Podcast Episodes

Larry Norman, the Guru of Christian Rock Part 1 (ft. Gregory Alan Thornbury)

Season 3 Episode 10

Larry Norman is widely recognized as the first Christian rock star. Recording with mainstream legends The Wrecking Crew and sharing a label with The Velvet Underground, Norman began his career singin…

Published on 11 hours ago

Yallidarity Explained (ft. Nathan Evans Fox)

Season 3 Episode 9

Nathan Evans Fox is a country music artist, but he has a deep background with Christian music. In his viral hit single "Hillbilly Hymn" he brings the biblical concept of jubilee into the rural gas st…

Published on 1 week ago

The Prayer of Caedmon (ft. Derek Webb)

Derek Webb was part of a remarkable success story with Caedmon's Call in the late '90s. But the more success he witnessed, the less he could keep quiet. Now in his solo career he stands confidently a…

Published on 2 weeks ago

Fire Acquired: Shiny Happy People (ft. Krispin Mayfield)

Season 3 Episode 7

In season two of Shiny Happy People, the Amazon Prime Original docu-series turns its focus to Teen Mania Ministries, the organization that made Acquire The Fire stadium events. These events are descr…

Published on 3 weeks ago

Cornerstone, Communes and Chicago Blues (ft. Glenn Kaiser)

Season 3 Episode 6

Glenn Kaiser has had a huge influence on Christian music as a musician, a festival co-founder and an outspoken thought leader. He was our top guest choice for our live taping in January of 2025 in Ch…

Published on 4 weeks ago

The Deconstructed Memelord Theologian (ft. Mason Mennenga)

Season 3 Episode 5

Mason Mennenga is really good at social media. You've probably seen his posts about evangelical culture, Christian music or VeggieTales. But he does a lot more than just that. He hosts two podcasts: …

Published on 1 month ago

Gone Fishin'

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Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

Giving Up Your Band For God (ft. Josh Caterer of Smoking Popes)

Season 3 Episode 4

In 1998 it seemed like Josh Caterer had it made. His band, Smoking Popes, had three critically acclaimed albums out. They were signed to Capitol Records. He had married his high school sweetheart. Bu…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Christian Music on the Hot 100

Season 3 Episode 3

In mid-June NPR published a story with the headline "Christian music is experiencing a pop breakthrough." As podcasters covering the Christian music industry, we usually think it reached it's zenith …

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Russ Taff and Steve Taylor

Season 3 Episode 2

This week on the show it's legends only: Russ Taff and Steve Taylor. They collaborated on Russ' new album, "Cover Story," but both have long and distinctive careers in the Christian music industry. 

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Published on 2 months ago