On today’s show, we chat with Jason Gray!

Since his 2007 nationwide label debut, All the Lovely Losers, Gray has established himself as a true songwriter’s songwriter. He has garnered multiple ASCAP Performance Awards for popular songs like “Remind Me You’re Here,” “I'm Gonna Let It Go” and “Sparrows,” and summited the radio charts with hits like his first No. 1 AC standard, “With Every Act of Love,” and chart-topping inspirational single, “Nothing Is Wasted.” His current album, Land of the Living, plumbs the depth of human experience and serves up a batch of pop-friendly, radio-ready contenders primed for conversation. 

Throughout his celebrated tenure, Gray has shared the stage with genre leaders like Michael W. Smith, Steven Curtis Chapman, Third Day, TobyMac, Lauren Daigle and others, in addition to headlining tours of his own. Moreover, he is the host of the popular writers-round radio show Acoustic Storytime heard on SiriusXM The Message on the second Friday of every month at noon ET.

Jason’s first children’s book, Sparrows, based on his popular award-winning song by the same name. Drawing inspiration from this radio hit off his 2016 album Where the Light Gets In, Gray joined creative forces with noted children’s author Jes Woller and illustrator Hilary Griffith in the release of this heartwarming children’s hardcover book geared to kids ages three to eight. It is available everywhere!   Sparrows addresses the theme of trusting God in the face of anxiety and worry and reassures children that God loves them and constantly cares for them. He is currently on the Comfort and Joy Christmas tour, with Point of Grace!

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On today’s show, we chat with rising artist, Christian Anderson!

Recording and performing Christian artist on the rise, Christian Anderson Band has captured the attention of thousands of music fans hungry for a bold, cinematic and an inspirational “Epic Christian Pop” sound.

He is best known for his catchy melodies, signature falsetto voice, and engaging crowds with an epic show they never forget! 

If you’re watching him perform on stage, you’ll never guess his next move, as he bounces from the mic to piano to drums to the glockenspiel to a keytar. He’s always sure to leave an audience captivated. 

His rendition of “I Heard the Bells (Peace on Earth) is available everywhere!

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The Van Zant musical dynasty built its foundation firmly on family. Donnie Van Zant co-founded .38 Special and brother Johnny Van Zant is the current lead vocalist for Lynyrd Skynyrd after the passing of their brother Ronnie Van Zant, who fronted and co-founded the iconic Rock and Roll Hall of Fame rock band. 

 But throughout their four decades of climbing the southern rock and country charts together and separately, faith has stayed just as important of a factor in the equation, so much so that the guys decided to finally share their inspirational side with the upcoming new album. 

 “This has been on our bucket list for quite some time to do a gospel record,” says Donnie of the sessions that started during the pandemic. “We’re both big believers in Jesus Christ, so that’s really how it started.”

 In spite of their enormous successes, much of what makes Van Zant so relatable is the fact they’ll be the first to admit their flaws and struggles.

Southern rock icons Van Zant have reunited and released their first new album in nearly two decades. Always Look Up is the duo’s first foray into Christian music, while holding firm to their southern rock roots. Available on CD, vinyl and streaming, Always Look Up is available everywhere today from Frontiers Music SRL.

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On today's show, we celebrate 200 episodes! Join the Christian Music Guys as we celebrate our 200th episode! 🎉 From heartfelt worship to powerful testimonies, we've spent the last 200 episodes connecting you to the heartbeat of Christian music. In this special episode, we look back on our journey, sharing behind-the-scenes moments, favorite guest highlights, and the songs that have impacted us most. Thank you for being part of this incredible milestone! Here's to 200 more episodes of faith, music, and community! 🎶🙏

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On today’s show, we chat with John Scanlon!

John Scanlon lives and works as general counsel of a green fuels company in Pinedale, Wyoming. He also works in the film industry in various capacities, including as a producer.

John has served as general counsel to three companies, helped launch, finance and operate several businesses, and has worked on over 100 film and television projects. He was the founding general counsel of Pedestal, an online trading platform owned by Deutsche Bank, Reuters and Battery Ventures; of Federal City Bancorp; and of Culture11, an online media company. 

He began his legal career at Davis Polk & Wardwell and Latham & Watkins, where he advised on securities offerings and mergers and acquisitions. 

John earned his J.D. at Georgetown, where he was associate editor of the Georgetown Law Journal, and his B.A. from the University of California, Davis (Phi Beta Kappa).

He paid his way through college working as a professional firefighter/EMT.

His film credits include BONHOEFFER (Producer), CLEMENTE (Producer), and HONOR FLIGHT (Legal Counsel).

ABOUT Bonhoeffer:

As the world teeters on the brink of annihilation, Dietrich Bonhoeffer is swept into the epicenter of a deadly plot to assassinate Hitler. With his faith and fate at stake, Bonhoeffer must choose between upholding his moral convictions or risking it all to save millions of Jews from genocide. Will his shift from preaching peace to plotting murder alter the course of history or cost him everything?

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On today’s show, we chat with 3-time guest, Bob Smiley!
Comedian Bob Smiley has been touring for over 25 years. He’s written four books for Focus on the Family under the series he created called “The Adventures of Average Boy.” The award-winning “Adventures of Average Boy” humor column appears monthly in Focus on the Family Clubhouse magazine. The books, column as well as the NRB award-winning “Official Average Boy Podcast” are aimed at making kids (and their parents) laugh while encouraging them to be the best God created them to be. Bob is the feature comedian in three “Dry Bar Comedy” specials and landed the role of Lowell the snowman in the new claymation Christmas movie Steal the Naughty List coming out Nov. 15th. Bob is also very good at mowing and has a massive hotel shampoo collection.  (And owns a motorcycle…)

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On today's special edition of The Christian Music Guys, we were a part of the New Artist Showcase, hosted by Redbird Common in Nashville TN. live from The Well! We chat with artists, Emerson Day, Luke Bower, Caleb & John, and Micah Tyler!

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On today’s show, we chat with 4 time guest, Andrew Erwin!
Andrew has been a part of movies such as, I Can Only Imagine, Unsung Hero, Jesus Revolution, Ordinary Angels, and more!
Andrew serves as Chief Creative Officer at Kingdom Story Company as well as produces and directs feature films with his brother Jon and Kevin Downes.
Kingdom Stories latest film, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, is out everywhere this Friday!

The Herdmans are absolutely the worst kids in the history of the world. They lie, they steal, they bully…and now they’ve hijacked the town Christmas pageant. Directed by Dallas Jenkins (“The Chosen”) and based on the international bestseller by Barbara Robinson, THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER follows six siblings who sneak into church searching for snacks and walk away with the lead roles in the town pageant. Grace (Judy Greer) is directing the performance for the very first time; she and her daughter Beth (Molly Belle Wright) and husband Bob (Pete Holmes) are in over their heads, especially against a town that wants them to kick the Herdmans out. But the play’s mischievous stars might unwittingly teach a community the true meaning of Christmas. Featuring Lauren Graham. Screenplay by Ryan Swanson and Platte F. Clark & Darin McDaniel.

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On today’s show, we chat with 2-time guest, Mac Powell!

Award-winning artist and songwriter Mac Powell just released his new album, I Love Jesus!  After a nearly three-decade career as the lead singer with the GRAMMY Award-winning band Third Day, Powell released his CCM solo debut in 2021, New Creation. This album produced the hit radio singles "New Creation" and "River of Life."  When he began working on this new project, he wanted to return to basics. The album is filled with three and four-chord songs that remind the listener of what God has done in our lives and remind us of the love of Jesus and our love for him. 

Powell continues, "With I Love Jesus I wanted to return to the simplicity of what I do. The gospel is a simple truth and I wanted to share that in simple songs that remind us of what God has done in our lives and remind us of the love of Jesus. I believe this is some of my best work and songs and I can’t wait to hear the stories of how these songs impact people's lives."

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On today’s show, we chat with Magdalene Rose! Magdalene Rose started her career at a young age in a band with her sisters called "The GFM Band" and has always had music in her blood. When her sisters decided to pursue their own paths, she forged ahead to create something new, exciting, and entirely her own to carry on the next chapter of "Beautycore."Maggie is no stranger to touring, but as a solo artist, she is just getting started...That being said, she is a force to be reckoned with on the stage. Being backed by some of the most talented musicians in the industry, Magdalene Rose is bringing her high-energy performances to audiences around the country and is delivering an unforgettable show that leaves fans begging for more.Within her first few months of touring, she had already shared the stage with some of Rock's heaviest hitters, including Fozzy, P.O.D., and Drowning Pool. She has also toured with Seventh Day Slumber for most of 2023, spreading a message of hope all throughout the U.S. and Canada. Magdalene Rose is a rising star in the Rock/Metal world and her live performances are not to be missed.Her new single called "Teeth Eater." The song describes her story of overcoming anorexia and her struggles with body image, and strives to help others feel less alone if they have struggled with similar problems. Healing is possible. She wanted to do something similar to Project Semicolon, but geared toward anyone who has struggled with an eating disorder, body dysmorphia, or body image issues. Instead of a semicolon, she is inviting people to get a tattoo of a tooth. As people see the tooth, they will be reminded of what they have overcome and that there is a community of people with similar stories, cheering each other on.

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