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In part 2 of this 2-part season finale, Steven Curtis Chapman talks about the struggles he faced as he began to rise in popularity within the CCM industry. Plus, he discusses his and wife, Mary Beth's passion for adoption and all they are doing to help children in need find loving homes. Of course, we also take a look back at a few favorite hits, as well as preview a couple of tracks off his new project, "Still"!

*Music in this Episode:

"The Change" - Sparrow Records
"Got 2 B Tru" - Sparrow Records
"Great Adventure" - Sparrow Records
"When Love Takes You In" - Sparrow Records
"Still" - Provident Label Group ( A Div. of Sony Music Group)
"I'm Alive" - Provident Label Group ( A Div. of Sony Music Group)
 
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He is a legend in the CCM world. His lyrics and music have touched millions. He has won multiple Grammy's Dove awards, GMA's and list keeps growing. But this icon of the industry is a self-proclaimed "Kentucky boy" at heart and he sits sits down with us in part one of this 2 part season finale to talk about his life and incredible career. He is the one and only Steve Curtis Chapman.

*Music in this episode:

"Lord of the Dance" - Sparrow Records
"No Better Place" - Sparrow Records
"My Turn Now" - Sparrow Records
"More to This Life" - Sparrow Records
"For the Sake of the Call" - Sparrow Records
"Don't Lose Heart" - Provident Label Group ( A Div. of Sony Music Group)

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Russ Lee wasn't raised in a Christian home. In fact, by the time he was 17, he was already dealing drugs. But he knew there was something more and he was missing out. One night, with his drugs still in the trunk of his car, he attended a church service that changed his life. That began a path that would take him to fronting one of the most iconic CCM groups, Newsong, as well as embarking on his own solo career. This week, we talk to Russ about his life, faith and the choices he made along the way, which included leaving Newsong, and then coming back years later.

Music in This episode:

"People Get Ready" - Newsong (Provident Label Group)
"Miracles" - Newsong (Provident Label Group)
"Smile" - Russ Lee (Sparrow)
"Arise My Love" - Newsong (Provident Label Group)
"I Am a Christian" - Newsong (HHM Records)
"Suddenly" - Russ Lee (Mansion Entertainment)
"Live What I Believe" - Russ Lee (Sparrow)

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His raspy blues voice defined Guardian's distinct sound for over a decade. In our season premier, Jamie Rowe sat down with us to talk about his faith, career and what he's up to these days. In this episode, we learn the stories behind some of Guardian's most popular songs and how John Elefante and Steve Taylor helped to make them such a huge success in the Chritian metal world.

Music in this Episode:

"Eye of the Storm" - Tempest (Star Song)
"Fire and Love" - Guardian (Word)
"I Found Love"- Guardian (Pakaderm/Pakaderm)
"Take of Your Cross" - Guardian (Pakaderm)
"One Thing Left To Do" - Guardian (Myrrh)
"Jesus is the Way" - Jamie Rowe (Jamie Rowe Creative)
"The Rain" - Guardian (Word/Pakaderm)

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In this final episode of season 2, our interview with the great Randy Stonehill picks up right where it left off, as Randy tells what it was like when he got the news of Keith Green's death. As Stonehill takes us through his solo career, we talk about his unique songwriting style, as well as preview some tracks from his brand new project, Lost Art of Listening! Plus, did you know Randy was in a really bad horror movie called, Beware the Blob! in 1972? Don't believe us? Click HERE and forward to time index 26:51! Trust us, it's worth it! Don't worry, Randy gives us the full story behind his cameo he'd wished we'd forgotten!
You also don't want to miss the wonderful story of how, after decades of prayer,  Randy was able to lead his father to the Lord shortly before he passed away. It's an incredible end to and in credible season that you don't want to miss!

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Music used in this episode:
"Starlings" - Return to Paradise (Myrrh)
"Lord You're Beautiful" - Performed by Keith Green
"Baby Hates Clowns" - Thirst (Brentwood)
"Who Will Save the Children" -  (For Compassion International)
"Billy Frank" - Lost Art of Listening (RB-MacNeel Music)
"Money" - Lost Art of Listening (RB-MacNeel Music)
"Goodbye Old Friend" - Lost Art of Listening (RB-MacNeel Music)
"Leonard Has a Toaster"- Lost Art of Listening (RB-MacNeel Music)

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Known as one of the pioneers of Contemporary Christian Music, Randy Stonehill paved the way for future artists and set the standard for writing solid Christian Music. But his journey was not an easy one and it was his friendship with the late Larry Norman that ultimately led him to Christ. In this episode, Randy talks about his incredible journey to find Christ, as well as his complex relationship with friend and songwriting partner, the late Keith Green. Join us for part 1 of this 2-part season finale, as Randy regales us with his captivating stories and we look back at some of his music, as well as preview some tracks from Randy's brand new album, Lost Art of Listening!

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Music used in this episode:

"A Promise Made is a Promise Kept" - Randy Stonehill (Street Level Records)
"I Love You"  - Randy Stonehill (Sonrise)
"Forget Your Hexagram" - Larry Norman (Sonrise)
"Norman's Kitchen" - Randy Stonehill (Sonrise)
"Intermission at the Wonderama" - Beth Folsom, Robert Martin, Terry Glenn, Dianne Ready (Myrrh)
"Prodigal Son Suite" - Keith Green (Sparrow)
"Beginning of the Living End" - Randy Stonehill (MacNeel Music)
"Your Love Broke Through" - Performed by Russ Taff (Sparrow)
"Mercy in the Shadowland" - Randy Stonehill (MacNeel Music)

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As the bassist for the powerhouse CCM group, The Newsboys, and also as a solo artist, Phil Joel has enjoyed a successful career in the CCM industry. But it hasn't come without its trial or difficult choices. In this episode, Joel talks about how ha cane to join the Newsboys, the hard decision to leave and how God has used his solo career to make a difference beyond his music. Plus, we'll take a look back a some Newsboys favorites that Joel was a part of, as well as preview some tracks from his brand new solo EP, "Better Than I Found It"!

Music Used in This Episode:
"Entertaining Angels" - Newsboys (Star Song)
"Reality" - Newsboys (Star Song)
"He Reigns" - Newsboys (Star Song)
"In Wonder" - Newsboys (Star Song)
"Better Than I Found It" - Phil Joel 
"Sailing Speed" - Phil Joel

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Paul Roraback was the drummer for the Christian grunge band, Grammatrain, back in the early 90's. In this episode, he talks about his faith and how his love of music served as the catalyst to forming the band. However, after only putting out two albums, they stopped playing together when the lead vocalist recanted his faith. The experience, as well as a similar one in a different band of Paul's, left him reeling. Now, Roraback has a new band, PJ Bostic, and he is proud that his music has meaning once again. In addition to Paul's testimony, we'll also feature a few Grammatrain favorites and preview some tracks from PJ Bostic's brand new Album, Faith of Least Resistance!

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Music used in this episode:

"Lonely House" - Grammatrain (Forefront)
"Undevine Election" - Grammatrain (Forefront)
"Jonah" - Grammatrain (Forefront)
"Blue Light Gaze" - PJ Bostic
"Gleam" - PJ Bostic
"Faith of Least Resistance" - PJ Bostic

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Kim Boyce came in to Christian Contemporary Music in an era when artists like Tiffany and Debbie Gibson were all the rage. She quickly became a Christian Pop icon with two number one singles off her debut album! In this episode, she talks about her career, balancing her music and family, and the Strongs tests of faith she endured after her music career had concluded. This episode is gonna be rad!

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Music used in this episode:

"Love Resurrection" - Kim Boyce (Myrrh)
"Here" - Kim Boyce (Myrrh)
"Not To Far From Here" - By Faith (Warner)
"You're Always There" - Time and Again (Myrrh)
"Healing Place" - Single

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Danny Mariano founded, and sang lead vocals for, what could have been one of the greatest Christian Metal bands ever. Instead, the band quickly folded shortly after their one and only album was released. Since then, that project has reached cult-like status in the Christian metal world, and has been a source of rumors and conjecture as to why the band broke up. In this episode, Mariano opens up about what truly happened to Rage of Angels and what happened to his attempts to reform the band. Plus, we'll highlights some tracks from that incredible album and preview a brand new single from Danny's latest project!

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Music in this episode:
"Hooked on a Good Thing" - Rage of Angels (Regency Records)
"Leave You or Forsake You" - Rage of Angels (Regency Records)
"Somebody's Watching You" - Rage of Angels (Regency Records)
"Do You Still Believe in Love" - Rage of Angels (Regency Records)
"Healer" - Danny Mariano
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