More Than The Music

Mike Weaver from Big Daddy Weave shares how the band met at the University of Mobile, how the name was originally a joke, why the tragedies of 9/11 and Hurricane Ivan brought good to Mike's life, why the band almost broke up, what kept them together and has changed every concert, how Mike's brother and bassist, Jay, is recovering after losing his feet, and why many of the songs on "Beautiful Offerings: Deluxe Edition" have taken on a new meaning.

"More Than The Music" is a weekly podcast hosted by WAY-FM Evening On-Air Personality, Justin Paul. Each week, hear the stories behind the songs of your favorite Christian artists.

Listen to Justin Paul weeknights at 8/7c with the WAY-FM App.

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Aaron Shust shares why it took a random stranger for him to get into college, how his church sang "My Savior My God" for a year and a half before the chorus was written, the challenges of recording a live album, how is son, who was only given a 1% chance to live, was miraculously healed, and why many of his most popular songs are slightly different on "Love Made A Way."

"More Than The Music" is a weekly podcast hosted by WAY-FM Evening On-Air Personality, Justin Paul. Each week, hear the stories behind the songs of your favorite Christian artists.

Listen to Justin Paul weeknights at 8/7c with the WAY-FM App.

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Crowder shares why the movie "Rocky" inspired him to pursue music, how he convinced his dad that Queen was a Christian band as a kid, what led him to help start a church in college, why he moved to Atlanta after David Crowder Band ended, why he believes music is really about community, his strange obsession with Chef Boyardee, and what song on "American Prodigal" he laughed at while he was recording it.

"More Than The Music" is a weekly podcast hosted by WAY-FM Evening On-Air Personality, Justin Paul. Each week, hear the stories behind the songs of your favorite Christian artists.

Listen to Justin Paul weeknights at 8/7c with the WAY-FM App.

iOS: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/way-fm-radio/id1033367026?mt=8

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Dave Frey and Ben McDonald from Sidewalk Prophets share how they met in college, their reaction to winning a recording session at Bill Gaither's studio, how Dave was almost pushed off the stage by Mark Stuart from Audio Adrenaline, why Ben is no longer performing with the band, how they found their new drummer on YouTube, and what song on "Something Different" was inspired by the many prayer requests that they receive.

"More Than The Music" is a weekly podcast hosted by WAY-FM Evening On-Air Personality, Justin Paul. Each week, hear the stories behind the songs of your favorite Christian artists.

Listen to Justin Paul weeknights at 8/7c with the WAY-FM App.

iOS: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/way-fm-radio/id1033367026?mt=8

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Brooke Ligertwood and Ben Fielding from Hillsong Worship share how they joined the biggest worship band in the world, the strenuous process that every song goes through before it's ever sung, how they maintain community with Hillsong being a global church, what it was like collaborating with so many songwriters and musicians around the world for "Let There Be Light," and the weird thing about America they absolutely love.

"More Than The Music" is a weekly podcast hosted by WAY-FM Evening On-Air Personality, Justin Paul. Each week, hear the stories behind the songs of your favorite Christian artists.

Listen to Justin Paul weeknights at 8/7c with the WAY-FM App.

iOS: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/way-fm-radio/id1033367026?mt=8

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Hannah Kerr shares how she started singing in church at a young age, why moving to Nashville was challenging, her embarrassing nicknames, what it's like having her brother in the band, how she balances full-time college and touring, the way she's overcoming the fear and doubt of being a new artist, and how Mark Hall of Casting Crowns has impacted her music.

"More Than The Music" is a weekly podcast hosted by WAY-FM Evening On-Air Personality, Justin Paul. Each week, hear the stories behind the songs of your favorite Christian artists.

Listen to Justin Paul weeknights at 8/7c with the WAY-FM App.

iOS: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/way-fm-radio/id1033367026?mt=8

Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.commotion.wayfm

Matt Maher shares how he began his career playing piano in a hotel in Newfoundland, how balancing family and career is all about seasons, how many of his songs are inspired by old quotes, what God was speaking over him as he received treatment for Hepatitis C, the reason he always plays video games after shows, and why one of the biggest songs on "Saints and Sinners" wasn't originally written for the album.

"More Than The Music" is a weekly podcast hosted by WAY-FM Evening On-Air Personality, Justin Paul. Each week, hear the stories behind the songs of your favorite Christian artists.

Listen to Justin Paul weeknights at 8/7c with the WAY-FM App.

iOS: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/way-fm-radio/id1033367026?mt=8

Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.commotion.wayfm

Danny Gokey returns to share why he was so nervous about making a new album, why he bought a bed-n-breakfast, what his son said during prayer time that was hilarious and adorable, why he's back on TV regularly, if, unlike before, his wife approves of all the songs, how a reunion on American Idol led to one of his favorite songs, and why "Rise" is a representation of his life experiences.

For more of Danny's story, reference Episode 3.

"More Than The Music" is a weekly podcast hosted by WAY-FM Evening On-Air Personality, Justin Paul. Each week, hear the stories behind the songs of your favorite Christian artists.

Listen to Justin Paul weeknights at 8/7c with the WAY-FM App.

iOS: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/way-fm-radio/id1033367026?mt=8

Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.commotion.wayfm

Mike, Jason, and Jeff of Tenth Avenue North share how the band started in college, what the first concert was like, how a near fatal car accident inspired Mike to pursue music, why the band was named Tenth Avenue North even though Mike was so passionate about other band names, and how one song on "Followers" was inspired by a relative's battle with cancer.

"More Than The Music" is a weekly podcast hosted by WAY-FM Evening On-Air Personality, Justin Paul. Each week, hear the stories behind the songs of your favorite Christian artists.

Listen to Justin Paul weeknights at 8/7c with the WAY-FM App.

iOS: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/way-fm-radio/id1033367026?mt=8

Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.commotion.wayfm

Lauren Daigle shares what Christmas was like growing up in Louisiana, how she felt about a Christmas song being her big breakthrough, the meaning behind #DontWakeTheBaby, why a radio in her laundry room is so special to her, what gift she received as kid that was kind of prophetic, and why she was so passionate and nervous about making "Behold: A Christmas Collection."

"More Than The Music" is a weekly podcast hosted by WAY-FM Evening On-Air Personality, Justin Paul. Each week, hear the stories behind the songs of your favorite Christian artists.

Listen to Justin Paul weeknights at 8/7c with the WAY-FM App.

iOS: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/way-fm-radio/id1033367026?mt=8

Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.commotion.wayfm