Rebecca St. James Friends and Family

Lead vocalist of Casting Crowns and long-time friend Mark Hall speaks with Rebecca about family, worship, marriage, God’s influence on his life, and helping his children find their faith. This episode focuses on making Christ the foundation of life and family.

Guest Mark Hall has served as the lead vocalist and primary songwriter for Casting Crowns since the band’s creation in 1999. Casting Crowns is known for its seamless blending of music and ministry and is one of the most successful Christian bands of all time. Mark is a youth pastor, loving husband, and father of four, and is now excited to embrace his new role as a grandfather!

Grammy Award-winning vocalist and long-time friend Mandisa joins Rebecca to share about her time on American Idol, overcoming seasons of depression, finding true community, and the stories behind her new book, “Out of the Dark” which is available now.

Guest Mandisa is one of the most commercially successful contemporary Christian and gospel vocalists of the late 2000s and early 2010s. After sharing stages with Trisha Yearwood and Shania Twain, Mandisa went on to compete on season five of American Idol, where she placed in the top ten. The gospel & CCM artist’s solo career took off quickly after departing the show. Through all Mandisa has experienced, she continuously shows audiences the meaning of being an overcomer.

Rebecca and brothers Joel and Luke from for KING & COUNTRY share about the importance of family in their lives. This episode focuses on early memories as siblings, lessons learned in family life and glorifying God through mission together.

Guest for KING & COUNTRY is a 4 time Grammy Award winning duo. Their 9 no.1 songs have produced an astonishing accumulation of over one billion on-demand streams. They have collaborated with a diverse list of artists including the legendary Dolly Parton, NEEDTOBREATHE, Timbaland, Tori Kelly, Kirk Franklin, and others. Luke is father to 4 and Joel is godfather to those 4 as well as dog and cat dad. Their fourth studio album “What Are We Waiting For?” is available now at forkingandcountry.com.

Rebecca and friend Brad Stine share about the importance of laughter in the Christian life. This episode focuses on being genuine in your words, but finding the joy through the seasons. 

Guest Brad Stine is “God’s Comic" - using his craft and talents to bring glory and focus on God. He is passionate about spreading the gospel and supporting churches through his ministry. 

Rebecca and long time friend John Cooper share the importance of being serious about faith in a time that desperately needs the Truth. This episode focuses on John’s story of growing a personal relationship with Jesus, his journey with music and spreading the gospel, and how to instill a deep faith in our kids. 

Guest John Cooper is the lead vocalist, bassist, and songwriter/producer for two-time Grammy Award-Nominated Skillet. He is also fellow podcaster, creator of a beard care line, and Graphic Novelist. Find out more about his book “Awake and Alive to Truth” at JohnLCooper.com

Rebecca and friend Colton share about his new journey into fatherhood and the parallels between God’s love for us as His children. This episode focuses on the joys of parenthood, insightful tips for wives to support their husbands, and encouraging fathers in their own experiences.

Guest Colton Dixon is a fellow musician-former American Idol contestant, and native Tennessean. Colton and his wife Annie live in Tennessee and have twins, Ava Dior and Athens Elizabeth.

Rebecca and friend Natalie share how to navigate the cancer journey- walking with people, walking through it yourself, and building faith in the midst of it. This episode focuses on how to face the challenges of a cancer diagnosis along with finding hope and strength in your family and faith. 

Guest Natalie Grant is an eight-time Grammy nominated artist, wife and mom to 3, as well as fellow AccessMore podcast host of “Dare to Be” with Charlotte Gambol. She is also co-founder of Hope for Justice, a non profit fighting against human trafficking.

Find out more about Natalie at nataliegrant.com

Rebecca and new friends David and Sissy, experts on the topic of parenting, give encouragement, tips and wisdom on raising your kids. This episode focuses on practical insight, benchmark ages of boys and girls, and advice for what’s most important in parenting. 

Guests David Thomas and Sissy Goff have over forty years of experience counseling kids and families. They’ve written sixteen books and have their own podcast called Raising Boys and Girls. Mostly, they love getting to share what they’re learning on a daily basis from their work with kids of all ages with us. You can find out more at raisingboysandgirls.com

Rebecca and friend Matt share about making balance in life. This episode focuses on creating space for what’s most important and finding the time for those values.

Guest Matt Hammitt is an American singer, songwriter and author. Matt was the lead singer and songwriter for the band Sanctus Real from 1996-2016. He has been the recipient of three Dove Awards, has been nominated for two Grammy Awards for his work with Sanctus Real, and has been awarded for his chart topping songs, performed by both Sanctus Real and other musical artists. http://matthammitt.com