Going Deep with Star 99.1

Mark Hall of Casting Crowns joined us to talk about their new song Love Moved First, reading the Bible in the midst of distraction and the upcoming concert with Matthew West on March 12th in Trenton.

The giant 50th Anniversary of the Dove Awards Concert is coming up next week at Carnegia Hall and we sat down with Natalie Grant to get the inside scoop. You can grab your tickets for this awesome event at Star991.com.

Danny Gokey stops by the talk Fatherhood, Grammy's, what it mean to be truly wanted by God, and gives us a peek at GMA's 50th Anniversary at Carnegie Hall.

Hannah Kerr may just be the busiest person in Christian Music. From songwriting to touring, and planning a wedding Hannah's Story will uplift and encourage you. She also shares the story about her new song Ordinary.

Host David A. Dein sits down with Matthew West to talk about writing, new music, his new discovery Leanna Crawford and collaborating with Casting Crowns on their latest hit Nobody. He also shares the story behind his brand new song The God Who Stays, and how his early chart success nearly ruined his future. Enjoy!

She's written songs that changed the landscape of music, like Indescribable for Chris Tomlin, and Mighty To Save and What A Savior for herself. But it was Blessings that reminded us all that God meets us even in the darkest times. She's back with a new book called I Give Up. It's about what we gain when we give everything to God. In this conversation we talk about worship, we talk about finding your purpose, and we find out that Laura is terrible at vacuuming. If you're ready for 20 minutes of laughter, hope, and finding your purpose in Worship and in life this conversation is for you. Enjoy.  

Chris Cleveland had a pretty good life, success touring with his band Stars Go Dim, a beautiful family, and a steady gig as a worship leader. But something wasn't quite right. Then he and his family took a leap of faith. Giving up the comfortable life he'd built and then coming to grips with where he fit, and who he was. In this episode of Going Deep, host David A. Dein and Chris Cleveland of Stars Go Dim talk about his new song "You Know Me Better," and also wrestle with the things that keep us from seeing ourselves the way God sees us.

Hannah Kerr's name may not be familiar to you, but she's been floating around the Christian Music world for the last five years.  She was discovered by Mark Hall of Casting Crowns, opened for them during their Very Next Thing Tour, and is now working on Music with Matt Maher.  She also had one of the most incredible weeks of her life, I don't want to spoil it, but let's just say getting her song Split the Sea on Star 991 wasn't even the best thing (although it was pretty dope).  Join us as we get to know this amazing artist and talk about her new single Split The Sea.  

David A. Dein sits down with Luke of For King and Country to talk about how you walk through personal pain and can still find Joy. He also shares a personal story about his recent trip to Australia and why it made his Dad so proud. We also talk about how to destroy a pirate ship without actually destroying it.

At Star 99.1 we hear your stories about how God used the right song at the right time to make a difference, but did you know that Zach Williams has one of those amazing stories? Join host David A. Dein as he goes deep into the life and music of Zach Williams, to learn how Christian Music saved his life, his marriage, and how there are no coincidences. Plus we talk about how God is using his talents to bless incarcerated men and women.

On the eve of the release of I Am They's latest Album Trials and Triumphs the band dropped a series of videos laying bare some of the major trials that they had been going through. From heartbreaking divorces to struggles with drugs and sexual sin the band used these videos and their new song Scars to remind us all that God is with us in the trials and rejoices with us in the Triumphs. Join host David A. Dein as he sits down with Matt Hein, a founding member of I Am They, to talk about the struggles, the hope, and more importantly how our scars are proof that we've been healed on this episode of Going Deep.https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwowO6anO7n4cEioRiG2bXt9lvw7urZ4N

She was a worship pastor in California that found herself on the biggest stages in the world. She was on fire for God and then watched it all crumble away. Through faithful days, and dark faithless nights Tasha Layton discovered the truth that she belonged to a loving and powerful God. Her story will encourage you to live boldly whether you're singing backup for Katy Perry or Grocery Shopping with your baby. Wherever you are in life her story of faith, hope and joy will encourage you.

Do you sometimes wonder why the world seems so messed up? Why we feel so divided? On this episode of Going Deep, David A. Dein talks with Mike Donehey of Tenth Avenue North about the bands latest project, The Things We've Been Afraid To Say. The conversation tackles the issues that may make you blush but are vitally important to how we as Christian's can make a difference in the world. Ultimately though this interview will inspire you to be more honest, open, and available to love those around you, because there's freedom when we let the light shine in.This conversation features frank discussions of some hot button issues that may be unsuitable for young children, discretion is advised.

Host David A. Dein sits down with Darren Mulligan lead singer of We Are Messengers to talk about his new song Maybe It's Okay. Along the way we talk about how the song is blessing people all over the world, why the song is connecting with so many, and more importantly we get to listen in as Darren talks about why he won't sugarcoat the problems in his life, and why we need to be more open and honest with each other.

David A. Dein sits down with Matt Maher to discuss his new album and Children's Book The Advent of Christmas. Matt shares his heart on why the celebration of Advent is important, and in how creating his new album it made him ask some deeper questions of the very nature of Jesus. He also shares the story behind Glory (Glory Let Their Be Peace). Enjoy this Deep Dive into Christmas.

In this first episode David A. Dein sits down with Chris Rohman and Dustin Lolli from Sanctus Real to discuss there founding, there great success, changes and adjustments, getting ready to throw in the towel, and then how God steps in at the last moment with a miracle or two. They also share insight on their song Confidence. So let's get deep together.

Lauren Daigle talks about her brand new album Look Up Child.

Dan Bremness stopped by the Star 991 studios to talk about going around the world in 8 days, married life, and proper pizza folding. Enjoy.

You know her hit song Fearless, but Jasmine Murray is more than just a talented musician and I had the honor to sit down and chat about her new album, her stint on American Idol, her dream of hosting the Today Show and a whole lot more.  He new album Fearless in out right now wherever you stream or buy music.  

Micah Tyler sat down with David A. Dein, to discuss adventures in the desert, what it's like to go from a regular guy to a successful musician, he premieres his brand new song Even Then and shares the TWO stories behind his song "Different."   Enjoy.

David A Dein sat down the Jon Steingard lead singer of Hawk Nelson, and the hardest working man in music. He shares stories of his amazing travels around the world, fatherhood, and the miracle of his little boy. He also shares his heart behind Hawk Nelsons new song He Still Does (Miracles).

Riley Clemmon's has been at the music game since she was twelve years old. Now at 18 she's has a hit song (Broken Prayers) and she's on her first tour.  We sat down at a Mexican Restaurant in Elizabeth, NJ to talk about family, writing, pranks, and how her generation can make a difference in the world.  

David A Dein sits down with Josh Wilson to talk about his new song Dream Small. Learn how God takes our small dreams and allows them to change to world. Josh also shares his favorite Easter Tradition and the most incredible April Fools Joke ever.

Star 991's David A Dein sits down with Mariah and Carlos of Mosaic MSC to talk about speaking Jesus' Name into the darkness, how to react to tragedies, and their new song Tremble.