Each extraordinary artists in their own right, Nirva Ready—a Chicago native and daughter of Haitian immigrants—is familiar to fans around the world as a singer and dancer in TobyMac’s Diverse City Band. Joining the group shortly after her graduation from Nashville’s historic Fisk University, where she was a member of the renowned Fisk Jubilee Singers, Nirva has traveled with the iconic GRAMMY®-winning artist for more than a decade, and it’s an honor she doesn’t take lightly.
“It means a lot to be a part of such a huge team that influences so many through the art of music for the Kingdom of God,” she says. “I've learned so much musically as well as spiritually, and I'm humbled to share the stage with one of the most popular Christian artists in the field. It far exceeds anything I could have dreamed.”
Traveling a similar path, Seth Ready’s resume also boasts a who’s who of top Christian and gospel artists. Growing up in central Florida, the self-described “gospel music fanatic” spent hours alone in his room singing, emulating influences like Andrae Crouch, The Winans, and Fred Hammond. Such dedication to his passion afforded Seth a series of opportunities in college that ultimately landed him at the doorstep of one of urban gospel’s most groundbreaking talents, Kirk Franklin. Following a tenure with the multi-platinum artist’s Hopeville Tour, Seth has also been a background vocalist for such names as Chris Tomlin, Donnie McClurkin, and CeCe Winans, to name a few.
While Seth & Nirva began their journeys in different musical circles, it wasn’t long before their paths began to cross. “Nirva doesn’t remember the first two times we met, so I obviously made a big impression,” Seth says with a laugh. “I first met Seth in San Diego at a Billy Graham Crusade,” Nirva recounts. “We were each singing background for artists that evening—me for TobyMac and Seth for Kirk Franklin—and a mutual friend introduced us.”
Never Alone, Seth & Nirva’s faith-empowering debut full-length album set for release on Integrity Music. Produced by Bryan Fowler (TobyMac, Aaron Shust) and featuring songwriting collaborations with Michael Farren (“Let It Rain”), Mia Fields (“Savior King”), Jacob Sooter, Israel Houghton, TobyMac, Victor Oquendo and BJ Putnam, Never Alone picks up where their 2014 EP I Need You left off.
Sonically, Never Alone explores the veteran background vocalists’ unique styles, with even more diversity than before. From the solid R&B groove of “Pour It Out” to the modern pop anthem of “Unconditional,” to the ballads and calls to worship on the album, Seth & Nirva carve out a distinctive blend all their own. “Our sound—much like us as a couple and as individuals—doesn’t fit any traditional genre category very well,” says Seth.“It’s a bit more diverse stylistically than a lot of artists and difficult to categorize, but this is who we are.”
In these, as in all the songs on Never Alone, Seth & Nirva drive home the eternal truth that God is present, on the move and that as believers, we are part of God’s story as He is part of ours. What theologian Dallas Willard calls ‘playing to an Audience of One,’ where He becomes our safe place, a refuge from lesser things, a place wherein our reverence for Him and dependence on Him becomes wisdom by which He empowers us to become all we are created to be.
“We want to be part of helping our brothers and sisters recover their courage,” Seth adds, “develop their character, grow in their understanding of the biblical worldview and connect with God on a daily basis through study and worship.”
“We want to use the gifts and tools God has given us—in the context of singing and making music—to serve and encourage the Church, as well as to take part in the renewal He is bringing about that will enable us to stand firm and impact our spheres of influence with the Gospel in a day when culture is set against us.”
Nirva Ready has hosted 123 Episodes.
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Asbury Revival
Episode | February 24th, 2023 | Season 4 | 51 mins 11 secs
In this episode, Seth & Nirva discuss the Asbury Revival in light of their own theological journeys and varied experiences with the outpouring of the Holy Spirit.
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The Grammys
Episode | February 10th, 2023 | Season 4 | 49 mins 34 secs
In this episode, Seth & Nirva discuss the recent the satanic performance at the Grammy awards, what it communicates about the current state of our culture, and what our response in the Church should be.
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Do Andy Stanley and North Point Community Church "Functionally" Affirm Homosexuality?
Episode | February 3rd, 2023 | Season 4 | 51 mins 24 secs
In this episode, Seth & Nirva discuss the controversy surrounding some recent comments made by Andy Stanley and some staff members of North Point Community Church that seem to place them in the category of being “functionally” affirming of homosexuality.
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Seinfeld Prophetic Too? Plus WEF Explained (PT 2)
Episode | January 24th, 2023 | Season 4 | 54 mins 58 secs
In this episode, Seth & Nirva continue to discuss the nature and goals of the World Economic Forum.
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Seinfeld Prophetic Too? Plus WEF Explained
Episode | January 23rd, 2023 | Season 4 | 40 mins 34 secs
In this episode, Seth & Nirva discuss Ivan Provorov’s refusal to bow to the LGBTQ mob’s pressure. They also discuss the nature and goals of the World Economic Forum.
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C.S. Lewis Predicted These Times
Episode | January 16th, 2023 | Season 4 | 48 mins 3 secs
In this first episode of season 4, Seth & Nirva discuss C.S. Lewis's prescient book “The Abolition of Man,” and how his concept of “the Tao” provides a key for understanding our cultural moment and the destructive chaos that has been unleashed in recent years.
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Barcode Gospel Vs Discipleship
Episode | September 19th, 2022 | Season 3 | 44 mins 53 secs
In this episode Seth & Nirva discuss their journey of coming to see the centrality of discipleship to the mission of the Church and how that compares to the "barcode Christianity" that is so prevalent in evangelical presentations of the gospel.
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Is it Possible to Reach your "Woke" Christian Friend? - Interview with Monique Duson
Episode | September 6th, 2022 | Season 3 | 44 mins 50 secs
In this episode, Seth & Nirva interview the president of the Center for Biblical Unity, Monique Duson. They discuss her journey from being an advocate of CRT to rejecting that framework in favor of the biblical view on racial reconciliation and justice.
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Overcoming Deconstruction - My Journey From Doubt to Faith (Part 2)
Episode | September 2nd, 2022 | Season 3 | 50 mins 59 secs
In this episode Seth & Nirva continue to discuss Seth's journey through doubt and how he came to have an even greater confidence in God and biblical Christianity.
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Overcoming Deconstruction - My Journey From Doubt to Faith
Episode | August 29th, 2022 | Season 3 | 49 mins 27 secs
In this episode Seth & Nirva discuss Seth's journey through doubt and how he came to have an even greater confidence in God and biblical Christianity.
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Statism Vs Biblical Government - Interview with Lennox Kalifungwa
Episode | August 22nd, 2022 | Season 3 | 43 mins 1 sec
In this episode, Seth and Nirva interview Lennox Kalifungwa on the nature of statism, how it is taking over in western civilization, and what the Church can do to stem the tide.
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Woke Buzzfeed News Goes After Dan Cathy and Trilith (Part 2)
Episode | July 27th, 2022 | Season 3 | 33 mins 45 secs
In this video, Seth and Nirva discuss a recent hit piece put out by propaganda rag Buzzfeed News that attempts to paint Dan Cathy and Trilith as racist.
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Woke Buzzfeed News Goes After Dan Cathy and Trilith (Part 1)
Episode | July 27th, 2022 | Season 3 | 43 mins 37 secs
In this video, Seth and Nirva discuss a recent hit piece put out by propaganda rag Buzzfeed News that attempts to paint Dan Cathy and Trilith as racist.
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Why Woke "Christians" Support Abortion with Samuel Sey
Episode | July 18th, 2022 | Season 3 | 49 mins 53 secs
In this episode, Seth and Nirva interview Sam about his recent article entitled "Why Woke 'Christians' Support Abortion.
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Official Apology to YouTube
Episode | April 19th, 2022 | Season 3 | 2 mins 27 secs
In this video, Seth & Nirva offer their sinceriest of sincerest apologies to YouTube for contradicting "expert consensus."
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Disney LGBTQIA+ Indoctrination
Episode | April 14th, 2022 | Season 3 | 54 mins 29 secs
In this episode, Seth & Nirva analyze and discuss the recently leaked Disney videos from their "Reimagine Tomorrow" summit, which reveals their clear intentions to indoctrinate kids with LGBTQIA+ dogma.