Rock That Doesn't Roll: The Story of Christian Music - Podcast Rankings and reviews

This podcast is SUCH a gem for anyone who grew up in evangelical culture and is now unpacking that experience. Music was a huge part of what drew my traumatized parent to church in the first place and then it became a huge part of how my sister and I were indoctrinated. The historical, political and social context the hosts and guests add is wonderful.

Rock That Doesn’t Roll scratches a very particular itch for those of us with a deep history in CCM. They tell the stories of my early experiences with Christian music and the church and they do it so well! The show is full of nostalgic music clips and has great production. What I appreciate most is how respectfully they handle sometimes delicate subject matter.

What a great podcast! Now I feel like I’m not alone. There are dozens of us!!! Seriously though, I have really enjoyed revisiting Christian bookstore days and the evangelical bubble. I’m surprised to hear so many voices with similar experiences. This podcast explores the good, the bad, and the ugly of it all and the profound ways that it shaped us. If you grew up in a household (and church culture) that cautiously endorsed Christian music and tried to protect your teenage years from the evils of secular rock, this a podcast for you!

When Lars G. name dropped Adam Again’s “Perfecta” I cheered in my car! I had the same experience of buying it in a bookstore on a whim and it blew my 17 yr old mind! I did not grow up evangelical, but Anglo Catholic, and was very devout. It was the more alternative bands that spoke to me. This podcast does a good job of analyzing the complexities of the era. CCM was not a monolith. And I’ve found the work of the artists who were less preachy have remained in my regular listening over the years.