Backstage: "THE" Christian Music Podcast with Rod Kurtz

In part one, Michael shares stories about faith and his musical journey from Chicago to Los Angeles. He talks about starting out as a session player in L-A, working with the likes of Kenny Loggins and Jimmy Messina. We learn about how he met his wife Stormie, once a back-up singer now world-renowned Christian author. And he shares how God opened doors that led to opportunities he could have never dreamed of.

Backstage with Juno Award-winning singer/songwriter, recording artist, author and pastor Brian Doerksen. His worship songs have been sung internationally in churches of all kinds including ‘Come Now is the Time to Worship’, ‘Refiner’s Fire’, ‘Hope Of The Nations’ and ‘The River.’ Brian sits down with Rod to talk about an incredible musical journey. The six-time Covenant award winner talks about his musical roots and the genesis of his ministry. We learn about God's faithfulness even in times of struggle. And Brian shares about a project that has laid dormant for a number of years that is now being turned into a staged musical production called Prodigal God.

On this episode of Backstage, Rod dives into southern gospel music. He sits down with recent Dove Award winners....the Triumphant Quartet...and learns the secret behind their longevity. And Rod also chats with Legacy Five founder Scott Fowler about how the group came to be after a decade with the Cathedral Quartet.

Paul Baloche, one of the church's most acclaimed worship leaders and songwriters, talks about his life, music and ministry.

On this episode Christian artist, writer and producer Bill Maxwell joins Rod to talk about his musical journey. As a 12 year-old piano player and drummer playing clubs in Oklahoma, to backing and producing gospel legend Andrae Crouch, Bill's story is one of miracles, music and God's grace.

Whiteheart founder Billy Smiley and Petra lead singer John Schlitt tell us about their latest collaboration, the CCM All-Star Review. The two have been joined by Dan Haseltine from Jars of Clay and Kevin Max from DC Talk and formed this powerhouse group. All tolled these four bands have sold about 30 million records. Billy and John talk about where they came from, the fire that still burns within, and where they're going.