A beautiful new voice in Christian music, Jamie MacDonald didn't just happen overnight.
A troubling childhood, a trip down a different path leading to a daily diet of drugs and alcohol. 
But like the prodigal child, she returned to God and laid her talents and His feet.



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Megan Woods oiriginates from Boston, is of Italian descent, and loves coffee.
You'll learn a few other things about her as we chat hot on the heels of her first #1 song, "The Truth".

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Chris Cleveland is Stars Go Dim.  With a new album just months away, we get into how the musical sausage is made.  Plus origin stories, Stars Go Dim started as a mainstream act, and what are the best running shoes.

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Rachel Purcell is my guest.  We talk award winning marimba playing, Raymond's Noodles, that thing on her lip, county music, upbringing, faith, when a label drops you, how to rebound, and more. 

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The first of many sit-downs with Mike Weaver and special guests talking about each and every song on their upcoming project.  Filmed in a cabin in Tennessee, Mike Weaver, Matt Maher, and myself meet up in the living room and talk in great detail about the song "Let it Begin."

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Russ Taff is a celebrated gospel singer whose career spans several decades, marked by his powerful voice and heartfelt performances. Known for his versatility, Russ Taff seamlessly blends Southern gospel, contemporary Christian music, and rock influences into his artistry. He first rose to prominence as a member of the Grammy-winning group The Imperials in the 1970s and early 1980s, contributing to their transition into a more contemporary sound. As a solo artist, Taff continued to captivate audiences with hits like "We Will Stand" and "I Still Believe," earning multiple Dove Awards and Grammys along the way. Beyond his musical achievements, Russ Taff's openness about his personal struggles and his journey of faith has endeared him to fans, solidifying his legacy as both a gifted musician and a relatable, inspirational figure in the gospel music world.

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As this episode was recorded, Matthew West has a new project out called "Don' Stop Praying".  Plus his first Christmas-themed-inspired book as well. 

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Brandon Heath (as we record this episode) has a new album called "The Ache".

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Celebrating 30 years of making music, MERCYME have no signs of slowing down, in fact - in this episode I chat with Bart Millard as they are in the middle of creating new music for the next project.

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Michael W. Smith, a name that has been around Contemporary Christian music for a long time.  We talk about early beginnings, show and tell with his first 3 albums, what was it like to have multiple crossover successes, releasing an album on 9-11-2001, and some personal questions about how he maneuvers life.

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