The JFH Podcast

Australian native Lachlan Meurer returns to the podcast to share about his perspective on CCM from the land of Newsboys and Hillsong as well as about his experiences visiting Nashville (attending the Dove Awards, a Switchfoot concert, and more). Lachlan is also the primary songwriter behind the project Lock & Chi, who released their debut EP Latitudes earlier this year.

In conjunction with JFH's 30th anniversary, the site just released Vol. 15 of its annual free sampler, featuring 57 songs we think you need to hear! Download here. The sampler includes the Lock & Chi song "Flood My Heart" as well as an unreleased new single from podcast host Chase Tremaine, which you can also pre-save on Spotify here.

The JFH Podcast is hosted and produced by Chase Tremaine and executive produced by John DiBiase and Christopher Smith. To meet the people behind the show, discuss the episodes, ask questions, and engage in conversations with other listeners, join the JFH Podcast group on Facebook.

John Van Deusen returns to the podcast to discuss the release of his alternative worship project, the 38-track As Long As I Am In The Tent Of This Body I Will Make A Joyful Noise. He shares stories about the conception of this adventurous project, its overlap with his I Am Origami series, and the personal roller coaster he experienced while recording and releasing it.

In conjunction with JFH's 30th anniversary, the site just released Vol. 15 of its annual free sampler, featuring 57 songs we think you need to hear! Download here. The sampler includes the unreleased new single from podcast host Chase Tremaine, which you can also pre-save on Spotify here.

The JFH Podcast is hosted and produced by Chase Tremaine and executive produced by John DiBiase and Christopher Smith. To meet the people behind the show, discuss the episodes, ask questions, and engage in conversations with other listeners, join the JFH Podcast group on Facebook.

Podcast host Chase Tremaine is joined by a panel of staff writers from jesusfreakhideout.com - John Underdown, Matt Baldwin, and Noah Schmidt - to recap the first six months of 2026, sharing their favorite albums thus far as well as highlighting a few of their most anticipated releases for the second half of the year.

In conjunction with JFH's 30th anniversary, the site just released Vol. 15 of its annual free sampler, featuring 57 songs we think you need to hear! Download here. The sampler includes the unreleased new single from podcast host Chase Tremaine, which you can also pre-save on Spotify here.

The JFH Podcast is hosted and produced by Chase Tremaine and executive produced by John DiBiase and Christopher Smith. To meet the people behind the show, discuss the episodes, ask questions, and engage in conversations with other listeners, join the JFH Podcast group on Facebook.

BEWARE OF SPOILERS, but for reference, you can find the list of all albums recommended during this episode, alphabetical by artist:

Amy Grant, The Me That Remains Bella Taylor Smith, for the home EP Brian Sauve, Long Days, Short Years Broadway Showdown, Presents: Let The Showdown Begin! CHANGETHEWXRLD, diary of peripheral wounds Colony House, 77 Drown the Planet, the blessed // the cursed EP Exile & Eden, New Horizon Floodlit, MiDaSu Fury & Solace, By Endurance Grand Motel, Tooth of the Lion: A Spring Perennial Haste the Day, Dissenter idle threat, you'll forget the sun indie tribe, WHO DO YOU SAY I AM Les Carlsen, Free Will John Joseph James, God of the Second Chance Jonathan Ogden, DAYMichael Sweet, The Master Plan Narnia, X Petra, Hope Pipe Bomb, Holy Hell So Much Hope, Buried., Wither | Grow Switchfoot, Forever Now The 77s, 7 The Figs, How Did We Get Here? The Lost Dogs, Trick of the Light The Tarnished, DEATH FOR DEATH EP Unbroken Reign, The Sins We Keep Alive You Are a Soul, Apocrypha 5

Jason Dunn, known for his time as the frontman for Hawk Nelson's first five albums, joins the show for the first time to share stories about his brand new solo album Formerly Known As..., his return to pop-punk and touring, his time in Hawk Nelson (as well as other bands), and what he's been doing in the interim.

In conjunction with JFH's 30th anniversary, the site just released Vol. 15 of its annual free sampler, featuring 57 songs we think you need to hear! Download here. The sampler includes the unreleased new single from podcast host Chase Tremaine, which you can also pre-save on Spotify here.

The JFH Podcast is hosted and produced by Chase Tremaine and executive produced by John DiBiase and Christopher Smith. To meet the people behind the show, discuss the episodes, ask questions, and engage in conversations with other listeners, join the JFH Podcast group on Facebook.

So Much Hope, Buried. (the indie artist behind JFH's #5 Staff Picks favorite album of 2024) has returned with another banger of an album with 2026's Wither | Grow. The four-piece returns to the show to discuss the album among many other topics, including parenting, production, cars, horror films, and more.

In conjunction with JFH's 30th anniversary, the site just released Vol. 15 of its annual free sampler, featuring 57 songs we think you need to hear! Download here. The sampler includes the unreleased new single from podcast host Chase Tremaine, which you can also pre-save on Spotify here.

The JFH Podcast is hosted and produced by Chase Tremaine and executive produced by John DiBiase and Christopher Smith. To meet the people behind the show, discuss the episodes, ask questions, and engage in conversations with other listeners, join the JFH Podcast group on Facebook.

Throughout the months of March and April, over in the JFH Podcast Facebook group, our listeners (you!) participated in a tournament to determine the best album of 2006. On this episode, JFH staff writers Chase Tremaine and Scott Fryberger reconvene to discuss the tournament's many upsets and surprises, alongside sharing listener feedback and responses regarding our 2026 predictions, wish-list items, and most anticipated album releases.

In conjunction with JFH's 30th anniversary, the site just released Vol. 15 of its annual free sampler, featuring 57 songs we think you need to hear! Download here. The sampler includes the unreleased new single from podcast host Chase Tremaine, which you can also pre-save on Spotify here.

The JFH Podcast is hosted and produced by Chase Tremaine and executive produced by John DiBiase and Christopher Smith. To meet the people behind the show, discuss the episodes, ask questions, and engage in conversations with other listeners, join the JFH Podcast group on Facebook.

March Madness 2026? How about 2006 instead? JFH staffers Chase Tremaine, Christopher Smith, and Scott Fryberger, plus special guest Micah Smith (from the band Empty Atlas) pit against one another to determine which 32 albums released in 2006 will participate in the tournament. You will have the chance to vote on the top 32 within the JFH Podcast Facebook group.

Check out the new Empty Atlas single "Godspeed," streaming everywhere on March 27! (Link to Spotify)

In conjunction with JFH's 30th anniversary, the site just released Vol. 15 of its annual free sampler, featuring 57 songs we think you need to hear! Download here. The sampler includes the unreleased new single from podcast host Chase Tremaine, which you can also pre-save on Spotify here.

The JFH Podcast is hosted and produced by Chase Tremaine and executive produced by John DiBiase and Christopher Smith. To meet the people behind the show, discuss the episodes, ask questions, and engage in conversations with other listeners, join the JFH Podcast group on Facebook.

In this hot-button discussion, four panelists discuss a wide-ranging set of issues regarding generative artificial intelligence, with a specific focus on music: Can music created by A.I. be good, either ethically or artistically? Panelists include podcast host Chase Tremaine; JFH staff writer Alex "Tin Can" Caldwell; songwriter and producer Adam Watts (check out his site myartisttype.com); and Chris Adam from the Christian music promotion ministry For the Rock (follow on Instagram).

In conjunction with JFH's 30th anniversary, the site just released Vol. 15 of its annual free sampler, featuring 57 songs we think you need to hear! Download here. The sampler includes the unreleased new single from podcast host Chase Tremaine, which you can also pre-save on Spotify here.

The JFH Podcast is hosted and produced by Chase Tremaine and executive produced by John DiBiase and Christopher Smith. To meet the people behind the show, discuss the episodes, ask questions, and engage in conversations with other listeners, join the JFH Podcast group on Facebook.

Podcast host Chase Tremaine and JFH staff writer Matt Baldwin co-interview two members of the post-rock band Fury & Solace about their fantastic new album By Endurance and about the multifaceted relationship between faith and instrumental music.

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The JFH Podcast is hosted and produced by Chase Tremaine and executive produced by John DiBiase and Christopher Smith. To meet the people behind the show, discuss the episodes, ask questions, and engage in conversations with other listeners, join the JFH Podcast group on Facebook.

On a special goodbye episode, the JFH Podcast's most frequent panelists unite for one final time to discuss their favorite music released in 2025. If you're okay with spoilers, or if you're trying to find one of the songs, EPs, or albums mentioned on this episode, a comprehensive list can be found below. Some of the podcast's most frequent guests might be saying farewell, but the JFH Podcast is not! We'll be back with new episodes in 2026. Happy New Year!

Would you like to hear and even appear as a guest on the host's new podcast series? Click here for more information.

The JFH Podcast is hosted and produced by Chase Tremaine and executive produced by John DiBiase and Christopher Smith. To meet the people behind the show, discuss the episodes, ask questions, and engage in conversations with other listeners, join the JFH Podcast group on Facebook.

Every album, EP, or song discussed or recommended on this episode is listed below (in alphabetical order by artist):

Anchor & Braille, New Mexico Andrew Peterson, A Liturgy, A Legacy, & the Songs of Rich Mullins Andy Squyres, Miracle Service EP Andy Squyres, Sacred Vows EP Bongo Chico, Bongo Chico Braille, Handcrafted Raps Citizens, m us eum Cory Asbury, Cover To Cover Cosmic Cathedral, Deep Water Crafted Child, II: Waves of Being Human Crash Rickshaw, Big Sir EP Demon Hunter, There Was A Light Here Diatheke, ...And The Word Was God Ellie Holcomb, Far Country Eternal Gaze, Swing Thy Sickle and Reap Fepeste, This World Ain't Mine to Change Former Ruins, In Your Field Gileah Taylor, I Call This One EP Graham Jones, Eyes Renewed Hope Deferred, Darkness Remains Jess Ray, MATIN (Complete Edition) John Van Deusen, As Long As I Am in the Tent of This Body I Will Make A Joyful Noise, Pt. 1 Johnnyswim, When the War is Over Jon Guerra, Jesus Josh Gauton, Residence I-IV Kevin Schlereth, Settle In Krum, "PTA" Lecrae, Reconstruction Meet Your Maker, Hallowed Nate Parrish, Make Me A Mountain Nick Schrader, Worship in the Key of C EP Nobody's Uncle, Mercy Diorama Noise Ratchet, Freedom Paul Demer, Psalms Paul Meany, "No Such Thing" Pipe Bomb, "Bliss" Plead the Widow's Cause, Silver Glass Stare Psallos, The New and Better Way: Hymns of Hebrews Ravenhill, Midnight Gold Rusty Shipp, Capsized Empire Sam Hauge, Exit 9B EP Schuyler Kitchin, confessions Seth Davey, "39 Years and Counting" Sower, Contemporary Christian Machine EP Sower, I Want To See Clearly Strings and Heart, Plastic Wine The Big Reveal, Shoot Out the Satellites The Gray Havens, This is Not the End The Rocky Valentines, Music on the Shelf Tunnel Rats, Legacy Twenty One Pilots, Breach Watson Conspiracy, Lower With Blood Comes Cleansing, With Blood Comes Cleansing Wolves at the Gate, "MEMENTO MORI"