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Here's the thing: after multiple record deals, their greatest successes came when they WEREN'T on a label! Brent & Johnny welcome lead vocalist for the acclaimed Christian band, Sanctus Real. They are celebrated for their authentic lyrics, powerful performances, and they've earned eight number-one singles, including "Lead Me" and "My God Is Still the Same," multiple Grammy nominations, Dove Awards, and a gold-certified single. Their newest song, "The Difference," resonates deeply, offering hope and transformation through music. Connect With Dustin Lolli and Sanctus Real Here: Facebook: @SanctusRealMusic Instagram: @SanctusReal YouTube: @SanctusRealMusic Spotify: @SanctusReal Apple Music: @SanctusReal Website: SanctusReal.com The C.L.I.M.B. Show is dedicated to helping singers, songwriters, indie artists and industry pros "Create Leverage In The Music Business." We want you to win! About the hosts: Brent Baxter is an award-winning hit songwriter with cuts by Alan Jackson (“Monday Morning Church”), Randy Travis, Lady A, Joe Nichols, Ray Stevens, Gord Bamford and more. He helps songwriters turn pro by helping them WRITE like a pro, DO BUSINESS like a pro and CONNECT to the pros. You can find Brent at SongwritingPro.com/Baxter and SongwritingPro.com. Johnny Dwinell owns Daredevil Production and helps artists increase their streams, blow up their video views, sell more live show tickets, and get discovered by new fans, TV and music industry pros. Daredevil has worked with artists including Collin Raye, Tracy Lawrence, Ty Herndon, Ronnie McDowell and others. You can find Johnny at TheCLIMBshow.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On today's show, we chat with Sanctus Real!If Sanctus Real has learned anything over the course of their career, it's this: We're all a work in progress. For Dustin Lolli (lead vocals) and founding members Chris Rohman (guitar) and Mark Graalman (drums), it's a refining that's been realized through hard-won seasons as a band. Theresult is a bond of remarkable musicians that are making the best music of their career, and coming out on the other side more resilient than ever before. Since forming in Toledo, Ohio, in the mid-'90s, Sanctus Real has become one of the most well-loved artists in Christian music. With eight No. 1 songs, 19 Top 10 hits and more than 2 million singles sold, their catalog boasts well-known anthems like “Lead Me,” “I'm Not Alright,” “Forgiven,” “My God Is Stillthe Same” and RIAA Gold®-certified single “Confidence.” With a pair of GRAMMY® nominations, a GMA Dove Award and massive streaming numbers that place them in an elite tier of Christian artistsgarnering more than 2.5 million listeners a month on Spotify alone, the trio has carved out a name for themselves with their raw lyrics and deft musicianship, evidenced during their critically lauded live shows. “The Difference” was built on top of a singular guitar riff Rohman created. Once the principle vibe was laid, the lyrics came easily as Lolli, Rohman and their collaborators — songwritersMatt Armstrong and AJ Pruis — began talking about a key difference between believers and non-believers: Hope.sanctusreal.com@sanctusrealchristianmusicguys.com@christianmusicguys
Top headlines for Thursday, May 1, 2025In this episode, we explore the recent U.S. Supreme Court deliberations on whether Oklahoma can pave the way for a taxpayer-funded Catholic charter school, a case that could set a precedent for religious education nationwide. Then, we examine new polling data revealing strong support for President Donald Trump from white Evangelical Protestants, unpacking the reasons behind this demographic's loyalty. Plus, we highlight Sanctus Real's latest single, The Difference, as the band counters spiritual disillusionment with a powerful message of hope in Jesus. 00:11 SCOTUS hears arguments on taxpayer-funded Catholic charter school01:06 5 church leaders react to Shedeur Sanders' NFL draft controversy01:52 White Evangelicals most supportive of Trump 100 days in: Pew02:52 New River Bible Chapel pastor found dead at home03:37 Calif. church to appeal $1.2 million decision over COVID-19 fines04:34 Sanctus Real on offering hope through music05:32 ‘American Idol' contestants make bold stand for GodSubscribe to this PodcastApple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsOvercastFollow Us on Social Media@ChristianPost on TwitterChristian Post on Facebook@ChristianPostIntl on InstagramSubscribe on YouTubeGet the Edifi AppDownload for iPhoneDownload for AndroidSubscribe to Our NewsletterSubscribe to the Freedom Post, delivered every Monday and ThursdayClick here to get the top headlines delivered to your inbox every morning!Links to the NewsSCOTUS hears arguments on taxpayer-funded Catholic charter school | Politics5 church leaders react to Shedeur Sanders' NFL draft controversy | SportsWhite Evangelicals most supportive of Trump 100 days in: Pew | PoliticsNew River Bible Chapel pastor found dead at home | U.S.Calif. church to appeal $1.2 million decision over COVID-19 fines | U.S.Sanctus Real on offering hope through music | Entertainment‘American Idol' contestants make bold stand for God | Entertainment
On the latest episode of the WorshipFuel podcast, we are blessed to be joined by Chris Rohman and Dustin Lolli of Sanctus Real! Be sure to tune in as we talk about how Christian music has changed over the years, songwriting with Sanctus Real, and making worship leading work. Want to lead Sanctus Real’s music... View Article The post Ep. 180 – The Rebirth of Sanctus Real w/ Chris Rohman & Dustin Lolli first appeared on WorshipFuel.
Violinist Chris Vuk, known for his electrifying Blue Violin, shares his powerful journey from classical roots to rock stages, a surprising retirement, and a spirit-led return to music—including a collaboration with Sanctus Real. Tune in for a great conversation about encountering God through music and join the dialogue on how sound shapes your soul.
Guest: Dustin LolliBand: Sanctus RealRole: Lead SingerTopic: comments regarding the history of the band and the introduction of a new song, The DifferenceWebsite: sanctusreal.com
Matt Hammitt joins us this week with some stories a lot of us can relate to. He's married and has four children and his son was born with half of a heart. He's the former lead singer of Sanctus Real from 1996-2016. At the beginning, his wife was on the tour with the band. He details His book Lead Me: Finding Courage to Fight for Your Marriage, Children and Faith is very vulnerable talking about the challenges of being on the road without your wife and family, his son almost dying when he was born, not knowing how to deal with marital conflict, imposter syndrome and more. Even though Matt and I talk about some difficulties that we've experienced, we bonded and laughed often throughout this episode. -What should you do when your wife "TRIGGERS" you? -How do you and your wife Grieve? -When you are going through -Does your wife want you to lead your family? -What words has Matt used to work through Imposter Syndome? -Where did the song Lead Me come from? -Is who we hope to be really how people we love see us? CHALLENGE: Do an Audit of your life. Who we are versus who we want to be? What's keeping me from walking it out today? Check out Matt Hammitt's website HERE And check out his new song No Matter the Cost. It's really good. Check out the tour that Matt is on with Kirk Cameron and also check out the great kid's books HERE JOIN our FREE Facebook group for Dads at The Journey of a Christian Dad click HERE Check out my wife and daughter's books on Amazon HERE Check out a book I contributed to called Notes From Dad HERE
Matt Hammitt has been on the Strong Families, Strong Communities tour with Kirk Cameron and Brave Books with the vision of recapturing the biblical vision of victory, reawaken our Christian birthright of courage, and remind us that true revival comes from strengthening our families first. “We aren't working for victory, we are working FROM victory!” Matt talks about the tour and also his journey as the lead singer of Sanctus Real from 1996-2016 and stepping down to be home with his own family and their journey through the chronic illness of their son, Bowen. Join us to be encouraged from Matt Hammitt! If you are interested in Brave Books, you can listen to our most recent episode with the CEO and you can also visit their website: https://www.bravebooks.us
TIME MANAGEMENT. In this episode of the Came to Believe Recovery Podcast, the hosts discuss the critical theme of time management, exploring its importance in personal and professional life. They delve into the challenges of managing time effectively, the ethics surrounding punctuality, and the necessity of prioritizing commitments. The conversation emphasizes that everyone has the same 24 hours in a day, and how we choose to spend that time reflects our values and priorities. Closing Song: Whatever You're Doing by Sanctus Real. #higherpower #aa #na #alcoholicsanonymous #recovery #recovered #alcoholic #twelvesteps #wedorecover #narcoticsanonymous #addiction #bigbook
In this week's episode we finally got Ethan on the show, but it was far too late to watch anything so we just had a nice conversation to catch up a little. It was pretty much the standard fair for us, we talked about video games and how busy our lives are right now. To keep up tradition I yapped about music for a while, so don't worry.Our Links:Ian WolffeSend us a text
In this episode of The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast, host Ginny Yurich welcomes dear family friend Dustin Lolli, the lead singer of the band Sanctus Real and one half of the duo "This Way Home" with his wife, Sarah. Dustin shares his journey of stepping into the unknown, moving from a secure situation to joining a band without knowing if it would succeed. The Lolli family has moved 25 times, each move spurred by a new opportunity and a fearless embrace of risk. Dustin recounts how he didn't even know he could sing until people started asking him to lead worship. Despite initial doubts, he found his voice and discovered a passion for music that he shares with his wife. Dustin and Ginny discuss the early years of the Lolli family juggling multiple jobs to make ends meet and the importance of creating stability through constant change. They explore the concept of a happy home stemming from internal contentment and choice, and the relentless pursuit of balance in life. Dustin offers profound marriage advice, emphasizing that he and Sarah strive to lift each other up, seeing themselves as more than a team. He speaks about the awe of standing before something bigger than oneself and the realization that thinking we're important adds unnecessary weight to our lives. As a homeschool dad, Dustin talks about recognizing his children's unique qualities and strengths, and how he and Sarah work to open doors for their kids through their careers. They believe that the risks they take can have generational benefits, and that sometimes following one's calling is essential, regardless of the outcome. Throughout the conversation, Dustin reflects on God's presence in their lives, providing hope through both good and challenging times. He shares the paradox of success, where achieving it sometimes makes it harder to determine the next step, and emphasizes that all his successes have come through a natural, unforced process. Join Ginny and Dustin for an inspiring discussion on how taking risks as parents can provide lasting benefits for our children, fostering resilience, creativity, and hope. ** Learn more about This Way Home here Listen in to The Make a Happy Home Podcast here Learn more about Sanctus Real here ** Download your free 1000 Hours Outside tracker here >> https://www.1000hoursoutside.com/trackers Find everything you need to kick off your 1000 Hours Outside Journey here >> https://www.1000hoursoutside.com/blog/allthethings Order of copy of Ginny's newest book, Until the Streetlights Come On here >> https://amzn.to/3RXjBlN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Quote of The Day: “God has a tendency of picking up a nobody, to become somebody, in front of everybody, without asking anybody” ~ Mike Todd Host: TOLA Omoniyi
On today's show, we chat with Matt Hammitt! Matt Hammitt is a singer, songwriter, author, and speaker. Matt was the lead singer for the band Sanctus Real from 1996-2016. He has been the recipient of three Dove Awards and has been nominated for two Grammy Awards, for his work with Sanctus Real. Matt has written over fifteen chart topping songs, performed by Sanctus Real and other musical artists.Matt's latest single, “Church Hurt,” appeals to the heart of those who have hurt within families of faith, through a lens of hope and healing. As a companion to the song, Matt has written a seven-day devotional called Life After Church Hurt.An Ohio native, Matt now lives in Nashville with his wife, Sarah, and their four children. Passion for family is what led him to step away from Sanctus Real in 2016, to spend more time at home. Matt details this difficult transition in his book Lead Me: Finding Courage to Fight for Your Marriage, Children, and Faith. Matt holds nothing back in this unfiltered story of his life, so far.His latest single, ‘Packed up My Love' is available now! We also pay a special tribute to Mandisa, she was loved by so many, we talk about our encounters with her, and share tributes from the CCM world. matthammitt.com @matthammitt christianmusicguys.com @christianmusicguys --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christianmusicguys/message
So excited to have returning guest Kate Stanford back again to discuss the launch of her new single "Stand On Your Promises." The new single is now available on all platforms. Below is the official press release and all available links. NEWS SOURCE: Biscuit Media GroupApril 18, 2024 Nashville, TN — April 18, 2024. Kate Stanford, an emerging powerhouse in Christian music, is thrilled to announce the release of her latest single, "Stand on Your Promises." Produced by Sam Hart, known for his exceptional work with artists such as Big Daddy Weave, Meredith Andrews, Unspoken, and Sanctus Real, “Stand on Your Promises” is available tomorrow, April 19, on all major streaming platforms. "Stand on Your Promises is an anthem of hope,” explains Stanford. “What originally inspired this song was my struggle with both physical and emotional pain. I have dealt with chronic migraines for the past year and could not get out of bed. This led me to be depressed and hopeless. But even in my darkest times, Jesus met me every step of the way. He answered my prayers and brought me out of the darkness. He gave me joy and hope and provided me with community here in Nashville. I want listeners to know that whatever they may be going through, it will get better. Stand on His promises and He will make a way for you.” Following Stanford's 2023 release, "Your Heart," which was produced by two-time GRAMMY nominee Cindy Morgan, comes the latest single. Kate's unmistakable vocals and Sam Hart's unparalleled production expertise make "Stand on Your Promises" a must-listen for fans of uplifting and inspiring music. A native of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Stanford's musical journey began at a young age, singing as both a classically trained singer and a contemporary artist. Since 2019, she has released a series of acclaimed singles that have quickly found an audience on radio, streaming platforms, and social media. Follow Kate Stanford on her socials for uplifting content, and to stay updated on her latest releases and performances: Website: www.katestanfordmusic.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katestanfordmusic/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/katestanfordmusic/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@katestanfordmusic Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC77qypb0RDT3d7iXUVJWMMw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4BVwjeV33enWxFuRSwMNpk?si=_7ATuUzdQuexpENWD4Imkw --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aaronconrad/support
Dustin Lolli is the lead singer of the Christian Band, Sanctus Real. We sit down with Dustin and talk all things from his salvation story, how he got into music, how he got into Sanctus Real and more. Listen in for a great conversation. Thanks for listening! Follow us on Facebook or YouTube.
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Matt Hammitt is a singer, songwriter, author, and speaker. Matt was the lead singer for the band Sanctus Real from 1996-2016. He has been the recipient of three Dove Awards and has been nominated for two Grammy Awards, for his work with Sanctus Real. Matt has written over fifteen chart topping songs, performed by Sanctus Real and other musical artists.Matt's latest single, “Church Hurt,” appeals to the heart of those who have hurt within families of faith, through a lens of hope and healing. As a companion to the song, Matt has written a seven-day devotional called Life After Church Hurt.An Ohio native, Matt now lives in Nashville with his wife, Sarah, and their four children. Passion for family is what led him to step away from Sanctus Real in 2016, to spend more time at home. Matt details this difficult transition in his book Lead Me: Finding Courage to Fight for Your Marriage, Children, and Faith. Matt holds nothing back in this unfiltered story of his life, so far. WEBSITESPOTIFYAPPLE MUSICInstagramFacebook - - - - - - ABOUT PAUL http://www.paulcardall.com Show your support by subscribing to the podcast. Please leave a review.
How Our Mess BeComes GOD'S MESSAGE Matt Hammitt is a singer, songwriter, and speaker. He was the lead singer for the band Sanctus Real from 1996-2016. Matt is the recipient of three Dove Awards and has been nominated for two Grammy Awards. After leaving the band, Matt joined the FamilyLife speaker team and is a keynote speaker and performer at marriage and men's conferences across the U.S., including Kirk Cameron's “Living Room Reset” events. Matt lives in Tennessee with his wife, Sarah,
In episode 83 of The Paul Cardall Podcast, Jake Rye - Journey from Touring Band to Hometown Producer, Paul engages in a dynamic conversation with music producer Jake Rye, exploring his upbringing, genealogy, and the profound influence of God on his musical journey. The discussion encompasses Jake's significant decision to leave his band and his deliberate choice to stay in his hometown rather than pursuing opportunities in major music hubs. As a highly respected Producer/Engineer in indie/alt rock/rock, Jake reflects on a portfolio of over 1000 songs, where God serves as a foundational inspiration. This conversation not only showcases Jake's technical excellence but also underscores his deep commitment to the creative process and the people involved, guided by a profound sense of spirituality. JAKE RYE Website: jakerye.comInstagram: @jakeryemixing ABOUT OUR HOST Steinway & Sons endorsed Paul Cardall as one of the world's finest pianists. His albums have debuted No. 1 on 11 Billboard charts. Often categorized as Classical, Christian, New Age, and Holiday, the independent artist has been streamed 3 Billion times making him one of the most listened to artists of our time. WEBSITEINSTAGRAMYOUTUBEFACEBOOK Please subscribe this podcast and leave a review. To know more about our host Paul Cardall visit his website paulcardall.com
Annette and I wants to greet everyone a Merry Christmas! We pray blessings on each and every one of you. In this episode, you will hear other people share what Christmas means to them. We want to thank all our amazing guest for this episode. From Annette, myself and our families and everyone you heard in this episode we want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas! We pray blessings for each and every one of you! We hope you all have a wonderful time celebrating today with your family and friends. Always remember to Come to Jesus and remember that true meaning of Christmas. Thank you to our Spotify sponsor for our opening song called "What Christmas Means to Me (Oh Holy Night" by Sanctus Real. We would love to hear what Christmas means to you as well so feel free to share it in any of our Social Media links. Thank you again for listening and always remember to Come to Jesus Daily! Until next time stay blessed!Connect with us through our Social Media Links:Email us at cometojesuswithannette.mahal@gmail.com Twitter and Instagram: @AnnetteMahal FB: Come to JesusYou can help support our podcast ministry and partner with us reach further to build God's Kingdom through our Patreon account which is www.patreon.com/user/posts?u=81226509 or you can give a onetime donation of donating for our coffee ministry or be a part of our monthly supporters to be a part of our monthly livestream and the other benefits that goes with it by going to: www.buymeacoffee.com/cometojesusYou can also send us a voice message if you are listening in Spotify or by sending your questions or comments to (571)601-0067.
In today's episode Somer and Douglas discuss what a liturgery is, why it is important, and how we can intentionally worship God and draw nearer to Him in the everyday moments of our lives--from vacuuming and doing dishes to the car line, all the work we do as moms is holy work. Welcome to the Love Where You Are podcast! Just for stopping by, here is your FREE downloadable resource from Somer, "The 2023 Proverbs 31 Woman." You can connect with Somer through her Facebook & Instagram! Douglas McKelvey. is an author, song lyricist, scriptwriter, and video director. He has penned more than 350 lyrics recorded by artists such as Switchfoot, Kenny Rogers, Sanctus Real, and Jason Gray. Douglas has a third installment of his liturgy series titled "Every Moment Holy" which includes work from himself and a diverse range of writers, artists, poets, songwriters, pastors, and illustrators to bring you something for the everyday holy moments. Thank you for being here today. Now, let's dive into the conversation! Love Where You Are is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org
In today's episode Somer and Douglas discuss what a liturgery is, why it is important, and how we can intentionally worship God and draw nearer to Him in the everyday moments of our lives--from vacuuming and doing dishes to the car line, all the work we do as moms is holy work. Welcome to the Love Where You Are podcast! Just for stopping by, here is your FREE downloadable resource from Somer, "The 2023 Proverbs 31 Woman." You can connect with Somer through her Facebook & Instagram! Douglas McKelvey. is an author, song lyricist, scriptwriter, and video director. He has penned more than 350 lyrics recorded by artists such as Switchfoot, Kenny Rogers, Sanctus Real, and Jason Gray. Douglas has a third installment of his liturgy series titled "Every Moment Holy" which includes work from himself and a diverse range of writers, artists, poets, songwriters, pastors, and illustrators to bring you something for the everyday holy moments. Thank you for being here today. Now, let's dive into the conversation! Love Where You Are is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org
Let's Parent on Purpose: Christian Parenting, Marriage, and Family Talk
Our lives are shot through with sacred purpose even when, especially when, we are too busy or too caught up in our busyness to notice. Jay's guest Douglas McKelvey has spent the last several years penning beautiful prayers to help us bring Christ into the mundane parts of our lives. As Jay and Douglas discuss the Every Moment Holy series, you'll discover how your life is already full of liturgy whether you realize it or not. Liturgy shapes us. Let's be intentional about our rhythms and prayers! Bio Douglas Kaine McKelvey is an author, song lyricist, scriptwriter, and video director. He has penned more than 350 lyrics recorded by artists such as Switchfoot, Kenny Rogers, Sanctus Real, and Jason Gray. Doug and Lise McKelvey, the parents of three young adults, live near Nashville, TN. Resources mentioned: http://everymomentholy.com/ To download the Every Moment Holy app: https://www.everymomentholy.com/app Join my Things for Thursday Email List and get a free Marriage Snapshot Tool and Fun Family Conversation Ebook! https://letsparentonpurpose.com/support/
It's been a while, I know...but we are not gonna talk about that just yet. For now, I just want to make a comeback! The great thing about this comeback is that I did not come alone. I came with my good friend Claudia and we decided to let you in on the God conversations we've been having. This episode is my first ever podcast interview and it is the second part of the conversation (see episode list for part I) So, on this episode, Claudia and I run through some of our favorite yet 'crazy' Bible stories with the help of the lyrics of the song My God is still the Same by Sanctus Real, in hopes that we encourage and/or convince you that we all might have Different Stories but we are serving the Same God. Happy Listening! Follow me on my socials: Instagram @sharryboadu_ Facebook @sharonboadu Email me @ sharryboadu88@gmail.com Have you found any news about the gospel industry these past weeks? Send them to me on my email or in my dms or tag me so they can be featured in Epic News segment. Please don't forget to subscribe and share. Also, if you enjoy this podcast, support the show by leaving a rating and review on iTunes/Apple Podcast to help push the podcast and make it easily accessible.
It's been a while, I know...but we are not gonna talk about that just yet. For now, I just want to make a comeback! The great thing about this comeback is that I did not come alone. I came with my good friend Claudia and we decided to let you in on the God conversations we've been having. This episode is my first ever podcast interview and it was so good I had to divide it into part 1 and 2. So, on this episode, Claudia and I run through some of our favorite yet 'crazy' Bible stories with the help of the lyrics of the song My God is still the Same by Sanctus Real, in hopes that we encourage and/or convince you that we all might have Different Stories but we are serving the Same God. The second part of our conversation will be uploaded next Sunday so do well to stay tuned. Happy Listening! Follow me on my socials: Instagram @sharryboadu_ Facebook @sharonboadu Email me @ sharryboadu88@gmail.com Have you found any news about the gospel industry these past weeks? Send them to me on my email or in my dms or tag me so they can be featured in Epic News segment. Please don't forget to subscribe and share. Also, if you enjoy this podcast, support the show by leaving a rating and review on iTunes/Apple Podcast to help push the podcast and make it easily accessible.
Pastor Writer: Conversations on Writing, Reading, and the Christian Life
The EVERY MOMENT HOLY series of books by Douglas McKelvey and published by Rabbit Room Press brings new prayers and liturgies for the ordinary events of daily life. These prayers are ways of reminding us that our lives are shot through with sacred purpose even when, especially when, we are too busy or too caught up in our busyness to notice. The prayers are accented with linocut illustrations by Ned Bustard.Collectively, Every Moment Holy has sold over 300,000 books across two volumes and five editions. DOUGLAS MC-KELVEY grew up in East Texas and moved to Nashville in 1991 to participate in the early work of Charlie Peacock's Art House Foundation, an organization dedicated to a shared exploration of faith and the arts. In the decades since, he has worked as an author, song lyricist, scriptwriter, and video director. He has penned more than 350 lyrics recorded by a variety of artists including Switchfoot, Kenny Rogers, Sanctus Real, and Jason Gray. He and his wife have three grown daughters and two sons-in-law.
Come join us on this bonus episode where Marc Hyde and Chris Fuller had a chance to sit down with Mark Graalman of Sanctus Real where we talked about his life on the road, the challenges of producing music, and how he leaned on God through some of the hardest parts of his life. Grab you favorite cup of Joe and jump on in! #sanctusreal #markgraalman Check out Mark Graalman: https://www.instagram.com/mark_graalman/ https://www.facebook.com/mark.graalman/ https://www.sanctusreal.com
Come join us on this bonus episode where Marc Hyde and Chris Fuller had a chance to sit down with Mark Graalman of Sanctus Real, where we talked about life, music, bad times, and good times, so grab you favorite cup of Joe and jump on in. #sanctusreal #markgraalman Check out Mark Graalman: https://www.instagram.com/mark_graalman/ https://www.facebook.com/mark.graalman/ https://www.sanctusreal.com
In life we can face that proverbial fork in the road, where a difficult decision needs to be made. On today's edition of Family Talk, Dr. Tim Clinton discusses this very topic with Matt Hammitt, former lead singer of the Christian band, Sanctus Real, about an agonizing time in his family's life. Be enlightened as we not only hear how God faithfully walked Matt and his wife through this heart-wrenching season, but also of Matt's endeavors to pay it forward and let the world know they are not alone in their struggles. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/707/29
Welcome to the first episode of Between the Grooves: Road Trip Edition! James stopped by Kingdom Bound to talk with Christian artists about music and faith. In this episode, Dustin Lolli from Sanctus Real stops by to share what goes into being a Christian artist. Dustin talks about dealing with exhaustion, keeping faith first, and finding the balance between business and ministry. Social Links Instagram: @betweengroovespod Facebook: @betweengrooves Twitter: @betweengrooves Have a question, comment, or a music project you want to promote? Email betweenthegrooves@faithstrongtoday.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
At their heart, Sanctus Real is just a 90s band, still making powerful music. Recently they performed at Kingdom Bound and had a chance to talk to Terese Main during Heart of the Artist. They'll appear in concert in Wayland, NY on August 5th. Find out more about the show here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJINApHAuNo
Carmen shares why we often must forgive ourselves before we can begin the process of forgiving others and the pursuit of finding people who are examples of forgiveness, to inspire our own journey. Matt Hammitt, former lead singer of Sanctus Real, shares his experience with church hurt and what it looks like to model an attitude of grace, even when things aren't fair. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here
Although the Church does so much more good than it has ever done bad, several pressing questions still linger - What do you do when you are hurt by “The Church?” Maybe you've been hurt by a pastor or a church leader or a member of the church. Do you walk out of Christianity and abandon the church altogether? Or are there any other alternatives? Joining us today to help us unpack some of these challenging yet necessary questions is a man who just released a new song and FREE 7-Day Devotional on the topic, Matt Hammitt. Many may be familiar with Matt's work as he's a renowned singer and songwriter having served as the lead singer for Sanctus Real from 1996-2016 as well as being an impactful author and sought after speaker. However, recently, God placed it upon Matt's heart to release his new single titled, “Church Hurt,” along with a FREE 7-Day Devotional titled, “Life After Church Hurt,” in order to appeal to the heart of those who have been wounded within families of faith and encourage and equip them through a lens of hope and healing. Through his own personal experiences as well as insightful lessons God has taught him throughout his journey, our prayer is that today's episode would help you begin to takes steps toward healing in knowing that although people will hurt us, we cannot let that affect or infect our view of God and the church He loves. Matt's New Single, “Church Hurt”: https://youtu.be/B1MSiZfCw4c Matt's FREE 7-Day Devotional, “Life After Church Hurt”: http://matthammitt.com/
Ambassador for the pro-life organization, Save the Storks, Matt Hammitt, former lead singer of the Christian band, Sanctus Real, discussed a resource for fathers called, Dare to be a Dad. You can find out more online at savethestorks.com/fatherhood. His website is matthammitt.com.
Ambassador for the pro-life organization, Save the Storks, Matt Hammitt, former lead singer of the Christian band, Sanctus Real, discussed a resource for fathers called, Dare to be a Dad. You can find out more online at savethestorks.com/fatherhood. His website is matthammitt.com.
When you have family, fame, and faith, plus a Dove-award-winning musical career with millions of downloads (Sanctus Real, Matt Hammitt), life can feel a bit like coasting. Yet today, recording artist Matt Hammitt, Enneagram 9, reminds us that the space of Enneagram 9 must not only bring comfort but connection for relationships to truly thrive. In this candid interview, Matt walks us through his story of truly leading with love and outlines the radical steps he took to be in his marriage, and not just working for his marriage, and how the time and connection he has truly gained have been incredible. He also walks us through his story of church hurt, offering listeners hope for redemption and reconstruction for a life with God and community in their own personal way. Show notes: Order Matt's book Lead Me here Listen to Matt's songs here! Watch Christa's interview with Matt Hammit on YouTube here Visit Matt's website for his work, devotional, and more stories and videos here! Pre-order Christa's new book, The Enneagram in Marriage: Your Guide to Thriving Together in Your Unique Pairing here at Amazon now Head on over to enneagramandmarriage.com to check out all of our Enneagram & Marriage freebies and resources! Instagram: @enneagramandmarriage | @enneagrammarriagepod Facebook @enneagramandmarriage Love what you're learning on E + M? We would be honored if you'd leave a review so others can find us too right here at Apple or on Spotify here!
This week Dustin gives Sarah a well-deserved break, but he's not going solo! Dustin is joined by his friend, music collaborator and founding member of Sanctus Real, Chris Rohman. They explore what real happiness is and how it showed up in unexpected places on their journey. The conversation touches on topics such as God's role in their success, the pressures of being business partners with friends.They talk about how maintaining perspective is crucial to keeping their sanity in the midst of it all. By focusing on their purpose of bringing hope to people through their music they're able to create strong relationships that bring joy at a whole new level.We look forward to connecting with you over on Instagram where we're engaging the question of happiness every day!You can also subscribe to our newsletter for more happenings in the world of HappyChapters:00:00:00 Breaking News: House Chris Seen, Ohio Band Considers Moving To Tennessee.00:01:53 Conversational Highlights00:04:47 Band's Evolution And Singer's Departure00:11:11 Acceptance And Grace00:21:35 Hard Work And Grace Among Colleagues.00:29:47 Mixed Emotions Of Pressure And Familiarity In An Unfamiliar Situation.00:33:32 Music With A Purpose: Finding Freedom And Hope In Difficult Times00:38:35 Importance Of Heart In Professional Relationships. 00:41:11 Balancing Ambition And Comparison In The Music Industry00:47:36 Collaborating And Making Music With Friends00:49:43 Friendship Beyond Endings00:56:33 Making Big Concepts Practical: Dealing With The Comparison GameConnect with us on Instagram where we're engaging the question of happiness everyday! https://www.instagram.com/make.a.happy.home/ Subscribe to our newsletter for more on what's happening in the world of Happyhttps://make-a-happy-home.mailchimpsites.com/
BRAVE Worship - For Women in Church Leadership, Music and Songwriting
Christian songwriting veteran Benji Cowart shares from the 2022 Writing Worship conference about the power of lyrics. Benji's experience as a working songwriter in Nashville has shaped his philosophy and creativity and unique perspective. Benji Cowart is a staff writer for TIM (Tomlin Ingram Music) Publishing. He's written songs for artists like Natalie Grant, TobyMac, Rhett Walker, Jeremy Camp, Sanctus Real, Danny Gokey, and Ellie Holcomb. Take the Songwriter Personality TestThis simple 10-minute test created by our founder, Krissy Nordhoff, will help you know your strengths as a songwriter and it will also help you better identify where you fit in the co-writing room. Visit SongwriterPersonalityTest.com Apply for the Writing Club- New songwriters joining every month. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram Join the Writing Worship Community on FacebookTake the Songwriter Personality TestRead the Writing Worship Book by Krissy Nordhoff (writer of Your Great Name, Famous For, Mercy Tree)Writing Worship champions the worship songwriter - visit WritingWorship.co to get more involved.
Seth Morrison is the lead guitarist for the band Skillet. He joined the group in 2011 and has shared the stage with many well-known artists such as Disciple, Kutless, Sanctus Real, Tait, Audio Adrenaline, Relient K, TobyMac, Kirk Franklin and many more. A die-hard sports fan, Morrison pledges his allegiances to the Cincinnati Bengals, Cincinnati Reds and Ohio State Buckeyes. On this episode of the podcast, we talk to Morrison about his devotion to the Bengals, their recent success, raising his new baby to follow Christ and the importance of discipleship. Receive our Sports Spectrum Devotional written by professional athletes for FREE when you sign up for our Sports Spectrum Weekly Email Newsletter. Sign up here. http://SportsSpectrum.com/newsletter
How do we move through pain? What forms can we use to practice communal identity with others and promote honesty before God? How do liturgies form us? Part of charting the cultural landscape for Christian leaders is promoting forms for communal and historical identity, rather than a flippant individualism. In this interview, Ashley Hales speaks to writer Douglas McKelvey about his work in Every Moment Holy. Resources mentioned: DISCOUNT CODE for listeners: 15% off use code EMHHALES Every Moment Holy Rabbit Room DOUGLAS KAINE MCKELVEY grew up in East Texas and moved to Nashville in 1991 to participate in the early work of Charlie Peacock's Art House Foundation, an organization dedicated to a shared exploration of faith and the arts. In the years since, he has worked as an author, song lyricist, scriptwriter, and video director. He has penned more than 350 lyrics recorded by artists including Switchfoot, Kenny Rogers, Sanctus Real, and Jason Gray. Doug and his wife Lise have three grown daughters, three sons-in-law, and one sparkly-eyed granddaughter. The Cartographers is a production of Willowbrae Institute. Find out more at willowbrae.org. The Cartographers is hosted by Bryce Hales and Ashley Hales and mixed and edited by Nathan Michel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This episode premiers the new song "Old House" by Laurel Taylor. This episode is such a blessing. Laurel has become a true friend, and I am such a fan of her music. Laurel Taylor is a singer-songwriter and producer whose roots and influences of rock, country, and gospel blend together to give her a unique and edgy sound. She has toured worldwide, from small-town music festivals to the bars of Nashville to European tours. She has worked with and performed with various artists, including Lauren Daigle, Jason Crabb, Micah Tyler, Kutless, Sanctus Real, Rhett Walker, Diamond Rio, and CCR. She has a heart full of joy and a desire to share the love of Jesus with everyone through her music.https://instagram.com/laureltaylorofficial?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=https://open.spotify.com/artist/4qZZmptWMEONmmERCJIGAR?si=v839Wf0xTIGIE5pBnf5ruA*Theme Music "Blessed Time" by Ketsa
Our featured interview tonight is with Pete Prevost. Pete is a pipe maker and the President of the BriarWorks pipe factory in Columbia Tennessee. BriarWorks is a a pipe maker co-op with several other pipe makers, including Todd Johnson, who co-founded it with Pete. Brian and Pete will be talking about that as well as the up-coming 2023 Muletown Pipe Show which is held at BriarWorks. In a past life, Pete was the guitar player in the band Sanctus Real. Our music segment will feature one of their Grammy-nominated songs. At the top of the show, Brian will give us his comparisons between three different vintages of Sutliff's Kringle Flake tobacco from the last three years.
The guys from Sanctus Real join us for an honest conversation about how much God loves us even in our worst. Plus, how do we show love to someone we know that is going down a wrong path?
Welcome to the Special Christmas Break Episode 4 . This week, we look at the best gift ever given and the special messengers entrusted with sharing this gift with the world. You won't want to miss this encouraging episode, as God reveals much more than traditional Christmas offerings! Join me for Hope, inspiration, and love!!! Once again, featuring the beautiful music of Laurel Taylor ✨Merry Christmas to you all!!'To subscribe to the blog or download your free Gratitude journal page go to: www.Acupofgratitude.orgMusical guest Laurel Taylor is a singer-songwriter and producer whose roots and influences of rock, country, and gospel blend together to give her a unique and edgy sound. She has toured worldwide, from small-town music festivals to the bars of Nashville to European tours. She has worked with and performed with various artists, including Lauren Daigle, Jason Crabb, Micah Tyler, Kutless, Sanctus Real, Rhett Walker, Diamond Rio, and CCR. She has a heart full of joy and a desire to share the love of Jesus with everyone through her music.To follow Lauren Taylor go to: https://instagram.com/laureltaylorofficial?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=https://open.spotify.com/artist/4qZZmptWMEONmmERCJIGAR?si=v839Wf0xTIGIE5pBnf5ruA
Welcome to the Special Christmas Break Episode #3 - This week on A Cup of Gratitude podcast, we take a look at a beautiful present that God has given us all. Each one of us is fearfully and wonderfully made (Psalm139) Formed by a divine design that includes nuances so intricate that I had never even heard about them before - And now that I know, that's exactly what I want to share with you this week!!! Down to the tiniest details, God is forever moving and working and calling us back to the garden to walk with Him again!!! God didn't create a bunch of little gods; He created Sons and Daughters! To subscribe to the blog or download your free Gratitude journal page go to: www.acupofgratitude.org*Musical guest Laurel Taylor is a singer-songwriter and producer whose roots and influences of rock, country, and gospel blend together to give her a unique and edgy sound. She has toured worldwide, from small-town music festivals to the bars of Nashville to European tours. She has worked with and performed with various artists, including Lauren Daigle, Jason Crabb, Micah Tyler, Kutless, Sanctus Real, Rhett Walker, Diamond Rio, and CCR. She has a heart full of joy and a desire to share the love of Jesus with everyone through her music.To follow Lauren Taylor go to: https://instagram.com/laureltaylorofficial?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=https://open.spotify.com/artist/4qZZmptWMEONmmERCJIGAR?si=v839Wf0xTIGIE5pBnf5ruA
Last week on our special episode, we looked at the Red sea Exodus as a symbol of the blood that was shed on the cross that would ultimately provide freedom from captivity for the chosen people of God. This week we look at an intimate relationship, at the beautiful personal healing that God desires to give each and every one of His children. You will definitely be encouraged! This message was such a hope-filled revelation to me!Again this week, we feature the music of Laurel Taylor. Laurel Taylor is a singer-songwriter and producer whose roots and influences of rock, country, and gospel blend together to give her a unique and edgy sound. She has toured around the world, from small-town music festivals to the bars of Nashville to European tours. She has worked with and performed with various artists, including Lauren Daigle, Jason Crabb, Micah Tyler, Kutless, Sanctus Real, Rhett Walker, Diamond Rio, and CCR. She has a heart full of joy and a desire to share the love of Jesus with everyone through her music.To read my blog posts, find my books, listen to more podcast episodes, or download the free printable Gratitude Journal resource go to: www.acupofgratitude.org(And please subscribe for more valuable content)To follow Laurel Taylor and listen to more of her music, go to:https://instagram.com/laureltaylorofficial?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=https://open.spotify.com/artist/4qZZmptWMEONmmERCJIGAR?si=v839Wf0xTIGIE5pBnf5ruA
Welcome to the Special Christmas Break series! Each week is a gift from me to you. I am sharing messages of hope and grace straight from the Word of God, accompanied by music from one of my favorite Christian music artists Laurel Talor. Although the stories don't all come from the traditional places that you might think of in the bible, they all point to the freedom, grace, hope, and love of Christ!My guest music artist Laurel Taylor is a singer-songwriter and producer whose roots and influences of rock, country, and gospel blend together to give her a unique and edgy sound. She has toured around the world, from small-town music festivals to the bars of Nashville to European tours. She has worked with and performed with various artists, including Lauren Daigle, Jason Crabb, Micah Tyler, Kutless, Sanctus Real, Rhett Walker, Diamond Rio, and CCR. She has a heart full of joy and a desire to share the love of Jesus with everyone through her music. (This episode, we feature her song, Healed) Find Laurel in these links below:https://instagram.com/laureltaylorofficial?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=https://open.spotify.com/artist/4qZZmptWMEONmmERCJIGAR?si=v839Wf0xTIGIE5pBnf5ruAFor more blog posts from God's word, for the free printable Gratitude Journal pages, or to look at purchasing my books, please go to:www.acupofgratitude.org
A film documentary ‘Bowen's Heart is about Matt and Sarah Hammitt's son Bowen who was born with half a heart and how that journey affected them as parents and tested their faith. Many of you may know Matt Hammitt is a singer/songwriter, author, and speaker. He is best known as the former lead singer and songwriter for the two-time Grammy nominated band, Sanctus Real. Matt's passion for his family led him to step away from the band. www.bowensheart.com
Matt Hammitt had a successful music career as frontman of the Grammy and Dove-award-winning band Sanctus Real, but he knew God was calling him away from his career and toward something else. The wake up call happened when he started realizing he was not the man he intended to be. Today Matt opens up about the process of following God's lead in leading his family well. Tune in for his encouraging story! Episode highlights include: Is it time to ‘burn the ships' and change course? When both spouses grieve differently Working through the self-deceptions that keep us stuck We pray this episode is helpful to you and your marriage. Subscribe to Podcast Email to make sure you never miss an episode. When you sign up, you will get our “5 Days 5 Ways” Love Languages resource for free! Plus you will get noteworthy quotes, resources, and more delivered straight to your inbox. *Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here! Resources: Grab Matt's book Lead Me: Finding Courage to Fight for Your Marriage, Children, and Faith The documentary Bowen's Heart is available where movies are streamed Find more about Matt and the Hammitts at MattHammitt.com You could win a $250 Amazon gift card when you submit a screenshot of your rating and review of the Awesome Marriage Podcast! Use this link to enter! Do you feel like you and your spouse aren't as unified as you'd like? It's time to get on the same page! This Unity Building Journal is designed to help you look at key areas of your marriage and work to get unified. Follow Awesome Marriage on Instagram, Facebook and find Dr. Kim on TikTok! Ready to level up your marriage? With the Marriage Changers membership yet you get all of our monthly resources, plus some other sweet benefits, like Tshirts and exclusive videos with Dr. Kim and Nancy! Learn more here! Get bite-sized daily doses of marriage wisdom delivered straight to your inbox with Dr. Kim's Daily One Thing email. As a subscriber, you'll also be eligible for some awesome freebies! Dr. Kim's free weekly Marriage Multiplier email brings you 4 pieces of practical marriage wisdom in one quick, easy-to-read free weekly email.
This week I speak with Laurel Taylor, a singer-songwriter and producer whose roots and influences of rock, country, and gospel blend together to give her a unique and edgy sound. She has toured around the world, from small town music festivals to the bars of Nashville to European tours. She has worked with and performed with a variety of artists, including Lauren Daigle, Jason Crabb, Micah Tyler, Kutless, Sanctus Real, Rhett Walker, Diamond Rio, and CCR. She has a heart full of joy and a desire to share the love of Jesus with everyone through her music. Her new single, “Sound of Freedom”, is out now! Laurel's personal story is nothing short of miraculous, she shares freely in this powerful episode about her transformation from death to life!! You don't want to miss this extraordinary faith journey that gives amazing glory to God!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bvrNAjITmf4. MUSIC VIDEO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uyauShn-K4w&t=195s MY STORY Email to contact for help: pouredinto@gmail.com*Theme Music “Blessed Time” by Ketsa