Podcasts about christian contemporary music

In our final episode of Season 5 — and just in time for the Christmas season — Chris Christian returns to the podcast to walk John and Tom through the genesis (

In 2002, Jon Erwin founded a production company with his brother, Andrew. Their first ventures were commercials, documentaries, and music videos. The brothers soon were directing videos and producing concerts and television programs for platinum recording artists such as Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith, Casting Crowns, Switchfoot, Skillet, and others.They received 11 GMA Dove Awards nominations and 3 wins for Music Video of the Year. Jon and Andrew have also produced and directed several documentaries, including the multiple award-winning 9/11 story, THE CROSS AND THE TOWERS.In 2010, Jon and Andrew began exclusively developing dramatic feature films. In August 2018, they partnered with Kevin Downs and Tony Young to launch Kingdom Story Company, in an exclusive partnership with Lionsgate, which creates life-changing content from a variety of talented storytellers.Their features have all opened in the top-ten box office and they have received the coveted A+ CinemaScore® three times.Early hits include OCTOBER BABY, MOMS' NIGHT OUT, WOODLAWN, and the surprise hit I CAN ONLY IMAGINE, which became the #1 independent film of 2018, earning more than $86 million at the box office. Others include I STILL BELIEVE, a biopic about CCM megastar Jeremy Camp which was released by Lionsgate in 2020, followed by the 2021 release of THE JESUS MUSIC, sharing the untold story of how Jesus Music transformed into the multi-billion-dollar industry of Christian Contemporary Music.AMERICAN UNDERDOG followed in 2021, which told the story of NFL MVP and Hall of Famer, Kurt Warner. JOHNNY CASH: THE REDEMPTION OF AN AMERICAN ICON, is a documentary that details the true story of a music legend's spiritual quest and releases Dec 2022. Their latest film, JESUS REVOLUTION based on The Jesus Movement that changed the course of history and comes to theaters Feb 2023.Jon is also the author of the book Beyond Valor: A World War II Story of Extraordinary Heroism, Sacrificial Love, and a Race Against Time, which tells the amazing true story of his grandfather Red Erwin, who received the Congressional Medal of Honor in World War II. Beyond Valor was published in August 2020.Enjoy my conversation with Jon Erwin.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bulletproof-screenwriting-podcast--2881148/support.

Christian Contemporary Music has long had it's issues with writing songs that are theologically accurate, living up to the Holy Lifestyle expected of Christians, and even wanting to distance themselves from being called a “Christian” Band. What some don't realize is just how many now affirm and even promote a homosexual lifestyle including Jars of Clay, who actually did music for the Series "The Chosen". On this episode we take a look at how some think that they are simply Chosen to be Gay!  Watch the video version of this episode here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/goodfightministries Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goodfightministries Twitter/X: https://www.twitter.com/goodfightmin TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@goodfightministries Support Us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/goodfight   We're on Rumble! https://rumble.com/GoodFightMinistries  

It's the crossover episode we've all been waiting for! No, not The Simpsons meets Family Guy. Not Fonzie appearing on Laverne & Shirley. Not Chicago first responders crossing the streams on shows that nobody watches anyway… It's Out of the Main meets Shelter at Sea, featuring the Hot Shyachts from Milwaukee Yacht Rock themselves, John O'Grady and Prescott Sobol! This week, our show teams up with theirs to take a deep dive

In this hiatus repeat episode, we revisit our 2021 Season 2 kick-off where we remembered some our favourite CCM artists, Brian's time as support crew for DC Talk's Australian tour, and a few songs that used to really move us. We think you'll enjoy this episode, even if you heard it the first time around. The links to the songs mentioned in this episode are: Living in Laodicea - https://youtu.be/g_8Pas8qoWc  Asleep in the Light - https://youtu.be/7XeEL0mRBHo  Creed - https://youtu.be/jy4JA5uStB0  Maranooka - https://youtu.be/7f-JdFPazMo  -- Transcript of the episode is here. Podcast links: https://linktr.ee/iwatf  Doubting your beliefs? Have questions about changing or leaving your faith? You are not alone and Recovering from Religion is here to help. Please visit: https://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/ 

The Worship Gathering is a night of spontaneous corporate worship lead by worship leaders/pastors from all around the nation. Get tickets today! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-worship-gathering-23-in-sa-tickets-427666862097Location: Now Word Covenant Church 12525 Nacogdoches Road ## 110 San Antonio, TX 78217 For more information visit: https://www.joshhurtmusic.com/thewgsaJosh Hurt BioJosh Hurt, a native of San Antonio, Texas and one of its most sought after and recognized singers, brings an energetic and refreshing sound to music. He sang his first solo in church at the age of 7 and since then his love for music has grown and now it is very evident that it'll always be a part of his life. Joshua, with his musical talent, has the ability to appeal to the young as well as the seasoned audience. He musically discloses traditional gospel, while at the same time he possesses the gift to croon the more modern Christian & Inspirational music. Still in his twenties, he states, “I want to be able to appeal to all ages with my music and be more than the traditional gospel artist that some of my critics assumed I was destined to become. I believe God is showing me how to be more universal with my sound.” Josh is blessed with the opportunity to sing at many conferences, mostly called upon to lead praise & worship. In 2002, Joshua became Minister of Music and lead singer at Harvest Ministries, a thriving and progressive ministry in San Antonio, Texas.Since then, he has become a music advisor, vocal coach in San Antonio for many ministries and has helped in the organization and growth of several music ministries. Along with its founder, Joshua helped organize The Breakthrough Community Choir, United Praise, and Divine Favor all of San Antonio, Texas under Breakthrough Gospel Promotions.Undeniably called to musically bridge denominational gaps, Josh carries a burden for uniting believers to worship the Father in spirit and in truth. It is further his desire to inspire and encourage other young men to cast aside the tough guy stereotype and relentlessly pursue the presence of God in worship. Josh also mentors worship leaders of various ages, frequently being called upon to help them bridge the gap in their churches between Traditional Gospel and Christian Contemporary Music sounds. He is often requested to lead Praise and Worship workshops as well as conduct choir workshops.After walking away from what could have been a tragic automobile accident in early 2015. Josh credits God's hand of deliverance for giving him a new lease on life. With even greater determination than before, he is taking full advantage of each day God gives him to do the will of the Father. https://www.joshhurtmusic.com/about

In 2002, Jon Erwin founded a production company with his brother, Andrew. Their first ventures were commercials, documentaries, and music videos. The brothers soon were directing videos and producing concerts and television programs for platinum recording artists such as Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith, Casting Crowns, Switchfoot, Skillet, and others.They received 11 GMA Dove Awards nominations and 3 wins for Music Video of the Year. Jon and Andrew have also produced and directed several documentaries, including the multiple award-winning 9/11 story, THE CROSS AND THE TOWERS. In 2010, Jon and Andrew began exclusively developing dramatic feature films. In August 2018, they partnered with Kevin Downs and Tony Young to launch Kingdom Story Company, in an exclusive partnership with Lionsgate, which creates life-changing content from a variety of talented storytellers.Their features have all opened in the top-ten box office and they have received the coveted A+ CinemaScore® three times. Early hits include OCTOBER BABY, MOMS' NIGHT OUT, WOODLAWN, and the surprise hit I CAN ONLY IMAGINE, which became the #1 independent film of 2018, earning more than $86 million at the box office. Others include I STILL BELIEVE, a biopic about CCM megastar Jeremy Camp which was released by Lionsgate in 2020, followed by the 2021 release of THE JESUS MUSIC, sharing the untold story of how Jesus Music transformed into the multi-billion-dollar industry of Christian Contemporary Music.AMERICAN UNDERDOG followed in 2021, which told the story of NFL MVP and Hall of Famer, Kurt Warner. JOHNNY CASH: THE REDEMPTION OF AN AMERICAN ICON, is a documentary that details the true story of a music legend's spiritual quest and releases Dec 2022. Their latest film, JESUS REVOLUTION based on The Jesus Movement that changed the course of history and comes to theaters Feb 2023.Jon is also the author of the book Beyond Valor: A World War II Story of Extraordinary Heroism, Sacrificial Love, and a Race Against Time, which tells the amazing true story of his grandfather Red Erwin, who received the Congressional Medal of Honor in World War II. Beyond Valor was published in August 2020.Enjoy my conversation with Jon Erwin.

John J Thompson has been celebrating faith fueled artists ever since he was a kid. Ever since music saved his soul, he has done everything from running the True Tunes club in downtown Wheaton, Illinois, working for a major record label, curating the True Tunes Podcast and teaching at Lipscomb University's Music Industry Studies program. Hear how God used music to break through to John's young, fragile soul and transformed him. Be blessed by Blind Tony's sendoff inspired by John's life. Links to John's books, the movie he's in and things he mentions on the show:True Tunes Podcast, SpotifyThe weekly Spotify playlist John curates:True Tunes Gallery Stage Mixtape Spotify PlaylistTrue Tunes Now on FacebookJohn's books:Raised by Wolves: The Story of Christian Rock & RollJesus, Bread and Chocolate: Crafting a Handmade Faith in a Mass-Market WorldThe Christian music movie that features John:The Jesus Music Movie, TrailerLipscomb UniversityLipscomb's Music Industry Studies ProgramArtists mentioned on the show, songs you should know:DeGarmo & Key, Every Moment, 1986DeGarmo & Key, No Turning Back, the live album that changed John's life, 1982Rich Mullins, If I Stand, You gotta hear this one!! 1998Peter Furler, Newsboys, Entertaining Angels, 199877s, Do it For Love, 1982Resurrection Band, Can't Get You Out of My Mind, 1981Bob Dylan, Slow Train Coming, album, 1979Bruce Cockburn, Dancing in the Dragon's Jaws, album, 1979Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Forgive Me Lord and Try Me One More Time, 1956 Follow One80 on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website. Never miss a One80. Join our email list. Follow us on Instagram.

In 2002, Jon Erwin founded a production company with his brother, Andrew. Their first ventures were commercials, documentaries, and music videos. The brothers soon were directing videos and producing concerts and television programs for platinum recording artists such as Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith, Casting Crowns, Switchfoot, Skillet, and others.They received 11 GMA Dove Awards nominations and 3 wins for Music Video of the Year. Jon and Andrew have also produced and directed several documentaries, including the multiple award-winning 9/11 story, THE CROSS AND THE TOWERS. In 2010, Jon and Andrew began exclusively developing dramatic feature films. In August 2018, they partnered with Kevin Downs and Tony Young to launch Kingdom Story Company, in an exclusive partnership with Lionsgate, which creates life-changing content from a variety of talented storytellers.Their features have all opened in the top-ten box office and they have received the coveted A+ CinemaScore® three times. Early hits include OCTOBER BABY, MOMS' NIGHT OUT, WOODLAWN, and the surprise hit I CAN ONLY IMAGINE, which became the #1 independent film of 2018, earning more than $86 million at the box office. Others include I STILL BELIEVE, a biopic about CCM megastar Jeremy Camp which was released by Lionsgate in 2020, followed by the 2021 release of THE JESUS MUSIC, sharing the untold story of how Jesus Music transformed into the multi-billion-dollar industry of Christian Contemporary Music.AMERICAN UNDERDOG followed in 2021, which told the story of NFL MVP and Hall of Famer, Kurt Warner. JOHNNY CASH: THE REDEMPTION OF AN AMERICAN ICON, is a documentary that details the true story of a music legend's spiritual quest and releases Dec 2022. Their latest film, JESUS REVOLUTION based on The Jesus Movement that changed the course of history and comes to theaters Feb 2023.Jon is also the author of the book Beyond Valor: A World War II Story of Extraordinary Heroism, Sacrificial Love, and a Race Against Time, which tells the amazing true story of his grandfather Red Erwin, who received the Congressional Medal of Honor in World War II. Beyond Valor was published in August 2020.Enjoy my conversation with Jon Erwin.

Pastors Robert Baltodano and Lloyd Pulley Question Timestamps: Ron, NJ (1:52) - Why does Acts 9 say the men with Paul saw the light but did not hear the voice, but in Acts 22 it says they heard the voice but didn't see the light? Cindy, NJ (5:02) - Why do so many churches teach Calvinism? Scott, NY (9:51) - Why did Jesus tell the cleansed lepers to go before the priests? Was Elisha a priest? TJ, FL (14:11) - Do you think that Paul actually met Jesus before the road to Damascus? That he recognized Jesus from before he was crucified? Dan, email (16:37) - Does it say in the Bible that man has a spirit, before receiving the Holy Spirit? Joshua, FL (19:16) - Are there any Christian Contemporary Music groups that we should avoid listening to? Rolando, NY (26:37) - What is Lent? What is Ash Wednesday? Why do people put ashes on their foreheads? Tracy, TN (34:18) - Why does the Bible say to pray that you're not with child when the end times come? Phil, WI (38:42) - Is it alright for people to have interracial marriage? Does God have a problem with interracial marriage? Dave, NJ (42:40) - Was Paul's command that women shouldn't preach only for Timothy, or is it supposed to be applied to the whole church? What is the consequence of pastors ignoring this teaching? Beverly, NY (48:28) - Why did they put blood on the altar and the earlobes, big toes, and thumbs of Aaron and his sons in Exodus 29:20? Mike, MA (51:25) - What's wrong with female pastors who are good teachers? Chris, FL (54:02) - According to Matthew 7, will you receive whatever you ask for, but will also receive the consequences? Questions? 888-712-7434 Questions@bbtlive.org  

This week we discuss the 2021 documentary film, The Jesus Music. Directed by the Erwin Brothers, the film focuses on the history and birth of the Christian Contemporary Music scene that began in the late 60's and follows each decade all the way up to the emergence of praise and worship music that represents the bulk of CCM in the 21st century. JM's Album Of The Week: Young Oceans - Subjects In Motion Bradford's Book Club: Biblical Critical Theory: How the Bible's Unfolding Story Makes Sense of Modern Life and Culture by Christopher Watkin

 A legend in the word of Christian Contemporary Music, John Michael Talbot's songs have been the soundtrack for the spiritual life of more than a generation of the faithful. Moving increasingly into a quieter, cloistered life, he reflects with clarity, insight, and delight, on his work and on the sacred arts.

The QBs are considering firing their producer as episode 13 is by far their longest yet. There was a lot to talk about as they took on the topic of music in the 90s. Since they were raised on Christian Contemporary Music, you will hear DC Talk mentioned quite  a few times. Towards the end of the episode, Steve pulls out all the  stops to make sure Tyler loses his newest surprise game.

Welcome all to another episode of the Blacksmith's Furnace with Pete and Mo, Rob is off on holiday this week so the Heavy hitters held things down on a Topic Robert so kindly provided from sunny Gh. We kicked things off in Sorry not sorry with both guys talking about what they are currently studying and how they go about studying the Bible. We then go on to tackle Rob's question which was who gets to define what is Gospel and what's Christian Contemporary Music and should there be any distinction in the first place. Suffice it to say, we certainly had a lot to say on the matter! For our hookups we both kept it musical but surprisingly we both went secular. Mo suggested checking out an artist called D Smoke and his album Black Habits, have a listen here [https://open.spotify.com/album/0WkqYoTVOLg2ady3z0vusJ?si=eGkadsvaSbeei6GrXprWiQ](https://open.spotify.com/album/0WkqYoTVOLg2ady3z0vusJ?si=eGkadsvaSbeei6GrXprWiQ) And Peter suggested checking out Eminem and Snoop Dogg's latest collaboration from the D to the LBC have a listen here [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RjrA-slMoZ4](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RjrA-slMoZ4) **We hope you enjoy the episode and if you do please let us know in the comments and let your friends know by sharing, and if you don't, please let us know in the comments and let your friends know by sharing. We're big believers in the "win-win"Take care and stay blessed. Special thanks to RUDE (@itsrudeboy) for the intro and outro music. And to Calvin A Turner founder of Torra Media (facebook , @torramedia) and digital designer extraordinaire for [TheOrdinaryAmazing.com](http://theordinaryamazing.com/) logo design.

In the 42nd episode of the Creators Connect Podcast, we are joined by Music Curator and the brains behind the @BLSSD Music  Channel, Tshepo Rance.Tshepo was born in Zimbabwean but spent most of his life travelling between parts in South Africa and the United Kingdom. Tshepo is currently based in the UK where he runs the incredibly successful Christian Music curating YouTube Channel @BLSSD Music . In the episode, Tshepo tells us the story of how he came up with the idea of starting a Christian Music curating organisation, how that's currently going and where he hopes to take the channel in the future. Totally enjoyed chatting with this phenomenal talent and I hope you thoroughly enjoy this Mega Conversation.We are going to be posting a lot more Episodes in this series so make sure you are subscribed and enable the bell notification to know when a new episode has gone live! Support the show

When one is at a young age, the way isn't always as straightforward as we initially think. This is true of the subcultures, ideology and even faith communities we find ourselves in. But what remains after we find ourselves on a different path years later? How do those lessons we picked up from a bygone age play now? They remain with us perhaps just as unexpectedly, even when we've become completely different people years down the line. Steve Taylor's 1985 album On the Fritz, an example of the emerging movement of Christian Contemporary Music in 1980s, was an artifact from a different era for Graeme, when he was a very different person. What drew his interest in the music when he first heard it as a 14-year old member of the Evangelical church? And how did he respond to the songs on the album today now that he's left that subculture far behind? More importantly, how did his two Deeper Cuts colleagues react to the record? Was it a come to Jesus moment? Or was it more like a Miltonian fall from grace? Alas, On The Fritz is out of print (though you can find the album to listen to on on YouTube). Our Spotify Playlist covers the rest of the albums covered in this season, as well as our Soundtrack Sessions from a few months ago. And don't forget to talk to us on Twitter (@deepercutscast) and to rate and review us wherever you get your podcasts!

In the first episode of The Recovering Catholic, Katie welcomes musician Semler, whose self-released album Preacher's Kid topped the iTunes chart in the Christian Contemporary Music category. The two talk about growing up queer in a faith community, the importance of LGBTQ+ representation in the Christian genre and what it means to be a "skeptical Christian". Grace Semler Baldridge is an American musician and media host who releases music as Semler.Produced & Hosted by Katie Pruitt, Artwork by: Sami Wideberg (Stolen Trailers Studios), Mixed by: Guy Fell, Edited by: Justin Thomas (Revoice Media), Theme Music by Katie Pruitt. Music by Grace Baldridge (Semler). Please rate, review, and subscribe to The Recovering Catholic See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

"It comes with a price," Josh Hurt talks to I Am Refocused Radio about ministry, recent events, and his new music project - 'Hallelujah Chant (A Song for the Nations)Josh Hurt, a native of San Antonio, Texas and one of its most sought after and recognized singers, brings an energetic and refreshing sound to music. He sang his first solo in church at the age of 7 and since then his love for music has grown and now it is very evident that it'll always be a part of his life.  Joshua, with his musical talent, has the ability to appeal to the young as well as the seasoned audience. He musically discloses traditional gospel, while at the same time he possesses the gift to croon the more modern Christian & Inspirational music. Still in his twenties, he states, “I want to be able to appeal to all ages with my music and be more than the traditional gospel artist that some of my critics assumed I was destined to become. I believe God is showing me how to be more universal with my sound.” Josh is blessed with the opportunity to sing at many conferences, mostly called upon to lead praise & worship. In 2002, Joshua became Minister of Music and lead singer at Harvest Ministries, a thriving and progressive ministry in San Antonio, Texas.Since then, he has become a music advisor, vocal coach in San Antonio for many ministries and has helped in the organization and growth of several music ministries. Along with its founder, Joshua helped organize The Breakthrough Community Choir, United Praise, and Divine Favor all of San Antonio, Texas under Breakthrough Gospel Promotions. Undeniably called to musically bridge denominational gaps, Josh carries a burden for uniting believers to worship the Father in spirit and in truth. It is further his desire to inspire and encourage other young men to cast aside the tough guy stereotype and relentlessly pursue the presence of God in worship. Josh also mentors worship leaders of various ages, frequently being called upon to help them bridge the gap in their churches between Traditional Gospel and Christian Contemporary Music sounds. He is often requested to lead Praise and Worship workshops as well as conduct choir workshops.After walking away from what could have been a tragic automobile accident in early 2015. Josh credits God's hand of deliverance for giving him a new lease on life. With even greater determination than before, he is taking full advantage of each day God gives him to do the will of the Father.https://www.joshhurt.org/

Mason Mennenga (@masonmennenga) joins Kevin and Caroline to talk all about The Jesus Music, a documentary about the Christian Contemporary Music industry. Subscribe to our Patreon to get a weekly 2nd Service episode and become a "Patreon saint" ;) GCF - Second Service Patreon! CHARITY: This month we're matching iTunes reviews with donations to Rainforest Trust!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We kick-off Season 2 by remembering our favourite CCM artists and a few songs. We invite you to clap along at home. The links to the songs mentioned in this episode are: Living in Laodicea - https://youtu.be/g_8Pas8qoWc  Asleep in the Light - https://youtu.be/7XeEL0mRBHo  Creed - https://youtu.be/jy4JA5uStB0  Maranooka - https://youtu.be/7f-JdFPazMo  Our links: https://linktr.ee/iwatf  Email us: hhandhillsong@gmail.com 

Hey everyone, welcome back to Deeper Roots. We've uploaded the two parts as individual episodes, but here is the full conversation as a single episode! Enjoy the over an hour long conversation! One of the things that has been constant through the flow of all human history has been art and self-expression. Among those things has been a little something called music. People use music all the time to express the things they care about. Whether it is heartbreak and loss, or joy and love, or any intense emotion, people have been built to sing and dance and feel so such an intensity. And it's an expression of something that only we as humans have been given. Within song people have divided the medium up to different genres, one of which we are talking about today: Christian music, specifically modern Christian contemporary music. Why? Because in CCM's history, there has been two sides debating on whether modern christian music is capable of glorifying God, and also which songs are good praise to God. The question of the week is “Is God glorified in Christian Contemporary Music?”. The way the original submission was worded was “How do we distinguish which contemporary christian bands actually honor God and which don't?” And that is a valid concern, which we are going to talk about today. We talk about the trends of modern Christian music, we talk about what makes a Christian song actually glorifying to God, and a whole lot more. If you want to ask a question about something we talked about today, or just any question at all, I also encourage you to submit a question at www.ibbvn.org/deeperroots. Thank you for joining us here on Deeper Roots. Let's get to the conversation!

Hey everyone and welcome back to Deeper Roots.  One of the things that has been constant through the flow of all human history has been art and self-expression. Among those things has been a little something called music. People use music all the time to express the things they care about. Whether it is heartbreak and loss, or joy and love, or any intense emotion, people have been built to sing and dance and feel so such an intensity. And it's an expression of something that only we as humans have been given. Within song people have divided the medium up to different genres, one of which we are talking about today: Christian music, specifically modern Christian contemporary music. Why? Because in CCM's history, there has been two sides debating on whether modern christian music is capable of glorifying God, and also which songs are good praise to God. The question of the week is “Is God glorified in Christian Contemporary Music?”. The way the original submission was worded was “How do we distinguish which contemporary christian bands actually honor God and which don't?” And that is a valid concern, which we are going to talk about today. We talk about the trends of modern Christian music, we talk about what makes a Christian song actually glorifying to God, and a whole lot more. Before I get into the episode, I will note that this recording actually went long. So we are going to cut this to two parts, one released this week, one next week. If you are listening later, then you won't have to worry about it. But we will continue the conversation next week, right from the get go. So if you don't want to miss the second part of this episode, I encourage you to go ahead and follow the podcast! And if you know someone who is interested in Christian music, or maybe someone who isn't at all, share this with them, maybe they can gain some perspective on their side. If you want to ask a question about something we talked about today, or just any question at all, I also encourage you to submit a question at www.ibbvn.org/deeperroots. Thank you for joining us here on Deeper Roots. Let's get to the conversation! Website YouTube Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Instagram: @deeperroots_podcast Facebook: @deeperrootspodcast Deeper Roots is a ministry of Iglesia Biblica Bautista Vida Nueva, which is a local church in Castro Valley, CA. You can learn more about us and our church by going to our website.

Raised outside of Austin, Texas, Katy Kirby grew up homeschool, enamored with Jesus and was rocking out to Christian Contemporary Music from the late 90's and early 2000's. BUT THEN: she went to college in Nashville and her world opened up. She started questioning everything she believed about God and the church. She fell in with a crowd of musicians who were going through similar situations. She had a lot to let go of when it came to her high school education. Her parents sent her to a private conservative Christian high school. Once she was out of it, she realized how backwards her education was: how racist and close-minded the experience had been. She began writing her way to an understanding. She calls that time “the weirdest and one of the darkest experiences that I've had – trying to rewire my brain to not have a loving God that's ever-present in it.”She fondly looks back on her experience of learning how to play music in the church. She was 13 years old and playing bass for the first time in the church band where she was the youngest person by 25 years. The relationships formed with the adults in the band were fundamental, especially in introducing Katy to the world of secular rock and pop music. The music of Peter Gabriel, Led Zeppelin, Sufjan Stevens all came to her through the other members of the band. Her debut album Cool Dry Place really relied on her intuition to figure out what worked best for the songs, she talks about how that experience impacted her confidence. The record is rad and I think her intuition is spot on. Keep following it, Katy! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Kim Boyce came in to Christian Contemporary Music in an era when artists like Tiffany and Debbie Gibson were all the rage. She quickly became a Christian Pop icon with two number one singles off her debut album! In this episode, she talks about her career, balancing her music and family, and the Strongs tests of faith she endured after her music career had concluded. This episode is gonna be rad!To support this podcast, click HERE!Music used in this episode:"Love Resurrection" - Kim Boyce (Myrrh)"Here" - Kim Boyce (Myrrh)"Not To Far From Here" - By Faith (Warner)"You're Always There" - Time and Again (Myrrh)"Healing Place" - SingleThis podcast is licensed through BMI and all music s used by permission.

This week we explore the world of Christian Contemporary Music. We spent a week listening to the DC Talk album Jesus Freak released Nov. 21, 1995. These guys really love the lord. It’s gross. Get ready for some alternative, R&B, rap, nu metal and grunge in one album. In this episode we discuss Jesus freaks, Brad, Yahtzee, Liberty University, skin, skin garments, bear powers, groupies, Russian roulette, tolerance, crows and so much more! Hatepod.com | TW: @AlbumHatePod | IG: @hatePod | hatePodMail@gmail.com

In this episode of The TruthSeekah Podcast TruthSeekah is joined by Jennifer Knapp as they discuss her experience with coming out as gay At The height of her Christian music career.Jennifer Knapp’s meteoric rise in the Christian music industry ended abruptly when she walked away and came out publicly as a lesbian. This is her story. At the top of her career in the Christian music industry, Jennifer Knapp quit. A few years later, she publicly revealed she is gay. A media frenzy ensued, and many of her former fans were angry with what they saw as turning her back on God. But through it all, she held on to the truth that had guided her from the beginning. In this memoir, she finally tells her story: of her troubled childhood, the love of music that pulled her through, her dramatic conversion to Christianity, her rise to stardom, her abrupt departure from Christian Contemporary Music, her years of trying to come to terms with her sexual orientation, and her return to music and Nashville in 2010, when she came out publicly for the first time. She also talks about the importance of her faith, and despite the many who claim she can no longer call herself a believer, she maintains that she is both gay and a Christian. Now an advocate for LGBT issues in the church, Jennifer has witnessed heartbreaking struggles as churches wrestle with issues of homosexuality and faith. This engrossing, inspiring memoir will help people understand her story and to believe in their own stories, whatever they may be.TruthSeekah's New Book Spirit Realm: Angels Demons, Spirits and the Sovereignty of God (Foreword by Jordan Maxwell) https://amzn.to/31g9ydRTruthSeekahs Guided Meditation | The Throneroom Visualization https://gumroad.com/truthseekahHelp Keep The TruthSeekah Podcast On The Air!⭐️ Become A Patron And Support TruthSeekah

In this episode of The TruthSeekah Podcast TruthSeekah is joined by Jennifer Knapp as they discuss her experience with coming out as gay At The height of her Christian music career.Jennifer Knapp's meteoric rise in the Christian music industry ended abruptly when she walked away and came out publicly as a lesbian. This is her story. At the top of her career in the Christian music industry, Jennifer Knapp quit. A few years later, she publicly revealed she is gay. A media frenzy ensued, and many of her former fans were angry with what they saw as turning her back on God. But through it all, she held on to the truth that had guided her from the beginning. In this memoir, she finally tells her story: of her troubled childhood, the love of music that pulled her through, her dramatic conversion to Christianity, her rise to stardom, her abrupt departure from Christian Contemporary Music, her years of trying to come to terms with her sexual orientation, and her return to music and Nashville in 2010, when she came out publicly for the first time. She also talks about the importance of her faith, and despite the many who claim she can no longer call herself a believer, she maintains that she is both gay and a Christian. Now an advocate for LGBT issues in the church, Jennifer has witnessed heartbreaking struggles as churches wrestle with issues of homosexuality and faith. This engrossing, inspiring memoir will help people understand her story and to believe in their own stories, whatever they may be.TruthSeekah's New Book Spirit Realm: Angels Demons, Spirits and the Sovereignty of God (Foreword by Jordan Maxwell) https://amzn.to/31g9ydRTruthSeekahs Guided Meditation | The Throneroom Visualization https://gumroad.com/truthseekahHelp Keep The TruthSeekah Podcast On The Air!⭐️ Become A Patron And Support TruthSeekah

John Fischer’s more than a songwriter or.a sidewalk prophet. As a founding member of the “Jesus Music” Movement, he was there when Christian Contemporary Music went Big Time. And he watched it go Big Time Commercial. Along the way he had plenty of choice things to say about the endless pursuit of profit and the watering down of the Gospel in the process. It led him into a prolific writing career and some seminal books. [You can check them out here…] But John’s also got a new gig – he’s the go-to guy for many of the spiritually disenfranchised among us. He isn’t afraid to tackle the tough questions and… Read More

In this episode Cory and Trent invite their friend Brock Caldwell to ask the question “Where in the world is Kanye West?” They discuss the countless opinion blogs that published immediately after Kanye professed faith in Christ and they give their take on how christians should’ve responded. Not only that they have a conversation about each of their favorite Christian Contemporary Music artists growing up. Anyone know Caedmon’s Call? Are Natalie Grant and Amy Grant related? Do we have any Relient K fans? Lastly, they have a discussion on discernment and what it looks like to choose worship music with less-than-theologically-accurate churches producing the most popular worship music available.

John Fischer’s more than a songwriter or.a sidewalk prophet. As a founding member of the “Jesus Music” Movement, he was there when Christian Contemporary Music went Big Time. And he watched it go Big Time Commercial. Along the way he had plenty of choice things to say about the endless pursuit of profit and the watering down of the Gospel in the process. It led him into a prolific writing career and some seminal books. [You can check them out here…] But John’s also got a new gig – he’s the go-to guy for many of the spiritually disenfranchised among us. He isn’t afraid to tackle the tough questions and… Read More

Josh Hurt comes back on I Am Refocused Radio discussing the following topic "You were born an original not a copy" As a tribute to Kobe Bryant we talk about the importance of going all in for your dream. Josh speaks on his experience having the right mindset and faith in God as he pursues his goals and purpose in life.Josh Hurt is a native of San Antonio, Texas, and one of its most sought after and recognized singers. He brings an energetic and refreshing sound to music that appeal to the young as well as the seasoned saints. He sang his first solo in church at the age of 7 and since then his love for music has grown and now it is very evident that it’ll always be a part of his life.Undeniably called to musically bridge denominational gaps, Josh carries a burden for uniting believers to worship the Father in spirit and in truth. It is further his desire to inspire and encourage other young men to cast aside the tough guy stereotype and relentlessly pursue the presence of God in worship. Josh also mentors worship leaders of various ages, frequently being called upon to help them bridge the gap in their churches between Traditional Gospel and Christian Contemporary Music sounds. He is often requested to lead Praise and Worship workshops as well as conduct choir workshops.In addition to working on his own long-awaited recording. Josh provides vocal coaching services, has appeared as a featured lead vocalist on projects, including most recently the live recording of Anthony McBeth and the United Praise Chorale (Houston, Texas), and has recorded as well as arranged background vocals for several other projects.Make no mistake about it: Josh Hurt is on the move, and he is not looking back. Since the very first time he heard Kim Burrell’s voice at the COGIC AIM Convention, it was clear to Josh that he wanted to be a singer and inspire others as he was likewise inspired that evening. Josh was later blessed to receive invitations to share his gift as a background vocalist for artists such as Josh Groban and Leandria Johnson. Additional opportunities soon came for him to share the stage with numerous gospel and inspirational artists, such as Fred Hammond, Israel Houghton, Jessica Reedy, Micah Stampley and Youthful Praise.After walking away from what could have been a tragic automobile accident in early 2015. Josh credits God’s hand of deliverance for giving him a new lease on life. With even greater determination than before, he is taking full advantage of each day God gives him to do the will of the Father. https://www.joshhurt.org/https://www.facebook.com/IAmJoshHurt/https://twitter.com/iamjoshhurtFor more interviews visit: www.iamrefocusedradio.comSponsors:Rockafellas Barber Shop San AntonioRico Rodriguez (Owner)www.facebook.com/Rockafellas-Barber-Shop-105026620034718/?ref=page_internal1733 BabcockSan Antonio, Texas 78229Phone: (210) 782-5188Supporters:Sanctuary of HopeA Place of RefugeSanctuary of Hope provides a caring and nurturing environment to single expectant mothers ages 12-22 and their children.Every Life CountsPregnant and not sure what to do? You are not alone. Learn more about how we can help you.Be a part of the inspired visionPlease consider joining efforts with the Sanctuary of Hope to help set a positive course for single young mothers and their unborn children.https://www.sohcares.org/ENGAGE! publishes the Christian Community Calendar weekly.www.facebook.com/engagesaProsperitus Solutions is headquartered on the Southwest side of San Antonio, Texas and serving the Department of Defense since 2011. Prosperitus employs more than 100 staff nationwide with footprints in over 8 states.Mission Statement: To attract and ignite talent resulting in prosperous solutions for our customers and community.Our skill-sets cover:• Medical Services• Information Technology• Logistics• Finance• Marketing• Human ResourcesWe have put together a Lean Experienced Corporate staff with one mission, to provide Exceptional Service to our customers and foster long lasting profitable partnerships with our teaming companies.www.prosperitussolutions.com/prosperitusI Am Refocused Podcast Sponsored by River City Donuts1723 Babock Rd. San Antonio, TX 78229I Am Refocused Podcast Sponsored by Bay Bay McClinton of All Sports Speed and Conditioningwww.allsportsfitness.netAll Sports Speed and Conditioning is the top sports performance training gyms in San Antonio, and has produce many collegiate and professional athletes since opening. All Sports was founded in 1997 by Bremond “Bay Bay” McClinton. All Sports is based out of the beautiful city of San Antonio, TX. Having accomplished his own career in professional sports; starting a company like All Sports was a natural transition for him. Bay Bay is a native of San Antonio, TX. His 100 meter dash in High School at Roosevelt High in San Antonio was not broken until recently. In college Bay Bay played opposite the great future hall of famer, Darrell Green. He went on to sign a professional career with the Houston Oilers, Dallas Cowboys and played 7 years in the European Leagues before returning to his home town to finish his career “San Antonio Texans”. In 2006, his company, All Sports administered the strength and conditioning program for the East vs West Shriners’s college senior bowl. In 2008-09, All Sports administered the strength and conditioning program for the Division II college Senior Cactus Bowl All Star game in Kingsville. Today All Sports Speed and Conditioning continues to train athletes to elevate their athletic performance to the next level in all sports.I Am Refocused Podcast Sponsored by D.W. Brooks Funeral Home2950 E. Houston St.San Antonio, TX 78202Email: info@dwbrooksfh.comPhone: 210-223-2045Website: dwbrooksfuneralhome.com

Josh Hurt comes back on I Am Refocused Radio discussing the following topic "You were born an original not a copy" As a tribute to Kobe Bryant we talk about the importance of going all in for your dream. Josh speaks on his experience having the right mindset and faith in God as he pursues his goals and purpose in life.Josh Hurt is a native of San Antonio, Texas, and one of its most sought after and recognized singers. He brings an energetic and refreshing sound to music that appeal to the young as well as the seasoned saints. He sang his first solo in church at the age of 7 and since then his love for music has grown and now it is very evident that it’ll always be a part of his life.Undeniably called to musically bridge denominational gaps, Josh carries a burden for uniting believers to worship the Father in spirit and in truth. It is further his desire to inspire and encourage other young men to cast aside the tough guy stereotype and relentlessly pursue the presence of God in worship. Josh also mentors worship leaders of various ages, frequently being called upon to help them bridge the gap in their churches between Traditional Gospel and Christian Contemporary Music sounds. He is often requested to lead Praise and Worship workshops as well as conduct choir workshops.In addition to working on his own long-awaited recording. Josh provides vocal coaching services, has appeared as a featured lead vocalist on projects, including most recently the live recording of Anthony McBeth and the United Praise Chorale (Houston, Texas), and has recorded as well as arranged background vocals for several other projects.Make no mistake about it: Josh Hurt is on the move, and he is not looking back. Since the very first time he heard Kim Burrell’s voice at the COGIC AIM Convention, it was clear to Josh that he wanted to be a singer and inspire others as he was likewise inspired that evening. Josh was later blessed to receive invitations to share his gift as a background vocalist for artists such as Josh Groban and Leandria Johnson. Additional opportunities soon came for him to share the stage with numerous gospel and inspirational artists, such as Fred Hammond, Israel Houghton, Jessica Reedy, Micah Stampley and Youthful Praise.After walking away from what could have been a tragic automobile accident in early 2015. Josh credits God’s hand of deliverance for giving him a new lease on life. With even greater determination than before, he is taking full advantage of each day God gives him to do the will of the Father. https://www.joshhurt.org/https://www.facebook.com/IAmJoshHurt/https://twitter.com/iamjoshhurtFor more interviews visit: www.iamrefocusedradio.comSponsors:Rockafellas Barber Shop San AntonioRico Rodriguez (Owner)www.facebook.com/Rockafellas-Barber-Shop-105026620034718/?ref=page_internal1733 BabcockSan Antonio, Texas 78229Phone: (210) 782-5188Supporters:Sanctuary of HopeA Place of RefugeSanctuary of Hope provides a caring and nurturing environment to single expectant mothers ages 12-22 and their children.Every Life CountsPregnant and not sure what to do? You are not alone. Learn more about how we can help you.Be a part of the inspired visionPlease consider joining efforts with the Sanctuary of Hope to help set a positive course for single young mothers and their unborn children.https://www.sohcares.org/ENGAGE! publishes the Christian Community Calendar weekly.www.facebook.com/engagesaProsperitus Solutions is headquartered on the Southwest side of San Antonio, Texas and serving the Department of Defense since 2011. Prosperitus employs more than 100 staff nationwide with footprints in over 8 states.Mission Statement: To attract and ignite talent resulting in prosperous solutions for our customers and community.Our skill-sets cover:• Medical Services• Information Technology• Logistics• Finance• Marketing• Human ResourcesWe have put together a Lean Experienced Corporate staff with one mission, to provide Exceptional Service to our customers and foster long lasting profitable partnerships with our teaming companies.www.prosperitussolutions.com/prosperitusI Am Refocused Podcast Sponsored by River City Donuts1723 Babock Rd. San Antonio, TX 78229I Am Refocused Podcast Sponsored by Bay Bay McClinton of All Sports Speed and Conditioningwww.allsportsfitness.netAll Sports Speed and Conditioning is the top sports performance training gyms in San Antonio, and has produce many collegiate and professional athletes since opening. All Sports was founded in 1997 by Bremond “Bay Bay” McClinton. All Sports is based out of the beautiful city of San Antonio, TX. Having accomplished his own career in professional sports; starting a company like All Sports was a natural transition for him. Bay Bay is a native of San Antonio, TX. His 100 meter dash in High School at Roosevelt High in San Antonio was not broken until recently. In college Bay Bay played opposite the great future hall of famer, Darrell Green. He went on to sign a professional career with the Houston Oilers, Dallas Cowboys and played 7 years in the European Leagues before returning to his home town to finish his career “San Antonio Texans”. In 2006, his company, All Sports administered the strength and conditioning program for the East vs West Shriners’s college senior bowl. In 2008-09, All Sports administered the strength and conditioning program for the Division II college Senior Cactus Bowl All Star game in Kingsville. Today All Sports Speed and Conditioning continues to train athletes to elevate their athletic performance to the next level in all sports.I Am Refocused Podcast Sponsored by D.W. Brooks Funeral Home2950 E. Houston St.San Antonio, TX 78202Email: info@dwbrooksfh.comPhone: 210-223-2045Website: dwbrooksfuneralhome.com

Photography by Christopher FergusonTopherFerguson.comGuest: Josh HurtBioJosh Hurt is a native of San Antonio, Texas, and one of its most sought after and recognized singers. He brings an energetic and refreshing sound to music that appeal to the young as well as the seasoned saints. He sang his first solo in church at the age of 7 and since then his love for music has grown and now it is very evident that it’ll always be a part of his life.Undeniably called to musically bridge denominational gaps, Josh carries a burden for uniting believers to worship the Father in spirit and in truth. It is further his desire to inspire and encourage other young men to cast aside the tough guy stereotype and relentlessly pursue the presence of God in worship. Josh also mentors worship leaders of various ages, frequently being called upon to help them bridge the gap in their churches between Traditional Gospel and Christian Contemporary Music sounds. He is often requested to lead Praise and Worship workshops as well as conduct choir workshops.In addition to working on his own long-awaited recording. Josh provides vocal coaching services, has appeared as a featured lead vocalist on projects, including most recently the live recording of Anthony McBeth and the United Praise Chorale (Houston, Texas), and has recorded as well as arranged background vocals for several other projects.Make no mistake about it: Josh Hurt is on the move, and he is not looking back. Since the very first time he heard Kim Burrell’s voice at the COGIC AIM Convention, it was clear to Josh that he wanted to be a singer and inspire others as he was likewise inspired that evening. Josh was later blessed to receive invitations to share his gift as a background vocalist for artists such as Josh Groban and Leandria Johnson. Additional opportunities soon came for him to share the stage with numerous gospel and inspirational artists, such as Fred Hammond, Israel Houghton, Jessica Reedy, Micah Stampley and Youthful Praise.After walking away from what could have been a tragic automobile accident in early 2015. Josh credits God’s hand of deliverance for giving him a new lease on life. With even greater determination than before, he is taking full advantage of each day God gives him to do the will of the Father.www.facebook.com/IAmJoshHurtEvent: THE WORSHIP GATHERING: THE WORSHIP WEEKENDhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-worship-gathering-the-worship-weekend-2019-registration-48261983893For More Stories visit: www.iamrefocusedradio.comSponsors:Rockafellas Barber Shop San AntonioRico Rodriguez (Owner)www.facebook.com/Rockafellas-Barber-Shop-105026620034718/?ref=page_internal1733 BabcockSan Antonio, Texas 78229Phone: (210) 782-5188ENGAGE! publishes the Christian Community Calendar weekly.www.facebook.com/engagesaSupporters:Prosperitus Solutions is headquartered on the Southwest side of San Antonio, Texas and serving the Department of Defense since 2011. Prosperitus employs more than 100 staff nationwide with footprints in over 8 states.Mission Statement: To attract and ignite talent resulting in prosperous solutions for our customers and community.Our skill-sets cover:• Medical Services• Information Technology• Logistics• Finance• Marketing• Human ResourcesWe have put together a Lean Experienced Corporate staff with one mission, to provide Exceptional Service to our customers and foster long lasting profitable partnerships with our teaming companies.www.prosperitussolutions.com/prosperitusI Am Refocused Podcast Sponsored by River City Donuts1723 Babock Rd. San Antonio, TX 78229I Am Refocused Podcast Sponsored by Bay Bay McClinton of All Sports Speed and Conditioningwww.allsportsfitness.netAll Sports Speed and Conditioning is the top sports performance training gyms in San Antonio, and has produce many collegiate and professional athletes since opening. All Sports was founded in 1997 by Bremond “Bay Bay” McClinton. All Sports is based out of the beautiful city of San Antonio, TX. Having accomplished his own career in professional sports; starting a company like All Sports was a natural transition for him. Bay Bay is a native of San Antonio, TX. His 100 meter dash in High School at Roosevelt High in San Antonio was not broken until recently. In college Bay Bay played opposite the great future hall of famer, Darrell Green. He went on to sign a professional career with the Houston Oilers, Dallas Cowboys and played 7 years in the European Leagues before returning to his home town to finish his career “San Antonio Texans”. In 2006, his company, All Sports administered the strength and conditioning program for the East vs West Shriners’s college senior bowl. In 2008-09, All Sports administered the strength and conditioning program for the Division II college Senior Cactus Bowl All Star game in Kingsville. Today All Sports Speed and Conditioning continues to train athletes to elevate their athletic performance to the next level in all sports.I Am Refocused Podcast Sponsored by D.W. Brooks Funeral Home2950 E. Houston St.San Antonio, TX 78202Email: info@dwbrooksfh.comPhone: 210-223-2045Website: dwbrooksfuneralhome.com

Photography by Christopher FergusonTopherFerguson.comGuest: Josh HurtBioJosh Hurt is a native of San Antonio, Texas, and one of its most sought after and recognized singers. He brings an energetic and refreshing sound to music that appeal to the young as well as the seasoned saints. He sang his first solo in church at the age of 7 and since then his love for music has grown and now it is very evident that it’ll always be a part of his life.Undeniably called to musically bridge denominational gaps, Josh carries a burden for uniting believers to worship the Father in spirit and in truth. It is further his desire to inspire and encourage other young men to cast aside the tough guy stereotype and relentlessly pursue the presence of God in worship. Josh also mentors worship leaders of various ages, frequently being called upon to help them bridge the gap in their churches between Traditional Gospel and Christian Contemporary Music sounds. He is often requested to lead Praise and Worship workshops as well as conduct choir workshops.In addition to working on his own long-awaited recording. Josh provides vocal coaching services, has appeared as a featured lead vocalist on projects, including most recently the live recording of Anthony McBeth and the United Praise Chorale (Houston, Texas), and has recorded as well as arranged background vocals for several other projects.Make no mistake about it: Josh Hurt is on the move, and he is not looking back. Since the very first time he heard Kim Burrell’s voice at the COGIC AIM Convention, it was clear to Josh that he wanted to be a singer and inspire others as he was likewise inspired that evening. Josh was later blessed to receive invitations to share his gift as a background vocalist for artists such as Josh Groban and Leandria Johnson. Additional opportunities soon came for him to share the stage with numerous gospel and inspirational artists, such as Fred Hammond, Israel Houghton, Jessica Reedy, Micah Stampley and Youthful Praise.After walking away from what could have been a tragic automobile accident in early 2015. Josh credits God’s hand of deliverance for giving him a new lease on life. With even greater determination than before, he is taking full advantage of each day God gives him to do the will of the Father.www.facebook.com/IAmJoshHurtEvent: THE WORSHIP GATHERING: THE WORSHIP WEEKENDhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-worship-gathering-the-worship-weekend-2019-registration-48261983893For More Stories visit: www.iamrefocusedradio.comSponsors:Rockafellas Barber Shop San AntonioRico Rodriguez (Owner)www.facebook.com/Rockafellas-Barber-Shop-105026620034718/?ref=page_internal1733 BabcockSan Antonio, Texas 78229Phone: (210) 782-5188ENGAGE! publishes the Christian Community Calendar weekly.www.facebook.com/engagesaSupporters:Prosperitus Solutions is headquartered on the Southwest side of San Antonio, Texas and serving the Department of Defense since 2011. Prosperitus employs more than 100 staff nationwide with footprints in over 8 states.Mission Statement: To attract and ignite talent resulting in prosperous solutions for our customers and community.Our skill-sets cover:• Medical Services• Information Technology• Logistics• Finance• Marketing• Human ResourcesWe have put together a Lean Experienced Corporate staff with one mission, to provide Exceptional Service to our customers and foster long lasting profitable partnerships with our teaming companies.www.prosperitussolutions.com/prosperitusI Am Refocused Podcast Sponsored by River City Donuts1723 Babock Rd. San Antonio, TX 78229I Am Refocused Podcast Sponsored by Bay Bay McClinton of All Sports Speed and Conditioningwww.allsportsfitness.netAll Sports Speed and Conditioning is the top sports performance training gyms in San Antonio, and has produce many collegiate and professional athletes since opening. All Sports was founded in 1997 by Bremond “Bay Bay” McClinton. All Sports is based out of the beautiful city of San Antonio, TX. Having accomplished his own career in professional sports; starting a company like All Sports was a natural transition for him. Bay Bay is a native of San Antonio, TX. His 100 meter dash in High School at Roosevelt High in San Antonio was not broken until recently. In college Bay Bay played opposite the great future hall of famer, Darrell Green. He went on to sign a professional career with the Houston Oilers, Dallas Cowboys and played 7 years in the European Leagues before returning to his home town to finish his career “San Antonio Texans”. In 2006, his company, All Sports administered the strength and conditioning program for the East vs West Shriners’s college senior bowl. In 2008-09, All Sports administered the strength and conditioning program for the Division II college Senior Cactus Bowl All Star game in Kingsville. Today All Sports Speed and Conditioning continues to train athletes to elevate their athletic performance to the next level in all sports.I Am Refocused Podcast Sponsored by D.W. Brooks Funeral Home2950 E. Houston St.San Antonio, TX 78202Email: info@dwbrooksfh.comPhone: 210-223-2045Website: dwbrooksfuneralhome.com

Jared and Bobby discuss Nickelback, Christian Contemporary Music, and the response from the Christian community toward Lauren Daigle. Listen in. Lauren Daigle's Album on Spotify Lauren Daigle's Album on itunes

Jared and Bobby discuss Nickelback, Christian Contemporary Music, and the response from the Christian community toward Lauren Daigle. Listen in. Lauren Daigle's Album on Spotify Lauren Daigle's Album on itunes

John, Greg and Robert discuss the origins of Christian Contemporary Music with industry veteran, Greg Menza.

Today's guest on I Am Refocused Podcast is Josh Hurt!BioJosh Hurt is a native of San Antonio, Texas, and one of its most sought after and recognized singers. He brings an energetic and refreshing sound to music that appeal to the young as well as the seasoned saints. He sang his first solo in church at the age of 7 and since then his love for music has grown and now it is very evident that it’ll always be a part of his life.Undeniably called to musically bridge denominational gaps, Josh carries a burden for uniting believers to worship the Father in spirit and in truth. It is further his desire to inspire and encourage other young men to cast aside the tough guy stereotype and relentlessly pursue the presence of God in worship. Josh also mentors worship leaders of various ages, frequently being called upon to help them bridge the gap in their churches between Traditional Gospel and Christian Contemporary Music sounds. He is often requested to lead Praise and Worship workshops as well as conduct choir workshops.In addition to working on his own long-awaited recording. Josh provides vocal coaching services, has appeared as a featured lead vocalist on projects, including most recently the live recording of Anthony McBeth and the United Praise Chorale (Houston, Texas), and has recorded as well as arranged background vocals for several other projects.Make no mistake about it: Josh Hurt is on the move, and he is not looking back. Since the very first time he heard Kim Burrell’s voice at the COGIC AIM Convention, it was clear to Josh that he wanted to be a singer and inspire others as he was likewise inspired that evening. Josh was later blessed to receive invitations to share his gift as a background vocalist for artists such as Josh Groban and Leandria Johnson. Additional opportunities soon came for him to share the stage with numerous gospel and inspirational artists, such as Fred Hammond, Israel Houghton, Jessica Reedy, Micah Stampley and Youthful Praise.After walking away from what could have been a tragic automobile accident in early 2015. Josh credits God’s hand of deliverance for giving him a new lease on life. With even greater determination than before, he is taking full advantage of each day God gives him to do the will of the Father. https://www.joshhurt.org/https://www.facebook.com/IAmJoshHurt/https://twitter.com/iamjoshhurtHear this podcast on Googleplay, TuneinRadio, iTunes, Spreaker, Youtube, and iHeartradioPodcast weekly broadcast location:Rockafellas Barber Shop (Owner: Rico Rodriguez)1733 Babcock Rd. San Antonio, TX 78229Sponsors:I Am Refocused Podcast Sponsored by River City Donuts San Ant1723 Babock Rd. San Antonio, TX 78229I Am Refocused Podcast Sponsored by Bay Bay McClinton of All Sports Speed and Conditioninghttp://www.allsportsfitness.net/All Sports Speed and Conditioning is the top sports performance training gyms in San Antonio, and has produce many collegiate and professional athletes since opening. All Sports was founded in 1997 by Bremond “Bay Bay” McClinton. All Sports is based out of the beautiful city of San Antonio, TX. Having accomplished his own career in professional sports; starting a company like All Sports was a natural transition for him. Bay Bay is a native of San Antonio, TX. His 100 meter dash in High School at Roosevelt High in San Antonio was not broken until recently. In college Bay Bay played opposite the great future hall of famer, Darrell Green. He went on to sign a professional career with the Houston Oilers, Dallas Cowboys and played 7 years in the European Leagues before returning to his home town to finish his career “San Antonio Texans”. In 2006, his company, All Sports administered the strength and conditioning program for the East vs West Shriners’s college senior bowl. In 2008-09, All Sports administered the strength and conditioning program for the Division II college Senior Cactus Bowl All Star game in Kingsville. Today All Sports Speed and Conditioning continues to train athletes to elevate their athletic performance to the next level in all sports.I Am Refocused Podcast Sponsored by D.W. Brooks Funeral Home2950 E. Houston St.San Antonio, TX 78202Email: info@dwbrooksfh.comPhone: 210-223-2045Website: dwbrooksfuneralhome.comI Am Refocused Podcast Sponsored by Overflowcafe.com Does your website need more traffic? Well visit Overflowcafe.com today! They make websites popular and over 41,000 people use their service to gain more customers. They are winning at business. What about you? Visit Overflowcafe.com Shemaiah is a proud supporter of beyondbeanie.comFor every item purchased we help a child in need. Rock a beyond beanie. Change a life.Use Shemaiah's code for a 25% discount = REED25

Today's guest on I Am Refocused Podcast is Josh Hurt!BioJosh Hurt is a native of San Antonio, Texas, and one of its most sought after and recognized singers. He brings an energetic and refreshing sound to music that appeal to the young as well as the seasoned saints. He sang his first solo in church at the age of 7 and since then his love for music has grown and now it is very evident that it’ll always be a part of his life.Undeniably called to musically bridge denominational gaps, Josh carries a burden for uniting believers to worship the Father in spirit and in truth. It is further his desire to inspire and encourage other young men to cast aside the tough guy stereotype and relentlessly pursue the presence of God in worship. Josh also mentors worship leaders of various ages, frequently being called upon to help them bridge the gap in their churches between Traditional Gospel and Christian Contemporary Music sounds. He is often requested to lead Praise and Worship workshops as well as conduct choir workshops.In addition to working on his own long-awaited recording. Josh provides vocal coaching services, has appeared as a featured lead vocalist on projects, including most recently the live recording of Anthony McBeth and the United Praise Chorale (Houston, Texas), and has recorded as well as arranged background vocals for several other projects.Make no mistake about it: Josh Hurt is on the move, and he is not looking back. Since the very first time he heard Kim Burrell’s voice at the COGIC AIM Convention, it was clear to Josh that he wanted to be a singer and inspire others as he was likewise inspired that evening. Josh was later blessed to receive invitations to share his gift as a background vocalist for artists such as Josh Groban and Leandria Johnson. Additional opportunities soon came for him to share the stage with numerous gospel and inspirational artists, such as Fred Hammond, Israel Houghton, Jessica Reedy, Micah Stampley and Youthful Praise.After walking away from what could have been a tragic automobile accident in early 2015. Josh credits God’s hand of deliverance for giving him a new lease on life. With even greater determination than before, he is taking full advantage of each day God gives him to do the will of the Father. https://www.joshhurt.org/https://www.facebook.com/IAmJoshHurt/https://twitter.com/iamjoshhurtHear this podcast on Googleplay, TuneinRadio, iTunes, Spreaker, Youtube, and iHeartradioPodcast weekly broadcast location:Rockafellas Barber Shop (Owner: Rico Rodriguez)1733 Babcock Rd. San Antonio, TX 78229Sponsors:I Am Refocused Podcast Sponsored by River City Donuts San Ant1723 Babock Rd. San Antonio, TX 78229I Am Refocused Podcast Sponsored by Bay Bay McClinton of All Sports Speed and Conditioninghttp://www.allsportsfitness.net/All Sports Speed and Conditioning is the top sports performance training gyms in San Antonio, and has produce many collegiate and professional athletes since opening. All Sports was founded in 1997 by Bremond “Bay Bay” McClinton. All Sports is based out of the beautiful city of San Antonio, TX. Having accomplished his own career in professional sports; starting a company like All Sports was a natural transition for him. Bay Bay is a native of San Antonio, TX. His 100 meter dash in High School at Roosevelt High in San Antonio was not broken until recently. In college Bay Bay played opposite the great future hall of famer, Darrell Green. He went on to sign a professional career with the Houston Oilers, Dallas Cowboys and played 7 years in the European Leagues before returning to his home town to finish his career “San Antonio Texans”. In 2006, his company, All Sports administered the strength and conditioning program for the East vs West Shriners’s college senior bowl. In 2008-09, All Sports administered the strength and conditioning program for the Division II college Senior Cactus Bowl All Star game in Kingsville. Today All Sports Speed and Conditioning continues to train athletes to elevate their athletic performance to the next level in all sports.I Am Refocused Podcast Sponsored by D.W. Brooks Funeral Home2950 E. Houston St.San Antonio, TX 78202Email: info@dwbrooksfh.comPhone: 210-223-2045Website: dwbrooksfuneralhome.comI Am Refocused Podcast Sponsored by Overflowcafe.com Does your website need more traffic? Well visit Overflowcafe.com today! They make websites popular and over 41,000 people use their service to gain more customers. They are winning at business. What about you? Visit Overflowcafe.com Shemaiah is a proud supporter of beyondbeanie.comFor every item purchased we help a child in need. Rock a beyond beanie. Change a life.Use Shemaiah's code for a 25% discount = REED25

Anthony and I sat down in the green room of the Peoples Bank Theatre in Marietta, OH and had a great conversation.  We were performing there for an event that night, and since we were going to be in the same place at the same time, we decided to show up a couple of hours early so we could record this interview. Anthony's been through it.  We talk about his plans for a pro football career, his time in the Christian Contemporary Music world, and how sharing a music video with someone on Twitter earned him a spot at the blind auditions on The Voice. He's all over the web; you can find him on YouTube, Facebook and ReverbNation.  You can also go straight to the source at www.anthonymossburg.com.  Oh, and head over to his Instagram account, and you can see some of his drawings as well. Songs featured on this episode were Whiskey & Wine, from his Self Titled Album, his new single, "My Drug", and "I Close My Eyes", from 'Crazy', All of which and more you can find on iTunes. So obviously, we weren't in a sound proof studio recording this conversation, so you're going to hear a little creaking floorboards and footsteps above us on the stage.  At one point, even a group of sweet ladies brought in sandwiches for the performers.  They really were great sandwiches. Chicken salad. Yum. Also, full disclosure, I really messed up the levels this time, and the audio isn't going to sound as good as I had hoped.  Live and learn, I'll do better next time.  Thanks for your patience with me.. I' still pretty new at this! I'm sure that you'll forget about it as soon as you hear Anthony telling his story.  It's a good one. As always, please subscribe on iTunes or wherever you listen to your podcasts, and let me know what you think at @FITKPod on Facebook on Twitter! Thanks! dh

Chuck Girard - Chuck truly is among one of the very first to start the Jesus people music movement. He is a pioneer in Christian Contemporary Music. He was the founding member of the group, "Love Song". He became a solo artist in 1975. A side note of interest, his daughter Alisa Girard Childers was the founding member of Zoegirl, a CCM group that received a Dove Award and had a string of hit singles.ATN Website - http://www.atnworldnews.com/ATN News Blog - http://leahtillock.blogspot.com/ATN Podcast - http://www.blogtalkradio.com/atn-world-news-podcast/ATN itunes - https://itunes.apple.com/gm/podcast/atn-world-news-podcast-blog/id664392277ATN - Twitter - https://twitter.com/LeahTillockATN Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/leah.tillockATN Google+ - https://plus.google.com/u/0/109310452573499288035ATN You Tube - https://www.youtube.com/user/ATNBROADCASTING/videosUnwind Game - http://unwindgame.com/

Chuck Girard - Chuck truly is among one of the very first to start the Jesus people music movement. He is a pioneer in Christian Contemporary Music. He was the founding member of the group, "Love Song". He became a solo artist in 1975. A side note of interest, his daughter Alisa Girard Childers was the founding member of Zoegirl, a CCM group that received a Dove Award and had a string of hit singles.ATN Website - http://www.atnworldnews.com/ATN News Blog - http://leahtillock.blogspot.com/ATN Podcast - http://www.blogtalkradio.com/atn-world-news-podcast/ATN itunes - https://itunes.apple.com/gm/podcast/atn-world-news-podcast-blog/id664392277ATN - Twitter - https://twitter.com/LeahTillockATN Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/leah.tillockATN Google+ - https://plus.google.com/u/0/109310452573499288035ATN You Tube - https://www.youtube.com/user/ATNBROADCASTING/videosUnwind Game - http://unwindgame.com/

thetoyboxstudio.com What do Dave Grohl and Wynonna Judd have in common? Find out as I talk with Peter King about listening with the heart to music. Peter shares insight into fear, failure, and repeated success while making records whether tracking or mixing. Peter King has many gold records to his name as a producer, songwriter, keyboardist, and engineer. He moved to Nashville from Australia to create the studio Tone Cafe in Berry Hill. Through his eclectic career he has made many records in the Christian Contemporary Music genre most notably with Hillsong. However his work spans a wide spectrum of artists from the country music of Wynonna Judd, to the the heavy heavy sound of The Valley, to the art rock of Mute Math and pop sound of The Newsboys. He creates big mixes that beautifully highlight the singer while leaving space and detail for the band whether acoustic and folky or electric and funky. Learn more about Peter at: Tone Cafe Some of the tools that Peter talked about: Chandler Limited Little Devil Comressor Purple MC77 Univeral Audio LA2A

Going to the Army us a Podcast of Salvation Army music that began in July 2013 and has, since then, reached people all over the world! This is a special selection of music old and new to celebrate Christmas 2013. ********************************************************************************** Christmas Joy   -   Erik Leidzen's march is a perennial favourite and is, surely, played several times each Christmas by almost every SA Band. Featuring Joy to the World, Jingle Bells and Love and Joy Come To You I doubt many bandsmen need to even look at the notes! This recording is from 1986 and was recorded by Southport Citadel Band Noel   -   Joy Webb wrote this song in the 1960s and it has retained its popularity ever since in the Singing Company repertoire. This was only released as a single (45RPM) and was not on any of the Sunbury Junior Singers LPs. The Infant King  -  Based on an old Basque Noel and originally harmonised by Cesar Franck this beautiful carol is often featured, as it is here, a capella (unaccompanied) and sung by the ISS The Joy Of Christmas  - Robert Redhead's suite was popular for many years after its publication in the early 1970s but, in recent years, just the middle section (a glorious arrangement of O Little Town of Bethlehem) seems to be played anything like regularly. Sandwiching that arrangement we hear the lesser known 'Seven Joys Of Mary' and 'Past Three O'Clock' Welcome to the World  -  This is from the Musical/Song Cycle 'Gethsemane' which I wrote with Fr Martin Morgan and Juno Hollyhock for The Church of the Ascension in Portsmouth. Recorded for my Christmas CD "My Christmas Wish" I share the vocals with my sister Ruth Bell, formerly of the ISS. The whole CD is available on a 'PAY WHAT YOU LIKE' Digital Download this December. Make your donation via PayPal to marc@harrymusic.co.uk and you will receive a link to download the tracks as mp3 or full quality FLAC files. Comfort and Joy  - My good friend Dr Martyn Thomas wrote this piece for Portsmouth Citadel Band while we were both members in the early 1990s. Based on God Rest ye Merry Gentlemen this crowd-pleasing item calls for some virtuoso cornet and euphonium playing! Ding Dong/Stars are Shining - My father, Major Ken Harry, collected the SA 78s all his life and always wanted to have them on cassette or CD but it was only after he was Promoted To Glory that computer technology developed to make this properly possible - especially as I soon learned how to remove so much of the crackle and hiss that made the original discs so hard to listen to! I first transferred all the SA 78s to CD some years ago and have now done many of them more than once. This recording was made by The London Girl Singers in the mid 1950s.   The Little King Jesus - The Joystrings led the way for Christian Contemporary Music in the 1960s with their singles even appearing in the mainstream pop charts. Although both the groups' LPs had a Christmas theme several other Christmas songs only appeared on singles. This song, however, features on the LP 'Well Seasoned'. A Carol Fantasy -  Eric Ball's piece  was published in 1966 and it is pleasing to hear so many of the master composer's exquisite touches in this much under-valued work, recorded here by the ISB on the 1974 collection "The Christmas Festival in Brass"   The Holly and the Ivy - Another lovely Joy Webb arrangement for the Sunbury Junior Singers of the traditional carol. Glory to God in the Highest - I met Col. Bram Thornett many times in my younger life, usually associated with his concertina, of course! Then - when my parents moved to Felixstowe to be the Corps Officers there - Bram was a retired officer soldiering at the corps. It soon became my privilege to be Bram's piano accompanist when he played concertina solos at various corps, over 60s clubs and rallies. One of Bram's sons is a regular listener to the Podcast and I'm glad to include something VERY traditionally 'Old Army' in this Playlist. Praise Ye The Lord - While in a 'historic' mode 'Praise Ye the Lord' is the Army's version of the popular 'Hail, Smiling Morn' - a tune always looked forward to in carolling sessions (the triplet quavers warm the fingers up!) and sung here by the ISS once again. Nev's Carol Medley - From the old to the newer! Neville Raine originates from Sunderland in the North East but has lived for many years in Leeds. I have worked with many guitarists over the past 30 years but none better than Nev, who I had the privilege of playing and singing alongside in Rock Group 'The Big Picture'. This Carol Medley was, I believe, assembled for a Corps Carol Service at Morley Corps and I found it recently in my collection and deemed it a 'must share'! O Little Town - What we in the UK call 'the American version' of this famous carol is still heard less often here than the more familiar 'Forest Green' tune. This beautiful arrangement by Col Norman Bearcroft comes from the long-forgotten ISS LP 'Christmas Greetings' that I only recently transferred to my computer and is well-worth a listen! Good Christian Men Rejoice - Quite possibly the strangest Salvation Army related recording I can think of was the collaboration between the popular Cockney duo 'Chas & Dave' with the Cambridge Heath Band back in 1986. Released on the secular Telstar label this recording was advertised widely on TV at the time and both album and a single got into the charts! Chas & Dave may not be every Salvationist's 'cup of rosie lea' but I was reminded of this album just this week when the duo headlined the 'Royal Variety Show 2013'. While Shepherds Watched - It was a pleasure to work with Norwich Citadel Band and massed singers from the Norfolk area on a recording 'Joy To The World' a few years ago, providing arrangements for the singers, keyboard additions to various pieces and incidental music for Christmas bible readings. The CD was the first release that could be purchased with or without the singing and reading - so any other corps without a band would be able to host a full carol service using the 'accompaniment' version of the disc. This was my arrangement of the popular carol. The Festive Season - Morley Calvert's Christmas suite has been enjoyed for many years by Army audiences and it is now a popular item on contesting bands' Christmas programmes as well. I'm sure many former Army bandsmen have memories of their Army service re-awakened when they play such pieces. I pray their love for Jesus is also rekindled at such times...and I'm sure it often is... Christmas Can Be Every Day - The second offering from The Joystrings here - and a song that has managed to retain some popularity over the years. Christmas can be every day if we have the love of Jesus in our hearts. A Starry Night -  Aptly following The Joystrings we hear Joy Webb's 'A Starry Night'. This song is one of the Army's most successful 'exports' in recent years and is sung by children in schools all over the world every Christmas. I remember playing it at a football stadium a couple of years ago at a 'Faith in Football' carol service and, as the band played, a whole grandstand full of children spontaneously joined in and sang! What a great experience that was! Star Of Bethlehem - Salvacosta are a vocal ensemble who need little introduction to Salvationists in the UK. Their new CD for Christmas 2013 is called 'The Christmas Collection' and I am delighted that Darren Bartlett has asked me to include a song from this brand new recording here. The group (which, incidentally, also features my sister Ruth and my son Lewis) have a new album out at the moment that is successfully raising money for the BBC Children in Need appeal and I would encourage you all to add this excellent collection of Christmas Music to your collections by clicking here to see how to purchase it! The Carollers - Finishing off this Christmas selection of music is another of the great SA Christmas marches - 1953's 'The Carollers' by Richard Holz featured Good King Wenceslas, The Holly and the Ivy and God Rest ye Merry, Gentlemen. The vast majority of the recordings used here are, as always on "Going to the Army!" unavailable to purchase - mostly being long 'out of print'. However, almost all new Salvation Army recordings are available from World Of Brass and/or SP&S. PLEASE support music-making in the SA today by visiting one of these sites. A VERY Happy Christmas to all listeners. God Bless You all. Marc 

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