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Billy Sprague is one of the most important artists and writers of the golden era of CCM! I first met Billy at one of his famous "golden scoop" ice cream parties in Nashville in the early 90s, and I've been a big fan of his music and his books for as long as I can remember. I'm excited to reconnect with Billy and share a bit of his amazing journey with you!Support the showandychrisman.com
Billy Sprague is one of the most important artists and writers of the golden era of CCM! I first met Billy at one of his famous "golden scoop" ice cream parties in Nashville in the early 90s, and I've been a big fan of his music and his books for as long as I can remember. I'm excited to reconnect with Billy and share a bit of his amazing journey with you!Support the showandychrisman.net
Explore the beauty of genuine worship. Join us as Billy talks about what it truly means to pour ourselves out as an offering in worship.
In this episode we dig deep through the duff of Billy Sprague's mushroom-shaped mind.From the fruiting sequences of NorCal's most popular fungi, to understanding micro-climates and their impact — Billy shares many observations he's earned through his years spent picking in the woods.Thanks again Billy for the treasure chest of information!You can find Billy on InstagramCheck out his amazing mushroom knives hereFind knives, mushrooms, guiding services and many other items at his site: Born Free Natural MysticAnd connect with his local mushrooming community by heading to: The Mendocino Mushroom Club
Our guest today is Billy Sprague — A self taught mushroom hunting savant from the misty coastline of Northern California.In this episode we hear Billy's story, how he fell in love with all things mushroom, and learn the best tools to get started yourself. We also dig up a few insights into the way he observes the natural world around him - and what that means for mushrooms, no matter the time of year.You can find Billy on InstagramCheck out his amazing mushroom knives hereFind knives, mushrooms, guiding services and many other items at his site: Born Free Natural MysticAnd connect with his local mushrooming community by heading to: The Mendocino Mushroom Club
"Trouble won't kill ya." In his song, "La Vie," Billy Sprague tells the story of his grandmother Myrtle and the trials she had lived through, outlasting two husbands, all of her sisters, brothers, and cousins. Myrtle was left to wonder why she was still alive. I can't help but think of Mom today and all she lived through. She came from a family of nine children, but she buried most of those siblings before her death. She endured a miscarriage, the death of a son by suicide, her husband's descent into dementia, and the challenges of her own weakening body. Still, I think she and Myrtle would have agreed. As Billy Sprague put it, "She smiles and she'll tell ya, 'Trouble won't kill ya,' 'cause if it did, she would have died." The chorus of the song plays between French and English. "Oh, la vie est dure, that much is sure. Mais Dieu est bon si bon." As Dad would say, "Pardon my French" (sometimes I doubt that he actually knew French); the lyrics translate, "Life is hard, but God is good, so good." The chorus concludes, "Through the fire and the rain, I call him by name. And when the night is long, I remember mais Dieu est bon (my God is good)." Grandma Myrtle and my mom each had a simple faith. They didn't have answers to the tough questions, but they endured the fires that burned through their lives. So today at Kansas Christian Church, we turn to 1 Peter 4:12, "Do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you." Maybe we'll hear something of Myrtle and Marge echoing back, "Trouble won't kill ya." And encouraging us on with, "God is good, so good."
Clare and Hannah share some of their favorite songs and explain why music is an essential part of character development. We manage to quote both Plato and Michael Jackson.Hannah's picks:I'm a Funny Dame (Eartha Kitt): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3l1K13naLMBlue Healer (Birdtalker): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sL4AP-n091MSimple Man (Jason Manns With Friends cover): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hKMbXOwXSdMClare's picks: Thriller (Michael Jackson, album 1982, single 1983): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sOnqjkJTMaAHotel California (The Eagles, 1977): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVsbvFkhzY4How Could You Say No? (Billy Sprague): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Cr0j-_mUHEPlato's Republic (affiliate link -- thank you for clicking through!)Intro and outro music (“Splanchnics Riff)” composed and performed by Clare T. Walker.Support the show
This is Part 2 of a two-part series about sexual abuse and how to find healing.Sue Bowles is a speaker, author, and a survivor of rape and sexual abuse. This part of her story begins when she was raped by a classmate at 7 years of age. She went for 15 years without anyone knowing about this trauma in her past.While keeping this secret to herself, she struggled with self-worth, anger, alcohol, eating disorders, and more. It wasn't until she shared this with someone her senior year of college that she began her journey to healing.Sue opens up about her struggles and her search for freedom from the lies that the enemy had told her for decades. If you have experienced the trauma of sexual abuse, Sue's story is sure to help provide you with the challenge to take that all-important first step to healing.Resources from the podcast:Sue BowlesMy Step Ahead (Sue's website)Walking Stick RetreatsGrace Recovery CounselingOther Specified Feeding & Eating Disorder (OSFED)Alcoholics AnonymousLighthouse NetworkNational Sexual Violence Resource CenterRape, Abuse & Incest National NetworkBilly SpragueRich MullinsKanakuk KampsTo sign up for Sue's "Humpday Help", text NEXTSTEP to 31996
Sue Bowles is a speaker, author, and a survivor of rape and sexual abuse. This part of her story begins when she was raped by a classmate at 7 years of age. She went for 15 years without anyone knowing about this trauma in her past.While keeping this secret to herself, she struggled with self-worth, anger, alcohol, eating disorders, and more. It wasn't until she shared this with someone her senior year of college that she began her journey to healing.Sue opens up about her struggles and her search for freedom from the lies that the enemy had told her for decades. If you have experienced the trauma of sexual abuse, Sue's story is sure to help provide you with the challenge to take that all-important first step to healing.Resources from the podcast:Sue BowlesMy Step Ahead (Sue's website)Walking Stick RetreatsGrace Recovery CounselingOther Specified Feeding & Eating Disorder (OSFED)Alcoholics AnonymousLighthouse NetworkNational Sexual Violence Resource CenterRape, Abuse & Incest National NetworkBilly SpragueRich MullinsKanakuk KampsTo sign up for Sue's "Humpday Help", text NEXTSTEP to 31996
This week on the Shine.FM's The Kitchen Table podcast, ministry director Brian McIntyre Utter and his son Jake welcome guest Adam Keller as they discuss why it is so difficult forgiving ourselves. In Music Matters, new music from Elle Limebear, Kings Kaleidoscope, Shane & Shane and an oldie, but goldie from Billy Sprague. In Culture Shock, why are so many in the Millennial and Gen Z generations using closed captioning all the time? Be sure to subscribe to get all our Shine.FM podcasts.
Multi-Dove Award winner Billy Sprague is an accomplished songwriter, performer, author and recording artist. His songs, which include the classic “Via Dolorosa,” have been recorded by such well-known artists as Sandi Patti, Debbie Boone, BeBe & CeCe Winans, Susan Ashton and John McDermot. Billy’s newest project, Songs in the Key of Awe, features vocals by […] The post Songs in the Key of Awe – Legendary Singer-Songwriter Billy Sprague | Episode 53 appeared first on On Faith's Edge.
Welcome to The Shaun Tabatt Show! Today my special guests are Billy and Willow Sprague and we'll be discussing their album Songs in the Key of Awe. About The Album:A true family affair from start to finish, Songs in the Key of Awe features vocals by Sprague's daughter Willow, his son Wyatt on djiembe, photography by his wife Kellie and joyful encouragement from their young son Sawyer. Sprague also tapped the formidable talents of guitar virtuosos Phil Keaggy, Dave Beegle and Dan Dugmore along with respected Nashville producer Jim Frazier to create an unforgettable listening experience. While Songs in the Key of Awe is jam-packed with great songs, Sprague encourages listeners to experience the whole album from start to finish. "From the opening sound of a bird taking flight to the final notes of "Reflection in A," the songs, pace and spaces are intended to create room to 'breathe deep of His grace' as one song lyric puts it," he muses. "I pray this music helps amplify your awe of the Lord, His creation and redeeming touch on your own grace story." One thing so gratifying to Sprague about Songs is the Key of Awe is that the music was created "not primarily as an artist," as he puts it, "but as a worshipper and worship leader of a local community of faith, doing life together. Another community of faith through Kickstarter, helped make it happen. To me that's beautiful." About Billy Sprague:Multi-Dove Award winner Billy Sprague is an accomplished songwriter, performer, author and recording artist. His songs, which include the classic "Via Dolorosa," have been recorded by such well-known artists as Sandi Patti, Debbie Boone, BeBe & CeCe Winans, Susan Ashton and John McDermot. Currently serving as Worship Leader at Edgewater Alliance Church in Edgewater, Florida. Sprague balances family life with worship leading, speaking, writing and retreats. He currently lives in New Smyrna Beach, Florida. with his wife, Kellie, and their three children, Willow, Wyatt and Sawyer, and their dog, Lucy Loo Hoo. For additional show notes, visit ShaunTabatt.com/020.
The Total Tutor Neil Haley will interview Dove Award Winner Billy Sprague. Multi-Dove Award winner Billy Sprague is an accomplished songwriter, performer, author and recording artist. His songs, which include the classic "Via Dolorosa," have been recorded by such well-known artists as Sandi Patti, Debbie Boone, BeBe & CeCe Winans, Susan Ashton and John McDermot. Currently serving as Worship Leader at Edgewater Alliance Church in Edgewater, Florida. Sprague balances family life with worship leading, speaking, writing and retreats. He currently lives in New Smyrna Beach, Florida. with his wife, Kellie, and their three children, Willow, Wyatt and Sawyer, and their dog, Lucy Loo Hoo.
Some classic Jesus music, with special guest Dallas Holm, including: I've Got News For You - Cliff Richard, Didn't He - Randy Matthews, How Could You Say No - Billy Sprague, I Need You - Pantano/Salsbury, Youth With A Machine - Daniel Amos, Nobody Wants To Die - John Fischer, This Is The Way Love Is - The 77's, Hey, I'm A Believer - Dallas Holm, Jesus Knows Your Hurt - Dallas Holm & Praise, Jesus Got A Hold Of My Life - Dallas Holm & Praise
Some classic Jesus music, with special guest Dallas Holm, including: I've Got News For You - Cliff Richard, Didn't He - Randy Matthews, How Could You Say No - Billy Sprague, I Need You - Pantano/Salsbury, Youth With A Machine - Daniel Amos, Nobody Wants To Die - John Fischer, This Is The Way Love Is - The 77s, ... Dallas Holm, pt 1 ..., Hey, I'm A Believer - Dallas Holm, ... Dallas Holm, pt 2 ..., Jesus Knows Your Hurt - Dallas Holm & Praise, ... Dallas Holm, pt 3 ..., Jesus Got A Hold Of My Life - Dallas Holm & Praise
Some classic Jesus music, with special guest Dallas Holm, including: I've Got News For You - Cliff Richard, Didn't He - Randy Matthews, How Could You Say No - Billy Sprague, I Need You - Pantano/Salsbury, Youth With A Machine - Daniel Amos, Nobody Wants To Die - John Fischer, This Is The Way Love Is - The 77s, ... Dallas Holm, pt 1 ..., Hey, I'm A Believer - Dallas Holm, ... Dallas Holm, pt 2 ..., Jesus Knows Your Hurt - Dallas Holm & Praise, ... Dallas Holm, pt 3 ..., Jesus Got A Hold Of My Life - Dallas Holm & Praise
Some classic Jesus Music including: Show Them The Light - David & The Giants, My Heart Belongs To Him - Mylon LeFevre & Broken Heart, You'll Start Falling In Love - Jamie Owens-Collins, I Call It Love - Billy Sprague, Got To Tell Somebody - Don Francisco, I Will Be There For You - Paul Smith, Somewhere In The World Tonight - Wayne Watson, Would You Crucify Him - John Michael Talbot, Walking On The Water - Billy Batstone, Great, Great Joy - Chris Christian
Some classic Jesus Music including: Show Them The Light - David & The Giants, My Heart Belongs To Him - Mylon LeFevre & Broken Heart, You'll Start Falling In Love - Jamie Owens-Collins, I Call It Love - Billy Sprague, Got To Tell Somebody - Don Francisco, I Will Be There For You - Paul Smith, Somewhere In The World Tonight - Wayne Watson, Would You Crucify Him - John Michael Talbot, Walking On The Water - Billy Batstone, Great, Great Joy - Chris Christian
Some classic Jesus Music including: Show Them The Light - David & The Giants, My Heart Belongs To Him - Mylon LeFevre & Broken Heart, You'll Start Falling In Love - Jamie Owens-Collins, I Call It Love - Billy Sprague, Got To Tell Somebody - Don Francisco, I Will Be There For You - Paul Smith, Somewhere In The World Tonight - Wayne Watson, Would You Crucify Him - John Michael Talbot, Walking On The Water - Billy Batstone, Great, Great Joy - Chris Christian