Pure Worship Radio Podcast

Pure Worship Radio Podcast episodes:

• 02.14.2020

  Episode 93 - Kathryn Scott

  On this episode of PWR we’re joined by songwriter and worship leader Kathryn Scott. Kathryn is from Northern Ireland, she has written songs sung around the world such as "Hungry", "At the Foot of the Cross", and many more. Join...

  
• 07.05.2019

  Episode 92 - Evan Wickham (Christmas Music Vol. 1)

  Evan Wickham brings to the stage new approaches to our cherished favorites. An extended “Gloria” gets a sweet melodic makeover in “Angels We Have Heard on High.” Join us for this special Christmas edition of PWR.

  
• 07.05.2019

  Episode 91 - Phil Sanchez

  On this episode we’re joined by singer/songwriter Phil Sanchez, as we hear his indie 80's synth pop inspired debut worship release.

  
• 07.05.2019

  Episode 90 - Esterlyn (Luke Caldwell)

  Join us for this episode as we hear from Luke Caldwell of the band Esterlyn as he shares the heart behind his songs.

  
• 07.05.2019

  Episode 89 - Elva Frye

  On this episode we’re joined by singer/songwriter, piano teacher, worship leader, Elva Frye. Her message to you, "My music comes from a sincere place: a strong desire to know God and His Truth, to be His hands and feet, and...

  
• 06.05.2019

  Episode 88 - Sherri Youngward

  Join us on this episode for our interview with singer/songwriter Sherri Youngward, as we hear her testimony and the heart behind her songs and music.

  
• 06.05.2019

  Episode 87 - Shannon Quintana (We Come)

  Join us on this episode for our interview with singer/songwriter Shannon Quintana, as we hear the heart behind the songs from her album “We Come”.

  
• 06.05.2019

  Episode 86 - Moriah Peters (Brave)

  Moriah Peter's sophomore release is a powerful collection of anthemic and melodic pop songs that challenge us to boldly live out our faith as Christians. Join us for this episode as we get to hear her heart behind the record.

  
• 06.05.2019

  Episode 85 - Lovelite (In Three Persons)

  Lovelite hails from sunny San Diego, established in 2006 by husband and wife Andrew & Jen Polfer. Lovelite's creatively driven music is meant to be sung by the bent and broken to the God who hears. Join us for this...

  
• 06.05.2019

  Episode 84 - Joseph Pfeifer

  Joseph Pfeifer is a singer/songwriter from San Diego, California who has been involved in the local music scene for the past 10 years. Picking up bits and pieces on the piano, he also began playing guitar at the age of...

  
• 06.05.2019

  Episode 83 - Joseph Tata

  Born in Hamilton, New Zealand, Joseph was involved in music from a very young age. He grew up playing drums in his Dad’s band and was a fan of any band that his big brother loved. Playing in churches around...

  
• 06.05.2019

  Episode 82 - Jimmy Robeson

  Jimmy started to play guitar at age 10. He is a San Diego native and grew up as a pastor's kid. Join us on this episode as we get to hear his heart and the story behind his music.

  
• 06.05.2019

  Episode 81 - Evan Wickham (Make Us One)

  Join us on this episode for our interview with singer/songwriter Evan Wickham, as we hear the heart behind the songs from his third studio album “Make Us One”.

  
• 05.10.2019

  Episode 80 - Paul Baloche (Part 2)

  Join us on this episode for part 2 of our interview with singer/songwriter Paul Baloche, as we hear his heart for training worship leaders, his testimony, and song stories.

  
• 05.10.2019

  Episode 79 - Paul Baloche (Part 1)

  Join us on this episode for part 1 of our interview with singer/songwriter Paul Baloche, as we hear his heart for training worship leaders, his testimony, and song stories.

  
• 05.10.2019

  Episode 78 - Jeremy Camp (Part 2)

  Join us on this episode for part 2 of our interview with singer/songwriter Jeremy Camp, as we hear his heart for missions, his testimony, and song stories.

  
• 05.10.2019

  Episode 77 - Jeremy Camp (Part 1)

  Join us on this episode for part 1 of our interview with singer/songwriter Jeremy Camp, as we hear his heart for missions, his testimony, and song stories.

  
• 04.26.2019

  Episode 76 - Bob Kauflin

  Bob serves as the Director of Sovereign Grace Music. After receiving a piano performance degree from Temple University in 1976, Bob traveled for eight years with the contemporary Christian group GLAD as a songwriter, speaker, and arranger. In the...

  
• 04.26.2019

  Episode 75 - Terry and Nancy Clark

  Terry Clark’s voice is known to many who aren’t aware of his own albums because he was part of Maranatha Music’s projects from 1980 to 2000. Terry’s music is designed to direct the listener to an intimate relationship with their...

  
• 04.26.2019

  Episode 74 - Hanz Ives (Under the Banner)

  Singer/Songwriter/Musician/Worship Leader Hanz Ives grew up in a very musical home. “It wasn’t unusual for me to be running up and down the aisles of the hall where my dad was rehearsing for the next production, watching the process and soaking...

  
• 04.26.2019

  Episode 73 - Danny Donnelly

  Danny Donnelly, a California native, was born in Anaheim California in 1968.  Raised between Orange and Los Angeles Counties, he began working as a professional musician at the age of 16.  Over the last 30 years, Danny has released ten...

  
• 04.26.2019

  Episode 72 - Brandon Bee

  Brandon Bee has been playing and producing music since he was an early teenager. Brandon's desire is to invoke all tongues and all ages, nations and generations, to worship Jesus. And most importantly Activate creatives to do the work of...

  
• 04.26.2019

  Episode 71 - Chelsea Moon (Hymn Projects)

  Join us on this episode as we hear from singer/songwriter Chelsea Moon, as we hear her heart, testimony, and song stories from her hymn projects Vol. 1 and 2.

  
• 03.30.2019

  Episode 70 - Polfer aka Lovelite (Apocalypse Hymnal)

  Andrew and Jen Polfer have been putting out amazing music under the name Lovelite for years. They recently just changed their band name to "Polfer". Join us for this episode as Andrew and Jen share the heart and song stories...

  
• 03.15.2019

  Episode 69 - Steph Macleod

  Steph Macleod is a singer songwriter and worship leader based in Scotland. Steph shares the hope he found in Jesus Christ through word and song all over the world, and draws inspiration from his lived experiences and freedom from homelessness and...

  
• 03.01.2019

  Episode 68 - Michael Hughes Watson

  After 14 years living in Portland, original founder of the A Jesus Church family along with John Mark Comer and touring as EMI/Sparrow artist Above The Golden State, Michael and his wife recently partnered with fellow worship leader Evan Wickham...

  
• 03.01.2019

  Episode 67 - Sam Parsons

  Since 1985, Sam has devoted his life to Christian ministry. Each day, Sam visits with seniors, singing and spreading his contagious joy. He continues to teach Bible studies and records a weekly video blog on encouragement and is the author...

  
• 02.18.2019

  Episode 66 - Sarah Macintosh

  From the first moments of Sarah’s album Current, you know that you are hearing something that stands apart. Yes, her music nestles in comfortably within our acceptable parameters of pop music, but the contents are of a completely different color....

  
• 02.18.2019

  Episode 65 - Shane Barnard (Shane & Shane)

  After more than a decade of relentless touring, where the duo played everywhere from the college circuit to worship arenas to far-flung places, Shane & Shane have shifted the focus of their ministry. Rather than cramming as many dates on...

  
• 02.18.2019

  Episode 64 - Sara Groves

  Join us for this episode of PWR as we get to hear Sara Groves share her testimony, songs and heart for ministry.

  
• 02.18.2019

  Episode 63 - Kevin Moore

  Kevin Moore is an artist who has always had a passion for music. Long before he honed his skills as a singer/songwriter/guitarist you could often find him with a guitar over his shoulder hanging out wherever a band was playing....

  
• 02.18.2019

  Episode 62 - Brenton Brown

  Brenton Brown is one of the most prolific songwriters of his generation. Brenton has written so many songs we sing today like "Lord Reign In Me", "(Hosanna) Praise Is Rising", "Your Love Is Amazing" and "Everlasting God”). Brenton knows how...

  
• 02.04.2019

  Episode 61 - Bob Bennett

  On this episode we’re joined by Singer/Songwriter Bob Bennett. Bob’s ability to write songs about other than typical “spiritual” topics has always made him stand out.  He sees spiritual themes everywhere, even in the least holy of circumstances. His approach...

  
• 02.04.2019

  Episode 60 - Matt McCoy

  Matt McCoy is a worship leader and songwriter from Chicago, IL. Matt is also a founder of LoopCommunity.com which helps to resource worship leaders and churches around the world.

  
• 02.04.2019

  Episode 59 - Joey Buran and Worship Generation

  Join us on this episode as Pastor Joey Buran shares stories and the history behind Worship Generation.

  
• 02.04.2019

  Episode 58 - Izzi Ray, Crystal Lewis, and Brian Ray

  Born into a music-industry family (her mother is contemporary Christian music artist Crystal Lewis and father music producer Brian Ray), Izzi began playing guitar and writing at the age of 11. Having grown up in a family where life frequently...

  
• 02.04.2019

  Episode 57 - Dominic Balli

  On this episode we’re joined by California native Dominic Balli. Combining reggae, rock, and CCM, his music creates a vulnerable setting that invites the audience into Balli’s story, while each track creates insight into the listener’s own personal narrative.

  
• 02.04.2019

  Episode 56 - Denae Templeton

  On this episode we’re joined by indie, folk, jazz influenced Singer/Songwriter Denae Templeton.

  
• 02.04.2019

  Episode 55 - Chris Lizotte

  On this episode we’re joined by Christian blues artist Chris Lizotte. Chris is a Worship Leader from Laguna Niguel CA, who has released multiple solo albums and has written many songs for Crystal Lewis, Vineyard Music and Maranatha Music.

  
• 02.04.2019

  Episode 54 - Dennis Jernigan

  On this episode we’re joined by worship leader, songwriter, and author, Dennis Jernigan. Having penned songs that are sung in churches and worship gatherings over the entire world like, You Are My All In All, Thank You, Who Can Satisfy...

  
• 02.04.2019

  Episode 53 - Bill Batstone

  On this episode of PWR we have Guitarist/Bassist/Composer Bill Batstone. Bill has written many noted songs for the church. Some of his titles are; "I Will Be With You", "I Waited", "Let The Walls Fall Down" and "To Every Generation".

  
• 01.21.2019

  Episode 52 - Travis Ryan (Fearless)

  Fear is universal and Travis Ryan confronts the issue in his debut album, Fearless. “The title track, and the whole album, is really a prayer that the church would live out 1 John 4:18—There is no fear in love; instead, perfect...

  
• 01.21.2019

  Episode 51 - The New Divide

  In June of 2004 Andy started the rock and worship band “The New Divide” with his brothers in 2006. They currently live in Vancouver, Washington but spend most of the year on the road. They have traveled to more than 30...

  
• 01.21.2019

  Episode 50 - Superhero

  As founder of the Christian rock band, Superhero, Tim Cheshire has spent well over a decade touring, handing out Bibles and partnering with organizations, churches and individuals across much of Europe.

  
• 01.21.2019

  Episode 49 - Citizens & Saints (Join the Triumph)

  Seattle's Citizens & Saints formed in 2011 blend inclusive faith-based themes with melodic, emotionally intense alt-rock that took cues from post-punk and Americana. https://wearecitizens.net

  
• 01.21.2019

  Episode 48 - Urban Rescue

  Urban Rescue is a revival band from Los Angeles. Fronted by Jordan Frye, Urban Rescue is on mission to inspire the next generation of believers to see their churches, communities, and cities awakened by the Gospel of Jesus Christ. http://www.urbanrescuemusic.com

  
• 01.21.2019

  Episode 47 - Shane & Shane (Psalms Vol. 2)

  On Psalms, Vol. 2, Texas-based worship leaders Shane Everett and Shane Barnard explore single chapters from the Old Testament over the course of a dozen songs. The sound borrows from acoustic alt-rock, but a timeless quality honors the ancient compositions...

  
• 01.21.2019

  Episode 46 - Raymond Gregory

  Raymond Gregory is an artist that balances the dichotomy of Pop/R&B Singer-Songwriter roots, and a desire to write music the Church can use to worship God. https://www.raymondgregory.com

  
• 01.21.2019

  Episode 45 - Planetshakers

  Forming for the first Planetshakers Conference in 1997, Australian Christian Worship band, Planetshakers is passionate to see generations worldwide unite together to worship God. Their heart is to see people encounter God, be transformed by his presence and empowered to...

  
• 01.21.2019

  Episode 44 - Micah Tyler

  Texas native Micah Tyler has become well-known thanks to his viral parody video “You Gotta Love Millennials” which has over 65 million views on YouTube and Facebook combined.  “I want to live the music I'm writing. There are some songs I...