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Christian Music Guys
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We are a podcast for Christian Music fans, by Christian Music fans! We’ve listened to Christian music our entire lives. This podcast is where we get together and talk about the music we grew up with and listen to today. We interview Christian artists and people in the Christian entertainment industry. We get to hear the stories behind your favorite songs and hear the heart behind the artist.
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Episode 300 | Evelyn Cormier
3d ago00:51:33Tap to summarizeToday on Christian Music Guys, we’re celebrating a huge milestone — our 300th episode! And to mark the occasion, we’re introducing an incredible guest: Evelyn Cormier—a New Hampshire native blending folk-pop with deeply personal, faith-centered storytelling. You may know her from American Idol, where she made the Top 14 and impressed Katy Perry, but her heart for music started in church at a young age. With her breakout single Like Me Better and her latest track Leaning On Jesus, Evelyn is stepping into CCM with a raw, reflective sound rooted in her faith.@evelyncormier@christianmusicguyschristianmusicguys.com
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Episode 299 | Cliff Preston | Testify
1w ago00:40:14Tap to summarizeToday on Christian Music Guys, we’re excited to welcome Cliff Preston—a powerful voice in Christian music whose ministry is marked by raw authenticity, deep compassion, and a passion for both spiritual and mental health. With over two decades of experience traveling the country, leading worship, writing songs, and sharing the hope of Jesus, Cliff has impacted countless lives through his music and message. From his roots in Smackover, Arkansas, to sharing stages with some of the biggest names in Christian music and being part of major tours like Winter Jam, his journey is a testament to God’s faithfulness. Now, he’s stepping into a new season with his latest single “Testify” out now, and we can’t wait for you to hear the heart behind it—so let’s dive into this conversation with Cliff Preston.
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Episode 298 | Jenn Johnson | Happy
2w ago00:53:29Tap to summarizeWe’ve got a very special show today because we’re joined by someone whose voice has helped shape worship music for an entire generation. From powerful moments with Jenn Johnson and Bethel Music to songs that have impacted millions around the world, Jenn’s passion for worship and ministry continues to inspire the Church globally. Now, she’s stepping into an exciting new season with her brand-new project, Happy, releasing this Friday! Today, we’re talking with Jenn about the heart behind the music, the journey that inspired these songs, and what listeners can expect from this exciting new chapter.bethelmusic.com@jennjohnson20christianmusicguys.com@christianmusicguys
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Episode 297 | John James | My Story of Hope
3w ago00:57:29Tap to summarizeToday’s guest is no stranger to this show — and if you grew up on Christian rock, he’s definitely no stranger to you either.He’s a two-time guest, the co-founder and original lead singer of Newsboys, and one of the most recognizable voices in Christian music history — John James is back with us.From chart-topping fame and sold-out arenas to a devastating personal collapse behind the scenes, John’s journey is anything but ordinary. At the height of success, while the music was reaching millions, his private world was unraveling. Career, marriage, identity — shattered. What followed was a descent into rock bottom… and a redemption story only God could write.His upcoming book, Newsboy: My Story of Hope and Second Chances, releasing June 2, is his most raw and unfiltered account yet. In it, John pulls back the curtain on fame, failure, shame, and the life-changing grace that rebuilt him from the ground up.Welcome back John James!ireachusa.com@christianmusicguyschristianmusicguys.com
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Episode 296 | Kaelob Mecum
May 601:36:33Tap to summarizeToday on the Christian Music Guys, we chat with Kaelob Mecum! Born in the wheat fields of Southwest Kansas, a first-generation musician who started writing songs on a JC Penney catalog guitar he found in an attic, a worship pastor at 7 Hills Church and founder of 7 Hills Worship, he’s collaborated with artists like David Leonard, Chris Tomlin, Elevation Worship, and Cochren & Co., and he’s stepping into a new season with his brand new album The Lion—so get ready for a powerful conversation about pain, purpose, and the love of God… help us welcome Kaelob Mecum. @kaelobmecum@christianmusicguyschristianmusicguys.com
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Episode 295 | Derek Harsch | Sunday Worship Fails
Apr 2901:11:57Tap to summarizeToday on Christian Music Guys, we’ve got a fun and real conversation lined up with Derek Harsch — the guy behind the viral Sunday Worship Fails and a key part of the Outcry Collective. Derek has built a platform that brings humor, honesty, and a behind-the-scenes look at church worship culture, connecting with thousands through moments every worship leader can relate to. We’re diving into how it all started, what he’s learned along the way, and why authenticity in worship matters now more than ever.@sundayworshipfails@christianmusicguyschristianmusicguys.com
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Episode 294 | Jaye King | It'll Be Alright
Apr 2200:51:36Tap to summarizeToday we’re excited to introduce Jaye King, a rising artist and songwriter recently signed to Centricity Music, the label known for producing some of the biggest names in Christian music. Originally from Bradenton and now based in the Nashville area, Jaye brings a powerful blend of funk, R&B, pop, and Gospel, pairing bold melodies with deeply personal lyrics that reflect his journey of faith and redemption. Raised by a single mom and shaped by a story that’s both messy and miraculous, Jaye’s heart is to point people to Jesus in everything he does. His brand-new debut single with the label, Hard Place, and, following that, Falling into it, and now, It'll Be Alright! jayeking.com@jayekingmusicchristianmusicguys.com@christianmusicguys
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Episode 293 | ALTIRA
Apr 1700:48:41Tap to summarizeToday on Christian Music Guys, we’re excited to welcome the band ALTIRA. As the former front woman of Fireflight, Dawn helped shape the sound of Christian rock for years with powerful, faith-filled anthems that reached fans all over the world.Now, after some time away from the stage, she’s back with a brand-new project—ALTIRA. This new band marks not just a return to music, but a bold new chapter, carrying a message rooted in faith and courage. Even the name ‘ALTIRA’ comes from a Hebrew phrase meaning ‘fear not,’ which perfectly captures the heart behind their music.Their debut single, “Black Hole,” is out now .
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Episode 292 | Caleb & John
Apr 1500:47:42Tap to summarizeToday on Christian Music Guys, we’re joined by one of the most exciting and joy-filled duos in Christian music right now, Caleb & John. With a #1 Christian radio hit in Somebody Like Me, K-LOVE Fan Award nominations, these guys are bringing a fresh, high-energy sound rooted in hope and truth. And now, they’re back with their powerful new single Ghost in the Graveyard, a bold anthem of life, freedom, and victory in Christ. Let’s welcome Caleb & John to the show.@calebandjohnmusicchristianmusicguys.com@christianmusicguys
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Episode 291 | Steven Curtis & MaryBeth Chapman | Still Here
Apr 800:47:46Tap to summarizeToday on Christian Music Guys, we’re excited to welcome back a familiar friend and introduce a brand-new friend to the show—four-time guest, now, Steven Curtis Chapman, and joining him for the very first time, his wife, New York Times bestselling author Mary Beth Chapman—as they celebrate 40 years of marriage and pull back the curtain on their shared journey in their new book, Still Here: Life Together on the Long Way Home;, the Chapmans share real, sometimes crazy stories of a marriage shaped by grace, repentance, forgiveness, and the daily choice to love each other well.stevencurtischapman.com@stevencurtischapmanmarybethchapman.comchristianmusicguys.com@christianmusicguys
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