Episode 4 is our very first album review! We thought there was no better way to start than by having Jeff introduce Josue to a subcultural deep cut: DC Talk – Free at Last. Whether you’re already a fan or new to the sound, join us as we unpack this 90’s staple—a uniquely Christian spin on hip hop that challenges, inspires, and entertains. We dive deep into themes of authenticity, creative expression, and the challenges of navigating faith and culture. And of course, we let you know whether we think Free at Last still holds up in 2024 or if it’s just pure nostalgia.
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What Are We Thinking?! Music Recommendations**Subscribe to the full playlist!**
David Crowder Band
A Collision or (3+4=7)
B Collision or (B is for Banjo)
Sunsets & Sushi (Experiments In Spectral Deconstruction) Jacob Collier
Never Gonna Be Alone (feat. Lizzy McAlpine & John Mayer)
Little Blue - Mahogany Sessions
Djesse Vol. 4 Lizzy McAlpine
hate to be lame feat. FINNEAS (live acoustic)
five seconds flat Switchfoot
The Beautiful Letdown (Our Version) [Deluxe Edition]
Chapters00:00 Introduction - Secret Episode Tie-ins01:59 Roller Coaster Trauma and Green Hair07:02 Guess the Movie Quote10:15 What is Conservative Christian Music?13:42 Introducing DC Talk and 'Free at Last'20:59 Not-so-secret Musical Influences23:01 Music as a Language24:28 'Free at Last' hits the ground running27:13 Artists' Evolution28:03 'Socially Acceptable' and Cultural Context29:50 'Free At Last'30:38 'That Kinda Girl'32:53 Magical Relationship Expectations and Christian Sexuality35:55 'Jesus is Just Alright' and safe spaces39:12 A Unique Blend of Genres41:23 'Time is...' and Hip Hop Fashion Choices47:00 'The Hard Way'48:55 A Family Vehicle Deserves a Subwoofer52:13 Things Just Got Weird53:01 'Lean on Me'54:26 'Testimony'55:23 'I Don't Want It' - Controversial Tracks and Production Influence01:03:18 Figuring Out Who You Are on a Big Stage01:08:19 Passing on Your Genuine Beliefs is...Hard01:09:59 'Word to the Father' and Sampling Their Own Work01:12:07 Does 'Free at Last' Stand the Test of Time?01:17:35 What Are We Thinking? - Crowder, Collier and the Biggest Switchfoot Fan
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