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Join singer-songwriter Sarah Kroger and her husband Dom Quaglia for conversations around the songs from her album “A New Reality”. They're covering everything from thematic insights, production choices, interviews with collaborators, and much more.

Episodes

May 28, 2025 27 mins

In this conversation, Sarah and Dom explore the themes of change, growth, and creativity. They discuss the importance of embracing new realities, finding wonder in nature, and the creative process behind the making of “A New Reality”. Enjoy!

Timestamps

00:00 Embracing Change and New Realities

02:49 The Gift of Being Present

05:57 Growing Pains and Spiritual Growth

08:53 Nature as a Portal to the Divine

12:01 The Creative Process and Iter...

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This week’s episode isn’t for a song on the “A New Reality” album, but for an exciting reason…Sarah released a devotional! “Belovedness: Overcoming Your Inner Critic” is a new book based on Sarah’s song “Belovedness”. Sarah and Dom talk about how the song came to life, how identity struggles manifest in different ways, what it looks like to embrace your belovedness and so much more. Hope you enjoy it!

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April 23, 2025 24 mins

“Gardener” is a song written like a prayer, approaching God with patient trust. On this short episode, Sarah and Dom reflect on the challenges involved in letting God prune you, lead you, and take care of you in every season. 

Connect with Sarah Kroger:
Website: https://www.sarahkroger.com/about
Instagram: / skroger
Facebook: / sarahkrogermusic
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@_skroger

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March 26, 2025 38 mins

“Winter Bloom” is a song about the seasons, about hope, about reality. On this episode, Sarah and Dom get real about navigating the winters of life, or the journey through the desert of Lent, with trust and openness. Faith exists for such times as these. 

Connect with Sarah Kroger:
Website: https://www.sarahkroger.com/about
Instagram: / skroger
Facebook: / sarahkrogermusic
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@_sk...

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March 12, 2025 36 mins

On this episode, Sarah and Dom talk about her song “Humbled Heart”. Defining humility, talking about different lyrics that didn’t make the final cut, and some quotes from Pope Francis! Here’s a sneak peak of one of the quotes that gives you an insight into their conversation: “If one has the answers to all the questions—that is the proof that God is not with him.” Listen in and enjoy!

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Website: https:/...

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February 26, 2025 37 mins

Welcome Back! It’s a new year! Sarah and Dom are back after 4 months of touring and a month of rest. On this episode, they discuss the controversial ‘new chair’, the tension of wanting to achieve but needing rest, the tendency to constantly be on your phone, the importance of discipline, the power of boredom, and so much more—don’t miss it!

Connect with Sarah Kroger:
Website: https://www.sarahkroger.com/about
Instagram: ...

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October 30, 2024 39 mins

We’re back with part two of our conversation with one of our favorite writers and worship leaders, Leeland Mooring. Join us as we dive into the journey of faith, doubt, convictions and questions that led to the song “Giving Up” which Leeland co-wrote and is featured on. We think you’ll find hope, encouragement, and maybe even some challenges in this discussion. Enjoy! 

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Website: https://www.sarahkroger...

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October 23, 2024 44 mins

We’ve been on a whirlwind trip around the world the last few weeks. Speaking of whirlwind trips, today’s special guest is Leeland Mooring. Join us for part one of this two-part conversation and learn about how Leeland got his start in worship music… it’s a wild ride! So many unique characters, surprising twists, and pivotal moments that even Hollywood couldn’t write. Enjoy! 

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Website: https://www.sarah...

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October 2, 2024 44 mins

 Interview with Andrew Osenga (A&R for “A New Reality)

We really enjoyed our time with Andrew Osenga. Andrew is a songwriter, artist, instrumentalist and writer. He was also A&R for “A New Reality”. What does that mean exactly? You’ll have to listen to the podcast episode to find out ;) 

We chat about cultivating creativity, share some BTS stories from the making of “A New Reality” and so much more. I hope...

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September 18, 2024 34 mins

We’re back! After a few weeks on the road, hosts Sarah Kroger and Dom Quaglia sit down to chat about her new song, “Ghost”. They discuss what inspired the song, the importance of developing a relationship with the Holy Spirit, using the fruits of the Holy Spirit as an examination of your life, and so much more. Enjoy!

Key Takeaways:

•Mechanical / weather delays on the way back home from a long trip are the worst. Period. 

•D...

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August 21, 2024 27 mins

In this episode of No Filters, hosts Sarah Kroger and Dom Quaglia discuss Sarah’s song ‘Human’, which is a reflection on the divinity and humanity of Jesus — otherwise known as the hypostatic union. It’s the first song Sarah wrote after returning from the Holy Land. You’ll be encouraged to connect with Jesus on a human level… tune in and enjoy!
Key Takeaways:

•Visiting the Holy Land felt like visiting a friend’s hometo...

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August 7, 2024 26 mins

In this episode of No Filters, hosts Sarah Kroger and Dom Quaglia discuss Sarah’s song ‘Still Yours’. We talk about our experience at the National Eucharistic Congress, finding your identity in God, the blessing and curse of social media, and much more… we think you’ll really enjoy this one!

Connect with Sarah Kroger:
Website: https://www.sarahkroger.com/about
Instagram: / skroger
Facebook: / sarahkrogermusic

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July 24, 2024 29 mins

 In this episode of No Filters, hosts Sarah Kroger and Dom Quaglia discuss Sarah’s song ‘Communion’. It’s Dom’s favorite — and even though it is a peaceful ‘vibe’, Sarah was in a bit of turmoil when she wrote it. We discuss all the things… tune in and enjoy!

Key Takeaways:
    •    “Silence is God’s first language” - St John of the Cross 
    •    Communion: “relationship of full understanding”
    •    This so...

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In this episode of No Filters, hosts Sarah Kroger and Dom Quaglia sit down with Alicia St. Gelais. She is the Creative Director at Integrity Music, and she led creative team for Sarah’s recent album. We overuse the word ‘art’ and discuss everything from photo shoots to flower stands… it’s a wide world of creativity when Alicia is around!

You can find more about her here:
https://aliciastgelais.com/
https://www.ins...

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July 2, 2024 30 mins

In this episode of No Filters, hosts Sarah Kroger and Dom Quaglia discuss Sarah’s song ‘Something Greater’. It’s a declaration of faith — which sometimes you have to make aloud, to remind yourself what you believe. Side note, do you wash new clothes before wearing them? These are the kinds of things that will be discussed in this episode. Tune in!

Key Takeaways:

  • This was the first song Sarah wrote after the pandemic loc...
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June 26, 2024 21 mins

In this inaugural episode of No Filters, hosts Sarah Kroger and Dom Quaglia discuss Sarah’s song ‘Glory Be’. Ever wondered how a song idea comes to life? You’ll learn about the inspiration, writing, producing, and live performing of this song, which is based on a well-known prayer… the type of prayer Dom used to complain about. Whether you're a music lover, a prayer warrior or just a person who has ears and can hear, this epis...

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June 25, 2024 1 min

Step into a new reality with our teaser episode of "No Filters", a podcast where we explore the thematic landscape of Sarah’s newest record. Stay tuned for our full episodes, where we will dive deeper into the process of writing, recording, and releasing of these songs, as well as the inspiration behind them. 

Connect with Sarah Kroger:
Website: https://www.sarahkroger.com/about
Instagram: / skroger
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