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.
Apr 20
57 min
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 songs “What Sin,” “Pray in the U.S.A.,” and “See You On The Other Side" as Morgan shares how faith, loss, and calling shaped his music—and what life looks like "on the other side" of the industry.
Apr 13
49 min
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 break a song. We’ll also explore the tension between art and audience, and how a great song always finds its way in the end.
Apr 6
1 hr 9 min
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...
Mar 30
46 min
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 it's ever been!
Mar 23
47 min
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 as revolutionary, just the natural expression of what God was doing in his life!
Mar 16
59 min
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 second chance to fulfill his calling.
Mar 9
1 hr 18 min
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 amazing today! But Robbie's greatest contribution to the worship world might be what he's doing now with Shane & Shane and The Worship Initiative...
Mar 2
53 min
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 stories...
Feb 23
1 hr 9 min
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 might think!
Feb 16
54 min
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