Frequency Podcast

This episode features author and presenter Sheridan Voysey and they explore and discuss life in general as well as Sheridan's latest book release. Be sure to tune in and also catch up with Joe and Dan as they talk about the music industry, random stuff and Christmas of all things. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A worship release caught out attention recently. Sarah Kroger's debut album with Integrity, Bloom, showed up in our inbox last month with a long list of production and co-writer credits that we couldn't ignore including our friends Ross King, PJ Anderson, Audrey Assad, and Josh Blakesley. That was intriguing enough for us to give the album a spin. It certainly didn't disappoint.We invited Sarah to join us to chat about Bloom, her faith journey, and her go-to self-case regimen. She was an absolute delight, and we have no doubt that you'll love the interview.Also, since we mentioned Ross King, he just released an excellent single, "Things That I'm Afraid Of". It elegantly and - well - overtly addresses emotional health in the context of the Kingdom and the Gospel. Considering that May is mental health awareness month, we decided to share a quick snippet of it with you.We encourage you to support both artists and their recent releases. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In our 60th episode, we reconnect with one of our favorite guests, author Travis Thrasher. His latest work American Omens is garnering a lot of interest and critical praise. Travis shares the remarkable and unique story of how this taut piece of fiction came to be and his hopes for potential sequels (keep your fingers crossed).Of course, also don't miss the ridiculous banter between Dan and Joe discussing, amongst other things, the value of beards and Joe's side project on the Worship Ministry Catalyst podcast...LinksWebsite | http://www.travisthrasher.com/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Our first full episode of the year, and what better way than to share an excellent conversation with the most wonderful Krissy Nordhoff. Recording on Halloween (!), we learn about her faith background, her songwriting mentors, and her wonderful worship ministry, Brave Worship. Make sure to check out her songwriting quiz and worship songwriting course.Speaking of the songwriting quiz, Joe took and discovered he's a Content writer. Don't know that that means? Well, take the test and you'll learn about each of the 7 Songwriter Personality Types. Do it!LinksWebsite | https://krissynordhoff.com/Songwriting Quiz | https://krissynordhoff.com/test/Songwriting Course | https://krissynordhoff.teachable.com/p/worship-songwriter-mentorship/Brave Worship | http://www.braveworship.com/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Joe Brookhouse and Dan Thomson do a live song response and review of PJ Anderson's latest song "Sing Forever".For more information about Frequency.FM, visit http://www.frequency.fmGet PJ Anderson's music at http://www.pjandersonmusic.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dan recently had the opportunity to speak with Reynold and Kathy Mainse about their co-founded ministry called World Embrace. World Embrace is a non-profit organization that works with leaders to develop unity within a region. Unity grows an environment of peace and stability, which fuels community development and poverty relief.Reynold and Kathy Mainse, left their life of television ministry with 100 Huntley Street to focus their attention on cultivating unity within the Body of Christ. ​ In 2007 and 2008, the Mainse's pioneered an event called Heaven's Rehearsal, a gathering in Toronto where the church gathered together to worship Jesus. Many Christ centered denominations attended, 140+ countries were represented. It was a glimpse into what heaven will be like in all its diversity.​When leaders in Uganda saw the diverse group worshiping together in peace and unity, they invited the Mainse's to come to Uganda to help bring unity in the shadow of the LRA insurgency. ​Reynold and Kathy have been working full time in Uganda since January 2015. The team, reach and impact has grown ever since. For more information, visit: http://www.worldembrace.org/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We welcome back the wonderful Dr. Ramona to continue our conversation about her book Healing Well. Her insight is an excellent, invaluable resource that we hope you both enjoy and share. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Joe Brookhouse and Dan Thomson do a live song response and review of Lauren Daigle's latest song "Look Up Child".For more information about Frequency.FM, visit http://www.frequency.fmGet Lauren Daigle's music at http://www.laurendaigle.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dan and Joe are back following their Summer sabbatical for another season of excellent interviews with exceptional artists. We're excited to bring back one of our great friends, singer/songwriter Andrew Marcus. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We are privileged to feature an interview with Dr. Ramona Probasco in which we discuss the release of her new book Healing Well and Living Free from an Abusive Relationship. This is an important and timely topic, and we recognize it is one that is challenging to address. Domestic abuse occurs far more frequently than many of us realize, but the shocking reality is that one in four women in the US will experience domestic abuse in her lifetime. Dr. Ramona shares her personal story, along with twenty years of experience as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, to bring hope to victims and loved ones that the cycle of abuse can be stopped and the trauma healed. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dan catches up with Josh McCabe remotely in a coffee shop to talk about the realities of ministry, family life, balance and trajectory as an independent artist. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Join this lively conversation with this multi-talented man from Oz (Australia...), Grant Norsworthy. You might know Grant from his stints with Sonicflood and PC3 (Paul Colman Trio). The Dove Award-winning musician spends joins Joe for a virtual cup of coffee to explore topics ranging from worship to the etymology of the word "fair dinkum". Hint: it has nothing to do with Outback Steakhouse. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dan sits down with legendary bass player and stellar all-around musician, Norm Stockton, for a quick conversation about his recent projects. The folks at Long & McQuade (https://www.long-mcquade.com/) and Gallien-Krueger (http://www.gallien-krueger.com/) were kind enough to allow us to "borrow" Norm for a bit during his swing through the neighborhood. Also, don't miss out on the quality conversation about Swedish fish. Super-important stuff... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dan had the pleasure of talking with Sheldon MacLeod, Assistant Vice-President for Student Success and Transformation at Crandall University and Ambassador for Atlantic Canada for the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada. This interview delves into a bit of personal background, conversation about current events in Canada in the political landscape, the role of the EFC and some fun Q&A in the end. We trust you'll be blessed by the banter, the interview and as always, contact us, comment or like our posts so we can hear from you! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Happy New Year! We're already having more fun than 2017, and you'll soon see/hear why. Settle in for Part 2 of our conversation with NRT's Kevin McNeese and wait with bated breath to understand that very provocative episode title... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We are excited to share Part 1 of our long-awaited interview with New Release Today (NRT) founder Kevin McNeese. We dare you not to be drawn into enthusiasm and love of Christian Music. Stay tuned for Part 2 in the near future. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dan recently had the opportunity to catch up with François Turcotte, President and Dean of SEMBEQ, a local church based theological seminary in Quebec Canada. Listen in as Dan delves into the purpose, vision and scope of SEMBEQ and also the challenge in reaching french speaking Canadians with the Gospel. For more information on SEMBEQ, visit http://sembeq.qc.ca/en/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Lisa Fenn is an award-winning journalist and producer who never imagined her life would be changed when she decided to do a feature on a couple of high school wrestlers. Yet it did - in extraordinary fashion as documented in her memoir "Carry On". Enjoy our interview with this remarkable woman. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this our 33rd AMP'D interview, Dan speaks with teen author (although recently turned 20) Jaquelle Crowe, author of "This Changes Everything - How the Gospel Transforms the Teen Years". Jaquelle is from the east coast of Canada, has been a blogger for many years now and not only is a recently published author, but is a regular on http://www.therebelution.com, is currently working on a new book co-write and is a sought after speaker and teacher to young people around north America. We couldn't be happier to share this episode with you and encourage you to read her book. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As promised, we deliver part 2 of our interview with author Marc Alan Schelske with minimal delay. As the conversation continues, we delve into emotion vs. reason as well as Marc's support of Shattering Stigma with Stories, a ministry that aims to assist faith communities and other organizations open dialogues and create safe spaces around mental health and mental illness. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Back in August, Michael W. Smith released his new single “A Million Lights” to the world as a sampling of his new full-length album to be released early next year. We at Frequency tend to look out into the blogosphere, the industry, the other podcasts and gauge the response of consumers and industry experts, to get their take on new releases.I’m sad to report, that there has been very little by way of review or response to the song. The reviews (which are all glowing 5 stars) on Amazon are not the type I’m talking about – they are effectively just copies of press releases. So where is the response to the song?I (Dan), thought long and hard about whether to write a review. After all, it seems like the song has widespread acclaim and in Michael’s own words:“I don’t recall being this excited about a single in a long time,” says Smith. “I’m very happy with how ‘A Million Lights’ has turned out and am anxious to get it from my studio out into the world! I believe the message of this song will be inspiring to everyone who hears it.”So with all the grace I can muster and affection I hold for Michael as a fan going back to the early days, I’ll submit a quick, humble and honest review.From a production perspective, I never have a criticism about Michael’s team’s ability to put out well-mastered material. With the bulk of the production being synth and sequencer-based tracks, it’s not overly difficult to do so. Even Michael’s signature voice is expected and spot on to what his fans will expect – albeit always maintaining an element of nasal weakness that is uniquely coupled with a natural vocal buzz.Where things fall off the rails is in originality and lyrical content. The song, if written and released under any other name, would not have reached the critical acclaim or widespread success it seems to have achieved. Let’s be honest. Would it reach CCM radio? Absolutely. Why? Because it feels good, it sounds good and it challenges nothing. Now to be fair, not all Christian music needs to pierce the heart and beat you into the reality of taking up our cross. But there’s not even a hint of Christ in this song. The lyrics blend into easy listening and inspirational like a pale colour on a Pinterest board. I believe consumers deserve better, deserve depth. And after multiple decades of songwriting and success, it’s appropriate for Smith to be a bit bold and take a few risks. Unfortunately, Michael has gone the other way, and I’m afraid he’ll be giving us an entire meal of what this sampler provided. “Smitty” will always be loved and respected on many levels. He’s chosen his friendships and affiliations wisely. I just wish he had someone in the room that was prepared to challenge the “by the numbers” type of song in this release. Someone needs to ask: “What does this song even mean to the average listener?” Give us better Michael. Challenge the listener to reflect on something more than gazing at the stars, lights, dancing and feeling. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In our first of a two-part interview, Joe connects with Marc Alan Schelske, a writer, speaker, hobbyist theologian, and recovering fundamentalist. Marc just released his excellent and timely book, "The Wisdom of Your Heart" that challenges Christian myths about emotions. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Our long-awaited conversation with the frontman of The City Harmonic. Elias is a thoughtful, intelligent, and hard-working guy with excellent perspective on what it means to find the balance between fulfillment as an artist and the pragmatic nature of providing for his family. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

You've likely noticed things have been a bit quiet of late. We just wanted to check in with our listeners and explain why we've been absent the past couple of months. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The front man from The City Harmonic shares a quick bit of wisdom regarding song selection and what does (and doesn't) ultimately save us. Share with a friend. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We admit it: sometimes it can be difficult to get us to move off of high center. You can put wonderful art right in front of our faces - we will even enjoy and appreciate it - and yet we can get so buried in the day-to-day existence that we fail to bring it to you. That was nearly the case with The Beatitudes Project, an album, book, and documentary film from songwriter/guitarist Stu G. It's an ambitious and timely project, well-crafted and striking in its reexamination of the blessings from the Sermon on the Mount. We were taken with it immediately.Thankfully, a good friend of the podcast, Pam Ettien, shared her enthusiasm for the project and encouraged us to reach out to Stu. She even offered to take on the role of researcher if we could schedule an interview. So we did. The result is our latest Amp'd Interview and a glimpse into the heart of the visionary behind The Beatitudes Project. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's probably safe to say that we don't mind playing favorites - especially when it comes to folks like Ross King. Yes, he's a talented singer/songwriter who doesn't mind pushing up against Christian music industry norms. But he's also a vocal - and perhaps unintended - ambassador for Christian artists, rejecting "too safe" conventions that hamper creativity and advocating for honest dialogue. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The name Matty Mullins is more likely to be known within the circle of secular metalcore aficionados than amongst consumers of contemporary Christian music. He's the frontman for the hugely popular metalcore band Memphis May Fire. But he's also a Christ follower and is preparing to release his second solo effort, Unconditional, a CCM-ready collection of irresistible pop. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Our guest this episode, Greg Sykes, is one of those folks that we seem to run into a lot, and we're always the better for it. The Covenant Award winning songwriter and worship leader hails from St. Catherines, Ontario (Canada!). His debut EP, Reverse, was released March 10, 2017, by Integrity Music. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

With the busyness and wonder of the Easter season behind us, Dan and Joe finally had the chance to take a deep breath and jump back into new episodes. That means we're ready to share Part 2 of our interview with Joel Vaughn. We pick up just where Part 1 ended Joel began to describe his transition to signing with Dream Label Group. Enjoy! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A few weeks ago, we featured a guest blog post from recording artist Joel Vaughn, offering encouragement to his peers. In this episode, we offer the first of a two-part interview with this Nashville-based singer/songwriter. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Christian Musician Summit Northwest is one of our favorite events to attend, and we never fail to return with a plethora of excellent conversations to share. Our experience last November was no exception. We did, however, reserve one: our interview with Keith Mohr, an entrepreneur and diverse creative. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Just about a year ago, we had the privilege to connect with singer/songwriter, Josh Blakesley. Upon learning that he was releasing a new project, Mass of Restoration, we wanted to take the opportunity to catch up. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sometimes it takes a little longer than intended to connect coordinate an interview - even if they are your friends. Such is the case with our conversation with Rich Kirkpatrick and Emilie Joelle, the father-daughter duo that make up A Beautiful Liturgy. The make-up of the group is unique but their perspective on music and worship is universal. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Who says there's no such thing as providence? You certainly won't hear it from us. Our episode today is the result of the appearance of a small package on Joe's doorstep. Inside he found an advanced copy of Healing Spiritual Wounds, a book authored by our guest, Carol Howard Merritt. This inspiring yet practical piece paves a path to the restoration of personal faith for those who have been hurt or betrayed by established institutions of faith. It's a timely work and one we felt immediately compelled to share with our audience. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Happy New Year! Our first episode of 2017 features a returning guest: Skylar Kaylyn. The young singer/songwriter from Wyoming is celebrating the release of her third album, "This Is Love", as well as her recent engagement(congrats, Sister!).We caught up with her just as she was coming off the road after an East-coast swing. Skylar shares about the inspirations for the songs on the album (not necessarily obvious), her growth as an artist, and why surrender and humility are critical. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Happy Holidays to all! We are very hopeful that you are enjoying this episode in the comfort of your own homes or at the very least in a space that is relaxing and conducive to a joy-filled season celebrating the birth of our Savior. For your listening pleasure this week, we present to you an interview with the remarkable Michael Neale, a Dove Award-winning songwriter, author, and worship leader at Prestonwood Baptist Church in Plano, TX. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Change is inevitable and oftentimes painful. Staci Frenes understands this fact as well as any of us. With the release of her latest album, Unpathed Waters, Undreamed Shores, on December 16, 2016, we sat down to discuss the nature of change and how it is represented in these songs. Amongst other topics, we dig into the challenges and benefits of a good artist/producer relationship and what it means to embrace the difficulties in life. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dan Thomson was able to catch up with the band Sky Terminal on tour through the maritime provinces of Canada and interviewed the band about their new sound, new record, influences and touring. He also speaks with Jesse Thomas, independent artist and opener for the band on the tour. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It was our extreme privilege this morning to connect with Oregon-based artist Amber Ratcliff. Amber is the 2016 winner of the Cindy Wilt-Colville Excellence in Songwriting Award for her song "A Girl's First Love". You can listen to her song as played live at CMS NW with the following link. Amber starts at just about an hour into the concert.https://www.facebook.com/christianmusiciansummit/videos/1357846720893366/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Joe caught up with this fast-rising Northwest band and staple of CreationFest while at CMS NW 2016. Enjoy the conversation and be sure to check out their latest release, "Undiscovered". See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

For folks with some level of awareness related to Christian music, the name Paul Baloche is familiar If that doesn't ring a bell, just name a few songs he's written - like "Open the Eyes of My Heart", "Your Name", or "Hosanna (Praise Is Rising)" - and you're bound to get a head nod. Many worship leaders cite Paul as a mentor, even if they've never met him. Such is his influence in the worship community. On October 7th, Paul released his latest collection of songs for the local church, simply titled Your Mercy. Joe caught up with the Dove Award-winning songwriter in his new home - a one-bedroom apartment in New York City - to discuss the album and how it captures the recent changes for his family. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Note from Jim:I met Matt Storer, CEO/President of VisionTrust International through a mutual friend here in Colorado Springs. The thing that is different, in my opinion, about VisionTrust is that they are in these countries for years. I met Nelson today who celebrated his 15-year anniversary as Director of VisionTrust Dominicana (Dominican Republic). When news of what was happening in Haiti developed, I reached out to Matt to see what they were going to do to help families and children in Haiti. In fact, I decided to volunteer six hours of my time because the need was so great and time was of the essence. Donate to help give a hurricane relief kit to 500 families in Haiti by visiting https://www.visiontrust.org/haitirelief Follow VisionTrust on Facebook to stay up to date with the work in Haiti https://facebook.com/visiontrust See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Back in April of this year, Tanya Godsey pinged on our radar. This Nashville-based singer/songwriter/worship leader was on the verge of releasing her third album, Love Lines the Last Horizon. After almost two months of back-and-forth (through the fault of no one), we were able to connect to record this, our latest interview. At that time, the actual release date was uncertain, so we have waited patiently until this day (September 30, 2016) when we could share.In this expansive, unguarded conversation, Tanya and Joe explore the genesis of the project and the unexpected diversion manifested through anxiety and depression. The album is in many ways shaped by the life events experienced in its creation and reminds us that, even though we do not feel worthy of love, we are ultimately the beloved children of a gracious Father. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Latifah Phillips represents a consistently growing number of indie and mainstream artists and bands who make their home in Colorado. Latifah has made a name for herself and her projects by touring, producing and collaborating. As you’ll discover in this podcast interview, the goal was not just to talk about music or the person, but uncover what it takes to make it as an indie artist in today’s music economy. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Writer D.L. Mayfield joins Joe for a discussion of her provocatively titled publishing debut, ASSIMILATE OR GO HOME. Through this emotionally rich memoir, she shares her extensive experience working with refugee communities in the United States. D.L. and Joe explore a few of the many memorable (and timely) stories, how they inform us as individuals, and how we hope they may influence our culture. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We're still a few days away from publishing our interview with DL Mayfield regarding her book Assimilate Or Go Home, which is released today (August 16, 2016). While you wait, we wanted to share an excerpt of this lovely and timely collection of essays. We hope it serves you and perhaps even encourages you to grab a copy for yourself. http://amzn.to/2aYcTEF See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Our take on the latest from Sprig recording artist, Weston Skaggs. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It probably goes without saying that this current season is quite challenging. Each week seems to bring another tragedy, and many people ask why God allows suffering and evil to occur. Or worse yet, there are those who believe that God uses these events as an act of judgment to punish those the perceive as sinners.And then our guest, Lucas Miles, enters the scene. Lucas is a writer, speaker, life coach, talent manager, church consultant, pastor, and film producer (whew!) who recently published the book Good God: The One We Want to Believe In but Are Afraid to Embrace. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Podcast Episode 42 - James Kurtis - Insightful Take on Canadian Christian Radio Part 2 by Joe Brookhouse and Dan Thomson See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's been a little bit since Dan and Joe were in the same room (figuratively speaking) to record a regular episode of the podcast. Well, they're back and excited to share Part 1 of Dan's insightful interview with James Kurtis, radio personality and Music Director on Toronto's JOY1250. In this first installment, James shares his journey on radio, from serving as a lowly intern to his current position influencing the trajectory of Canadian Christian artists. Throughout, he provides invaluable visibility into the inner workings of "terrestrial" radio and the music industry in general. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.