Pure Joy with Joy Summers

From touring with Destiny's Child to being nominated for a Grammy award, the guys of True Vibe have had so many career highlights together. In this episode of the Pure Joy Podcast, I was delighted to sit down with the guys whose poster hung in my high school locker and reminisce about their music. Jonathan Lippmann, Nathan Gaddis, Jason Barton, and Jordan Roe reunite to share the hilarious and moving memories of their career together. Was there ever a rivalry with the group Plus One? Who was the best dancer? What was it really like to be on tour with Beyonce? If you grew up listening to True Vibe — or love a good nostalgia moment — this one’s for you.
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From touring with Destiny's Child to being nominated for a Grammy award, the guys of True Vibe have had so many career highlights together. In this episode of the Pure Joy Podcast, I was delighted to sit down with the guys whose poster hung in my high school locker and reminisce about their music. Jonathan Lippmann, Nathan Gaddis, Jason Barton, and Jordan Roe reunite to share the hilarious and moving memories of their career together. Was there ever a rivalry with the group Plus One? Who was the best dancer? What was it really like to be on tour with Beyonce? If you grew up listening to True Vibe — or love a good nostalgia moment — this one’s for you.

From touring with Destiny's Child to being nominated for a Grammy award, the guys of True Vibe have had so many career highlights together. In this episode of the Pure Joy Podcast, I was delighted to sit down with the guys whose poster hung in my high school locker and reminisce about their music. Jonathan Lippmann, Nathan Gaddis, Jason Barton, and Jordan Roe reunite to share the hilarious and moving memories of their career together. Was there ever a rivalry with the group Plus One? Who was the best dancer? What was it really like to be on tour with Beyonce? If you grew up listening to True Vibe — or love a good nostalgia moment — this one’s for you.

From touring with the band FFH to church ministry and soul care, Jeromy and Jennifer Deibler are known for serving God and serving others. In this episode of the Pure Joy Podcast, they share honestly about marriage struggles and how they worked hard to have a successful marriage. They share why Amy Grant inspired them as artists and the one artist who is also on this season that Jeromy couldn't stand at first! Jeromy is now pouring back into artists through long term spiritual direction. Here is Jeromy's book we reference: https://www.jeromydeibler.com/books/p/liver-onions

My from listening to them on my first CD, to sitting down with the amazing women in Point of Grace, this conversation was a dream come true. This week we reminisce with "Point of Grace" about the songs, seasons, and stories that defined their Christian music career. Hear about the fellow artists they fangirled over, the advice they would give other moms, and the confetti cannon mistake they can't stop laughing over. Whether you grew up with their music or you’re discovering their story for the first time, this conversation is full of heart, laughter, and perspective you won’t want to miss.

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The confetti video they reference is here: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1D6wCLvYJK/b 

What a pinch me moment to talk to Andy Chrisman from the band 4Him! His voice is iconic. Andy shares about the hit 4Him song that he didn’t even like at first, what it was like to be a part of the Billy Graham crusades, and the current Christian artists he is coaching. I grew up on 4Him's music because my dad is such a huge fan. So of course, my dad had to make a cameo in this episode and it left me way more emotional than I was prepared for.

From posting songs on Youtube to winning a Dove Award, Jamie Grace shares what it was like to get her dream job at such a young age. Jamie even shares how she ended up singing on stage with Adele! Because of her honest conversations about her own mental health, Jamie's has helped so many and is a refreshing delight. 

Mark Lowry is a beloved Christian comedian, singer, and songwriter best known for his sharp wit, heartfelt humor, and deep love for faith and family. On today's episode of "Pure Joy" he sits down with Joy Summers to share about helping to write “Mary, Did You Know?", touring with the Gaither Vocal Band, and what his momma said to him as a kid that inspired it all.

Mark's favorite versions of "Mary Did You Know."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uaRpeMT1tjQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jv_a24Bh6s

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdchjKJP29w

He also mentions this book that changed his life:

 "The Grace Awakening" by Charles Swindoll