"Going to the Army!" is a podcast series featuring Salvation Army music. This 18th monthly Episode is for December/Christmas 2014 and continues the 2nd year of the "Going to the Army!" ministry. This episode is the 2nd 'Christmas Special' although, unlike 2013 (and by popular request) a commentary on each piece is restored.Originally begun for just a few friends and family members GttA has become SO MUCH MORE than that in just 14 months. The Episodes and 'specials' have been listened to or downloaded HUNDREDS of THOUSANDS of times in all continents and more than 50 countries throughout the world - and has been played to even more by listeners who share them with family, church shut-ins and other friends who do not have access to the internet. We have had to upgrade from the FREE Podomatic service three times now so many thanks to those who have donated enabling us to be able to do that.

In this Special Christmas Episode we feature music from many of the great SA composers including Norman Bearcroft, Robert Redhead, Joy Webb, Steven Bulla and, of course, Ray Steadman-Allen who was Promoted to Glory at the age of 92 just a week before the podcast was completed

This new podcast continues the ever-growing ministry of GttA around the world and features songs and pieces that have been well-loved and very well-blessed for many years throughout the Salvation Army World. I am particularly grateful to people who send me items they would like featured on GttA.The "Going to the Army" Facebook group recently passed 3,700 members from all around the world."They shall come from the East, They shall come from the West and sit down in the Kingdom of God". Hallelujah! Much of the featured music is from my own transfers of old SA LPs, 78s and cassettes but some CD and original recordings are also included. Presented by lifelong Salvationist musician and actor Marc Harry this podcast features music by bands, songsters, singing companies and soloists. In addition, background information about the music, the Salvation Army and the presenter's own experiences are included. Feedback is welcomed - as are requests for songs/pieces that can be considered for future podcasts. - either here, on this page or to [email protected] Donations to help with the costs of the web-hosting of "Going to the Army!" are always welcome and the link to donate via PayPal towards the continuance of the podcast can be found on the right hand side podcast's main page at: www.goingtothearmy.podomatic.com