Meet Jake & Zach Scally

We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Jake & Zach Scally. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Jake & Zach below.

Hi Jake & Zach, thanks for sharing your insights with our community today. Part of your success, no doubt, is due to your work ethic and so we’d love if you could open up about where you got your work ethic from?

We grew up in a family where hard work wasn’t something you talked about — it was something you just did. Our parents never made a big deal about it, but we watched their lives. We saw them sacrifice, show up early, stay late, and pour themselves into everything they did. That example shaped us. So now, when we’re on the road or we’re preparing for a show, that same mentality kicks in: don’t cut corners, stay grateful, and give people your best.

Let’s take a small detour – maybe you can share a bit about yourself before we dive back into some of the other questions we had for you?

We’re The Scally Brothers — a Christian duo with a heart for revival, especially among young people. At our core, we’re two brothers who grew up loving music, loving our faith, and wanting to create something that would help people encounter God in a real and personal way.

Our story really started in youth ministry. We saw how powerful music can be in opening hearts, breaking down walls, and creating moments where people feel seen and loved by God. That’s what pushed us to start writing original music, traveling, and eventually building this into what we do today.

Professionally, our focus is on creating music and experiences that bring people hope, joy, and renewal. We lead worship, give concerts, and speak at conferences, retreats, and youth events around the country. Every night looks a little different — sometimes it’s an arena full of teens, sometimes it’s a Church community, sometimes it’s an intimate acoustic night — but the mission is always the same: to bring people closer to Christ through beauty, authenticity, and encounter.

What’s most exciting for us is watching how God moves. We get to meet people of all ages who share their stories, their struggles, and what the music has meant for them. Seeing the impact firsthand — that’s the part that never gets old. And honestly, doing it together as brothers is incredibly special. We push each other, balance each other out, and share the same heartbeat for ministry.

As far as what’s new, the last year has been a season of expansion for us. We’ve been traveling more, releasing new music, and building out our live shows. We’re also stepping into bigger events and conferences, and we have several new songs and projects on the way that we’re really excited about. In February, we’re heading to Florida for a youth-focused tour, and we have a few major announcements coming soon around recordings, upcoming dates, and some collaborations we’ve been working on.

At the end of the day, our band isn’t just about music — it’s about mission. We want everything we do to encourage people, especially young people, to know that they are loved, called, and seen by God. If our music can help even one person experience that, then the work is worth it.

There is so much advice out there about all the different skills and qualities folks need to develop in order to succeed in today’s highly competitive environment and often it can feel overwhelming. So, if we had to break it down to just the three that matter most, which three skills or qualities would you focus on?

Looking back, there are three qualities that have really shaped our journey: perseverance, humility, and intentional growth.

1. Perseverance

Nothing meaningful comes without resistance. In music and ministry, there are long drives, small crowds, creative blocks, and seasons where things move slower than you’d like. Perseverance kept us going when the results weren’t immediate. It taught us to show up anyway — to practice, to pray, to write, to try again.

Advice: If you’re early in your journey, don’t quit just because progress feels small. Keep showing up. Small, consistent steps build momentum over time.

2. Humility

Humility has been essential, not just spiritually but practically. We’ve learned to stay teachable, to listen to mentors, to accept constructive criticism, and to recognize that the mission is bigger than our egos. Humility also helps you connect with people — audiences, collaborators, leaders — because people follow authenticity more than perfection.

Advice: Surround yourself with people who will speak truth into your life and your craft. Stay open to feedback and never believe you’ve “arrived.” Growth happens when you stay rooted.

3. Intentional Growth (Skill + Spiritual Formation)

Whether it’s musicianship, songwriting, performance, leadership, business, or spiritual formation — growth has to be intentional. We didn’t wake up one day with a full setlist, a clear mission, and the ability to run a ministry. We learned, asked questions, took risks, made mistakes, and kept improving.

Advice: Invest in your craft and your character. Study people who are ahead of you. Take courses, read, practice daily. And spiritually, make space for prayer and formation — that’s where clarity and purpose come from.

At the end of the day, those three qualities — perseverance, humility, and intentional growth — worked together. They kept us grounded, kept us learning, and kept us moving forward even when the path wasn’t always obvious.

What do you do when you feel overwhelmed? Any advice or strategies?

When we feel overwhelmed, the first thing we try to do is slow down and reconnect with our “why.” In music and ministry, there’s always a lot happening — travel, deadlines, rehearsals, expectations — and it’s easy to get caught up in the noise. Stepping back helps us remember why we’re doing this in the first place and brings everything into perspective.

Another big thing for us is prayer and stillness. Even a few minutes of silence, Scripture, or just breathing and inviting God into the moment can totally reset our mindset. It’s amazing how much clarity comes when you let God speak into the chaos instead of trying to muscle through it on your own.

We also lean on each other. Being brothers is a blessing because we can be completely honest. If one of us is overwhelmed, the other steps in — whether that’s taking on a task, offering encouragement, or just reminding each other that it’s okay to pause.

Practically, we’ve learned to break things down. Instead of staring at a mountain, we focus on the next step. One call, one rehearsal, one decision. When you shrink the task, the anxiety shrinks with it.

Advice for others:
• Give yourself permission to pause. Rest isn’t weakness — it’s fuel.
• Talk to someone you trust. Don’t carry everything alone.
• Stay rooted in your purpose. When you know your “why,” the overwhelm loses its power.
• Take small steps. Consistency beats intensity.
• Make space for God. He brings peace we can’t create ourselves.

At the end of the day, everyone gets overwhelmed. What matters is having rhythms that bring you back to center — and for us, that always comes from faith, brotherhood, and remembering the mission.

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