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

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

One of my favorite parts of running Under The Radar are all the incredible musicians I have met that have turned out to be even more incredible people and now friends.  Andrew Greer and Ginny Owens are both on that list - both funny, kind-hearted, ministry-minded, and loving individuals.  It only makes sense that they have teamed up to co-author the new book (published by Thomas Nelson) called Transcending Mysteries: Who Is God, And What Does …Read More »
Episode Artists:
Tim Coons, Ginny Owens, Matthew Clark, Ellie Holcomb, Andrew Greer, The McCrary Sisters, Ginny Owens, Chris Rice, Cindy Morgan, Andrew Greer

Sometimes hearing the phrase "praise and worship" makes the hair stand up on my neck.  Christian radio has done no favors for a genre that should be leading the charge in the way it reflects a very creative God.  We have found some really good worship songs to celebrate this week.  Indie artist and worship leader Aaron Strumpel has been writing passionate songs of praise for years, and he's our VIP guest to talk about …Read More »
Episode Artists:
Young Oceans, Aaron Strumpel, Leigh Nash, Aaron Strumpel, Stevie Lujan, Aaron Strumpel, The Journey Collective, Aaron Strumpel, Tim Coons, Clear, Enter The Worship Circle

Episode Artists:
Mavis Staples, Tim Coons, Phil Keaggy, The Civil Wars, Take 6, Micah Dalton, Jenny & Tyler, Mike Farris & The Cumberland Saints, Justin McRoberts, Jason Harrod, Bethany Dillon, la poema

Episode Artists:
Green River Ordinance, Enter the Worship Circle, Giants & Pilgrims, Brooke Waggoner, Tim Coons, Sarah Hart, Giants & Pilgrims, Ron Block, Brady Toops, Caedmon's Call, Giants & Pilgrims

Episode Artists:
Fernando Ortega, Page CXVI, Rebekah Maddux El-Hakam, Sufjan Stevens, Jeremy Casella, Leigh Nash, Rich Mullins, Chris Rice, Steven Curtis Chapman, Ron Block, Amanda Noel, Tim Coons, The Innocence Mission, Jadon Lavik, Ginny Owens, Matthew Perryman Jones

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

Episode Artists:
Tim Coons, Andrew Greer, Andrew Greer, Philippa Hanna, Alison Krauss & Union Station, Matthew Clark, Andrew Greer, McCrary Sisters, Deni Gauthier, Andrew Greer

Episode Artists:
Gabriel Wilson, Shawn McDonald, Shawn McDonald, Julie Miller, Shawn McDonald, Tim Coons, Shawn McDonald, Derek Webb, All Sons & Daughters, Charlie Peacock, Shawn McDonald

Episode Artists:
Dewveall, The Vespers, The Vespers, Andrew Osenga, The Vespers, Jillian Edwards, The Vespers, PFR, Tim Coons, Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors, The Vespers

Episode Artists:
John Mark McMillan, The Almost, Ayiesha Woods, Mark Mathis, Tim Coons, Robbie Seay Band, Downhere, The Sonflowerz, Sara Groves, Sarah McMillan, Charlie Hall, Carlos Whittaker, Sojourn, Matt Maher, Phil Keaggy