This is release weekend for Melody Olson's sophmore album Controlled Burn.  It comes 6 years after her debut album All These Things.  Melody has experienced physical, emotional, and spiritual hardship over the last several years -- much of it causing a long delay in the making of this album.  But the end result is breathtaking - incorporating some of that personal sorrow, but also sharing the hope of the gospel in every song.  We're excited to share …Read More »
Episode Artists:
Benjamin Dunn & Friends, Melody Olson, Brady Toops, Melody Olson, Johnny Cash, Melody Olson, Carolina Story, Melody Olson, Sleeping At Last, Jordan Ruiz, Melody Olson

The last time I interviewed Steve Taylor, it was during the making of his film Blue Like Jazz, and our conversation was about 70% film and 30% music.  This time, we were able to focus entirely on music, and it turned out to be a fun conversation.  He pursues all his artistic endeavors with excellence, and that virtue alone should be inspiring to all of us.  I'm really grateful for his kindness toward UTR, and 13-yr-old …Read More »
Episode Artists:
The Last Bison , Steve Taylor & The Perfect Foil, Grace Pettis, Steve Taylor, Elenowen, Steve Taylor & The Perfect Foil, Carolina Story, Steve Taylor, Sixpence None The Richer, John Mark McMillan, Steve Taylor & The Perfect Foil

Episode Artists:
Jason Upton & The Goodland Band, JJ Heller, Christa Wells, Mindy Smith, The Oh Hellos, Andrew Greer, Emmylou Harris, Carolina Story, Andrew Peterson, Keith & Kristyn Getty & Moya Brennan, Randall Goodgame

Episode Artists:
John Mark McMillan, Sara Groves, Carolina Story, Neulore, Sandra McCracken, Shane & Shane, Needtobreathe, Levi Weaver, Derek Webb, Keith Green, Andrew Osenga