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S4E75 Steven V Taylor - The Story of a Producer Who Shaped a Generation of Artists
From producing award-winning records to unexpectedly winning a Dove Award later in life, Steven’s story is a powerful reminder that calling isn’t about recognition—it’s about faithfulness. This…
S4E74 Bonnie Keen - From Brokenness to Harmony: Bonnie Keen’s Story of Redemption
This is a deeply moving conversation about faith, forgiveness, and resilience. From a turbulent childhood to the heights of Christian music with First Call, Bonnie shares how God redeemed heartbreak,…
S4E73 James Robison - A final conversation with one of the world's greatest evangelists
James passed away on May 17, 2026 and this is one of my last conversations with him. I've never known anyone as passionate about the gospel and in love with people as James and I will miss him dearly.
S4E72 Matt Hammitt - The original Sanctus Real frontman shares his story of success on the road vs. success at home
Matt opens up about the evolution from touring artist to husband, father, and speaker. This episode dives into the tension between success and significance—and the moment he realized something had to…
S4E71 Matthew Ward - The man with a legendary voice has a story of harmony, hardship and resilience
Andy sits down with legendary vocalist Matthew Ward to explore a career that helped define contemporary Christian music. From his early days with 2nd Chapter of Acts to his groundbreaking solo work,…
S4E70 Ed Nalle - The voice, the songs, the harmonies! There has never been another band like GLAD
Ed Nalle of GLAD is one of my musical heroes! On this episode, Ed opens up about the band’s humble beginnings, the creative risks that led to their groundbreaking a cappella success, and the lessons…
S4E69 Fred Hammond - From “Freddie One Note” to gospel legend—this is a story only God could write.
What does it take to overcome rejection, redefine your identity, and still say yes to God? Fred Hammond shares an unfiltered story of resilience, creativity, and leading with belief when no one else…
S4E68 Michael W. Smith - An intimate conversation with one of CCM's most celebrated artists
I've know Smitty for nearly 40 years and he's still the same humble, genuine man I met back in 1987. Get ready for a fascinating look back at his career and what he still has on his bucket list.
S4E67 Morgan Cryar - From a grassroots beginning to a lasting CCM legacy, Morgan's voice and songs are still as important as ever
Join me as I sit down with one of my favorite CCM artists Morgan Cryar to trace his journey from the swamps of Louisiana to the height of CCM success. We'll talk about the stories behind his iconic…
S4E66 Chris Hauser - Behind every hit song is a gatekeeper—you’ve just never heard his story, until now.
Veteran CCM radio promoter Chris Hauser shares a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at how songs actually make it onto the air, revealing the intense competition and industry strategy it takes to…
S4E65 Ginny Owens - Surrender, Sight, and Song: How Ginny Owens Found Her Voice
From Mississippi to Nashville to New York City, Ginny's life and career have taken a myriad of paths, all leading her to the greatest joy of her life...
S4E64 Scott Wesley Brown - One of CCM's greatest singer-songwriters is devoted to finishing well
From the Jesus music era to the early days of CCM and beyond, Scott Wesley Brown has seen the industry and his career change. But his dedication to sharing the gospel around the world is as strong as…
S4E63 Jeff Deyo - Sonicflood's first frontman may have started the modern worship revolution
The modern worship movement officially started in the late 1990s and became the template for CCM success for most of the industry for the foreseeable future. But Jeff Deyo never saw what he was doing…
S4E62 John James - The original Newsboys frontman is the poster boy for God's redemptive power
The Newsboys shaped the landscape of 1990s CCM as much as any artist of that era, but the price of success took its toll on John James, ultimately leading to an incredible story of redemption and a…
S4E61 Robbie Seay - One of worship music's forerunners is still blazing new trails
We're talking worship on this episode with one of the OG worship artists from the early 2000s. The Robbie Seay band married vertical lyrics with stellar production, producing music that still sounds…
S4E60 Reed Arvin - The Rich Mullins producer has LOTS of stories
Reed Arvin is a fascinating figure from the golden age of CCM, getting his start playing keys for Amy Grant and eventually becoming Rich Mullins' longtime producer. You want stories? Reed has…
S4E59 Rachael Lampa - A second chance at a once-in-a-lifetime career
Rachael Lampa has a unique story in the history of Christian music - a teen sensation in the early 2000s, a long absence to find her true calling, and a triumphant return to CCM, but not in a way you…
S4E58 Michael James Murphy - One of CCM’s best loved country artists is also a worship pioneer
MJM has a fascinating story of working alongside Twila Paris, Gary Chapman, Michael Omartian and nearly every great artist and session player in Nashville in the 80s and 90s, but leading some of the…
S4E57 John Chisum - A Worship Music Pioneer's journey comes full circle
John's legacy in the story of Christian music is a rich tapestry of writing enduring songs and being the genius behind so many great artists and albums, but the wisdom he's learned along the way is…
S4E56 Glenn Kaiser - CCM's original rocker and frontman for the Rez Band is also one of its greatest evangelists
From a broken home and a life of addiction, Glenn's journey through Christian music to his ministry in the inner city and prisons is truly inspiring!
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