Exploring Discipleship In AfricaTo kick off January, Eric (Two Eight’s Executive Director) traveled to Kenya with a small film team to document a disciplemaking movement gaining momentum in different parts of Africa. This movement centers on the teachings of Jesus and emphasizes practical, everyday ways to live them out. While there, the team witnessed powerful …
“One generation shall commend your works to another, and shall declare your mighty acts.” – Psalm 145:4, ESV This fall makes 2 years that I’ve served with Two Eight. In some ways I feel settled in, and in other ways, I feel like I’m just getting started! Our work uses music, live events and media …
Twenty Years!!2025 marks Two Eight’s 20th anniversary! Our founders Eric and Jillian Maitlen began in 2005, with just the two of them doing music outreach (similar to the way I did in Cru). Now, we’re excited to celebrate two decades of creating music and moments that move people toward Jesus. Keep your eyes out for …
Late in July, Two Eight’s Executive Team (Eric Maitlen, Amber O’Brien and I) went to Krakow, Poland to be part of the Light Up Europe conference (photos above). Hosted by the DNA Movement, the international gathering was focused on training disciple makers and equipping the next generation of their movement’s leadership. We’d been invited to come and attend, as …
This summer, our incredible team of musicians, production crew, camera operators, and volunteers has been on the road nearly every weekend for two months, bringing recovery festivals to communities across the state. Most mornings, we hit the road by 6 or 7 a.m. and don’t return home until after midnight. It’s exhausting work – but …
On June 6 , we kick off the 2025 Summer of Recovery Tour, a series of festival-style events in 5 cities in Indiana. Each event features live music from the Two Eight band, guest speakers, a DJ, and opportunities for people to connect with local mental health and addiction recovery resources. Sponsored by Indiana’s Division of …
The first part of our year is always a time to focus on student ministries, and we recently partnered with 2 national campus ministry organizations for major events. We worked with Athletes in Action at their regional conference in Chicago, and with Greek InterVarsity at their national conference in Indianapolis. For both events, we provided …
Late in December, I was called on by friends from the campus ministry of Cru to help coach the student worship team and craft the musical worship moments for their Indianapolis Winter Conference, attended by over 1500 students (shown above). During this year’s Winter Conference, one of the student musicians told me that he had actually made the …
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“The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned.” – Isaiah 9:2, ESV Merry Christmas! At Christmas, we celebrate the fact that light has come into the world. Thank you for helping us bring this light to some of the places …
I recently caught up with a friend who I hadn’t seen in a good bit. I know he’d a had a hard year, so I asked how things had been going recently. He said “Well, it depends on if I’m telling MY story, or telling HIS story” That comment stopped me in my tracks. It …
