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Episode 98 | Jay Demarcus May 17, 2023

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On today's episode, we sit down with Jay Demarcus! Jay DeMarcus is the bassist, pianist, harmony vocalist, songwriter, and producer of the superstar vocal group Rascal Flatts. Rascal Flatts has racked up 17 Number One hits, over 23.4 million albums sold, 35 million digital downloads, 2.2 billion streams worldwide, while also selling over 11 million concert tickets and earning more than 40 trophies from the ACA, ACM, AMA, CMA, People’s Choice and more, making them the most awarded country group of the past decade. DeMarcus, alongside wife, national television personality and multiple beauty pageant title holder Allison DeMarcus launched their hit reality series "DeMarcus Family Rules” in 2020. DeMarcus has also launched his own Christian music label, Red Street Records. A GRAMMY-winning producer, DeMarcus has worked with such acts as the legendary band Chicago, Ronnie Dunn, Kix Brooks, Shenandoah and Reba. DeMarcus was also honored last year for his work producing Jason Crabb’s album “Unexpected” which was named "Best Roots Gospel Album” by The Recording Academy.

We also chat about his 90's CCM group, East to West, and what he's currently up to!

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Episode 97 | Natalie Layne | Friday Edition May 12, 2023

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On today's Friday edition of the Christian Music Guys, we talk with emerging artist, Natalie Layne! Natalie’s latest independent single “Love Me Back to Life” has gained millions of views on Instagram Reels and on TikTok where she has over 196,000 followers and 2.8 million likes on her videos. The single follows her 2021 Castles EP and 2020 independent debut Be Human that has garnered attention worldwide. The music led to opening concerts for Jeremy Camp, Chris Tomlin, and We the Kingdom, as well as sharing stages at festivals with Steven Curtis Chapman, Mandisa, and Crowder.

Playing in several Nashville-based R&B and jazz bands, Natalie graduated with a Master’s Degree in Commercial Piano from Belmont University where she also taught Fundamentals of Music classes. Writing and producing her own music, she also leads worship at her local church. She began leading worship at the age of 12, leading alongside worship pastors such as Cory Asbury, Jon Egan and Jared Anderson. By age 14, she was heading up teams of musicians at New Life Church and has spent time traveling across America leading worship and sharing her original songs. In December 2022, Natalie signed an exclusive recording and publishing contract with Centricity Music, and her label debut is currently slated for fall 2023.

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Episode 96 | Ben Fuller May 10, 2023

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On today's episode, we chat with Ben Fuller! Music has taken Ben Fuller’s life and made it into something he never would have dreamed. Ben grew up in Southern Vermont on his family dairy farm working alongside his father. He'd pass the time by singing to old classic country tunes as he witnessed first-hand the hard work and dedication it took to run a farm. The songs never stopped and somewhere between the farm and college, he picked up a guitar and never looked back.

Due to generations of hurt in his family, Ben struggled with certain aspects of growing up and turned to cocaine and alcohol at a young age. In 2015, Ben got involved in a devastating drug-fueled relationship which led him to understand better, the other side of addiction. In addition, come 2017, he abruptly lost his best friend to a heroin overdose and his entire outlook on life shifted.

Motivated to change, he moved to Nashville to pursue a career as a country singer in late 2018. A family Ben was close with invited him to church one Sunday and as he walked the halls into the auditorium filled with 3,000 people, he knew one day he would sing "that kind of music" for the rest of his life. Falling face first into his new-found relationship with Jesus, he began writing with a burning desire to share what God did to turn his life around. Today, Ben lives completely sober, while sharing his story filled with hope, mercy and grace. By turning his testimony into songs, he has been rejuvenated with a new passion and mission; to share his story with the world and all who are ready to listen.

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Episode 95 | Victory | Friday Edition May 05, 2023

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On today's Friday edition, we chat with Victory! Victory is a grammy award-winning, soul-filled, Gospel singer, she was a part of Kanye West's album, 'Jesus is King'. Her latest album, 'Glory Hour', is out today! We chat about how she got started singing, how she was singing in Central Park and Tori Kelly discovered her, and so much more! Catch Victory out on tour this summer!

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Episode 94 | Chonda Pierce is trying to Roll with It May 03, 2023

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On today's episode, we sit down with 2-time guest, comedian Chonda Pierce! Chonda has a new movie releasing, called 'Roll with it', releasing in theaters only for 3 days! You can catch it, on May 9th, 11th, and 13th. Go to rollwithit.movie to get your tickets! We also ask Chonda what's funny and not funny, test her 90's CCM skills, in a brand new game! You can catch Chonda on tour! Today, as the RIAA’s best-selling female comedian, Pierce continues to bring the laughs with her unique blend of music and comedy.

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Episode 93 | Thom Rainer Apr 28, 2023

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On today's Friday edition of the Christian Music Guys, we chat with Thom Rainer! Thom is the founder and CEO of Church Answers, an online community, and resource for church leaders. Prior to founding Church Answers, Rainer served as president and CEO of LifeWay Christian Resources. Before coming to LifeWay, he served at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary for twelve years where he was the founding dean of the Billy Graham School of Missions and Evangelism.

In addition to speaking in hundreds of venues over the past 20 years, Rainer led Rainer Group, a church and denominational consulting firm, from 1990 to 2005. The firm provided church health insights to over 500 churches and other organizations over that period.

He is the author of more than two dozen books, including I Am a Church Member, Breakout Churches, Autopsy of a Deceased Church, Who Moved My Pulpit?, and Anatomy of a Revived Church. His latest book, I Believe: A Concise Guide to the Essentials of the Christian Faith, is available now!

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Episode 92 | Ryan Stevenson Apr 26, 2023

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On today's episode, we chat with Ryan Stevenson! Ryan is known for songs such as, 'Eye of the Storm', and 'With lifted hands'! Ryan is a part of Gotee Records. Ryan's latest album, 'Able', is his best to date, following a season of listening, learning, and pressing into the promises of God. “I was raised in a strict religious environment, and I saw God through a lens of fear, wrath, and moodiness, thinking He was always disappointed in His creation,” Stevenson explains. “But in this last season, the Lord quietly led me out into a wilderness where He could get face-to-face with me. I believe He did this out of kindness and jealousy for my wholeness, to settle a lot of questions and doubts I've lived with for many years.”
“For the first time ever, I've become rooted and established in my beloved identity,” he adds. “The Holy Spirit has begun to peel off layers of insecurity and fear of rejection. 2 Corinthians 5:21 says we are ‘the righteousness of God,’ and Galatians 2:20 says we 'have been crucified with Christ’ and that everything connected with the old flesh has died. This revelation has pierced my heart and brought me tremendous freedom and a passion for helping others see Jesus through the same lens.”
ABLE is also highlighted by the title-cut and debut single, a soul-stirring testimony of God’s faithfulness written by Stevenson, Blake NeeSmith and Jeff Pardo. 'Able' is out this Friday!

Episode 90 | Bob Smiley talks comedy Part 2 Apr 19, 2023

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On today's episode, we chat with 2-time guest, Bob Smiley! Bob has been doing standup comedy for over 20 years. He’s toured with bands such as the Newsboys, Third Day, and Mercy Me! He’s an author of 3 kid books and a podcast for Focus on the Family under the brand series he created called “The Adventure’s of Average Boy”. The jokes come at you fast but will always be 100% clean for you and your family to enjoy! Check Bob out on tour and his site for 'Vacay with comics'!

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Episode 89 | Colton Dixon | Friday Edition Apr 14, 2023

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On today's special Friday episode, we chat with Colton Dixon! Colton was a part of 'American Idol', and God is just getting started with him! Colton is known for such songs as, 'Build a Boat', 'You Are, and 'Miracles'. He currently is on the 'Build a boat tour', with Jordan St. Cyr, and Apollo LTD! We chat with Colton in person and hear his heart, and we hear about his tour!

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Episode 88 | Kel Mitchell Apr 12, 2023

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On today's episode, we chat with actor, Kel Mitchell! Kel Mitchell is a two-time Emmy Award-nominated actor, producer, comedian, and youth pastor hailing from Chicago, Illinois. Mitchell executive produced and appeared in the new iteration of the beloved Nickelodeon series All That, bringing him full circle to the original award-winning show that was his big break. All That was Nickelodeon's longest-running live-action series, with 171 episodes across ten seasons from 1994 to 2005. The franchise paved the way for a number of successful spin-offs, including Kenan & Kel, The Amanda Show, The Nick Cannon Show, and the feature-length film Good Burger, all of which cemented Mitchell's impact on pop culture. Kel has a devotional, 'Blessed Mode', 'Prank day', a kids book, and announced a sequel to Good Burger!

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Check us out every Tuesday, 4:30 pm EST. on 88.5 WJIE in the Louisville, Kentucky, Southern Indiana area! You can always listen to it on their website, wjie.org.

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