Join the team behind Praise.com on The Praisecast as we discuss things that shape and influence the culture in which we live through the lens of praise and worship. Along the way there will be interviews with artists, actors, and leaders, as well as a thoughtful and sometimes humorous look at the world around us.
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Emerging contemporary Christian musical artist Cade Thompson joins us to share the importance of remembering all the wonderful things God has done for us and that through life’s beautiful mystery the best is yet to come. The Praisecast team discusses a few ways to ensure your well of creativity never runs dry in this world of quarantine we are livi…
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Six-time Grammy winner Amy Grant joins us to share her thoughtful reflections about the album that defined a turning point in her legendary career, the health scare that led to her highly invasive surgery, and the importance of mentoring the next generation of Christian musical artists. The Praisecast team discusses five ways to praise ourselves ou…
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Rising contemporary Christian singer/songwriter Ellie Holcomb joins us to share how a recent trip to the Grand Canyon inspired her to scrap songs for a new album and record an entirely different record, one that is an affirmation of God’s promises brought to life. The Praisecast team discusses a few things that are beautiful about the Church, they …
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Eight-time Dove Award winning Mercy Me’s Bart Millard and Mike Scheuchzer join us to share how the coronavirus pandemic heavily influenced the recording of their latest album, “Inhale (Exhale)” and how it serves as a potent reminder that Jesus is still in control. The Praisecast team discusses the terrifying truth about bad habits and how to make t…
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Former Tenth Avenue North frontman Mike Donehey joins us to share valuable lessons that God has taught him during his 20 year tenure with the three-time Dove Award-winning band. He also fills us in on what he has been up to during the pandemic and shares a few of his greatest songwriter influences. The Praisecast team discuss what to do when God sa…
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Grammy and Emmy Award-winning entertainer Harry Connick Jr. joins us to share how he spent the last year recording a new Gospel album all by himself as a result of the COVID-19 lockdown. Beyond playing multiple instruments and singing every note, it is his desire that listeners will find a sense of comfort from these time-tested hymns of hope and r…
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Author, journalist, and Christian entertainer Jeannie Ortega-Law joins us to discuss her new book, “What is Happening to Me?”, how to guard your heart and mind from evil, and how to find the love of God and His purpose for your life. The Praisecast team takes inventory of some of the quirkier developments during the coronavirus pandemic, they sift …
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In a very special episode, the Praisecast team remembers and pays tribute to former co-host Hannah Goodwyn. After a 13 month long battle, Hannah lost her fight with cancer on March 5th. While Hannah has departed this earth, she will certainly be remembered as a dear colleague and friend. We honor Hannah for what she meant to The Praisecast as an or…
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Author Ryan Casey Waller on ‘Anxiety, Depression, and Other Things We Don’t Want to Talk About' (Ep. 63)
Author, therapist, and ordained minister Ryan Casey Waller joins us to offer guidance and companionship to Christians who have who have experienced mental illness or love someone who has. He also believes a conversation is long overdue in the Church and the wider culture on how to best come alongside those who suffer. The Praisecast team reviews a …
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Dove Award-nominated Christian recording artist Phil Joel joins us to talk about his latest solo album, the importance of ecological stewardship of what God has given us, and leaving listeners space to interpret faith-infused lyrics. The Praisecast team discusses important things to look for when dating a Christian, why the Five Love Languages quiz…
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Dove Award-winning Christian recording artist Jordan Feliz joins us to talk about his latest album, "Say It", why he decided to release it just a few days before Christmas, and how the thread of hope and heaven weaves itself throughout the recording’s 13 songs. The Praisecast team discusses how to effectively de-clutter your life in the new year, t…
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Grammy Award-winning Christian recording artist Rebecca St. James joins us to talk about her new podcast and why it is so important to weave elements of faith into it during these trying times we are living in. She also updates us on her new album and baby! The Praisecast team discusses how to overcome being easily offended by others from a faith-b…
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Director Justin Baldoni and screenwriter Laura Sobiech from the movie “Clouds” join us to discuss how God brought the project to fruition, the importance of recognizing that each cancer patient has their own story, and how Laura learned to give her son back over to God at the end of his life. The Praisecast team mulls over various ways to put Thank…
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Six-time Dove Award winner John Cooper joins us to discuss Skillet’s latest releases, “Victorious: The Aftermath”, graphic novel “Eden II”, living life in quarantine, and civil unrest in his own hometown. The Praisecast team digs into a very serious topic … the cult of comparison on social media, Chris provides insight on his recent COVID-19 test, …
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Millennial author/speaker Ben Courson joins us to discuss his latest book, “Flirting with Darkness”, and to offer some practical ways to build hope in your darkest hour of depression. The Praisecast team offers up a few suggestions on how to not go crazy working from home during the coronavirus pandemic, Bekah provides highlights from her first Cov…
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Author Chad Veach on Learning to Lead the Hardest Person You Will Ever be in Charge of … You! (Ep. 56)
Chad Veach, Pastor of Zoe Church in Los Angeles joins us to share some thought provoking leadership principles from his latest book, “Help! I Work with People”, including this tasty nugget … it is important to be unproductive at work once in a while. The Praisecast team explores a Texas megachurch pastor’s decision to step away due to the sin of pr…
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Grammy-nominated contemporary Christian singer/songwriter Cory Asbury joins us to share how his song “Reckless Love” changed his entire musical trajectory, the profound benefits of a sabbatical, and how his time away helped him develop an entirely new perspective on his relationship with God. The Praisecast team takes a look at the five friends you…
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Grammy-nominated contemporary Christian singer/songwriter Ryan Stvenson joins us to share about the deep facets of his life and experiences while allowing listeners to take a peek at the innermost corners of his heart and mind. The Praisecast team takes a look at 10 church phrases that really need to go away, they ponder the importance of naming a …
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Well-known activist/evangelist Christine Caine joins us to share about her new podcast Equip & Empower, her passion for reaching people with the Gospel message, and why it is important to make Scripture a focal point in everything we do. The Praisecast team discusses a new survey that indicates young white evangelicals are less likely to follow COV…
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Popular Comedian Michael Jr. joins us to share about his new movie Selfie-Dad, why people struggle so much with their self-worth, and how comedy and laughter play vital roles in leading a life of purpose. The Praisecast team discusses the critically important topic of racial reconciliation with Dr. Jennifer E. Jones, who specializes in black studie…
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Emerging contemporary Christian recording artist Jillian Edwards joins us share how our hunger for God is a blessing rather than a burden and how her EP, Meadow, is a place of peace and abundance. The Praisecast team discusses new trend that is causing single women to leave the Church, they provide updates on how churches are desperately trying to …
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On this milestone episode, legendary contemporary Christian music artist Steven Curtis Chapman joins us to discuss why unity is so important during the coronavirus pandemic, his latest song, “Together (We’ll Get Through This), and how this recording came together despite unprecedented obstacles. The Praisecast team celebrates their 50th podcast by …
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Known as Mr. Kari Jobe, up and coming praise and worship musical artist Cody Carnes joins us to share why God doesn’t always answer prayers the way you want Him to, how Johnny Cash has influenced his music, and why he won’t pick a favorite song from his new album. The Praisecast team wonders whether we should really go back to normal after the COVI…
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In the second Praisecast of the COVID-19 pandemic, American Idol alum Colton Dixon joins us to discuss moving from selfish to selfless as a means to honor God, how he felt called to pursue music full-time at the age of 13, and how ‘flipping the script’ can reveal miracles in our lives. The Praisecast team offers up a few positive, uplifting stories…
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On this very special edition of The Praisecast, five-time Dove Award winner Jeremy Camp joins us to discuss a new movie based on his life, his amazement that God is still using his song “I Still Believe” to minister to people all these years later, and his take on why bad things happen to good people. The Praisecast team offers up a few suggestions…
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Jerrad Lopes, pastor and founder of men’s ministry Dad Tired joins us to discuss equipping men to lead their family well and some fool proof ways to avoid stumbling their way through spiritual leadership. The Praisecast team takes a look at some “good news” stories from 2019 that will encourage and inspire you. They also share the Praisecast word o…
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Big Daddy Weave front man Mike Weaver joins us to share about several of the band’s new projects, what has kept them going for 21 years, and how they found joy in places that hurt the most. The Praisecast team takes a look at the recent shocking revelation involving Christian comedian John Crist and how people of faith should respond. They also exa…
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Singer/songwriter Jeremy Camp joins us to share how a near debilitating time in his life has led into a new season of creativity that includes a new album, “The Story is Not Over” and a forthcoming movie about his life called “I Still Believe”. The Praisecast team updates listeners on the latest “Kanye in the News” and they discuss the six friends …
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New York Times bestselling author and YouTube sensation Jefferson Bethke joins us to discuss why today’s accelerated hustle of life is killing us and he shares a few simple ways to slow down to find purpose and meaning in your daily pursuit. The Praisecast team also welcomes a new co-host, they chat about Kanye West’s decision to ditch popular musi…
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Harvest Christian Fellowship Senior Pastor Greg Laurie joins us to chat about the Man in Black’s larger than life presence across American culture and how his faith relates to the journey of everyday Christians. The Praisecast team discusses Lauren Daigle’s recent partnership with a prominent dating app and they try to figure out when to draw the l…
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Skillet front man John Cooper joins us to chat about the disparities he sees in today's Christian music scene and the album that he calls "the soundtrack to triumph". The Praisecast team welcomes a guest host with a rather 'fascinating' family tradition, they discuss the impact that Kanye West's new gospel album could have on popular culture, and t…
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Pastor, author, movie producer, and television personality Samuel Rodriguez joins us to chat about his new book, "You are Next", which uses the New Testament account of Jesus healing the paralytic man to show that it actually might be us in standing in the way of making our dreams come true. The Praisecast team takes a deep dive into the recent tur…
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Faith & Fitness Magazine founder and publisher Brad Bloom joins us to talk about how the Church can make stronger connections between a person's faith and the fitness lifestyle. He also tells us how a person can use personal fitness as a tool for healthy and passionate living. The Praisecast team takes a look at a new study from an unlikely source …
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Grammy Award winning guitarist Brian "Head" Welch joins us to talk about his new documentary, "Loud Krazy Love", which takes an in depth look at his radical conversion to Christianity, raising his daughter alone, and his decision to leave Korn and then rejoin the band eight years later. The Praisecast team determines whether having Christian friend…
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Veteran contemporary Christian musical artist Josh Wilson joins us to discuss his latest recording, "Don't Look Back," his battle with anxiety, and how putting his trust in God changed his life. The Praisecast team takes a look at a new promotion from Wendy's Restaurants that shines a light on the importance of adoption, Chris gives a report on his…
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World-renowned photographer and philanthropist Jeremy Cowart joins us to share his personal story, one that will inspire listeners with the message that all things are possible when we actively engage our God-given purpose to change the world. The Praisecast team explores wacky eating habits, they discuss why your eating habits matter to God, and C…
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Dove Award nominated hip hop artist Steven Malcolm joins us talk about his surprise collaboration with Natalie Grant and why it is important to merge musical genres … especially in Christian music. The Praisecast team shares a few cheesy songs that they secretly love, they discuss a few upcoming summer movies including one that Chris actually appea…
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Millennial Author/Pastor Ben Courson joins us to suggest we were created to stand out and to encourage you to live a life of abandon, one that is filled with unbridled hope. The Praisecast team conducts their first segment that demands a disclaimer, they discuss some contemporary heroes of faith that fit the definition of an 'Optimisfit', and Chris…
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Who would have thunk it … welcome to Season Three! Author/Pastor Kyle Idleman joins us to encourage people to find the confidence and the courage to keep going when you feel tired, discouraged, and overwhelmed. The Praisecast team does some 'sole' searching in regard to a new Instagram page that chronicles the rather expensive footwear habits of so…
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Lindy Conant-Cofer, lead singer for the praise and worship band Lindy & the Circuit Riders joins us to share about their new album, why they consider themselves 'musicianaries', and the concept of spontaneous worship. The Praisecast team explores the misconceptions people have about the Lenten season with special guest Arleen Spenceley, Bekah regal…
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Heisman Trophy winner, former NFL quarterback, professional baseball player, and published author Tim Tebow has now added movie producing to his ever-burgeoning resume. He joins us to share why he got into moviemaking with Run the Race, how God always has better plans than what we could ever dream of, and what attracted him to his fiancé Demi-Leigh…
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Switchfoot frontman Jon Foreman joins us to share his thoughts on the band's eleventh studio release, the concept of joy as a choice, and how bandmate Jerome Fontamillas' cancer scare has re-energized them. The Praisecast team unpacks and puts back together some rather difficult texting abbreviations and they determine that attending concerts can b…
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Dallas Jenkins, director of the new online TV series "The Chosen", joins us to share how his greatest professional setback actually opened the door to a new groundbreaking project on the life of Jesus that has become the largest Go Fund Me entertainment project in history. The Praisecast team celebrates its 25th episode with an inside look at pecul…
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Arleen Spenceley, author of the book Chastity is for Lovers: Single, Happy, and Still a Virgin, joins us to share her thoughts on the topic of abstinence and to equip you to worry less and to trust God more. What do the Lord of the Rings, The Chronicles of Narnia, and Avatar all have in common? The Praisecast team answers this question and tests th…
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Hollywood actress Candace Cameron Bure (Full House) joins us on our "Year End Spectacular" to share her thoughts on the importance of kindness and what she is most looking forward to in 2019. 10 … 9 … 8 … 7 … can it really be the end of the year? Before the ball drops in New York's Time Square, the Praisecast team looks back to their resolutions fr…
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It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! On this very special yuletide episode, singer/songwriter Matt Maher joins us to share the significance of observing advent and how the darkest time of year actually shines the brightest due to God's gift to mankind. Baubles, beads, twinkly lights, and a Canadian candy that requires a hammer to consume it…
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