A Journey of Motherhood, Music, and Faith | Jenny Oaks Baker

Follow us on Instagram   / more_than_musicians   S1 E15 | A Journey of Motherhood, Music, and Faith What does it mean to dedicate your life—and your talent—to something higher? In this episode of More Than Musicians, we sit down with Grammy-nominated violinist Jenny Oaks Baker to talk about faith, family, and the true purpose of music. From starting violin at just four years old to performing on the world’s biggest stages, Jenny shares how her journey has always been guided by something deeper than success. For her, music isn’t just performance—it’s a calling. We talk about: -Raising children in music while striving for excellence -The tension between motherhood and a professional career -Using music to uplift, heal, and bring people closer to God -The miracles that shaped her path -Why excellence matters—and how to pursue it with purpose -Jenny’s story is a powerful reminder that music can be more than talent—it can be a ministry. 00:05 – Jenny’s Violin Beginnings 04:49 – Family & Early Life 06:18 – Suzuki Method & Mother 09:25 – Relying on the Spirit 12:01 – Prayer Before Performances 17:10 – Mother’s Influence & Legacy 32:31 – Father Becomes Prophet 44:10 – Leaving the Symphony 57:09 – Producing Christ-Centered Concerts 01:24:14 – Miracle With Her Hand SoulFill Music Foundation: https://soulfillmusic.org/ CONNECT WITH JENNY Instagram:   / jennyoaksbaker   Facebook:   / jennyoaksbaker   Website: https://www.jennyoaksbaker.com/ CONNECT WITH SARAH DAVIES Instagram: @more_than_musicians and @sarah.t.davies TikTok: @more_than_musicians Facebook: @more_than_musicians LISTEN OR SUBSCRIBE Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4EYojMS... YouTube:    / @more_than_musicians   PRODUCTION CREDITS This show is made possible by The Piano Place: https://thepianoplaceutah.com/ One Music Schools: https://onemusicschools.com/ Production by Talmage Thayne with Film Laab Instagram:   / talmagethayne   Website: https://www.filmlaab.com/ HAVE A GREAT GUEST IN MIND? TELL US HERE https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FA... If you enjoyed this episode, please share it! It helps us grow. Thank you for listening and we will see you next time for another episode of More Than Musicians.