Best Rich Mullins Podcasts (2024)

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[Preview] The Saint of CCM: Rich Mullins 9:08

17d ago9:08

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THIS IS A PREVIEW. IF YOU WANT TO LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE, CHECK OUT FRUITLESS ON PATREON HERE: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=11922141 EPISODE ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/posts/saint-of-ccm-108989125 Here it is: the fifth and final episode of Christian Rock Summer, a month long exploration of the fringes of Christian music with Josh Chr…

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Supernatural Spoilers 1:52:33

14h ago1:52:33

1:52:33

Alt title: Getting Queerbaited by God. Note: We will be spoiling this whole show. Caleb (@theboghog) tries to explain Supernatural to Josiah and Jackal by throwing them into the deep end: the big God reveal. Become a Fruitless Patron here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=11922141 Check out Fruitless on YouTube Find more of Josiah’s work: https://lin…

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The Vibe Shift (feat. Jack Mirkinson) 1:33:23

2d ago1:33:23

1:33:23

On today's episode, Jack Mirkinson (@jackmirkinson, The Nation, Discourse Blog) joins Josiah to discuss the "vibe shift" in electoral politics over the past two months from Biden dropping out to the Veepstakes. In a lot of left wing circles, there seems to be a real resurgence of hope, but does this vibe shift represent anything different for Gaza?…

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71: Sara Groves, Third Day, Justin Carlson 24:03

14d ago24:03

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There are a lot of new crowdfunding campaigns this month, and Garret brings you the scoop - plus a new listener challenge. --- SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN --- * Sara Groves - Add to the Beauty (20th birthday vinyl reissue) * https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/galaxy21music/sara-groves-add-to-the-beauty-on-vinyl-and-remastered-cd --- OTHER CAMPAIGNS --- * …

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[Preview] Exvangelical Pilgrimage to the Mountains 5:11

11d ago5:11

5:11

THIS IS A PREVIEW. IF YOU WANT TO LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE, CHECK OUT FRUITLESS ON PATREON HERE: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=11922141 EPISODE ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/posts/109460562 I'm in Colorado Spring, Colorado with Leo Dickenson to see The Worst of All Possible Worlds live. We recorded this little conversation about Adventures…

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[Preview] A Worshipful Encore (feat. Nathan Thiessen) 5:30

14d ago5:30

5:30

THIS IS A PREVIEW. IF YOU WANT TO LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE, CHECK OUT FRUITLESS ON PATREON HERE: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=11922141 EPISODE ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/posts/worshipful-109038929 It's August now, but Fruitless is still stuck in Christian Rock Summer for one little encore. Nate Thiessen (@NateT93) joins Josiah to discu…

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Audio Adrenaline's It is Well With My Soul with Nathan Drake of Reawaken Hymns 27:35

20d ago27:35

27:35

We're talking about the theology in the classic hymn "It is Well With My Soul," which was covered by Audio Adrenaline featuring Ginny Owens on their Underdog album. Who better to talk about this hymn than Nathan Drake of Reawaken Hymns? Let's do this. Find more about Nathan at: reawakenhymns.com Read the lyrics to Audio Adrenaline's version of It i…

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No Safe Was Safe 7:38

21d ago7:38

7:38

The tale of the daring heist of the Bank of Mullins in 1902 amid a statewide epidemic of safe-blowing.By rbain3

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Confessions of a Worship Leader (feat. Kim Hensley) 2:19:19

25d ago2:19:19

2:19:19

It's Christian Rock Summer! This is the fourth episode in a month long exploration of the fringes of Christian music with Josh Christianson joining Josiah as co-host. However, we're pivoting away from rock and roll in the second half of the month to focus our hearts and minds on the Lord. We're talking worship music. On today's episode, Kim Hensley…

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103: Best Songs of 2024 (So Far) 1:24:23

27d ago1:24:23

1:24:23

We continue to spotlight our UTR Critics Panel's selections of the best music of the first half of 2024 - this time the best individual songs. --- TRACK LIST FOR EP.103 --- Running Back To Love - Russ Mohr Headlights Home - Mat Kearney Keep Your Head Up - Hannah Miller & Lori Chaffer Panic Attack in Hobby Lobby - Justin Carlson Keep Calm and Carry …

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If We Burn (Bookclub #5) 3:23:52

1M ago3:23:52

3:23:52

Taking a brief* intermission from Christian Rock Summer, this is the fifth installment of the Fruitless Bookclub, a show-within-a-show, featuring Chris Barker and Jake the Lawyer, where we read all those nonfiction books we've been meaning to read. Today's episode is about If We Burn: The Mass Protest Decade and the Missing Revolution by Vincent Be…

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[Preview] The Grieving Son of Evangelical Christianity: Pedro the Lion, David Bazan 5:05

1M ago5:05

5:05

THIS IS A PREVIEW. IF YOU WANT TO LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE, CHECK OUT FRUITLESS ON PATREON HERE: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=11922141 EPISODE ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/posts/grieving-son-of-107912223 It's Christian Rock Summer! This is the second episode in a month long exploration of the fringes of Christian music with Josh Christia…

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70: Starflyer 59, Poor Old Lu, Galactic Cowboys 1:12:15

1M ago1:12:15

1:12:15

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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The Bad Christians: Emery (feat. Nathan Thiessen) 2:23:07

1M ago2:23:07

2:23:07

It's Christian Rock Summer! This is the second episode in a month long exploration of the fringes of Christian music with Josh Christianson joining Josiah as co-host. We're talking "not a Christian band, just Christians in a band." We're talking Christianity being more of a relationship than a religion. On today's episode, Nathan Thiessen (@NateT93…

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Extreme Youth Group Energy: The Chariot (feat. James) 2:10:50

2M ago2:10:50

2:10:50

It's Christian Rock Summer! This is the beginning of a month long exploration of the fringes of Christian music with Josh Christianson joining Josiah as co-host. We're talking "not a Christian band, just Christians in a band." We're talking Christianity being more of a relationship than a religion. On today's episode, James (@cigarette_liker) joins…

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Christian Radio in the 90s with guest Doug Griffin 43:17

2M ago43:17

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Christian radio was a major influence on us in the 90s. One of the major voices for Christian radio is our guest, Christian radio DJ Doug Griffin. He'll discuss the ministry aspects of radio and some common questions about today's Christian radio, such as: Do you ever get tired of hearing the same songs? Is the legend of Becky the soccer mom a real…

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102: Best Albums of 2024 (So Far) 1:07:12

2M ago1:07:12

1:07:12

It's not easy keeping up on the latest releases, so our UTR Critics Panel is here to help - sharing some of their selections for best albums & EPs from the first half of 2024. --- TRACK LIST FOR EP.102 --- Drowning in Nostalgia (from 'Mat Kearney') - Mat Kearney Heaven is Yours (from 'In Bloom') - Jon Foreman Still Here (from 'Slow Parade') - Gilea…

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[Unlocked] You Should Watch Scavengers Reign 1:16:32

2M ago1:16:32

1:16:32

Hey everyone! Something came up and so I won't be able to release another free episode in June. To make up for that, I'm releasing this Patreon episode to the main feed. If you want a bit more detail, you can check out this Patreon post: https://www.patreon.com/posts/defeat-107021276 I kind of regretted pay-walling this one anyway, especially since…

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[Preview] Chaos in the Troubled Stateside (MX #3) 7:16

2M ago7:16

7:16

THIS IS A PREVIEW. IF YOU WANT TO LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE, CHECK OUT FRUITLESS ON PATREON HERE: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=11922141 EPISODE ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/posts/106929475 It's the music exchange! This is an monthly series where Josh Christianson and I exchange an album that's meaningful to us, and then compare and contra…

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Hell is a World Without You (feat. Jason Kirk) 1:09:45

2M ago1:09:45

1:09:45

Josiah is joined by Jason Kirk (@jasonkirk_fyi, Shutdown Fullcast, VBS Podcast) to discuss his novel, Hell is a World Without You, as well as growing up evangelical, the world of Christian alternative music, and the good news of universalism. Follow Jason Kirk on Twitter @JasonKirk_fyi // Bluesky @Jasonkirk.fyi // Instagram @Jasonkirk.fyi Jason Kir…

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69: The Choir, Katherine Perry, Josiah Queen 30:09

2M ago30:09

30:09

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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Jeff Deyo, SonicFlood, and 90s Worship with Guest Jeff Deyo 35:41

3M ago35:41

35:41

Join Dr. Ashley as he talks with SonicFlood's Jeff Deyo. Learn the history behind the band, what Jeff has been up to lately, and his thoughts on today's modern worship. Get his new single "All Who Are Thirsty (Break Through the Stars)" on the Nineties Worship Night album at wherever you stream music. You've already heard a sneak peek on the intro a…

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Fighting the Food Barons (feat. Caitlin Golle & Julie Duhn) 1:07:32

3M ago1:07:32

1:07:32

Josiah is joined by two members of Iowa CCI: Caitlin Golle, a farming & environment community organizer with the organization, and Julie Duhn, a board member who joined CCI to combat the construction of a factory farm in her town of Eldora, IA. We discuss the impact of factory farming and pipelines on the state, particularly their impact on the wat…

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101: All Listener Requests 1:14:24

3M ago1:14:24

1:14:24

We put the playlist into the trustworthy hands of YOU, our listeners. We received music requests from all over North America, and from a wide variety of artists - both new and old. --- TRACK LIST FOR EP.101 --- Don't Give Up on Me - Colony House Rock My Soul - Josh Garrels You Are So Good To Me - Waterdeep The Lust, The Flesh, The Eyes and the Prid…

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[Preview] I'm Wide Awake, It's Arc (MX #2) 5:10

3M ago5:10

5:10

THIS IS A PREVIEW. IF YOU WANT TO LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE, CHECK OUT FRUITLESS ON PATREON HERE: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=11922141 EPISODE ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/posts/im-wide-awake-mx-104674422 It's another music exchange! This is an monthly series where Josh Christianson and I exchange an album that's meaningful to us, and th…

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Food Barons (feat. Austin Frerick) 1:25:16

3M ago1:25:16

1:25:16

Austin Frerick joins Josiah to discuss his book, Barons: Money, Power, and the Corruption of America's Food Industry and the politics of food production in Iowa and around the country. Follow Austin on Twitter @AustinFrerick // Facebook @AustinFrerick Find more of Austin's work: https://www.austinfrerick.com Become a Fruitless Patron here: https://…

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59: Dan Haseltine 36:53

3M ago36:53

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S07 E08: On our season finale episode, we are excited to have a full interview with Dan Haseltine - songwriter, composer, author, nonprofit leader, and Grammy Award-winning frontman of Jars of Clay. --- TRACK LIST FOR S07 E08 --- "Fade To Grey" - Jars of Clay "Hero" - Jars of Clay "Cry Me A River" - The River Cryers --- CREDITS --- Host/Producer - …

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[Video Essay] Celebrating the Creative Nobody / Why You Should Watch Motern Media 28:22

4M ago28:22

28:22

This is the audio for a video essay on YouTube. If you choose to listen here, you will only get half the experience. For the full experience, check out Fruitless on YouTube. The video essay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_HQIbyJuuA The Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIZWDsDrQ0XvDQFWzE6s2gg ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★…

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68: Stephen McNeill, Daniel Wheat, Porchlight 2:35:28

3M ago2:35:28

2:35:28

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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The Lasting Legacy of George MacDonald: GK Chesterton, Rich Mullins and Andrew Peterson 28:17

4M ago28:17

28:17

Join Scribe as he follows a thread of inspiration from 19th Century George MacDonald to the modern Andrew Peterson. To read Andrew Peterson's tribute to Rich Mullins, check out this article: https://www.rabbitroom.com/post/a-legacy-of-love-my-rich-mullins-story And yes, I know I said the same thing but backwards when talking about Catholics and Pro…

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[Preview] Spectacle (feat. Josh Boerman) 10:07

4M ago10:07

10:07

THIS IS A PREVIEW. IF YOU WANT TO LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE, CHECK OUT FRUITLESS ON PATREON HERE: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=11922141 EPISODE ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/posts/103466040 Josh Boerman (@boshj, The Worst of All Possible Worlds) joins me on a last minute "emergency" episode about the Palestinian solidarity protests at Colu…

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Charlie Peacock & Andi Ashworth 58:40

4M ago58:40

58:40

Ever wonder if much of what you do even matters? Hear from Charlie Peacock and Andi Ashworth. Both are authors of a new book, Why Everything That Doesn't Matter, Matters So Much: The Way of Love in a World of Hurt. Dr. Ashley considers this the book best of the year. Find hope, encouragement, and wisdom in this conversation, which explores success …

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[Preview] Veggies, Derechos, & Steel 8:05

4M ago8:05

8:05

THIS IS A PREVIEW. IF YOU WANT TO LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE, CHECK OUT FRUITLESS ON PATREON HERE: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=11922141 EPISODE ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/posts/veggies-derechos-103210759 Chris Barker and Josiah talk about "environmental history." We talk a bit about Guns, Germs, and Steel by Jared Diamond, the ecology o…

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[Preview] People Who Eat Magrudergrind (MX #1) 10:33

4M ago10:33

10:33

THIS IS A PREVIEW. IF YOU WANT TO LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE, CHECK OUT FRUITLESS ON PATREON HERE: https://www.patreon.com/posts/people-who-eat-1-103024783 EPISODE ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/posts/101162953 This is a part of a new monthly series on Fruitless called the Music Exchange (MX), featuring Josh Christianson. Every month, Josh and…

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Drawing Dinosaurs (feat. Tyler Stone) 2:03:33

4M ago2:03:33

2:03:33

Tyler Stone (@TylerStoneArt) joins Josiah to discuss his work as a freelance paleoartist. Paleoart (scientific illustration of prehistoric life) is a field with an interesting relationship between art and hard sciences. They discuss this relationship and the nitty gritty of the business side of paleoart, before delving into the challenges of being …

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Shared Dreams (feat. Wes Klingele) 1:21:44

4M ago1:21:44

1:21:44

Wesley Klingele (@MannnMiami) joins Josiah to discuss his new short film, Somnium, and the artistic themes he finds compelling. They talk about dreams, coming of age in your 20s, how religion and spirituality intersects with film, slow cinema vs. montage, and Wes' connection to the Pacific Northwest. Special thanks to Phil Cozzi for providing the m…

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100: Celebrating the 100th Episode 1:59:47

4M ago1:59:47

1:59:47

To celebrate the GMP's 100th episode, Dave hand picks some of his favorite tracks from the 7-year history of the show. This podcast has featured over 1,000 songs - so picking 21 favorites of those was NOT easy. Also listen for a special "Episode 100 only" listener contest. --- TRACK LIST FOR EP.100 --- Take My Hand - Russ Mohr (ft. We Are Root Mod)…

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Ramp Hollow (Bookclub #4) 2:44:05

5M ago2:44:05

2:44:05

This is the fourth installment of the Fruitless Bookclub, a show-within-a-show, featuring Chris Barker and Jake the Lawyer, where we read all those nonfiction books we've been meaning to read. Today's episode is about Ramp Hollow: The Ordeal of Appalachia by Steven Stoll. We talk peasants. We talk agrarians. We talk about peasants and agrarians get…

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67: Gileah Taylor, Riki Michele, LOVKN 45:52

4M ago45:52

45:52

We have more ways for you to move from being a fan to being a good patron of the music you love - including a rundown of several current crowdfunding campaigns. Garret also has a one-on-one interview with indie singer-songwriter LOVKN. --- SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN --- * Gileah Taylor - Slow Parade * https://gileahtaylor.bandcamp.com/album/slow-parade-2 -…

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The Forgotten Forefather: George MacDonald's Legacy 38:21

5M ago38:21

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Though mentioned by C.S. Lewis many times, George MacDonald is an often-overlooked piece of fantasy and Christian literature history. Who was this Scotsman whose book "Phantastes" was the baptism of Lewis' imagination? And why did J.R.R. Tolkien look at it with such a critical eye? And how do you even pronounce that title? This is a public episode.…

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58: Charlie Peacock + Andi Ashworth 1:14:56

5M ago1:14:56

1:14:56

S07 E07: It's our first ever multicast shared interview with the 'Between You & Me' podcast with Jessica Morris. Together we interview husband-wife purveyors good Charlie Peacock and Andi Ashworth. --- CREDITS --- Host/Producer - Dave Trout Jessica's 'Between You & Me' podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/between-you-me-podcast/id1440975…

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Remember 90s Worship Music? (Guest: Chad Gentry of Nineties Worship Night) 1:01:21

5M ago1:01:21

1:01:21

You still remember the motions to "waves of Mercy, waves of grace...", don't you? You aren't alone. Join Dr. Ashley and special guest Chad Gentry of Nineties Worship Night. Together, we will remember some of these best worship tunes of the 90s, learn the story behind them, and know how Nineties Worship Night is bringing these gems back to the world…

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Kaufman for Lent 1:25:30

5M ago1:25:30

1:25:30

Alien aka Stewie Griffin DJ joins Josiah to discuss Synecdoche, New York and whether or not life is worth living. Happy Good Friday! Follow today's guest on Bluesky @stewiegriffindj.bsky.social Become a Fruitless Patron here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=11922141 Check out Fruitless on YouTube Find more of Josiah’s work here: https://linktr.ee/jo…

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On Faith and Writing (with R.C. Lloyd) 40:38

5M ago40:38

40:38

R.C. Lloyd, author of Chronic Defiance (and many more unpublished works!) joins the podcast again to talk about faith, the impact it has on writing, and her thoughts on the beauty of reading. Check it out, as well as her book, which you can by here: https://www.amazon.com/Chronic-Defiance-R-C-Lloyd/dp/B0CNWZJ89R If you'd like to support her directl…

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[Preview] Hogcast 9:26

5M ago9:26

9:26

THIS IS A PREVIEW. IF YOU WANT TO LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE, CHECK OUT FRUITLESS ON PATREON HERE: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=11922141 EPISODE ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/posts/101162953 Josiah catches up with his brother, Caleb aka The Bog Hog. We talk about what we've been watching and listening to, and get a little into the history o…

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[Preview] Ukraine Revisited 8:11

5M ago8:11

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THIS IS A PREVIEW. IF YOU WANT TO LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE, CHECK OUT FRUITLESS ON PATREON HERE: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=11922141 EPISODE ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/posts/101034575 Chris Barker returns to talk to Josiah about the war in Ukraine, reflect on the episode they did about the conflict in 2022, see what ways their views …

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A Hollywood in Our Backyard (feat. Will Sloan) 1:11:03

5M ago1:11:03

1:11:03

Josiah is joined by Will Sloan (@WillSloanEsq, Important Cinema Club, Michael & Us) to discuss Motern Media and the artistic philosophy of Matt Farley and Charles Roxburgh. Follow today’s guest on Twitter. Check out the Important Cinema Club and Michael & Us Become a Fruitless Patron here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=11922141 Check out Fruitless…

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99: Matt Wheeler Co-Hosts 1:06:00

5M ago1:06:00

1:06:00

Pennsylvania-based singer-songwriter Matt Wheeler joins us as our guest co-host and he gets to pick out all the music. --- TRACK LIST FOR EP.99 --- 1934 - Matt Wheeler Keeper - Jonathan Ogden Is There Room Enough For Me - Zane Vickery Wearing Love - Joy Ike Orchestrated Love Song - Burlap To Cashmere Grateful - Morgan Harper Nichols Total Praise - …

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Guts, Gore, and the Glory of God 36:48

5M ago36:48

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Scribe and Violet sit down and talk about what it means to be a Christian who writes darker themes. How should we approach it? How far should we go? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit scribeofworlds.substack.comBy E. M. Southwick

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57: Andrew Greer 1:17:26

5M ago1:17:26

1:17:26

S07 E06: It's a true honor to talk to an artist that has stood in UTR's corner from our earliest days (when we were "Under The Radar"). Andrew Greer has developed into a creative powerhouse - songwriter, producer, author, TV host, journalist, artist manager, filmmaker, and podcaster. We touch on it ALL in this extended interview, primarily focused …

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