Life comes at us hard and at times it feels like we're alone in what we're going through. 10th Annual We Love Awards Host Branan Murphy shares about his heartbeat for connecting with people and walking alongside them. He tells us that even though the last couple years have been tough for him, he wouldn't trade the lessons he's learned or how it's deepened his faith. Branan is hoping that the music that comes from this past season encourages those listening and speaks the universal truth that they are not alone; they are known, seen, and loved by God.

The Bible tells us that there will be trials in this life, but it also tells us that a joyful heart is good medicine. If Comedian Jeff Allen has made you laugh till your sides hurt and made you forget about everything else for a while, he's accomplished his mission. Though Jeff has been in the comedy game for many years, his brand of humor changed after he encountered Jesus. In this episode, Jeff shares his powerful testimony and how that has influenced what you see on YouTube and network TV today. We also talk marriage tips and how our marriages bring us some of the funniest moments... some of the funniest things can only happen in the deepest of relationships.

Just like so many artists, Elevation Worship was set to take Elevation Nights on the road before the whole world shut down. During the season that followed, Elevation Worship released 'Graves Into Gardens' and 'Old Church Basement.' Worship Leader Chris Brown shares about the move that happened in their church and their worship team that came from that season/albums and how that's led into the upcoming album 'Lion.' Collaborations with other worship leaders have unlocked a whole new perspective and how they write, along with the hunger that came from being separated. Chris also shares with us about finally being able to take Elevation Church on the road with Elevation Nights and being able to share these last two albums to live crowds.

When life changes on a dime, it's easy to long for what life was like before and where we were comfortable. In these moments, however, things are revealed that we weren't able to see before. Planetboom, the youth expression of Planetshakers church, is located in Melbourne, Australia where Pastor Noah and Pastor Aimee describe as one of the most locked-down locations during the pandemic. Although Boom nights looked radically different, they discovered new areas to disciple and minister the youth that attended.

When life gets tough, it's easy to say all the Christian things out loud while being in pain quietly. Joseph Rojas of Seventh Day Slumber shares with us how Christian Rock tends to live in the space of expressing the emotion that is under the surface. As we chat about how music impacts us, Joseph shares a story of a CCM Artist friend who helped him get through one of the toughest parts of his life. We also discuss what it means to come alongside each other when it gets tough.

Passion Conference's website says this about their mission: "We are calling this generation, with different voices, but one song, different backgrounds, but one Father, different nationalities, but one eternal home. When we come together for the name of Jesus, we are changed, personally and collectively." Worship Leader Kristian Stanfill shares about the most welcome return of the conference in 2022 after the world shut down. He shares his favorite moments from the conference... from the power in group sessions to the voices that contributed to the music that emerged from Conference. Kristian talks about his journey from solo artist through time with Passion.

After about a decade and 5 albums, life caught up with the members of the Dove Award-winning band Stellar Kart and they decided it was time for a change of seasons. Frontman Adam Agee has continued his career in music as a member of Audio Adrenaline and with his solo projects. As he's releasing his first solo album, he shares his journey from the Stellar Kart days and why he continues to be passionate about Christian music. He also shares why partnering with missions organizations is so important to why he's sets out on the road.

Music has always been a part of Coby James's life. While he may not have been releasing chart-topping hits at 15, he was laying the groundwork for a ministry he knew God was calling him to. Coby's story includes health issues as a kid and moving to a new place as the world was shutting down, but he has remained faithful to his ministry and has weaved those experiences into his music. He shares some of these stories and talks about the community he's found in this episode, along with celebrating his nomination in the 10th annual We Love Awards.

As we close out this amazing year in Christian music, we brought in a panel to discuss our 10th annual We Love Christian Music Awards. NRT President, Founder, and all-around good guy Kevin McNeese joins host Jake Frederick and Visible Music College/Madison Line Records' own Crystal Bergman. The panel chats about the music that came out in 2021, the awards, and the partnership between NRT and Visible Music College.

You may know Mac Powell's distinctive voice from the iconic band Third Day. Although the season of Third Day has come to a close, Mac has not slowed down at all. He has pursued his solo Country work with Mac Powell and the Family Reunion and has recently released his debut solo CCM project. In this Christmas episode, Mac shares about his family Christmas traditions, which include him sharing a birthday with Jesus. We also take a moment to celebrate Waffle House and his Tunie award.