On the full list of the Top Gourmet Songs of 2016, the UTR Critics cited over 50 individual tracks.  We share several of them on this podcast.  At 80-minutes long, this is one of the longest episodes in show history!  We also get the UTR debuts of Blessing Offor and Karen Choi.  (Dave)
Episode Artists:
Citizens & Saints, Ginny Owens, Lauren Mann, Anthony Quails, Phil Keaggy, Switchfoot, Eric Peters, Emmylou Harris (ft. John Paul White), Crowder, Relient K, Karen Choi, Charlie Peacock, Indelible Grace (ft. Blessing Offor), Joy Ike, Rivers & Robots

I am so thankful for this moment. This show almost ended without warning in 2014, but it's an entirely different feeling to end this chapter on our own terms. And there are all the things we are looking forward to in our future chapters of ministry.  Plus amazing people who brought us to where we are today:  my family, our financial supporters, the Board of Directors, the artist community, our volunteers & interns, and our recent …Read More »
Episode Artists:
K. S. Rhoads, Melanie Penn, Andrew Peterson, Michael Gungor Band, Eric Peters, Julie Lee, Mark Mathis, The Vespers, Seabird, Satellite Soul

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 return with brand new episodes, starting with an insider's audio journal to UTR's flagship event and the best music gathering of the summer, Escape To The Lake 2016.  Both music makers and music appreciators showed up in Cedar Lake, IN, August 7-11 to experience spiritual, emotional, & musical refreshment like you can't find anywhere else.  On this week's episode, we do something we've never done before on our ETTL recap episodes -- all of …Read More »
Episode Artists:
Matthew Clark, Eric Peters, Joel Ansett, Joy Ike, Mike Farris, 6’10, Jess Ray (ft. Taylor Leonhardt), Nick Flora, Sara Groves, Chris & Jenna

There is no artist that I've seen more in concert in my life or that better represents what UTR's mission is all about than Sir Eric Peters.  It's always a treat to visit with him (he might also be the most-interviewed artist by UTR of all time too).  This time around, we primarily talk about the making of his 10th studio album Far Side Of The Sea (releasing 6/14/16).  Besides 3 brand new songs by EP, we also …Read More »
Episode Artists:
Susan Ashton, Zach Bolen, Eric Peters, Tal & Acacia, Eric Peters, Tow’rs, Eric Peters, Holly Ann, Steven Curtis Chapman, Eric Peters

I found out about the music of Nick Flora on an episode of UTR where Andy Osenga was the guest co-host and picked out the music.  I quickly fell in love with Nick AND his music.  He was a part of the Leonard the Lonely Astronaut Tour, did a Chicagoland UTR Tour, and this summer will be a part of Escape To The Lake for the 4th consecutive year!  He's a guy I can rock …Read More »
Episode Artists:
Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors, Andrew Osenga, Arthur Alligood, Sleeping At Last, Stacy Lantz, Eric Peters, Switchfoot, Andy Gullahorn, The Normals

Here's our conclusion of Interview Month. I'm so glad we are able to feature a conversation and music by Son Of Laughter.  He (real name Chris Slaten) is a quality person and an amazing artist.  His orchestral approach to folk music is fresh and compelling, and his lyrics are magically both narrative and poetic.  I'm hoping that a lot of brand new ears discover this hidden gem of a talent through this week's show.  Plus, it's …Read More »
Episode Artists:
Liz Vice, Son of Laughter, Lauren Mann & the Fairly Odd Folk, Son Of Laughter, Burlap To Cashmere, Son Of Laughter, Jessi McNeal, Son Of Laughter, Eric Peters, Fleming & John, Son Of Laughter

I love celebrating milestones.  And we almost never made it to show 300, so this is worth a hearty celebration indeed.  We have played live tracks before, but mostly just from the studios at our old location.  But for this show, I wanted to feature live tracks from a variety of UTR events.  So you'll hear some songs from the old studios, some from the Escape To The Lake main stage, some from the 2014 …Read More »
Episode Artists:
Burlap To Cashmere, Julie Lee, Andrew Peterson, Levi Weaver, The Gray Havens, Jason Gray, Andrew Osenga, The Farewell Drifters, Jill Phillips, Eric Peters, Randy Stonehill

I was introduced to the music of Jessica Campbell only a couple of months ago by UTR artist Christa Wells.  I'm really impressed with her brand of pop laced with southern charm.  I was all the more impressed when Christa and Jessica hung out with UTR for a couple of days last month.  Jessica is a terrific live performer and a down-to-earth person that will be a great addition to the artists we play on …Read More »
Episode Artists:
Chris Taylor, Jessica Campbell, Jessica Campbell, Eric Peters, Jessica Campbell, Damion Suomi & The Minor Prophets, Jessica Campbell, Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors, Ben Rector, Sixpence None The Richer, Jessica Campbell

Nick is one of the funniest guys I know, and his personality comes through on this episode.  He did a fantastic job sharing some of his favorite music with us.  But most of all, I'm just so glad I know this guy as a friend.  He's full of sarcasm but also optimism.  He can poke fun yet be the biggest encourager.  Guest-host episodes like this can sometimes be difficult in the editing side of production …Read More »
Episode Artists:
Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors, Andy Gullahorn, Andrew Osenga, Arthur Alligood, Sleeping At Last, Stacy Lantz, Eric Peters, Switchfoot, The Normals

Episode Artists:
Sandra McCracken, Eric Peters, Andrew Peterson, Andrew Greer, Andy Gullahorn, Andrew Osenga, Watermark, Sanctus Real, Katie Herzig, Jill Phillips, Russ Taff

Episode Artists:
Ellie Holcomb, Jeremy Casella, Jeremy Casella, Eric Peters, Jeremy Casella, Lainey Wright, Jeremy Casella, Over the Rhine, Josh Garrels, Gungor, Jeremy Casella

Episode Artists:
Caleb, Andrew Osenga, Sara Groves, Eric Peters, Sixpence None the Richer, Melanie Penn, Josh Garrels, Rich Mullins, Andrew Peterson, The Innocence Mission

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:
Jill Phillips, Eric Peters, Eric Peters, Bebo Norman, Eric Peters, Mindy Smith, Eric Peters, Sarah Masen, Downhere, Fleming & John, Eric Peters

Episode Artists:
David Story, Griffin House, Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors, Stacy Lantz, Randall Goodgame, Ashley Cleveland, Andrew Peterson, Matt Wertz, Sara Groves, Eric Peters, Phil Keaggy, The Gray Havens, Jenny & Tyler

Episode Artists:
Son of Laughter, Rend Collective Experiment, Eric Peters, Strahan, Deas Vail, The Autumn Film, The Choir, Caleb Carruth, Ben Shive, Vanita Joines, Giants & Pilgrims, Chris Haines, The Vespers

Episode Artists:
Jaron & Katherine Kamin, Julie Lee , Seabird, Melody Olson, Eric Peters, Josh Garrels, Andy Gullahorn, David Story, Randall Goodgame, Steve Taylor, Melanie Penn

Episode Artists:
Derek Webb, Seryn, Eric Peters, Nathan Clark George, Chelsey Scott, Justin McRoberts, Melanie Penn, Green River Ordinance, Andrew Peterson, PFR, Jenny & Tyler, Kye Kye

Episode Artists:
Nick Flora, Jill Phillips, The Vespers, Jon Troast, Andy Gullahorn, The Farewell Drifters, More Than Rubies, Randy Stonehill, Eric Peters, Tim Coons, Matthew Clark