Prince Mulla is a Christ follower working in the Bollywood movie industry as a producer and musician. From leading 500,000 in worship to crafting Bollywood hits, Prince shares his journey as a pastor’s son, navigating faith in a 1.4 Billion people nation where conversion is illegal. Hear stories of his viral song “Zinda” impacting Pakistan persecution, and “Gal” healing loneliness. He's producing homegrown authentic modern worship that the Indian population can relate to - and I frankly find fascinating!. In this podcast we learn about how he's blending traditional instruments like tablas, harmoniums and sitar with western musical influences in this new wave of worship music sweeping thru the Church there.Chapters: 0:00 Intro to More Cowbell Please1:07 Meet Prince Mulla: Bollywood & Faith1:36 Prince’s Christian Roots in India2:03 Music Journey: Harmonium to Keyboard2:26 Studying Music in Chennai2:51 Bollywood Beginnings as Keyboardist3:35 Leading Worship for 500,0005:05 Navigating Bollywood’s Music Scene5:55 Faith in Bollywood: Staying True6:28 Producing Ads & Jingles7:16 Viral Christian Songwriting Begins8:10 Personal Worship Through Music9:05 India’s 26 Languages & Hindi Worship9:45 Christianity in India: 2% & Growing11:13 Conversion Laws in India13:26 Christ Follower, Not Christian14:30 Church Growth Amid Persecution16:47 Indian Worship Meets Western Sound18:07 Western Music’s Impact on India18:36 India’s Wealth Divide Explained19:38 Breaking India’s Caste System21:45 First Impressions of America22:56 Zinda’s Impact After Church Bombing24:36 Gal: A Song for God’s Hug26:41 India’s Got Talent & Guinness Record27:33 Nations of Worship Ministry28:10 Keeping Worship Pure, Not Paid29:12 Rich Mullins’ Money Philosophy29:58 Choosing Ministry Over Money30:27 Christian Music Scene in India31:21 Outro & Duncan Phillips Tease🎧ALL EPISODES:.https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBt6FZ88v_g64fr3KfLjQgPIM0vUYRZy9 PODCAST:Listen on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/0v9dEeIH0OeP1chxSfQ7gj?si=d0HmJihHTjGhiEuwP8cYewListen on Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-cowbell-please/id1796605641

Nathan Nockels. Producer. A master class in how to make a record. Picking great songs, being an authentic creative. After 18 years producing for Passion including Chris Tomlin, Matt Redman, Crowder, Laura Story and annual conference records, he tells us about his current work - some of his most sucessful yet. But not for the reasons you may think! He's produced hits like the ICONIC 10000 Reasons (Matt Redman), Better is One Day (Passion), Blessings (Laura Story) making the worship sound track of the late 90's and 2000's.Chapters: 0:00 Intro1:53 Welcome to Nathan Nockels2:25 Oklahoma Roots2:55 Early Days with Charlie Hall4:02 First Studio Adventures5:24 Forming Sons and Daughters6:22 Christy’s Game-Changing Vocals7:21 Passion’s Beginnings with Louie Giglio8:10 Nathan’s Producer Awakening9:17 Passion’s First Spark13:24 Matt Redman’s Songs at Passion ‘9914:47 Bringing in Chris Tomlin15:32 Keith Smith’s Loop Legacy17:23 Starting Passion City Church18:27 Writing for Passion Conferences20:03 10,000 Reasons: Disney Robin Hood Roots22:28 10,000 Reasons’ Global Impact25:22 AI & Authentic Music Creation28:01 Keeping Creativity Alive29:52 Snare Sound Evolution31:38 First Massive Crowd Moment32:52 Meditative Music Lessons33:58 Overwhelming Georgia Dome Experience35:09 Leaving Passion37:58 Nockels’ Lullaby & Christmas Success39:33 Authentic Creativity’s Power42:12 Experience Shapes Artistry48:08 Recapturing Youthful Creativity48:57 Challenging the Status Quo51:17 Songs Touching Lives53:27 Hilarious Mixing Mishap55:33 Music Education Journey58:27 Theological Training Insights61:57 Embarrassing Matt Redman Moment62:31 Goodbyes & Thanks62:38 Outro🎧ALL EPISODES:.https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBt6FZ88v_g64fr3KfLjQgPIM0vUYRZy9 PODCAST:Listen on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/0v9dEeIH0OeP1chxSfQ7gj?si=d0HmJihHTjGhiEuwP8cYewListen on Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-cowbell-please/id1796605641

Matt Armstrong is a songwriter behind hits like Chris Tomlin’s “At the Cross” and Casting Crowns’ “Always Enough”! From his Buffalo roots to Nashville’s CCM scene, Matt shares wild stories—spilling Dr. Pepper with Ashley Judd, surviving a dog funeral saga, and finding faith through music. Now an A&R pro at Story House Collective, he mentors new talent like Cade Thompson. Next up: Nathan Nockles & Prince Mulla! Subscribe on YouTube to help us hit our first 1000 - almost there! #MoreCowbellPlease

Chapters0:00 Intro1:36 Welcome to Matt Armstrong2:08 Buffalo Roots3:32 Discovering Christian Music6:30 Full Sail Journey7:10 Darkhorse Internship8:13 Working with Ed Cash10:32 Reigniting Songwriting12:03 First Cuts: Always Enough14:06 Ashley Judd & Dr. Pepper16:04 Awkward Protest Song16:34 Three Dog Saga20:47 Song Stories: At the Cross21:11 Watoto Choir Miracle24:22 Songs as Ministry26:56 Making a Living Songwriting28:03 Ups and Downs in Music32:37 A&R at Story House33:59 Dog Sitting for Matthew West34:31 Building Story House Talent38:05 Avoiding Bitterness39:41 Magnificent Defeats43:28 Meeting His Wife44:51 Goodbyes & Thanks44:59 Outro🎧ALL EPISODES:.https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBt6FZ88v_g64fr3KfLjQgPIM0vUYRZy9 PODCAST:Listen on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/0v9dEeIH0OeP1chxSfQ7gj?si=d0HmJihHTjGhiEuwP8cYewListen on Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-cowbell-please/id1796605641

Our epic chat with Gary Smith, a veteran Christian music promoter in Europe! Behind the scenes stories of booking Rebecca St. James’ first UK tour to Skillet’s loud shows and for KING & COUNTRY’s international debut, Gary shares wild stories—like a whale-chasing crowd in the Faroe Islands and a 900-ticket sellout in an Austrian village. Hear how faith and ministry drove his work with, Thrid Day, DC Talk, Newsboys, and many more. 🕊️ Subscribe for more inspiring stories, and don’t miss Matt Armstrong next week! #MoreCowbellPlease

Chapters

0:00 Intro

1:06 Welcome

2:02 Early Life Stories

2:40 Boys’ Brigade Memories

4:08 Discovering Music Festivals

4:46 First Bookings: Firm Foundations

6:59 Label Showcase Moments

8:26 Hiring the Right Team

9:21 Landing U.S. Label Gigs

9:39 DC Talk Show Highlights

10:49 GMA Experiences

11:06 David Smallbone’s Impact

11:48 Organizing RSJ’s First Tour

13:45 RSJ Tour Locations

14:57 Planning Show Dates

15:46 Core Touring Values

16:31 Supporting Promoters

17:40 Making Tours Work for All

19:00 Austrian Tour Story

22:10 Translator Tales

23:47 Faroe Islands Adventure

26:06 Japan Tour Insights

28:20 for KING & COUNTRY’s First International Dates

28:59 Keyboard Player Anecdotes

30:27 Acts Promoted

32:41 To Tour Europe or Not?

34:52 Skillet’s Big Date

36:13 Investing in European Tours

37:42 Europe’s Openness to the Gospel

39:38 Crossing Over to Mainstream

40:11 U2’s Influence

40:57 Life After Promoting

42:10 Brazil Tour Story

43:56 Rich Mullins’ Legacy

45:44 Goodbyes & Thanks

45:59 Outro

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This week I chat with veteran CCM podcasters, the brothers Jacob and Jesse Priddy of the 'Christian Music Guys' podcast, a heartfelt music conversation, with music insights from the fans perspective. As lifelong fans as well as being pastors and worship leaders, they dive into the songs and stories that shaped their faith, from nostalgic CCM classics to today’s emerging artists. With over 200 episodes, they’ve interviewed icons like Steven Curtis Chapman, Matthew West, and former Newsboys frontman John James, sharing their music journey that inspire millions. I wante to get their takes on some topics - so i invited them on for a chat. Great guys and true fans!

Visit them : https://christianmusicguys.com/🎧ALL EPISODES:.https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBt6FZ88v_g64fr3KfLjQgPIM0vUYRZy9 PODCAST:Listen on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/0v9dEeIH0OeP1chxSfQ7gj?si=d0HmJihHTjGhiEuwP8cYewListen on Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-cowbell-please/id1796605641

Ainslie Grosser dives deeper with Aaron Shust on his indie artist journey, balancing family with his son Michael’s special needs, and learning to “be still” in faith. From tour pranks to biblical truths, this episode inspires! Aaron talks about the power of his song ZION, His journey as a parent of a special needs boy with Downs Syndrome, Autism Subscribe for more! #MoreCowbellPlease #aaronshust #songwriter

Chapters :

0:00 Intro

1:01 Changing Labels

1:22 Centricity

1:55 Independence

3:38 Touring and Marriage

6:34 Family

10:02 Michael

11:28 Lessons of Special Needs Parenting

15:10 Michael's Birth and the Blog

17:21 How a Diagnosis Changes Your Life

18:51 Magnificent Defeats

19:39 Losing the Band

21:07 End of the Centricity Deal

23:42 Handling Tough Stuff

24:46 Israel Inspirations

27:23 Song 'ZION'

29:58 Funnies

33:02 Goodbyes

33:10 Outro

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Aaron Shust shares his life and music career story. From being a worship pastor in an Atlanta Mega Church, to having #1 hit songs in CCM Christian Music. The challenges of being a christian artist on a secular label.
He trace shis journey from a small Pennsylvania church to CCM stardom with “My Savior My God.” Hear how childhood piano struggles, a hymn discovery, and faith shaped his #1 hit. Part 2 coming soon! Subscribe! #MoreCowbellPlease #AaronShust

Its Matt Hammitt, former Sanctus Real frontman, on his journey from Grammy-nominated hits like “Lead Me” to prioritizing family after his son Bowen’s heart condition. Matt shares raw stories of faith, fatherhood, and songwriting, plus his bold take on the Michael Tait allegations. Survivors, you’re seen. Subscribe for Aaron Shust’s story next! #MoreCowbellPlease #MattHammitt

The documentary : BowensHeart.com

Chapters

00:00:00 - Intro: Welcome to Matt’s Story

00:01:26 - AI Bio: Matt’s Sanctus Real Journey

00:04:39 - Origins: Ohio Roots & Music Passion

00:06:49 - Forming Sanctus Real: High School Beginnings

00:07:55 - Early Encouragement: Finding His Voice

00:08:52 - Faith & Songwriting: A Biblical Lens

00:11:27 - Sanctus Real vs. Fatherhood: Life-Changing Tension

00:17:02 - “I’m Not Alright”: Raw Songwriting Story

00:21:17 - Embarrassing Moment: Australia’s Zipper Chant

00:24:21 - Songwriting for Others: For King & Country

00:27:34 - Speaking for Faith: Marriage & Pro-Life

00:28:52 - Bowen’s Heart: A Miracle Through Trials

00:31:34 - Marriage & Grief: Navigating Pain Together

00:37:35 - Impactful Stories: “Lead Me” Saves Marriages

00:40:02 - Addressing Tait: Defending CCM’s Heart

00:50:45 - CCM Reform: See Something, Say Something

00:54:54 - What’s Next: New Music & Advocacy

00:57:13 - Outro: Hope and Handshakes

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Jessica Morris, the journalist behind the Roys Report’s explosive Michael Tait exposé. From her Australian roots to shaking the CCM world, Jessica shares her journey, faith, and 2.5-year investigation into Newsboys’ and DC Talk former frontman. We unpack the allegations, the industry’s response, and hope for reform. Read the articles linked below first! Survivors, you are seen. Subscribe for Matt Hammitt’s healing take next week! #MoreCowbellPlease #JessicaMorris #CCM

Jessicas First Julie Roys Article

https://julieroys.com/former-newsboys-frontman-michael-tait-accused-sexual-assault-grooming-substance-abuse-dating-back-to-2004/

Jessicas Second Julie Roys Article

https://julieroys.com/woman-accuses-michael-tait-drugging-her-watching-newsboys-tour-manager-covered-up/

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Chris gets honest about career challenges. We talk Carrie Underwood hit, Gloria Gaynor producing, Shakira writing, RV'ing, His  @moodyproducer  Identity on Instagram and TikTok. He also talks about what Christian Music is. #chrisstevens #ccm #christianmusic Chris won 5 Grammy Awards and 15 Doves!🎧ALL EPISODES:.https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBt6FZ88v_g64fr3KfLjQgPIM0vUYRZy9 PODCAST:Listen on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/0v9dEeIH0OeP1chxSfQ7gj?si=d0HmJihHTjGhiEuwP8cYewListen on Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-cowbell-please/id1796605641If you love stories and the music business, this podcast is for you. I interview professional music creators hearing their origins, song and production stories, experiences and embarrassing stories. Not to be taken too seriously!