How do you take one of the most beloved children’s songs of all time and make it brand new? In this first episode of The Slugs & Bugs Podcast, Randall Goodgame sits down with John-Mark McGaha to talk about his irresistible a cappella arrangement of “This Little Light of Mine.”

With influences ranging from Take 6 to the TV show Scrubs, John-Mark pulls back the curtain on his creative process—sharing how early musical memories and nerdy chord progressions all came together to make a fresh take on this classic Sunday school song.

But beyond the craft, “This Little Light of Mine” carries a timeless message: we are called to shine the light of Christ in a dark world. John-Mark and Randall reflect on the importance of teaching children not just the melody, but the meaning—that their voices, their lives, and their faith can illuminate hope wherever they go.

✨ Resources & Links:

Watch the “This Little Light of Mine” music video → https://youtu.be/msc_JW2eTfo 

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