Mike Mack is back on the Rooted in Christ Podcast, and this conversation goes deep.

From celebrating 10 years of the Elevation Conference to breaking down the real challenges of building faith-based events, Mike shares wisdom on Christian hip-hop, artist development, and what it truly means to create for the Kingdom.

In this episode, we dive into:

• The evolution of the Elevation Conference—from a church basement to a full-scale festival
• Why Christian events often feel “safe” and how to break the mold
• The importance of cultural diversity in worship and creative spaces
• Real talk on booking artists, building events, and avoiding costly mistakes
• Behind-the-scenes insight into the Christian hip-hop industry
• How to start your own faith-based event the right way
• The heart posture needed to build for impact—not profit

Mike also shares powerful insight on resistance in faith-based work, the reality of funding challenges, and why obedience matters more than popularity.

If you're an artist, creative, promoter, or someone passionate about faith and culture—this episode is for you.

Plus: A look at this year’s Elevation Festival lineup, artist development opportunities, and what’s next for the movement.

The episode closes with a powerful prayer for vision, provision, and salvation.