Best Andy Chrisman Podcasts (2025)

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Doug McNamee - President of Field & Stream On Honesty, Confidence, & The Art Of Listening 53:18

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#214: Doug McNamee serves as the President of Field & Stream, where he is leading the revitalization of the iconic outdoor brand. Since assuming the role he has overseen the return of Field & Stream’s print magazine, the launch of the 1871 Club membership program, and the development of strategic partnerships with cultural figures such as Eric Chur…

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Greg Long 56:20

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Join the mission! Visit donate.accessmore.com to help fund more episodes and shows like this. One of CCM's most recognizable voices is also one of my dearest friends. Come be a fly on the wall for the next hour!By Andy Chrisman

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Alisa Childers -ZOEgirl 1:10:57

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Join the mission! Visit donate.accessmore.com to help fund more episodes and shows like this. From pop success to apologetics, Alisa's journey is one of the most unique in CCM history.By Andy Chrisman

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Casey Woods - SMU Offensive Coordinator On Core Values, Relationships, & Impact 1:14:46

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#213: Casey Woods is the Offensive Coordinator for SMU Football. He just recently helped lead SMU to the College Football Playoff. A veteran coach with a strong pedigree in both player development and strategic play-calling, Woods has played a pivotal role in shaping some of the most explosive offenses in college football. Prior to joining SMU, Woo…

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A Time to REST // REST 2025 45:08

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Are you feeling hurt, tired, lonely, and yearning for a safe community that offers presence and love? Our REST Retreat, scheduled for October 20-22 this coming fall, could be an ideal starting point for you to embark on the Worship Circle journey! In this episode, we are delighted to have Aaron and Janie Hoskins share their inspiring story of how G…

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The Archers 1:00:00

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Join the mission! Visit donate.accessmore.com to help fund more episodes and shows like this. A candid conversation with one of CCM's most beloved and groundbreaking groups.By Andy Chrisman

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Mike O'Connell - Pastor Love Church Omaha On Resilience, Service, & Leading Different 49:24

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#212: Mike O’Connell serves as the associate lead pastor at Love Church in Omaha, Nebraska. He is also an entrepreneur, speaker and leadership coach. Mike’s story has been marked by overcoming obstacles. After a near fatal football injury in 2004, he turned down multiple football scholarship offers to walk on at Iowa. One week after the decision he…

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Eric Musselman - USC Men's Basketball Head Coach On Adapting, Leadership, & Continuous Learning 49:20

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#211: Eric Musselman is the head coach of the University of Southern California (USC) men's basketball team, having taken the helm in April 2024. Prior to joining USC, he spent five seasons at the University of Arkansas, compiling a 111–59 record and leading the Razorbacks to three NCAA Tournament appearances, including two Elite Eight runs. Mussel…

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Jimi Ray - Age Of Faith 1:13:42

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Join the mission! Visit donate.accessmore.com to help fund more episodes and shows like this. A 90s CCM artist's journey through success, failure, addiction and redemption.By Andy Chrisman

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Grief, Joy, and Worship Leading // WC Dallas 48:00

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In this podcast, we hear from Jala Tass and Demi Dodds from Christ Chapel Bible Church in Fort Worth, TX, as well as Meridith Parker and Sabrina Dillard from New Life Church in Denton, TX, following our time at the first-ever Worship Circle Story Conference in Dallas, TX. They each share a bit about their journey in ministry and also how God reveal…

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Hortense Le Gentil - Executive Leadership Coach, Author, & Speaker On Alignment, Mind Traps, & The Unlocked Leader 50:17

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#210: Hortense le Gentil is a world-renowned executive leadership coach, speaker, and author. She guides CEOs and senior executives on their journey from hero leaders to human leaders. Guided by 30 years in business, working across industries—including media consulting and advertising—and as an entrepreneur. Hortense was recognized on the inaugural…

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Jason Barton - A freak accident can't quiet one of the great CCM voices 1:09:17

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Join the mission! Visit donate.accessmore.com to help fund more episodes and shows like this. Come with me as I reunite with an old friend who's seen it all - touring with Beyonce, a wild journey through CCM, and a near death experience that will move you to tears. Jason Barton is one of a kind!By Andy Chrisman

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Rebecca St James - From teen sensation to a voice of a generation 57:25

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Join the mission! Visit donate.accessmore.com to help fund more episodes and shows like this. The journey of Rebecca St. James and her family is one of the most remarkable in CCM history, and that journey is far from over!By Andy Chrisman

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Ted Rath - New Orleans Saints Director of Sports Performance On Default Urgency, Daily Excellence, & Beyond Comfort 49:58

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#209# Ted Rath is the New Orleans Saints director of sports performance. Rath comes to New Orleans after four seasons directing the strength and conditioning efforts of the Philadelphia Eagles. He originally joined the team as the director of sports performance in 2020 and was promoted to vice president of player performance in 2021. During his fou…

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Andy Chrisman - 4Him Singer, Artist, & Worship Pastor On Waiting, Excellence, & The Power Of Routine 1:00:57

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Andy Chrisman has been in the Christian music industry for over 25 years, both as a solo artist and as part of the Dove Award-winning group, 4Him. He has sold more than 5 million records, garnered twenty-five #1 singles, and was awarded numerous Grammy Award™ and Dove Award™ nominations and wins. In 2004, Andy began leading thousands of people in w…

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John Schlitt - Petra's Iconic Frontman Isn't Done Yet! 1:23:07

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Join the mission! Visit donate.accessmore.com to help fund more episodes and shows like this. If there were a Mt. Rushmore of CCM vocalists, John Schlitt's face would be front and center! Petra defined CCM rock and worship, and the man behind the microphone is as interesting and engaging as his once in a generation voice.…

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Kim Boyce - A golden voice from the golden era of CCM 38:48

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Join the mission! Visit donate.accessmore.com to help fund more episodes and shows like this. From winning the Miss Florida pageant to becoming a Christian Music sensation, to having her own show in Branson, Kim Boyce found a way through the decades to reinvent her sound and her career, all while balancing family and a changing music industry. I’ve…

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Ross Bjork - Ohio State University Director Of Athletics On Core Values, Confronting Challenges Head On, & Persistence 49:47

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#207: Ross Bjork is the Ohio State University Director of Athletics. In his first year as AD, the Buckeyes football team won the 2024 College Football Playoff National Championship. Additionally, he began a one-year term as president of the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) in June 2024. Before arriving in Columbus h…

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Todd Beer - Air Force One Pilot On Dependability, Preparation, & Recalibrating 56:35

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#206: Lieutenant Colonel Todd Beer was the Air Force One pilot for both the President Bill Clinton & President George W Bush administrations, as well as the 9/11 terrorists attacks and many other influential historical moments. Todd grew up in Indiana and his basketball success earned him an opportunity to play college basketball at the highly cove…

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Veggie Tales - Silly songs and big ideas: the story of Veggie Tales 1:04:32

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Join the mission! Visit donate.accessmore.com to help fund more episodes and shows like this. More than 30 years after they created one of the most beloved animated series of all time Mike Nawrocki and Kurt Heineke join me to tell us everything we’d want to know about Larry the Cucumber, Bob the Tomato and the phenomenon that was Veggie Tales! Get …

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Russ Lee - A big voice on a big tour, and stories about a big God 1:02:19

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Join the mission! Visit donate.accessmore.com to help fund more episodes and shows like this. This is a very special conversation with a friend that I hold in high regard. I’ve known Russ Lee for nearly 40 years - from his days in TRUTH, as a solo artist and as a long time member of Newsong. Every time we get together he blesses me with his wisdom …

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Anne Walker - Stanford University Women's Golf Head Coach On Character, Development, & Sustained Success 55:00

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#205: Anne Walker is the Stanford University Women’s Golf Head Coach. She has established herself as one of the premier college coaches in the country. In addition to leading the Cardinal to its first three NCAA titles in school history (2015, 2022, 2024), Walker has mentored some of the most recognizable names in the sport. Stanford has enjoyed un…

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More To Your Story // Karrie Garcia 49:12

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We often struggle to sit with others in their pain and sorrow because we haven’t fully faced our own. Instead, we offer verses or spiritual-sounding one-liners—sometimes without realizing they signal our discomfort with being truly present in suffering. But Jesus knew how. In this podcast, our friend Karrie Scott Garcia helps us understand why our …

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4HIM and Point of Grace - Seven friends reconnect after 28 years to tell stories from one the 90's biggest tours. 50:37

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Join the mission! Visit donate.accessmore.com to help fund more episodes and shows like this. Controlled chaos. That’s an accurate description of the next hour as I put seven friends around the microphone to laugh and share memories of touring together. The guys from 4HIM and the girls of Point of Grace share a unique history in christian music and…

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Ricky Dickson - Former CEO & President Blue Bell Creameries On The 3 P's, Boldness, & One Scoop At A Time 56:11

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#204: Ricky Dickson is the former CEO and President of Blue Bell Creameries, as well as an accomplished speaker and author with his newest book One Scoop at a Time. Ricky graduated from Baylor University with a BBA in marketing and journalism. He began his career with Blue Bell in 1981 as a territory manager in Dallas. He transferred to the Fort Wo…

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Matthew Mitchell - Winningest Kentucky Women's Basketball Head Coach On Honesty, The Winning Tools, & Ready To Win 53:11

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Matthew Mitchell is the winningest head coach in the history of the University of Kentucky women's basketball program, a three-time SEC Coach of the Year, and a two-time best-selling author and speaker. The foundation for his teams’ achievements is the Winning Tools principles - honesty, hard work, and discipline. Through Mitchell's focus on the fu…

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Roy Morgan - There are a handful of people in CCM who've seen it all. Roy Morgan might have the most unique experience of them all. 47:18

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Join the mission! Visit donate.accessmore.com to help fund more episodes and shows like this. On this episode I sit down with Roy Morgan - one of the most successful concert promoters in CCM history, bringing every major artist to your town for the better part of 50 years! He’s been my friend since the early 90s and he has some great stories to tel…

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Heart and Humor // Heath Balltzglier 56:20

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In this podcast, we hear from our dear friend Heath Balltzglier. Heath played bass on both Worship Circle projects. He is a gifted songwriter, worship leader, husband, and dad. Heath's stories have been known to bring healing laughter to those around him. http://www.worshipcircle.comBy Worship Circle

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Jack Herschend - Co-Founder & Former Chairman & CEO Of Herschend Family Entertainment On Leadership, Business, & Faith 53:59

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#202: Jack Herschend has served as Chairman, President and CEO of Herschend Family Entertainment and its portfolio of theme park, resorts, and aquariums. Today, Herschend Family Entertainment and its parent company Herschend Enterprises are considered the nation’s largest family-owned themed attractions corporation in the US. Their team of more tha…

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Jason Crabb - Never give up on your dreams: the incredible story of Jason's journey from southern gospel to mainstream success. 54:49

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Join the mission! Visit donate.accessmore.com to help fund more episodes and shows like this. This is a story of healing and forgiveness, and the power of never giving up. From a broken home and a journey through dark times to becoming one of the most beloved Christian artists today, Jason Crabb has an incredible story that I know will cause you dw…

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An Authentic Voice // Andy Chrisman 51:30

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Whether during his years with Truth and 4Him, or serving as a worship pastor in the local church, Andy Chrisman’s voice and heart for God have been an encouragement and blessing to so many. In this episode, we discuss Andy’s music and worship history and his podcast “One Degree From Andy,” where he allows us all to hear from so many Christian artis…

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Phillips, Craig & Dean - Perfect harmonies and unified hearts: the story of CCM's most beloved trio. 51:19

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Join the mission! Visit donate.accessmore.com to help fund more episodes and shows like this. Psalm 133 says, “How good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in unity.” That verse accurately describes my guests today - Phillips, Craig and Dean! Their vocal harmonies and catalogue will be remembered as some of the most loved in CCM history,…

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Michael Alford - Florida State University Athletic Director On Decision Making, Measure Everything, & Constant Improvement 47:15

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#201: Michael Alford is the Florida State University Director of Athletics. Alford has helped position Seminole athletics among the nation’s elite both in terms of competitive excellence and as influential in the critical issues of the day. He has truly emerged as one of collegiate athletics’ leaders while remaining true to his primary objective – …

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200 Episodes - Thank You! 1:14

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200 episodesBy Bailey Miles

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Leon Patillo: From Santana to CCM, no one impacted Christian music quite like Leon 1:05:43

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Join the mission! Visit donate.accessmore.com to help fund more episodes and shows like this. My guest today had some of the biggest hits in Christian Music in the 1980s. Leaving a successful career as the lead singer for Santana, Leon Patillo became one of the most celebrated artists in CCM history. This is one of the most honest and raw conversat…

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Artist, Writer, Shepherd // Mark Harris 46:34

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We are honored to have former 4Him group member, artist, worship leader, and pastor, Mark Harris, in this podcast. Mark is now part of our Worship Circle family as a small group leader and brings years of experience walking with God and leading others to carry out the calling of leading others to encounter God’s presence. Mark will be with us at Wo…

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Jimmy Mellado - CEO Of Compassion International On Discipline, Humility, & Following The Promptings Of God 54:05

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#200: Jimmy Mellado is President and CEO of Compassion International, a global ministry that is dedicated to holistic child development in partnership with local churches. Jimmy is passionate about Compassion’s church-based approach to releasing children from poverty in Jesus’ name. The son of an engineer, Jimmy spent his childhood in the developin…

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Mike Donehey: Tenth Ave North’s frontman is the definition of a CCM Renaissance Man 56:09

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Join the mission! Visit donate.accessmore.com to help fund more episodes and shows like this. Unquestionably one of the best bands in Christian music in the 2000s was Tenth Avenue North. Their front man, Mike Donehey, is my guest today and he joins me to talk about their career and why things are much different in the music industry than they were …

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Michelle Tumes: There’s never been anyone quite like Michelle in the history of Christian music, and that’s a good thing! 1:00:28

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Join the mission! Visit donate.accessmore.com to help fund more episodes and shows like this. That voice, those songs, that musical vibe that took over Christian radio in the late 1990s. They all belong to my friend Michelle Tumes, who wrote hit songs for Point of Grace and Jaci Velasquez, just to name a few, but also carved out her own legacy as o…

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Jerod Haase - Former Stanford Men's Basketball Head Coach On Core Values, Resilience, & Being Genuine 57:34

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#199: Jerod Haase is the former Stanford university head men’s basketball coach. During his time on the farm at Stanford the Cardinal had won 126 games, recorded its best conference finish and most league wins in a decade and earned a postseason berth for the first time since 2015. The 2020 team was set to be postseason bound before the cancellatio…

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A Well Self // Steve Cuss 44:02

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In this podcast, we are honored to spend time with author and teacher Steve Cuss. Steve's books "Managing Leadership Anxiety" and "The Expectation Gap" are written out of his journey of experiencing the deep connection between fostering a well self as a way of being most present to God and others. http://www.worshipcircle.com…

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Mark Lowry: Mission Impossible: Keeping Up with Christian Music’s Musical Jester 1:06:04

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Join the mission! Visit donate.accessmore.com to help fund more episodes and shows like this. When I hear the name Mark Lowry, like many of you, I start to laugh because he's one of the funniest people I've ever met. But Mark also has a heart that challenges me and draws me closer to Jesus every time I'm around him. On this episode of 1 Degree we'l…

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Joe Scarlett - Former CEO & Chairman Of Tractor Supply Co On Delegating, Adapting, & The Culture Warrior 44:18

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#198: Joe Scarlett is the former CEO, President, and Chairman of Tractor Supply Company. He spent nearly thirty years in leadership roles with the company. Today Joe is engaged in teaching and writing about leadership, working in the family foundation, and striving to improve Tennessee. In 1982 Scarlett played a key role in the initiative to return…

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Mike Small - University Of Illinois Golf Head Coach On Determination, Optimism, & Sustained Excellence 53:13

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#197: Mike Small is the University of Illinois head men's golf coach and is currently entering his 25th season. The GCAA Hall of Fame & 2015 GCAA Dave Williams National Coach of the Year, has brought national recognition to Illinois golf in his 25 years at the helm of the program, as he has guided the Illini to 13 of the last 15 Big Ten Championshi…

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Terry Blackwood: A Legendary Christian Music Pioneer 59:55

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Join the mission! Visit donate.accessmore.com to help fund more episodes and shows like this. It could be argued that the Blackwoods are the most important family in the history of Christian music, and Terry Blackwood’s entrance into The Imperials marked a decisive shift in the direction Christian music would take for decades to come. On this episo…

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Integrated Worship // Todd Fields 28:40

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In this podcast, Todd shares a tool we’ve used at Worship Circle for years. As God continues to lead us, it has become even more integral. We hope that you will begin to be curious about the pace at which you live, and the stories you are comprised of. As we allow ourselves to be honest about our stories of harm, we become more able to bring an “au…

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Lisa Lutoff-Perlo - Former CEO Of Celebrity Cruises On Courage, Dreaming Big, & Making Waves 45:51

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#196: Lisa Lutoff-Perlo is the former CEO of Celebrity Cruises. She is a recognized global business powerhouse and recipient of numerous awards including the South Florida Business Journal and Forbes Travel Guide Lifetime Achievement Awards. Most recently, Lisa served as President & CEO of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Miami Host Committee, where she le…

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Mark Heimermann: The Groundbreaking Producer for DC Talk Has a Story to Tell 1:15:50

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Join the mission! Visit donate.accessmore.com to help fund more episodes and shows like this. You may not know the name Mark Heimermann but I know you know his music! He’s best known for producing those iconic DC Talk albums and being involved in the careers of the biggest names in CCM from the 80s and 90s (including my band 4HIM). And just like ev…

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Kelley Hester - Clemson Women's Golf Head Coach On Perspective, The Process, & Enjoying The Journey 1:00:07

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#195: Kelley Hester is the Clemson University Women’s Head Golf. She has led Clemson to unprecedented success in her first eight seasons as Clemson’s head coach. In 2023-24 the Tigers reached match play of the NCAA National Tournament and finished fifth in the nation. She was also named ACC Coach of the Year and a finalist for National Coach of the…

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David and The Giants: The Most Unsung Heroes of Christian Music 56:57

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Join the mission! Visit donate.accessmore.com to help fund more episodes and shows like this. What do fried catfish, I Love Lucy, a “Jesus pest” and the Mississippi delta all have in common? They’re part of the incredible story of David and the Giants, one of the most important bands in the history of Christian music! David Huff is here with me to …

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