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Good art - especially independent art - doesn't just happen. Host Garret Godfrey explores some of the best ways we all can be more supportive of faith-based independent music, including interviews and the latest crowdfunding campaigns.

  1. 3D AGO

    90: Jess Ray, Rachael Thomas, Zach Winters

    Stay up to date on the latest crowdfunding campaigns in the world of faith-inspired music - and a challenge on how to better support the music you love. --- SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN --- * Jess Ray - Mama * https://jessray.bandcamp.com/album/mama * https://jessraymusic.myshopify.com/products/mama-vinyl-pre-order * Youtube episode https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vVURL3m5V-o --- OTHER CAMPAIGNS --- * Rachael Thomas - Steward Small Things EP - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/rachaelthomasmusic/steward-small-things-ep * Paula Fong - new two part 10 song album - https://renewthearts.donorsupport.co/page/Paula-Fong * Zach Winters - Listener & Eden (music and poetry) - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/zachwinters/listener-eden-zach-winters * Anthony Quails - Live From Solid Ground Coffeehouse - https://anthonyquails.bandcamp.com/album/live-from-solid-ground-coffeehouse-2 * Determined Hymns - We Are One: Modern Hymns for the Church - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/determinedhymns/we-are-one-modern-hymns-for-the-church * Bill Mallonee - Glimmer - https://www.billmalloneemusic.com/cds_and_vinyl/glimmer-cd/ * Manafest - Sleep Walker Awake - https://manafestkickstarter.com/kickstarter-w-order-form1774971235676 * GVTH DVDDY - GVDV - https://velvetbluemusic.com/?product=gvth-dvddy-gvdv * John Elefante & Audio Adrenaline pre-orders - https://girdermusic.com/collections/pre-orders * Apostle and Veni Domine pre-orders - https://boonesoverstock.com/collections/pre-orders * Craig's Brother - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cbnewtunes/15-demos-you-choose-the-next-craigs-brother-songs * Sam McCabe - Ordinary Life - https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-sam-mccabe-finish-his-album-ordinary-life * Rich Mullins & Zion Reissue of 1981's "Behold the Man' - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/utrmedia/rich-mullins-and-zion-reissue-of-1981s-behold-the-man --- CREDITS --- * Host/Producer - Garret Godfrey * Executive Producer - Dave Trout * Zion Kickstarter Prelaunch - https://bit.ly/zionks * UTR's Critics' Picks Playlist - https://utrmedia.org/cp2026 * UTR's New & Notable for April 2026 - https://utrmedia.org/nn0426 *Playlist of over 200 great artists all with under 10K monthly listeners - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4kVNh7DVpO5eoMssGS2Lmi?si=eb1bb0f5aa5c487c * Good Patrons email newsletter https://utrmedia.us14.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=85113034823cd07c83d277cad&id=ca2fe47e5d * Good Patron's newsletter @ Substack https://goodpatronpodcast.substack.com/ *All the socials - https://linktr.ee/goodpatronpodcast * Email: goodpatronpodcast@gmail.com * Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/good-patron-utr-media-555222 * All songs used are with permission or under fair use provisions (c) 2026 UTR Media. All Rights Reserved. A 501(c)(3) non-profit organization - info at https://utrmedia.org

    30 min

  2. APR 6

    89: Joe Day, Phil Madeira, Sam McCabe

    This month's Good Patron Challenge is to pre-save albums... and then listen! Plus Garret brings you the scoop on the latest crowdfunding campaigns. --- SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN --- * Joe Day - Wilderness * https://renewthearts.donorsupport.co/page/Joe-Day --- OTHER CAMPAIGNS --- * Phil Madeira - 2 albums and a book! - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/philmadeira/phil-madeira-the-millionth-mile-and-more-miles * Kirsten Hildegard - Works of Love - https://kirstenhildegard.bandcamp.com/album/works-of-love * Sam McCabe - Ordinary Life - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sammccabe/ordinary-life * L.S. Underground - The Grape Prophet - https://lostinohio.com/products/ls-underground-the-grape-prophet * Atomic Opera - For Madmen Only and Alpha & Oranges - https://boonesoverstock.com/search?q=atomic+opera&goal=0_d1d8e68765-2a44dea4c4-89391823&mc_cid=2a44dea4c4 * The Eagle Rock Gospel Singers - Revival - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ergsband/revival-album-and-tour-the-eagle-rock-gospel-singers --- CREDITS --- * Host/Producer - Garret Godfrey * Executive Producer - Dave Trout * Rich Mullins Fan Weekend Info/Tickets - https://bit.ly/rmweekend2026 * UTR's Critics' Picks Playlist - https://utrmedia.org/cp2026 * UTR's New & Notable for March 2026 - https://utrmedia.org/nn0326 *Playlist of over 200 great artists all with under 10K monthly listeners - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4kVNh7DVpO5eoMssGS2Lmi?si=eb1bb0f5aa5c487c * Good Patrons email newsletter https://utrmedia.us14.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=85113034823cd07c83d277cad&id=ca2fe47e5d * Good Patron's newsletter @ Substack https://goodpatronpodcast.substack.com/ *All the socials - https://linktr.ee/goodpatronpodcast * Email: goodpatronpodcast@gmail.com * Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/good-patron-utr-media-555222 * All songs used are with permission or under fair use provisions (c) 2026 UTR Media. All Rights Reserved. A 501(c)(3) non-profit organization - info at https://utrmedia.org

    23 min

  3. MAR 2

    Episode 88: The Eagle Rock Gospel Singers, Michael Knott, Jonathan Ogden

    This month’s Good Patron Challenge is to go see live music! Plus Garret brings you the scoop on the latest crowdfunding campaigns. --- SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN --- * The Eagle Rock Gospel Singers - Revival * https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ergsband/revival-album-and-tour-the-eagle-rock-gospel-singers * Jam in the Van video of Little Light - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VgG_ZJkGpoA --- OTHER CAMPAIGNS --- * Lifesavers - PopLife, LS Underground - This Is the Healing, and Michael Knott - Screaming Brittle Siren vinyl reissues - https://boonesoverstock.com/collections/pre-orders * Michael Knott - Rocket and a Bomb - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/lofirecords/michael-knott-rocket-and-a-bomb-deluxe-reissue * Jonathan Ogden - DAY (Digital pre-order)- https://jonathanogden.bandcamp.com/album/day * Jonathan Ogden - NIGHT and DAY double vinyl pre-order - https://www.hellomerch.com/products/night-day-vinyl * Kevin Schlereth - Settle In (vinyl pre-order) - https://resuscitation.store/products/kevin-schlereth-settle-in-deluxe-12-lp * Taylor Armstrong - When It Rains (vinyl pre-order) - https://taylorarmstrongmusic.com/shop/p/when-it-rains-special-edition-pre-order * Numero Various Artists - Great Lakes Gospel Vol 2 Detroit - https://numerogroup.com/products/great-lakes-gospel-detroit * Good Lord Rose! - Provoking the Psalter Vol 1 - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/provokingthepsalter/provoking-the-psalter-vol-1-a-record-by-good-lord-rose --- CREDITS --- * Host/Producer - Garret Godfrey * Executive Producer - Dave Trout * UTR's February 2026 New & Notable - https://utrmedia.org/nn0226/ * UTR's Critic's Picks Playlist - https://utrmedia.org/cp2025 *Playlist of over 200 great artists all with under 10K monthly listeners - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4kVNh7DVpO5eoMssGS2Lmi?si=eb1bb0f5aa5c487c * UTR contest for Record Player & Vinyl - https://utrmedia.org/winrec * Good Patron’s email newsletter - https://utrmedia.us14.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=85113034823cd07c83d277cad&id=ca2fe47e5d * Good Patron's newsletter @ Substack - https://goodpatronpodcast.substack.com/ *All the socials - https://linktr.ee/goodpatronpodcast * Email: goodpatronpodcast@gmail.com * Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/good-patron-utr-media-555222 * All songs used are with permission or under fair use provisions © 2026 UTR Media. All Rights Reserved. A 501(c)(3) non-profit org - info at https://utrmedia.org

    28 min

  4. FEB 2

    87: Mal V Moo, Shayla Carter, Elizabeth Boyd

    It's the first Good Patron episode of 2026... and Garret not only brings you the latest scoop on current crowdfunding campaigns, but also an exclusive interview with the founder of Dropsnext. --- SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN --- * Mal V Moo - Psalmodic * https://www.paypal.com/donate?campaign_id=UMH5A9FWKNKT2 * Mal V Moo Threads - https://www.threads.com/@malvmoo --- GOOD PATRON CHALLENGE --- * Dropsnext website - https://dropsnext.com/ * Dropsnext Threads - https://www.threads.com/@dropsnext * Dropsnext Intsta - https://www.instagram.com/dropsnext/ --- OTHER CAMPAIGNS --- * Shayla Carter - full album - https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/2SUEMV526TUV8 * Elizabeth Boyd EP - The Myth and the Mystery - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/elizabethboyd/the-myth-and-the-mystery-ep-by-elizabeth-boyd * Josh Bissel - full album - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/joshbissell/full-length-album-honest-faith-filled-songs-of-worship/ * Bill Mallonee - Glimmer (Double CD) - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/billmallonee/glimmer-the-new-14-song-cd-by-bill-mallonee/ * Yung Kriss - home studio - https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-yung-kriss-upgrade-his-home-studio-christian-music * Dave Perkins - housefire recovery- https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-sue-and-dave-rebuild-after-the-fire * Kevin Schlereth - Settle In - https://kevinschlereth.bandcamp.com/album/settle-in * Anthony Quails - double live album anthony@anthonyquails.com --- CREDITS --- * Host/Producer - Garret Godfrey * Executive Producer - Dave Trout * UTR's Top 11 Gourmet Albums of 2025 - https://utrmedia.org/t11ga25 * UTR's Contest for record player - https://utrmedia.org/winrec * UTR's Critics Picks Playlist - https://utrmedia.org/cp2025 *Playlist of over 100 great artists all with under 10K monthly listeners - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4kVNh7DVpO5eoMssGS2Lmi?si=eb1bb0f5aa5c487c * Good Patron's email newsletter - https://utrmedia.us14.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=85113034823cd07c83d277cad&id=ca2fe47e5d * Good Patron's newsletter at Substack - https://goodpatronpodcast.substack.com/ * All the socials - https://linktr.ee/goodpatronpodcast * Email: goodpatronpodcast@gmail.com * Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/good-patron-utr-media-555222 * All songs used are with permission or under fair use provisions (c) 2026 UTR Media. All Rights Reserved. A 501(c)(3) non-profit org - info at https://utrmedia.org

    56 min

  5. 12/08/2025

    86: Steve Scott, Jet Circus, Seth Davey, LOVKN

    Tis the season for gifts of generosity, and this month's challenge is to consider giving the gift of music... plus Garret keeps you up to date on all the latest crowdfunding campaigns in Christian music. --- SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN --- * Steve Scott - Moving Pictures and Closeups * https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/charles-norman/double-album-by-steve-scott * Rock That Doesn't Roll episode - https://pod.link/1703257857/episode/cHJ4XzQ3MTVfMGJmZDZjMjMtNjM3NS00YzhlLWI1MWQtNDE3MzIwZjRmODUw --- OTHER CAMPAIGNS --- * Jet Circus - Step on It (35th anniv CD/Vinyl reissue) - https://girdermusic.com/collections/pre-orders * Seth Davey - Words in the Wounds (preorder) - https://sethdavey.bandcamp.com/album/words-in-the-wounds * LOVKN - In Process (preorder) - https://lovkn.myshopify.com/ * Give the Gift of Music links: -- Holy Ghost Record Club - https://holyghostrecord.shop/ -- The Rabbit Room Store - https://store.rabbitroom.com/collections/music -- Merchbar - https://www.merchbar.com/music-styles/christian-indie --- CREDITS --- * Host/Producer - Garret Godfrey * Executive Producer - Dave Trout * UTR's Buildathon 2025 - https://utrmedia.org/b2025 * SPONSOR: Stephen Hesselman's album - https://is.gd/shesssp * Bellsburg Store [promo: HOLIDAY25] - https://bellsburg.com/store * UTR's Christmas Songs of Faith Playlist - https://utrmedia.org/smcmas *Playlist of over 100 great artists all with under 10K monthly listeners - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4kVNh7DVpO5eoMssGS2Lmi?si=eb1bb0f5aa5c487c * Good Patron's email newsletter - https://utrmedia.us14.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=85113034823cd07c83d277cad&id=ca2fe47e5d * Good Patron's newsletter at Substack - https://goodpatronpodcast.substack.com/ * All the socials - https://linktr.ee/goodpatronpodcast * Email: goodpatronpodcast@gmail.com * Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/good-patron-utr-media-555222 * All songs used are with permission or under fair use provisions (c) 2025 UTR Media. All Rights Reserved. A 501(c)(3) non-profit org - info at https://utrmedia.org

    17 min

  6. 11/03/2025

    85: Barry & Michelle Patterson, David Benjamin Blower, Poor Bishop Hooper

    Good music doesn't just happen. Get involved with a new listener challenge... plus Garret keeps you up to date on all the latest crowdfunding campaigns in Christian music. --- SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN --- * Barry & Michelle Patterson - Flower that Blooms in the Night * https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/barryandmichelle/flower-that-blooms-in-the-night-barry-and-michelle-patterson --- SIDE HUSTLE LINKS --- * Rachel Wilhelm soaps - https://www.facebook.com/rachel.wilhelm.52/posts/pfbid02Qd3U1oFTE62jidV1G5dpuLVCvCmKRcVFNCvnpoGyBp8TPCLr8VQGqvu91tbP9VKyl * Poor Bishop Hooper - A Meal of Remembrance (book) - https://www.poorbishophooper.com/product/a-meal-of-remembrance-book * Andrew Osenga - How to Remember: Forgotten Pathways to an Authentic Faith - https://www.moodypublishers.com/how-to-remember/ --- OTHER CAMPAIGNS --- * David Benjamin Blower - We Are All Here - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/davidbenjaminblower/we-are-all-here/description * Poor Bishop Hooper - Alone and All My Delight (albums) - https://www.poorbishophooper.com/give * Casey Page - First album in 20 years - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/caseypage/casey-pages-first-album-in-20-years * Ronnie Martin - Evergreen Melodie - https://velvetbluemusic.com/?product=ronnie-martin-evergreen-melodie * The Resting Place - upcoming projects - https://www.facebook.com/rachel.wilhelm.52/posts/pfbid02kM8QGwrSptzR4eNfXf1yQgBk7waAvhRbK585Mm1dHTDaZzdKdxPui5wB4wgTPgonl and https://www.therestingplacemusic.com/partner * Jeff Johnson - Is-Land - https://jeffjohnsonarkmusic.bandcamp.com/album/is-land * X-Sinner - Goin Out With a Bang - https://x-sinner.bandcamp.com/album/goin-out-with-a-bang * Andy Mineo - Uncomfortable - https://www.smlxlvinyl.com/products/andy-mineo-uncomfortable-2lp * John Schlitt - The Christmas Project - https://girdermusic.com/collections/pre-orders * Holy Soldier - Promise Man - https://girdermusic.com/collections/pre-orders --- CREDITS --- * Host/Producer - Garret Godfrey * Executive Producer - Dave Trout * SPONSOR: Allie Murphy's single - https://is.gd/sunshinesp * UTR's Heart, Soul, & Mind Playlist - https://utrmedia.org/hsm27 *Playlist of over 100 great artists all with under 10K monthly listeners - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4kVNh7DVpO5eoMssGS2Lmi?si=eb1bb0f5aa5c487c * UTR New & Notable for October - https://utrmedia.org/nn1025/ * Good Patron's email newsletter - https://utrmedia.us14.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=85113034823cd07c83d277cad&id=ca2fe47e5d * Good Patron's newsletter at Substack - https://goodpatronpodcast.substack.com/ * All the socials - https://linktr.ee/goodpatronpodcast * Email: goodpatronpodcast@gmail.com * Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/good-patron-utr-media-555222 * All songs used are with permission or under fair use provisions (c) 2025 UTR Media. All Rights Reserved. A 501(c)(3) non-profit org - info at https://utrmedia.org

    29 min

  7. 10/06/2025

    84: Back to Bellsburg, Stryper, The Choir

    Stay up to date on all the latest crowdfunding campaigns in Christian music. Plus we have an exclusive interview with Old Bear Record's Anthony Hoisington. --- SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN --- * Various Artists - Back to Bellsburg... The Songs of Rich Mullins * https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/bellsburg/back-to-bellsburg-the-songs-of-rich-mullins/ --- OTHER CAMPAIGNS --- *The Choir - Dragonfly (double album) & Flap Your Wings (reissue) - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/thechoir/dragonfly-the-choirs-new-double-album-on-cd-and-vinyl *Stryper - The Greatest Gift of All - https://talkshop.live/watch/2I3BRMRYlKJI *Living Sacrifice - Inhabit - https://www.livingsacrificemetal.com/ *Eisley - Room Noises - https://www.roughtrade.com/en-us/product/eisley/room-noises#53511602929995 *Nobody's Uncle - Mercy Diorama - https://nobodysuncle.bandcamp.com/album/mercy-diorama *Dominic "DOM" Lewis - Colors - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/domcolors/colors-a-musical-journey-through-lifes-seasons *Kristen Budde - Lean Toward the Light - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/kristenbudde/lean-toward-the-light-a-new-book-and-album-by-kristen-budde *Christian Hohn - debut album - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/christian-hohn/fund-christian-hohns-debut-album --- CREDITS --- * Host/Producer - Garret Godfrey * Executive Producer - Dave Trout * SPONSOR 1: Julianne Wonser Retreat - https://juliannewonser.com/songwriting-retreats * SPONSOR 2: Back To Bellsburg Kickstarter - https://bit.ly/b2bks *Playlist of over 100 great artists all with under 10K monthly listeners - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4kVNh7DVpO5eoMssGS2Lmi?si=eb1bb0f5aa5c487c * UTR New & Notable for September - https://utrmedia.org/nn0925/ * Good Patron's email newsletter - https://utrmedia.us14.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=85113034823cd07c83d277cad&id=ca2fe47e5d * Good Patron's newsletter at Substack - https://goodpatronpodcast.substack.com/ *All the socials - https://linktr.ee/goodpatronpodcast * Email: goodpatronpodcast@gmail.com * Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/good-patron-utr-media-555222 * All songs used are with permission or under fair use provisions (c) 2025 UTR Media. All Rights Reserved. A 501(c)(3) non-profit org - info at https://utrmedia.org

    42 min

  8. 09/08/2025

    83: Rachel Wilhelm, Jan Krist, Katy Martin

    This month, Garret brings you the latest crowdfunding campaigns, a listener challenge, and an exclusive interview with the artist behind the spotlight campaign: Rachel Wilhelm. --- SPOTLIGHT CAMPAIGN --- * Rachel Wilhelm - Hosea * https://www.unitedadoration.com/project/hosea/ --- OTHER CAMPAIGNS --- *Jan Krist - Since You Asked Me& - https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/since-you-asked-me-jan-krist#/ *Katy Martin - Solo Album - https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-bring-my-debut-album-reflections-to-life *Seth Davey - Words in the Wounds - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/kingdomrising/words-in-the-wounds-a-10-song-full-band-concept-album *Sydney Andrea - Safe Place - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sydneyadrea/safe-place-album-live-recording-at-swiss/ *Caleb Andrew - Southern Gospel album - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/calebandrewmusic/caleb-andrew-debut-album *Les and Joyce Carlsen - Free Will - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/lescarlsen/more-music-from-les-carlsen-legendary-bloodgood-frontman *Deliverance - Weapons of Our Warfare (reissue) - https://boonesoverstock.com/collections/pre-orders/products/deliverance-weapons-of-our-warfare-8-bonus-2-lp-blue-splatter-vinyl-gatefold-2025 *Trytan - Celestial Messenger (reissue) - https://boonesoverstock.com/collections/pre-orders/products/trytan-celestial-messenger-2-bonus *Trytan - Alliance (best of) - https://boonesoverstock.com/collections/pre-orders/products/trytan-alliance-the-best-of-trytan-cd-2025-retroactive *Jeffrey Kotthoff (Lo-Fidelity Records) GoFundMe - https://www.gofundme.com/f/jeffreys-journey-from-heartbreak-to-hope *JIMMY ROCK - Reflections - https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-bring-my-debut-album-reflections-to-life *Kevin Schlereth - Settle In - https://nottheminion.com/ --- CREDITS --- * Host/Producer - Garret Godfrey * Executive Producer - Dave Trout * UTR's New & Notable for August 2025 - https://utrmedia.org/nn0825 * UTR's Contest for Beats Solo Buds - https://utrmedia.org/winbuds *Playlist of over 100 great artists all with under 10K monthly listeners - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4kVNh7DVpO5eoMssGS2Lmi?si=eb1bb0f5aa5c487c * Good Patrons email newsletter https://utrmedia.us14.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=85113034823cd07c83d277cad&id=ca2fe47e5d *All the socials - https://linktr.ee/goodpatronpodcast * Email: goodpatronpodcast@gmail.com * Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/good-patron-utr-media-555222 * All songs used are with permission or under fair use provisions (c) 2025 UTR Media. All Rights Reserved. A 501(c)(3) non-profit, info at https://utrmedia.org

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Good art - especially independent art - doesn't just happen. Host Garret Godfrey explores some of the best ways we all can be more supportive of faith-based independent music, including interviews and the latest crowdfunding campaigns.

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  • Creator
    UTR Media
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2026
  • Episodes
    97
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