulation, gaslighting, and survivor anger. Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you listen to spoken word and survivor-centered storytelling. Copyright ©2025 Kate Earley Music: Your Daughter by Molly Kate Kestner

In this episode I’ll be visiting with Nancy Schnable at Discover Austin. Nancy’s special guests this week are four talented young ladies from the Mower County CEO program. They stopped by to fill us in on a very special concert coming up in two weeks: Local Legends; featuring Martin Zellar, Molly Kate Kestner, and Riley Olson. We also take some time to learn about the businesses these young people have created.. Then I’ll stop out at the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center and talk with Luke Reese about the Winter Survival classes that are being taught to area eighth graders. And finally a conversation with Steve Barrett at the Austin Area Foundation. We’ll talk a little about the upcoming For The Love of Austin event and also the importance of audits. Thanks for choosing the Wright Here, Right Now podcast. www.AustinMN.com

Singer-songwriter Molly Kate Kestner gives an inspiring message to the Class of 2020 and performs My Way Up live! Watch the full video here.

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We spoke to Molly Kate Kestner about fitting in in high school, listening to Prince as a kid, and hearing her brother sing the national anthem.

If you’ve got it inside you, imagine what might happen when you take the risk to put it out there. In this week’s episode, Leary and Armin talk with guest Molly Kate Kestner, a small-town girl who took a risk that went viral. Molly Kate Kestner, Leary, and Armin discuss: Taking risks by putting your work out there, even if it’s not “perfect.” Using your gifts to serve others. Dealing with the pressure, change, and fears that comes with success. Trusting God with the outcome. Learning how to deal with ulterior motives of people wanting to be friends. Building trust and relationships with others. Finding good mentors for support and confirmation about big decisions. Selected excerpts of what Molly Kate Kestner had to say: “[I try to ask,] ‘How can I use this to make a difference and impact people?'” “In art forms… you can feel like what you’re doing is wasteful because it’s hard to compare that to an 8-to-5 job, but, to inspire and be inspired, you need to have those times that may seem or feel kinda wasteful in the moment, but the result is something incredible.” “As long as you know that what you’re doing serves a purpose… that’s what keeps me going: I’m doing this, regardless of what other people’s thoughts may be, regardless of my insecurities or doubts, I know this was what I was put on this earth to do.” “If I stay with this, this will be good, because this is what I’m supposed to do.” “One of the best decisions I’ve made this past year is finding people who can be mentors to me and speak into my life.” “Sometimes that means me not just waiting around until I feel inspired, it means me taking the step to push through that—taking the experiences and emotions I feel to write something beautiful and inspire someone else.” Are you waiting for perfection before you share what you’ve created with others? We hope this conversation with Molly Kate Kestner has inspired you to reconsider waiting. Sometimes, the best things are worth doing the best we can do them today . Go ahead. Put it out there. And, if you’ve taken a risk to put it out there, we’d love to hear about it, and any lessons you learned along the way. Share your story or leave a question for Molly Kate Kestner, Leary Gates, or Armin Assadi in the comments below. Resources mentioned during this podcast include: His Daughter , Molly Kate Kestner’s original song on YouTube. His Daughter , Molly Kate Kestner’s song on iTunes.