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Darrell Evans - From “Trading My Sorrows” to living through them.

From his early days learning guitar and leading worship, through his unexpected rise during the birth of what became known as modern worship, to the personal struggles th

Andy & Travis - The Albums That Made Us

My buddy Travis joins me again - this time to construct our Mount Rushmore of golden era CCM albums. Even if you disagree with us, which I'm pretty sure you'll do, I have

Todd Agnew - The voice that never needed to fit the mold

Todd shares the stories behind “Grace Like Rain” and “My Jesus,” the surprising way his first record deal came together, and why some of his most powerful songs were born

Brian Becker - The untold story of one of Christian music's most fascinating careers.

The brief recording career of my Benson lablemate Brian Becker led him to success as a pioneering internet entrepreneur, software executive, and mentor—proving that God's

Bubba Smith - The A&R Legend Behind Sandy Patty, Larnelle Harris & More

Bubba Smith may not be a household name, but his fingerprints are on some of the most influential Christian music of the last five decades. In this fascinating conversati

Marty Magehee - My 4HIM brother has new music and old road stories

Marty joins me for an honest conversation about family, faith, songwriting, and the unexpected turns life takes after decades in music. He’ll share stories from his upbri

Mike Quistad - Every great tour has a hero you've never seen.

For nearly a decade, Mike "Q" Quistad was the man who kept one of Christian music's biggest touring bands moving. As 4Him's tour manager, he handled everything from budge

Crowder - David shares the stories behind his music and the heartbreak that reshaped his faith

With humor, vulnerability, and theological insight, Crowder reflects on the importance of asking hard questions, holding plans loosely, and trusting God through unexpecte

Andy & Travis - We ask the question - "Who are the greatest male vocalists in CCM history?"

My friend Travis Cottrell joins me as we attempt to construct our Mount Rushmore of CCM male vocalists, and of course we're gonna get it wrong! Join us for the chaos and

Listener Appreciation Episode - Sitting down with one of my longtime listeners

In this unique episode, Andy turns the microphone around and welcomes longtime listener Neil Leach, whose thoughtful messages and deep knowledge of Christian music have m

Bill Deaton - The Secret Behind Great Records with Legendary Engineer Bill Deaton

My friend and one of the great mix engineers of all time, Bill Deaton, offers a rare look into the craft of recording, mixing, and mastering. Along the way, we'll reminis

Jerry Pattengale - Author & Museum of the Bible scholar has a fascinating conversation about faith, purpose, & God's surprising plans.

What do a broken-down Gremlin, a chicken coop library, the Museum of the Bible, and a homeless teenager have in common? Jerry Pattengale joins Andy to tell a remarkable s

Rick Heil of SonicFlood - Still Standing: Faith, Illness, and 25 Years of Worship

Join me as we trace Rick's path from playing bass in Big Tent Revival to becoming the lead singer of SonicFlood, one of the pioneering bands of the modern worship movemen

Johnny Hughes - What Happens When a U.S. Marshal Refuses to Hide His Faith?

Former U.S. Marshal Johnny Hughes shares stories from serving under multiple U.S. presidents, protecting civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. during the 1960s, surv

Dave Shore - Inside Sports Media, Faith & the Pursuit of Excellence

Dave Shore joins Andy for a deep conversation about friendship, faith, sports, broadcasting, and the cost of chasing excellence. From covering the Dallas Cowboys and Los

Ask Andy Anything - Your Questions, My Ramblings

A warm, nostalgic, and inspiring reminder that great music — and great faith — are ultimately about people, relationships, perseverance, and the stories God writes throug

Steven V Taylor - The Story of a Producer Who Shaped a Generation of Artists

From producing award-winning records to unexpectedly winning a Dove Award later in life, Steven’s story is a powerful reminder that calling isn’t about recognition—it’s a

Bonnie Keen - From Brokenness to Harmony: Bonnie Keen’s Story of Redemption

This is a deeply moving conversation about faith, forgiveness, and resilience. From a turbulent childhood to the heights of Christian music with First Call, Bonnie shares

James Robison - A final conversation with one of the world's greatest evangelists

James passed away on May 17, 2026 and this is one of my last conversations with him. I've never known anyone as passionate about the gospel and in love with people as Jam

Matt Hammitt - The original Sanctus Real frontman shares his story of success on the road vs. success at home

Matt opens up about the evolution from touring artist to husband, father, and speaker. This episode dives into the tension between success and significance—and the moment