Episodes 146
Avg. Duration 1h
Activity Highly Active
Since Mar 2023
Latest Episode Mar 2026

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About This Podcast

From touring in the group 4Him to working as a worship pastor to leading a radio show, I've had the opportunity to be a part of the Christian Music industry for the last four decades. I'm Andy Chrisman and I've had the unique opportunity to tour with, record with, and become friends with just about everyone within the Christian Music industry. I think this makes me the perfect person to tell their stories. Welcome to 1 Degree of Andy!

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S3E61 Robbie Seay - One of worship music's forerunners is still blazing new trails

Mar 02, 2026 53m

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…

S3E60 Reed Arvin - The Rich Mullins producer has LOTS of stories

Feb 23, 2026 1h 9m

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…

S3E59 Rachael Lampa - A second chance at a once-in-a-lifetime career

Feb 16, 2026 54m

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…

S3E58 Michael James Murphy - One of CCM’s best loved country artists is also a worship pioneer

Feb 09, 2026 1h 10m

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…

S3E57 John Chisum - A Worship Music Pioneer's journey comes full circle

Feb 02, 2026 48m

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…

S3E56 Glenn Kaiser - CCM's original rocker and frontman for the Rez Band is also one of its greatest evangelists

Jan 26, 2026 1h 4m

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!

S3E55 Alvin Slaughter - Brooklyn Tabernacle's most celebrated vocalist

Jan 19, 2026 55m

I think the world of Alvin and the road he's traveled. I hope that the next hour is as life-giving to you as it was to me.

S3E54 Chris Harris - One of CCM's most accomplished producers is also one of its best storytellers

Jan 12, 2026 1h 14m

Chris has worked with them all - from Amy Grant and Michael W. Smith to Stevie Ray Vaughn and Kristin Chenoweth and everyone in between. Lots of great behind-the-scenes stories in this episode!

S3E53 Don Moen - One of the world's first global worship leaders "Gives Thanks" for how God guided his steps

Jan 05, 2026 1h 3m

It’s impossible to tell the story of modern worship music without Don Moen. And the impact he’s had on the church and Christian musicians is immeasurable, but we’ll do our best to peel back the…

S3E52 2025 Look Back - The Men whose voices shaped the music industry

Dec 29, 2025 32m

In this final 2025 look back episode I replay some of my favorite moments with some of the greatest male vocalists in CCM history!

S3E51 2025 Look Back - Leading Ladies of classic Christian music

Dec 22, 2025 30m

These iconic artists have stood the test of time, and their voices have moved us for decades! Join me in this fourth look back episode featuring the female artists who graced season 3.

S3E50 2025 Look Back - Industry Legends - There would be no CCM without these pioneers

Dec 15, 2025 39m

It’s always a thrill to sit down with artists who shaped my journey with their music. These eight legendary CCM artists were gracious enough to share their stories with me on season 3!

S3E49 2025 Look Back - The Worship Artists - Bringing CCM back to the church

Dec 08, 2025 45m

In the late 1990’s Christian music began to change and it’s never looked back. These six artists were driving forces behind the modern worship movement and their stories are incredible!

S3E48 2025 Look Back - The Producers - How our favorite CCM albums were made

Dec 01, 2025 32m

Journey back with me to some amazing conversations with the producers who created the soundtracks of our lives.

S3E47 Q&A episode - You have questions, I have answers!

Nov 24, 2025 41m

Thank you to everyone who sent in questions for this episode. We’ll hit topics like how the podcast gets produced, what are the biggest regrets of my career, what’s the one song that got away, and…

S3E46 Natalie Grant - A generational voice and a heart for worship

Nov 17, 2025 54m

Natalie and I sit down to talk about her storied career, her marriage to her producer, and her love for worship and the church.

S3E45 Cruse Family - A love for people and a knack for harmonies propel one of the great CCM family bands

Nov 10, 2025 1h 3m

I’m not sure it’s possible to measure the impact the Cruse Family has had on the kingdom of God, but we’ll do our best to tell the story of Joe, Karen, Jane, John and Cindy and their legacy that…

S3E44 Chris Tomlin - The incredible journey of a modern psalmist

Nov 03, 2025 1h 10m

In this entertaining and emotional episode Chris takes us on a wild look back at his career and following the “bread crumbs” that brought him where he is today

S3E43 Brown Bannister - The genius behind Amy Grant, Whiteheart, The Imperials and dozens of CCM biggest records

Oct 27, 2025 1h 10m

The most successful producer in Christian music history spills his studio secrets, what it was like working with some of the biggest artists in the genre, and ultimately, what this whole journey may…

S3E42 John Cooper - Skillet - Never ashamed and never backing down

Oct 20, 2025 1h 3m

From his days as a young Memphis musician to touring the world in one the biggest rock bands to ever come out of CCM, John Cooper is not afraid to live in the lions' den and speak the truth no matter…

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