Mike, Jeff, and Jason from Tenth Avenue North share what inspired them to record each song on "Decade The Halls: Vol 1" in the style of a different decade, how a prosthetic leg keeps showing up at their Christmas party, the weird gift Mike's mom would request, what present Jason regrets giving his kid, and the Christmas song they felt they had to r…

Mark Hall from Casting Crowns shares the Christmas tradition that helps his family remain focused on the reason for the season, why his most memorable Christmas isn't from his childhood, where he used to put gifts from his grandmother, and what song on "It's Finally Christmas" was inspired by tough conversations with those in his youth group. "More…

Matthew West shares why this album has more of his story, the struggle of becoming a professional christian, the most hilarious story he's received since he began collecting them, who responds when you send him an email, why he was suspended from his fantasy football league, and what it means for him to be "All In." "More Than The Music" is a podca…

Brandon Heath shares the strange reason he started playing guitar, why a Facebook post led to a tough conversation with his mom, how he reconciled with his father before he passed away, what he recently became the first ever in music to accomplish, and the song on "Faith, Hope, Love, Repeat" that was written for his daughter who hasn't been born ye…

Kristene DiMarco from Bethel Music shares why she was surprised the first time she was asked to lead worship in church, how smashing a pumpkin helped her overcome anxiety, the weird thing she once found in a roommate's refrigerator, what song on "Starlight" was inspired by "The Chronicles of Narnia," and what led to the theme of her solo album, "Wh…

Lecrae shares why he started 116 in college and later Reach Records, how a near fatal car accident changed his perspective of God, why he believes, now more than ever, his music is bringing hope to a dark world, how he's changing the definition of "Christian" music, and why 2016 was the worst year of his life but led to the songs on "All Things Wor…

Mac Powell from Third Day shares how the recording process for "Revival" was completely different from any album they've ever made, why the band has taken a break from touring, what he thinks about his daughter pursuing music as a career, the weird and hilarious thing he's afraid of, and why he feels this album is the one Third Day fans have been w…

JD and Taya from Hillsong UNITED share why they went to Bali to record, what song on "Wonder" was inspired by one of their kids wanting to be Batman, why they refuse to compare this album to any of their previous ones, how a trip to the Middle East changed their perspective, what song was affected by a disagreement on the final day of recording, an…

Jodi and Chris from Love and the Outcome share the crazy story of how they met and fell in love, why they sold everything and lived out of their car, how they manage having their entire family on the road, the reason they ripped up their to-do list and started a miracle list, and why their album, "These Are The Days," represents a new season in the…

Plumb shares how she started as a backup singer for Amy Grant, what caused friction with her label after her second album, how a letter from a fan changed her attitude about her career, why spaghetti from her neighbor encouraged her during a separation, the struggles she still faces after reconciling her marriage, and what new song was formed after…

David Dunn shares the hilarious reason he started playing guitar, the challenges and advantages to growing up in a big family, why a trip to Africa was the best and worst decision he's ever made, what he's learning about marriage before he gets married that's making him a little nervous, and the family tragedy that inspired many of the songs on "Ye…

Zach Williams shares how he grew up in Arkansas and dreamed of being in the NBA, why he lost a Division 1 basketball scholarship, how he found a love for music after breaking his ankle, what song he heard on the radio while touring Spain with a rock-n-roll band that forever changed his life, why playing a concert at his old high school represents r…

Ben Calhoun from Citizen Way shares how the band began in college, the role WAY-FM played in their name, why he wore a fanny pack on the first date with his wife, how his family overcame a miscarriage that was nearly fatal, the song that left him in tears as he wrote it, how he got lost while running and used an abandoned bike to get back, and why …

Mandisa shares why she gave up the flute for singing, how she went from a background singer to American Idol, how losing her friend made her angry at God, fall into a deep three-year depression, and have suicidal thoughts, why a bunch of sticky notes on her car caused an intervention, and what song on "Out Of The Dark" was inspired by a phone call …

Colton Dixon and his wife, Annie, share how they met when Colton was on American Idol, the differences they've learned about each other in their first year of marriage, how a prank that Annie was in on almost ruined on of his concerts, the purpose of THE MIND, THE BODY, and THE SPIRIT on "Identity," and how one of the most hopeful songs on the albu…

Mikey Howard and Cliff Williams from 7eventh Time Down share how they've known each other since middle school, what they did for fun in their small town, why they still record in the basement where they first started playing music together, Mikey's sneaker obsession, why they love it when kids get the words wrong to "God Is On The Move," and what s…

Kristian Stanfill, Melodie Malone, and Brett Younker from Passion share how they began singing in church musicals and youth group, the song they only sang in their car but later in front of 55,000 people, what it's like when a worship song doesn't go over so well in church, plus the challenges and rewards of recording "Worthy Of Your Name" live at …

Ryan Stevenson shares what it was like growing up in a small town, how his youth pastor bought him his first guitar, how being a paramedic prepared him for his music career now, why responding to a lightning strike victim changed his life, why he gets emotional when talking about TobyMac, how this album is a fresh start, and why "Eye of the Storm" …

Bart, Barry, Mike, Robby, and Nathan from MercyMe share what song began as a bad day for Bart, why they recorded an entire song in one day, what made them feel like kids while making the album, how the first song Mike and Bart ever wrote together was for a school project, and why they decided to call the album "Lifer" after already settling on a di…

Hollyn shares how she began singing in church as a kid, why Southern Gospel was her favorite music, being on American Idol, how a security guard encouraged her after she was eliminated, the strange circumstances that led to meeting TobyMac and him becoming her mentor, and why the songs on "One-Way Conversations" are so honest and vulnerable. "More …

Mike Weaver from Big Daddy Weave shares how the band met at the University of Mobile, how the name was originally a joke, why the tragedies of 9/11 and Hurricane Ivan brought good to Mike's life, why the band almost broke up, what kept them together and has changed every concert, how Mike's brother and bassist, Jay, is recovering after losing his f…

Aaron Shust shares why it took a random stranger for him to get into college, how his church sang "My Savior My God" for a year and a half before the chorus was written, the challenges of recording a live album, how is son, who was only given a 1% chance to live, was miraculously healed, and why many of his most popular songs are slightly different…

Crowder shares why the movie "Rocky" inspired him to pursue music, how he convinced his dad that Queen was a Christian band as a kid, what led him to help start a church in college, why he moved to Atlanta after David Crowder Band ended, why he believes music is really about community, his strange obsession with Chef Boyardee, and what song on "Ame…

Dave Frey and Ben McDonald from Sidewalk Prophets share how they met in college, their reaction to winning a recording session at Bill Gaither's studio, how Dave was almost pushed off the stage by Mark Stuart from Audio Adrenaline, why Ben is no longer performing with the band, how they found their new drummer on YouTube, and what song on "Somethin…

Brooke Ligertwood and Ben Fielding from Hillsong Worship share how they joined the biggest worship band in the world, the strenuous process that every song goes through before it's ever sung, how they maintain community with Hillsong being a global church, what it was like collaborating with so many songwriters and musicians around the world for "L…

Hannah Kerr shares how she started singing in church at a young age, why moving to Nashville was challenging, her embarrassing nicknames, what it's like having her brother in the band, how she balances full-time college and touring, the way she's overcoming the fear and doubt of being a new artist, and how Mark Hall of Casting Crowns has impacted h…

Matt Maher shares how he began his career playing piano in a hotel in Newfoundland, how balancing family and career is all about seasons, how many of his songs are inspired by old quotes, what God was speaking over him as he received treatment for Hepatitis C, the reason he always plays video games after shows, and why one of the biggest songs on "…

Danny Gokey returns to share why he was so nervous about making a new album, why he bought a bed-n-breakfast, what his son said during prayer time that was hilarious and adorable, why he's back on TV regularly, if, unlike before, his wife approves of all the songs, how a reunion on American Idol led to one of his favorite songs, and why "Rise" is a…

Mike, Jason, and Jeff of Tenth Avenue North share how the band started in college, what the first concert was like, how a near fatal car accident inspired Mike to pursue music, why the band was named Tenth Avenue North even though Mike was so passionate about other band names, and how one song on "Followers" was inspired by a relative's battle with…

Lauren Daigle shares what Christmas was like growing up in Louisiana, how she felt about a Christmas song being her big breakthrough, the meaning behind #DontWakeTheBaby, why a radio in her laundry room is so special to her, what gift she received as kid that was kind of prophetic, and why she was so passionate and nervous about making "Behold: A C…

Dave Frey from Sidewalk Prophets shares how he was able stay up all night on Christmas Eve without getting in trouble, how a "sparrow of destruction" almost ruined Christmas, the special gift he used to give his grandparents every year, the "dumb idea" that turned into an amazing song, how he was able to redeem a gift his brother received over a de…

Matthew West shares what Christmas was like as a pastor's kid, the song he had to sing every year at his dad's church, how having kids changed his perspective of Christmas, why he's so difficult to buy for, the daddy-daughter date that has become a new Christmas tradition, why he makes his kids wait before tearing into their gifts on Christmas morn…

TobyMac shares how he was Michael Tait's sound man before DC Talk, what it was like to step out as a solo artist, how he feels about fan reaction to the Jesus Freak Cruise, why some producers have cried while recording with him, how caring for his dad gave him a new perspective of God's love, why he so passionate about mentoring young Christian art…

Jason Roy from Building 429 shares how he mended the relationship with his father after drug abuse broke up their family, why the band couldn't play in church when they first began, how a strange injury led to Jessie joining the band, if he ever listened to the demo I gave him 10 years ago of my very first band, why the past two years have been dif…

Chris Tomlin shares how he learned to play guitar to Willie Nelson songs as a kid, the first worship song he wrote at 14, how he nearly had a career as a stand-up comedian, the unique way that he used to record new song ideas, the song that his wife introduced to him that became one of the biggest he's ever recorded, and how one of his favorite son…

Britt Nicole shares why it's been nearly 4 years since her last album, all of the major changes in her life recently, how she overcame bullying as kid and the song it inspired, why she gave up a college scholarship three weeks before classes began, the gift from a fan that she cherishes, why all of her songs aren't necessarily about God, and why sh…

Josh, Matt, Dan, and Jordan from The Afters share how the band began because Josh and Matt sang drink orders at Starbucks, the many band names they used before The Afters, the role MercyMe played in the band's success, how Dan and Jordan write songs for Disney movies, the way a severe car accident changed Josh's outlook on life, the strange similar…

Darren from We Are Messengers shares how he grew up in Ireland but loved Johnny Cash and Willie Nelson, how he went from being in a screamo band to leading worship, the way his wife led him to Jesus, what phrases you need to know if you go to Ireland, how someone hanging up on him inspired one of his favorite songs on the album, and why a song he w…

Jason Gray shares how he grew up traveling with his mom's bar band, how he heard God speak to him through a Simon & Garfunkel song, the role music played in his life as he struggled with a speech handicap, why he loves coloring books and reading, and how the songs on "Where The Light Gets In" are helping him heal after a divorce. "More Than The Mus…

Steven Curtis Chapman shares how he grew up learning to play guitar from his dad, got his start playing at an amusement park in Nashville, the role worship music had in his life when he lost his daughter in a tragic accident, what he still hopes to accomplish after a 30 year music career, what he told his sons when they wanted to start Colony House…

Chad, Mike, Don, Ariel, and Jon from Unspoken share how Chad struggled with drug addiction, why a trip to Dominican Republic helped him find sobriety, the way Chad entered a singing competition without knowing it and that led him to meet Mike, why Ariel was labeled the rebellious preacher's kid, the impressive skill Don has that helped him get in t…

Joel Houston and Taya Smith from Hillsong UNITED share the incredible places in Israel where they recorded "Of Dirt and Grace (Live From The Land)," how the landscape changed the sound of the songs, what song was so personal that Taya had trouble singing it, the song that helped a young girl with night terrors, the embarrassing moment Taya experien…

Joel Houston and Taya Smith from Hillsong UNITED share how they began as a youth group band at Hillsong Church, the crazy circumstances that led to Taya joining the band and singing "Oceans," why Joel felt he had to move to New York to pastor Hillsong New York, the impact of celebrities singing their songs and attending Hillsong Church, and who cam…

Jordan Feliz shares how he went from a metal band to a worship leader to a pop artist, what God taught him on his family's move from California to Nashville, the odd jobs he worked while recording his album, his reaction to winning a brand new car, the incredible story of how he met his wife while on vacation in Phoenix, and how many of the songs o…

Mac Powell from Third Day shares how the band began in high school, who he met that made him act like a fan-girl, why his family doesn't come on the road with them, why "Lead Us Back: Songs Of Worship" had to be a worship album, how "Soul On Fire" even wasn't going to be on the album, the importance of getting involved in music at church, how they …

Bear Rinehart, Bo Rinehart, Seth Bolt, and Josh Lovelace from NEEDTOBREATHE share how they went from playing in their garage to touring with Taylor Swift, what it was like growing up as preacher's kids, how they wrecked the church van, how a fight between Bear and Bo sent one of them to the hospital and almost ended the band, why one of their bigge…

Jon Foreman from Switchfoot shares what it was like to be in a Led Zeppelin cover band and worship band as a teenager, how being a preachers kid shaped their music, how the band handles protesters at their concerts, why they may never "fit in" as a band, how a dark season inspired hopeful songs on the album, why you won't see any pictures of his fa…

Natalie Grant shares how she overcame losing her first two record deals, what it's like writing and recording with her husband, Bernie Herms, how her family's 30 second dance parties help relieve stress, what she learned about trust while her daughter was in ICU, how being silent for a month after vocal surgery helped her find her true calling, why…

Mark and Melanie Hall along with Juan, Brian, Josh, and Chris from Casting Crowns share how "Thrive" is more than just a song and album title, how they handle a busy touring schedule and weekly ministry at their local churches, what it's like for Mark and Melanie (band manager) to work together, the pros and cons of parenting on the road, how Mark …

Blake, Dustin, and Allen from Finding Favour share how their South Georgia roots shaped them as a band, how "Cast My Cares" brought comfort to Dustin and his wife after their newborn son passed away, the difficulties of balancing touring and family time, the importance of the local church, having joint social media accounts, always checking in at r…