Explore every episode of the podcast The JFH Podcast
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| 243: Overwhelmed by Worship (feat. John Van Deusen) | 26 août 2026 | 01:23:25 | |
John Van Deusen returns to the podcast to discuss the release of his alternative worship project, the 38-track As Long As I Am In The Tent Of This Body I Will Make A Joyful Noise. He shares stories about the conception of this adventurous project, its overlap with his I Am Origami series, and the personal roller coaster he experienced while recording and releasing it. In conjunction with JFH's 30th anniversary, the site just released Vol. 15 of its annual free sampler, featuring 57 songs we think you need to hear! Download here. The sampler includes the unreleased new single from podcast host Chase Tremaine, which you can also pre-save on Spotify here. The JFH Podcast is hosted and produced by Chase Tremaine and executive produced by John DiBiase and Christopher Smith. To meet the people behind the show, discuss the episodes, ask questions, and engage in conversations with other listeners, join the JFH Podcast group on Facebook. | |||
| 242: What's the Best Album of 2026 So Far? A JFH Panel Discussion | 29 juil. 2026 | 01:55:37 | |
Podcast host Chase Tremaine is joined by a panel of staff writers from jesusfreakhideout.com - John Underdown, Matt Baldwin, and Noah Schmidt - to recap the first six months of 2026, sharing their favorite albums thus far as well as highlighting a few of their most anticipated releases for the second half of the year. In conjunction with JFH's 30th anniversary, the site just released Vol. 15 of its annual free sampler, featuring 57 songs we think you need to hear! Download here. The sampler includes the unreleased new single from podcast host Chase Tremaine, which you can also pre-save on Spotify here. The JFH Podcast is hosted and produced by Chase Tremaine and executive produced by John DiBiase and Christopher Smith. To meet the people behind the show, discuss the episodes, ask questions, and engage in conversations with other listeners, join the JFH Podcast group on Facebook. BEWARE OF SPOILERS, but for reference, you can find the list of all albums recommended during this episode, alphabetical by artist: Amy Grant, The Me That Remains | |||
| 241: Formerly Known As... That Guy from Hawk Nelson (feat. Jason Dunn) | 08 juil. 2026 | 01:31:31 | |
Jason Dunn, known for his time as the frontman for Hawk Nelson's first five albums, joins the show for the first time to share stories about his brand new solo album Formerly Known As..., his return to pop-punk and touring, his time in Hawk Nelson (as well as other bands), and what he's been doing in the interim. In conjunction with JFH's 30th anniversary, the site just released Vol. 15 of its annual free sampler, featuring 57 songs we think you need to hear! Download here. The sampler includes the unreleased new single from podcast host Chase Tremaine, which you can also pre-save on Spotify here. The JFH Podcast is hosted and produced by Chase Tremaine and executive produced by John DiBiase and Christopher Smith. To meet the people behind the show, discuss the episodes, ask questions, and engage in conversations with other listeners, join the JFH Podcast group on Facebook. | |||
| 240: So Much Talk, the Sequel. (feat. So Much Hope, Buried.) | 24 juin 2026 | 02:03:19 | |
So Much Hope, Buried. (the indie artist behind JFH's #5 Staff Picks favorite album of 2024) has returned with another banger of an album with 2026's Wither | Grow. The four-piece returns to the show to discuss the album among many other topics, including parenting, production, cars, horror films, and more. In conjunction with JFH's 30th anniversary, the site just released Vol. 15 of its annual free sampler, featuring 57 songs we think you need to hear! Download here. The sampler includes the unreleased new single from podcast host Chase Tremaine, which you can also pre-save on Spotify here. The JFH Podcast is hosted and produced by Chase Tremaine and executive produced by John DiBiase and Christopher Smith. To meet the people behind the show, discuss the episodes, ask questions, and engage in conversations with other listeners, join the JFH Podcast group on Facebook. | |||
| 239: 2026 Predictions, Most Anticipated Albums, Listener Responses, & March Madness Recap | 17 juin 2026 | 01:39:38 | |
Throughout the months of March and April, over in the JFH Podcast Facebook group, our listeners (you!) participated in a tournament to determine the best album of 2006. On this episode, JFH staff writers Chase Tremaine and Scott Fryberger reconvene to discuss the tournament's many upsets and surprises, alongside sharing listener feedback and responses regarding our 2026 predictions, wish-list items, and most anticipated album releases. In conjunction with JFH's 30th anniversary, the site just released Vol. 15 of its annual free sampler, featuring 57 songs we think you need to hear! Download here. The sampler includes the unreleased new single from podcast host Chase Tremaine, which you can also pre-save on Spotify here. The JFH Podcast is hosted and produced by Chase Tremaine and executive produced by John DiBiase and Christopher Smith. To meet the people behind the show, discuss the episodes, ask questions, and engage in conversations with other listeners, join the JFH Podcast group on Facebook. | |||
| 238: March Madness Tournament of 2006 Albums | 25 mars 2026 | 02:00:37 | |
March Madness 2026? How about 2006 instead? JFH staffers Chase Tremaine, Christopher Smith, and Scott Fryberger, plus special guest Micah Smith (from the band Empty Atlas) pit against one another to determine which 32 albums released in 2006 will participate in the tournament. You will have the chance to vote on the top 32 within the JFH Podcast Facebook group. Check out the new Empty Atlas single "Godspeed," streaming everywhere on March 27! (Link to Spotify) In conjunction with JFH's 30th anniversary, the site just released Vol. 15 of its annual free sampler, featuring 57 songs we think you need to hear! Download here. The sampler includes the unreleased new single from podcast host Chase Tremaine, which you can also pre-save on Spotify here. The JFH Podcast is hosted and produced by Chase Tremaine and executive produced by John DiBiase and Christopher Smith. To meet the people behind the show, discuss the episodes, ask questions, and engage in conversations with other listeners, join the JFH Podcast group on Facebook. | |||
| 237: Can A.I. Music Be Good? A JFH Panel Discussion (feat. Adam Watts & For the Rock) | 11 mars 2026 | 03:17:27 | |
In this hot-button discussion, four panelists discuss a wide-ranging set of issues regarding generative artificial intelligence, with a specific focus on music: Can music created by A.I. be good, either ethically or artistically? Panelists include podcast host Chase Tremaine; JFH staff writer Alex "Tin Can" Caldwell; songwriter and producer Adam Watts (check out his site myartisttype.com); and Chris Adam from the Christian music promotion ministry For the Rock (follow on Instagram). In conjunction with JFH's 30th anniversary, the site just released Vol. 15 of its annual free sampler, featuring 57 songs we think you need to hear! Download here. The sampler includes the unreleased new single from podcast host Chase Tremaine, which you can also pre-save on Spotify here. The JFH Podcast is hosted and produced by Chase Tremaine and executive produced by John DiBiase and Christopher Smith. To meet the people behind the show, discuss the episodes, ask questions, and engage in conversations with other listeners, join the JFH Podcast group on Facebook. | |||
| 236: What Makes Music "Christian"? (feat. Fury & Solace) | 04 mars 2026 | 01:45:28 | |
Podcast host Chase Tremaine and JFH staff writer Matt Baldwin co-interview two members of the post-rock band Fury & Solace about their fantastic new album By Endurance and about the multifaceted relationship between faith and instrumental music. Would you like to hear and even appear as a guest on the host's new podcast series? Click here for more information. The JFH Podcast is hosted and produced by Chase Tremaine and executive produced by John DiBiase and Christopher Smith. To meet the people behind the show, discuss the episodes, ask questions, and engage in conversations with other listeners, join the JFH Podcast group on Facebook. | |||
| 235: Saying Farewell to Josh, Evan, & 2025 A.K.A. What Were 2025's Best Albums? A JFH Panel Discussion | 30 déc. 2025 | 02:43:55 | |
On a special goodbye episode, the JFH Podcast's most frequent panelists unite for one final time to discuss their favorite music released in 2025. If you're okay with spoilers, or if you're trying to find one of the songs, EPs, or albums mentioned on this episode, a comprehensive list can be found below. Some of the podcast's most frequent guests might be saying farewell, but the JFH Podcast is not! We'll be back with new episodes in 2026. Happy New Year! Would you like to hear and even appear as a guest on the host's new podcast series? Click here for more information. The JFH Podcast is hosted and produced by Chase Tremaine and executive produced by John DiBiase and Christopher Smith. To meet the people behind the show, discuss the episodes, ask questions, and engage in conversations with other listeners, join the JFH Podcast group on Facebook. Every album, EP, or song discussed or recommended on this episode is listed below (in alphabetical order by artist): Anchor & Braille, New Mexico | |||
| 234: 30 Years of Jars of Clay, the Band (feat. Jarchives' Mike Harvat) A.K.A. Is Jars of Clay One of the Greats? A JFH Panel Discussion | 17 déc. 2025 | 02:49:18 | |
In a direct sequel to the previous episode (which honored Jars of Clay's self-titled debut with two members of the band), we return for another Jars-themed episode, except this time it's a panel. The goal? To score and rank all eleven of the band's full-length albums. The results might surprise you! Host Chase Tremaine leads the panel with JFH's John DiBiase, music critic Josh Balogh, and Jarchives moderator Mike Harvat. Would you like to hear and even appear as a guest on the host's new podcast series? Click here for more information. The JFH Podcast is hosted and produced by Chase Tremaine and executive produced by John DiBiase and Christopher Smith. To meet the people behind the show, discuss the episodes, ask questions, and engage in conversations with other listeners, join the JFH Podcast group on Facebook. | |||
| 233: 30 Years of Jars of Clay, the Album (feat. Jars of Clay's Charlie Lowell & Matthew Odmark) | 26 nov. 2025 | 01:42:07 | |
Earlier this year, the seminal self-titled debut from Jars of Clay turned 30 years old. We honor that milestone anniversary by having two members of the band, Charlie Lowell and Matthew Odmark, on the show to reminisce on their memories of the album and to reflect on its legacy today. Joining the conversation are JFH's John DiBiase and Josh Balogh. Would you like to hear and even appear as a guest on the host's new podcast series? Click here for more information. The JFH Podcast is hosted and produced by Chase Tremaine and executive produced by John DiBiase and Christopher Smith. To meet the people behind the show, discuss the episodes, ask questions, and engage in conversations with other listeners, join the JFH Podcast group on Facebook. | |||
| 232: What's the Best Album of 2025 So Far? A JFH Panel Discussion | 30 juil. 2025 | 01:52:02 | |
Podcast host Chase Tremaine is joined by a panel of staff writers from jesusfreakhideout.com - Christopher Smith, John Underdown, and Matt Baldwin - to recap the first six months of 2025, sharing their favorite albums and songs and highlighting their most anticipated releases for the second half of the year. Would you like to hear and even appear as a guest on the host's new podcast series? Click here for more information. The JFH Podcast is hosted and produced by Chase Tremaine and executive produced by John DiBiase and Christopher Smith. To meet the people behind the show, discuss the episodes, ask questions, and engage in conversations with other listeners, join the JFH Podcast group on Facebook. BEWARE OF SPOILERS, but for reference, you can read the four panelists' top 5 albums below: Matt's List | |||
| 231: Nautical Rock 'n Roll! (feat. Rusty Shipp) | 21 juil. 2025 | 01:11:16 | |
One of JFH's favorite independent bands, Rusty Shipp, joins the show to discuss their career as pioneers of "nautical rock and roll" and to pry into the depths of the unit's recently released fourth album, Capsized Empire. The JFH Podcast is hosted and produced by Chase Tremaine and executive produced by John DiBiase and Christopher Smith. To meet the people behind the show, discuss the episodes, participate in polls, and engage in conversations with other listeners, join the JFH Podcast group on Facebook. | |||
| 230: How to Adapt a Franchise (feat. JFH's John DiBiase & How To Train Your Dragon Director Dean DeBlois) | 02 juil. 2025 | 01:26:40 | |
In the podcast's first movie episode in nearly a year, Chase Tremaine and John DiBiase reunite to discuss the pros and cons of adapting animated films into live action, with a focus on the most recent example: How To Train Your Dragon. Additionally, the episode contains an interview Chase and John were able to conduct with Dean DeBlois, the director of every film in the Dragon franchise. The JFH Podcast is hosted and produced by Chase Tremaine and executive produced by John DiBiase and Christopher Smith. To meet the people behind the show, discuss the episodes, participate in polls, and engage in conversations with other listeners, join the JFH Podcast group on Facebook. | |||
| 229: From Art-Lover to Art-Supporter & Audiofeed Fest 2025 (feat. Michael Minkoff) | 14 mai 2025 | 01:27:41 | |
Host Chase Tremaine is joined by Michael Minkoff of the ministries Renew the Arts and Porchlight to discuss this summer's Audiofeed Festival, the importance of communal creativity, ways that art-lovers can be better art-supporters, and much more. (For more, check out Chase's recent appearance on the Renew the Arts Podcast.) The JFH Podcast is hosted and produced by Chase Tremaine and executive produced by John DiBiase and Christopher Smith. To meet the people behind the show, discuss the episodes, participate in polls, and engage in conversations with other listeners, join the JFH Podcast group on Facebook. | |||
| 228: Best Music of 2025 (Quarter 1) & Recap of March Madness 2025 | 05 mai 2025 | 01:06:22 | |
This episode functions as a recap of the previous episode's March Madness tournament as well as a recap of music releases throughout 2025 thus far. Staff writers Chase Tremaine, Scott Fryberger, and Josh Balogh reconvene to share the results and upsets from the bracket of albums from 1995, 2000, 2005, and 2015 before sharing their favorite albums, EPs, and singles of the year. We highly recommend you check out our friend Still Small Voice on Instagram or by signing up for his newsletter. [Not A Paid Sponsor] The JFH Podcast is hosted and produced by Chase Tremaine and executive produced by John DiBiase and Christopher Smith. To meet the people behind the show, discuss the episodes, participate in polls, and engage in conversations with other listeners, join the JFH Podcast group on Facebook. | |||
| 227: March Madness Tournament - The Best Albums of 1995, 2000, 2005, and 2015 | 12 mars 2025 | 02:52:15 | |
For this year's annual March Madness tournament of albums celebrating significant anniversaries, the show's listeners voted (in the JFH Podcast Facebook Group) to have four years' of albums compete against each other: 1995, 2000, 2005, and 2015. Listeners will be voting on the best albums in a bracket-style series of polls in the Facebook group, but for this episode, JFH staff writers Chase Tremaine, Scott Fryberger, Josh Balogh, and Evan Dickens have assembled to narrow down the hundreds of eligible albums to the 32 that listeners will be voting on. This episode is sponsored by CALLED (also known as CALLED MUSIC), whose new single "He Leads Me" is available now. Click here for more information. The JFH Podcast is hosted and produced by Chase Tremaine and executive produced by John DiBiase and Christopher Smith. To meet the people behind the show, discuss the episodes, participate in polls, and engage in conversations with other listeners, join the JFH Podcast group on Facebook. | |||
| 226: A Major Announcement About the Podcast & Stump the Chumps! Trivia Night Strikes Back | 05 févr. 2025 | 01:29:33 | |
On the heels of the podcast's 7th anniversary, host Chase Tremaine shares some important news that all listeners should know for the future of the podcast. Following this announcement, he is joined by Jesusfreakhideout staff writers Scott Fryberger and Evan Dickens to compete in a CCM trivia night, led by quizmaster Josh Balogh. Don't forget to check out our new series of JFH Spotify playlists, which are updated weekly and highlight the latest and greatest music releases across the genres of: Pop & Pop Rock | Metal & Hardcore | Rock, Alternative & Punk | CCM & Worship | Rap & R&B | Folk & Singer-Songwriter | Christmas The JFH Podcast is hosted and produced by Chase Tremaine and executive produced by John DiBiase and Christopher Smith. To meet the people behind the show, discuss the episodes, ask questions, and engage in conversations with other listeners, join the JFH Podcast group on Facebook. | |||
| 225: The Indie Artist Panel #3 (feat. Aryn Michelle, Paul Demer, & Sower) | 22 janv. 2025 | 01:42:15 | |
On the podcast's third Indie Artist panel, three great independent artists are invited to discuss the ups and downs and complexities of being indie in today's music industry - featuring Aryn Michelle, Paul Demer, and Eric Tuffendsam of Sower. This episode is sponsored by the new series of JFH Spotify playlists, which are updated weekly and highlight the latest and greatest music releases across the genres of: Pop & Pop Rock | Metal & Hardcore | Rock, Alternative & Punk | CCM & Worship | Rap & R&B | Folk & Singer-Songwriter | Christmas Additionally, this week's guest Aryn Michelle has a handful of curated Spotify playlists (as discussed during the episode). Here are a few of her highlights: Doesn't Sound Like Christian Music | Christian Women | Scripture Songs | Christian Rock Sampler | Gateway to Christian Metal | Christian Rap Workout The JFH Podcast is hosted and produced by Chase Tremaine and executive produced by John DiBiase and Christopher Smith. To meet the people behind the show, discuss the episodes, ask questions, and engage in conversations with other listeners, join the JFH Podcast group on Facebook. | |||
| 224: What Were 2024's Best Albums? A JFH Panel Discussion | 08 janv. 2025 | 02:09:59 | |
On the first episode of the new year, Jesusfreakhideout staff writers Chase Tremaine, Scott Fryberger, Josh Balogh, and Evan Dickens look back on their favorite releases of 2024 and share their most anticipated releases of 2025. This episode is sponsored by the new series of JFH Spotify playlists, which are updated weekly and highlight the latest and greatest music releases across the genres of: Pop & Pop Rock | Metal & Hardcore | Rock, Alternative & Punk | CCM & Worship | Rap & R&B | Folk & Singer-Songwriter | Christmas The JFH Podcast is hosted and produced by Chase Tremaine and executive produced by John DiBiase and Christopher Smith. To meet the people behind the show, discuss the episodes, ask questions, and engage in conversations with other listeners, join the JFH Podcast group on Facebook. | |||
| 223: Do We Need New Christmas Music? A JFH Panel Discussion | 18 déc. 2024 | 01:11:41 | |
On this special holiday episode, host Chase Tremaine is joined by a panel of Jesusfreakhideout staff writers - Alex Caldwell, Michael Weaver, and David Craft - to pose the question: Do we need more Christmas music? What do we want or not want in new versions of Christmas classics or in brand new Christmas-themed compositions? The JFH Podcast will return in 3 weeks, on January 8th. In the meantime, consider checking out John DiBiase's new illustrated children's book Lloyd the Chipmunk (purchase on John's website or on Amazon) as well as podcast host Chase Tremaine's Friends Club, featuring monthly new music and weekly podcast episodes. The JFH Podcast is hosted and produced by Chase Tremaine and executive produced by John DiBiase and Christopher Smith. To meet the people behind the show, discuss the episodes, ask questions, and engage in conversations with other listeners, join the JFH Podcast group on Facebook. | |||
| 222: Tales from the 90s (feat. Audio Adrenaline's Ben Cissell) | 27 nov. 2024 | 02:13:25 | |
Following up the previous episode about 1999, the JFH Podcast stays in the 90s by having a lengthy, tell-all conversation with Ben Cissell, former drummer of Christian alternative legends Audio Adrenaline. The conversations spans many eras of Cissell's career but hones in primarily on AA's touring experiences during the 90s. This episode is sponsored by John DiBiase's art store and new illustrated children's book Lloyd the Chipmunk. John's website is currently running a Black Friday sale of 25% orders of $30 or more (coupon code BF25OFF30). This episode is also sponsored by Chase Tremaine's Friends Club and Song Shop, where you can commission custom songs, and prices are currently half-off for the first customers who take advantage of the sale (coupon code CYBER50). The JFH Podcast is hosted and produced by Chase Tremaine and executive produced by John DiBiase and Christopher Smith. To meet the people behind the show, discuss the episodes, ask questions, and engage in conversations with other listeners, join the JFH Podcast group on Facebook. | |||
| 221: It's 1999 - What's in Your 6-CD Changer? A JFH Panel Discussion | 13 nov. 2024 | 01:49:50 | |
Jesusfreakhideout.com staff writers Chase Tremaine, Scott Fryberger, Josh Balogh, and Evan Dickens share what albums released in 1999 would fill their cars' 6-CD changer (a staple of late 90's and early 00's vehicles). In other words, what are their favorite albums that celebrated their 25th anniversaries this year? This episode is sponsored by John DiBiase's new illustrated children's book Lloyd the Chipmunk (purchase on John's website or on Amazon) as well as sponsored by Chase Tremaine's Friends Club, featuring monthly new music and weekly podcast episodes. The JFH Podcast is hosted and produced by Chase Tremaine and executive produced by John DiBiase and Christopher Smith. To meet the people behind the show, discuss the episodes, ask questions, and engage in conversations with other listeners, join the JFH Podcast group on Facebook. | |||
| 220: Anthems of Depression & Repentance (feat. John Van Deusen) | 30 oct. 2024 | 01:28:39 | |
Indie rock singer-songwriter John Van Deusen returns to the podcast to share the details and stories behind his latest album Anthem Sprinter, releasing November 1 on Tooth & Nail Records, which compiles songs from throughout Van Deusen's career, tracing back to his time with The Lonely Forest and even as far back as his teenage years. This episode is sponsored by Second Adam & the New Creations, whose debut single "Shout Your Amen" is streaming everywhere now. Click here for more information. The JFH Podcast is hosted and produced by Chase Tremaine and executive produced by John DiBiase and Christopher Smith. To meet the people behind the show, discuss the episodes, ask questions, and engage in conversations with other listeners, join the JFH Podcast group on Facebook. | |||
| 219: How Much Do Lyrics Matter? A JFH Panel Discussion | 16 oct. 2024 | 02:06:54 | |
A panel of Jesusfreakhideout.com staff writers, including Scott Fryberger, Josh Balogh, Evan Dickens, and podcast host Chase Tremaine, investigate and debate the questions: How much do lyrics matter? How do we interpret worship lyrics versus pop lyrics? How do we each handle good music that has bad lyrics? What's the value in instrumental music and foreign language music? This episode is sponsored by Lo Cloud, whose debut single "Sleep Walker" will be streaming everywhere this Friday, October 18. Click here for more information. The JFH Podcast is hosted and produced by Chase Tremaine and executive produced by John DiBiase and Christopher Smith. To meet the people behind the show, discuss the episodes, ask questions, and engage in conversations with other listeners, join the JFH Podcast group on Facebook. | |||
| 218: From Stitch to Toothless to The Wild Robot (feat. Director Chris Sanders & JFH's John DiBiase) | 02 oct. 2024 | 01:42:01 | |
Jesusfreakhideout editor-in-chief and resident film critic John DiBiase joins host Chase Tremaine for a conversation about the filmography of director Chris Sanders, whose latest film The Wild Robot is now in theaters. The episode also features an interview that Chase and John were able to conduct with Sanders. Would you like to hear and even appear as a guest on the host's new podcast series? Click here for more information. The JFH Podcast is hosted and produced by Chase Tremaine and executive produced by John DiBiase and Christopher Smith. To meet the people behind the show, discuss the episodes, ask questions, and engage in conversations with other listeners, join the JFH Podcast group on Facebook. | |||
| 217: Musical Community Through Friendly Competition (feat. JFH Podcast Listeners) | 18 sept. 2024 | 01:22:52 | |
Podcast listeners Lachlan Meurer and Noah Hardwick join JFH staffers Chase Tremaine and John Underdown for a special episode about musical community, based around a fun musical game that's being played amongst members of the JFH Podcast Facebook group, called Music League. This episode is sponsored by So Much Hope, Buried., whose new album I'd Be Lying to Say I'm Not Weak is available now. Click here for more information. The JFH Podcast is hosted and produced by Chase Tremaine and executive produced by John DiBiase and Christopher Smith. To meet the people behind the show, discuss the episodes, ask questions, and engage in conversations with other listeners, join the JFH Podcast group on Facebook. | |||
| 216: So Much Talk About Music Genres, Pokemon, Toddlers, Touring, and More. (feat. So Much Hope, Buried.) | 05 sept. 2024 | 01:51:47 | |
Many of Jesusfreakhideout's staffers and readers have become enamored in recent months with the debut album I'd Be Lying to Say I'm Not Weak by So Much Hope, Buried. In this episode, learn about the band, their writing process, the stories behind the songs, their disparate tastes and interests, and what makes them such a special band that we at JFH want more people to know about. This episode is sponsored by Taylor Holland Armstrong, whose new single "Never Walk Away" is available now. Click here for more information. The JFH Podcast is hosted and produced by Chase Tremaine and executive produced by John DiBiase and Christopher Smith. To meet the people behind the show, discuss the episodes, ask questions, and engage in conversations with other listeners, join the JFH Podcast group on Facebook. | |||
| 215: Today's Best Independent Artists & Christian Metal | 21 août 2024 | 01:39:37 | |
In honor of Jesusfreakhideout's recently released (and free!) compilation commemorating the site's 28th anniversary, a team of JFH staff writers have gathered to celebrate some of the best music being released under the radar in Christian music by discussing their favorite songs from the compilation (followed by a similar conversation about favorite songs from a metal/heavy compilation released by JFH earlier this year). The compilations, titled Songs We've Been Trying To Tell You About (And Others We Haven't), Volume Thirteen and Rock Paper Scissors Metal, Volume Three, as well as all past compilations, can be downloaded for free at jfhmusic.com. This episode is sponsored by Mark D. Conklin, whose new album The Gospel According to Mark is available now. Click here for more information. The JFH Podcast is hosted and produced by Chase Tremaine and executive produced by John DiBiase and Christopher Smith. To meet the people behind the show, discuss the episodes, ask questions, and engage in conversations with other listeners, join the JFH Podcast group on Facebook. | |||
| 214: What's the Greatest Album of the Past 20 Years? A JFH Panel Discussion | 07 août 2024 | 00:55:20 | |
In conclusion to episode 213, Jesusfreakhideout staff writers Chase Tremaine, Scott Fryberger, Josh Balogh, and Evan Dickens continue to argue for which album (of the past twenty JFH Staff Picks aka #1 albums of the year) is the greatest release of the past two decades, alongside creating a top ten ranking that all four hosts can get behind. This episode is sponsored by Aryn Michelle, whose new album Wild Beautiful Dangerous releases this Friday, August 9. Click here for more information. The JFH Podcast is hosted and produced by Chase Tremaine and executive produced by John DiBiase and Christopher Smith. To meet the people behind the show, discuss the episodes, ask questions, and engage in conversations with other listeners, join the JFH Podcast group on Facebook. | |||
| 213: Which JFH Staff Picks #1 Album is the Best? A JFH Panel Discussion | 24 juil. 2024 | 01:48:05 | |
Podcast host Chase Tremaine and his faithful crew of regular guest hosts - Scott Fryberger, Josh Balogh, and Evan Dickens - reconvene to tackle a crazy mission: to rank the past twenty years of JFH Staff Picks aka #1 albums of the year. From 2004's mmhmm by Relient K through 2023's Sand & Cinder, Tide & Timber by American Arson, we are setting out to determine which is the best of the best. Would you like to hear and even appear as a guest on the host's new podcast series? Click here for more information. The JFH Podcast is hosted and produced by Chase Tremaine and executive produced by John DiBiase and Christopher Smith. To meet the people behind the show, discuss the episodes, ask questions, and engage in conversations with other listeners, join the JFH Podcast group on Facebook. | |||
| 212: What's the Best Album of 2024 So Far? A JFH Panel Discussion | 10 juil. 2024 | 01:11:12 | |
Podcast host Chase Tremaine is joined by a panel of staff writers from jesusfreakhideout.com - Scott Fryberger, John Underdown, and Matt Baldwin - to recap the first six months of 2024, sharing their favorite albums and songs and highlighting their most anticipated releases for the second half of the year. Would you like to hear and even appear as a guest on the host's new podcast series? Click here for more information. The JFH Podcast is hosted and produced by Chase Tremaine and executive produced by John DiBiase and Christopher Smith. To meet the people behind the show, discuss the episodes, ask questions, and engage in conversations with other listeners, join the JFH Podcast group on Facebook. | |||
| 211: From Violence to Loriella (feat. My Epic) | 26 juin 2024 | 01:05:00 | |
Podcast host Chase Tremaine and guest host David Craft co-interview Aaron Stone as his band My Epic prepares to release Loriella, the band's first full-length album in a decade as well as their first release with Tooth & Nail Records following a lengthy tenure with Facedown Records. Would you like to hear and even appear as a guest on the host's new podcast series? Click here for more information. The JFH Podcast is hosted and produced by Chase Tremaine and executive produced by John DiBiase and Christopher Smith. To meet the people behind the show, discuss the episodes, ask questions, and engage in conversations with other listeners, join the JFH Podcast group on Facebook. | |||
| 210: The Most Impactful Albums of 2014 (feat. JFH's Evan Dickens) | 12 juin 2024 | 01:35:43 | |
Staffers Chase Tremaine and Evan Dickens reminisce over the best Christian-market albums from one decade ago, recalling the music that had the strongest effects on them and analyzing how well the JFH Staff Picks of 2014 have held up over time. This episode is sponsored by Millennial Reign, whose new album World on Fire releases this Friday, June 14. Click here for more information. The JFH Podcast is hosted and produced by Chase Tremaine and executive produced by John DiBiase and Christopher Smith. To meet the people behind the show, discuss the episodes, ask questions, and engage in conversations with other listeners, join the JFH Podcast group on Facebook. | |||
| 209: Prophetic Songs and Misheard Lyrics (feat. Gileah Taylor) | 29 mai 2024 | 01:04:01 | |
Gileah Taylor joins this week's episode, fresh off the release of her solo album Slow Parade, as well as some recent singles from her band Leem of Earth. Gileah and Chase discuss the differences between her songwriting for the band versus solo work, how she writes lyrics, the books and artists who inspire her music, and much more. Would you like to hear and even appear as a guest on the host's new podcast series? Click here for more information. The JFH Podcast is hosted and produced by Chase Tremaine and executive produced by John DiBiase and Christopher Smith. To meet the people behind the show, discuss the episodes, ask questions, and engage in conversations with other listeners, join the JFH Podcast group on Facebook. | |||
| 208: Audiofeed Festival X, House Shows, and Rest (feat. Kevin Schlereth) | 08 mai 2024 | 01:16:53 | |
Independent musician, road warrior, and concert organizer Kevin Schlereth makes his first appearance on the podcast to divulge the exciting details of the upcoming Audiofeed Festival in Illinois over the July 4th weekend (click here for the lineup and tickets). He shares some of the behind-the-scenes details and history of the festival before going off on many tangents with host Chase Tremaine about a range of topics from scheduling tours and playing house shows to the importance of giving and receiving gifts within Christianity. Would you like to hear and even appear as a guest on the host's new podcast series? Click here for more information. The JFH Podcast is hosted and produced by Chase Tremaine and executive produced by John DiBiase and Christopher Smith. To meet the people behind the show, discuss the episodes, ask questions, and engage in conversations with other listeners, join the JFH Podcast group on Facebook. | |||
| 207: The Failure of Disney100 and the Best of Disney Animation (feat. JFH's Scott Fryberger) | 24 avr. 2024 | 01:45:52 | |
Staff writers Chase Tremaine and Scott Fryberger discuss Disney's terrible and costly year at the movies throughout 2023, including a review of the recent Disney Animated feature Wish, and then share what they loved about their favorites films from Disney Animation as well as Pixar Studios. Would you like to hear and even appear as a guest on the host's new podcast series? Click here for more information. The JFH Podcast is hosted and produced by Chase Tremaine and executive produced by John DiBiase and Christopher Smith. To meet the people behind the show, discuss the episodes, ask questions, and engage in conversations with other listeners, join the JFH Podcast group on Facebook. | |||
| 206: Album Deep Dive - Inland by Jars of Clay (feat. JFH's Josh Balogh) | 10 avr. 2024 | 01:23:25 | |
Host Chase Tremaine and regular guest host Josh Balogh finally sit down to discuss one of their shared favorite albums of all time: Inland by Jars of Clay, which might end up being the historic CCM band's swan song. Prior to this, they also discuss a few new singles and upcoming releases alongside providing an update on the March Madness tournament kicked off in episode 205. This episode is sponsored by Hopeful., whose new EP When the Turbulence Hits is available now. Click here for more information. Also, head over to the JFH Podcast Facebook group to participate in the ongoing March Madness bracket voting for the best album of 2004. The JFH Podcast is hosted and produced by Chase Tremaine and executive produced by John DiBiase and Christopher Smith. To meet the people behind the show, discuss the episodes, ask questions, and engage in conversations with other listeners, join the JFH Podcast group on Facebook. | |||
| 205: March Madness Tournament of 2004 Albums | 27 mars 2024 | 01:59:41 | |
March Madness 2024? No no no. On the JFH Podcast, we're creating a massive bracket to determine the greatest album of 2004. JFH staffers Chase Tremaine, Josh Balogh, Scott Fryberger, and Evan Dickens pit against one another on this episode to narrow the year's top 64 down to only 32. You will have the chance to vote on the top 32 within the JFH Podcast Facebook group. This episode is sponsored by Sherwood Forest, whose new single "Disentangle" is available now. Click here for more information. The JFH Podcast is hosted and produced by Chase Tremaine and executive produced by John DiBiase and Christopher Smith. To meet the people behind the show, discuss the episodes, ask questions, and engage in conversations with other listeners, join the JFH Podcast group on Facebook. | |||
| 204: Encouragements for Life, Ministry, and Artistry (feat. Charlie Peacock and Andi Ashworth) | 13 mars 2024 | 01:11:35 | |
Grammy-winning musician Charlie Peacock and his wife, author Andi Ashworth, join us for a conversation about their brand new book titled Why Everything That Doesn't Matter, Matters So Much, sharing a wide range of stories, advice, and encouragements. Would you like to hear and even appear as a guest on the host's new podcast series? Click here for more information. The JFH Podcast is hosted and produced by Chase Tremaine and executive produced by John DiBiase and Christopher Smith. To meet the people behind the show, discuss the episodes, ask questions, and engage in conversations with other listeners, join the JFH Podcast group on Facebook. | |||
| 203: The Almighty Arsonist of Sneakers (feat. American Arson) | 28 févr. 2024 | 01:26:02 | |
Staff writers Chase Tremaine and Evan Dickens co-interview the artist who released the JFH Staff Pick #1 album of 2023, American Arson, fresh off the release of the 5-star reviewed Sand & Cinder, Tide & Timber, to discuss the writing, recording, themes, and touring plans for the album. Would you like to hear and even appear as a guest on the host's new podcast series? Click here for more information. The JFH Podcast is hosted and produced by Chase Tremaine and executive produced by John DiBiase and Christopher Smith. To meet the people behind the show, discuss the episodes, ask questions, and engage in conversations with other listeners, join the JFH Podcast group on Facebook. | |||
| 202: 11 Years of Hot Takes (feat. JFH's Scott Fryberger, Josh Balogh, and Evan Dickens) | 14 févr. 2024 | 01:29:10 | |
Staff writers Chase Tremaine, Scott Fryberger, Josh Balogh, and Evan Dickens take a look back at the JFH Staff Picks [album of the year lists] published by Jesusfreakhideout.com from 2010 through 2020, lovingly and jokingly offering their strongest reactions and pointing out snubs from each year. Would you like to hear and even appear as a guest on the host's new podcast series? Click here for more information. The JFH Podcast is hosted and produced by Chase Tremaine and executive produced by John DiBiase and Christopher Smith. To meet the people behind the show, discuss the episodes, ask questions, and engage in conversations with other listeners, join the JFH Podcast group on Facebook. | |||
| 201: What Were 2023's Best Albums? A JFH Panel Discussion | 31 janv. 2024 | 02:21:13 | |
Staff writers Chase Tremaine, Michael Weaver, Josh Balogh, and Matt Baldwin countdown their favorite albums of 2023, trading notes and sharing stories about the best of the best in recent Christian music of all genres. This episode is sponsored by Chase Tremaine, who's inviting all of the podcast listeners to consider joining his new venture, the Friends Club. Click here for more information. His new EP Unfall II is available now for members of the Friends Club and will be streaming everywhere on March 15. The JFH Podcast is hosted and produced by Chase Tremaine and executive produced by John DiBiase and Christopher Smith. To meet the people behind the show, discuss the episodes, ask questions, and engage in conversations with other listeners, join the JFH Podcast group on Facebook. | |||
| 200: Two Hundred Songs You Need to Hear! (Special 200th Mega Episode) | 13 janv. 2024 | 02:21:44 | |
In a massive celebratory episode in honor of reaching 200 episodes of the JFH Podcast, host Chase Tremaine has curated a list of 200 songs that every Christian music fan needs to hear, ranging from iconic, undeniable classics to our obscure, personal favorites. The song list includes contributions from Chase, Jesusfreakhideout.com's editor-in-chief John DiBiase, and 17 present and former staff writers for the site. The Spotify playlist can be heard here, and we really think you're going to like it. (Non-Spotify users can view the song list here.) On this week's episode, four of the contributing former staff writers make appearances to discuss their song choices and reflect upon their time with JFH, including one guest appearance that should be very special for longtime listeners of the podcast. The JFH Podcast is hosted and produced by Chase Tremaine and executive produced by John DiBiase and Christopher Smith. To meet the people behind the show, discuss the episodes, ask questions, and engage in conversations with other listeners, join the JFH Podcast group on Facebook. | |||
| 199: Growing Up and PLAY! Time (feat. PEABOD) | 20 déc. 2023 | 01:04:11 | |
Happy hip-hop artist PEABOD returns to the show, interviewed by podcast host Chase Tremaine and JFH staff writer Evan Dickens, to discuss his brand new album PLAY! alongside a handful of other topics (including Christmas music). Click here to check out JFH's Staff Picks 2023 feature. The JFH Podcast is hosted and produced by Chase Tremaine and executive produced by John DiBiase and Christopher Smith. To meet the people behind the show, discuss the episodes, ask questions, and engage in conversations with other listeners, join the JFH Podcast group on Facebook. | |||
| 198: Was 2023 a Good Year for Music? A JFH Panel Discussion | 06 déc. 2023 | 01:43:18 | |
Scott Fryberger from JFH, Eric McClanahan from InEverglow, and Phil Hawkins from TunedUp join host Chase Tremaine today for a discussion about 2023's musical output, how it stacks up to recent years, whether we received any modern classics, and how each person puts together his album of the year list. This episode is sponsored by Charming to the Last, whose new EP Steady as She Goes is available now. Click here for more information. The JFH Podcast is hosted and produced by Chase Tremaine and executive produced by John DiBiase and Christopher Smith. To meet the people behind the show, discuss the episodes, ask questions, and engage in conversations with other listeners, join the JFH Podcast group on Facebook. | |||
| 197: Is Needtobreathe One of the Greats? A JFH Panel Discussion | 22 nov. 2023 | 01:58:50 | |
JFH editor-in-chief John DiBiase and long-time staffers Alex "Tin Can" Caldwell and Josh Balogh join a panel with regular host Chase Tremaine to discuss the discography of Needtobreathe, in light of their latest album Caves, to answer the question: Should Needtobreathe be considered one of the all-time greats of Christian music? In the spirit of Needtobreathe's Into the Mystery album (which was written and recorded in a month), click here to check out Questions at Thirty, the live performance album by Chase Tremaine of ten songs written in a single day. The JFH Podcast is hosted and produced by Chase Tremaine and executive produced by John DiBiase and Christopher Smith. To meet the people behind the show, discuss the episodes, ask questions, and engage in conversations with other listeners, join the JFH Podcast group on Facebook. | |||
| 196: Old Souls, Debuts, and the Empathy of Jesus (feat. Riley Clemmons) | 08 nov. 2023 | 00:36:21 | |
One of host Chase Tremaine's favorite CCM artists, Riley Clemmons, comes on the show to discuss her new album Church Pew, to reflect on the trajectory of her career thus far, and to share stories about experiencing the closeness of God through heartache and pain. Click here to learn more about the podcast Observations of a Professional Third Wheel. Click here to check out the Kickstarter campaign for A Kingdom of Tea & Strangers. The JFH Podcast is hosted and produced by Chase Tremaine and executive produced by John DiBiase and Christopher Smith. To meet the people behind the show, discuss the episodes, ask questions, and engage in conversations with other listeners, join the JFH Podcast group on Facebook. | |||
| 195: Rapid-fire Listener Questions #1 (feat. JFH's Josh Balogh & Evan Dickens) | 25 oct. 2023 | 01:04:59 | |
JFH staffer Josh Balogh has prepared a wide variety of questions and quick topics for podcast host Chase Tremaine and guest Evan Dickens to answer on the spot, ranging from favorites to hot takes to trivia. Enjoy an episode that covers more ground than any episode before! This episode is sponsored by AOH Music, whose new EP Relentless is available now. Click here for more information. The JFH Podcast is hosted and produced by Chase Tremaine and executive produced by John DiBiase and Christopher Smith. To meet the people behind the show, discuss the episodes, ask questions, and engage in conversations with other listeners, join the JFH Podcast group on Facebook. | |||
| 194: Reviewing Switchfoot, Lauren Daigle, Needtobreathe, and Other September Releases | 11 oct. 2023 | 02:15:51 | |
Staffers Chase Tremaine, Scott Fryberger, Josh Balogh, and Evan Dickens reunite to review a large selection of the many albums that released in the month of September 2023, including Needtobreathe, Switchfoot, Lauren Daigle, and Cory Asbury. Click here to check out Chase's curated Spotify playlist of monthly recommendations. This episode is sponsored by Hal Swift, whose new album Growing Young: Songs Inspired by Rich Mullins is available now. Click here for more information. The JFH Podcast is hosted and produced by Chase Tremaine and executive produced by John DiBiase and Christopher Smith. To meet the people behind the show, discuss the episodes, ask questions, and engage in conversations with other listeners, join the JFH Podcast group on Facebook. | |||