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Rock That Doesn’t Roll looks at how Christian music shaped the world we're living in now by telling individual stories from the peak era of the contemporary Christian music industry. In the 80s, 90s and early 2000s CCM grew into a billion dollar business that affected millions of evangelical young people. Through interviews with artists, industry players and average fans we trace the long-lasting personal, cultural and political impact of sometimes cringe-worthy music. Expect hilarious momen ...
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Weird Religion

Brian Doak and Leah Payne

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Weird Religion is a podcast for people who think religion is weird but love it anyway. Your hosts, Leah Payne and Brian Doak, are both professors, authors, and pop culture aficionados, whose interests range from archaeology and history and linguistics to LARPing and The Walking Dead. Episodes tackle some piece of media highlighting the wonderful weirdness of religious experience—a documentary, a television show, a Twitter scandal—and use that as a "thread" on which to hang reflections on a w ...
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eleventylife

Rock Candy Recordings

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Matt and Davey, along with a rotating cast of guests, explore what success and failure looks like in the music industry through the lens of their band Eleventyseven.
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Steve Brown Etc. is a talk show featuring discussion, debate, interviews, comedy and commentary dealing with religious, political and social issues. The program is laid-back, fun, caller-friendly, never dull and it just might alter your consciousness.
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Good art - especially independent art - doesn't just happen. Host Garret Godfrey explores some of the best ways we all can be more supportive of faith-based independent music, including interviews and the latest crowdfunding campaigns.
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An ongoing, thoughtful conversation about the reading life brought to you by the editors and contributors to the Englewood Review of Books. Panelists discuss how they engage in reading, what it means to read well, and of course the books and writers they enjoy. Expect lively discussions about books from all genres from a rotating group of writers and readers who care about reading well.
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"Jesus in the Upper Left" is a Portland-based, thought-provoking podcast that explores the unique challenges and opportunities of ministry, church planting and Gospel multiplication in the Pacific Northwest. Packed with inspiration, ideas, and connections, each episode delves into topics like racism, the history of movements and renewal, mistakes made, lessons learned, creative ideas and more. With a focus on personal stories and honest conversations, "Jesus in the Upper Left" offers a fresh ...
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An Educated Life podcast is about the extraordinary world of higher education. We talk about life outside the classroom, the beautiful lessons we can learn from each other, and the pursuit of academic and vocational passion. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aneducatedlife/support
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"Things Not Seen" talks with people of faith who are working to make sense of why we are here and how we can all live together despite our deep differences in belief. The show is hosted by Dr. David Dault, and features guests from a broad spectrum of public life, with in-depth conversations about real struggles at the intersection of faith and culture.
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Joel hosted a conversation with two first-time podcast guests all about 'CCM' or 'Contemporary Christian Music.' They explore various cultural aspects of 'CCM,' as well as the reality of profit-driven corporate influence. Larry Norman figures prominently in their discussion, and Joel reflects a bit on his experience as a 90s kid immersed in this in…
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome back to the Jesus in the Upper Left podcast! In this episode, Gabe Kolstad from Westside Community Church in Aloha is joined by his great friend and executive pastor, Steve Barker. Together, they delve into the unique challenges and rewards of leading from the second chair in the Pacific Northwest. 🔹 Key Topics: Intr…
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How do you make fake Contemporary Christian Music? Creating fictional Christian music that feels authentic without crossing the line into parody or pastiche is a tricky artistic challenge. But we found the creators up to the task. Joseph Stephens, composer for HBO's The Righteous Gemstones, a crime-comedy about a family of musical televangelists, a…
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Their books have been called “profound” and “gripping”, but also “controversial.” This week, Steve and the gang chat with best-selling authors Paul Young and Baxter Kruger about the book that changed their lives some 17 years ago. Paul Young wrote 2007’s “The Shack” and Baxter Kruger wrote 2012’s “The Shack Revisited“. The post Paul Young & Baxter …
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The beloved Little Housebooks by Laura Ingalls Wilder have sold over 60 million copies since their publication in the first half of the twentieth century. Even her unpolished memoir, Pioneer Girl, which tells the true story behind the children’s books, was widely embraced upon its release in 2014. Despite Wilder’s enduring popularity, few fans know…
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Garret shares the value of genuinely listening to music. He also shares the latest crowdfunding campaigns, pre-orders, and an exclusive interview with UTR founder Dave Trout. --- SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN --- * Starflyer 59 - Lust for Gold pre-order * https://velvetbluemusic.com/?product=starflyer-59-lust-for-gold --- OTHER CAMPAIGNS --- * Galactic Cowboy…
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Stop striving and start living – is it possible? This week, Steve and the gang chat with author Kyle Winkler about what happens when we stop trying to please a God who’s already pleased with us. Kyle’s new book is called “Permission to Be Imperfect: How to Strive Less, Stress Less, Sin Less.” The post Kyle Winkler | Permission To Be Imperfect | Ste…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of the Upper Left Podcast, Gabe Kolstad from Westside Community Church and Ahshuwah Hawthorne from Brilliance Labs host an enlightening conversation with Steve Stratos and Ryan Moffat. Dive into the incredible journey of two churches, Vast Church and Sisters Community Church, as they navigate through conflict…
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Episode Description Matt sits down with Julian Dreyer to discuss the role of Spotify in the music industry. Listen to Eleventyseven on Spotify Rock Candy Studios - Production, Mixing & Mastering. Eleventylife FB Group - Stay in touch with all things Eleventy Discord Channel - Find friends on the Eleventylife Discord Channel.…
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KUOW's podcast Let The Kids Dance! is the story of Seattle's Teen Dance Ordinance in a seven-part docuseries chronicling an untold chapter of pop-culture history. It’s a story about moral panic, grassroots activism and an unstoppable music community that fought for its freedom, created and hosted by Jonathan Zwickel. The TDO made it impossible for …
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This prayer is less than a hundred words, yet it contains the entire gospel. This week, Steve and the gang chat with pastor and author Adriel Sanchez about The Lord’s Prayer and how we often misunderstand it. Adriel’s new book is called “Praying With Jesus: Getting To The Heart Of The Lord’s Prayer.” The post Adriel Sanchez | Praying With Jesus | S…
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Send us a Text Message. Join us on this week's episode of the Jesus in the Upper Left podcast as we dive into a captivating conversation with Shai Linne. Shai shares his journey from Philly to Portland, exploring the intersection of art, creativity, and the church. We discuss the importance of fostering a love for the Word and the role of creativit…
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Critical Race Theory – what is it and why should we care about it? This week, Steve and the gang sit down with author Ed Uszynski to discuss the controversial topic. Ed’s new book is called “Untangling Critical Race Theory: What Christians Need to Know and Why It Matters” The post Ed Uszynski | Untangling Critical Race Theory | Steve Brown, Etc. ap…
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Send us a Text Message. Join us in this enlightening episode of "Jesus in the Upper Left" as we sit down with Dr. Leah Payne, Associate Professor of American Religious History at Portland Seminary. Dive deep into the riveting world of contemporary Christian music through the expert lens of Dr. Payne, whose extensive research offers unique insights …
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What happened to the kids raised during the peak era of Christian rock? For insight into the state of Christian rock's late 1990s-early aughts evangelicalism you need not look any further than members of DC Talk, the pinnacle of youth group music. Their trajectory as artists and public figures roughly maps on to the trajectories of the millions of …
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This might get crazy… This week, for the first time ever, Steve sits down with Pete Alwinson, Matt Heard, Justin Holcomb, and Jerry Parries – the Voices of Key Life – to share some stories and, of course, talk about grace. The post Pete Alwinson / Matt Heard / Justin Holcomb / Jerry Parries | Voices of Key Life | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on…
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Send us a Text Message. Join us in Episode #49 of "Jesus in the Upperleft," hosted by Gabe Kolstad of Westside Community Church. We dive deep with Craig Whitney from the Multiply Project, exploring innovative strategies for church growth and leadership development. Discover how your church can transform by equipping and unleashing local leaders to …
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The story of five best-selling novels beloved by evangelicals, the book industry they built, and the collective imagination they shaped Who are evangelicals? And what is evangelicalism? Those attempting to answer these questions usually speak in terms of political and theological stances. But those stances emerge from an evangelical world with its …
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This month, Garret's challenge is to support indie music by buying it on Bandcamp. Plus he has the latest in crowdfunding campaigns. --- SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN --- The Choir - Free Flying Soul (Vinyl reissue and CD remaster) https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/thechoir/free-flying-soul-vinyl-and-cd-the-choir --- OTHER CAMPAIGNS --- Katherine Perry - 5…
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A study Bible created for men? You bet. And guess who wrote a devotional for it? This week, Steve and the gang chat with author and media veteran Robert Wolgemuth about guys and God. Robert’s latest book is one he edited called the “Men’s Daily Bible” The post Robert Wolgemuth | Men And The Bible | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.…
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Send us a Text Message. Join us in this deep-diving episode of the podcast as we engage with Karen, Vice President of Academics at the Multnomah campus of Jessup University, on the vital intersections of justice, mercy, and faith. Karen brings her extensive experience in academia and her passion for biblical justice to discuss how these concepts pl…
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Purity culture wasn’t just for youth group “purity girls.” “Purity bros” were also a part of the project! No one knows that more than Joshua Harris, a CCM fan who helped turn purity culture into an extreme sport. Together with his friend, Christian music superstar Rebecca St. James, they created media that inspired a generation of evangelicals to s…
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Are we weak by God’s design? If so, what does that mean for us? This week, Steve and the gang chat with Eric Schumacher about why Jesus is drawn to – not repelled by – our frailty. Eric’s latest book is called “The Good Gift of Weakness: God’s Strength Made Perfect in the Story of Redemption” The post Eric Schumacher | The Good Gift Of Weakness | S…
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Send us a Text Message. Join us in this reflective episode as we explore the enriching themes of "Spiritual Formation and Simplicity" with Pastor Paul Pastor. Discover how simplifying your life can deepen your spiritual journey and bring a renewed sense of peace and purpose. 🌿 Dive into discussions about the benefits of minimalism in our spiritual …
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When it comes to Contemporary Christian Music, you may love the rock, but what role did culture, commerce, and politics play in its growth? This week, the Etcetera gang chats with Dr. Leah Payne about the past, present, and future of this history-shaping musical movement. Leah’s new book is called “God Gave Rock and Roll to You: A History of Contem…
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Send us a Text Message. In this enlightening episode, we delve into the unique challenges and opportunities of "Blue State Ministry" with Pastor Devin Smith. Join us as we discuss how faith communities can thrive and effectively minister in politically divided environments, fostering understanding and dialogue across diverse viewpoints. 🗓️ Tune in …
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In 2001, teen singing sensation Nikki Leonti was on her way to a promising Christian music career. She had two hit CCM records, and - as a pop princess who swore to refrain from premarital sex - the support of big evangelical media organizations like James Dobson’s Focus on the Family. But then, at age 18, the “purity girl” Leonti announced she was…
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In God Gave Rock and Roll to You (OUP, 2024), Leah Payne traces the history and trajectory of CCM in America and, in the process, demonstrates how the industry, its artists, and its fans shaped–and continue to shape–conservative, (mostly) white, evangelical Protestantism. For many outside observers, evangelical pop stars, interpretive dancers, pupp…
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When we can’t see eye-to-eye, can we still see heart-to-heart? This week, Steve and the gang sit down with attorney and author John Inazu. On the docket: having conversations when connection seems impossible. John’s new book is called “Learning to Disagree: The Surprising Path to Navigating Differences with Empathy and Respect” The post John Inazu …
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Send us a Text Message. Join us in this powerful episode as we sit down with Pastor Avery Stafford of Common Grounds Church to explore a successful model of collaboration and unity. Discover how bridging diverse communities and fostering cooperative efforts can lead to meaningful change and strengthen the bonds within congregations. 🤝 Learn more ab…
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Send us a Text Message. In this insightful episode, we sit down with author and church leader Joshua Butler to discuss the complexities of navigating election years as a church leader. Discover key insights and practical advice that can help faith communities remain united and impactful during politically charged times. 📚 Grab your copy of Joshua's…
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In the 1990s, music critics argue that hip hop was in its golden age. Mainstream Top 40 charts were filled with hits from The Notorious B.I.G, Tupac Shakur, and Dr. Dre. But the Contemporary Christian charts lagged far, far behind. What took so long for holy hip hop to take off? With insight from Dr. Jonathan Calvillo (author of In the Time of Sky-…
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Have you ever hosted or attended a house-show concert? It's a unique experience, and becoming a host can be really supportive to indie artists. Garret has some exclusive conversations on the topic, plus a rundown of the latest crowdfunding campaigns. --- SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN --- Stephen McNeill - Centerpiece Volume III: Life Together https://www.kick…
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Tertullian, Augustine, Barth… Don’t know them? Don’t worry! This week, Steve and the gang chat with authors Jennifer and David McNutt about theologians, their work, and why it matters. The McNutts’ new book is called “Know The Theologians” The post Jennifer & David McNutt | Know The Theologians | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.…
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Our guest, Julia Feder, discusses her recent book, Incarnating Grace: A Theology of Healing from Sexual Trauma. The book attempts to save our broken ways of talking about God's grace by unearthing liberating resources buried in the Christian tradition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Our guest, Anna Broadway, discusses her recent book, Solo Planet: How Singles Help the Church Recover Our Calling. Through its deeply researched account, Solo Planet shows how a more biblical approach to singleness can strengthen churches and empower singles to thrive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Have questions about what Jews believe? We have the answers – actually, Shai Held does. This week, Steve and the gang speak with the rabbi about the essentials of the Jewish faith in a fun and eye-opening conversation. Shai’s latest book called “Judaism Is About Love: Recovering the Heart of Jewish Life” The post Shai Held | Judaism Is About Love |…
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