In planning our final radio shows, one of the fan-favorite themes that's just pure fun is when we do all cover songs, so I was happy we could do this one more time in this era of UTR.  We are excited to share some UTR artists putting their own reimagined creativity on some prior classics, sometimes allowing the song to take on a new meaning when experienced through the lense of a different artist.  The …Read More »
Episode Artists:
Shaun Groves, Justin McRoberts, Christa Wells, 77s, Andrew Osenga, Mindy Smith, Ben Rector, Jenny & Tyler, Jessica Campbell, Eric Peters, Pierce Pettis, Sleeping At Last

We used to release mid-week bonus podcast episodes fairly regularly... at least 5 or more each year.  But that tradition ended in 2014 when UTR became an independent ministry.  We had to scale back production some, so we just focused on our regular weekly podcast.  But now, for the first time in 2 years, we bring you a bonus mid-week podcast of UTR, featuring more songs that we've been "saving" for a future show... and now …Read More »
Episode Artists:
Christopher Williams, Brooke Waggoner, Gungor, Christa Wells, Fernando Ortega, Melanie Penn, Colony House, Jess Ray, Ben Rector, Caroline Cobb, White Heart, Audrey Assad, Dave Barnes

This is a special week for me, because without Mike Farris there probably wouldn't be Under The Radar.  In late 2007, I stumbled upon the Memphis-blues and soulful roots artist Mike Farris.  I happened to be putting together a pretty important concert at the time, and I was so won over by Mike's music that we rented out a blues bar in downtown Nashville and booked Mike for the event.  We were launching the new …Read More »
Episode Artists:
Ellie Holcomb, Mike Farris, Christa Wells, Mike Farris, Judah & The Lion, Mike Farris, Ashley Cleveland, Mike Farris, The Arrows, Mike Farris

It's a joy that the dream of UTR is still alive after 7 years. On this show we talk about how the road getting hear was not easy, but we are stronger than ever because UTR is now listener "owned."  The outpouring of support from listeners and artists has been surreal, and so that's what this celebration is all about.  It was fun to feature artists Christa Wells and Christopher Williams, and also get some thoughts …Read More »
Episode Artists:
Allen Levi, Ben Rector, Melanie Penn, Downhere, Julie Lee, Burlap To Cashmere, 100%, Tim Coons, Steve Taylor, Christa Wells

After a three month hiatus, it is SO good to be back with brand new episodes. In fact, there was a moment when I wondered if we would ever present another new episode of UTR.  I am so grateful for the help and support of so many, including dozens of financial backers who were first-responders to our need. I had some time to think, "What type of show should we do for our grand return to the …Read More »
Episode Artists:
Nick Flora, Green River Ordinance, Josh Garrels, Tal & Acacia, Sufjan Stevens, Tommy Sims, Christa Wells, Ben Rector, The Farewell Drifters, Hark The Herons, Brooke Waggoner, Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors, Waterdeep

This episode has been in development longer than (possibly) any other episode we've done.  We decided we wanted to do a show on the theme of social justice around 4 years ago, and started picking out songs and collecting interview clips on that topic.  Usually once each year, I have had this episode on our production calendar, and for various reasons - mostly related to our lack of available time to research and seek out …Read More »
Episode Artists:
Christa Wells, Melody Olson, Caedmon's Call, Jenny & Tyler, David Wilcox, Gungor, Sara Groves, Leeland, Mark Heard, Kenny Meeks, Lori Chaffer, Sarah Masen, Me In Motion

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:
Jaron & Katherine Kamin, Christa Wells, Sara Groves, Eric Peters, David Story, Cindy Morgan, Randall Goodgame, John Waller, Ben Shive, Nick Flora

Episode Artists:
Matt Brock, 2nd Chapter of Acts, Sara Groves, Andy Gullahorn, Neulore, Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors, Audrey Assad, Citizens, K.S. Rhoads, Phil Madeira, Judah & the Lion, Christa Wells

Episode Artists:
Brooke Waggoner, Daniel Amos, Over the Rhine, JJ Heller, The Lone Bellow, All-Star United, The Civil Wars, Christa Wells, Jars of Clay, Derek Webb, Andy Gullahorn, Audrey Assad

Episode Artists:
Matthew Perryman Jones, Commonfolk, Christa Wells, Neulore, Josh Garrels, Audrey Assad, Waterdeep, Caroline Cobb, Caleb, JJ Heller, Gungor

Episode Artists:
Needtobreathe, Christa Wells, Christa Wells, Phil Keaggy, Christa Wells, Jacob Moon, More Than Rubies, Deas Vail, Josh Garrels, Before the Brave, Christa Wells

Episode Artists:
Christa Wells & Mandy Rogers, Eric Peters, Phil Keaggy, Andy Gullahorn, Randall Goodgame, Bob Bennett, Andrew Peterson, Jenny & Tyler, Jars of Clay, Cindy Morgan

Episode Artists:
Gungor, Christa Wells, Melody Olson, Nick Flora, Erika Chambers, Above the Golden State, Rend Collective Experiment, Sandra McCracken, Ben Shive, Waterdeep, All Sons & Daughters

Episode Artists:
Bellarive, Jenny & Tyler, Jason Gray, Sarah Macintosh, Brady Toops, The Kry, Melody Olson, Micah Massey, Christa Wells & Nicole Witt, Gungor, All Sons & Daughters

Episode Artists:
John Mark McMillan, Gungor, Ben Rector, Christa Wells, Jason Gray, Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors, Rich Mullins, Jenny & Tyler, Cindy Morgan, The City Harmonic, Shaun Groves, Switchfoot

Episode Artists:
Matt Wertz, Justin McRoberts, Matt Wertz, All Sons & Daughters, Matt Wertz, Audrey Assad, Matt Wertz, Christa Wells, Shaun Groves, Sarah Masen, Matt Wertz

Episode Artists:
Christa Wells, Allen Levi, Jon Troast, Caedmon's Call, Matt Wertz, Wes King, Lori Chaffer, Andrew Peterson, Steven Curtis Chapman, Sara Groves, Michael Card, Mindy Smith