The Beatles, the Bible, and Beyond with Ken Mansfield and Eddie DeGarmo

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John Lennon once famously said that “The Beatles are bigger than Jesus.” At that time in the 1960s, they were the most well-known rock band in the world. Behind the scenes helping the Beatles was Ken Mansfield. Ken was hand-picked to be the first U.S. Man

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    Ep 10 - The Rooftop

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2021 33:11


    In this series finale Ken talks about one of the most historic moments in Rock n' Roll and how he had no idea this was set to happen. He reflects on a story from his childhood about a man named “Old Blue Pete” who showed him the hope of Jesus. Eddie shares about how he came to know Christ and shared the Gospel with his best friend Dana during school choir.

    Ep 9 - The Day the World Lost John Lennon

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2021 39:08


    Ken wasn't always sure how Lennon felt about him and spends some time reflecting on Lennon's life and what his friendship meant to him. Eddie talks about the end of DeGarmo and Key and reflects on what those years meant to him. We're nearing the end of this limited series, make sure to subscribe so you don't miss the finale!

    Ep 8 - Ringo Wants Elvis Tickets

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2021 32:40


    Ken shares about the time he had a chance to meet Elvis, while hanging out with Ringo. And Eddie shares an Elvis story from his younger years in Memphis. Ken also talks about the time he produced a Gospel album with Waylon Jennings during his “Lost Years”. He reflects on how he was able to get Roy Orbison to sing backing vocals and how that showed him Jesus was always present. New Episodes of this limited series come out Monday and Thursday, make sure to subscribe so you never miss one!

    Ep 7 - Beginnings

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2021 30:54


    In this episode Ken takes us through the early days of Apple Records and looking for the “next” Beatles. As Ken's career takes him to various record companies, he gives us a glimpse into the music business and some artist's early careers. Eddie tells us about the beginnings of his record label and how it was able to get off the ground. New Episodes of this limited series come out Monday and Thursday, make sure to subscribe so you never miss one!

    Ep 6 - The Beatles are Bigger than Jesus

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2021 28:07


    In this episode Ken gives us an inside look at John Lennon. He tells us about John's deep desire to make the world a better place using his celebrity; and his struggles trying to accomplish it. This complex person becomes even more complex with the introduction of Yoko Ono. Eddie shares with us the struggle as a Christian artist in the 70s and 80s and how the church community reacted to the term “Christian Rock.” New Episodes of this limited series come out Monday and Thursday, make sure to subscribe so you never miss one!

    Ep 5 - Touring in an Old Box Van

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2021 30:36


    Ken and Eddie share some of their craziest stories from their days in The Biz. Eddie tells of his bands time touring around the country in “The Happy Truck”, and shares a God appointed experience that happened after a shotty tire repair job. New Episodes of this limited series come out Monday and Thursday, make sure to subscribe so you never miss one!

    Ep 4 - Talking about Rock and The Rock

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2021 27:58


    During a time when the Bill Gaither Trio was the pinnacle of Christian music and before the time of Sandi Patty — Eddie discusses his first experience with Christian Radio, and the landscape of the Christian music scene and how many thought DeGarmo and Key flew in from outer space. Ken shares stories about how the The Beatles would fly him out to London and for his first meetings with them in the UK. New Episodes of this limited series come out Monday and Thursday, make sure to subscribe so you never miss one!

    Ep 3 - Sneaking Paul McCartney into the States

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2021 30:20


    Capitol Records completes a deal to distribute Apple Records. Find out how they publicly announced this partnership and how they had to sneak Paul McCartney into L.A. to make this announcement happen. New Episodes of this limited series come out Monday and Thursday, make sure to subscribe so you never miss one!

    Ep 2 - You Want a Number 1 Record!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2021 27:18


    Ken was the head of artist relations at Capitol Records, his job was to keep all the artist happy — Everyone wanted the #1 spot on the charts, but The Beatles were consistently filling that spot. Ken shares a captivating story about one of The Beach Boys hits songs. New Episodes of this limited series come out Monday and Thursday, make sure to subscribe so you never miss one!

    Ep 1 - The intersection of Jesus and Music

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2021 26:38


    Ken Mansfield worked alongside bands like The Beach Boys, Glen Campbell, Badfinger, and this little band from England, The Beatles. He sits down with Eddie DeGarmo, from DeGarmo and Key and co-founder of Forefront Records to discuss their experiences in the music industry and how Jesus was present in their lives, through those days. New Episodes of this limited series come out Monday and Thursday, make sure to subscribe so you never miss one!

    Introduction to the Beatles the Bible and Beyond

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2021 1:53


    John Lennon once famously said The Beatles were bigger than Jesus. Now hear the real stories from the former U.S. Manager of the Beatles' Apple Records, Ken Mansfield and legendary Christian artist and label executive Eddie DeGarmo as they discuss the intersection of Jesus and the Beatles. New Episodes of this limited series come out Monday and Thursday starting November 22, make sure to subscribe so you never miss one!

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