What do you do when your finances, your housing, and your health all fall apart at once — and you're the one leading worship? In this episode, Cheyna Ash shares the raw story behind her song "Ups and Downs," what she learned about praising God in the lowest moments, and why she believes the church needs to do better by its musicians.

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00:00 — From a musical family to full-time ministry

Cheyna grew up singing in church with a rapper mom and DJ dad. By 17 she knew she wanted to dedicate her gift entirely to God — and in 2023 she quit her job to make it official.

08:00 — The story behind "Ups and Downs"

Written in one of the hardest seasons of her life —  ...