Podcast appearances and mentions of Larnelle Harris

A former back-up vocalist for Grammy and Dove award winner Larnelle Harris, Renee Basel will join Friday’s Mornings with Eric and Brigitte to share with us her newest release, “Tell Me His Name Again – A Hymn Project”. www.reneebasel.comDonate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshow/wrmbSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colt and David sit down with songwriter Brian White.  White has more than 400 cuts to date, including 16 number 1's.  His credits include Michael English‘s “Holding Out Hope To You” and The Martins‘ “The Promise,” both of which took home a Dove Award for Song of the Year, as well as Rodney Atkins‘ “Watching You,” which was named SESAC Country Song of the Year, and Jason Aldean‘s chart-topper “Blame It On You.”White's work has been recorded by other Christian artists such as We Are Messengers, Ben Fuller, Consumed By Fire, Danny Gokey, Kutless, 7eventh Time Down, Avalon, Point of Grace, Mandisa, 4Him, Larnelle Harris, Karyn Williams and Selah, among others.  He has also scored more cuts in the country and pop markets with Rascal Flatts, Trace Adkins, Gary Allan, The Swon Brothers, Steve Holy, Earl Scruggs, Terri Clark, Kix Brooks and BlackHawk.Website: www.brianwhitesongwriter.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/bwtunesInstagram: www.instagram.com/bwtunesTwitter (X): www. twitter.com/bwtunesSend us a textSupport the showCheck out our socials and follow us!Facebook: www.facebook.com/TwangTownPodcastInstagram: www.instagram.com/TwangTownPodTwitter: www.twitter.com/TwangTownPodWe would love your support to continue to bring listeners amazing content!Cash App: www.cash.app/$TwangTownPodBuzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2232176/support

In the world of Gospel Music, few groups are more well-known and loved than the Gaither Vocal Band. A group that, for more than four decades, has toured the world, bringing the Gospel to audiences through amazing harmonies. The list of men who have comprised the Gaither Vocal Band reads like a “Who's Who” among the gospel music industry's best-loved voices, including: Steve Green, Larnelle Harris, Mark Lowry, Michael English, David Phelps and many others. Not only that, Bill Gaither –– known as the “Godfather of Modern Christian Music” –– is responsible for discovering the likes of Steven Curtis Chapman, TobyMac, Russ Taff and many others. Through an unexpected journey, Wes Hampton landed the spot of “tenor voice” for the GVB in 2005 and is currently the longest-tenured voice in the group, other than Bill Gaither himself.

One of the most distinct and dynamic voices in the history of Christian music belongs to Larnelle Harris. I had the privilege of touring and getting to know Larnelle in the 1990's and he continues to be someone I look up to and gain inspiration from to this day. The history of our industry cannot be told without this man's legacy and the songs he's etched on our souls and I know you're going to love this in-depth conversations with a CCM giant!Support the showandychrisman.com

One of the most distinct and dynamic voices in the history of Christian music belongs to Larnelle Harris. I had the privilege of touring and getting to know Larnelle in the 1990's and he continues to be someone I look up to and gain inspiration from to this day. The history of our industry cannot be told without this man's legacy and the songs he's etched on our souls and I know you're going to love this in-depth conversations with a CCM giant!Support the Show.andychrisman.com

Send us a Text Message.If you spend five minutes with Brian, you're going to know real fast. He's passionate. He loves his hometown, Cincinnati Reds, he loves his wife, his music, and his relationship with God.He also happens to be from my alma mater, Mount Vernon Nazarene University. He was the frontman for a Christian band, Brian White and Justice for 15 years. He had five projects that he recorded. Not only that. He has written 16 number-one songs. He has two Dove Awards for Song of the Year. Country Song of the Year and Billboard's Most Played Song of the Year for Rodney Adkins Watching You, as well as ACMas well as ACM and CMA nominations. Recently “Watching You” was listed at #37 in Billboard Magazines “100 Greatest Country Songs Of All Time” and also topped the chart as “The Most Played Country Song of The Decade”.  With over 400 cuts to his credit, his songs have been recorded by such Christian artists as Danny Gokey , Kutless, 7eventh Time Down,  Avalon, Point of Grace , Mandisa, 4 Him, Larnelle Harris, Karyn Williams, Selah, All Star United, 33 Miles, Pure NRG, Jaci Velasquez, Cliff Richard, and many more. Brian has also experienced success in the Country and Pop market with his songs being recorded by such artist as Rascal Flatts , Trace Adkins, Jason Aldean,  Gary Allan, Rodney Atkins, The Swon Brothers, Steve Holy, Earl Scruggs, Terri Clark, Kix Brooks, Blackhawk, Canadian Country stars Chad Brownlee, Tim Hicks, Brett Kissel, The Lovelocks, Livy Jeanne, NewLaw as well as Australian artist Jayne Denham , Missy Lancaster , Travis Collins and Russian Pop Star Avraam Russo.Brian is a frequent speaker / worship leader for conferences around the country as well as a featured clinician at songwriting seminars.  When he's off the road, he can be found playing a Songwriter Round, or in the studio behind the console producing records.  Brian makes his home in Nashville, TN with award winning Christian Recording Artist Karyn Williams. and writes for Anthem Entertainment Music Publishing.Find out more about Brian at https://brianwhitesongwriter.com/Support the Show.

Do you remember your first conscious “favorite song” as a child? Maybe it was a single, or an album, or a specific artist. I remember hearing a particular song on the radio as a four or five-year-old and saying out loud to my parents, “That's my favorite song.”Now, I realize I'm one of the older people in room. So, I'll ask, but I don't expect many to raise a hand: anyone know the name Larnelle Harris?Gospel singer Larnelle Harris was my first favorite singer. In January of 1985 (exactly thirty years before the planting of Cities Church), Larnelle released an album called “I've Just Seen Jesus,” and the first song on the cassette was called “How Excellent Is Thy Name.” I loved that song. Search it up.The reason I mention Larnelle is that two years later, in 1987, he released another album, and tucked away fifth on the cassette was a song based on Philippians 3 called “I Want to Know Christ.” Still today this song moves me deeply. Something about this song captured my six-year-old heart. I could tell its subject matter was unsurpassed. A song about “knowing Christ” felt so much bigger than your standard-fare Christian music of the 80s, or any decade. It went so clearly to the very heart of what God made us for.I'll read you the chorus, and you can hear our text this morning, as well as the “pressing on” we'll look at next week in verses 12–14: I want to know Christ I keep Him before me I lift up my eyes I drink in His glory I press toward the goal His goodness unfolds March on, oh my soul I want to know I want to know ChristDeep, Personal KnowingAt the end of the sermon last Sunday, Jonathan set the table so well for us for today. In fact, I hope this message will simply flesh out what he said near the end last week — that Philippians 3 doesn't just want us to be right with God (which is penultimate) but to know Jesus. Knowing Christ is the final goal, the ultimate goal; it's what makes heaven to be heaven:“Jesus is not just the means to get you what you want, but Jesus also becomes what you want. Jesus is means and end. To know Jesus is of surpassing worth. That is what is most valuable — to know “Christ Jesus my Lord.” . . . This is a deep, personal knowing. It's real experience in real relationship. Intimacy.”I see three pieces here, that map on with what we might call a (kind of) past aspect in verse 9, and a present aspect in verse 10, and a future aspect in verse 11. So, here's how we'll proceed this morning: we'll start by rehearsing what we saw last week in verse 9 (the penultimate), then jump to verse 11 and the future. Then come back to verse 10 and linger in what it means to “know Christ,” even now in this life, in the present. I hope to shoot as straight as I can about what it means to know Christ, and what that experience is like, and how we go about seeking to know him, and enjoy him, in our everyday Christian lives.So, we start with the penultimate in verse 9.1) We are fully accepted by God in Jesus. (v. 9)I'm not sure we used the word “justification” in the last two weeks, but this is the reality we've been talking about. Verse 3 mentions “boasting in Christ Jesus,” and “putting no confidence in the flesh.” This is justification talk. It raises the question, What is the grounds of your right-standing with God, your acceptance before God? How can an unrighteous sinner get right, and stay right, with the righteous holy God?Justification is God's declaration over sinners like us, You are righteous in my sight. I declare you to be in the right with me, fully accepted in my presence. How? Not because of anything we've done to deserve God's favor. But rather, because of what Jesus has done to win for us God's favor and the verdict, Righteous!Start back in verse 7, and get the flow of thought into verse 9:“whatever gain I had [and remember his amazing list of Jewish gains in verses 5–6], I counted as loss for the sake of Christ. Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ and [now verse 9] be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which comes through faith in Christ, the righteousness from God that depends on faith . . .”Three pieces here to help us get clarity on this justification by faith alone.First, what is not the grounds of Paul's justification, and ours, before God: our own merit. He says “not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law.” The problem is not the law; it is holy, righteous, and good. The problem is us. We are sinners through and through. We are not holy, righteous, and good, and so even our very best efforts at obeying God's holy, righteous, and good law, cannot win his righteous favor and get us right with him.Second, then, what is the grounds of our justification? Answer: having the righteousness that “comes through faith in Christ, the righteousness from God that depends on faith.” Faith in whom? Faith in Christ. Righteousness from whom? Righteousness from God, through our believing in Jesus.But still one piece is missing, and it's easy to overlook, at the beginning of verse 9: “found in him.” This is relational language, and it's part of an interaction or an exchange. Paul has been talking about gaining Christ, getting Christ, and now he talks about Christ getting him, his being found in Christ. It's almost like, “I am my beloved's and he is mine,” from the Song of Solomon. I get Christ, because he got me. Which means the ground of our justification is Christ alone, not our doing. And the instrument that connects us to Jesus is faith alone, again not our doing. And the context or the location of that faith is our being “found in him,” our being united to him, by the Spirit, through faith.So, justification, in verse 9, is our being fully accepted by God in Christ. United to Jesus by faith, his righteousness is ours, and the Father's full acceptance of him is ours.Brothers and sisters, to know, really know, the grace of justification by faith alone will make you want to stand on your head for joy — and remember, verse 9 is penultimate. Justification is not the end. It's not the final goal or reality. Justification, amazing as it is, is the means — the means to knowing the one in whom we are justified.So, #1, we are fully accepted by God in Jesus. Now bounce ahead to verse 11, and the ultimate.2) One day we will fully know Jesus, and be satisfied in him forever. (v. 11)That is, we will live forever, together, in ever increasing bliss, in the unobstructed presence of and ever deepening relationship with Jesus.We call this “glorification.” One day soon when we see Jesus, the risen, glorified God-man, face to face, we too, like him, will be glorified. In that day, says verse 21, Jesus “will transform our lowly body to be like his glorious body.”Let's read through verse 10, to verse 11. As we've seen, Paul is celebrating being united to Christ by faith and declared righteous in him, verse 10:“that I may know him and the power of his resurrection, and may share his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, [now verse 11] that by any means possible I may attain the resurrection from the dead.”So, verse 11 speaks to a future reality: our attaining, our reaching, our arriving at, our coming to the resurrection from the dead. Just like Jesus rose again bodily, to a new indestructible, risen, glorified body — the same temporal earthly body that went into the grave, then raised and transformed into an eternal heavenly body — so we too, who are in Christ, will one day rise again bodily to glorified, transfigured, resurrection bodies.And in these perfected, indestructible bodies, we will live eternally with Jesus, experiencing to the full the life God made us to live. We will have eternal life. Which won't only mean living in the same new world as the risen Christ, but it will mean knowing him. Union with him by faith now leads to communion with him forever. This, at its heart, is what eternal life is, like Jesus said in John 17:3: “this is eternal life, that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent.”Note two stunning moves in this statement: (1) Jesus puts “knowing God” at the heart of eternal life, then (2) he puts himself at the center of knowing God: “and Jesus Christ whom you have sent.”Remember the new-covenant prophecy that we saw in Hebrews 8, from Jeremiah 31, that “they shall all know me”? The coming of Jesus, God himself taking human flesh, dying for us, and rising again as the glorified God-man forever is how God draws near to us that we might know him — “the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ” (2 Corinthians 4:6).So, with Christ's perfect work finished, justification by faith alone is the ground beneath our feet; and seeing him face to face is ahead of us, when we will be in the same space with the God-man, no distance, no obstructions, no remoteness, no more knowing in part but then knowing in full. But what about in the meantime? What about now, between our justification and glorification?3) We know Jesus even now, and want to know him more. (v. 10)We've seen penultimate and ultimate, and so finally we come to “deep, personal knowing, real experience in real relationship,” even in this life. Verse 10:“that I may know him and the power of his resurrection, and may share his sufferings, becoming like him in his death . . .”What does it mean to know Jesus? Not just know about him but know him, right now, know the living Christ on the throne of heaven. Do you know him?What does it mean to know Jesus, when, unlike his disciples, you've never seen him with your own eyes, or touched him with your own hands, or heard his human voice with your own ears? How do you know a person who is at present physically inaccessible? How can you know him?One thing to make clear about Paul's expressed desire “to know him” is that Paul is pressing way beyond minimal saving knowledge to maximal satisfying knowing. He's not asking, What's the least I need to know to be saved? Rather, he's talking maximally knowing and enjoying a real, living, breathing person, who has made himself knowable both as God, and as man. This is maximal personal-knowing, not minimal information-knowing.Struggle as we might to capture in words what it means to “know Jesus,” we all know experientially as persons what it's like to know another living person. You don't know a person simply by being in the same room. Two people can sit in silence in the doctor's office waiting room and not know each other at all. Or, two people thousands of miles away can know each other profoundly through the sequenced exchange of words. Shared space is not the essence of how we come to know each other, but interaction. Communication. Self-revelation. Exchanging words is typically the main channel through which persons know each other. Our words reveal the unseen inner person, and so words heard, and responded to in kind, enable us to dialogue and interact, and so know each other in and through the exchange. We come to know a person by listening to him, and then in the rhythms of relational interaction, speaking back to him with questions or our own self-revelation.And, don't miss this, getting to know a person well also involves other people. You see more, and hear more, and know a person more by enjoying him with others. Other people draw out previously unknown aspects of the person. Also knowing someone deepens as you experience life with them, and especially life's ups and downs, both triumphs and defeats.As we get to know a living person, it often happens first in big chunks, and then through endless refinements over time. You never exhaust knowing a living person. Yet over time we can genuinely say that we come to know a person's heart, their essence, who they really are. So, when someone else talks about a person you know, you might say, Yes, that's him. Or you might say, No, I know him and that doesn't sound like him.And of course, Jesus is no ordinary person, so there's a special note to strike here: vital to our knowing him, and coming to know him more, is something unique to every mere human person we know. Those whom Jesus knows, he puts in them his own Spirit. If you are in Christ, the Holy Spirit dwells in you, and (as we've seen in Philippians 2:13 and 3:3) he is “the Spirit of Christ” (1:19). We hear Jesus's voice in his word by the Spirit, and we pray to him in the Spirit, and we come together as his people through the Spirit. Which leads to Paul's next phrase in verse 10.Resurrection PowerWhat does it mean, then, to “know him and the power of his resurrection”? Jesus not only died, in our place, to forgive for our sins; he rose again and he is alive. He is alive to know, right now, as a living person, as the God-man seated on heaven's throne, because of the power of the resurrection. So, to know the living Christ is to know him in the power of his resurrection. But it also means to experience his resurrection power in our own person by his Spirit, and be changed by him. To interact with him and so be transformed by him.In knowing Christ, in being united to him and communing with him, his resurrection power doesn't leave us unchanged. We are sanctified. We become more like him.Which means in coming to know Christ better, in his holiness and grace, we also come to know ourselves better in our sin and need. Knowing Jesus has major life entailments. Knowing Jesus will change us. In fact, knowing Jesus is the engine of true Christian change. But — get this straight — we don't change in order to know him; we know him, and his resurrection power, and so begin to change. Knowing Christ transforms the fight against sin, and our striving to be like him, by putting it in the right perspective. When you know Christ, and want to know him more, reading the Bible and meditating on Scripture is not a chore to be completed but a means of God's grace in the pursuit of knowing Jesus more. Prayer is not a box to check, but speaking back to the one we know, in the power of his Spirit, having heard his voice in his word. And fellowship with brothers and sisters in Christ becomes a precious corporate context in which to see and hear what fresh glories they bring out about Jesus in their words and prayers and obedience to him.But we close with one more striking and unexpected means in verse 10 for how we know Jesus and come to know him more.Fellowship of SufferingsLook at verse 10 one last time:“that I may know him and the power of his resurrection, and may share his sufferings, becoming like him in his death . . .”Now, what we've said so far about knowing Christ is true, but the accent Paul adds here is suffering. How we come to know most deeply the risen Christ, his nearness, his pattern, his obedience, his holiness, his heart, his grace is not in life's easiest times and our most comfortable moments but in our sufferings.What Paul has in mind here relates to what he's just said about Christ's example in chapter two: “he humbled himself” (2:8). I don't think that “becoming like him in his death” means that Paul is anticipating a crucifixion for himself, or for us, but that he wants to know Christ by echoing Christ's heart and “mind” (2:5):Being in the form of God, he did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men. And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death. That's the pattern Paul wants to be conformed to, and know Christ by sharing in his sufferings, walking in the footsteps of his self-humbling, and experiencing Jesus's help and fellowship and nearness and resurrection power on the path of obedience when it's hardest.So, not only do we know Jesus as we walk with him in triumph, but also — and typically all the more — as we cling to him in our suffering, and find that he draws especially nearer to us in our suffering.So, we might sum it up like this: two big parts to knowing him — sunny days and stormy days. Bright days and dark days. Happy seasons and heavy seasons. In the bright, sunny, happy seasons, we establish the steps of our lives. We learn to walk with him and get to know him as we walk with him. We cultivate habits for hearing his voice in his word by the Spirit, and speaking to him in prayer, and in the fellowship of others who know him. Oh my how vital are our fellows in Christ for knowing more of Jesus!But what we're doing in those bright and sunny days is establishing trust and getting to know Jesus better, so that when the rainy, stormy, dark, difficult days come, then we go especially deep with him. As many in this room know, it is often the times when we know him in our sufferings that we really know him best and come to know him more.Supper TogetherAnd we know him through eating with him at this Table. Here we know ourselves afresh as sinners, desperate, condemned apart from him. And we know his grace here. Not just about grace, but know grace, experience his grace. And through his grace: Christ himself.So, while this Table is by no means the only practical avenue of knowing him, it is a vital one as we come here together week after week and eat and drink in faith. Which is why another name for the Lord's Supper is Communion. We don't just come here to eat and drink the grace he provides; we come here to encounter him. To know him.

Today's guest, John Chisum, was such a joy to meet and hang out with! Getting to hear his story of following God after his radical conversion to see how He opened up doors for John when he least expected it. He also talks about a very dark time during his career when he felt so depressed and hopeless that he considered taking his own life. When he was at his lowest, God presented him with a new opportunity to begin helping singers and songwriters across the world with the Nashville Christian Songwriters website and organization. You will sense the joy he feels and just how much he loves the place God has put him. I pray this episode encourages you to keep going when you are at your lowest and know that God loves you and He doesn't leave you! Bio: John Chisum is an internationally loved worship leader, recording artist, songwriter, coach and teacher specializing in the areas of worship, songwriting, and personal empowerment. Currently President of Nashville Christian Songwriters in Nashville, Tennessee, John is continuing a 30+ year passion “to empower Christian songwriters worldwide.” John is widely known for his songs recorded by Christian artists Ron Kenoly, Steve Green, Larnelle Harris, The Gaither Vocal Band, Truth, First Call, The Cathedrals and many of Integrity's Hosanna! Music recordings. John has been a long-time music industry professional in music publishing, artist development, songwriter, and producer roles for over 200 projects. John studied classical voice at the University of Memphis and holds a B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies from The University of South Alabama (Mobile) and a Masters of Arts in Worship Studies from Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia. John has had over 400 songs published in his career and has co-written and produced eight children's and youth musicals in conjunction with Word Music, Integrity Music, and Lifeway Christian Resources. His compositions are in print with every major choral music company including Integrity Music, Word Music, Lillenas Music, Lifeway Christian Resources, and Allegis Music. He has released eight worship recordings distributed through Warner Brothers, Pamplin Music, Integrity Music, Martingale Music, and Firm Foundation Worship Ministries. John counts among his personal mentors the late evangelist and Bible teacher Dr. Kenneth E. Hagin, influential Christian music pioneers such as Bill & Gloria Gaither, Darrell A. Harris, Stan Moser, and the late Dr. Robert E. Webber, author and founder of The Dr. Robert E. Webber Institute for Worship Studies. John has a great love for international ministry, as well, and has ministered in Europe, Africa, and Southeast Asia over the last twenty years. He has been involved overseas with Worship International and with The Protestant Women of the Chapel, a military organization that provides ministry to military families throughout the nations. John has been married to Donna for 40 years, and they have a lovely daughter, Aly. Anchor Verses: Proverbs 16:9 Ephesians 3:20-this is the one he meant to say:) Connect with John: Website: https://www.johnchisum.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/johnchisumofficial/ Nashville Christian Songwriters: Website:https://www.nashvillechristiansongwriters.com An Evening with John Chisum and Friends on October 16th: https://www.nashvillechristiansongwriters.com/jc-event/ ***This podcast is a proud member of the Spark Network! It is a network of Christian podcasts that cover so many different topics!  Head over to: https://www.sparkmedia.ventures/spark-network#/ to find more amazing podcasts!!***

If you spend five minutes with Brian, you're going to know real fast. He's passionate. He loves his hometown, Cincinnati Reds, he loves his wife, his music, and his relationship with God.He also happens to be from my alma mater, Mount Vernon Nazarene University. He was the frontman for a Christian band, Brian White and Justice for 15 years. He had five projects that he recorded. Not only that. He has written 16 number-one songs. He has two Dove Awards for Song of the Year. Country Song of the Year and Billboard's Most Played Song of the Year for Rodney Adkins Watching You, as well as ACMas well as ACM and CMA nominations. Recently "Watching You" was listed at #37 in Billboard Magazines "100 Greatest Country Songs Of All Time" and also topped the chart as "The Most Played Country Song of The Decade". With over 400 cuts to his credit, his songs have been recorded by such Christian artists as Danny Gokey , Kutless, 7eventh Time Down, Avalon, Point of Grace , Mandisa, 4 Him, Larnelle Harris, Karyn Williams, Selah, All Star United, 33 Miles, Pure NRG, Jaci Velasquez, Cliff Richard, and many more. Brian has also experienced success in the Country and Pop market with his songs being recorded by such artist as Rascal Flatts , Trace Adkins, Jason Aldean, Gary Allan, Rodney Atkins, The Swon Brothers, Steve Holy, Earl Scruggs, Terri Clark, Kix Brooks, Blackhawk, Canadian Country stars Chad Brownlee, Tim Hicks, Brett Kissel, The Lovelocks, Livy Jeanne, NewLaw as well as Australian artist Jayne Denham , Missy Lancaster , Travis Collins and Russian Pop Star Avraam Russo.Brian is a frequent speaker / worship leader for conferences around the country as well as a featured clinician at songwriting seminars. When he's off the road, he can be found playing a Songwriter Round, or in the studio behind the console producing records. Brian makes his home in Nashville, TN with award winning Christian Recording Artist Karyn Williams. and writes for Anthem Entertainment Music Publishing.Find out more about Brian at https://brianwhitesongwriter.com/

If you spend five minutes with Brian, you're going to know real fast. He's passionate. He loves his hometown, Cincinnati Reds, he loves his wife, his music, and his relationship with God.He also happens to be from my alma mater, Mount Vernon Nazarene University. He was the frontman for a Christian band, Brian White and Justice for 15 years. He had five projects that he recorded. Not only that. He has written 16 number-one songs. He has two Dove Awards for Song of the Year. Country Song of the Year and Billboard's Most Played Song of the Year for Rodney Adkins Watching You, as well as ACMas well as ACM and CMA nominations. Recently "Watching You" was listed at #37 in Billboard Magazines "100 Greatest Country Songs Of All Time" and also topped the chart as "The Most Played Country Song of The Decade".With over 400 cuts to his credit, his songs have been recorded by such Christian artists as Danny Gokey , Kutless, 7eventh Time Down, Avalon, Point of Grace , Mandisa, 4 Him, Larnelle Harris, Karyn Williams, Selah, All Star United, 33 Miles, Pure NRG, Jaci Velasquez, Cliff Richard, and many more. Brian has also experienced success in the Country and Pop market with his songs being recorded by such artist as Rascal Flatts , Trace Adkins, Jason Aldean, Gary Allan, Rodney Atkins, The Swon Brothers, Steve Holy, Earl Scruggs, Terri Clark, Kix Brooks, Blackhawk, Canadian Country stars Chad Brownlee, Tim Hicks, Brett Kissel, The Lovelocks, Livy Jeanne, NewLaw as well as Australian artist Jayne Denham , Missy Lancaster , Travis Collins and Russian Pop Star Avraam Russo.Brian is a frequent speaker / worship leader for conferences around the country as well as a featured clinician at songwriting seminars. When he's off the road, he can be found playing a Songwriter Round, or in the studio behind the console producing records. Brian makes his home in Nashville, TN with award winning Christian Recording Artist Karyn Williams. and writes for Anthem Entertainment Music Publishing.Find out more about Brian at https://brianwhitesongwriter.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aaronconrad/support

Describing some of the challenges young girls face, Dannah Gresh exposes the lies they are being told about their friendships, themselves, and God. She shares how parents can help their daughters combat these lies with the truth. She also discusses the importance of falling in love with God as your true source of fulfillment.   Then award-winning Christian vocalist Larnelle Harris reflects on his five-decade music career, sharing the valuable life lessons he's learned about putting his family first, allowing God to redeem a troubled past, recognizing those who've sacrificed for his benefit, and faithfully adhering to biblical principles amidst all the opportunities that have come his way.   Receive the Lies Girls Believe Bundle and the audio download of the broadcast "Helping Your Daughter Navigate Friendships" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive.   Subscribe to Brio magazine for your daughter. Each issue is packed with inspiring, faith-based articles and practical advice on culturally-relevant topics.   Career, Calling, and Christian Vocation -- There are opportunities for ministry in every walk of life.   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Girls today face a number of challengesfrom school and friendships to culture and social media. Dannah Gresh reveals some of the lies girls buy into and how you can help your daughter combat those lies with God's truth. She offers insight into the world of tween and teen girls, sharing ways you can better connect with your daughter. Also when you're blessed with talent or special skills, you have a responsibility to use those gifts for God's Kingdom. Larnelle Harris describes his amazing music ministry, spanning 5 decades, and his heart for serving the Lord! Join us for his inspirational story. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/776/29

Larnelle Harris shares stories about how God redeemed the dysfunctional past of his parents, the many African-American teachers who sacrificed their time and energy to give young men like himself a better future, and how his faithfulness to godly principles gave him greater opportunities and career success than anything else.   Receive Larnelle Harris' book Shaped Notes and an audio download of "A Legacy of Music and Trusting the Lord" for your donation of any amount!   Get More Episode Resources   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

When you're blessed with talent or special skills, you have a responsibility to use those gifts for God's Kingdom. Larnelle Harris describes his amazing music ministry, spanning 5 decades, and his heart for serving the Lord! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/776/29

Janet McMahan has been working as a professional pianist since the age of sixteen. She has also worked as a writer, performing artist and producer of music, audio books and dramatic works.As a musician and singer, Janet has performed on the Grand Ole Opry, toured the United States and abroad as Roy Orbison's keyboard player and played for hundreds of society gigs, weddings, parties, etc. She has worked in the studio as a keyboard player, vocalist and vocal contractor/conductor on recordings for numerous artists including Carrie Underwood, Dolly Parton, Steve Winwood, Shirley Jones, John Denver, Sandy Patti, Michael Crawford and others. She has performed on jingles for McDonald's, Target, General Tire and numerous other regional and local commercials and has written and produced for Jubilate Music Group, Simon and Schuster, LifeWay, McGraw-Hill, Word, Gibson Publishing, Thomas Nelson, Sparrow, Brentwood/Benson and Sesame Street Records. David Huntsinger is a pianist, composer, songwriter, and arranger who moved from his native California to Nashville, TN, in 1976 and played for the Rambos. He co-wrote the song, "Holy Spirit, Thou Art Welcome", with ⁠Dottie Rambo⁠, as well as the children's musical, Down By The Creek Bank.⁠⁠ In 1979 he left the Rambos to pursue a career as a studio pianist. He wrote and arranged music for the 1989 Grammy-winning album A Child's Gift of Lullabyes,⁠ and arranged for and co-produced ⁠Andy Griffith⁠'s 1996 Grammy-winning album, I Love To Tell The Story: 25 Timeless Hymns.⁠He has worked with many artists, such as ⁠Sandi Patti⁠, ⁠Steve Green⁠, ⁠Kathy Troccoli⁠, ⁠Michael Crawford⁠, ⁠Glen Campbell⁠, ⁠Carman⁠, ⁠Larnelle Harris⁠, ⁠Johnny Cash⁠ and ⁠Dolly Parton⁠. He toured with ⁠Vince Gill⁠ for a Christmas tour in 1999, and in 2001 for the ⁠Amy Grant⁠/Vince Gill Christmas tour. He has also written a number of children's musicals, as well as produced many albums of his own original works and arrangements. Much Ado About Nothing is set in 1945 as soldiers return from the war in the Pacific, this contemporary setting of Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing is a unique combination of classic Shakespeare and modern Broadway.  In the style of a 1940's musical, this version of Much Ado About Nothing was a run-away hit for the Nashville Shakespeare Festival's 2012 season. Shakespeare's timeless humor combined with these expertly crafted original songs by two of Nashville's premiere musical theater songwriters make this a slam-dunk audience pleaser. More Info about Much Ado About Nothing

It's a known fact that singing and music therapy can be used as a treatment for the improvement of cognitive function in people with dementia. On a basic level, songs, hymns and interactive music connect in ways that can't always be explained. Special guest, Dave Clark, a prominent songwriter and storyteller, shares his heart on this episode about his experience within his family navigating Alzheimers. You will love his story of "Alice and Bill" and the song he crafted for his family. Listen here on YouTube: https://youtu.be/LVeBvU7KfvM Dave says every song has a story and well-known artists like Rascal Flatts, Larnelle Harris, Sandi Patty, Steve Green, 4HIM, Al Denson, Point of Grace, Phillips, Craig & Dean, Glen Campbell, Donny Osmond, CeCe Winans, Michael Crawford, The Martins, and others - know the power of his songs and lyrics. But his most heart-felt quote says it all, "Although I don't write many story songs, nearly every song has a story. I am in the process of writing them down so my kids will have them." For those suffering from dementia or Alzheimer's, story set to music can be incredibly healing not only for the loved one, but also for the caregiving family. www.daveclarkwrites.com www.verandaministries.org

Looking for a smooth insprational sound of comtempory gospel. Well look no further because Lador Frank has the perfect mix music for you. We call it Soft Sunsets with music from Jonica Castleberry, Beverly Crawford, Larnelle Harris and more. Thanks for listening.

Dave Clark is more than our guest today on the Suebiquitous Podcast... he's the friend everybody wish they had, and trust me,  it translates today. From Rascal Flatts, to Sandi Patti, to Larnelle Harris, to Glen Campbell (and many more household names), they all know: It's the song that is everything. And there's no better songwriter than Dave Clark. Today's episode isn't just about songs but more about the man behind the pen. Get ready for a fun and fast ride! www.daveclarkwrites.com www.sueduffield.com

Admired by fans and peers alike for his majestic tenor voice, Larnelle Harris as become the symbol of talent and integrity in a career that spans over five decades.   He is the only person in history to be a member of three distinct hall of fame organizations-- Gospel Music Hall of Fame, Kentucky Music Hall of Fame and the Amateur Radio Hall of Fame.  He was twice inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame, both as a solo artist and as part of the Gaither Vocal Band.  From the White House to the danger zone of the 38th Parallel, Larnelle has impacted audiences across the globe with his music.  He was the first Christian artist to perform inside the Kremlin after the fall of the Soviet Union.  He is one of a handful of celebrities to receive the Ad Council's Silver Bell Award for Distinguished Public Service in recognition of his song "Mighty Spirit" as the theme song for the longest-running Public Service Announcement in television history.   Larnelle Harris is here to discuss his autobiography entitled “Shaped Notes: How Ordinary People with Extraordinary Gifts Influenced my Life and Career”.

Admired by fans and peers alike for his majestic tenor voice, Larnelle Harris as become the symbol of talent and integrity in a career that spans over five decades.   He is the only person in history to be a member of three distinct hall of fame organizations-- Gospel Music Hall of Fame, Kentucky Music Hall of Fame and the Amateur Radio Hall of Fame.  He was twice inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame, both as a solo artist and as part of the Gaither Vocal Band.  From the White House to the danger zone of the 38th Parallel, Larnelle has impacted audiences across the globe with his music.  He was the first Christian artist to perform inside the Kremlin after the fall of the Soviet Union.  He is one of a handful of celebrities to receive the Ad Council's Silver Bell Award for Distinguished Public Service in recognition of his song "Mighty Spirit" as the theme song for the longest-running Public Service Announcement in television history.   Larnelle Harris is here to discuss his autobiography entitled “Shaped Notes: How Ordinary People with Extraordinary Gifts Influenced my Life and Career”.

Admired by fans and peers alike for his majestic tenor voice, Larnelle Harris as become the symbol of talent and integrity in a career that spans over five decades.   He is the only person in history to be a member of three distinct hall of fame organizations-- Gospel Music Hall of Fame, Kentucky Music Hall of Fame and the Amateur Radio Hall of Fame.  He was twice inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame, both as a solo artist and as part of the Gaither Vocal Band.  From the White House to the danger zone of the 38th Parallel, Larnelle has impacted audiences across the globe with his music.  He was the first Christian artist to perform inside the Kremlin after the fall of the Soviet Union.  He is one of a handful of celebrities to receive the Ad Council's Silver Bell Award for Distinguished Public Service in recognition of his song "Mighty Spirit" as the theme song for the longest-running Public Service Announcement in television history.   Larnelle Harris is here to discuss his autobiography entitled “Shaped Notes: How Ordinary People with Extraordinary Gifts Influenced my Life and Career”.

It is an honor to welcome Larnelle Harris to the podcast. Larnelle has one of the biggest voices in Gospel music and has been singing for nearly 50 years. He's released 24 albums, been awarded 5 Grammy Awards, 11 Dove Awards, and numerous hall of fame inductions. Larnelle shares stories about digging wells in Malawi and singing in the Kremlin, using the tools and gifts God gave him. Larnelle Harris: Website, 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. Visit Patreon to learn how you can support the work we do. **** Please be sure to check out Mercy, inc. and see how you can support them today! ****

Tiffany Coburn, Voctave vocalist, Clermont, Florida, will be the featured artist this week on The Gospel Jubilee.Listen to the Gospel Jubilee on your Echo device by saying, Alexa, play the Gospel Jubilee on Apple podcast.Or go to: https://api.spreaker.com/v2/episodes/45262217/download.mp3Tiffany Coburn is mainly known for group performances (Disney's Voices of Liberty, Truth, Voctave) and is celebrated for her stunning soprano vocals that rise above the music and linger long after the cut-off. Her unmistakable voice has brought inspiration and happiness to friends and families for decades.  She has a heart and relentless passion for ministry.  The stellar gift Tiffany Coburn brings to the world through her music is remarkable.  Whether you hear her singing with Disney's “Voices of Liberty”, “Voctave” or performing at churches and concert halls across the country, your heart will be moved by her sweet spirit and powerful voice.Tiffany Coburn has been called a singers singer!  Her love of music is undeniable.  Her career has been filled with “pinch me” moments!At the age of 17, she began the “tour” life beginning with the Continental Singers and Orchestra.  She has toured with TRUTH, Larnelle Harris and Sandi Patty just to name a few.  She has had the privilege of performing as a soloist with The Boston Pops, the Orlando and Charlotte Philharmonic Orchestras, appeared at the Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall and sang for the closing ceremonies of the Special Olympics.  She represented the United States at the April Spring Friendship Festival in Pyongyang, North Korea against 40 other countries and brought home First Place Honors.  She recorded the theme song, “Share a Dream Come True” for Disney's 100 Years of Magic, EPCOT's “Tapestry of Dreams Parade” and Sea World's “Turtle Trek.Whether you hear her singing with Disney's “Voices of Liberty,” “Voctave” or performing her own concerts, your heart will be moved by her heavenly voice.  While Tiffany enjoys every opportunity to perform as a featured soloist at Carnegie Hall, the Lincoln Center, for the Boston Pops, and for orchestras across the country; it is the opportunities to share her heart through music with the church that are the most special.She currently lives in Clermont, Florida with her husband of 24 years, Chip, and their beautiful daughter Paris.You can also catch The Gospel Jubilee Saturday evenings at 7:00 and Wednesday afternoons at 4:00 CDT on Radio For Life.Go to: www.RadioForLife.ComPlaylist:Artists | Song Title | Album01. The Collingsworth Family - We want to praise Jesus - "God Is Faithful"02. The Erwins - All of my help - "This Is Love"03. Triumphant Quartet - Bigger than Sunday - "Bigger Than Sunday"04. Tiffany Coburn - Nobody knows better than me - "You Are More"05. Tiffany coburn - Roll back river - "You Are More"06. Tribute Quartet - Someday - "Quartet Tribute Volume 2"07. The Cathedrals - The last Sunday - "Through The Years - 20 All Time Favorites"08. Joseph Habedank - Religion isn't working - "Change Is Coming"09. Ernie Haase & Signature Sound - Keep on Keeping on - "Keep On Keeping On - Single"10. Wes Hampton - Little is much when God is in it - "Wes Hampton Hymns"11. Tiffany Coburn - Jesus - "Near To The Heart Of God"12. Tiffany Coburn - Seasons of the soul - "You Are More"13. Tiffany Coburn - What if it's us - "You Are More"14. The Reggie Saddler Family - The real thing - "The Real Thing"15. The Kingsmen - The glory road - "All Time Favorites"16. Carroll Roberson - Is your house built upon the Rock - "One Life To Live"17. The Perrys - That's how you know - "Keep Movin' Along"18. The Kingdom Heirs - Ready for glory - "Everything In Between"19. Sisters - Brand new song - "Here's a Reminder"20. Legacy Five - Love always finds a way - "Pure Love"21. The Steeles - Faithful once again - "A Song To Remind You"Send your request to:request@gatewayfortheblind.com

Unless you are an avid credit reader like me, you might not recognize my guest today by name. But I guarantee you will recognize his work. Dave Clark is a songwriter, publisher, and arranger who has lived in Nashville for the past 40 plus years. He has written songs for Rascal Flatts, Larnelle Harris, Sandi Patty, Donny Osmond, Glen Campbell, CeCe Winans, Al Denson… just to name a few. And he's written at least one #1 song in four consecutive decades with more than 25 number one songs on the Christian Music Charts. I think Dave is pretty good at his job! So if you are an aspiring writer, you'll want to stick around for today's conversation. Dave Clark: Website and Instagram. You'll also want to check out: SongSteps.com And of course on our page: Christian Music Archive. Christian Music Archive Links: Website, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.

Unless you are an avid credit reader like me, you might not recognize my guest today by name. But I guarantee you will recognize his work. Dave Clark is a songwriter, publisher, and arranger who has lived in Nashville for the past 40 plus years. He has written songs for Rascal Flatts, Larnelle Harris, Sandi Patty, Donny Osmond, Glen Campbell, CeCe Winans, Al Denson… just to name a few. And he's written at least one #1 song in four consecutive decades with more than 25 number one songs on the Christian Music Charts. I think Dave is pretty good at his job!

Today on Karl and Crew Mornings, we concluded our weekly theme: "Waymaker".  On this Freedom Friday, we discussed and shared stories of how God makes a way for our sins to be forgiven...of how He blots out our sins.  The scripture reference was Isaiah 43:25.  Our special guest today was Larnelle Harris, legendary and award-winning Gospel recording artist whose career has spanned over five decades.  This week was Founder's Week (also themed "Waymaker") at the Moody Bible Institute, and we shared a few highlights.  For February, we started a read-thru of Acts for the month: a book a day.  Check our Facebook page to stay updated.  Finally, take a listen to the Karl and Crew Showcast to hear some of the best moments from today.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul discusses his beginning in Chicago, his career in Nashville, his favorite artists and music...

This interview aired on November 11, 2020. From her first rejection to becoming an award-winning worship leader and singer, Babbie Mason spent an hour on Mornings with Tabi, sharing her song-writing strategies, her passion for teaching others, and her heart for worshipping the Lord. You'll enjoy this warm and laid-back conversation that takes us behind the scenes of this amazing woman's life. The name Babbie Mason is synonymous with excellence in the Christian community. A two-time Dove Award winning singer-songwriter of Christian music and a best-selling author and speaker, Babbie's ministry has blessed millions around the globe for more than three decades. Gracing the stage in numerous events and venues such as Billy Graham Crusades worldwide, Women of Faith Conferences, the Grammy Awards, Bill Gaither's Homecoming, Dr. Charles Stanley's In Touch, and Carnegie Hall, her gifts and talents are still making room for her. Babbie has shared the platform with American Presidents Carter, Ford and Bush, and many other dignitaries including Former First Lady Barbara Bush, Lady Margaret Thatcher, General Norman Scwartzkof and General Colin Powell. A preacher's daughter, Babbie was playing the piano for her father's church full-time by age nine. Those early days have paved the way for her long-lasting career. She was inducted into The Christian Music Hall of Fame in 2010 for her contributions to the Gospel music industry. A host of other awards and commendations line her walls, including eleven Dove Award Nominations and nominations for the Grammy, The Emmy and The Stellar Awards. Babbie has garnered two ASCAP Awards and ten number one radio singles. Her compositions have been recorded by Cece Winans, Larnelle Harris, Ron Kenoly, Helen Baylor, Albertina Walker and The Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir. A sought after women's conference speaker, Babbie brings the messages of her numerous books and Bible studies to center stage, teaching women and Christian creatives that they matter to God and that He can use their gifts and talents regardless of their age or the adversities they may face. Babbie is an adjunct professor of Songwriting and Entrepreneurship in Music Business at Lee University in Tennessee and was tapped to teach at her alma mater, Spring Arbor University in Michigan. Babbie serves on the Advisory Council for the School of Music at Liberty University and received an honorary doctorate in 2019 from El Bon College of Ministry in Apple Valley, California. In addition to Babbie's eighth book, Fully Qualified: Maximizing Your God-Given Potential, her ventures include www.babbiemasonradio.com, an online radio station that features the music of independent artists and inspirational interviews with indie artists and self-published authors. Babbie is currently completing a songwriting textbook, Songwriting Made Easier, that she will use in her university songwriting courses, online webinars and individual coaching. The parents of two adult sons, Babbie and Charles Mason live on a farm in Georgia and enjoy fishing, eating fresh from the garden, starry nights and sunsets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of Gospel Music's most celebrated soloists sits down for a conversation with SGNP host, Darien Southerland to talk about his stellar career and the things that mean the most to him! #SGNP Southern Gospel News Podcast http://southerngospelnewspodcast.com/ Episode 121             Darien and Arthur replay a great interview from the archives with the legendary Larnelle Harris             SGNP is just our fancy little acronym for Southern Gospel News Podcast. On SGNP you can listen to our host, Darien Southerland, interview some of the industry's top leading influencers, like Jason Crabb, Mac Powell, Jeff Whisnant, and so many more! Southern Gospel News Podcast will give you information that you won’t be able to find anywhere else - not on the radio, not in a magazine- strictly on SGNP. Every Friday morning SGNP releases a new episode. Never miss an episode by subscribing to our podcast on your cell phone. Find the purple app labeled "Podcast", search "Southern Gospel News Podcast", look for our SGNP Microphone, and click the purple button that says "Subscribe". Or, if you have an Amazon Alexa, just say "Alexa, Play Southern Gospel News Podcast", and you will hear our latest episode. Please share with friends and family and be sure to subscribe! Advertisements https://www.mypillow.com/ Use the Code Word SGNP Additional Links SGNP Website- http://southerngospelnewspodcast.com/ Libsyn- https://southerngospelnewspodcast.libsyn.com/ This podcast was produced for Southern Gospel News Podcast. This podcast was published and produced by BG Ad Group http://bgadgroup.com/ .   For advertising inquiries please email J.southerland@bgadgroup.com #LarnelleHarris #MyPillow #TFC #ToccoaFallsCollege #TonyGoreBBQ #KIA #JasonCrabb #BillyGraham #BillGaither #SandiPatty

One of Gospel Music's most celebrated soloists sits down for a conversation with SGNP host, Darien Southerland to talk about his stellar career and the things that mean the most to him! #SGNP Southern Gospel News Podcast http://southerngospelnewspodcast.com/ Episode 121       Darien and Arthur replay a great interview from the archives with the legendary Larnelle Harris             SGNP is just our fancy little acronym for Southern Gospel News Podcast. On SGNP you can listen to our host, Darien Southerland, interview some of the industry's top leading influencers, like Jason Crabb, Mac Powell, Jeff Whisnant, and so many more! Southern Gospel News Podcast will give you information that you won't be able to find anywhere else - not on the radio, not in a magazine- strictly on SGNP. Every Friday morning SGNP releases a new episode. Never miss an episode by subscribing to our podcast on your cell phone. Find the purple app labeled "Podcast", search "Southern Gospel News Podcast", look for our SGNP Microphone, and click the purple button that says "Subscribe". Or, if you have an Amazon Alexa, just say "Alexa, Play Southern Gospel News Podcast", and you will hear our latest episode. Please share with friends and family and be sure to subscribe! Advertisements https://www.mypillow.com/ Use the Code Word SGNP Additional Links SGNP Website- http://southerngospelnewspodcast.com/ Libsyn- https://southerngospelnewspodcast.libsyn.com/ This podcast was produced for Southern Gospel News Podcast. This podcast was published and produced by BG Ad Group http://bgadgroup.com/ .   For advertising inquiries please email J.southerland@bgadgroup.com #LarnelleHarris #MyPillow #TFC #ToccoaFallsCollege #TonyGoreBBQ #KIA #JasonCrabb #BillyGraham #BillGaither #SandiPatty Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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  “It’s God that orders our steps. If you want to enjoy success, don’t chase after the market, chase after God.” - Greg Nelson   This week on The Song Revolution Podcast, John Chisum had the honor of sitting with award-winning Christian Music Producer, Greg Nelson. Greg has produced recordings for artists such as Sandi Patty, Steve Green, Larnelle Harris, Twila Paris, Michael Crawford, and Richard Smallwood. He has received 20 Dove Awards and over 30 nominations, 7 Grammy Awards, 13 Grammy nominations, along with a host of other awards and recognitions. He has written hundreds of songs and also co-written successful neo-classical works that have toured internationally. Although he has achieved such incredible success in his music career, Greg is one of the most humble and authentic men you could ever meet. His interview reveals the depths of his heart, and his genuine desire to pursue the calling that God has placed on his life no matter the circumstance.   “I’m not the best. I’m not the worst. I don’t keep score, I just write, and God uses it.” - Greg Nelson   This article is full of priceless advice for the songwriter to take to heart. Greg discusses the importance of pursuing your life’s message. When you are clear on the mission the God has given for your life, and you pursue it with all of your heart, it is God who brings the increase. Success is found when we focus on chasing after the passion God has given us, instead of trying to fit what we’re doing inside the framework of what is currently trending on the charts.   Greg shares his journey to songwriting success, and what it was like to make a shift in his focus when inspirational music became less popular. Instead of hanging onto a genre that was fading or pursuing a popular genre that was outside of his giftings, Greg dove into the neo-classical works. He continued pursuing the genres that made his heart sing, and God used that passion to create long-lasting success.   Listen in to hear more about Greg’s story, timeless wisdom for aspiring songwriters, the best way to achieve success in songwriting, and how Greg has maintained a sense of humility in the face of incredible success.   “Writing for the market goes by the wayside. Instead, write what the Lord has placed on your heart.” - Greg Nelson   If you would like to know more about Greg and his story, check out his book, Runaway Horse.   Some topics we talk about in this episode:   Introduction // Greg Nelson- 1:24 The Secret to Success - 10:32 Greg’s Songwriting Story - 23:45 Greg’s Oratorios - 31:12 The Importance of Writing from Scripture - 37:39 Greg’s TedX Talk - 47:57 The Wide World of Song Possibility - 53:42 Wrap Up - 1:01:12 How to get involved Join the Successful Christian Songwriters Group on Facebook and continue the discussion! https://www.facebook.com/groups/SuccessfulChristianSongwriters/ Check out all of the resources for you to become the songwriter you were meant to be at www.nashvillechristiansongwriters.com   If you liked this episode, be sure to subscribe and leave a quick review on iTunes. It would mean the world to hear your feedback and we’d love for you to help us spread the word!

As the year draws to a close, a look back on a few many 2018 highlights including interviews with Billy Graham, David McCullough, Michelle Qureshi, and Larnelle Harris.

As the year draws to a close, a look back on a few many 2018 highlights including interviews with Billy Graham, David McCullough, Michelle Qureshi, and Larnelle Harris.

By all accounts, Tony Wood is the epitome of successful Christian songwriting. Take five minutes now to read the following list of artists who’ve recorded his songs and then ask yourself if Tony Wood might not have something very valuable to say to you about how to craft songs that span genres, styles, and even generations.With over 700 songs recorded in the Christian music marketplace, Tony Wood songs have been recorded by Point Of Grace, Michael W. Smith, SELAH, 4-Him, Sandi Patty, Natalie Grant, Avalon, Ginny Owens, Mark Schultz, Brian Littrell (of the Backstreet Boys), Matt Redman, KUTLESS, Steven Curtis Chapman, Chris August, Mark Hall (of Casting Crowns), Group 1 Crew, Big Daddy Weave, Pocket Full of Rocks, FFH, Mandisa, Chris Sligh, Mark Harris, Francesca Battistelli, Colton Dixon, Nicole C. Mullen, Larnelle Harris, All Star United, Building 429, Jason Crabb, Joy Williams, Hawk Nelson, Jaci Valesquez, 33 Miles, Steve Green, PASSION, Gaither Vocal Band, Phillips, Craig & Dean, Royal Tailor, About A Mile, Petra, 7eventh Time Down, Kari Jobe, Anthony Evans, Wayne Watson, Meredith Andrews, Kim Hill, the Museum, Oak Ridge Boys, Don Moen, Rush Of Fools, Kathy Troccoli, Lincoln Brewster, OBB, Moriah Peters, Matt Wertz, Mike Donehey (of Tenth Avenue North), 1 Girl Nation, Aaron*Jeoffrey, Sidewalk Prophets, Guy Penrod, Booth Brothers, Cindy Morgan, Mark Lowry, Geoff Moore, Greg Long, Ricky Skaggs, Travis Cottrell, Kerrie Roberts, Clay Crosse, Scott Krippayne, Talley Trio, Bob Carlisle, Nichol Sponberg, Bill Gaither, Babbie Mason, Christy Nockels, Ian Eskelin, Steve Camp, Jonny Diaz, Russ Taff, Gold City, Ray Boltz, Jill Phillips, Paul Baloche, Aaron Shust, Leeland Mooring, Rob Mathes, Wayne Haun, Michael English, BarlowGirl, Sheila Walsh, Warren Barfield, Joseph Habedank, I AM THEY, Amber Nelon Thompson, Ronnie Freeman, TaRanda Greene, Brian Free and Assurance, NEWSONG, Susan Ashton, Veritas, Jim Brady Trio, Jody McBrayer, Matthew West, Tim Rushlow, Jessica Simpson, All Things New, Todd Agnew, Ronan Tynan, Legacy Five, Janet Paschall, Nelons, OBB, Kim Boyce, Gary Chapman, the Martins, Charles Billingsley, Russ Lee, Michael O’Brien, GLAD, First Call, Imperials, Karen Peck & New River, TRUTH, Alisa Turner and even more…If you’re not impressed with that list, you’re listening to the wrong podcast.In this episode, John Chisum has a fun and very valuable conversation with Tony about his humble beginnings and the leap of faith that brought him to Nashville with no connections, no guarantees, and only the faith that God had called him to become a Christian songwriter. Tony shares candidly about the long journey through trials and setbacks that required a lot of tenacity and faith for him to “make it” years after he settled here with his first song being recorded, as well as his uncertainty that the “next song will ever come.”You can read more about Tony Wood on his website at tonywoodonline.com and follow him on Twitter and Instagram @tonywood_exit71.For more information visit www.nashvillechristiansongwriters.com and join the Successful Christian Songwriters Group on Facebook! Be sure to join NCS MEMBERSHIP today at www.nashvillechristiansongwriters.com  for the finest songwriter resources, coaching, inspiration and information! How to get involved Join the Successful Christian Songwriters Group on Facebook and continue the discussion! https://www.facebook.com/groups/SuccessfulChristianSongwriters/ Check out all of the resources for you to become the songwriter you were meant to be at www.nashvillechristiansongwriters.com   If you liked this episode, be sure to subscribe and leave a quick review on iTunes. It would mean the world to hear your feedback and we’d love for you to help us spread the word!

Listen to the latest episode from Dan Wooding on the ASSIST News Podcast. How Ordinary People with Extraordinary Gifts Influenced my Life and Career.

BIG IMPACT Podcast Episode 89 features Grammy & Dove Award winning artist, Larnelle Harris - aka "The Voice." Larnelle has traveled the globe for decades to share his faith through music, and is now a best-selling author with the story of the unknown people who have played a role in shaping his life. The book is titled, "Shaped Notes," and we are thrilled to have Larnelle as our featured guest this week! Special thanks to our guest co-host, Billy Petty - Worship Pastor from Hopevale Church in Saginaw, MI - for sitting in on the interview! Will you help keep the Big Impact going strong by joining our family of supporters? You can make a 1-time gift via GoFundMe or become a monthly supporter via PATREON and contribute anything from $5 on up each month! PLEASE SUPPORT THE BIG IMPACT PODCAST! SUBSCRIBE: Big Impact Podcast - Hobson Media Enterprises 

“This isn’t about what I want to say or what I think, the song has to be about what people want to hear”   In Episode 74, John Chisum sits down with veteran songwriter, Sue C. Smith. Sue has written 15 #1 songs, including "Mourning Into Dancing" (The Bowlings) in March 2017, and "I Choose Christ" (Karen Peck and New River) in July 2017.  In 2017 she was named Absolutely Gospel Music Songwriter of the Year. She is deeply involved in writing music for the church and for church choirs, having written over 80 musicals which are presented in churches around the world.   “As a songwriter, you have to have the courage to persist with an idea until you find the person that God wants you to write it with”   Sue is a five-time Dove award winning songwriter who has had cuts by Avalon, Jason Crabb, The Oak Ridge Boys, The Crabb Family, Sandi Patty, Guy Penrod, Travis Cottrell, Mark Harris, Larnelle Harris, Steve Green, Janet Paschal, Pure NRG, Triumphant Quartet, Ernie Haase and Signature Sound, Brian Free and Assurance, The Hoppers, and many others. Sue shares her insight into the process of songwriting and gives practical tips that will help you become the songwriter you were always meant to be.   “If we’re going to worship God for all of eternity, we’re going to be writing new songs to sing, so there will be new things to say and new ways to say it”   She and her late husband, John, founded The Write About Jesus Workshop in 2000 and have hosted it each year since then. The workshop has been the launch pad for the songwriting of dozens of fresh voices in Christian music. Write About jesus is also actively engaged in encouraging and training songwriters around the world, and Sue has made visits to Myanmar, India and Uganda in that effort.   To find out more about Sue, visit www.suecsmithsongwriter.com and www.writeaboutjesus.com   Also, here’s a link to the Youtube Video that John mentions in the episode of a song written at the “Write About Jesus” Conference by two 12 year old boys - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojdzjsF37FI   Some topics we talk about in this episode:   Introduction // Sue C. Smith - 2:10 Sue’s Journey Into Songwriting - 10:08 15 Number One Songs and 93 Musicals - 18:22 The Challenge of Writing a “New” Idea - 22:24 The Vulnerability and Benefits of Co-Writing - 25:02 Bettering Your Craft As a Songwriter - 32:15 Utilizing the Power of Language in Your Songwriting - 43:15 How Sue Approaches the Process of Songwring - 51:22 Wrap Up - 61:15 How to get involved Join the Successful Christian Songwriters Group on Facebook and continue the discussion! https://www.facebook.com/groups/SuccessfulChristianSongwriters/ Check out all of the resources for you to become the songwriter you were meant to be at www.nashvillechristiansongwriters.com   If you liked this episode, be sure to subscribe and leave a quick review on iTunes. It would mean the world to hear your feedback and we’d love for you to help us spread the word!

One of Gospel Music's most celebrated soloists sits down for a conversation with SGNP host, Darien Southerland to talk about his stellar career and the things that mean the most to him! #SGNP #LarnelleHarris #MyPillow #TFC #ToccoaFallsCollege #TonyGoreBBQ #KIA #JasonCrabb #BillyGraham #BillGaither #SandiPatty Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of Gospel Music's most celebrated soloists sits down for a conversation with SGNP host, Darien Southerland to talk about his stellar career and the things that mean the most to him! #SGNP #LarnelleHarris #MyPillow #TFC #ToccoaFallsCollege #TonyGoreBBQ #KIA #JasonCrabb #BillyGraham #BillGaither #SandiPatty

This week Jimi sits down with songwriter Sue Smith. Sue has written 15 #1 songs, including "Mourning Into Dancing" (The Bowlings) in March 2017, and "I Choose Christ" (Karen Peck and New River) in July 2017.  In 2017 she was named Absolutely Gospel Music Songwriter of the Year.  She is deeply involved in writing music for the church and for church choirs, having written over 80 musicals which are presented in churches around the world.  Sue is a five-time Dove award-winning songwriter who has had cuts by Avalon, Jason Crabb, The Oak Ridge Boys, The Crabb Family, Sandi Patty, Guy Penrod, Travis Cottrell, Mark Harris, Larnelle Harris, Steve Green, Janet Paschal, Pure NRG, Triumphant Quartet, Ernie Haase and Signature Sound, Brian Free and Assurance, The Hoppers, and many others.  Connect with Worship Together:  Twitter: https://twitter.com/worshiptogether Facebook: facebook.com/worshiptogether  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/worshiptogether/?hl=en Hosted by: Jimi Williams   David Gutekunst Jessica Sweet  Hunter Sims Production and Editing by Form & Function –– formandfunctionmedia.com  Worship Together is the number one resource for Worship Leaders. Find free resources and videos at worshiptogether.com

Larnelle Harris

Larnelle Harris

Multi-award winning vocalist Larnelle Harris talks with Wayne Shepherd about his life story and career, thanking the many people who guided him along the way and set him on God's path for his life.

Multi-award winning vocalist Larnelle Harris talks with Wayne Shepherd about his life story and career, thanking the many people who guided him along the way and set him on God's path for his life.

David Jeremiah, Larnelle Harris, Andrew Palau, Carter Conlon, Steve and Jackie Green, James Ward

David Jeremiah, Larnelle Harris, Andrew Palau, Carter Conlon, Steve and Jackie Green, James Ward

Buddy Greene: Virtuoso Harmonica, Gaither Sideman, and Co-Writer of “Mary, Did You Know”   Over the last 30 years, Buddy Greene has performed across America, made numerous trips abroad, and established himself as a predominantly independent recording artist. In 1991 he won the Gospel Music Association’s Dove award for Best Country Album, and has received 9 other Dove award nominations. Through his long association with the Gaithers, he has become a favorite gospel performer, often appearing on the Gaither’s popular Homecoming video series, and recently featured in a Best of Buddy Greene DVD retrospective.   Buddy has also made his mark as a songwriter. Besides the many self-penned songs of his own recordings, he co-wrote (along with Mark Lowry) the modern Christmas classic “Mary, Did You Know,” recorded by a host of major artists, including Kathy Mattea, Kenny Rogers and Wynonna, Natalie Cole, Clay Aiken, CeeLo Green, Rascal Flatts, Mary J Blige, and Pentatonix. Other songs of Buddy’s covered by major artists include “Recovering Pharisee” by Del McCoury, “Fall Down, Children” by The Whites, and “He Is”, a number one for gospel artist Ashley Cleveland.   Throughout his career, Buddy has steadily advanced as a harmonica player. He has played on the recordings of many outstanding artists, including Jerry Reed, the Gaithers, Riders in the Sky, Charlie Peacock, Bela Fleck, The Ojays, Sara Groves, Keith and Kristyn Getty, Sandi Patty, and Larnelle Harris, just to name a few. After hearing Buddy’s 2002 release “RUFUS”, legendary folk icon Doc Watson invited Buddy to join him onstage at the prestigious MerleFest roots music festival in 2003 and subsequent years. In 2009 he joined an auspicious lineup of Nashville virtuosos to help jazz bass legend Charlie Haden celebrate his country roots in the Grammy nominated recording and video project Rambling Boy.    Other milestones in Buddy’s career include performing at numerous Billy Graham crusades, especially the 1992 New York Crusade before a crowd of 250,000 in Central Park, and his performance of the “William Tell Overture” at Carnegie Hall, captured live on a Bill Gaither Homecoming video and subsequently posted on YouTube, has been viewed by millions.   In this episode, John Chisum sits down with his long-time friend to reminisce, talk about songwriting as part of Buddy’s amazing career, and to share some of the songs from Buddy’s newest recording “Looking Back” available now at buddygreene.com and soon at all major music outlets.   For more information check out nashvillechristiansongwriters.com.  

Dave Clark is the real deal. He’s one of those down-to-earth and unassuming characters who would NEVER talk about himself or his accomplishments, but who has nonetheless impacted the world with his songs and career in the Christian music industry for over three decades. Dave’s very real accomplishments include: Creative Director for Lillenas Publishing, a Kansas City-based Christian music company. Songwriting credits for songs recorded by artists including Rascal Flatts, Larnelle Harris, Sandi Patty, Steve Green, 4HIM, Al Denson, Point of Grace, Phillips, Craig & Dean, Glen Campbell, Donny Osmond, CeCe Winans, Michael Crawford, The Martins, and many others. Producer of numerous records including two Grammy-nominated projects for J.D. Sumner and the Stamps Quartet and producer of the “Get the Truth” recording for the American Bible Society. One of three songwriters commissioned to set the concepts of Henry Blackaby’s “Experiencing God” to music for an artist recording on Starsong Records. Author of Worship Where You’re Planted and Living in the Power of My Weakness from Beacon Hill Press. Author of more than 50 Christmas and Easter musicals performed each year in churches across the country. Co-writer of the Christmas song “Strange Way to Save the World,” which has been recorded by dozens of artists including Michael Crawford and Rascal Flatts. Awarded ASCAP’s Living Legacy Award in 2009 in honor of 25 #1 songs on the Christian Music Charts. Has enjoyed at least one #1 song in four consecutive decades. Dove Award winner In this warm and candid interview, John Chisum brings you one of Christian music’s most humble servants and best storytellers, Dave Clark. Grab an iced tea, sit back, and enjoy this humble, yet very influential, songwriter and publisher. For more information visit www.nashvillechristiansongwriters.com and join the Successful Christian Songwriters Group on Facebook!

By all accounts, Tony Wood is the epitome of successful Christian songwriting. Take five minutes now to read the following list of artists who’ve recorded his songs and then ask yourself if Tony Wood might not have something very valuable to say to you about how to craft songs that span genres, styles, and even generations. With over 700 songs recorded in the Christian music marketplace, Tony Wood songs have been recorded by Point Of Grace, Michael W. Smith, SELAH, 4-Him, Sandi Patty, Natalie Grant, Avalon, Ginny Owens, Mark Schultz, Brian Littrell (of the Backstreet Boys), Matt Redman, KUTLESS, Steven Curtis Chapman, Chris August, Mark Hall (of Casting Crowns), Group 1 Crew, Big Daddy Weave, Pocket Full of Rocks, FFH, Mandisa, Chris Sligh, Mark Harris, Francesca Battistelli, Colton Dixon, Nicole C. Mullen, Larnelle Harris, All Star United, Building 429, Jason Crabb, Joy Williams, Hawk Nelson, Jaci Valesquez, 33 Miles, Steve Green, PASSION, Gaither Vocal Band, Phillips, Craig & Dean, Royal Tailor, About A Mile, Petra, 7eventh Time Down, Kari Jobe, Anthony Evans, Wayne Watson, Meredith Andrews, Kim Hill, the Museum, Oak Ridge Boys, Don Moen, Rush Of Fools, Kathy Troccoli, Lincoln Brewster, OBB, Moriah Peters, Matt Wertz, Mike Donehey (of Tenth Avenue North), 1 Girl Nation, Aaron*Jeoffrey, Sidewalk Prophets, Guy Penrod, Booth Brothers, Cindy Morgan, Mark Lowry, Geoff Moore, Greg Long, Ricky Skaggs, Travis Cottrell, Kerrie Roberts, Clay Crosse, Scott Krippayne, Talley Trio, Bob Carlisle, Nichol Sponberg, Bill Gaither, Babbie Mason, Christy Nockels, Ian Eskelin, Steve Camp, Jonny Diaz, Russ Taff, Gold City, Ray Boltz, Jill Phillips, Paul Baloche, Aaron Shust, Leeland Mooring, Rob Mathes, Wayne Haun, Michael English, BarlowGirl, Sheila Walsh, Warren Barfield, Joseph Habedank, I AM THEY, Amber Nelon Thompson, Ronnie Freeman, TaRanda Greene, Brian Free and Assurance, NEWSONG, Susan Ashton, Veritas, Jim Brady Trio, Jody McBrayer, Matthew West, Tim Rushlow, Jessica Simpson, All Things New, Todd Agnew, Ronan Tynan, Legacy Five, Janet Paschall, Nelons, OBB, Kim Boyce, Gary Chapman, the Martins, Charles Billingsley, Russ Lee, Michael O’Brien, GLAD, First Call, Imperials, Karen Peck & New River, TRUTH, Alisa Turner and even more… If you’re not impressed with that list, you’re listening to the wrong podcast. In this episode, John Chisum has a fun and very valuable conversation with Tony about his humble beginnings and the leap of faith that brought him to Nashville with no connections, no guarantees, and only the faith that God had called him to become a Christian songwriter. Tony shares candidly about the long journey through trials and setbacks that required a lot of tenacity and faith for him to “make it” years after he settled here with his first song being recorded, as well as his uncertainty that the “next song will ever come.” You can read more about Tony Wood on his website at tonywoodonline.com and follow him on Twitter and Instagram @tonywood_exit71. For more information visit www.nashvillechristiansongwriters.com and join the Successful Christian Songwriters Group on Facebook! Be sure to join NCS MEMBERSHIP today at www.nashvillechristiansongwriters.com  for the finest songwriter resources, coaching, inspiration and information!

The focal passage is Luke 24 and is commonly called the account of "The Road to Emmaus". To watch the video of Larnelle Harris and Sandi Patty go here. (Fact check -- Mohammed was born around 569 AD, not BC)

In Episode 71, Bryant sits down with songwriter and entrepreneur, John Chisum. John is widely known for his songs recorded by Christian artists Ron Kenoly, Steve Green, Larnelle Harris, The Gaither Vocal Band, Truth, First Call, The Cathedrals and many of Integrity’s Hosanna! Music recordings. John has been a long-time music industry professional in music publishing, artist development, songwriter, and producer roles for over 200 projects. John is now using all of his 30+ years of experience to inspire and coach songwriters with his company Nashville Christian Songwriters. He uses techniques and tools that he's learned over the years to help shape the next generation of Christian songwriters. For more information about John and Nashville Christian Songwriters, visit - www.nashvillechristiansongwriters.com ⏪ Join the Facebook Group Successful Christian Songwriters HERE See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Emma is blessed to conduct a special interview with Benjamin P. Roundtree, a Christ Follower and Kingdom Worker for Christ through sacred and classical instrumental music. Ben is currently the Instrumental Director at McLean Bible Church, a large, non-denominational church dedicated to reaching secular Washington, D.C. with the transforming message of Jesus Christ. His arrangements can be heard on recordings by Tim Zimmerman and the King’s Brass, Dominion Brass, and Eurobrass.  As an orchestra leader, Ben has contracted or conducted orchestral events with Michael W. Smith, Amy Grant, Martina McBride, Keith & Kristyn Getty, Jaci Velasquez, Nic Gonzales, Steve Green, Larnelle Harris, Wayne Watson, and conductor David Hamilton for events at McLean Bible Church and the Kennedy Center.  He has directed the Liya Music Camp in Ukraine and founded the Liya Music Camp-USA in Virginia. October 23rd, 2015, please join him for the inaugural concert and live recording of the Worship Orchestra of Washington, conducted by Ben. The event will take place at McLean Bible Church from 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m in the MBC Tysons Main Auditorium. The program includes worship music, the World Premiere performance of Ben's Symphony No. 1 in D "Heroes," and the inspiring story of violinist Liya Dovgalyuk. Admission is free and no tickets are required. For more information please visit:  https://www.facebook.com/events/736337783149434/ for the concert, the Kickstarter campaign with a video on the project:  http://kck.st/1VjnUFO, and the beneficiary of the recording project: http://liyafoundation.org/.

Nikki English, Keith Robertson and Matt Williams have been  together since 2000 as the country band, Western Avenue. The band was nominated in 2013 for the Ontario Country Music Association and twice-nominated International Music and Entertainment Association Award. Western Avenue is a “hot country” sound, demonstrated by their catchy first single, “Highway Headin’ Out of Town,” picked up by Canadian country radio in 2012.    With the release of their new single, “Wherever You Are,” from their February 2013 self-titled debut EP, Western Avenue is taking their melody-driven blend of country and pop music to the US and around the globe.  Already #1 on the Roots Music Report Pop Country chart and #26 on New Music they are rocketing up in the US and Canada. Weekly,We are proud they are stopping by Music FridayLive! this week on the way.  Rory Partin had his first taste of the big time singing backing-up for five-time Grammy winner Larnelle Harris. After over three years touring internationally with Harris, Partin returned to the states and settled in Nashville, eventually leading Rory Partin & His All-Star Big Band. Now in Los Angeles, Partin has redefined himself as a solo artist, a powerhouse of blue-eyed soul, backed by an 18 piece  band. He is also a hot blues and cajun artist and can rock the house. But this week, he and his wife Alexa James (also known collectively as The ROAMies) bring their big band sound and signatrure harmonies to the Typhoon Club in LA, crooning "Georgia on My Mind" and other jazz and blues standards.  Best of all, they talk to us on Friday at 11:30 am PT.  

InFaithNetwork.com and Reader's Entertainment presents Grammy award winning gospel singer Larnelle Harris in a warm and personal interview as we talk to the multi-#1 singer about his success and life. Visit him at www.larnelle.com

We introduce you to indie artists, Michael Robert, August Rain, Mark Smeby and more. We also take a trip to 1987 to check out a Larnelle Harris classic, as well as some recent cuts from Needtobreathe and Jamie Slocum.

We dig out some old classics by David Meece and Larnelle Harris and spin some new tracks by Building 429 and NEEDTOBREATHE. Also, some great indie tunes. Must listen!