The Calling You Almost Missed with Kevin Olusola from Pentatonix
The Calling You Almost Missed with Kevin Olusola from Pentatonix  
Podcast: Stay True with Madison Prewett Troutt
Published On: Mon Aug 10 2026
Description: This week on Stay True Podcast, Kevin Olusola opens up about calling, identity, and what it looks like to trust God when it doesn't make sense. From turning down a life-changing opportunity with Pentatonix to later stepping into it with full confidence in God's timing, Kevin shares how surrender changed everything. Kevin and Madi dive into the tension of stewarding your gifts with excellence without letting performance define you, and what it looks like to stay grounded in an industry built on applause and recognition. Kevin opens up about the pressure to fit in, the courage it takes to stand out, and how his faith has anchored him through every season. This episode also speaks to anyone who has ever felt "too different" or misunderstood. Kevin shares why the very thing you're tempted to hide might be the exact thing God wants to use, and how staying rooted in Christ is the only way to remain steady when everything else feels uncertain. If you've ever struggled with identity, felt pressure to perform, or wondered how to stay faithful in a secular space, this conversation will hit deep. It's a reminder that you don't have to fit in to be used by God. Stay you and stay true!   Topics we dive into: -Why Kevin said no to Pentatonix and how God changed everything -How to steward your gifts without letting them become your identity -Staying grounded in Christ in an industry driven by applause -Finding courage to stand out instead of blending in -What to do when you feel overlooked, different, or misunderstood -Remaining rooted in your faith in a secular environment AND SO MUCH MORE!   Helpful Resources: My Voice is a Beat by Kevin Olusola: https://a.co/d/0ivb3LA0 Dare To Be True by Madison Prewett Troutt: https://a.co/d/gdfpHX5 Stay True Website: https://www.staytruepodcast.com Stay True Merch: https://www.staytruepodcast.com/merch Home Chef: For a limited time, Home Chef is offering my listeners 50% OFF and free shipping for your first box PLUS free dessert for life! Go to HomeChef.com/staytrue Liberty Healthshare: Learn more at libertyhealthshare.org.  GCU: Visit gcu.edu to learn more.   Connect with Stay True! 💙 Instagram | @staytruepodcast 💙 TikTok | @staytrue_podcast 💙 Follow Madison | @madiprew 💙 Follow Kevin | @kolusola