Podcast appearances and mentions of john j thompson

Welcome to our favorite episode of the year and a UTR tradition. Now, for the 16th consecutive year, we present to you an audio countdown of the Top 11 Gourmet Albums of the Year! And for the first time ever on the GMP, Dave is joined by guest co-host Jessica Morris!— TRACK LIST FOR EP.107 —Break The Mold – The Other Thomas [from ‘The Other Thomas']Determination – Ruth Naomi Floyd [from ‘Catto']Giving Up – Sarah Kroger [from ‘A New Reality'] Knocking on Exits – MoonBride [from ‘Insomnie']Turtle In A Chinese Food Box – Charlie Peacock [from ‘Every Kind of Uh-Oh']Thread The Needle – Sixpence None The Richer [from ‘Rosemary Hill']Where The Sidewalk Ends – Jon Foreman [from ‘Bloom']Still Here – Gileah Taylor [from ‘Slow Parade']Narrow Road – Chris Renzema [from ‘Manna']My Regret Is A Pit – John Van Desuen [from ‘Anthem Sprinter']My Promised Land – Josiah Queen [from ‘Prodigal']— CREDITS —Host/Producer – Dave TroutCo-host - Jessica MorrisThe Between You & Me Podcast - https://betweenyouandmepod.comSPONSOR: Ross King's “Tools Not Rules” – https://rosskingmusic.com/Special Thanks to the UTR Critics' Panel: Kevin Davis, John J Thompson, Hannah Herron, Garret Godfrey, Josh Balogh, Jessica Morris, Larry Stephan, Justus Stout, Mick Haupt, & Dave Trout.Top 11 Gourmet Albums of 2024 full article – https://utrmedia.org/t11ga24/2024 Honorable Mentions full article – https://utrmedia.org/hm24/Contest for Rock and Roll Vinyl clock – https://utrmedia.org/winclock/Email: gourmetmusicpodcast@gmail.comAll Songs are used with permission or under fair use provisions(c) 2025 UTR Media. All Rights Reserved. A 501(c)(3) non-profit org - info at https://utrmedia.org

True Tunes Podcast host John J. Thompson recently celebrated the "soft-release" of his new novel, "The Ballad of the Lost Dogs of East Nashville," with live events at Vinyl Tap in East Nashville and The Wheaton Public Library in the Chicago area. This special edition features clips from both events as JJT takes questions from Fr. Preston Sharpe of Sacrament Church (and guests) in Nashville, and Jeff Elbel (Chicago Sun-Times, Illinois Entertainer) in Wheaton.  The episode also features a chapter from the fully produced audiobook and a bit of the original song "Sweet Marianne" by JJT featuring Phil Keaggy and Jeff Taylor.  The book is available in print, digital, and audio form at most East Nashville record stores and bookstores and at LostPerros.com.  For more info, full show notes, and photos from these events, visit TrueTunes.com/BalladLive

            6-time Grammy winner Russ Taff's voice has defined the emotional potential of Gospel music for over half a century. His perfectly raspy tenor transcends genre and era, first as the lead vocalist for Gospel legends The Imperials, then as a phenomenally successful solo artist. That legacy now takes on a whole new depth as Taff unveils Cover Story, a collection of rock, soul, and Americana songs that resonate deeply with the struggles he has privately endured throughout his life onstage. Longtime fans may be surprised to find the Gospel singer interpreting tunes by The National, Prince, Blind Willie Johnson, Bob Dylan, U2, Duran Duran, Bill Withers, Paul Simon, and others. However, students of Roots Gospel, Americana, Soul, and Blues will immediately see the thread. These are songs of spiritual survival. (Don't miss executive producer Steve Taylor's Kickstarter campaign to release the project on vinyl and raise funds to promote it to a wide audience.)               In a surprising – and risky – move for a Gospel singer, Taff decided to go public with his long struggle with addiction, recovery, relapse, and ultimate inner healing via the revealing 2018 documentary Russ Taff: I Still Believe. Instead of ending his career singing in churches and at Bill Gaither's Homecoming events, audiences responded with deep appreciation for his candor and humility. A recent conversation on the recovery-themed Soft White Underbelly YouTube channel is currently generating similar enthusiasm. Taff, now 18 years sober and free of the need to hide anything, is more excited than ever to share music – and his story – with audiences around the country and the world.         Taylor, (the artist, professor, songwriter, producer, and filmmaker connected to projects by Sixpence None The Richer, Newsboys, Chevelle, and others) had pulled his critically acclaimed but ill-fated mainstream rock band Chagall Guevara (MCA) together for a one-time reunion show at Nashville's historic Ryman Auditorium. A special post-show afterparty at Jack White's Blue Room included an on-stage jam with several musical luminaries, including Taff (who had worked with Chagall members Lynn Nichols and Dave Perkins on several projects.) Taff's impromptu jam on Charlie Peacock's “Down In The Lowlands” thrilled the small crowd. Hearing Taff slay those songs, Taylor remembered an idea his longtime friend, bandmate, and musical collaborator John Mark Painter had suggested much earlier. What if they took their old friend into a recording studio with a slate of great songs and captured that raw, guttural energy and emotional honesty? They have now done just that. We are thrilled to sit down with Taff, Taylor, and Painter on this very special episode of the podcast, and to give our audience a first listen to Cover Story.   BACK the Kickstarter Campaign HERE (closes September 9th, 2024)   For the full list of songs, links, and a video of the infamous "Down In The Lowlands" jam at Jack White's Blue room, see the full Show Notes at TrueTunes.com/Russ   Get all of the info about host John J Thompson's new novel “The Ballad of the Lost Dogs of East Nashville” at TrueTunes.com/ballad.     If you want to support the show, please join our Patreon community or drop us a one-time tip and check out our NEW MERCH!  

Dr. Leah Payne, author of the new book God Gave Rock and Roll To You, joins us to talk about the roots - and fruits - of the contemporary Christian music subculture. From the Pentecostal and Holiness movements of a century ago to the January 6th riots, Payne and host John J. Thompson wrangle with the odd and sometimes troubling history of the scene. You'll hear an amazing collection of historic and contemporary song clips along the way. Find the full show notes at TrueTunes.com/GodGaveRock. If you want to support the show, please join our Patreon community or drop us a one-time tip and check out our NEW MERCH!

This one is a delight to produce... our favorite UTR tradition. Now, for the 15th consecutive year, we present to you an audio countdown of the Top 11 Gourmet Albums of the Year! -- TRACK LIST FOR EP.96 --Everything Belongs - Cory Asbury [from 'Pioneer']Be Kind - Jason Gray [from 'Land of the Living']When You Forgive Someone - Needtobreathe [from 'Caves']Someday This Will All Make Sense - Dave Barnes [from 'Featherbrained Wealth Motel']Not Giving Up On You - Chris Renzema [from 'Manna Pt. 1']Trying to Survive - Colony House [from 'The Cannonballers']If We Run - Mike Mains & the Branches [from 'Memory Unfixed']You're All I'll Take With Me - Lauren Daigle [from 'Lauren Daigle']Two Kinds - The Arcadian Wild [from 'Welcome']Desert - Candace Coker [from 'Bare and Bones']If I Could - Tina Boonstra [from 'Circle Back, Start Again]-- CREDITS --Host/Producer - Dave TroutSPONSOR: Ross King's "Tools Not Rules" - https://rosskingmusic.com/utr25Special Thanks to the UTR Critics' Panel: Kevin Davis, John J Thompson, Russ Breimeier, Jessica Morris, Garret Godfrey, Josh Balogh, Larry Stephan, Justus Stout, & Mick Haupt.Top 11 Gourmet Albums of 2023 full article - https://utrmedia.org/t11ga232023 Honorable Mentions full article - https://utrmedia.org/hm23Contest for 'Every Moment Holy' set - https://utrmedia.org/winemhBest Gourmet Music Videos of 2023 - https://utrmedia.org/videos23Heart, Soul, & Mind Playlist - https://utrmedia.org/hsm22Email: gourmetmusicpodcast@gmail.comAll Songs are used with permission or under fair use provisions(c) 2024 UTR Media. All Rights Reserved. A 501(c)(3) non-profit org - info at https://utrmedia.org

In this bonus episode Leah and Andrew interview Jim Cooper, the composer who wrote and recorded the original score for Rock That Doesn't Roll. He talks about growing up in the DC area, getting obsessed with Fugazi and Dischord Records, then throwing away all his secular music. The full hour-long interview is at our Patreon. The conversation goes on to talk about abandoning a theology major at Wheaton College for music, getting support from John J Thompson and True Tunes, performing at Cornerstone and eating humble pie after opening for Wilco. Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/RTDR Some of Jim's music: https://infomercialusa.bandcamp.com/ https://detholz.bandcamp.com/ https://tyme.bandcamp.com/album/someday-in-the-ancient-future Andrew references Ian MacKaye's Episcopalian upbringing in the discussion. Read more about that here: https://wamu.org/story/14/10/17/the_unlikely_bond_between_a_dc_church_and_the_punk_music_scene/

Mylon LeFevre was an award-winning, genre-defining, trailblazing artist and songwriter who had a song cut by Elvis when he was just a teen, got kicked out of his family's legendary Souther Gospel band for wearing his sideburns too long, and released on the earliest and most significant Gospel Rock albums ever ("We Believe" circa 1970.) He went on to work with a Golden Rolodex full of mainstream rock royalty in the 70s, including George Harrison, Eric Clapton, The Who, and many others, before turning his life around in 1980 and channeling all of his creativity and passion into the production of Christian rock and pop music.  Mylon passed away on September 8th, 2023. True Tunes' John J Thompson spoke to him a couple of years ago, and now, for the first time, that conversation is being made available. For the full list of music used on this episode, visit TrueTunes.com/mylon   If you want to support the show, please join our Patreon community or drop us a one-time tip and check out our NEW MERCH!

This 45RPM episode opens the True Tunes Vault and finds a conversation host John J. Thompson had with friend, fan, and artist manager Nick Barre about U2's initially shocking album, Achtung Baby, 30 years after its original release. With the band back in the news - both for Bono's stunning new memoir Surrender and their corresponding collection of reimagined older songs - and the announcement of their Las Vegas homage to their 30-year-old re-birth - it seemed a good time to revisit this reflection.    Full Show Notes available at TrueTunes.com/Achtung   If you want to support the show, please join our Patreon community or drop us a one-time tip and check out our NEW MERCH!

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.

True Tunes host John J. Thompson recently traveled to Cleveland, TN, to speak at a festival in honor of Rev. Howard Finster – the enigmatic painter, pastor, and musician who first came to international prominence when his art was used on album covers by Talking Heads, R.E.M., and Adam Again, and is considered by some to be the father of contemporary folk art. Painter and woodcut printmaker Kreg Yingst, whose art has graced recent album projects by Vigilantes of Love and others, presented at the festival as well and joined John for a conversation. Plus, we crank up the Jukebox to check out one of the most prolific and accomplished outsider musicians of the last three decades; John Darnielle and his band, The Mountain Goats.   The full music list, our special Spotify Mix and more for this episode are available on the SHOW NOTES page at TrueTunes.com/Outsiders2   If you would like to support the show, please consider joining our Patreon community or dropping us a one-time tip and check out our NEW MERCH!

Drew Holcomb is one of the most successful – and innovative – independent singer-songwriters working today. His rootsy, unadorned style has filled theaters and halls around the country, driven several singles up the Americana chart, seen some major placements in prominent films, television shows, and ad campaigns, and earned him a devoted fan base. Moon River, the festival he originally founded in Memphis, now draws tens of thousands of fans to Chattanooga, Tennessee, each September and has hosted Brandi Carlile, The National, Wilco, Dawes, Leon Bridges, Lord Huron, Allison Russell, Jason Isbell, The Avett Brothers, and so many more. So when True Tunes' John J. Thompson was trying to choose a special guest to speak to the final gathering of his first class as a teacher at Lipscomb University's School of Music, he thought of Drew. Fortunately for him, his co-teacher (and boss) Platinum selling and Grammy Award-winning producer Brown Bannister happens to be Drew's father-in-law.   On this extraordinary episode of the podcast, Drew Holcomb comes to class! JJT is joined by eight students as guest interviewers, each bringing one excellent question, and Mr. Holcomb offers a world of wisdom, wit, humor, and inspiration. We hear about everything from his earliest days as a struggling artist to last fall's disastrous Moon River rain-out. We hear about making music with a spouse, managing a band with friends, learning how (and when) to co-write, his biggest mistake, and much more. Throughout the conversation, we also hear clips from a slew of rare tracks by Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors, and other friends and comrades.   Says the host: "I am thrilled to be kicking off my new position as the Director of Music Industry Studies at Lipscomb University's College of Entertainment and the Arts with this special glimpse into the creative and strategic conversations we are having with the next generation of artists, songwriters, and industry leaders. Drew was an amazing guest; this show is a gold mine of artist development wisdom. Thanks, Drew - and Brown - and to the students for bringing such excellent questions!" (JJT)    If you would like to support the show, please consider joining our Patreon community or dropping us a one-time tip and check out our NEW MERCH!  

If you think True Tunes host and founder John J. Thompson is objective about music - merely a dispassionate observer or fact-gathering journalist... think again. "Before I wrote about music," he admits, "before I worked in the industry at all - before I promoted concerts or started True Tunes back in the 80s - I was a kid with a guitar, bad hair, and way more confidence than talent. Inspired by heroes like T Bone Burnett, Steve Taylor, Bob Dylan, Bono, Mark Heard, Bruce Cockburn, The 77s, and all of the bands Terry Scott Taylor was in, I knew I had to make music. Everything I have done since then has flowed from this original inspiration. I am definitely biased about this stuff."  And despite how busy he has been helping other people with their projects, It's been a long time since Thompson has released new music of his own. With the release of a new double single: "Ghost In The Needle" / "Not OK At All"  that time has come and he is ready to show his hand. In this special "extended" 45RPM episode, JJT is joined by his wife - and longsuffering Wayside bandmate - Michelle Lynn Thompson to discuss their new songs in particular and their somewhat complicated creative relationship in general. Elsewhere in the show, he sits down with producer Matt Goldman, famous for his work with Underoath, The Chariot, Luxury, and others, to talk about the production process.  Full Show Notes are available at TrueTunes.com/Wayside45 and all of the band's available music can be found at TheWaysideStore.com.    If you would like to support the show, please consider joining our Patreon community or dropping us a one-time tip and check out our NEW MERCH!    

Few artists have committed to the ethic of apocalyptic – even gothic – Americana as completely as Colorado's David Eugene Edwards. From his early work with The Denver Gentlemen and 16 Horsepower to the last two decades of material he has offered via Wovenhand, Edwards practically haunts every stage, and album, with spirits that are simultaneously spectral and Biblical. On this episode of the True Tunes Podcast, John J. Thompson sits down with Edwards in front of a live audience at the Audiofeed Festival in Champaign, Illinois to talk about his origins, his musical concepts, and his mystical perspectives on everything from the nature of art and humanity to the essence of spirituality and redemption. Then we crank up the jukebox to hear some other seminal apocalyptic music – and consider the value and purpose of provocative art in general. What is it that is being hidden, revealed, discovered, or avoided, when we drop the needle these days?   Full Show Notes and a special Apocalypse Rocks Playlist are available HERE or at TrueTunes.com/Wovenhand   The True Tunes Podcast is sponsored by VisionTrust.org. Help us change the world one child at a time by sponsoring a child today. Visit VisionTrust.org/TrueTunes for more information. If you would like to support the show, please consider joining our Patreon community or dropping us a one-time tip and check out our NEW MERCH!

The musical highways and byways of this great land are littered with the bedazzled corpses of countless, failed, one-shot rock bands. How many of them, though, would be able to enlist the support of thousands of fans three decades after their demise and raise over $140,000 to mix and master a long-lost live recording – and – release a new studio album – and – celebrate it all with a blistering live show at none other than Music City's hallowed Ryman Auditorium? That's what Nashville's Chagall Guevara just did. True Tunes' John J. Thompson was invited to the band's secret Music City rehearsal lair for an extended conversation about everything from their origin in the late 80s to their unlikely resurrection during a global pandemic. Steve Taylor, Dave Perkins, Mike Mead, and Lynn Nichols are our guests on this episode of the True Tunes Podcast as we contemplate Halcyon Days, memory, and just how amazing “failure” can sound in the right hands. On the Jukebox, we take a listen to Taylor's long-lost Squint Entertainment label and how he channeled his artistic frustration and lessons learned into an artist development story that launched one of the biggest global hits of the 90s; (Sixpence None The Richer's “Kiss Me,”) as well as Burlap To Cashmere, LA Symphony, Chevelle, and more. (Full music list and more can be found on the SHOW NOTES PAGE at TrueTunes.com/halcyon.)  The True Tunes Podcast is sponsored by VisionTrust.org. Help us change the world one child at a time by sponsoring a child today. Visit VisionTrust.org/TrueTunes for more information. If you would like to support the show, please consider joining our Patreon community or dropping us a one-time tip and check out our NEW MERCH!

The original Woodstock Festival happened once. The Cornerstone Festival, however, gathered an unlikely and diverse group of rock and rollers from around the world to two different pieces of land 29 years in a row. Even as the so-called “Jesus Movement,” of the late 60s, and its' fascinating musical soundtrack, transformed throughout the 80s into more of a subculture than a counterculture, and "Contemporary Christian Music" became more mainstream, Cornerstone kept the fire of revolution burning. With a radical lineup – both musically and educationally – this event was unique in the world. It was responsible for launching several artists not only into the thriving underground, but to mainstream rock, alternative, and metal success as well.   The final Cornerstone Festival happened in July of 2012 and on this special edition of the True Tunes Podcast we revisit the event both through archival interviews and performance audio, and newly recorded interviews with some of the festival's founders. We hear from some of our listeners about the ways Cornerstone impacted them, and co-producer Bruce A. Brown even interviews our host, John J. Thompson, for his perspective. True Tunes traces its roots directly to this incendiary event – when John was just a 13-year-old kid watching The 77s, Rez Band, and others in a field outside of Chicago. We'll hear that story and a lot more.   If you were ever at Cornerstone, you know. If not – take a listen and hear about one of the most unlikely, insane, wonderful, and influential events few people have ever heard of. We'll also ponder what we miss most about it ten years later – and what, if anything, we might do about that.   Music list and more are available on the Show Notes Page for this episode at TrueTunes.com/CstoneRemembered   The True Tunes Podcast is sponsored by VisionTrust.org. Help us change the world for one child at a time by sponsoring a child today. Visit VisionTrust.org/TrueTunes for more information. If you would like to support the show, please consider joining our Patreon community or dropping us a one-time tip and check out our SWAG STORE.  

Voices In My Head (The Rick Lee James Podcast) Episode 467 The Jesus Music with John J. Thompson On this episode I'm joined by John J Thompson, former Associate Dean of Trevecca Nazarene University's School of Music in Nashville, Tennessee. He's a speaker, producer, author, artist, and the founder of the podcast “True Tunes.” He is an expert on all things Contemporary Christian Music (CCM). As a consultant and historian he was interviewed for the new documentary “The Jesus Music Film”, which is now steaming on Hulu. “The Jesus Music” interviews some of Christian music's most recognizable stars, including Amy Grant, TobyMac, Kirk Franklin, Michael W. Smith, Michael Tait, Lauren Daigle and more. The film retells a nostalgic history of “Jesus music” — which would later be called contemporary Christian music.  “The Jesus Music” offers an insight to the lives and careers of some of Christian music's most talented creators while legitimately criticizing churches for their lack of support and discussing the problem of racial segregation in Christian music.  I invited John to have a visit on the podcast today to dive deeper into the conversation that Film initiates. Web Links for John J Thompson: Bio: https://truetunes.com/john-j-thompson-bio/ True Tunes: https://truetunes.com/ Books: https://amzn.to/3jzKp9L The Jesus Music Film: https://www.lionsgate.com/movies/the-jesus-music Ukraine Relief Below are some trusted organizations that you can partner with to meet needs of refugees from Ukraine and around the world. Fred Heumann's Article in Christianity Today: https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2022/february-web-only/ukrainian-christians-church-worship-songs-war-and-peace.html Serve Ukraine Web Link: https://actintl.givingfuel.com/serveukraine Nazarene Compassion FB: https://www.facebook.com/nazcompassion Caritas does great work in Crisis: https://www.caritas.org/2022/02/carit... Mercy Corps is fantastic: https://www.mercycorps.org/blog/human... A local Ukrainian non profit that has been serving traumatized children for years: https://voices.org.ua/en/ Alliance for a New Immigration Consensus Tell your Senators you support meaningful bipartisan immigration reform  Urge President Biden Not to Leave Behind Persecuted Afghans  Project Alpha  Afghan Advocacy Resources  Protecting Ukrainian Refugees  https://alinoorani.org/ Rick Lee James Official Web Site https://www.RickLeeJames.com Shine A Light In The Darkness - The Latest Single From Rick Lee James  Get The Single: https://rickleejames.hearnow.com/shine-a-light-in-the-darkness Music Video: Rick Lee James Playlist on Spotify: https://t.co/S7nCRl0xqa Just for fun Sign Petition For Weird Al Yankovic Super Bowl Halftime Show  https://chng.it/FgrK2kFZ

Voices In My Head (The Rick Lee James Podcast) Episode 467 The Jesus Music with John J. ThompsonOn this episode I'm joined by John J Thompson, former Associate Dean of Trevecca Nazarene University's School of Music in Nashville, Tennessee. He's a speaker, producer, author, artist, and the founder of the podcast “True Tunes.” He is an expert on all things Contemporary Christian Music (CCM). As a consultant and historian he was interviewed for the new documentary “The Jesus Music Film”, which is now steaming on Hulu.“The Jesus Music” interviews some of Christian music's most recognizable stars, including Amy Grant, TobyMac, Kirk Franklin, Michael W. Smith, Michael Tait, Lauren Daigle and more. The film retells a nostalgic history of “Jesus music” — which would later be called contemporary Christian music. “The Jesus Music” offers an insight to the lives and careers of some of Christian music's most talented creators while legitimately criticizing churches for their lack of support and discussing the problem of racial segregation in Christian music. I invited John to have a visit on the podcast today to dive deeper into the conversation that Film initiates.Web Links for John J Thompson:Bio: https://truetunes.com/john-j-thompson-bio/True Tunes: https://truetunes.com/Books: https://amzn.to/3jzKp9LThe Jesus Music Film: https://www.lionsgate.com/movies/the-jesus-musicUkraine ReliefBelow are some trusted organizations that you can partner with to meet needs of refugees from Ukraine and around the world.Fred Heumann's Article in Christianity Today: https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2022/february-web-only/ukrainian-christians-church-worship-songs-war-and-peace.htmlServe Ukraine Web Link: https://actintl.givingfuel.com/serveukraineNazarene Compassion FB: https://www.facebook.com/nazcompassionCaritas does great work in Crisis: https://www.caritas.org/2022/02/carit...Mercy Corps is fantastic: https://www.mercycorps.org/blog/human...A local Ukrainian non profit that has been serving traumatized children for years: https://voices.org.ua/en/Alliance for a New Immigration ConsensusTell your Senators you support meaningful bipartisan immigration reform Urge President Biden Not to Leave Behind Persecuted Afghans Project Alpha Afghan Advocacy Resources Protecting Ukrainian Refugees https://alinoorani.org/Rick Lee James Official Web Sitehttps://www.RickLeeJames.comShine A Light In The Darkness - The Latest Single From Rick Lee James Get The Single: https://rickleejames.hearnow.com/shine-a-light-in-the-darknessMusic Video:Rick Lee James Playlist on Spotify:https://t.co/S7nCRl0xqaJust for funSign Petition For Weird Al Yankovic Super Bowl Halftime Show https://chng.it/FgrK2kFZ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rickleejames.substack.com/subscribe

For a number of years, my favorite event in the country was The Festival of Faith and Music in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The festival host, a gentleman named Ken Hefner would stand up in front of headlining artists' audiences and challenge those audiences to be as prepared for the show, as the band that we were about to see. He would say, "That you would expect this band to have brought their A-game with regard to performance. I'm asking you if you brought your A-game with regards to listening." Stephen Covey, who's the writer of the book, Seven Habits of Highly Effective People is quoted as saying that most people do not listen with the intent to understand they listen with the intent to reply. You've been in those conversations when the person listening to you is really just paying attention so that they can say what they've already planned on saying, along with people like Ken Hefner, John J. Thompson has spent the lion's share of his career trying to and coaching people to listen differently. Beyond trying to simply understand, much less reply. John J. Thompson believes that listening can be and most of the time is a transformative experience. I got to catch up with John at the White Owl festival just outside of Nashville, Tennessee not too long ago, and I really enjoyed our conversation. I think you will too.Check it out.

We are spotlighting the 50+ year career of Gospel Music Hall of Famer Randy Stonehill, including a conversation with industry veterans Chris Hauser and John J. Thompson.  We also unearth a nearly one-decade-old interview we did with Randy that's never been heard before. ------ TRACK LIST FOR EP.45 ----- * I Thirst For You - Randy Stonehill * Keep Me Runnin' - Randy Stonehill * King of Hearts - Sixpence None The Richer * Puppet Strings - Fleming & John * The Dying Breed - Randy Stonehill * Rachel Delevoryas - Randy Stonehill * Spirit Walk [LIVE] - Randy Stonehill ---------- CREDITS ---------- * Host/Producer - Dave Trout * Randy Stonehill's website - https://randystonehill.com * SPONSOR1: Amazon Smile [submit "UTR Media"] - https://smile.amazon.com * SPONSOR2: Jason Lee McKinney Band - https://is.gd/jlmbsp * Randy Stonehill 2022 Tribute Album - https://is.gd/rstributebc * UTR Review of "There's A Rainbow Somewhere" - https://utrmedia.org/rstribure * Thanks to VIP guests Chris Hauser, John J. Thompson, & Randy Stonehill * Special Thanks to Conference Point Center in Williams Bay, WI * Email: greenroomdoorpodcast@gmail.com (c) 2022 UTR Media. All Rights Reserved. A 501(c)(3) non-profit org - info at https://utrmedia.org

On our second episode of the new short-form TrueTunes@45RPM show, we bring you MORE Bruce Cockburn! Host John J. Thompson and singer/songwriter Chris Taylor continue their dive into 2 more favorites from Bruce: "Loner" and "Gospel of Bondage." For more info visit TrueTunes.com. Thanks to our sponsors at VisionTrust.org. You can support this show by joining our group of patrons at Patreon.com/truetunes or dropping us a tip via PayPal.  (Believe it or not, there was even MORE to this conversation, which has been sent to our Patreon backers separately.)  Don't miss the full show, and keep spreading the word! 

We are beyond thrilled to welcome one of the most essential artists of the last half-century to the True Tunes Podcast. Bruce Cockburn has written over 350 songs and released 30 studio or live albums since 1970, and four different compilations. 22 of his albums have been certified either Gold or Platinum in Canada. He has received 13 Juno Awards, is in the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame, and in 2001 he was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame at a ceremony that included testimonials by Midnight Oil's Peter Garrett, Margo Timmins of Cowboy Junkies, and Bono. He holds multiple honorary Doctorate degrees – and continues to write and record. He recently released a 30-song collection of his singles called – simply – Bruce Cockburn's Greatest Hits 1970 – 2020. This wide-ranging conversation, presented in context with many of his most beloved songs, covers everything from his roots in the 60s to his most recent projects. Cockburn and host John J. Thompson contemplate the significant influence spirituality plays in the music, how Bruce formed as a songwriter, and more. On the Jukebox segment, Thompson is joined by singer-songwriter Chris Taylor to explore some of their favorite Cockburn songs that were not necessarily “hits.” The True Tunes Podcast is sponsored by VisionTrust.org. Help us change the world for one child at a time by sponsoring today. Visit VisionTrust.org/TrueTunes for more information. If you would like to support the show, please consider joining our Patreon community or dropping us a one-time tip and check out our SWAG STORE. You can also find our 50-song COCKBURN JUKEBOX mix here. Full music list and other links and info can be found on the SHOW NOTES PAGE at TrueTunes.com.   

As we crack open the True Tunes Vault once more, we unveil a previously unheard 1994 interview with Michael Been of The Call – one of the most under-rated and under-appreciated bands of the 80s. Peter Gabriel once called them “The Future of American Music” and The Chicago Tribune said they “may well be the closest thing America has ever had to its own U2.” Their urgent, inspiring, blood-and-guts rock and roll may have never gotten the attention it deserved, but those fortunate enough to have heard their music – either on record or in concert – were impacted for life. True Tunes' John J. Thompson interviewed Been, The Call's chief songwriter, vocalist, and bassist, around the time of the release of his solo album On The Verge Of A Nervous Breakthrough. This long-lost cassette has been found, restored, and presented here, contextualized with a career—wide exploration of the band's music and legacy.   Full Show Notes, including links to videos, a new book about The Call, and information about our amazing sponsor, VisionTrust, are available at TrueTunes.com/TheCall. And make sure to SUBSCRIBE to the show so you don't miss our upcoming episode which features a brand-new interview with none other than Bruce Cockburn.

On this Special Edition, we introduce a new “spin-off” concept show we hope to launch next year called “From The Vault” with a previously unheard interview John J. Thompson conducted with Randy Stonehill and Phil Keaggy around the release of their 2009 album Mystery Highway. The two legendary artists were in rare form as they shared stories about their first meetings, their early days, and their unique camaraderie over the years. We also present a special medley of songs from the incredible new Stonehill tribute project There's A Rainbow Somewhere, featuring contributions by Amy Grant, Sixpence None the Richer, Ashley Cleveland, Jars of Clay, Andrew Peterson, Phil Keaggy, and many others. As Keaggy announces a significant slow-down in his live appearances for 2022, and he and Stonehill gather to perform one more show together in Dayton OH (True Tunes will be there,) we present this special show “From The Vaults” to celebrate this rare story of artistry, imagination, and faithful friendship. See the Show Notes Page for a full music listing and all links and thanks to our sponsors at VisionTrust.org. Learn about how you change the world for one boy or girl today. Click HERE to make a secure donation to support the True Tunes Podcast.

The Jesus Movement rocked a generation 50 years ago, and its influence on the faith community continues today. John J. Thompson shares about his lifelong passion for music, faith, and community and how you can join him this weekend at Passion Church for a conversation on “Jesus Music” with something called "records", guitars, and some friends. John also served as the featured historian in the Lionsgate film The Jesus Music and creator and host of the acclaimed new True Tunes Podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I'm honored to welcome John J. Thompson to the podcast. John is the founder and curator of True Tunes and host of the new True Tunes Podcast. He is also a music industry veteran, musician, publishing executive, author, promoter, retailer, pastor… well, he's worn a lot of hats over the years. He is a major music fan and has a desire to see all of us "Listen to better music and listen better to music."  John J. Thompson: Website, TrueTunes, Facebook, and Twitter. And of course, on our page: Christian Music Archive. Christian Music Archive Links: Website, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube. The podcast and our website are made possible through the generous support of listeners like you. Click here to donate. **** Please be sure to check out Mercy, inc. and see how you can support them today! ****

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In this episode we return to the countdown and talk to Sherri Youngward about her debut album, "Faces, Memories, Places." We are also joined by special guest, John J Thompson of the True Tunes podcast to talk about the "Jesus Music Movie" and the upcoming amazing comedy, "Electric Jesus."https://www.facebook.com/groups/legacyccmsgreatestalbumshttps://legacyccmsgreatestalbums.wordpress.com/https://truetunes.com/the-true-tunes-podcast-is-here/http://www.sherriyoungward.com/

Jay and Tim keep the Newport Beach Film Festival episodes rolling with the writer/director of Electric Jesus, Chris White, as well as Contemporary Christian Music historian and music advisor for the film, John J. Thompson. We talk about the film, the unique subculture of CCM, '80s Christian rock, the detailed reconstruction of the musical and period setting for the film, and a lot more. Tickets for Electric Jesus at the Newport Beach Film Festival (Thursday, October 28, 7:15 PM)See ELECTRIC JESUS (11/2/21, U.S., Canada, U.K.): https://geni.us/ElectricJesusListen to ELECTRIC JESUS (now!): https://lnk.to/ElectricJesusOfficial Website: www.ElectricJesusFilm.comInsta: www.Instagram.com/ejesusfilmFB: www.Facebook.com/ejesusfilmTwitter: www.Twitter.com/ejesusfilmYouTube (music videos and more!): https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVRvi9RexlwqF9NyYTbB6XAGGqnE064K_John J. Thompson on TwitterJohn J. Thompson in Newport Beach the night before the Electric Jesus screeningTrue Tunes websiteRaised by Wolves, John J. Thompson's book on Christian rockOpening music: "Let's Start at the Beginning," Lee RosevereClosing music: "Découvre moi," Marc Senet & Simon GrivotCome find us:WebsiteFacebookTwitter

John J. Thompson is a Christian music historian, author and film music supervisor.   John eloquently addresses what he found interesting an not so interesting in Christian music. John discusses how he found much more to connect with in the music from the fringes then what was being offered in the mainstream of Christian music. We also discuss his featured interviews with The Jesus Music documentary.

John J. Thompson is a Christian music historian, author and film music supervisor.   John eloquently addresses what he found interesting an not so interesting in Christian music. John discusses how he found much more to connect with in the music from the fringes then what was being offered in the mainstream of Christian music.  Also discussed are his interviews in The Jesus Music documentary.

John J. Thompson is a Christian music historian, author and film music supervisor.   In part 1 we discuss how he became an entrepreneur at 16, owning his own record store, magazine and music venue by the age of 18.  John eloquently addresses what he found interesting an not so interesting in Christian music. John discusses how he found much more to connect with in the music from the fringes then what was being offered in the mainstream of Christian music.

Dan Haseltine (Jars of Clay) joins host John J. Thompson to talk about musical roots, finding a mission, and how past experiences prepared him for his current work scoring the massively successful and critically acclaimed television drama The Chosen. From the technical and creative challenges inherent in this kind of work to spiritual and theological concerns, this in-depth conversation is about listening carefully to the sound beneath the sound. Plus, in part 2, (coming soon) we talk with Haseltine's musical partner in The Chosen, Matthew S. Nelson. Support Blood:Water More info about JARS OF CLAY  Special thanks to @TheChosenTV @scribblepotemus  and @thebanksnelson   Also, don't forget that long-time child sponsor Jimmy Abegg is throwing his wholehearted support behind VisionTrust and offering anyone who sponsors a child a hand-painted, one-of-a-kind print for free. Full music notes, links, photos, and more on the SHOW NOTES PAGE at TrueTunes.com 

Listen to better music, and listen to music better.   After a twenty-year break – True Tunes is back! The tools are different this time. There's no store, no venue, and no sponsored stages at a major festival. What we have now are lots of stories to tell about lessons learned, visions caught, questions articulated, and community embraced. Join host John J. Thompson and his wide range of guests as we dig for the good stuff. And whether you were a part of the journey with us the first time around, or you're brand new to this conversation, if you're ready to dive into the deep end of the musical pool – where the sounds resonate in ways that defy our labels, then this conversation is for you.   Join us as we converse with musicians, songwriters, producers, and music industry leaders – from legends and obscure geniuses of the past to some of the freshest new voices emerging today. Some examples of the voices you've heard so far include Buddy Miller, Amy Grant, Steve Taylor, Charlie Peacock, Ian Fitchuk, Natalie Bergman, The Choir, Kevin Max, Waterdeep, Gungor, Liz Vice, Sandra McCracken, Eddie DeGarmo, Taylor Leonhardt, Jimmy Abegg, Michael McDermott, Christa Wells, Ella Mine, and rare archive interviews with Larry Norman and Rich Mullins. We also crank up our trusty Jukebox and listen carefully to some amazing music along the way. And we are truly just getting started.   So get yourself something to drink, pull up a chair, and make yourself comfortable, or maybe get your favorite headphones and head outside for a nice walk with us - as we listen to better music, and listen to music better, together.   On the True Tunes Podcast   Produced by John J. Thompson and Bruce A. Brown for Gyroscope Productions. Available on all podcast platforms. Full show notes and episode list available at TrueTunes.com/podcast-show-notes/

Call him a creative polymath or the quintessential Soul Man, but Jimmy Abegg (Rich Mullins' Ragamuffin Band, Steve Taylor & The Perfect Foil, The Charlie Peacock Group, Vector, etc) has been a reliable source of musical and visual beauty and coolness for over forty years. And now, with his vision fading, this veteran side-man and accomplished craftsman is settling into his new role as a blind visionary; still painting – still making music – and still offering graceful sketches of beauty in a damaged world. Join us as we visit with him in the brand new East Nashville studio built for him by friends far and wide who have been blessed by his work. You'll hear what a few of them have to say as Amy Grant, Charlie Peacock, and Steve Taylor drop by to offer a few words on Jimmy as well.  On the Jukebox, we consider the massively successful, and yet still somehow meaningful, 1986 mainstream breakthrough by Peter Gabriel. What secrets might So have for us to unpack 35 years after its release, and what mysteries might indie-folk artists Lowland Hum have uncovered in their recent homage to the classic LP. Full song list and Show Notes available at TrueTunes.com.  Produced by John J. Thompson and Bruce A. Brown for Gyroscope Productions. Please consider sponsoring a child through VisionTrust.org and drop us a line if you do.   

It's 1986. CCM's biggest pop star, alt-rock star, and heavy metal star walk into a bar... Er, music-movie podcast...? The Season One finale features a conversation with three of the biggest names in 1980s Contemporary Christian Music — who also happen to be larger-than-life, mythic figures to the characters of ELECTRIC JESUS. First, we talk to alt-rocker Steve Taylor, then bring Stryper's Michael Sweet and Amy Grant together for a once-in-a-lifetime conversation about what it was like to live in the CCM spotlight, circa 1986. Co-hosted by ELECTRIC JESUS writer-director Chris White and Music Supervisor/CCM Historian John J. Thompson, and featuring composer Daniel Smith, Season 1 - Electric Jesus: The Music Behind the Movie explores the world of 1980s Christian rock music with an eye toward the creation of the film's unforgettable original songs and score, the power of nostalgia, Evangelical youth group culture, and the Christian rock songs and artists that appear in the movie, ELECTRIC JESUS. EPISODE SONG LIST: 'Commando for Christ' 316, 'Do the Barabbas!' Familyre Friends, 'I Want To Be A Clone' Steve Taylor, 'This Disco (Used To Be A Cute Cathedral)' (Remix) Steve Taylor, 'Reality' Newsboys, 'Escher's World' Chagall Guevara, 'Violent Blue' (Live) Chagall Guevara, 'You Know What To Do' Stryper, 'Wise Up' Amy Grant, 'Soldiers Under Command' Stryper, 'If These Walls Could Speak' (iTunes Original) Amy Grant, 'To Hell With the Devil' Steve Hindalong, 'Vacation Bible Bop' Familyre Friends, 'The Finish Line' Steve Taylor, 'Commando For Christ' Jonni Greth of Village Geniuses. LINKS: Electric Jesus: Music From and Inspired By the Motion Picture https://lnk.to/ElectricJesus. EJ Official Website https://electricjesusfilm.com/. EJ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ejesusfilm. EJ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ejesusfilm. EJ Twitter https://twitter.com/ejesusfilm. EJ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_t4tvTqhKVDjfMC19tEYog. EJ IMDb https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8666022. Produced by John J. Thompson and Bruce A. Brown for Gyroscope Productions. Copyright 2021 Blue Tape Records.

Making a band, finding a voice, and discovering the perfect song with Daniel Smith, John Montgomery, Wyatt Lenhart, and Shannon Hutchinson. ELECTRIC JESUS composer Daniel Smith walks us through the making of a band—his own alt-rock family band Danielson, and the made-for-movie Christian hair metal band 316. Then, we dig in to the song that best captured the emotion core of the film for writer-director Chris White: 'Don't Toss Us Away,' which was first recorded by Lone Justice in 1985. Co-hosted by ELECTRIC JESUS writer-director Chris White and Music Supervisor/CCM Historian John J. Thompson, and featuring composer Daniel Smith, Season 1 - Electric Jesus: The Music Behind the Movie explores the world of 1980s Christian rock music with an eye toward the creation of the film's unforgettable original songs and score, the power of nostalgia, Evangelical youth group culture, and the Christian rock songs and artists that appear in the movie, ELECTRIC JESUS. EPISODE SONG LIST: 'Commando for Christ' 316, 'Do the Barabbas!' Familyre Friends, 'Laugh It Up Fuzzball' Andrew Stanton, 'Good News For The Pus Pickers' Danielson, 'A No No' Danielson Famile, 'Barabbas' 316, 'Girl (I Love Jesus Too)' 316, 'This World Is Not My Home' Sarah Wember (Shannon Hutchinson), 'Don't Toss Us Away' Lone Justice, 'Don't Toss Us Away' Fleming & John, 'Stuck In The 80s' Brent Wood. LINKS: Electric Jesus: Music From and Inspired By the Motion Picture https://lnk.to/ElectricJesus. EJ Official Website https://electricjesusfilm.com/. EJ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ejesusfilm. EJ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ejesusfilm. EJ Twitter https://twitter.com/ejesusfilm. EJ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_t4tvTqhKVDjfMC19tEYog. EJ IMDb https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8666022. Produced by John J. Thompson and Bruce A. Brown for Gyroscope Productions. Copyright 2021 Blue Tape Records.

Michael Roe, songwriter, singer, and guitarist for The 77s, talks about his band's unique Christian rock journey on Episode 7 of #ejesuspodcast. When the 77s came of age in 1984, with the brilliant calling card of All Fall Down, it was evident to those who heard it that this was something new. For anyone truly in love with rock & roll, who loved passion, hooks, harmony, three (or four) chords and the truth, here was a band that delivered. And if you listened to college radio that year, you could hear it. A look at the college charts found The 77s in the same company as The Cure, Let's Active, The Replacements, The Church, and others. What The 77's had that the other bands didn't was the history of all rock & roll breathing and pulsating under a brand new sound: Jerry Lee, Elvis, The Rolling Stones, The Doors, all there right in the room with more contemporary influences like The Smiths or the Comsat Angels. Live, the shows were increasingly incendiary, Mike Roe channeling everything that had come before him and spitting out a new vision on guitar and vocals long into the night. If your idea of a great time was coming to a place where The Velvet Underground and U2 might meet, this was it. Co-hosted by ELECTRIC JESUS writer-director Chris White and Music Supervisor/CCM Historian John J. Thompson, and featuring composer Daniel Smith, Season 1 - Electric Jesus: The Music Behind the Movie explores the world of 1980s Christian rock music with an eye toward the creation of the film's unforgettable original songs and score, the power of nostalgia, Evangelical youth group culture, and the Christian rock songs and artists that appear in the movie, ELECTRIC JESUS. EPISODE SONG LIST: 'Commando for Christ' 316, 'Do the Barabbas!' Familyre Friends, 'Space Cowgirl' Michael Roe and Mark Harmon, 'Ba-Ba-Ba-Ba' The 77s, 'Perfect Blues' The 77s, 'Wild Boys' The Scratch Band w/ Steve Scott, 'How Can You Love' The 77s, 'Render Love' The Choir, 'The Lust, The Flesh, The Eyes & The Pride of Life' The 77s, 'Do It For Love' The 77s, 'Love Without Dreams' The 77s, 'Nuts for You' The 77s, 'Honey Run' Michael Roe, 'Just One Look' Wild Blue Yonder, 'This Disco (Used To Be a Cute Cathedral)' Steve Taylor, 'She's On Fire' Lifesavers, 'Memory Lane' Daniel Amos, 'Off the Wall' - Rob Cassels Band, 'Passion In the Radio' The 77s, 'Mercy Mercy' The 77s. LINKS: Electric Jesus: Music From and Inspired By the Motion Picture https://lnk.to/ElectricJesus. EJ Official Website https://electricjesusfilm.com/. EJ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ejesusfilm. EJ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ejesusfilm. EJ Twitter https://twitter.com/ejesusfilm. EJ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_t4tvTqhKVDjfMC19tEYog. EJ IMDb https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8666022. Produced by John J. Thompson and Bruce A. Brown for Gyroscope Productions. Copyright 2021 Blue Tape Records.

Dr. Leah Payne, associate professor of theology at George Fox University and Portland Seminary,a nd co-host of Weird Religion, a podcast about religion and popular culture, speaks to the influence of Christian rock music on American Evangelical church culture on Episode 6 of #ejesuspodcast. Co-hosted by ELECTRIC JESUS writer-director Chris White and Music Supervisor/CCM Historian John J. Thompson, and featuring composer Daniel Smith, Season 1 - Electric Jesus: The Music Behind the Movie explores the world of 1980s Christian rock music with an eye toward the creation of the film's unforgettable original songs and score, the power of nostalgia, Evangelical youth group culture, and the Christian rock songs and artists that appear in the movie, ELECTRIC JESUS. EPISODE SONG LIST: 'Commando for Christ' 316, 'Do the Barabbas!' Familyre Friends, 'Vacation Bible Bop' Familyre Friends, 'Strange Things Happening Every Day' Sister Rosetta Tharpe, 'Rock 'n Roll Religion' The Jordanaires, 'Barabbas' 316, 'Girl (I Love Jesus Too)' 316, 'Have You Ever Had a Girlfriend' Familyre Friends, 'Makes Me Wanna Sing' 316, 'Our God Reigns' Highland Baptist Church. LINKS: Electric Jesus: Music From and Inspired By the Motion Picture https://lnk.to/ElectricJesus. EJ Official Website https://electricjesusfilm.com/. EJ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ejesusfilm. EJ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ejesusfilm. EJ Twitter https://twitter.com/ejesusfilm. EJ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_t4tvTqhKVDjfMC19tEYog. EJ IMDb https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8666022. Produced by John J. Thompson and Bruce A. Brown for Gyroscope Productions. Copyright 2021 Blue Tape Records.

Michael Bloodgood, founder, songwriter, and bassist for legendary Christian metal band Bloodgood, talks about the 80's "white metal" scene on Episode 5 of #ejesuspodcast. See TRENCHES OF ROCK, a full-length documentary chronicling the 30-year history of Christian Metal band BLOODGOOD, who was targeted not only by a mainstream music industry that found their blatant use of faith-based lyrics unfitting with heavy metal, but also by religious extremists who believed their music was the work of the devil - confronted by death threats, picketers and protests throughout their career. The film marks the directorial debut of filmmaker Paul Michael Bloodgood. Executive produced by Oscar and Grammy winner James Moll (FOO FIGHTERS: BACK AND FORTH): https://www.bloodgoodband.com. Co-hosted by ELECTRIC JESUS writer-director Chris White and Music Supervisor/CCM Historian John J. Thompson, and featuring composer Daniel Smith, Season 1 - Electric Jesus: The Music Behind the Movie explores the world of 1980s Christian rock music with an eye toward the creation of the film's unforgettable original songs and score, the power of nostalgia, Evangelical youth group culture, and the Christian rock songs and artists that appear in the movie, ELECTRIC JESUS. EPISODE SONG LIST: 'Commando for Christ' 316, 'Do the Barabbas!' Familyre Friends, 'Passing Through the Wall of Flame' Danielson, 'Let My People Go' Bloodgood, 'Shakin' It' Bloodgood, 'Hey! You' Bloodgood, 'Memory Lane' Daniel Amos, 'Commando For Christ' 316, ‘Barabbas' 316, 'Top of The Mountain' Bloodgood. LINKS: Electric Jesus: Music From and Inspired By the Motion Picture https://lnk.to/ElectricJesus. EJ Official Website https://electricjesusfilm.com/. EJ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ejesusfilm. EJ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ejesusfilm. EJ Twitter https://twitter.com/ejesusfilm. EJ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_t4tvTqhKVDjfMC19tEYog. EJ IMDb https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8666022. Produced by John J. Thompson and Bruce A. Brown for Gyroscope Productions. Copyright 2021 Blue Tape Records.

Through countless slings and arrows, and her own mainstream pop superstardom, Amy Grant has remained the defining face and voice of contemporary Christian music for over forty years. She was the first CCM artist to have a platinum record, (followed by five more platinum albums, three multi-platinum albums, and four gold albums.) She was also the first CCM artist to have a #1 pop single and has placed 17 hits on the Top 40 Adult Contemporary chart. She has earned 6 Grammy Awards and numerous Dove and other statues. With sales in excess of 30 million units, Amy Grant is the best-selling contemporary Christian singer of all time. But beyond all that, she crafted and delivered songs that spoke honestly, and vulnerably, to a generation. Amy Grant is currently marking the 30th anniversary of her breakthrough Heart In Motion album as well as a brand new collaborative worship album, Faithful that finds her working alongside a slew of talented young women, including True Tunes Podcast alums Taylor Leonhardt, Christa Wells, and Sandra McCracken. She graced the cover of the original True Tunes News in 1993 and is back with us for this very special episode of the True Tunes Podcast.   As the Christian subculture seems to have become defined by that to which it is opposed, its political meanderings, and any number of culture wars and distractions, Grant’s legacy as a person of warmth, generosity, grace, and hospitality only continues to grow. What might young artists, songwriters, and listeners have to learn from someone with such an unlikely story?   And on a special extended edition of the True Tunes Jukebox, we welcome two guest commentators to reflect on many of Grant’s most significant songs from very different perspectives. Industry veteran and radio expert Chris Hauser and singer-songwriter (and childhood Amy fan) Michelle Lynn Thompson join host John J. Thompson for a comprehensive dive into the deep cuts and musical watermarks of Grant’s amazing career. It’s our longest, fullest, episode yet. Full Show Notes, including a list of all songs and a special Spotify mix, available at TrueTunes.com.

Doug Van Pelt, founder of Heaven's Metal Magazine, gives us an insider's tour of the Christian metal underground on Episode 4 of #ejesuspodcast. Co-hosted by ELECTRIC JESUS writer-director Chris White and Music Supervisor/CCM Historian John J. Thompson, and featuring composer Daniel Smith, Season 1 - Electric Jesus: The Music Behind the Movie explores the world of 1980s Christian rock music with an eye toward the creation of the film's unforgettable original songs and score, the power of nostalgia, Evangelical youth group culture, and the Christian rock songs and artists that appear in the movie, ELECTRIC JESUS. EPISODE SONG LIST: 'Commando for Christ' 316, 'Do the Barabbas!' Familyre Friends, 'Plan 2' Saint, 'Attitude' David Zaffiro, 'Marriage of Figaro' Lanny Cordola, 'Killing the Beast' Bloodgood, 'Rock the Flock' Messiah Prophet, 'Lasting Love' Ransom. LINKS: Electric Jesus: Music From and Inspired By the Motion Picture https://lnk.to/ElectricJesus. EJ Official Website https://electricjesusfilm.com/. EJ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ejesusfilm. EJ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ejesusfilm. EJ Twitter https://twitter.com/ejesusfilm. EJ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_t4tvTqhKVDjfMC19tEYog. EJ IMDb https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8666022. Produced by John J. Thompson and Bruce A. Brown for Gyroscope Productions. Copyright 2021 Blue Tape Records.

Glenn Kaiser, co-founder, songwriter, lead singer and guitarist for legendary Jesus Rock band Resurrection (Rez) Band, talks about how the pioneer days of Christian rock music on Episode 3 of #ejesuspodcast. Rez Band was one of the early pioneers of Christian rock music. They began in 1972 as a part of a Christian traveling community called Jesus People USA that would set up Christian rock revivals in towns and cities all over the south and midwest United States. They released their first album in 1979 and continued playing Christian rock music through 16 albums and over 25 years. Known predominantly for their hard rock sound led by husband and wife duo Glenn and Wendi Kaiser, they also incorporated heartfelt ballads, gritty blues, and even some experimental electronic music. Rez toured all over the world, playing rock & roll and preaching the gospel; breaking down conventional prejudices against hard rock music in the traditional church. They helped to open the doors to countless musicians who can now express themselves and their relationship to God in all manner of musical styles. Co-hosted by ELECTRIC JESUS writer-director Chris White and Music Supervisor/CCM Historian John J. Thompson, and featuring composer Daniel Smith, Season 1 - Electric Jesus: The Music Behind the Movie explores the world of 1980s Christian rock music with an eye toward the creation of the film's unforgettable original songs and score, the power of nostalgia, Evangelical youth group culture, and the Christian rock songs and artists that appear in the movie, ELECTRIC JESUS. EPISODE SONG LIST: 'Commando for Christ' 316, 'Do the Barabbas!' Familyre Friends, 'Love Comes Down' Rez Band, 'My Jesus Is All' Rez Band, Wille Kemp (Cauzin Efekt), Grace and Glory Choir, ‘Barabbas' 316, 'Quite Enough (DEMO)' Resurrection Band, 'The Struggle' Rez Band, 'Diggin' My Own Grave' Glenn Kaiser, 'Waves' Rez Band, 'Fiend or Foul' Rez Band, 'Vacation Bible Bop' Familyre Friends, 'Laugh It Up Fuzzball' Andrew Stanton, 'Music Box' Tamplin and Friends. LINKS: Electric Jesus: Music From and Inspired By the Motion Picture https://lnk.to/ElectricJesus. EJ Official Website https://electricjesusfilm.com/. EJ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ejesusfilm. EJ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ejesusfilm. EJ Twitter https://twitter.com/ejesusfilm. EJ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_t4tvTqhKVDjfMC19tEYog. EJ IMDb https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8666022. Produced by John J. Thompson and Bruce A. Brown for Gyroscope Productions. Copyright 2021 Blue Tape Records.

Third Man Records artist Natalie Bergman joins host John J. Thompson to talk about her stirring, vulnerable, and exceptionally cool new album, Mercy, and the heartbreaking tragedy that inspired it. Bergman, who until recently was best known as one half of the alt-pop band Wild Belle, has crafted a collection of songs that has more in common with the Jesus Music of a half-century ago than anything released since. With that inspiration, we have loaded up the Jukebox with long-lost Jesus Music obscurities and will get a first-person account of what those days were like from our own producer, Bruce A. Brown.   Fifty years ago a generation of young people was reeling with confusion and pain as the American Dream unraveled at the seams. Millions turned to a counter-cultural understanding of the rebel Jesus and found comfort, peace, and community in his words and story. Bergman, who is navigating a devastating loss of her own, reminds us of a time before Christian music became a subculture or industry, and offers a new way for us to understand the potential of Gospel music.   Check out our PATREON PROGRAM here. Sign Up On Our EMAIL LIST! (Major Prize Pack Giveaway Coming Soon!) SPONSOR A CHILD THROUGH VISION TRUST

Co-hosted by ELECTRIC JESUS writer-director Chris White and Music Supervisor/CCM Historian John J. Thompson, and featuring composer Daniel Smith, Season 1 - Electric Jesus: The Music Behind the Movie explores the world of 1980s Christian rock music with an eye toward the creation of the film's unforgettable original songs and score, the power of nostalgia, Evangelical youth group culture, and the Christian rock songs and artists that appear in the movie, ELECTRIC JESUS. Episode Two: You Gotta Believe; with Special Guest and occasional co-host, Daniel Smith of Danielson! EPISODE SONG LIST:  'Commando for Christ' 316 'Do the Barabbas!' Familyre Friends   ‘Vacation Bible Bop' Familyre Friends,   ‘All Hail Hell' Satan's Clutch   ‘We Just' Joy Explosion   ‘Have You Ever Had a Girlfriend?' Familyre Friends ‘We All Went Commando' Familyre Friends  ‘Love Comes Down' 316   Listen to Daniel Smith on the True Tunes Podcast by clicking HERE (or find it on any platform) LINKS: Electric Jesus: Music From and Inspired By the Motion Picture ttps://lnk.to/ElectricJesus. EJ Official Website https://electricjesusfilm.com/. EJ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ejesusfilm.  EJ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ejesusfilm.  EJ Twitter https://twitter.com/ejesusfilm.  EJ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_t4tvTqhKVDjfMC19tEYog.  EJ IMDb https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8666022.   Produced by John J. Thompson and Bruce A. Brown for Gyroscope Productions. Copyright 2021 Blue Tape Records.

Co-hosted by ELECTRIC JESUS writer-director Chris White and Music Supervisor/CCM Historian John J. Thompson, and featuring composer Daniel Smith, Season 1 - Electric Jesus: The Music Behind the Movie explores the world of 1980s Christian rock music with an eye toward the creation of the film's unforgettable original songs and score, the power of nostalgia, Evangelical youth group culture, and the Christian rock songs and artists that appear in the movie, ELECTRIC JESUS. Episode One: Music Memory & Mixtapes A conversation with Kristi Wooten, a music journalist, author, and activist from Atlanta who has a lot to say about the nostalgic power of music. SONG LIST: 'Commando for Christ' (316,) 'Do the Barabbas!' (Familyre Friends,) ‘Vacation Bible Bop' (Familyre Friends,) ‘We All Went Commando' (Familyre Friends,) ‘Memory Fails', (Electric Jesus Score - Daniel Smith,) ‘Girl (I Love Jesus Too)' (316,) ‘Our God Reigns' (Highland Baptist Church,) ‘You Can Fly' (Danielson,) ‘Did I Step On Your Trumpet?' (Danielson) (For all links and Show Notes visit www.EJesusPodcast.com)  ‘Life Is A Mixtape' by Rob Sheffield  Kristi Wooten's Coming of Age Playlist  LINKS: Electric Jesus: Music From and Inspired By the Motion Picture ttps://lnk.to/ElectricJesus. EJ Official Website https://electricjesusfilm.com/. EJ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ejesusfilm.  EJ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ejesusfilm.  EJ Twitter https://twitter.com/ejesusfilm.  EJ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_t4tvTqhKVDjfMC19tEYog.  EJ IMDb https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8666022.   Produced by John J. Thompson and Bruce A. Brown for Gyroscope Productions. Copyright 2021 Blue Tape Records.  

Co-hosted by ELECTRIC JESUS writer-director Chris White and Music Supervisor/CCM Historian John J. Thompson, and featuring composer Daniel Smith, Season 1 - Electric Jesus: The Music Behind the Movie explores the world of 1980s Christian rock music with an eye toward the creation of the film's unforgettable original songs and score, the power of nostalgia, Evangelical youth group culture, and the Christian rock songs and artists that appear in the movie, ELECTRIC JESUS. This is a preview episode for Season 1.   EPISODE SONG LIST: 'Commando for Christ' 316, 'Do the Barabbas!' Familyre Friends, 'Makes Me Wanna Sing' 316, 'Have You Ever Had a Girlfriend?' Familyre Friends, 'Girl (I Love Jesus Too)' 316, 'Name In Lights' The Scratch Band (aka The 77s), 'Mezzo' The 77s (Courtesy of The 77s), 'She's On Fire' Lifesavers (Courtesy of Frontline Records), 'Memory Lane' Daniel Amos (Courtesy of Daniel Amos), 'Arcade Reigns' Familyre Friends.   LINKS: Electric Jesus: Music From and Inspired By the Motion Picture https://lnk.to/ElectricJesus. EJ Official Website https://electricjesusfilm.com/. EJ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ejesusfilm. EJ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ejesusfilm. EJ Twitter https://twitter.com/ejesusfilm. EJ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_t4tvTqhKVDjfMC19tEYog. EJ IMDb https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8666022.   Produced by John J. Thompson and Bruce A. Brown for Gyroscope Productions. Copyright 2021 Blue Tape Records.

In Part 2 of this special episode we hear from our late friend, mentor, and guide, Rich Mullins via a long-lost interview conducted at the old True Tunes record store in Wheaton Illinois in 1995. We also check in with Mitch McVicker, Phil Madeira, and Derek Webb, and we listen to Andrew Peterson on the Jukebox. Rich’s Ragamuffin bandmates Jimmy Abegg, Aaron Smith, and Mark Robertson come back to close things out as well. It’s our longest and fullest episode yet and we are excited for everyone to hear it.   This newly restored interview is 25 years old, but as we hear host John J. Thompson and Mullins talk about the struggle to pursue honest artistry and personal spiritual growth amidst evangelical fundamentalism and the benefits and beauty of exposing ourselves to challenging ideas and people, it seems like it could have been recorded yesterday.  Visit TrueTunes.com for the full show notes and please spread the word. (And don't miss Part 1, where the Ragamuffins set the stage so beautifully.) 

To many, singer and songwriter Rich Mullins was a favorite artist; the man behind songs like “Awesome God,” “Creed,” and “Hold Me Jesus.” To others, he was an enigma—a beautifully inscrutable amalgam of passion, authenticity, vulnerability, and transcendence. To some, he was a friend, a benefactor, or even a brother. On this special two-part episode of the True Tunes Podcast we will revisit the legacy of this unlikely pilgrim through conversations with some of his closest compatriots, and by hearing from the man himself – in the form of a previously unheard, and recently unearthed interview conducted in the old True Tunes record store in 1995. In Part 1 John J. Thompson visits with Rich’s Ragamuffin Band members, Jimmy Abegg, Aaron Smith, and Mark Robertson to help put it all in perspective. On Part 2 (coming soon) he sits down with Mitch McVicker and Phil Madeira, and talks with singer-songwriter Derek Webb who, though he has moved away from Christian music, recently released a cover of Mullins’ “We Are Not As Strong As We Think We Are.” On the Jukebox, we dive into the obviously Mullins-haunted career of Andrew Peterson.   24 years since his passing, might we find some guidance from Rich about navigating the complexities of faith, doubt, and mystery by asking better questions and listening more carefully to the sounds around us?  

Host John J. Thompson is back in the living room of writer, multi-instrumentalist, producer, and artist Phil Madeira (Emmylou Harris, Buddy Miller, John Scofield,) to talk about his recent solo projects, Providence, Crickets, Open Heart, and Hornet’s Nest as they wrap up this wide-ranging chat. The conversation gets into pretty deep waters right out of the gate, with Phil sharing some very vulnerable context about personal relationship challenges, the pain that came with the loss of a loved one, his own search for answers, and his commitment to staying true to his calling and how that has shaped his work as an artist. We’ll ruffle some feathers on this one, no doubt, but that’s what art is supposed to do, right?On the True Tunes Jukebox, we’ll take a deep dive into those recent solo albums, listening closely to some really interesting, and complicated, contemporary jazz-inflected Americana music and how it might help us find resolution in the midst of these complicated times. Full show notes are at TrueTunes.com - and don't miss the special corresponding "mixtape" curated by Madeira for this episode!Thanks to our sponsors - VisionTrust.org. Please consider sponsoring a child today.  

We continue our Cornerstone Superfriends conversation. Jeff Elbel, Lori Heiselman, Glenn Kaiser and John J. Thompson all joined us from the comforts of home. Join as we celebrate the weekend that we normally would all be together,  dehydrated, dusty and sweating profusely in lovely Bushnell, Illinois.  Cornerstone was the definitive opposite of Social Distancing! The proof is here. Theme splendidly curated by Lp. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/PIYN/message

What a gang of Cornerstone Superfriends that we've gathered! Jeff Elbel, Lori Heiselman, Glenn Kaiser and John J. Thompson all joined us from the comforts of home. Join as we celebrate the weekend that we normally would all be together, dehydrated, dusty and sweating profusely in lovely Bushnell, Illinois. Cornerstone was the definitive opposite of Social Distancing! The proof is here. Theme lovingly orchestrated by Lp. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/PIYN/message

We're back in our favorite decade to talk Prodigal, Bourgeois Tagg and Steve Scott, all with help from TrueTunes.com's John J Thompson! To hear on Stitcher, click here! To hear on iTunes, click here! To hear on Spotify, click here!  

On this Special Edition of the True Tunes Podcast we continued the "Enchantment" theme from Episode Nine by looking at four albums that had that effect, in very different ways, on our host, John J. Thompson. It's an all music episode - the first of its kind - an original of the species. (Make sure to listen to the conversation with Producer and Songwriter Ian Fitchuk on Episode Nine if this is your first time with us!)

SPECIAL EDITION #1: Happy Birthday Phil Keaggy! – Listen to the uncut conversation between Phil Keaggy, Rex Paul and host John J. Thompson, conducted shortly before the release of their blistering rock project, Illumination, last year. How did a piece of long lost tape and 20 seconds of audio from fifty years ago become a whole new song? How does an artist as accomplished as Keaggy approach life as an indie? How does collaboration speak into his work after all these years?You heard some short clips of this on the Pilot episode of the podcast last year, but now you get to hear the whole conversation in honor of Phil’s birthday AND to mark his 50 years in the faith. We all seem to have some more “Time” on our hands these days. Use yours wisely. Phil Keaggy sure has. (Includes excellent advice for up and coming artists and producers!) This uncut interview is also a sneak peek of what's coming for folks who join our patron program. There's a lot more where this came from. 

On this episode of the True Tunes Podcast host John J. Thompson visits with pioneering artist and music industry leader Eddie DeGarmo for a wide-ranging conversation. We also take a look back at some of the best albums of 2019 and give a toast to our good friend Brian Healy of Dead Artist Syndrome, who passed away suddenly.

In Part Two of our True Tunes 30 Year Reunion coverage we listen in on JJT’s conversation with singer songwriter Michael McDermott, and Jeff Elbel’s interview of JJT, plus we get After The Fire and Avett brothers on the Jukebox. 

It's widely considered one of the highest quality and influential albums in Christian Rock history. We are celebrating the 30th anniversary of White Heart's album "Freedom." ------------------ TRACK LIST ------------------ * "Invitation" * "Bye Bye Babylon" * "Over Me" * "Let The Kingdom Come" * "Power Tools" * "The River Will Flow" * "Sing Your Freedom" [LIVE] ^^ All songs are by White Heart from the album "Freedom" (1989) -------------- CREDITS -------------- * Host & Producer: Dave Trout * SPONSOR 1: Joel Ansett - https://is.gd/joelasp * SPONSOR 2: John Lyzenga - https://is.gd/johnlsp * UTR's GoFundMe Campaign - http://GoFundMe.com/utrstudio * Link to White Heart's "Freedom" on Spotify - https://is.gd/freedomsp ---------- SPECIAL THANKS ----------- GUEST PANELISTS: * John J. Thompson - http://truetunes.com * Garret Godfrey - http://is.gd/gpwebsite * Robert Berman - http://worshipmusician.com OTHER THANKS: * Fan Interviewees: Ken, Ryan, Jeff, Becky, Mark * New Hope Church in Brentwood, TN * Mike Trout & Sharon Nelson for introducing me to White Heart (c) 2019 UTR Media. All Rights Reserved. A 501(c)(3) non-profit organization - more info at https://utrmedia.org

Host John J. Thompson talks with independent singer, songwriter Christa Wells and reflects on the latest album by Sam Phillips (World On Sticks) and the 1979 classic, Straight On, by DeGarmo and Key on the True Tunes Jukebox. Listeners also get a sneak peek at a song from the upcoming film Electric Jesus and a listen to a song from the very first performance by The 77s in 1979 (as The Scratch Band) in honor of their 40th Anniversary! 

John J. Thompson is a music consultant, a writer, a producer, the Associate Dean of the Trevecca School of Music and Worship Arts, and a self-described coffee connoisseur. But one day, during a conversation with a professional baker, John was enlightened to the drastic differences between processed white bread compared to the authentic way bread was once made. From then on imitation white bread just didn’t cut it anymore. Then John began to think about the deeper things in life – who we are in God and in community. White bread didn’t cut it there either.  Visit John's website and learn more about his work here. 

Grammy Award winning producer, songwriter, and artist Charlie Peacock has worked with artists like Civil Wars, Switchfoot, Ruby Amanfu, and others, and his songs have been recorded by Amy Grant, dc Talk, Bela Fleck and more, but back when True Tunes' founder John J Thompson was just getting his idea out of the blocks Charlie was one of his favorite artists and deepest inspirations. One night, at the Cornerstone Festival in 1989, Charlie offered John some advice that shaped his life and work in profound ways. Recently, 30 years on since that initial meeting, the two got back together to talk about music, theology, success, and the unnecessary limitations many artists place on themselves.The "Jukebox" feature takes a look at Charlie's 1984 album Lie Down In The Grass and The Raconteurs' newest, Help Us Stranger, and the News feature explores Buddy & Julie Miller, The Beatles, and Ireland's Inhaler. 

Welcome to the TRUE TUNES PODCAST! True Tunes is a newly re-started conversation about the search for, and celebration of, the good, the true, and the beautiful in music and culture, wherever it can be found. Listen in as founder, author, and music industry vet John J. Thompson stirs the pot with artists, producers, songwriters, and music industry leaders, in search of fresh vision and helpful information for artists and fans. This “Pilot Episode” unveils the scope and vision of this new venture, offers a sneak peek of several interviews in store for Season One, and includes examples of the music, reviews, and content that will be featured in every forthcoming episode. You’ll hear clips of interviews with Allan Aguirre of Scaterd Few and Spyglass Blue, singer-songwriters Christa Wells and Hannah Miller, Artist, filmmaker, and professor, Steve Taylor, Artist, songwriter, and Grammy award winning producer, Charlie Peacock, multi-platinum rock band POD’s Sonny Sandoval, veteran artist Randy Stonehill, and from the True Tunes vaults – never heard audio from Larry Norman and Rich Mullins. There is also a clip of the upcoming conversation with guitar legend Phil Keaggy and a slew of Keaggy song clips throughout the show. Each episode of the True Tunes Podcast will feature the following featuresDancing About Architecture (Conversations)True Tunes News (News and Industry Developments)True Tunes Jukebox (Exploring One Classic Album and One New Album)JJT’s Soapbox (Commentary / Editorial) MUSIC FEATURED IN THE PILOT EPISODE: The following songs are featured in this pilot episode: Full Circle (2019 version) - Phil Keaggy and Rex Paul (Illumination)Phil’s On - Keaggy / Levin / Marotta (The Bucket List)I Love You #19 - Daniel Amos (Horrendous Disc Deluxe Reissue)Good Stuff - Keaggy / Levin / Marotta (The Bucket List)Joyphil - Phil Keaggy (Jammed!)Cayenne Loop - Phil Keaggy (Roundabout)Sometimes 11 - Keaggy / Levin / Marotta (The Bucket List)Whatever Life Demands - Phil Keaggy (Zion)Steely Funk - Keaggy / Levin / Marotta (The Bucket List)Sometimes We Up - Keaggy / Levin / Marotta (The Bucket List)Just Where It’s At Tonight - Moral SupportHow the Kids Are Feelin’ - Moral SupportSin - Moral SupportTo Know You - Moral SupportCyan City - Moral SupportRejoice - Phil Keaggy (What a Day)J-Loop - Phil Keaggy (Roundabout)Watt Ever - Phil Keaggy (Zion)Time (new version) - Phil Keaggy and Rex PaulI Believe - Phil Keaggy and Rex PaulStigotit - Phil Keaggy (Backroom Trax Vol. 3)Altar Boys - When You’re a Rebel (When You’re a Rebel)Kegworth Speaks - Phil Keaggy (Jammed!)Is It Going - Phil Keaggy (Roundabout)Ruach - Phil Keaggy & Kyle Jones (Numen)Ziggurat - Phil Keaggy & Kyle Jones (Numen)Noah’s Shuffle - Phil Keaggy (The Song Within) All songs are used by permission and / or under fair use provisions when used in context (reviews, news, etc.) Thanks to the artists and songwriters who have allowed us to use their music! Please support the music and musicians you love! Phil Keaggy’s music is available at PhilKeaggy.comDaniel Amos’ music is available at DanielAmos.com Follow John J. Thompson on Spotify  Follow the True Tunes Spotify Mixtape on Spotify Follow JJT on Twitter @JohnJThompson Subscribe to the True Tunes email list at TrueTunes.com Contact us at TrueTunesMusic@Gmail.com  

Simple Minds, Flock 14 and The Choir are what's on tap on this episode of 1980's music we're dusting off! And to help us do it is TrueTunes.com's John J Thompson! To hear on Stitcher, click here! To hear on iTunes, click here!    

Should I go to a Christian music festival? Garret talks to a panel of festival experts to get their insights. Plus we'll give you some current crowdfunding campaigns that deserve your attention. -------------SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN--------------- Rose Blossom Punch - https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/rose-blossom-punch-on-vinyl -----------OTHER CAMPAIGNS------------ Jessi McNeal - new full length album https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jessimcneal/brand-new-full-length-album-from-jessi-mcneal https://noisetrade.com/jessimcneal/promised-land-sampler Cindy Morgan - Autumn & Eve: Old Testaments Vol. I https://www.cindymorganmusic.com/ The Throes - All The Flowers Growing In Your Mother's Eyes https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2113730376/the-throes-all-the-flowers-growing-in-your-mothers Charlie Peacock - West Coast Diaries 2 vinyl - http://wcd2.xyz/ Starflyer59 - Young in My Head - https://www.indievisionmusic.com/news/starflyer-59-are-back-and-better-than-ever/ Bill Mallonee - Double CD http://www.billmalloneemusic.com/lead-on-kindly-light-pre-order/ https://billmalloneemusic.bandcamp.com/album/lead-on-kindly-light-this-world-one-more-early-mixes David Belt https://www.gofundme.com/david-belt039s-debut-album Jamie Rowe - This Is Home https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jamierowe/this-is-home-ep-jamie-rowe Lauren Comes - As He Promised https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1108852125/as-he-promised-a-worship-album Ben Oliver - Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/benolivermusic/psalms-hymns-and-spiritual-songs Scott Thomas - Undivided Affection https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/undividedaffection/undivided-affection-ep The Blamed https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-blamed-full-length-album-number-7 Grave Robber https://www.indievisionmusic.com/news/grave-robber-launch-pre-orders-for-escaping-the-grave-on-vinyl/ Death Therapy - Voices https://solidstate.merchnow.com/products/v2/287363/voices-lp--the-storm-before-the-calm-lp -----------------CREDITS------------------ * Producer & Host - Garret Godfrey * Executive Producer - Dave Trout * Special Guests: - Aaron Diello (JoshuaFest) - John J. Thompson (TrueTunes & Cornerstone) - Dave Hawkins (The Antidote Radio Podcast) - Prof. Alan & Em (From Dorkness to Light Podcast) - Gabe Jones (Decent Christian Talk Podcast) - Dave Trout (UTR Media & Escape To The Lake) * Sponsor 1 - Cindy Morgan - http://cindymorganmusic.com * Sponsor 2 - Rick Lee James - http://rickleejames.com * Theme music by www.royaltyfreekings.com * Bumper music by http://seeds.churchonthemove.com/home * Twitter page: https://twitter.com/goodpatron * Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/crowdfundingchristianmusic * Email: goodpatronpodcast@gmail.com (c) 2019 UTR Media. All Rights Reserved. A 501(c)(3) non-profit organization - info at https://utrmedia.org

In this bonus episode of Collected Clan, we kick off the holiday season right here at the start of Thanksgiving week with some audio thank you notes from previous guests and a few additional people for whom I'm grateful. Wherever you are and whatever you're doing while you listen, kick back and soak it in.   What We Talk About: 0:01:11 Bethany Torino from Episode 4 0:02:46 Tiffany Montero from Episode 14 0:04:21 John J. Thompson from Episode 10 0:05:58 Bradley Ford from Episode 11 and Episode 13 0:07:52 Ryan Ploecklman from East Coast Trail & Ultra Podcast 0:08:30 Tony Caldwell from Episode 16 0:10:07 Jenny Baker from Episode 7 0:11:21 Franklin Baker from Episode 7 0:11:53 Lauren Phelps from Episode 17 0:14:09 David Hooper from RED Podcast and Build A Big Podcast 0:15:07 Ginger Eldridge from Episode 8 0:16:59 Keith Cartwright from TwoTim47 Podcast 0:21:18 Chris Creed from Nashville Wedding Podcast 0:22:10 Abby Stahlschmidt from Episode 15 0:23:24 David Meyers from Episode 2 0:24:49 Elizabeth Foster from Episode 6 0:29:19 Closing remarks and the common thread 0:30:13 Gregory Byerline's audio thank you note 0:31:18 Ode To Joy snippet     Follow Along: For more conversations in this series, follow Collected Clan at these online destinations: Official Website Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Podcasts Stitcher YouTube Facebook.com/CollectedClan Twitter.com/CollectedClan Instagram.com/CollectedClan Feedback: Your thoughts, comments, and questions are welcome. Here's how: Email: collectedclan [at] gmail.com Voice: 615.592.5017 Support: If you find value in what we’re doing on Collected Clan, please support the show financially: PATREON to learn how you can financially support this show for as little as $5 a month, or PAYPAL to make a donation, either one-time or monthly      

John J Thompson talks about what fed into the writing of his book "Jesus, Bread and Chocolate: Crafting a Homemade Faith in a Mass Market World"!     To hear on Stitcher, click here To hear on iTunes, click here

Classic gospel hip-hop is on the menu Back by the Woodpile this time around, with True Tune’s John J Thompson sharing memories of The Dynamic Twins, SFC, Freedom of Soul, D-Boy and MC Ge Gee. To hear on iTunes, click here! To hear on Stitcher, click here!        

I have a special treat for you as Father's Day approaches. This episode is a collection of unreleased material from previous episodes with guests who are fathers, an extension of Episode #9 that was Mother's Day. This podcast series is all about conversation, which is much more than an interview. They're two-sided; not just one-sided Q&A. To that end, I don't keep a list of questions to ask every guest. Except in this case. There's one question I asked each guest. One topic, rather, that I covered with each guest. And that's what I have in store for you today.   Topics Covered: 0:02:16 David Meyers from Episode 2 0:08:50 Markus Garza from Episode 3 0:11:25 John J. Thompson from Episode 10 0:16:35 AD: Molliepop Studios 0:17:13 Bradley Ford from Episode 11 0:19:12 Gregory Byerline, your host Follow Along: Follow Collected Clan at these online destinations to never miss an episode. It's free to listen: Official Website Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Podcasts Stitcher YouTube Facebook.com/CollectedClan Twitter.com/CollectedClan Instagram.com/CollectedClan Feedback: Your thoughts, comments, and questions are welcome. Here's how: Email: collectedclan@gmail.com Voice: 615.592.5017 Support: If you find value in what we’re doing on Collected Clan, please support the show financially: PATREON to learn how you can financially support this show for as little as $5 a month, or PAYPAL to make a donation, either one-time or monthly   SPONSOR ... Molliepop Studios This episode is brought to you by Molliepop Studios, specializing in lifestyle portraiture of children and families. At Molliepop Studios, we capture that special smile, a mischievous smirk, a quick kiss for Daddy, or a special secret or snuggle with Mommy...like the cover image for this episode which was made by Molliepop Studios. And sometimes even the furry, barking kind of child. Please visit online at www.molliepopstudios.com or on Facebook at Molliepop Studios and book your session today to make your own photographic time capsules.

In this episode, I talk with John J. Thompson. Though we met less than 10 years ago, John and I share a rather parallel life that was exciting to explore in this conversation about our shared Central Illinois roots and about signing his own adoption papers, how forgiveness is actually connected to understanding, the unique community that was Cornerstone Festival, his book called Jesus Bread & Chocolate: Crafting a Handmade Faith in a Mass Market World, and so much more. Topics Covered: 0:02:02 Our parallel life 0:12:10 Living in and out of hiding with a con-man father 0:15:28 The making of a con-man father 0:17:59 The forgiveness process 0:21:52 Counting native Nashvillians 0:22:43 Moving to Music City 0:23:48 The beginnings of a music library 0:26:35 Tales from the late great Cornerstone Festival 0:31:43 The rise and fall of True Tunes 0:35:54 "I'm cool with Africa, just don't send me to Nashville" 0:44:42 Grand ideals dashed upon the rocks 0:53:43 About Jesus, Bread, and Chocolate book 1:07:38 John's upcoming projects 1:08:17 Deep admiration for Phil Keaggy 1:10:03 Non-Profit Spotlight: Compassion International 01:10:18 How to connect with John online Follow Along: Follow Collected Clan at these online destinations to never miss an episode. It's free to listen: Official Website Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Podcasts Stitcher YouTube Facebook.com/CollectedClan Twitter.com/CollectedClan Instagram.com/CollectedClan Feedback: Your thoughts, comments, and questions are welcome. Here's how: Email: collectedclan@gmail.com Voice: 615.592.5017 Support: If you find value in what we’re doing on Collected Clan, please support the show financially: PATREON to learn how you can financially support this show for as little as $5 a month, or PAYPAL to make a donation, either one-time or monthly  

Our spotlight campaign is a new album from the wonderful Jess Ray. Plus take our Good Patron Challenge, and keep up on current crowdfunding campaigns for Wild Harbors, VOL, Alter Boys, & more. Find out what Andrew Osenga, John J Thompson, and Kevin Max said that made Garret pick THIS as the Good Patron Challenge this episode. Spotlight campaign - Jess Ray - Parallels + Meridians PledgeMusic: https://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/jessray Noisetrade: https://noisetrade.com/jessray/pull-the-stars-from-the-sky Credits: Intro theme music and midroll theme music by Royalty Free Kings http://www.royaltyfreekings.com Bumper coming out of the spotlight campaign is "Announcement Groove" by https://seeds.churchonthemove.com/home Twitter: https://twitter.com/goodpatron Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/crowdfundingchristianmusic A production of UTR Media - a 501(c)(3) non-profit music media ministry - online at http://utrmedia.org

Where were you when you heard the news that Rich Mullins had died in 1997? We find out from Andrew Peterson, John J. Thompson, Beth Snell Lutz, and other that knew him. Plus more developments in our tribute album.

Back in the late 1980’s, a little magazine began to be passed around by discouraged and disenfranchised music loving, truth seeking believers on the back pews of churches. The mag was called True Tunes and what it did was send up flare to those folks who were looking for music with meaning and integrity, both of which unfortunately for many did not exist in the mainstream Christian music industry of the times. The visionary of the publication was a kid-at-the-time by the name of John J Thompson who joins us to tell us of the rise, the fall and possible resurrection of True Tunes.   To hear this on iTunes, click here!

John J. Thompson is a 30-year music industry veteran, author, songwriter, artist, producer and teacher who currently serves as Associate Dean of the Trevecca School of Music and Worship Arts and as Director of Publishing for E One Nashville. Until recently he was Creative Director at Capitol CMG Publishing. His abiding passions for authentic, spiritually alive art, transformative community, innovative business practices, artisanal living, and home roasted coffee are explored in his new book. Jesus, Bread, and Chocolate; Crafting a Hand Made Faith in a Mass Market World (Zondervan / Harper Collins 2015) and can be found throughout his professional, creative and ministry-oriented career. “It’s been an amazing journey so far,” Thompson says. “I’m thrilled when I am able to speak into a community, a business, or a project in a way that is inspiring and helpful.”In 1989, at the age of 19, Thompson founded True Tunes Etc, in Wheaton Illinois, a music store, magazine and concert venue, while simultaneously cultivating his songwriting, performing and worship-leading skills in his band, The Wayside. After leaving True Tunes in 2000 he accepted a position with the Cornerstone Festival, scored a ballet for a local dance school, produced several records and wrote the book Raised By Wolves; The Story of Christian Rock and Roll (ECW Press, 2000) – all while serving as a pastor at Warehouse Church, an inner-city ministry in Aurora, Illinois. “For me everything bled into one,” he explains of his varied resume. “Whether it was leading worship or preaching at church, speaking at a college, writing, or working with big music companies, or playing with my band in a pub, I thrive wherever faith, art, and people intersect and nothing gives me more satisfaction than connecting folks and unleashing vision.”Throughout his sojourn in the music business Thompson built a solid reputation as a music critic and feature writer for many publications including CCM Magazine, HM Magazine, Christianity Today and Christian Musician. He joined Capitol Christian Music Publishing in early 2007 (then known as EMI Christian Music Group) where he managed a roster of CCM and Gospel songwriters (Andrae Crouch, Kirk Franklin, Marvin Sapp, Aaron Lindsey, John P. Kee, Fred Hammond, Anita Wilson, VaShawn Mitchell, etc) and provided Music Supervision services for films, (including the 2013 Lionsgate movie Grace Unplugged.) He is currently a contributor of music and film reviews for www.ThinkChristian.net and is a regular speaker at colleges, churches, songwriting events and festivals on behalf of Compassion International.Although still a Chicagoan at heart Thompson loves the creative, independent spirit he has found in East Nashville, TN where he has lived with his wife (Michelle Lynn Thompson) and four children since 2007.Blog: www.JohnJThompson.com – Twitter: @JohnJThompson – Instagram: TheOnlyJJT

John J. Thompson is a 30-year music industry veteran, author, songwriter, artist, producer and teacher who currently serves as Associate Dean of the Trevecca School of Music and Worship Arts and as Director of Publishing for E One Nashville. Until recently he was Creative Director at Capitol CMG Publishing. His abiding passions for authentic, spiritually alive art, transformative community, innovative business practices, artisanal living, and home roasted coffee are explored in his new book. Jesus, Bread, and Chocolate; Crafting a Hand Made Faith in a Mass Market World (Zondervan / Harper Collins 2015) and can be found throughout his professional, creative and ministry-oriented career. “It’s been an amazing journey so far,” Thompson says. “I’m thrilled when I am able to speak into a community, a business, or a project in a way that is inspiring and helpful.”In 1989, at the age of 19, Thompson founded True Tunes Etc, in Wheaton Illinois, a music store, magazine and concert venue, while simultaneously cultivating his songwriting, performing and worship-leading skills in his band, The Wayside. After leaving True Tunes in 2000 he accepted a position with the Cornerstone Festival, scored a ballet for a local dance school, produced several records and wrote the book Raised By Wolves; The Story of Christian Rock and Roll (ECW Press, 2000) – all while serving as a pastor at Warehouse Church, an inner-city ministry in Aurora, Illinois. “For me everything bled into one,” he explains of his varied resume. “Whether it was leading worship or preaching at church, speaking at a college, writing, or working with big music companies, or playing with my band in a pub, I thrive wherever faith, art, and people intersect and nothing gives me more satisfaction than connecting folks and unleashing vision.”Throughout his sojourn in the music business Thompson built a solid reputation as a music critic and feature writer for many publications including CCM Magazine, HM Magazine, Christianity Today and Christian Musician. He joined Capitol Christian Music Publishing in early 2007 (then known as EMI Christian Music Group) where he managed a roster of CCM and Gospel songwriters (Andrae Crouch, Kirk Franklin, Marvin Sapp, Aaron Lindsey, John P. Kee, Fred Hammond, Anita Wilson, VaShawn Mitchell, etc) and provided Music Supervision services for films, (including the 2013 Lionsgate movie Grace Unplugged.) He is currently a contributor of music and film reviews for www.ThinkChristian.net and is a regular speaker at colleges, churches, songwriting events and festivals on behalf of Compassion International.Although still a Chicagoan at heart Thompson loves the creative, independent spirit he has found in East Nashville, TN where he has lived with his wife (Michelle Lynn Thompson) and four children since 2007.Blog: www.JohnJThompson.com - Twitter: @JohnJThompson - Instagram: TheOnlyJJT

1980's artists fogotten, neglected or never heard in the first place. This time John J. Thompson of True Tunes fame helps us remember The Alarm, After the Fire and Steve Taylor! To hear this on iTunes, click here!

Welcome to another dig through the often overlooked music of the 1980s! This time around journalist and author John J Thompson of True Tunes fame joins us to talk about the quiet but pure impact of artists The 77's, The Call, Ideola and Tonio K, of whom were within the personal and professional circles of such giants U2, Simple Minds, Peter Gabriel and many other 80's icons. Lots of great history and personal stories shared! To hear on iTunes, click here!

On this re-airing of Part 2 (of 3) of our Rich Mullins Tribute (orig from 2012) - we hear fascinating stories from Ben Shive & John J. Thompson, tribute songs by Big Daddy Weave & Carolyn Arends, and some rare interview clips from Rich himself.

On this re-airing of Part 2 (of 3) of our Rich Mullins Tribute (orig from 2012) - we hear fascinating stories from Ben Shive & John J. Thompson, tribute songs by Big Daddy Weave & Carolyn Arends, and some rare interview clips from Rich himself.

Prison ministry tips and lessons. (17:46-34:43) Interview with John J Thompson, author of Jesus, Bread, and Chocolate (35:19-47:58) What are some things you understood better after examining their purpose? (48:42-53:15) How do you know God's will in dating relationships? (53:25-1:08:55) Closing Song: Different (Haley Conner)

Author, musician, community curator, John J. Thompson is on the show! We chat about his role in alternative christian music in the 80’s and 90’s, whether the audience is necessary or not for good art, how coffee and bread changed his life, his book Jesus Bread & Chocolate and so much more!

The Mind Renewed returns from its "half-term" break for an interview with John J. Thompson, veteran of the music industry and author of the thoughtful and challenging book Jesus Bread and Chocolate : Crafting a Handmade Faith in a Mass-Market World. Speaking from his passion for authentic spirituality, transformative community and artisanal living, John J. Thompson reflects upon the growing phenomenon of the handcrafted and small-batch culture, and asks whether this intensifying counterpoint to the one-size-fits-all world of corporate mass-production might have something important to say about Jesus and our relationship with Him. "Is it possible that our culture's re-engagement with handcrafted local things and experiences might contain the echo of a 'still small voice' calling us home to our truer selves? What might a batch of artisanal chocolate, or a fresh-baked loaf of bread, or a cup of home-roasted carefully-brewed coffee, tell us about ourselves, our nature, or our faith?" (For show notes please visit http://themindrenewed.com)

The Mind Renewed returns from its "half-term" break for an interview with John J. Thompson, veteran of the music industry and author of the thoughtful and challenging book Jesus Bread and Chocolate : Crafting a Handmade Faith in a Mass-Market World. Speaking from his passion for authentic spirituality, transformative community and artisanal living, John J. Thompson reflects upon the growing phenomenon of the handcrafted and small-batch culture, and asks whether this intensifying counterpoint to the one-size-fits-all world of corporate mass-production might have something important to say about Jesus and our relationship with Him. "Is it possible that our culture's re-engagement with handcrafted local things and experiences might contain the echo of a 'still small voice' calling us home to our truer selves? What might a batch of artisanal chocolate, or a fresh-baked loaf of bread, or a cup of home-roasted carefully-brewed coffee, tell us about ourselves, our nature, or our faith?" (For show notes please visit http://themindrenewed.com)