The Purity in Re-Tuning Old Hymns & Why Hymns Draw Us Deeper feat. Scott Gayer of Forgotten Voyage
In this episode, Joel sits down with the man behind Forgotten Voyage, Scott Gayer, to talk about why he got into re-tuning hymns, why hymns seem to always be in the conversation for the best songs for congregational worship, what drives him as he continues to write unique and compelling melodies to old and lesser-known hymns, and what's next for him and forgotten voyage.
14 Juli 202232min
What's the Point?, The Pros and Cons of Being Out of Occupational Ministry, & Finding Your Mantra
In this solo episode, Joel discusses wrestling with angst and impatience as a creative and entrepreneur-minded person, what the pros and cons are of being out of occupational ministry, and the act of finding your mantra (your worldview and your self-view combined). The
7 Juli 202238min
Redeeming Media for Kids, Empowering Children to think with Impact, & Ministry Burnout feat. Christen Clark (Collide Kids Podcast)
In this episode, Joel links up with fellow podcaster and host of the Collide Kids Podcast, Christen Clark, to discuss her experience with ministry burnout, why she created her podcast, to begin with, and how she empowers the next generation to think with impact in mind! The outro is "So Real" by Natural State
23 Juni 202234min
Are Sabbaticals Actually A Bad Thing?, Worship Isn't A Genre, & Being Active feat. Tim Nicholson
In this episode, Joel sits down with acclaimed pianist, Tim Nicholson, who is also the husband of Sandra McCracken. during this episode, Joel and Tim talk about how Sabbaticals aren't a good thing for a Pastor and may actually signal some unhealthy rhythms, how worship music isn't really a genre, and trying to stay healthy! The outro is "So Real" by Natural State
16 Juni 202235min
Deconstructing Before it was Cool, The Case for Bi-Vocational Pastors, & Being Quirky Christian feat. Elias Dummer
In this week's podcast, Joel gets the wonderful chance to talk with Elias Dummer (The City Harmonic) about his history with Deconstruction, what the past few years were like for him as an artist/pastor/business owner, etc., and what motivates him as a content creator and musician now after all these years. The outro is "So Real" by Natural State
9 Juni 202233min
When Performance is OK, Being Married To Your Bandmate, and Why There Isn't a Hermeneutics for Art feat. Zach White
In this episode, Joel sits down with Critically Acclaimed Guitarist, Zach White, who writes and performs his own music with his wife Maggie when he isn't being the main guitarist for Keith & Kristen Getty. Joel and Zach talk about when it's ok to show more performance in worship, what it's like being married to your bandmate, and why people seem to think that there is a hermeneutic for art in the scriptures. The song in the outro is "So Real" by Natural State
2 Juni 202236min
What's Going On With Leadership in the Church, Giving People a Place To Be Real, & The Story Behind The Song feat. Natural State
In this episode, Joel sits down with Halley and Dell from "Natural State" to talk about their new songs, what seems to be going on with leadership in the church these days, enabling people to have a space to be real and feel through their music, and their single "So Real." "So Real" by Natural State is the outro for this episode (stream it everywhere)
26 Maj 202237min
