From touring in the group 4Him to working as a worship pastor to leading a radio show, I've had the opportunity to be a part of the Christian Music industry for the last four decades. I'm Andy Chrisman and I've had the unique opportunity to tour with, record with, and become friends with just about everyone within the Christian Music industry. I think this makes me the perfect person to tell their stories. Welcome to 1 Degree of Andy!
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Blue and White Brothers is a podcast about all things Penn State football hosted by Tom and Andy Gathman: two brothers with two takes about one team. Tom Gathman, better known as “The Real Hiking Viking,” spends much of his time on trail and off grid living life to the full. Andy Gathman is the pastor of a small rural church and spends most of his time spreading the good news. We are as different as brothers can be with one exception: a passion for Penn State football. We bring our love of t ...
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We are an international family of churches working together to see thousands of lives transformed through hundreds of churches in tens of nations. Here you'll find audio from various Commission events.
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Andy & Mark - Song stories (and lots of other stuff) PART 1
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When Mark and I sit down together I never know where things are going to go! My goal was to get as many stories behind the hit songs he's written as I could, but of course we mostly ended up laughing and chasing rabbits as we took a look back on our careers. And we talked so much I was able to get two episodes full of content! Stay tuned for PART 2…
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Billy Sprague is one of the most important artists and writers of the golden era of CCM! I first met Billy at one of his famous "golden scoop" ice cream parties in Nashville in the early 90s, and I've been a big fan of his music and his books for as long as I can remember. I'm excited to reconnect with Billy and share a bit of his amazing journey w…
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Andy Ivey - 4HIM's first A&R Director
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You cannot tell the story of 4HIM without Andy Ivey! Andy was our first A&R director at Benson and was instrumental in helping us put together our first 4 albums, and in the process became a lifelong friend. If you like "behind the scenes" music industry talk you're gonna love this episode! Support the show andychrisman.net…
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One of the most successful songwriters in modern country music is a veteran of CCM. Brian White and I go way back, in fact it's hard to find a picture of me in the early 90s without Brian somewhere in the background! From his days as the leader of Brian White and Justice to being a hit song writing machine Brian is a fixture in the Nashville music …
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Conversations like this are why I started this podcast! I consider Gary Chapman to be one of the founding fathers of modern christian music, and I'm honored to call him my friend. His ability to tell a story that keeps you leaned in and wide eyed is one of his greatest gifts, so get ready! From his career as a songwriter, performer, talk show host,…
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LC24 Seminars - Day 3 // Sending Like Jesus - Adam Watson, David & Karen Priest
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LC24 Seminars - Day 3 // Sending Like Jesus - Adam Watson, David & Karen Priest by CommissionBy Commission
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LC24 Seminars - Day 3 // Prophesying Like Jesus - Ian Hodgson and Team
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LC24 Seminars - Day 3 // Prophesying Like Jesus - Ian Hodgson and Team by CommissionBy Commission
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LC24 Seminars - Day 3 // Leading Like Jesus: Let Me Put the Kettle On - Babs Isaac
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LC24 Seminars - Day 3 // Leading Like Jesus: Let Me Put the Kettle On - Babs Isaac by CommissionBy Commission
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LC24 Seminars - Day 3 // How We Balance Leadership & Family Life - Mark & Beverley Landreth-Smith
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LC24 Seminars - Day 3 // How We Balance Leadership & Family Life - Mark & Beverley Landreth-Smith by CommissionBy Commission
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LC24 Seminars - Day 3 // Flourishing in Teams: How Narcissism and Ego Can Hinder Us - Andy Le-Roux
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LC24 Seminars - Day 3 // Flourishing in Teams: How Narcissism and Ego Can Hinder Us - Andy Le-Roux by CommissionBy Commission
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LC24 Seminars - Day 3 // Eldership and the Workplace - Simpson Charlton & Joe Leach
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LC24 Seminars - Day 3 // Eldership and the Workplace - Simpson Charlton & Joe Leach by CommissionBy Commission
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LC24 Seminars - Day 2 // Running a STEPS Course in Your Local Church - Lars Due-Christensen
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LC24 Seminars - Day 2 // The Essentials of Biblical Pastoring (part 2) - John Groves
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LC24 Seminars - Day 2 // The Essentials of Biblical Pastoring (part 2) - John Groves by CommissionBy Commission
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LC24 Seminars - Day 2 // Encouraging the Prophetic Gift in Church and on Mission - Russ White
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LC24 Seminars - Day 2 // Encouraging the Prophetic Gift in Church and on Mission - Russ White by CommissionBy Commission
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LC24 Seminars - Day 2 // As I Imitate Christ: A Heart Like Paul - Tim Francis
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LC24 Seminars - Day 2 // A Leadership Journey from the Military to Full-Time Ministry - Adam North
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LC24 Seminars - Day 2 // A Leadership Journey from the Military to Full-Time Ministry - Adam North by CommissionBy Commission
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LC24 Seminars - Day 1 // The Essentials of Biblical Pastoring (part 1) - John Groves
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LC24 Seminars - Day 1 // The Essentials of Biblical Pastoring (part 1) - John Groves by CommissionBy Commission
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LC24 Seminars - Day 1 // Living Like Lydia - Becky Peacock
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LC24 Seminars - Day 1 // Living Like Lydia - Becky Peacock by CommissionBy Commission
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LC24 Seminars - Day 1 // Grace to Get the Job Done - Darren Forsdyke
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LC24 Seminars - Day 1 // Grace to Get the Job Done - Darren Forsdyke by CommissionBy Commission
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It's episode #50 and who better to have on than one of the most distinctive voices and the leader of one of the most significant bands in CCM history! And he's also one of the nicest guys you'll ever meet! Mac Powell joins me to share his journey through the music industry and how God continues to keep dropping opportunities in his path. Support th…
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I've had the joy of touring with some talented people in my career, and that includes my friend Tim Hawkins. He's not just a comedian, but a musician and a preacher of the gospel! Get ready to laugh and be inspired by one of the comedy greats - Tim Hawkins Support the show andychrisman.netBy Andy Chrisman
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I cannot tell the story of my Christian music career without Geron Davis! His songs "Holy Ground" and "Holy of Holies" were the first big songs I sang as a young artist, and I'm glad I've had the privilege to call him my friend for nearly 40 years. Geron's songs of worship and the gospel life have been recorded by countless christian and secular ar…
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Rick Cua is one of the greatest musicians and frontmen in the history of CCM! From his early days in the secular band The Outlaws to deciding he wanted to share Jesus with as many people as possible through his music, I know you’re going to love getting to know this true Christian music trailblazer. Support the show andychrisman.net…
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Geoff Moore is one of the best people I've ever had the chance to get to know and I'm glad I could snag him for a sit down to talk about his career. From the early days of touring in a cargo van, to his band becoming a mainstay on Christian radio and writing hits with Steven Curtis Chapman, Geoff's life has been a great adventure! And what's he's d…
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I could describe John as an authority on the history of Christian music. Getting his start in Southern California during the Jesus movement and infancy of Christian music, John was a constant figure throughout the golden era of the industry as the founder and editor of CCM Magazine. And that magazine was where so many of us were introduced to Chris…
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Ask Andy Anything! - with Michael Neale
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A bunch of you posted on our Facebook page questions you'd like answered about the touring life, how we made our albums, etc. My friend Michael Neale hops on this episode to moderate and keep me from rambling! Support the show andychrisman.netBy Andy Chrisman
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She's one of the great comedians of all time, and she happens to be a sister in Christ and a long time friend. I toured with Chonda back in the early 2000s and she has been one of my favorite people ever since! Get ready for an hour of laughs and "wow!" moments as the best selling comedian of ALL TIME shares her amazing story. I hope you're ready f…
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It’s the story you’ve heard so many times before - a singer/songwriter has a dream, they pack up their car and drive to Nashville, they get a job waiting tables and then - BAM - a record deal, a major tour, number 1 songs and Dove awards. And that’s the story of Mark Schultz….sort of. In my opinion Mark is one of the most engaging artists of the ea…
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That's a Wrap: Peach Bowl Recap & Season Finale
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In their final installment of the year, Tom & Andy look back at the college football bowl season as well as Penn State's first ever appearance in Peach Bowl. They unpack the team's lackluster performance and take a peek at what lies ahead next year, with all its uncertainties and possibilities.By Penn State Football by Tom & Andy Gathman
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Join me for my first episode of 2024 as I spend time with Stu G - one of the most influential songwriters and guitar players in CCM history! From his humble beginnings growing up in the UK, to his groundbreaking career in the band Delirious?, to having even more influence on the modern worship scene with One Sonic Society, Stu's journey is one for …
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Tom & Andy do a deep dive on Ole Miss, Penn State's opponent in the upcoming Peach Bowl. Plus a special bowl season By the Numbers with Joel Bettner.By Penn State Football by Tom & Andy Gathman
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Close, but No Cigar: Season in Review
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Tom & Andy take a look back at the 2023 regular season, highlighting all the highs and lows, the achievements and near misses, along with the key players and interesting statistics. Plus, a look at Tom Allen, our new DC who is set to replace the departed Manny Diaz, and a preview of the upcoming bowl slate.…
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Has there been a more successful artist in CCM history than Wayne Kirkpatrick? The easy answer is "NO!" Whether it's writing hit songs for Amy Grant, MWS, Eric Clapton or producing albums for Susan Ashton or Little Big Town just to name a few, to writing hit Broadway shows - Wayne's career has been as widely varied as it has been wildly successful.…
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Get ready to join me and Kirk Sullivan - one of the 4HIM guys and someone I toured with for 20 years. And boy do we have stories! Of course we'll only get to a handful of the crazy things we've experienced together so maybe this is just the first hour of many as I do my best to archive as many of these stories as possible. Support the show andychri…
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Just Peachy: OC Hire, CFP Madness, & Peach Bowl Preview
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Tom & Andy recap a momentous week of news for Penn State and the college football world. They unpack the hire of Andy Kotelnicki as Penn State's new Offensive Coordinator, review the championship week games, rant about the playoff seeding, and discuss Penn State's Peach Bowl bid vs. Ole Miss.By Penn State Football by Tom & Andy Gathman
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If you're a "first call" studio musician it means that you are the best of the best. As a trio Melodie Tunney, Bonnie Keen and Marty McCall had a successful studio career singing bgv's and jingles, but when they "accidentally" recorded a hit song they had a choice to make - do they keep their day jobs as studio singers or take their talents on the …
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Regular Season Wrap & Championship Week Preview
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Tom & Andy dig into the mailbag and respond to listener questions about the gap between PSU and the rest of the Big 10, how we should feel about the team compared to other 2-loss teams, and what podcasts they'll be listing to during the offseason. Plus, a modified by the numbers and a preview of championship week games.…
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Offensive Explosion: Michigan State Recap
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Tom & Andy discuss the final game of the regular season, a 42-0 drubbing of the Michigan State Spartans, and wonder where that version of the offense has been all season?!?! Plus they recap all the exiting rivalry week action.By Penn State Football by Tom & Andy Gathman
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One of the great voices in the history of Christian music belongs to Jamie Rowe, who made his name as the leader singer of the rock band Guardian. These conversations with artists who weren’t normally heard on the biggest Christina radio stations but yet had a loyal following fascinate me, because they tell a story that’s similar yet wildly differe…
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This seminar will explore how to turn love into action and join in with God’s mission right where we are, in our churches and surrounding communities.By Commission
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God made us each unique. We have our own personalities, skills and passions, and God has a purpose for each of our lives. This talk will be looking at how the things that YOU are passionate about can be used by God to fulfil HIS purposes, both in you and through you, when you are ALL IN for HimBy Commission
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By being all in for Jesus, we declare with our lives that He is worth it, no matter the cost. We will consider what it means to die to self and live for Christ, hear testimony about surrendering to the Lord, and prayerfully consider parts of our own lives that God may be asking us to change to be all in for Jesus.Click the link below for the semina…
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Panel Discussion by CommissionBy Commission
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John Groves & Mark Landreth-Smith - Hearing God’s Voice
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Does God speak to us personally? If so, how? What part does prophecy play in this? John will address these questions and open up the subject of guidance.By Commission
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Guy & Heather Miller - Calling a Joseph Generation to an All In Dream
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Guy and Heather lead Commission alongside Vinu and Julie Paul. They are based at Westminster Chapel in London. Joseph is one of our Old Testament hero’s whose journey to feed the world is marked by rejection, attack and betrayal yet all the way through his story, Joseph was ‘all in’ for God. We want at CST, to call a Joseph generation to dream big …
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Andy McCullough - Reaching the Unreached
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30% of the world's population live in unreached spaces - they will probably never hear about Jesus. Come and hear stories and meet people who are church planting among unreached people, and find out how to get involved.By Commission
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Thanksgiving Leftovers: Michigan State Look-Ahead
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Tom & Andy look forward to post-Thanksgiving football, previewing Penn State's final opponent, the sputtering Spartans of Michigan State. Will they finish strong for another 10-win season and possible New Year's Six bowl? They also open the Mailbag and go By the Numbers for the last time in the regular season.…
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Tom & Andy dissect the 27-6 win against Rutgers, which saw backup QB Beau Pribula replace an injured Drew Allar early in the third quarter. And heading into the Thanksgiving holiday, the boys conclude with some thoughts about what they are grateful for with this Penn State football program.By Penn State Football by Tom & Andy Gathman
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Well look who dropped by the 1 Degree podcast - my first employer in Christian music, the one and only Roger Breland! I hit the road with TRUTH in 1987 and by 1990 I had made lifelong friends, developed a skillset that would define my career and met 3 other guys whom you might know... There's no one I've ever met like Roger - a true entertainment p…
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Tom & Andy open up the mailbag to talk more about Penn State's future in the wake of the Michigan loss and Mike Yurcich's firing. Then they talk about how to avoid a letdown against a feisty Rutgers team. Plus, "By the Numbers" with Joel Bettner.By Penn State Football by Tom & Andy Gathman
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