We originally aired this episode exactly one year ago, and it features some of the best love songs penned by Christian songwriters.  I find it unfortunate that some Christians turn their nose up at love songs because they think Christians should be writing songs about God all the time. I believe that perspective is very short-sighted concerning what is "about God."  Do Christians experience falling in love, going through a break-up, frustrations in parenthood, great …Read More »
Episode Artists:
Jon Troast, Johnnyswim, Jessica Campbell, We Are The Monks , Christopher Williams, Ben Rector, Elenowen, Matt Brouwer, Danny Oertli, Fleming & John, Jenny & Tyler

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

In the 1980's, some of the more fundamental evangelicals listened to Christian music of that day and counted the JPMs... the "Jesus Per Minutes." They would deem just how "Christian" a song was by the number of mentions God, Savior, Jesus, Lord got in a song.  It was probably done with good intentions, like wanting the music one hears to be more devotional or overtly evangelistic.  However, there were some severe consequences.  Of course artists …Read More »
Episode Artists:
Jon Troast, Johnnyswim, Jessica Campbell, We Are The Monks, Christopher Williams, Ben Rector, Elenowen, Matt Brouwer, Danny Oertli, Fleming & John, Jenny & Tyler

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