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.”
Seth Ready has hosted 134 Episodes.
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Why This Topic is So Important
Episode | May 9th, 2023 | Season 4 | 42 mins 18 secs
In this episode Seth & Nirva discuss why the topic of theology of civil government is so important in this season. They also examine the recently released draft of The Statement on Christian Nationalism & the Gospel.
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Cultural Christianity Good or Bad? With Josh Daws
Episode | April 28th, 2023 | Season 4 | 55 mins 8 secs
In this episode Seth and Josh discuss the recent debate revolving around whether cultural Christianity (and Christian nationalism) is positive or negative from a biblical perspective.
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Christian Twitter Wildfires
Episode | April 19th, 2023 | Season 4 | 37 mins 58 secs
In this episode Seth & Nirva discuss a series of twitter debates—one on whether the Kingdom of God transcends political binaries and one on Stephen Wolfe’s tweet about white evangelicals.
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Jesus: Ruler of Kings Interview with Dr. Joe Boot
Episode | April 7th, 2023 | Season 4 | 49 mins 28 secs
In this episode, Seth interviews Dr. Joseph Boot regarding the gospel of the kingdom, pietism, and the rule of Christ over the kings of the earth.
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J6 & Jesus Revolution
Episode | March 20th, 2023 | Season 4 | 52 mins 51 secs
In this episode, Seth & Nirva discuss the recent release of the J6 footage plus their thoughts on the Jesus Revolution movie.
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Throwback (EP) to Our Experience at the Capitol on J6
Episode | March 9th, 2023 | Season 4 | 45 mins 56 secs
This is a replay of our episode originally released on January 9th, 2021 where Seth & Nirva discuss there experience at the Capitol during the (in)famous J6 protest.
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Christian Nationalism with Neil Shenvi and William Wolfe
Episode | February 28th, 2023 | Season 4 | 1 hr 17 mins
In this episode, Seth hosts a spirited dialogue between Neil Shenvi and William Wolfe on the subject of whether or not Christians should advocate Christian Nationalism.
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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.