The Power Of Songs
Music is more than melody and rhymes; it's the universal language that narrates our collective story. Take a journey with me as I talk to all types of people in the music industry about the power of songs. From the first songs that pulled them into the love of music, to the songs they've encountered along the way that had a powerful impact, we will have great conversations about the power of songs.
Episodes
23 episodes
Power Song Story with Michael Riley - I Love You Forever
In this episode, I welcome back guest Michael Riley to share another "power song story." Michael tells us about the impact of Tye Tribbett's song "I Love You Forever," describing how it lifts up Jesus and reminds him to give glory to God even t...
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From Church Drums to Grammy Nods: Michael Riley's Musical Journey
In this episode, I sat down with Michael Riley, a talented musician who's been making waves in the industry since childhood. We explored his journey from church drummer to Grammy-nominated collaborator, discussing the challenges of music direct...
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Power Song Story with Jordan Critz - Where The Streets Have No Name
In this episode, I continue my conversation with Jordan Critz, diving into our "Power Song Story" segment. Jordan opens up about his deep connection to U2's "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For," describing how his interpretation of the ...
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From Classical to Collective Soul: Jordan Critz's Musical Journey to Frequencies of the Soul
As I continue my journey podcasting, I'm constantly amazed by the diverse and inspiring stories I get to uncover through the power of songs. In this episode, I found myself in Jordan Critz's stunning Nashville studio, diving deep into his music...
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Power Song Story with James Duke - Pieces
In this episode I continue my conversation with James Duke, focusing on our "Power Song Story" segment. James opens up about his deep connection to Amanda Cook's song "Pieces," describing how he first heard it on tour and the lasting impact it'...
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Beyond the Fretboard: Shaping Sounds and Worship (Season 2 Kick-off with James Duke)
I’m excited to kick-off season 2 with an inspiring journey through the musical life of James Duke, a guitar virtuoso who has left an indelible mark on the Christian music landscape. James takes us on a nostalgic trip through his early days, fro...
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Power Song Story with Tom Booth - Love's In Need of Love Today
This power song story is a classic from the legend Stevie Wonder. Tom Booth joins me to revisit the timeless masterpiece "Love's In Need of Love Today," sharing his personal narrative of discovery and the spiritual voyage he embarked on w...
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Rich Mullins, Abbey Road, and the Cave of the Heart: Tom Booth's Musical and Spiritual Odyssey
In this episode I sit down with dear friend and acclaimed musician Tom Booth to explore the profound impact that music has had on his life and faith journey. Tom shares with me his early exposure to music through his father's eclectic taste, ra...
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Power Song Story with Chris Bell - For The Sake Of The Call
Chris Bell returns to share the extraordinary influence of Stephen Curtis Chapman's "For the Sake of the Call" on his path as a young Christian. This power song story peels back the layers of a song that became the anthem of Chris' adolescence,...
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How Singing in Grandad's Truck, College, and Church Set The Stage for Chris Bell's Global Mission
In this week's episode, I sat down with one of my best friends and fellow music lover, Chris Bell. He dove into the significant role music has played in his life and reminisced about the country classics he sang along to with his grandad ...
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Power Song Story - Open The Eyes Of My Heart
In this Power Song Story, I share my personal journey with the song "Open the Eyes of My Heart" by Paul Baloche. From playing the song in my local church to experiencing its global impact during a trip to Malaysia, I reflect on how God used thi...
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Power Song Story with Stephen Brewster - Fly
Have you ever been a part of something so surreal that it left you questioning the boundary between the earthly and the divine? In this power song story with Stephen Brewster he shares an incredible story that embodies this. He takes us through...
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Purple Rain and Praise Refrain: Stephen Brewster's Journey from College Radio to the Music Industry
In this episode, I sit down with my doppelgänger and long-time friend in the Christian music industry, Stephen Brewster. We discuss Brewster's journey from growing up on the mission field in Haiti to discovering his passion for music, particula...
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Power Song Story with Ryan Horton - Refiner
I love the power of this song story because it dives into the rush of clarity and Holy Spirit that washed over Ryan Horton. In this power song story he shares a profound encounter with the song “Refiner” that turned an ordinary drive into an ex...
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Going After The Unknown In The Uncommon Places with Ryan Horton
In this episode of The Power of Songs, I had the honor of sitting down with Ryan Horton to discuss his incredible journey from leading worship in church to ministering through music on the streets and in subways. Ryan shares with me how his lov...
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Power Song Story - Ever Be
In this first episode of my Power Song Story series, I get personal and share how the song "Ever Be" by Kalley Heiligenthal met me on a plane, listening to the first mix of the song, and reading a journal of encouraging messages from the ...
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Air freshener smoke machines and everything In between: The Phil J Experience
In this episode I sit down with drummer and artist Phil J to discuss his lifelong musical journey. Phil shares personal stories with me, from his early days drumming in church at age 6, to discovering artists like Michael Jackson, Andy Mineo, a...
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Drums, Tenors, Bar Bands and Worship Leading: A Song Journey to SONS The Band
Join Jordan and Steve from SONS The Band as they we have a laugh-filled convo about the songs that impacted their musical journeys. From U2 to Willie Nelson to Elvis performing in the Marriott Conference Room circuit with Steve's Mom's ba...
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A Faith, Family, and Music Journey From Down Under to Nashville with David Smallbone
In this episode, I had the honor of hosting the living legend, David Smallbone, who is the father of famous Christian Music Artists Rebecca St. James and For King and Country (Luke and Joel). We talk about his decades-long career in the music i...
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Mixing Memories and Mastering Life with Paul Kimsal
In this episode, I had the honor of interviewing my podcast producer and mix engineer maestro Paul Kimsal. We talk about his formative years, from the raw energy of local South Florida shows to his leap into head engineering at 17. ...
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Life, Faith, and Music's Magnetic Pull With Nate Diaz
We start this episode off with Nate Diaz's very unique origin story. His journey into music started at a young 4 year old boy enamored with the rhythm of his father's drums in their Puerto Rican Pentecostal Church worship team. Our ...
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The Soundtrack of Our Lives with Andrea Kleid
Every song has a story that becomes the soundtrack to our lives. I'm excited to launch this episode with my first guest, long-time best friend, Andrea Kleid. She is a legend in the Christian Radio Promotion world pioneering so many ...
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My Journey With The Power Of Songs
My love for music began playing a tennis racket fashioned as my guitar and dreaming of rocking concert stages. That dream became a reality as I began playing with bands later in my teenage and young adult years. This first episode of "The Power...
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