These episodes are so epic, it spills into two parts.  Story is a powerful tool, and usually causes one to lean into something or someone.  These in-depth stories behind the songs help us engage more thoughtfully with the art and get to know the hearts of the artists.  No other podcast or radio show has this amount of valuable access to high-caliber independent musicians!  Kudos to Kristian Black for the extra efforts it took as …Read More »
Episode Artists:
JJ Heller, Aaron Stumpel, Chris & Jenna, Randy Stonehill, Nick Flora, Matt Brouwer, Jessi McNeal, Jeremy Casella, Tim Coons

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

In this third week of Interview Month, I'm happy to have Matt Brouwer join us - not just as a guest, but as our co-host of the show.  Matt has been in the music biz for about 15 years, and continues to be one of the more layered and interesting songwriter in the acoustic-pop world.  But his mission this week is to handle UTR's playlist - which he did a stellar job - including songs …Read More »
Episode Artists:
Matt Brouwer, JJ Heller, Mat Kearney, Robbie Seay Band, Jars of Clay, Brooke Fraser, Jill Paquette, Quimi Alaniz, Brandon Heath, Matt Brouwer

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:
Andy Gullahorn, Matt Brouwer, Matthew Clark, SHEL, Andrew Greer, Randy Stonehill, Jenny & Tyler, Josh Garrels, Julie Lee

Episode Artists:
The Milk Carton Kids, Matt Brouwer, The Gray Havens, Jillian Edwards, The Gray Havens, Jars Of Clay, The Gray Havens, Waterdeep, Clear, Matt Brouwer

Episode Artists:
Christopher Williams, All Sons and Daughters, All Sons & Daughters, Shawn McDonald, All Sons & Daughters, Trevor Morgan, All Sons & Daughters, Wes King, Matt Brouwer, Adrian Mathenia, All Sons & Daughters

Episode Artists:
Shane & Shane, Russ Taff, Seabird, Sixpence None the Richer, Drew Holcomb & the Neighbors, Sara Groves, Phil Wickham, Fernando Ortega, Downhere, Bethany Dillon, Matt Brouwer, Jars of Clay

Episode Artists:
Matt Brouwer, Seth Jones, All Sons & Daughters, Josh Garrels, Jon Troast, Jon Gibson, The Civil Wars, Griffin House, Sara Groves, Needtobreathe, Ayiesha Woods

Episode Artists:
Above The Golden State, Bethany Dillon, Heather Miller, Sons of Korah, Tyler James, Jars of Clay, Sarah Sadler, The Khrusty Brothers, Matt Brouwer, The Choir, Cory Asbury

Episode Artists:
Griffin House, Jars of Clay, Katie Herzig, Leeland, Melody Olson, Randy Stonehill, Matt Brouwer, Isobelle Gunn, Waterdeep, Joel Auge, JJ Heller, The Farewell Drifters

Episode Artists:
Sixpence None the Richer, The Civil Wars, Jason Gray, Justin McRoberts, David Crowder Band, Ashley Cleveland, Switchfoot, Sara Groves, Robbie Seay Band, Matt Brouwer, McCrary Sisters, Jars of Clay

Episode Artists:
Matt Brouwer, Seth Jones, Sons & Daughters, Josh Garrels, Jon Troast, Jon Gibson, The Civil Wars, Griffin House, Sara Groves, Needtobreathe, Ayiesha Woods

Episode Artists:
Jon Troast, Leeland, Melanie Penn, Jon Foreman, Matt Brouwer, Over The Rhine, Seabird, Charlie Dodrill, The Spares, Satellite Soul, The Brighton, Ben Shive, Sandra McCracken

Episode Artists:
Above The Golden State, Bethany Dillon, Heather Miller, Sons of Korah , Tyler James, Jars of Clay, Sarah Sadler, The Khrusty Brothers, Matt Brouwer, The Choir, Cory Asbury

Episode Artists:
Adam Watts, Theo Bremer-Bennett, Sarah Kelly, Micah Dalton, The Southern Sea, Andrew Peterson, Lanae Hale, Josh Wilson, Switchfoot, Ashley Cleveland, Matt Brouwer

Episode Artists:
Isobelle Gunn, Relient K, Downhere, Carolyn Arends, Downhere, Matt Brouwer, Amanda Falk, Downhere, Karla Adolphe, Downhere

Episode Artists:
Tyler James, Anthony Evans, Sixpence None The Richer, Justin McRoberts, MercyMe, Russ Taff, Relient K, Olivette, Matt Brouwer, Nichole Nordeman, Sufjan Stevens, The Sonflowerz, Matt Wertz

Episode Artists:
Sara Groves, Kathleen Carnali, Downhere, Andrew Peterson, Rich Mullins, Eric Peters, Lanae Hale, Jason Gray, Matt Brouwer, So Elated, Satellite Soul

Episode Artists:
Adam Watts, Theo Bremer-Bennet, Sarah Kelly, Micah Dalton, The Southern Sea, Andrew Peterson, Lanae Hale, Josh Wilson, Switchfoot, Ashley Cleveland, Matt Brouwer