NRT Now Podcast

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Welcome to the NRT Now Podcast, giving you the latest in Christian music news, topics and artist interviews directly from the largest Christian music site online, NewReleaseToday.

  1. 05/03/2023

    139 - Bring Back the Boy Bands! (Anthem Lights)

    It's entirely possible, likely even, that you were introduced to Anthem Lights through one of their medleys or mashups on social media. With close to 8 million followers across all platforms, their passion for creating family friendly entertainment is resonating with so many. The group stops in to share with us about why they have poured so much into these projects and about incorporating mainstream music in along with the Christian songs. If you've noticed that they've been a little quiet lately, it's because they have been focusing on their upcoming album of original music! The song "God Gave Me Freedom" has recently been released to radio, although the guys of Anthem Lights didn't expect it to be their next single. The group shares the story and the life behind the song and about the upcoming project. We couldn't end the episode without talking about influential vocal groups and boy bands. Anthem Lights talks about the groups that were most influential to them being at the spot they are today.

    31 min

  2. 04/05/2023

    138 - Brotherly Shenanigans (Consumed By Fire)

    The Ward brothers have been doing ministry through music for longer than they haven't at this point, which means they have lived a lot of life cooped up in enclosed spaces together. Funny enough, Caleb, Jordan, and Josh share that they were probably better behaved on the road when they were younger and their parents were their means of travel. The heart behind their hit song First Things First comes from the ups and downs of being brothers on the road: in the moments when they're getting on each other's nerves the most, keep the first things first. The Wards talk about the lessons their dad taught them and the influence he had on them. They share about their parents' legacy of church plants and support for their music career. They also talk about growing up together and which one of the brothers was the instigators and who got injured the most.

    40 min

  3. 03/15/2023

    137 - Healing After The Heartbreak (Blanca)

    Sometimes life hits us hard and in the ways we least expect it... and it can surface wounds we forgot that we had. When this happens, we can either sit in the hurt and the pain, or we can run to our God that can heal us. Blanca shares about her journey of healing coming out of some of the toughest seasons of her life. Blanca also chats with us about her Latin heritage that is infused in her music and her ministry. Part of her healing was discovering who Blanca really is, which included a trip to visit the places where her parents grew up. The healing journey she has been walking through has taken her from walking through life on autopilot to walking in joy in her identity, both heavenly and earthly.

    29 min

  4. 03/01/2023

    136 - Big Stages with a Bigger Message (Cochren & Co.)

    Tobymac Hits Deep Tour. Newsboys Stand Together Tour. K-Love Live at Red Rocks. Along with quite a few festivals and other shows, Cochren & Co. has had a busy year. Michael Cochren shares his journey from a regional opening artist to taking the stage of some of biggest tours. Podcast host Jake had the chance to attend a few of these shows, Michael and Jake reminisce about some of these incredible nights. Somewhere in the middle of this busy season, Cochren & Co. found the time to write and record a new album. Michael shares about the life and the lessons that went into this album, both the musical influences that shine through and the lyrics that point people to run home to God.

    28 min

  5. 02/15/2023

    135 - The CoJo Now Show (Coby James and Joseph O’Brien)

    The CoJo Show has taken the Internet by storm with videos like "K-Love Dads" and "The Steven Curtis Chapman Song", a video that led to a huge surprise while in the K-Love studios. Coby James and Joseph O'Brien sang that they wanted to write a banger like Steven Curtis Chapman... they got the chance to just a short while later! Coby and Joseph talk about the experience of the whirlwind experience. In a CoJo Now Show challenge, Coby gets the chance to redeem his loss to Joseph in Way Nation's Best of 2022 Song Battle. The duo also share how the podcast got started and the reason why they are passionate about releasing content that is fresh and creative while continuing to point people to Jesus.   Video links: K-Love Surprises CoJo Show Way Nation Best of 2022 Song Battle

    33 min

  6. 02/01/2023

    134 - Next Big Thing, Part 13 (CLINE)

    In this installment of the Next Big Thing series, we would like to introduce you to CLINE. The group is comprised of the siblings Darrick, Garrett, and Jacquelyn Cline. Garrett and Darrick are brothers, Jacquelyn is Garrett's wife and I'm sure they would all say she's there to make them sound and look good. While they are relatively new to the CCM and worship space, they are no strangers to the music industry. Jacquelyn has been in and out of studios, and Garrett and Darrick have been in the mainstream Country space as a part of Dylan Scott's band for almost a decade. The Cline's share their experience of being Christians in music and how they keep their faith strong in a mainstream band. They also share about listening to the assignments God gives you to share his word, whether it's staying home with kids, serving in your church, or on the road in a bar. The Cline's also share their journey in CCM to this point and how working with others and co-writing has been the key to finding their identity.

    46 min

  7. 01/18/2023

    133 - Brand New Me (Ben Fuller)

    Ben Fuller's song "Who I Am" has made an impact on so many of us... as evidenced by how long it dominated the charts at #1 and recently earning an NRT We Love Awards nomination. Behind that song is a man who has fought through addictions in a primarily unchurched part of the country. After moving to Nashville, Ben had an encounter with Jesus that broke the chains of addiction.   Ben chats with us about the peace he found once he surrendered his life to Christ. Through his relatively short time as a Christian, he has seen God restore relationships in his life, break addictions, and restore mental health. One of the relationships that has been restored is one with his Dad, a relationship that is now open to emotion. We chat about how important it is for guys to express emotion and to find the kind of friends you can be raw and authentic around.

    29 min

  8. 12/07/2022

    132 - No Rest on this Mission (Selah)

    The term Selah traditionally refers to a rest, most often in a musical context. This is ironic as the group Selah has done everything but rest this past year. They've released 3 full albums, spent time on the road, and celebrated their 25th anniversary. Selah member Todd Smith shares Selah history and stories from their 25 years. One of the albums released this year was their third volume of hymns... but why hymns? He talks about the heart behind their love of hymns and why they are intentional about sharing them with this next generation. Todd also gives us the story behind his Santa Wars rivalry with author Jon Acuff.

    42 min
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Welcome to the NRT Now Podcast, giving you the latest in Christian music news, topics and artist interviews directly from the largest Christian music site online, NewReleaseToday.

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  • Creator
    NewReleaseToday
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2023
  • Episodes
    100
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