08 2017’s Honorable Mentions

We are one week away from revealing the UTR Critics Panel's selection of the Top 11 Gourmet Albums of 2018. These five albums represented today almost (but not quite) made our list. Still, these Honorable Mentions are worthy of some attention and celebration. ------------SONG LIST FOR EP.26--------------- * "Maker of the Moon" - Jonathan Gabriel Masters * "Trigger" - The New Respects * "My Refuge" - Rivers & Robots * "Weight Lifting" - Katie Herzig * "Every Power Wide Awake" - John Van Deusen CREDITS: * Sponsor: Lacy Blonn's EP "Carried" - http://is.gd/lacyit * UTR's 2019 Minutes of Music Contest - https://is.gd/2019mm * Thanks to the UTR Panel of Critics * Read the article on our 2018 Honorable Mentions - https://is.gd/hm2018 (c) 2018 UTR Media. All Rights Reserved. A 501(c)(3) non-profit ministry - https://utrmedia.org

8 Jan 201940min

We have lined up 18 Christmas songs from some UTR favorites (Josh Garrels, 6'10, Jill Phillips) and some newer discoveries (Sister Sinjin, Dave Pettigrew, Hymns For The Architect). --------------SONG LIST FOR EP.25---------------- "Christmas Light" - Ginny Owens "Oh Come, Oh Come" - Benjamin Dunn & Friends "Love is Here" - Dave Pettigrew "Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus" - Fernando Ortega "Angels We Have Heard On High" - Page CXVI "Christmas is Here" - 6'10 "May You Find A Light" - Hymns For The Architect "Go Tell It On The Mountain" - The McCrary Sisters "Bethlehem Town" - Weston Skaggs "O Little Town of Bethlehem" - Scott Mulvahill (ft. Sarah Kroger) "The Virgin Mary Had One Son" - Josh Garrels "O Come All Ye Faithful" - Jill Phillips & Andy Gullahorn "King of Light" - Matt Wheeler "Sleigh Ride" - SHEL "Mary's Song (Our King of Peace)" - Wendell Kimbrough "Joy To The World" - Andrew Ripp "In These Long, Last Days" - Sister Sinjin "Let It Snow" - Chris Rice ----------SHOW CREDITS------------ * Host & Executive Producer - Dave Trout * Music Assistant - Larry Stephan * Sponsor - Matt Searles' "Watches Of The Night" - http://is.gd/mattbc * Sponsor - Jessica Crawford's "Honestly" - http://is.gd/jessicait * Spotify "UTR's Special Menu: Christmas" - http://is.gd/SMplay * Spotify "UTR's Heart, Soul, & Mind Playlist" - http://is.gd/HSMplay * UTR's "Follow The Star" Compilation (free on NoiseTrade) - http://is.gd/cmas18nt * Buildathon 2018 Campaign - https://utrmedia.org/buildathon2018 (c) 2018 UTR Media. All Rights Reserved. A 501(c)3 non-profit organization - more info at https://utrmedia.org

13 Des 20181h 19min

It's one of our long-standing traditions. Since most people retreat to their nostalgic favorites during the Christmas season - we invite you to discover some amazing NEW holiday releases. In fact, we'll count down our Top 6 picks for you. ------------SONG LIST FOR EP.24----------- "Hark The Herald Angels Sing" - Matt Maher "The Thick Darkness Where God Dwells" - Steve Thorngate "Little Drummer Boy" - Marc Martel "Immanuel" - Folk Hymnal "O Come, O Come Emmanuel" - CeCe Winans "Lights" - John Mark McMillan CREDITS: * Sponsor: "Watches of the Night" by Matt Searles - http://is.gd/mattbc * Website article of 6 Best Christmas Albums of 2018 - https://is.gd/cmas18 * UTR's 10th Birthday contest - https://is.gd/win10b * UTR's Buildathon 2018 Campaign - https://utrmedia.org/buildathon2018 (c) 2018 UTR Media. All Rights Reserved. A 501(c)(3) non-profit organization at https://utrmedia.org

30 Nov 201841min

To celebrate UTR's 10th Birthday, Dave is sharing some of his personal favorite picks from the last decade of Gourmet Music. ---------- SONG LIST FOR EP.23 ----------- "Lay 'Em Down" - Needtobreathe "The Golden Boy & The Prodigal" - Jason Gray "Resurrection" - Jill Phillips "Burn" - Branches "Take This Slowly" - The Gray Havens "You Have Me" - Gungor "Not Alone" - Hark The Herons "Lost and Found" - Eric Peters "Got No Friends" - The Vespers "Written On Our Clothes" - Giants & Pilgrims "Neighborhoods Apart" - The Farewell Drifters "Feed Your Soul" - Christa Wells "Grand Canyon" - Andy Gullahorn "Follow You" - Ben Rector "Farther Along" - Josh Garrels "Blinding Light" - Switchfoot "Wandering Child" - Cindy Morgan "The Rain Keeps Falling" - Andrew Peterson "Would You Be Well" - Taylor Leonhardt "Do Not Be Afraid" - Christopher Williams ----------CREDITS----------- * Host/Producer: Dave Trout * Sponsor: "Hoping For Real" by Hope Newman Kemp - http://is.gd/hopenkit * Contest: https://is.gd/win10b (c) 2018 UTR Media. All Rights Reserved. A 501(c)(3) independent, non-profit ministry at https://utrmedia.org.

20 Nov 20181h 42min

So much good music has just come out that we are focusing on all new releases from just the last 3 months, including Josh Garrels, Jenny & Tyler, Moda Spira, plus the world premiere of a not-yet-released single. --------SONG LIST FOR EP.22------- "Compass" - Candace Coker "Storehouse" - The Gray Havens "We Cry Mercy" - Greg LaFollette (ft. Sara Groves) "Love I Am" - Jenny & Tyler "Weight" - Cindy Morgan "Wildfire" - Crowder "Regret" - Moda Spira "You and I" - Jess Ray "I'm Glad You're Still Around" - Paul Demer "Native Tongue" - Switchfoot "Enclosed By You" - Josh Garrels "Winter Solstice" - mewithoutYou "Kill and Bury" - Jessica Crawford "Run" - We Are The Monks "I'll Praise My Maker While I've Breath" - Kurtis Parks CREDITS: * Host & Executive Producer - Dave Trout * Music Assistance - Larry Stephan * UTR's "Heart, Soul, & Mind Playlist" on Spotify - http://is.gd/HSMplay (c) 2018 UTR Media. All Rights Reserved. A 501(c)(3) non-profit media ministry... info at https://utrmedia.org

30 Okt 20181h 14min

We rewind 20 years and do a deep dive on the state of Christian music in 1998. A panel of music contributors weigh in as we enjoy some of that year's best songs by DC Talk, Jars of Clay, Nichole Nordeman, Kirk Franklin, Chris Rice, & a dozen more. ---------SONG LIST FOR EP.21---------- "Deeper" - Delirious "Testify To Love" - Avalon "Carry Us Through" - Sarah Masen "Super Good Feeling" - Bleach "Entertaining Angels" - Newsboys "To Know You" - Nichole Nordeman "Basic Instructions" - Burlap To Cashmere "Revolution" - Kirk Franklin & The Family "Needful Hands" - Jars of Clay "My Deliverer" - Ragamuffin Band "The Devil Is Bad" - The W's "Billboards" - Silage "Undo Me" - Jennifer Knapp "Big Enough" - Chris Rice "Into Jesus" - DC Talk "Say I Am" - Satellite Soul "I Will Not Go Quietly" - Steven Curtis Chapman --------CREDITS--------- Panel of Contributors (and projects): * Chris Marchand (Peoria, IL) - http://postconsumereports.blogspot.com * Larry Stephan (Oakland, NJ) - http://tollbooth.org * Joe Cook (Gallup, NM) - http://www.betweenthesongspodcast.com * Zak Tibstra (Blue Island, IL) Host/Producer: Dave Trout Link to Dave's blog post about 1998: https://utrmedia.org/1998 More info about supporting the non-profit work of UTR Media: https://utrmedia.org (c) 2018 UTR Media. All Rights Reserved. A 501(c)3 non-profit organization.

11 Okt 20181h 49min

Our listeners are in charge of the music, and we're queuing up your requests for Son of Laughter, Jess Ray, Mr. & Mrs. Something, The Oh Hellos, and a bunch more. -------- SONG LIST FOR EPISODE 20 -------- "Notos" - The Oh Hellos "Hurricanes" - Son of Laughter "No Limit To Your Love" - John Van Deusen "It's All Good" - Joe Zirpoli "O Great Light" - Jess Ray "The Beauty Between" - Kings Kaleidoscope (ft. Andy Mineo) "I Won't Live In Fear" - Arthur Alligood "Beyond The Blue [LIVE]" - Josh Garrels "Home" - Mr. & Mrs. Something "We've Got The Moon" - The Choir "Prodigal Son" - Rick Elias "Holy Ground" - Christa Wells "River" - The Promise Is Hope "Don't Wanna Let You Go" - Nomads + Natives SPECIAL THANKS: * All the listeners who had their requests featured! * SPONSOR: "Perfectly Clear" by Jillian Jones -- http://is.gd/jjonesit * SPONSOR: "Turn The Page" by Mr & Mrs Something -- http://mrandmrssomething.com * CONTEST: Win a pair of tees -- http://is.gd/wintees * SPOTIFY PLAYLIST: "Heart, Soul, & Mind (from UTR Media)" -- http://is.gd/HSMplay * GOFUNDME for Eric Peters -- http://bit.ly/GFMeric * GOFUNDME for Rick Elias -- http://gf.me/u/mav6fb (c) 2018 UTR Media. All Rights Reserved. UTR Media is a 501(c)3 non-profit ministry that relies on the support of listeners like you who get involved at our website: https://utrmedia.org

19 Sep 20181h 11min

If you couldn't come to UTR's Escape To The Lake, here's the next best thing. This audio recap will share some reflections from attendees and live music from the ETTL Main Stage - including the Three Birds (Taylor, Jess, & Christa). ---- SONG LIST FOR EP. 19 ---- Can't Take It With You - The Mosleys Every Seed Must Die - The Promise Is Hope The Passover Song - Caroline Cobb Thunder - Rick Lee James Ashes to Earth - Adam Whipple Kumalo - Matthew Clark Everything - Taylor Leonhardt Twenty-four - Jess Ray Down Down Low - Christa Wells SPECIAL THANKS: * Sponsor - Mr. & Mrs. Something - http://mrandmrssomething.com * Audio Engineer - Eric Hufford * Sound Assistant - Richard Bodden * ETTL Hosts - Faith Church, Cedar Lake IN * Blog & Video Recap of ETTL 2018 - http://utrmedia.org/recap18 (c) 2018 UTR Media. All Rights Reserved. We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that couldn't exist without the generosity of listeners like you. More info is at http://utrmedia.org

29 Aug 201855min