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BONUS: Thru the Years w/ Mitch McVicker | Ragamuffin Archive: Revisited Dec 03, 2025

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In this special edition of Ragamuffin Archive: Revisited, guest host Mitch McVicker takes us on a journey through his music catalog—sharing songs and stories from throughout the years. He also talks about his upcoming album and performs a new song from that project!

*This episode is available on Apple, Spotify etc. as a BONUS episode of Between the Songs podcast.

Track List:

01. Heaven is Waiting (Canticle of the Plains)
02. The Lemonade Song (Mitch McVicker)
03. New Mexico (Mitch McVicker)
04. Upside Down (Chasing the Horizon)
05. Burning the Fields (Chasing the Horizon)
06. Stargazer (Without Looking Down)
07. Honest of Heart (Love Will Rise)
08. Plastic Horses (Always Believe)
09. In Other Words (The Grey: Where Black & White Fade)
10. My Deliverer (Live in Morton)
11. Raindrop on Fire (The Acceptance of And)
12. Among the Stars (A Shrugging of the Shoulders)
13. Jesus Went to Sleep (Where the Earth Makes No Sound)
14. Blossom (New 2026 Album - Live Acoustic Performance)

BONUS | Mitch McVicker - In Concert: Pinions at The Opinion [Extended Audio Edition] Dec 01, 2025

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To coincide with our YouTube release of Mitch McVicker - In Concert: Pinions at The Opinion—an hour-plus concert video shot by our own Hal Swift, we're excited to share this Extended Audio Edition of the concert—featuring an additional 35 minutes from the show that weren't included in the video, as well as an interview with Hal.

Plus, stay tuned after the concert to hear Mitch perform a brand new song from his upcoming 2026 album—which you can currently back on Kickstarter at the link below:

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mitchmcvicker/mitch-mcvickers-new-2026-album

"Love Broke Thru" 50th Anniversary w/ Phil Keaggy Jul 30, 2025

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On this episode of Between the Songs, Joe and Chris sit down with one of contemporary Christian music’s most influential artists, guitarist and songwriter Phil Keaggy. Phil talks with us about the 50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition of his groundbreaking album Love Broke Thru, which he’s currently reissuing through Kickstarter. We also look back on highlights from his remarkable career, his memories of the late Rich Mullins, and his contribution to The Jesus Record.

Celebrating 15 Years of Ragamuffin Archive (Bonus Episode) Jan 27, 2025

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Between the Songs is pleased to present, as a special bonus, the 80th episode of the Ragamuffin Archive: Revisited podcast—a 15th anniversary celebration of Ragamuffin Archive! Spotlighting some of our favorite performances that we've shared on the archive over the past decade and a half! Featuring music from Rich Mullins, A Ragamuffin Band, Hal Swift, Carolyn Arends, Mitch McVicker, Eric Hauck & The Fifth R, This Train and Rick Elias. Plus, Joe reflects on the past 15 years and shares anniversary messages from Mitch McVicker, Mark Robertson, Hal Swift and Chris Marchand.

Ep. 80 Track List:

01. That Where I Am, There You... - A Ragamuffin Band (Light House Tribute, 2002)
02. Live Right - Rich Mullins feat. Amy Grant (Slick Pop Sounds)
03. A Message from Hal Swift
04. Charlie - Hal Swift (Ragamuffin Archive Exclusive)
05. You Did Not Have a Home - Carolyn Arends (Light House Tribute, 2003)
06. A message from Mitch McVicker
07. New Mexico - Mitch McVicker (Live in Tse Bonito, 2017)
08. Ready for the Storm - Eric Hauck & The Fifth R (A 20 Year Tribute to Rich Mullins - Window Rock, 2017)
09. A Message from Mark Robertson
10. A Million Years (Acoustic Version) - This Train (A Million Years - Radio CD Single)
11. The Breaks - Rick Elias & A Ragamuffin Band (Songs from Ben's House)
12. A Message from Chris Marchand
13. The Work You Began - Rich Mullins (The Work You Began: The Last Days of Rich Mullins)
14. Awesome God - Rich Mullins & A Ragamuffin Band (Cornerstone '97)

The Search for Charlie—Plus, Andrew Montonera talks Judson Exhibit Nov 05, 2024

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In our latest episode, we discuss Joe's recent article, "The Search for Charlie", and how that search eventually led to Hal Swift's brand new cover of an unreleased Rich Mullins song called "Charlie". Plus, Chris sits down with Andrew Montonera to talk about a Rich Mullins exhibit that Andrew helped curate for Judson University. The exhibit—Rich Mullins: A Legacy—is currently open to the public Monday-Friday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM at The Gallery in the Harm A. Weber Academic Center at Judson University in Elgin, Illinois. It runs through November 15, 2024. Finally, Joe & Chris discuss Ragamuffin Archive's upcoming feature-length concert special, Mitch McVicker: In Concert, which premieres on Friday, November 8, 2024—on Mitch's birthday!

Show notes available at:

https://www.ragamuffinarchive.com/the-search-for-charlie-plus-andrew-montonera-talks-judson-exhibit-between-the-songs/

This Week on Ragamuffin Archive (October 2, 2024) Oct 02, 2024

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In this short feature, Joe Cook discusses some of the things happening this week on Ragamuffin Archive, including the latest concert release and new episodes of Ragamuffin Archive: Revisited and Between the Songs! Listen on our website: https://www.ragamuffinarchive.com/episode-66-ragamuffin-archive-revisited/

Mitch McVicker talks Bob Dylan, "What Susan Said" & more Sep 19, 2024

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Joe recently had the chance to sit down with Mitch McVicker for a very casual interview. During their conversation, they discuss Bob Dylan, some of Mitch's favorite songs, and Mitch finally gives us the definitive answer to the question "Who is Susan?" in the Rich Mullins song "What Susan Said". Plus, he shares the story behind— and plays an acoustic version of— one of Joe's favorite songs from his self-titled debut album. Before the interview, Joe & Chris discuss Ragamuffin Archive's recent rerelease of the Rich Mullins: Youth for Christ Second Saturday concert that was taped, 32 years ago last week, at Moody Memorial Church in Chicago, Illinois. Finally, they reflect on the 27th anniversary of Rich's death. More info at: https://www.ragamuffinarchive.com/

This Week on Ragamuffin Archive (September 18, 2024) Sep 18, 2024

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Joe Cook discusses some of the things happening this week on Ragamuffin Archive, including the latest concert release and new episodes of Ragamuffin Archive: Revisited and Between the Songs!

Pursuit of a Legacy's 30th Anniversary Sep 06, 2024

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In our latest episode, Joe & Chris celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Reunion Records' 1994 video release, Rich Mullins: Pursuit of a Legacy. They have an in-depth discussion about the four music videos that were filmed for the project, as well as Rich's spoken segments that were included between the songs. As a special bonus, we're excited to share an unreleased portion of our interview with Russ Taff & Steve Taylor— the latter of whom directed the project. During the conversation, Steve looks back at his work on Pursuit of a Legacy, while Russ shares his memories and reflections of Rich Mullins.

Show notes available at: https://www.ragamuffinarchive.com/pursuit-of-a-legacys-30th-anniversary-between-the-songs/

Ragamuffin Archive: Revisited | Episode 62 Promo Sep 04, 2024

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Listen on Mixcloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/ragamuffinarchive/ Listen via our website: https://www.ragamuffinarchive.com/episode-62-ragamuffin-archive-revisited/ Ragamuffin Archive: Revisited is a weekly podcast hosted by Joe Cook. Each week we do a deep dive into the archive—and beyond— to curate a playlist featuring music by Rich Mullins, A Ragamuffin Band & other adjacent artists! New episodes are released every Sunday night at 9pm ET! Intro/Outro Music: Screen Porch by Ted Yoder. Music available at https://tedyoder.com/

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